Start: 7:00am
Weather: Clear and Hot
Time/Distance/Pace: 5:30:05 - 26.2 miles - 12:36
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/89557992
Thoughts: I had three goals heading into the marathon: complete it, go the entire time without stopping to walk, and finishing in under 5 hours. I accomplished the first one. The temperature was in the low 80s and the course followed the sunny side of ME 27. I made it to mile 17 fine, running a 10:30 pace, but at that point my feet, ankles, shins, knees and back started hurting. All of the small issues I had during training came to a culmination at that point. From mile 20 on I struggled; running until it hurt too much, walking until I felt I could run again. My brother met me at about 25.5 miles and ran with me the rest of the way. It was a pretty great moment.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Day 207
Start: 5:11am
Weather: Clear and Warm
Time/Distance/Pace: 20:38 - 2.07 miles - 10.00
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/88637118
Thoughts: My final training run. I started off going real slow but then met up with a friend on the road and ran with him at my normal pace. Now all I can do is wait until Sunday.
Total Training Distance: 549.02 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 3:41:58
Weather: Clear and Warm
Time/Distance/Pace: 20:38 - 2.07 miles - 10.00
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/88637118
Thoughts: My final training run. I started off going real slow but then met up with a friend on the road and ran with him at my normal pace. Now all I can do is wait until Sunday.
Total Training Distance: 549.02 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 3:41:58
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Day 205
Start: 5:04am
Weather: Rainy and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 30:37 - 3.06 miles - 10:00
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/88184391
Thoughts: Another run without any leg pain. I'm starting to feel good about taking four weeks between my longest run and the marathon as I feel that I've recovered a lot in this final week. I just hope that running the big distance won't be harder after a fourth week as compared to after the third week. I looked up the weather report for the marathon and it said it would be a high of 90 degrees, so that should make things interesting. I checked again later and it said 77 degrees. Either way it is going to be hot.
Total Training Distance: 546.95 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 3:21:20
Weather: Rainy and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 30:37 - 3.06 miles - 10:00
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/88184391
Thoughts: Another run without any leg pain. I'm starting to feel good about taking four weeks between my longest run and the marathon as I feel that I've recovered a lot in this final week. I just hope that running the big distance won't be harder after a fourth week as compared to after the third week. I looked up the weather report for the marathon and it said it would be a high of 90 degrees, so that should make things interesting. I checked again later and it said 77 degrees. Either way it is going to be hot.
Total Training Distance: 546.95 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 3:21:20
Monday, May 14, 2012
Day 204
Start: 5:11am
Weather: Clear and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 31:42 - 3 miles - 10:33
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/87948874
Thoughts: An easy three miles that went by quickly. No part of my legs hurt at all, so I was pretty happy with this run. I'm just about there, only two runs left.
Total Training Distance: 543.89 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 2:50:43
Weather: Clear and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 31:42 - 3 miles - 10:33
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/87948874
Thoughts: An easy three miles that went by quickly. No part of my legs hurt at all, so I was pretty happy with this run. I'm just about there, only two runs left.
Total Training Distance: 543.89 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 2:50:43
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Day 202
Start: 8:34am
Weather: Clear and Warm
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:14:34 - 7.08 miles - 10:32
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/87538522
Thoughts: My last "long run" on training. It is coming to an end. I felt pretty good for this run. My left knee finally didn't bother me. Maybe reducing my distances leading up to the marathon will pay off. My left achilles still has some pressure, but at this point I'm pretty sure it will hold up. It's crazy to think I'll be running a marathon in just one week.
Total Training Distance: 540.89 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 2:19:01
Weather: Clear and Warm
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:14:34 - 7.08 miles - 10:32
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/87538522
Thoughts: My last "long run" on training. It is coming to an end. I felt pretty good for this run. My left knee finally didn't bother me. Maybe reducing my distances leading up to the marathon will pay off. My left achilles still has some pressure, but at this point I'm pretty sure it will hold up. It's crazy to think I'll be running a marathon in just one week.
Total Training Distance: 540.89 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 2:19:01
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Day 200
Start: 4:42am
Weather: Rainy and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 32:05 - 3 miles - 10:42
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/87093557
Thoughts: A soaking wet run, by the end I was drenched. It feels so odd to be running such short distances before the marathon. I sort of feel like I'm under training and ruining my odds of completing. But, I'm following a proven method of training.
Total Training Distance: 533.81 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 1:04:27
Weather: Rainy and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 32:05 - 3 miles - 10:42
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/87093557
Thoughts: A soaking wet run, by the end I was drenched. It feels so odd to be running such short distances before the marathon. I sort of feel like I'm under training and ruining my odds of completing. But, I'm following a proven method of training.
Total Training Distance: 533.81 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 1:04:27
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Day 198
Start: 5:02am
Weather: Clear and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 33:48 - 3.28 miles - 10:19
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/86625013
Thoughts: Again my legs felt good but my left knee was pinching at the start of the run. There was an amazing sunrise so I changed up my regular route and ran down to South Beach to snap a picture of it. I ended up running further than I was supposed to, but I felt good so it didn't matter.
Total Training Distance: 530.81 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 0:32:22
Weather: Clear and Cool
Time/Distance/Pace: 33:48 - 3.28 miles - 10:19
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/86625013
Thoughts: Again my legs felt good but my left knee was pinching at the start of the run. There was an amazing sunrise so I changed up my regular route and ran down to South Beach to snap a picture of it. I ended up running further than I was supposed to, but I felt good so it didn't matter.
Total Training Distance: 530.81 miles
Total Training Time: 4D 0:32:22
Monday, May 7, 2012
Day 197
Start: 5:03am
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 30:05 - 3.01 miles - 10:01
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/86368353
Thoughts: A nice quick run. It was surprisingly cold out, but the sun was coming up so it warmed up quickly. My left knee continued to pinch a little at the beginning of this run, but again loosened up and didn't bother me for long.
Total Training Distance: 527.53 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 23:58:34
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 30:05 - 3.01 miles - 10:01
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/86368353
Thoughts: A nice quick run. It was surprisingly cold out, but the sun was coming up so it warmed up quickly. My left knee continued to pinch a little at the beginning of this run, but again loosened up and didn't bother me for long.
Total Training Distance: 527.53 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 23:58:34
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Day 193
Start: 5:05am
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 43:47 - 4.01 miles - 10:56
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/85521622
Thoughts: My legs felt pretty good for this run. I've been worried about my left foot for a few weeks now, but as my mileage tapers off in preparation for the marathon my foot is getting a better recovery between runs. Hopefully it will be 100% by May 20th.
Total Training Distance: 512.51 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 21:18:49
Weather: Clear and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 43:47 - 4.01 miles - 10:56
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/85521622
Thoughts: My legs felt pretty good for this run. I've been worried about my left foot for a few weeks now, but as my mileage tapers off in preparation for the marathon my foot is getting a better recovery between runs. Hopefully it will be 100% by May 20th.
Total Training Distance: 512.51 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 21:18:49
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Day 191
Start: 4:55am
Weather: Rainy, Windy and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 55:06 - 5 miles - 11:01
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/85037018
Thoughts: A rainy morning run, and I was worried about my foot. But, it made it the whole 5 miles without becoming painful. It probably helped that I missed yesterday's 3 mile run.
Total Training Distance: 508.5 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 20:35:02
Weather: Rainy, Windy and Cold
Time/Distance/Pace: 55:06 - 5 miles - 11:01
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/85037018
Thoughts: A rainy morning run, and I was worried about my foot. But, it made it the whole 5 miles without becoming painful. It probably helped that I missed yesterday's 3 mile run.
Total Training Distance: 508.5 miles
Total Training Time: 3D 20:35:02
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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