Marathon Training Update

Mon. 8/13: REST
Tues. 8/14: Run 6.1m (48 min), dodgeball (30 min)
Wedn. 8/15: Bike 15.2m (1hr. 10 min)
Thurs. 8/16: Run 6.1m (55 min)
Fri. 8/17: Run 7.8m (1hr. 5 min)
Sat. 8/18: REST* (Does dancing like a prick for 3hrs. to PVD constitute rest?)
Sun. 8/19: REST
Mon. 8/20: REST
Tues. 8/21: Run 7.8m (1hr. 2 min)
Wedn. 8/22: Run 7.8m (1hr. 2 min), yoga (1hr. 15 min)
Thurs. 8/23: Run 4.2m (34 min)
Fri. 8/24: Run 7.8m (1hr. 9 min)
Sat. 8/25: REST
Sun. 8/26: Run 9m (1hr. 16 min)

My NH marathon is coming up soon, October 29, so I am now entering the final phases of my training. One last big run of 22 miles before I begin my slow taper until the marathon. I really gotta pound some weights after my big run as I can feel myself shrinking in dieselness by the day.

My yoga on 8/22 was my first yoga experience. I found it interesting, but not terribly exciting. I guess it seemed a bit slow and boring to me, although I was sore in my hamstrings the next day, so it must've been a good stretch at least (or it could've been my 2 long fast runs of 7.8m the 2 previous days contributing to the soreness as well). My wife was convinced that it would be difficult for me as you have to stretch a lot, however I clarified her thinking that I didn't think that part would be difficult, as I am actually more flexible than she. You certainly do sweat a lot, and it is relaxing, but I'm certainly not convinced yet that it is fun, exciting, or will have positive influences on my running (this was a reason for my going). I bought a 2 pack, as it was much cheaper, so maybe my 2nd class will have different results.

Lots of pasta and low alcohol intake this weekend before my big run on Sunday morning of 22miles. Hopefully no cramps this time (knock on my fake wood veneer desk at work). Giddyup!

(More beer reviews coming soon...)