Marathon Maniac #957
For those of you who are new, this is the 40/40 thread, for people who are over 40 years old who run 40 miles/week or more. We give Free Passes to those who come really close or try really hard...
Here’s what I have for last week's tally - sorry to be getting behind!
Who
Miles
Commentary
Hermosaboy
64.9
Lots of doubles
DennisLey
57.2
Pace leader at Buffalo – cool!
Alexander R
53
High temp running
Pfriese
40.2
And swimming
Mdolley
40.02
Welcome back!
Opie
38.2
Close enough
Holly S
Free Pass
Recovery week
Here is my tentative plan. Not sure, mostly will play it by ear.
Day
Plan
Actual
Monday
0 miles
Rest day, and family obligations
Tuesday
4-6 miles
6 miles
Easy pace
Wednesday
4 miles
Thursday
Friday
12-14 miles
3.1 miles
Plus 5.8 miles walking
Saturday
? miles
Travel with family
Sunday
Total
12.1 miles
Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."
Thanks Holly!!!
DAY
13.1
Includes 5k that was only two seconds off my lifetime PR. I will call that a MAJOR win!!!
2.0
8.0
Easy AM
Easy
8
EASY
6 Miles with Mrs. Hermosaboy and 2 on my own.
9.0
Includes 3 x 10:00 at 6:0-10/mile. 3:00 recovery jog between efforts.
6.0
Not as easy as it should be because I was jacked up for my team running their sectional race today. Had outstanding performances by all and we are sending some athletes to State!!!
15
Includes 4.5 miles pacing a friend @ their Marathon Goal Race Pace (6:27).
And you can quote me as saying I was mis-quoted. Groucho Marx
Rob
Hey Holly.
Tapering continues
7 miles
8 miles
around town
5
park run
.
Paul
Paul's blog
MM #7877
43 EZ miles for me this week. Just a recovery week.
Philippians 4:13.
Thank you, Holly!
Mon 4 mi (25:03) Memorial Day race, with 2 miles up, 3 down
Tue 0
Wed 12.9 mi (1:57)
Thu 12.9 mi (2:09)
Fri 9.3 mi (1:35)
Sat 6.1 mi (0:56)
Sun 6.8 mi (1:03)
Total: 57 miles
Monday was my last race in the 45 to 49 age group.
I'm 50 now.