Category Archives: running

I ran my final marathon simulation run today.  It’s a full dress rehearsal minus the full 26.2 miles.  This rehearsal keeps my aerobic capacity high, weeds out any possible issues before Sunday, and makes sure everything will flow beautifully on … Continue reading →

The final long weekend.  It’s more dress rehearsal than training, a race simulation.  I did it to solidify my distance over that distance, test my gear, maintain fitness, and prevent staleness.  I needed this to solidify my confidence and dislodge … Continue reading →

It’s less than a month before the 2010 Chicago Marathon.  I put in the time to train.  I learned from my past races. The pieces are assembled.  It’s time to test and fine tune myself.  Each day becomes less like … Continue reading →

Hard work and persistence paid off.  I broke the two hour barrier at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon.  I missed qualifying for corral D for the 2010 Chicago Marathon by eight seconds.  It doesn’t matter.  I slipped below … Continue reading →

The Chicago Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon is coming up in a few days. I’ve been thinking about it a lot the past few days. I think a lot before a big race. I guess it’s a good think that … Continue reading →

They assigned bib number 1799 to my name.  My weight going into the race was 193lbs.  My right buttock didn’t fully recover on time.  I didn’t received the quality sleep that I wanted.  I arrived to the event extra early … Continue reading →