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2019 Cleveland Marathon

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This race was pretty high on my list of tough marathons.  If the race was a week or two earlier, I think it could be a destination event.  It was well organized and there’s just enough to do around downtown for a three-day weekend.

I finished the 2019 Boston Marathon in mid-April and did a “reverse taper” before training again.

Based on the warm weather forecast, I adjusted my expectations considerably and just wanted to finish.  The spectators were fantastic – spraying runners with hoses and giving out water.  In the final miles, the temperature was 84 degrees!  My time was 3:57:09 (9:02 pace) – my second slowest marathon.

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The afternoon heat made it a tough day but the cheering crowds made the race bearable.

I went into the race with a lot of confidence after running the 2019 Rock n Roll DC Half Marathon in 1:38:36 (7:32 pace) – my fastest half marathon in three years!  My goal was sub-3:28:00 (7:57 pace).  But, in the days before the race, my knees were killing me.

A few miles into the race, I was already sweating.  By the time I reached Newton, running 7:59 pace, the temperature was probably just under 70 degrees!    I left that town down to 8:08 pace but rallied in Brookline.

My time was 3:34:40 (8:12 pace).  My goal marathon for this spring was actually the 2019 Cleveland Marathon so, I plan to take a few days off and then start training again.

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2019 Boston Marathon – Week 12

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Last week, I ran so well that I prepared myself for a slow-down this week.  But, every workout – even intervals on the treadmill – was solid.  I finished the week thinking, “This is fitness!” Training Schedule February 24th –

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Training Supplement – September 15, 2018

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  I purchased the newest Mizuno Wave Rider. Having tried several brands, I finally found a comfortable and reliable pair of wireless headphones!  A flooded out trail interrupted my interval workout.  And, I listened to a great podcast about the

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