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Tag: marathon training
Boston Marathon Training
It’s official, I’m running in the 2016 Boston Marathon! I will be running for Family Aid Boston. February 17th is a little late to start training for Boston, but I’m excited to be able to run this year. Boston Marathon Training When I ran my first Boston Marathon back in 2003, I started training late…
Runners High
This weekend I ran on both Saturday and Sunday. I did the Marathon Sports Saturday group run and the MRC Sunday Long Run. Runners High Saturday we ran 5.6 miles with a group of 10 runners, including Jon Barachowitz of Marathon Sports in Melrose. We ran up hill to the Mt. Hood Golf Course and…
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…
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…
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…
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…