Well, it has been about seven weeks since my wonderful wife did her last run, but she decided to hit the snow covered paths with me this morning. After having a nice breakfast, listening to some good instruction (life, theology, philosophy), and quick kitchen clean up, we embarked on a short run.
The Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon is now 14 weeks away. Our official training for the half doesn’t begin for another week, but I think it’s a good thing to get out a bit early as opposed to a bit late - things went slow this morning, but things went well! Using the Galloway Run/Walk we used a nice 2:1 ratio and ran at her pace. It was a beautiful morning to get out there with the temperature around 40 degrees, so in spite of snow covered sidewalks and roads, we ran.
We have a long way to go, but I am confident that we will be able to finish her first half marathon with an average pace of 10:45/mile. A haughty goal, but one I do believe that she will be able to achieve.
As a side note, I just want to send out a big thank you to a certain person who graciously gave me a gift the other day. What I do at work I do not consider to be too far above and beyond what a normal person in my position does, but every now and then someone notices. This certain person gave me a gift card to Ronker’s Running Spot, a well thought gift and one that will come in handy too soon as I will be looking for a pair of minimalist shoes - and that will be just the place I go first. So, to you who gave such a wonderful gift, “Thank You Very, Very Much!”
Runner WIth a Reason
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
2011
So here we are, another year in the books, another year just getting under way. Looking back at 2010 I was slightly disappointed with my own performance, but some it had to do with injuries early. Hamstring, gout, and ankle kept the early months down to nearly nothing. I hope this year will be better - it has been so far! My goal last year was 700 miles, but alas, I barley got over 615 miles. Wanting to up the ante this year, but I have to stick to the plan.
2011’s goal? 900 miles.
Here’s how I plan to accomplish all those miles: Flying Pig Half Marathon, Flying Pig 5 & 10k with my wonderful wife and kids, Bethel 10k, Air Force Marathon & 5k, Cincinnati Half Marathon, and a few smaller races here and there. While the races do not add up to much, the training involved will add up quickly. I am sure that I will also be running with the girls soccer team again this summer at least once a week, helping with my wife’s training, and getting out with my oldest as he begins his own training.
900 miles seems like a lot, but I have already planned most of the runs (on paper anyway) and the total is above 1,000. That total does not include any of the small races I will start looking for next month. I am hopeful that I will not only meet my goal this year, but exceed that goal.
Looking to do some changes in foot ware as well this year. Hoping to get my feet into either a pair of Vibram Five Fingers or the new Merrell Barefoot series shoes. Less shoe, less weight, more ability to strengthen calves, feet and ankles on shorter runs. Not familiar with either shoe? Check both of them out online.
If you see me running, hang out the window and cheer a bit - I might need a pick up! Or, you could always get out there and run with me!
2011’s goal? 900 miles.
Here’s how I plan to accomplish all those miles: Flying Pig Half Marathon, Flying Pig 5 & 10k with my wonderful wife and kids, Bethel 10k, Air Force Marathon & 5k, Cincinnati Half Marathon, and a few smaller races here and there. While the races do not add up to much, the training involved will add up quickly. I am sure that I will also be running with the girls soccer team again this summer at least once a week, helping with my wife’s training, and getting out with my oldest as he begins his own training.
900 miles seems like a lot, but I have already planned most of the runs (on paper anyway) and the total is above 1,000. That total does not include any of the small races I will start looking for next month. I am hopeful that I will not only meet my goal this year, but exceed that goal.
Looking to do some changes in foot ware as well this year. Hoping to get my feet into either a pair of Vibram Five Fingers or the new Merrell Barefoot series shoes. Less shoe, less weight, more ability to strengthen calves, feet and ankles on shorter runs. Not familiar with either shoe? Check both of them out online.
If you see me running, hang out the window and cheer a bit - I might need a pick up! Or, you could always get out there and run with me!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)