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Running Books - 12132016

My 2017 Eugene Marathon Training Plan

Introduction I’m planning to run the 2017 Eugene Marathon on May 7, 2017.  I chose this race because from what I’ve read it’s a) fairly flat, b) in a city I’d like to visit, and c) it finishes on Hayward

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December 2016-Week 1 Infographic

December 2016 Training – Week 1

It was a great pre-training week!  I’m running very well right now.  I’m attributing it to the chiropractic treatment because I’m running mostly pain-free these days.  But, winter arrived yesterday with sub-freezing temperatures and strong winds. Training Schedule December 4th

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2016 NYCM Week 19 Infographic

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 19

My last training week before the New York City Marathon was a mixed bag.  I ran my long run well but my attempt at running goal marathon pace was slow.  Insomnia played a role but the weather was ideal…  I’m

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2016 NYCM Week 18 Infographic

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 18

I really cut down my mileage this week.  And, I only had two workouts!  I ran my long run as a dress rehearsal.  My interval workout was hard but surprisingly chatty.  I struggled with insomnia for most of the week

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NYCM Week 17 Infographic

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 17

I completed a 22 miler on Sunday and then started my taper!  I recovered and then ran so well this week that I contemplated continuing my training and picking another goal race.  But mentally, I’m ready for a break! Training

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NYCM Week 16 Infographic

2016 New York City Marathon Training – Week 16

I had a good result at the Army Ten Miler.  It helped me set expectations for the New York City Marathon next month.  This was the peak week in my training schedule and it featured three pretty hard workouts one

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