RAN OUT OF GAS

Last Saturday I planned to run 5 Miles but ended up quitting after. Now, I don't like to make excuses but I ran at 11:30 am (90 degrees)outside on a course with hills, in a long sleeve shirt and I had about 4 hours sleep thanks to Tori Jr. On top of that I slightly strained my left knee. So, I decided to refrain from running for a few days and focus on lifting weights. I also purchased a knee brace to help stabilize my left knee. Today was the first time I ran( 2 miles), with the knee brace on, and I felt great. Rest is underated!

I started taking glucosomine and making sure I get 150-200 grams of protein and drink a gallon of water to help my muscles heal.

No group run tomorrow but I am planning to run 3 miles and lift weights. Stay tuned for the big announcement!

Hard Headed

I struggled running 4 miles yesterday morning. I only slept 3.5 hours the night before. In my opinion getting plenty of rest/sleep helps me have the right mindset and the energy to push myself and complete my miles without it seeming so hard. As I mention before, I am trying to drop weight before the official training begins. I am now at 200. Friday I'll run 3 miles and Saturday 5 miles.

How are you doing?

Ran a 4 mile long run yesterday to end the week completing 14 miles. I slightly tweaked my knee cross training on an eliptical machine but it I am able to run ok. Today I rest and run 3 miles tomorrow.

I spoke to Janis and she said the 20 week marathon training will begin the week of July 20th. In August she is also leading an 18 week training course for a half marathon in Dec. I'll post more info this week so you can begin planning.

Look out for a big announcement of my charitable cause and the local celebrities I have/will recruit.

Saturday, June 13th Run

Time: 8:30am

Location:
Little Sugar Creek - Freedom ParkParking by the Nature Museum

http://www.charmeck.org/NR/rdonlyres/ea634ajhi7b6yq3a73ql76ikqngpncektqvvpjcurw4qndzgewrjcp4gkg5bjdyarqmwn4msminc5455tmtk33jnpgg/littlesugarfreedom.pdf

Please let me know if you are able to run. Thanks

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OH BOY! I have a few individuals who are planning to run but we are always looking for more. What a great way to maintain or adopt a healthy lifestyle. Even if you don't run the marathon, you are more than welcome to run with and/or join the group. Let me know if you are interested!

PICKING UP THE PACE

Ok, I am trying to get my groove back. I have picked up the pace on schedule to run 14 miles this week. My goal is to get up to 22 miles per week before the marathon TRAINING begins. I am using a slightly modified mileage buildup schedule from http://www.marathontraining.com/marathon/m_mile.html. This is a 19 week schedule but I'll probably make it to week 9. This week: Mon-3miles, Tues-Rest, Wed-4 miles, Thur-Rest, Fri-3 miles, Sat (LONG RUN)-4 miles, Sun-Rest. I am going to do my best to cross train twice at least week.

As far as my diet is concerned, I have cut back significantly on red meat, chicken, turkey and pork. Actually for the past 2.5 weeks I have almost gone vegetarian. I know I need to increase my carbs and protein because my energy level is low. My desire is to get my weight down to 190-195 before the training begins. Since memorial day I went fro 215 to 205.

Stay tuned for the marathon training details.

On Your Mark

Greetings,

I have been on a slight hiatus but I am now back in the swing of things trying to prepare mentally and physhically for the training coming up in July/August. I'll be in touch with Janice to get the cost of her program and a training schedule. I'll post it and set up a time to meet with those who are interested.

BTW, I read a good article @charlotteobserver.com by ent. editor Theoden Janes. He has a blog a well which I intend to follow. Check it out: http://obsruntheoden.blogspot.com/

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