Random Musings About Life on the Run
I love everything about this article and told both my kids that it is a must read. It demonstrates that there is no such thing as a one size fits all strategy for running. I’ve also long been a believer that Crossfit type strength work can be enormously beneficial for runners. It has certainly worked pretty well for me and I can’t see any downside to being strong. Or strong-er as is the case with me.
There are lot of oddballs in the world of running/ultrarunning. You kind of have to be a bit “off” to willingly subjective oneself to that kind of pain. Even if a world of oddballs, however, this guy stands kind of alone. Amazing, his Boston performance and an example of how anything can happen when the stars perfectly align. Definitely worth the read in the New York Times; I think runners and non runners alike will enjoy this one.
After MUCH consideration, I have decided to sign up for a marathon, with the intent of hopefully getting a Boston qualifying time. Now that I am old, my BQ time of 3:30 is more within striking distance. I don’t think it will be easy by any means, but I do think it is do-able under the right conditions.
The marathon I signed up for is the Madison Marathon, in early November. I figure I can kill two birds with one stone by visiting my son in college and running this race. I haven’t fully examined the race course yet, but I think it’s moderately difficult.
As part of my training, I have been backing off the trails a tad bit and focusing more on the road and track. Track workouts in particular have been somewhat enjoyable, the pain nonwithstanding. I’ve typically been hitting the track on Tuesday mornings, early, and mixing it up a bit with mile repeats, Yasso 800s and 400’s. Nice way to start the day. If anyone has any marathon-centric track workouts that they would recommend, I am all ears. I’ve also been doing track tempo workouts on Thursdays.
This will be my first road marathon in almost a decade. The reason? Those things hurt. Much more than the longer distances.
But that said I’m ready to embrace the pain and see if I have one last really good race in me. Will definitely be an interesting journey.
In the event anyone is interested in my quick take on the new iPhone and Apple watches, you can find my thoughts here.
Thinking about moving the site back here, so that I can do a bit more shorter form writing. Question though: is anyone still out there? Quick roll call would be appreciated. Thanks!
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