Week 4 Oct 5 - 12, 2008

WooHoo! Three miles of steady running! I couldn't have done that 5 weeks ago. This was my first "long run" day since starting my journey towards 26.2 and it wasn't too bad. I averaged a 9:30/mile pace so as I continue to train and build on my mileage and endurance if I can stick with a 9:00-9:30/mile pace I won't have any problem making my goal of a 5 hour marathon. A 9:00/mile would put me at a sub 4 hour marathon! I have been swimming on my cross training days and it's been a great way to continue my cardio workouts and give my dogs a break at the same time, so I am thinking about working towards an Olympic Triathalon after I finish the Marathon in May 2009. There are several triathalons in the area in mid to late summer. That would give me 8 weeks to tie all the events together. I will have had plenty of water and run time in before the marathon and starting in January I will start to ride as I get ready for the Chilly Hilly Ride in March. I realize that I may not set any world speed records in the triathalon but it will be a great goal to keep me in the gym.