As Spuds and I hit speeds of over 100 miles per hour, neither of the guys following us seemed able to overtake. It was a perfect day, bright sunshine, warm temperatures and not a cloud in the sky. At just over 10,000 feet we were still lower than parts of the Leadville race course but altitude issues weren’t going to spoil today’s outing! [Read more…] about Altitude Training
Bluff 50k Entries
With just 23 days left to enter the Bluff at the pre-race entry rate and the past week has seen a small flurry of entries. Not only have we received the first female entry but Fatboys Running became the first team to sign up for the Goat and Gazelle Relay. [Read more…] about Bluff 50k Entries
Hurricane Trail
I had been planning on running the Sea Legs Shuffle for quite awhile. As luck would have it, an opportunity to visit my son would take me away from the area for the weekend. Needless to say I was disappointed on the running side of life not to be able the race. I know you know about that sort of thing….
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Tutti Fruitti
Scoobie ventured off to the Big Apple last weekend to run the New York Half Marathon. Not only did she finish in a respectable time of 1:53:40 but she also placed 4th in her age group. [Read more…] about Tutti Fruitti
New York Marathon 08
Master Po has devised yet another cunning plan! This one is geared towards the NYC Marathon on Nov 2, 2008, but by changing the dates it could be targeted towards another event.
A word of caution however, the plan assumes the runner has a reasonable base of fitness prior to starting the schedule. Notice that training intervals are based on time not distance, the objective is to increase the length of time on your feet in order to build endurance. Remember that the primary aim of your training is to get to the start line without injury. Training will not always be easy, it it designed to test you in order to adapt to the disciplines of your event, but don’t be afraid to step back if you become ill or injured.
Good luck!
NYC Marathon 08 Training Plan (pdf format)
Against the odds
Here is an interesting story that was featured on the BBC web site as part of their Against the Odds series that has been following athletes heading to the Olympics despite huge obstacles. It features a a Cambodian runner so poor he lives in the crumbling athletics stadium where he trains. [Read more…] about Against the odds