Catching Up / Looking Forward
On March 19, 2006 I ran my first marathon. The Shamrock Sports Festival. I finished in a time of 3:19:57. Boston Qualifier is 3:10:59. 9 minutes and 57 seconds to go. A solid debut, I'll take... I have the finisher's medal (with Virginia Beach spelled out "Virgina Beach") but its time to look forward to the Chicago Marathon.
There were some things I plan to change going into Chicago. I plan to improve my diet, lose 5-10 lbs before September and train for racing a marathon vice training to finish a marathon. I will race at least 5 times before Shamrock to sharpen my legs. I will train with people who will push me out of my comfort zone. Most importantly I won't allow work and personal distractions get me down. I will not lose site of my goals. The slowest buffalo will also be taking on Chicago as well so it should definately be a fun weekend, especially with my Brother living up near Chicago.
Race Schedule to Date:
July 8 - Go Fourth 8K
July/August - Beer Mile
September - 1/2 Marathon
Work is going well. I travel to California in a week and the hawaii for a month in June. Perfect for getting a month of pure base training.
The week I go to California is the same week I turn 28. May 2 to be exact, too bad I'll be sitting in a meeting fighting to get oxygen to my brain for most of the day. As for celebrations, May 6, MARK IT! I plan to spend May 7 is a comatose. I just need to think of where to go. Any suggestion would be most xcellent.
There were some things I plan to change going into Chicago. I plan to improve my diet, lose 5-10 lbs before September and train for racing a marathon vice training to finish a marathon. I will race at least 5 times before Shamrock to sharpen my legs. I will train with people who will push me out of my comfort zone. Most importantly I won't allow work and personal distractions get me down. I will not lose site of my goals. The slowest buffalo will also be taking on Chicago as well so it should definately be a fun weekend, especially with my Brother living up near Chicago.
Race Schedule to Date:
July 8 - Go Fourth 8K
July/August - Beer Mile
September - 1/2 Marathon
Work is going well. I travel to California in a week and the hawaii for a month in June. Perfect for getting a month of pure base training.
The week I go to California is the same week I turn 28. May 2 to be exact, too bad I'll be sitting in a meeting fighting to get oxygen to my brain for most of the day. As for celebrations, May 6, MARK IT! I plan to spend May 7 is a comatose. I just need to think of where to go. Any suggestion would be most xcellent.
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