Hope everyone's runs went well this weekend.
Finished the Rotorua Marathon in 4:08, which is 10 minutes better than my previous best for this race. I certainly noticed my endurance was better at the 35km mark and felt stronger than in the past. Using ultras as training runs for marathons seems to work.
“Attitude is the Difference Between an Ordeal and an Adventure”
Goals 2016
Do stuff
Using ultras as training runs for marathons seems to work.
Good job!!
I had a good run today - 12 miles - ran comfortably, didn't push the pace, so nothin' hurt
Don't make excuses for why you can't get it done.
Focus on all the reasons why you must make it happen.
Imminent Catastrophe
Hope everyone's runs went well this weekend. Finished the Rotorua Marathon in 4:08, which is 10 minutes better than my previous best for this race. I certainly noticed my endurance was better at the 35km mark and felt stronger than in the past. Using ultras as training runs for marathons seems to work.
"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"
"To obtain the air that angels breathe you must come to Tahoe"--Mark Twain
"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.
√ Javelina Jundred Jalloween 2015
Cruel Jewel 50 mile May 2016
Western States 100 June 2016
Puke - Nice run, congrats
Russ - Good luck today
I tried out a local running group today. I've always been a solo runner and was never really interested in the group thing, but now that my area finally has a group I thought I would give it a try. 7 people showed up for a little neighborhood single digit, set your own pace, run. Nice group of folks. I settled in with the 8:30ish group for the first lap of 2 miles then set out with the 8:00 guys for the last 4. Turned out pretty good and I'll probably try it again next weekend.
Extremely well done, PerfesserR! Sounds like Mt. Lemmon lived up to its reputation.
Well just as my running has been going pretty good, I managed to sprain my left ankle this morning Stupid clogs! Jumped down from a retaining wall and landed on the side of my foot. Didn't think it was too bad this morning, but now it's a bit swollen and aching. No running for me tonight. Hope it's recovered by the weekend 5K.