Phase: Marathon
Workout: 30 minute Easy Run
Purpose: Build Endurance
So, back to the run – just an easy 30 minutes (4 miles) with 7 striders thrown in for good measure just to remind my legs they’ll have some work to do tomorrow. Unusually for me, I wore my iPod today; it actually made a pleasant change to have some tunes to run along too. I love The Hives’ Black and White Album at the moment and there are several songs that really get me pumped up. Think I’ll charge up the pod and take it with me to start area tomorrow morning….
I’ve laid out my race gear for the race – Running Etc. singlet, Brooks shorts, Balega socks and Brooks ST3 Racers. Hopefully I won’t end up with feet like Brain Sell after his Olympic marathon.
Still undecided on a goal, but here’s an idea of my previous Rock ‘n’ Roll times:
2001 1:25:49 10840 Finishers 115th male 138th overall 21st age group 2003 1:26:47 12097 Finishers 97th male 115th overall 13th age group 2004 1:25:08 11912 Finishers 59th male 76th overall 8th age group 2005 1:26:26 15507 Finishers 157th male 190th overall 18th age group 2006 1:21:26 16141 Finishers 65th male 80th overall 6th age group 2007 1:22:35 17025 Finishers 91st male 107th overall 7th age group
My lifetime best for the half marathon distance is 1:19:45 and to be honest I think that’s safe until the cooler weather kicks in. If I can get close to my best Rock ‘n’ Roll (1:21:26), I’d be exceptionally happy. We’ll see in about 18 hours time I guess…..
Finally, I’d like to dedicate my 2008 Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon to good friend and fellow blogger Charlie (pictured left) who unbelievably broke his leg at the ASYMCA Mud Run earlier this month.
Charlie, the race won’t be the same without you and I’ll definitely miss seeing you at the start line, out on the course and at the finish area. I hope you’re doing ok and wish you a speedy recovery!
Check out Charlie’s Running Nowhere Fast blog and I’m sure he’d appreciate a comment if you can spare a minute or two.
Oh yeah, if you’re running Rock ‘n’ Roll tomorrow and see an Elvis lookalike – he’s the guy on the right in the above picture; local running Chad Simpson.
PS If anyone’s following me on Twitter, I’ll try to send a quick update after the race….
Thank You Steve!
I wish I was out there running with you all out there. Knowing you, you will give this race your best.
Here’s wishing you a great race out there!
Charlie
I certainly will! Thanks for stopping by Charlie. Hope you’re doing ok..