The Martians invade Michigan on Saturday. This is NOT a rumor - I have evidence! My strategy? Run! 26.2 miles, to be exact. Hard to believe that this will be my first road marathon in four years. I've run thousands of miles since 2012, at every distance from 5K to 100K, except for the marathon. …
Tag: tapering
You Gotta Have Heart (Rate)
My first marathon this season is just ahead, and it's taper time! Cutting back on distance and speedwork a bit allows my body to rest and heal up, so I'll be at peak form on race day. The nasty cold I've just gotten over helped enforce that rest, at least. Not that I appreciated it. …
What’s Wrong With Me?
THE BEST I CAN SAY about the past few days is that my body has been efficient. If I had to get hurt and sick, at least they happened together. Dual-purpose recovery! And yet there is something very odd going on during this recovery. Last Thursday after working out my right knee was a bit tender, so I …
Going Long, Going Dark, Going Easy
THE BIG EVENT at Run Woodstock is one week away, and I'm gearing up for it by gearing it down a little. Yes, it's the hardest training period of any distance runner - taper time! So I will be doing my very best to work out less, rest more, and eat more. I'll get through …
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