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Tag: marathon training
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Early Morning Runner
For runners getting ready for spring marathons, long run season is in session. My running club is on week three of our Sunday Long Run program. Runners from several local clubs including The Mystics and Somerville Road Runners join us each week. Our schedule starts with Week 0, a nice 8.8 mile run to warm…
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Marathon Tips from Kara
Some marathon tips from Kara Goucher Now that everyone is on the home stretch for the Boston Marathon, I thought I’d post a few videos for inspiration and advice. Click the title or her picture to see her video. Most Boston Marathon Runners are nearing the end of a long training program. The longest run…
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Winter gear
Winter Gear In January I updated some of my winter gear. I bought some Vermont Made “Darn Tough” wool running socks. I also bought Saucony running mittens with wind blocking fabric. The Saucony mittens have been great. Quite often my hands end up sweating after a few miles instead of freezing. I’ll take it. The…
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Baystate Marathon Training
Baystate Marathon Training is complete My final marathon of 2014 is less than two days away. All of the training is done and there is only one more long run to complete. Looking back over my spreadsheet for 2014 I’ve been training or injured for most of 2014. I started out strong on January 1st with…
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Marathon Weekend
Baystate Marathon weekend approaches! With just three days to go I haven’t even begun to pack or assemble my gear. I know where all of my clothes are, my new running shoes have been broken in and my training is done. I ran Tuesday during the day and felt horrible. I have been extending my…
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Marathon Training Sept. 14th
Marathon training continues We started week 10 of our marathon training program on Sunday. This week we ran 16 miles in 50 something degree weather. Everyone seemed to like the break from the heat, but I hated it. The cold made my muscles and tendons tighten. There was a 10-15mph wind for the first seven…