Miles:
2495 total / 409 in 2013
Goal:

To run the 2013 Chicago Marathon in memory of my brother. He was pretty kickass.

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  • 6 miles
  • 01:26 time
  • 1233 calories
  • 4 workouts
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  • This Week time period

Entries

  1. RUN
    injured Chicago Marathon-142 days 2.29 mi 00:31 13:25 pace

    Right foot feeling better today, but not 100%. Took it easy with just a couple of slow miles and a few breaks.

  2. walk
    injured 0.51 mi 00:09:39 19:04 pace

    w/u and c/d

  3. RUN
    injured Chicago Marathon-144 days 2 mi 00:27 13:19 pace

    Took a couple of days off and still a small amount of pain in my right arch after hitting half a mile. Took a couple of walk breaks and just did 2. Did feel better than Sunday, so gonna take it eas... read more

  4. walk
    alright Treadmill 1% incline 1.01 mi 00:19 19:15 pace

    Warm up and cool down.

  5. FIT
    alright 00:15:00

    Stuff from marathon coach that I don't think is fun.

  6. RUN
    injured Chicago Marathon-147 days 1.5 mi 00:22 14:39 pace

    Felt some pain in my right arch about a half a mile into it, so took it slower than usual and cut my distance. I wore some older shoes that just may need to be retired. We'll see how foot feel... read more

  7. RUN
    alright TNT Group Run 4.09 mi 00:55 13:27 pace

    Half on the treadmill, half outside with TNT team! Sorry I haven't been around a lot, but hope to catch up on everyone's workouts on Monday!

  8. FIT
    alright Hard 00:15:00

    My core is weak! Did the same routine as Tuesday night's training. Day 2 of 4 at the Byron Nelson, working for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Happy Fucking Friday!

  9. RUN
    tired Chicago Marathon-150 days 3.17 mi 00:44 13:43 pace

    Yuck. Tired legs this morning. I did the first half on the treadmill, and the second half outside once there was some light. Glad it's done.

  10. VELO
    Alpine Pass 20.78 mi 01:00 20.8mph pace

    Crosstraining on the recumbent bike today. I'm a morning workout person, usually, but didn't get it in earlier. Pumped that I signed my niece up for her first half marathon! She's an... read more

  11. RUN
    alright TNT Group Run 2.1 mi 00:28 13:19 pace

    Time is approximate. Worked on stride and such. Followed workouts by dinner with the group, including ice cream with sprinkles. SCORE.

    • Drago D.
      Drago D. Nice Job
      Nice Job:

      Hm, seems complicated to me ...

      10 days ago

  12. FIT
    alright 00:20

    I've got a different marathon coach this year, and on Tuesday he is making us do things like planks, scissors, supermans, leg lifts and other weird things that hurt. I'm weak, but I tried.

  13. #dailymission Surprisingly, cutting out the buttloads of caffeine I use to drink has positively impacted my sleep pattern. I love sleep. It's my favorite.

  14. RUN
    alright Chicago Marathon-153 days 3.29 mi 00:45 13:49 pace

    I guess having the dogs with me altered my form some holding their leash and handling when they wanted to pull...because I was sore as hell this morning. Some in my quads, but mainly in my arms and... read more

    • Susan F.
      Susan F.

      Yeah, I found that when I used to have a furry running partner. You are not a wimp if you keep trying.

      12 days ago Like1 person

    • Eldon B.
      Eldon B.

      Runners aren't wimps! Bravery!

      12 days ago Like1 person

    • David S.
      David S.

      Your NO wimp! Your our there, you run hard ass races, you get your shit DONE. NO wimp here! You are a warrior - remember that! Your a badass in my book!

      12 days ago Like1 person

    • Mike T.
      Mike T. Nice Job
      Nice Job:

      YOU ARE NOT A WIMP

      12 days ago

  15. RUN
    good Chicago Marathon-154 days 6.61 mi 01:30 13:38 pace

    First time I've taken the dogs with me on a run and it was a success! The first couple of miles were rough with poop stops (for the dogs) and a dead squirrel obsession (dogs again) but after w... read more

  16. walk
    good 0.75 mi 00:14:00 18:40 pace

    w/u and c/d

  17. RUN
    good TNT Group Run 2.5 mi 00:42 16:47 pace

    This was a mix of slow jogging and slow walking as I chatted with the others in the group. Weather was lovely, hoping for the same tomorrow morning. We also did a stretch clinic (I never stretch) a... read more

  18. RUN
    alright 2.06 mi 00:26 12:43 pace

    Busy weekend ahead, but sooo glad it's Friday.

  19. walk
    alright 0.5 mi 00:09:27 18:49 pace

    w/u and c/d

  20. FIT
    good 1.82 mi 00:25 13:44 pace

    Second round.