Monday, November 2, 2009

Dueling Marathon Goals... Can they Both Win?

Dueling Goals...
I have 1 marathon and 1 ultra coming up over the next 2 weeks. When I know I'm running a few back to back marathons I usually don't mind, however this one gets a little tricky.

Marathon #1: OBX Marathon in NC ~ 11/8/09
~Goal: 3:40 time goal~ Run hard, leave nothing out there, get CB her BDay wish!

Marathon #2: RI 6-Hour Ultra ~ 11/15/09
~Goal: 36 mile distance goal, back-up goal: 27 Miles (2.7 Mile loop, so 27 is the least amount I can do and still complete a marathon distance)

Normally, I would have no problem covering the 2nd marathon distance goal, but if I run really hard the week before, I can definitely feel it the weekend after.

Marathon Prep:
~ Speed Work: 1 Last speedwork session tonight then continue with the taper! I did 8 (3 Min) Yassos early last week and it left me with very little discomfort after. If I do 9, I'll have the footwork in for the full this weekend, and not loose any fitness for next weeks ultra!
~ 2 X 3: Twice this week I'll run about 3 miles at a mild pace. Keep up the intensity but keep up with the taper.
~ STRETCHING! We all know about my leg cramps and ridiculous measures I took to get rid of the leg cramps last time. Including:
... Bottles of Pickle Juics
... Coconut water
... Drinking packets of mustard
After NH (the night before ME) on my double I found that stretching a LOT right after NH helped to make ME a much easier race. HuH! Stretching helps to run... who would have thought?!?!?! haha

Well this will be a tough couple of weeks, but the good news is I'm taking off the month of December! 3 more races for 2009 then we jump right into a double for January 2010. MS & AL!!!

5 comments:

  1. GOOD LUCK!! I'll be just down the road from you this weekend, in Wilmington NC!

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  2. Good luck this weekend. My calves are killing me right now so your past post gave me some ideas for future runs. Now to stretch and roll them out.

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  3. I am having a marathon fever. I am searching for a marathon. I did check to see how far it is for me to drive from NJ to Outer Bank. Close to 8 hours... too long! I wish I have my own learjet.

    Good Luck !!!

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