Author Archives: Progman2000
It won’t be NY this year
The results of the New York City Marathon lottery came out this week. For those not familiar with the process, to run the marathon you either qualify with a crazy fast time (3.10 for men which is faster than what … Continue reading
It’s Official….
Saturday June 14th marks the return to the racing world of former running elite Beth R. at the Eastampton 5k. A competitive runner who’s running career was interrupted by a trip to the alter with my brother James some 20+ … Continue reading
Êtes-vous prêt pour du tennis ?
Are you ready for some tennis? The French Open started this weekend, much to the dismay of the other three people in my house who will be forced to watch battles on the clay for the next two weeks. Our … Continue reading
On the Road Again…
The rule of thumb I have read over and over is you should take one day of rest for every one mile you’ve raced, which means that I should be resting for close to a month. As anyone who has … Continue reading
After the Marathon…
You hear a lot of things about what to expect from your body the week after running a marathon. It’s a very individual thing so you never really know for sure until you’ve been through it yourself. Luckily for me … Continue reading
The 12th Annual New Jersey Marathon
Saturday at the marathon expo was COLD and WINDY and RAINY – which did not bode well for race day. My kids still ran like champs at the kid’s races, but every weather report from every media outlet called for … Continue reading
Taper Madness
I’m not sleeping well… new aches and pains cropping up all over… high level of nervousness and agitation (more so than usual). I’m not battling drug addiction or dealing with mental illness (more so than usual) – It’s taper madness. … Continue reading
4-27-08 (Week 17)
This is it – the hay is in the barn as they say. I’m not exactly sure what that means, but I have seen runners say it in online forums. I’m pretty sure it means that the training is over … Continue reading
4-20-08 (Week 16)
2 weeks to go – Sunday marked the last double digit mileage day until we do 26.2. We ran one of the toughest hills in Bodman Sunday which I felt like I was gliding up, so thats a good sign … Continue reading
04-13-08 (Week 15)
Last big mileage week of the training plan – Wednesday marked my last mid-week 8 mile run, Sunday marked the last 20 mile run. The benevolent New Jersey Road Runners Club, sponsor of the New Jersey Marathon, sponsored a training … Continue reading
