104 Days Until Boston
I got through the holidays, started the New Year right with a 5 mile race on New Years Day. Now it’s time to put in the training. My goal is to train smart, running 3-4 days per week. Each week includes 2 speed sessions, one long run and an optional moderate run. I also plan to strength train 2 days per week. This is crucial for me as the marathon will take me to the edge of my physical and mental limits. I have run 3:49 and now my goal (4 years later) is to run 3:50. I am capable of this is I stay injury free.
So, this year is not about getting by. It’s not about getting away with what I can get away with, because I have a decent metabolism. It’s about optimizing my training. That means I will devote myself to being the best I can be over the next 104 days. I’m cleaning up my diet. I’m cutting sugar, coffee, and wine to kickstart my progress. Dropping 5 lbs will help with running the hills, but won’t rob me of strength. My goal is to be lean & strong.
Workout:
- Type: Strength Training
- Date: 01/04/2008
- Time: 08:30:00
- Total Time: 00:30:00.00
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
