6 Mile Trail Run

Today, I headed to South Vineland Park for a Sunday run with my friend Tony. Tony and I did the HS course, which is a 1.5 mile loop four times. It was more of an adventure than I expected. I have been feeling a little under the weather due to the Holiday Cheer! To makes things a little more interesting, the woods were filled with an intense game of PAINT BALL.

Long Run - 14 Miler

Marissa and I were the only ones braving the run today. The group has dwindled down to only a handful, but still enjoying the running group. With only two weeks away from the Marathon, the mileage was pulled back to fourteen miles. Todd was with us the entire time; he was riding alongside us throughout the two hour run.

I struggled the past two weeks with my left hip giving me some issues. Earlier in the year, I had the same challenges with it causing me to do my runs in the pool. The last thing I want to happen is an injury so close to the big day, therefore, I headed back to the pool on Thursday for an hour in the deep end.

I was worried on how my hip was going to feel today, but things went well. I imagined we averaged around an 8:40 pace on the trail. I am ready to keep the distance at a minimal for the next two weeks.

Mentally, I am ready for the 26.2; now I have to be ready physically.

Track Workout

As we hit the track last night, we were able to enjoy running in the rain. The objective of the night was to run our 5K and 10K pace; both of which we will not be doing in the Marathon. I enjoy running 400s; must be from my days playing football. The problem I seem to always face is how excited I get to only run a hard 400. I was jumping out of my shoes on the 400's; really defeating the purpose of pacing.

2 Mile WU Run
4 x 400's @ 1:50 pace
4 x 400's @ 1:45 pace
.5 Mile Cool Down