Saturday, April 28, 2012

Day 188

Start: 6:29am
Weather: Clear, Windy and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 3:49:21 - 14 miles - 15:49
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/84411094


Thoughts: This was a cool trail run through Wompatuck State Park in Hingham, Massachusetts. I got up early and drove the 15 minutes to this forested park from my parent's house and the park was empty besides one other trail runner. The first half of the run was through rocky and rooted forest trail. It was mostly flat but was enjoyable for having to be careful about footing. The second half was along paved bike trails that wandered around Andrew River Reservoir and then through more forest. One of my favorite parts was running across the top of the dam that creates the Reservoir, with water on one side and a big, slopped, concrete drop-off on the other. By the time I puttered to 14 miles my foot was killing me again and the park was pretty crowded. A 5K was organizing as I was leaving the park and there were people everywhere. My time was terrible during this run because of my foot and for having to stop every half mile or so to check my map to make sure I was taking the correct turn on the multitude of trails.


Total Training Distance: 503.5 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 19:39:56

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Day 186

Start: 4:59am
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 42:00 - 4 miles - 10:30
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/84012240


Thoughts: This was supposed to be a 5 miler, but after skipping Tuesday's 9 mile run because my left foot hurt I decided to just run until my foot began to aggravate me again. It was for the best that I shortened this run because I hadn't laid out my clothes the night before so I was off to late start anyway. Needless to say, I'm concerned about being injured this late in my training and having to skip and shorten runs.


Total Training Distance: 489.5 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 15:50:35

Monday, April 23, 2012

Day 183

Start: 4:54am
Weather: Rainy, Windy and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 44:00 - 4.06 miles - 10:50
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/83362961


Thoughts: This run was during a complete downpour and I chose the wrong direction to run around the island so when I hit the front of the island I had the wind going against me. I had my iPhone in my pocket in a ziploc bag and it said I was done before I actually was and even tagged some people from my address book in the run. By the time that I was done the tendon to my big toe on my left foot was very sore, I'm hoping it doesn't hinder my training.


Total Training Distance: 485.5 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 15:08:35

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Day 181

Start: 2:49pm
Weather: Clear and Warm
Time/Distance/Pace: 3:51:43 - 20 miles - 11:35
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/83104521


Thoughts: I finally did it. And by "it" I don't mean complete my longest run of the training for a marathon. I mean that after the third or forth time that people saw me run by within a four hour period I finally got them to shake their head and mumble "is he fucking crazy?" Yeah, I'm fucking crazy. So why don't you go sit back down on the couch, your BP is rising.


So yeah, I made it through the 20 miler. That's supposed to mean that I'm ready for the marathon, but it is still hard to imagine running another 10k on top of that. The RunKeeper is off because my iPhone died before I completed the run, I guess that means it can't handle tracking runs that long and playing audiobooks. Good to know for the marathon in four weeks. I hurt more than I have before during a run, but it helped that friends of mine came out on to their porch to cheer me on each time I ran by their house.


Total Training Distance: 481.44 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 14:24:35

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Day 179

Start: 3:46pm
Weather: Clear and Warm
Time/Distance/Pace: 54:36 - 5.47 miles - 10:00
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/82690549


Thoughts: This was a beautiful run around the Race Point bike path in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The family went on a mini-vacation and I was very excited to find this bike path for my run. It was a perfectly clear blue sky, very warm and pretty windy out, but despite its location the run was pretty sheltered from the wind. I only saw a few bike riders the entire run. The path went from sand dunes to beech forest to swamp and back to sand dunes making the run feel very exotic. I enjoyed the run so much that I continued to run until I made the full loop, even though it was beyond my 5 miles.


Total Training Distance: 461.44 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 10:32:52

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Day 177

Start: 5:46am
Weather: Clear and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:56:04 - 10.01 - 11:36
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/82153447


Thoughts: I was pretty sore for this run. I definitely ran my short run the day before too quickly. But, when I feel good it is hard to keep the pace down. The sun began to rise as I got to the east end of the island, which always make it worth getting up early to run.


Total Training Distance: 455.97 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 9:38:16

Monday, April 16, 2012

Day 176

Start: 7:09pm 
Weather: Clear and Warm
Time/Distance/Pace: 48:44 - 5 miles - 9:45
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/82079669


Thoughts: A nice warm evening for a run. The highlight was an incredible, bright red sunset near the beginning. I had the normal pains in my left knee and achilles, but I ran this pretty quickly and they never got real painful. I'm slightly concerned that I ran this in the evening and that'll be running ten miles early the next morning, but my legs are getting pretty well conditioned to the distances. This is the longest week of the training, so as long as I make it through the week it is downhill from here.


Total Training Distance: 445.96 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 7:42:12

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Day 174

Start: 11:47am
Weather: Clear and Warm
Time/Distance/Pace: 2:27:39 - 13.78 miles - 10:43
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/82066339


Thoughts: This was an incredible run on the Rec Bike Path in Stowe, Vermont. I ran it with my brother and the weather was perfectly warm. I ran through downtown Stowe and then next to a river for three miles and then met up with my brother to do eleven miles on the bike path. The path twists between farms, through woods and across bridges spanning the river. The entire time there were spectacular views of Mansfield Mountain. My legs felt fine the entire time and when the run ended I still felt great. 


Total Training Distance: 440.96 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 6:53:28

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Day 172

Start: 5:56am
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 52:58 - 5 miles - 10:36
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/81103143


Thoughts: This run actually felt pretty good. My left knee and achilles weren't better, but they felt fine during the run. I tried to keep my pace between 11 an 12, but kept speeding up. I was working from home so I started later than usual. I'm glad that I don't always run at this time because the newspaper delivery lady drives like a maniac. If I always ran at this time, I'm certain that I'd eventually get hit by her.


Total Training Distance: 427.18 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 4:25:49

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Day 170

Start: 3:41am
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:41:43 - 9 miles - 11:18
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/80689295


Thoughts: My left knee and achilles hurt for most of this run. Miles 3 through 6 felt pretty good but beyond that they hurt. Hopefully my legs will be recovered by the long run on Saturday. A week from that Saturday is my longest run and then the distances taper off. I just have to make it to that point and then I should be fully recovered in time for the marathon.


Total Training Distance: 422.18 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 3:32:51

Monday, April 9, 2012

Day 169

Start: 4:52am
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 57:46 - 5 miles - 11:33
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/80477928


Thoughts: This was a pretty rough run. Yesterday I played tennis and basketball and ended up aggravating my left knee and left achilles. I limped through the run, hoping that my knee and achilles would get better before the next run. We'll see.


Total Training Distance: 413.18 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 1:51:08

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Day 167

Start: 6:45am
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 3:12:58 - 18 miles - 10:43
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/80107507


Thoughts: I felt real good for this run which shows with the under 11 minute pace over 18 miles. I went 6 miles before my achilles tightened. It was 13 miles before my knees and hips began to hurt. And, I didn't hit my wall until between mile 16 and 17. Those last two miles were utter hell, but I made it. Pretty cool that I've also broken the 400 mile mark and 3 days of total training time!


Total Training Distance: 408.18 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 0:53:24

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Day 165

Start: 4:42am
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 52:36 - 5.01 miles - 10:30
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/79687772


Thoughts: This was the first run in a long time where I didn't feel any pain while running. Again I planned on running an 11-12 minute mile, but I felt so good that I just let my pace be whatever it would be. With nothing, including my achilles, not hurting during the run it has increased my confidence that I will be able to complete the marathon.


Total Training Distance: 390.18 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 21:40:16

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Day 163

Start: 3:42am
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:42:17 - 9 miles - 11:22
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/79282621


Thoughts: I woke up at 3am in order to get this run in before work. I felt pretty darn good and kept my 11-12 minute pace up the entire time without any issue. For the last flat straightaway I even picked up my pace. It's nice to not hit a wall during a long distance run, and I'm now feeling pretty confident about completing the marathon.


Total Training Distance: 385.17 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 20:47:40

Monday, April 2, 2012

Day 162

Start: 4:54am
Weather: Rainy, Breezy and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 42:07 - 4 miles - 10:31
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/79074318


Thoughts: I ran this faster than I should have, but I have always loved running in the rain. My Achilles loosened up pretty quickly, so this 4-miler was a breeze.


Total Training Distance: 376.17 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 19:05:23