Thursday, February 7, 2008

Update

So here we are week 6 of what amounts to a 29-week ramp up to the Edmonton Marathon on August 10, 2008. Things are progressing well, with no real issues at this point, as the mileage is still quite low. The real full training does not start until April 6th.

Last week lost a day due to the fact that I had a good fall on the ice and managed to whip lash my neck. But I was up and running again and only lost 1 day of full training. Through the first run back was slower then the normal steady pace.

Right now I am concentrating on faster then normal pacing for myself. The theory being that I will build my base, stamina and strength in the first 11 weeks of the program. This coupled with increased stretching. As well as some cross training with Yoga, and a bit of biking and strength work.

With the weather I have mainly been using a treadmill. It’s a bit boring but there are really not a lot of options in this –35 to –45 C weather. I have been out a couple of times when the weather accommodates and rises to –25C and above. Hopefully I will get more runs in march outdoors. By April I should be able to get back outside for the long run.

Meanwhile Aingeal and I are now involved with a local theater group. Aingeal has a small part as the customs officer in Cabaret. I will be joining the chorus as a tenor. This show should be good, some of the talent I have heard sing so I know they can sing at least.

Summer plans are progressing with what looks like a trip to see my dad just before his 82nd birthday. As well my Brother and yet unseen nephews, this will be a very busy week, with travel, folk festival, marathon and a visit to Natasha my middle daughter.

harry