Week one of my marathon training is in the bag, and I even got in a race today (Sunday). I wasn’t planning on doing the run, but the race was just a 5K and it’s always nice to get the competitive juices going. Plus the weather here (Denver, CO) is fantastic! At race time it was 45 degrees, and right now it’s 65. This is January in Colorado? At least in the mountains it’s winter which is a good thing because they have the X Games going on in Aspen. Anyway, back to ME. I did 33 miles this week and even 2 yoga sessions. Yes yoga! Diane and I went to this one studio and tried out the class for free and decided that we liked it so we signed up for 6 classes. It really feels good and I even worked up a sweat. Oh by the way, the race I did today was a 5K, or 3.1 miles, but my Garmin actually measured it at 3.21. Not sure what was up with that, but I’m going with 3.21 and I finished with a time of 24:27 which is 7:38 pace! Being that I haven’t done any speed work for a month in a half and that I ran 14 miles the day before, I thought that was pretty darn good.
So it’s on to week two and I up my miles to 36 with Saturday being my long run at 16. Hopefully the weather cooperates like it did this week.
I was diagnosed with MS about 6 years ago and I am one of the lucky ones. I don't have too many problems associated with it, and the disease has actually slowed down. I took up running 4 years ago just to see if I could do it. So far I've run 5 marathons in 3 years and 12 half marathons.
January 27th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
I’m enjoying your blog! Just wanted to say good luck with the marathon training. I’m so jealous that you’re in Denver. I love love love Colorado. We’ll be in Aspen for spring break. Save some snow for us.
January 28th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you and your family have a great time in Aspen!
January 28th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Congratulations on a great week, Dave! Keep it up!
I was thrilled to be able to get my long run in outside this weekend - I’ve been putting in too much treadmill time lately.
A few weeks ago I ran the Big Dry Creek trail (where I do the majority of my long runs because it’s pretty close to me) and it was still pretty snow-covered. But this past Saturday, it was almost completely clear - just a couple of icy spots where it’s shady. All-in-all, it was a beautiful day in the Front Range.
February 1st, 2008 at 9:02 am
Dave,
Thanks for your kind comments. I’ve made author Eric Finkelstein aware of your website.
Keep on Running!
Kelly Jad’on
February 2nd, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Hi Dave,
Just checking in to see how you’re doing, and it sounds like things are going really well for you. That’s fantastic!
It’s always great when you can run & race in unseasonably beautiful weather, isn’t it?! Very inspirational too!
Good for you for getting in 33 miles of running, your 7:38 pace, & 2 yoga sessions.
Cheers,
-C