Recommended training: 47 runs + 32 cross training = 79 training sessions.
Done: 32 runs + 4 cross training (2 bike rides & 2 swimming sessions) = 36 training sessions (45.57%)
weight on race day: 172 pounds (10 pounds over ideal weight)
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
A few weeks away from training
Had a few hard weeks wraining the right training. Just a swim and a few runs in the last two weeks, so I need to get on track quickly! I gained some weight and all went to my belly. I began with some yoga today and tomorrow morning will be hitting the road early in the morning.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Week 15 progress
Struggled with the tempo run on Thursday, but completed the long run on Sunday easily. Couldn't swim at all during the week, but I feel I'm getting in shape.
Weight: 167 pounds
Body fat: 21%
Weight: 167 pounds
Body fat: 21%
Sunday, July 3, 2011
11 miles Long Run by jaciprian at Garmin Connect - Details
11 miles Long Run by jaciprian at Garmin Connect - Details
Under the rain at 7:00 AM with Black Eyed Peas and Lenny Kravitz in my playlist.
A cup of yogurt and a banana as pre-run snack.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
No long run today
Skipped today's long run. Went out last night and prefered running tomorrow instead of today. 11 miles is the goal at Projected Marathon Pace + 45 secs.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tempo Run by jaciprian at Garmin Connect - Details
Tempo Run by jaciprian at Garmin Connect - Details
Couldn't complete the 6 miles tempo run indicated for today. Too hot outside.
Couldn't complete the 6 miles tempo run indicated for today. Too hot outside.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Still without swimming pool
The swimming pool at Club Arroyo Hondo is out of service due to problems with the filters. They promised to have it repaired by the end of the week.
This extra rest help me recover quicker from the last week half marathon.
This extra rest help me recover quicker from the last week half marathon.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
12 x 400 mts
Less than 48 hours after the half marathon, I did this morning the 12 x 400 mts reps scheduled for today. I had to make the Rest Intervals longer than indicated in order to accomplish the goal.
My feet still hurts.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Week 16 Progress
After week 16 I lost 5.5 pounds and reduced my fat percentage to 20,8%. I think we are in the right track.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Half Marathon in 1 hour!
We are one hour away from the start of the Hispaniola Lowenbrau Half Marathon. It looks like is going to rain.
Half Marathon Day!
I really like to run the Hispaniola Lowenbrau Half Marathon. This is my 3th consecutive year and I plan to participate every year. The ambiance all over the city is very exciting.
I hope it rains like yesterday, so we can have a fresher temperature. The forecast is 26 grades with humidity levels on 84%.
I hope it rains like yesterday, so we can have a fresher temperature. The forecast is 26 grades with humidity levels on 84%.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Day Off!
Today is my day off of training this week. I'm going to the Hispaniola Lowenbrau Half Marathon Expo to pick up my race bag. I'll attend some of the conferences there and shop some gels for the race.
Tomorrow I'll run the half marathon at a 8:42/mile pace, for an estimated finish time of 1:54:00; it's not my PR, but it's the pace indicated in the plan.
Tomorrow I'll run the half marathon at a 8:42/mile pace, for an estimated finish time of 1:54:00; it's not my PR, but it's the pace indicated in the plan.
Friday, June 24, 2011
25 minutes swim
The pool wasn't in the best condition. I swam continuously for 25 minutes, alternating free and breast styles.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Change of Plan?
As I have been studying my training plan, I find it too challenging for a first timer. I looked at the documents that I have from FIRST, and found a training plan specially designed for first timers. I think it's better for me to change to this new plan, as I'm just beginning with the other one. The weekly mileage and the long runs in this new program, are increased less agressively.
I'll complete my 13 miles long run for the first week on Sunday, running the Hispaniola Lowenbrau Half Marathon. I wont run it at full speed, just will try accomplish the indicated pace.
6 miles Tempo Run by jaciprian at Garmin Connect - Details
6 miles Tempo Run by jaciprian at Garmin Connect - Details
Temperture: 26 grades celsius
Humidity: 94%
Prerun snack: a cup of yogurt
Calories burned: 790
Temperture: 26 grades celsius
Humidity: 94%
Prerun snack: a cup of yogurt
Calories burned: 790
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
First training session missed
The swimming pool will not be available at all today. Just missed my first session of the training plan. I'll do some push ups tonight and tomorrow morning will go to the park for my Tempo Run.
Swimming pool not available
Woke up early as usual. The pool was under maintenance, so I'll come back this evening for my training session.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Week 1, Session 1: 3 x 1600 mts
The first training session has been completed! Couldn't meet the pace indicated because I felt too heavy.
Temperature: 26 grades Celsius
Humidity: 94%
Pre-run snack: 1 cup of yogurt
Total distance: 10 kms.
Temperature: 26 grades Celsius
Humidity: 94%
Pre-run snack: 1 cup of yogurt
Total distance: 10 kms.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Are we ready?
The time has come to start the training plan for running the Chicago Marathon on October 2011. We are now 16 weeks away from race day and I haven't been running as often as I used to.
The facts are:
1-Weight: 172 pounds (10 pounds over ideal weight on race day)
2-Body fat: 22%
3-Best 5k: 22:01 (Dec. 2010)
4-Best 10k: 48:34 (Oct. 2010)
5-Best Half Marathon: 1:49:30 (March 2011)
6-Race training program: Run Less Run Faster (FIRST)
7-Projected race time: 3:34:00
Goals:
1-Finish the marathon in 3:40:00
2-Body fat under 15%
3-Complete at least the 90% of the training plan.
4-To enjoy the journey!
The facts are:
1-Weight: 172 pounds (10 pounds over ideal weight on race day)
2-Body fat: 22%
3-Best 5k: 22:01 (Dec. 2010)
4-Best 10k: 48:34 (Oct. 2010)
5-Best Half Marathon: 1:49:30 (March 2011)
6-Race training program: Run Less Run Faster (FIRST)
7-Projected race time: 3:34:00
Goals:
1-Finish the marathon in 3:40:00
2-Body fat under 15%
3-Complete at least the 90% of the training plan.
4-To enjoy the journey!
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