Redemption: 2013 Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon

10.14.13 - 

Cross-training...First day of taper, found me in the gym for some weight training.  My body is feeling good after putting it through the ringer the last two weeks.  now it's just time to get it to the start line refreshed.

10.15.13 - 

6 miles...First actual run of taper is an easy 6 miles.  Nothing special about the run.  I just want to keep up the intensity as my miles start to decrease.  I completed 6.20 miles at a 7:34 pace...Less than three weeks out.

10.16.13 - 

4 miles...Up early this morning to get in my run.  I decided to do my 4 mile loop backwards today.  It is the first time that I had ever run this loop backwards, but I figured with taper I should switch things up.  The only change in the run with the direction is that the uphills were longer than going the other direction.  I still completed the 4.27 miles at a pace of 7:29 per mile.

10.17.13 -

Off day...Unscheduled off day, as work got in the way.  This week is our sales meetings and Thursday's meeting found me starting early and ending really late.  So, my plan is to switch out the Friday off day and Thursday run.  Sometimes you gotta be flexible.

Your race is on November 2nd or 3rd?  You're looking at sub 3:00 as the goal right?

mul21 wrote:Your race is on November 2nd or 3rd?  You're looking at sub 3:00 as the goal right?

November 3rd....Sub 3:05

10.18.13 -

8 miles...A cold and windy afternoon as I headed out for my run.  In fact, I ended up putting on my running tights for the first time since winter.  The run itself went very well and I felt fast.  The times definitely show that, as I ran 8.23 miles at a 7:06 pace.  Looks like I am keeping the intensity up as the miles decrease.  I have 6 miles tomorrow with 4 at MP.

doing great! I need to break out the pants for tomorrow's 32 degree run. Hello fall!

Nick Morris wrote:

mul21 wrote:Your race is on November 2nd or 3rd?  You're looking at sub 3:00 as the goal right?

November 3rd....Sub 3:05

With the training runs you've been doing no wonder it looks like you're shooting for sub 3:00.  That said I think you're smart to run a conservative sub 3:05 and get that BQ you've been working for.

Julie wrote:doing great! I need to break out the pants for tomorrow's 32 degree run. Hello fall!

You mean "Hello Winter"

nkrichards wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:

mul21 wrote:Your race is on November 2nd or 3rd?  You're looking at sub 3:00 as the goal right?

November 3rd....Sub 3:05

With the training runs you've been doing no wonder it looks like you're shooting for sub 3:00.  That said I think you're smart to run a conservative sub 3:05 and get that BQ you've been working for.

I don't even want to think about sub 3:00...Just a BQ, that is all I am asking for

10.19.13 -

6 miles...6.25 miles in total today.  A 1 mile warm up, 4 miles at MP (6:58), and a 1.25 mile cool down.  Cold and windy today, but it didn't stop me from wearing shorts and a tech shirt.  After the mile warm up I commenced to hitting the MP for the next 4 miles.  The splits for the 4 miles are as follows: 6:40, 7:02, 6:50, 6:40.  The 7:02 miles has a very long steep hill, so I gave back some time there.  After the second mile, though I settled in and put it in cruise control.  The remaining two miles felt really good, as I was relaxed.  I ended up running the 4 miles a little faster than MP at an average of 6:47 per mile.  the 1.25 mile cool down was a good way to end the workout.  12 miles tomorrow morning.

Nick Morris wrote:10.19.13 -

6 miles...6.25 miles in total today.  A 1 mile warm up, 4 miles at MP (6:58), and a 1.25 mile cool down.  Cold and windy today, but it didn't stop me from wearing shorts and a tech shirt.  After the mile warm up I commenced to hitting the MP for the next 4 miles.  The splits for the 4 miles are as follows: 6:40, 7:02, 6:50, 6:40.  The 7:02 miles has a very long steep hill, so I gave back some time there.  After the second mile, though I settled in and put it in cruise control.  The remaining two miles felt really good, as I was relaxed.  I ended up running the 4 miles a little faster than MP at an average of 6:47 per mile.  the 1.25 mile cool down was a good way to end the workout.  12 miles tomorrow morning.

Nice run Nick! You already know my thoughts about your upcoming race and don't be surprise if that number happens!!!!

Schuey wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:10.19.13 -

6 miles...6.25 miles in total today.  A 1 mile warm up, 4 miles at MP (6:58), and a 1.25 mile cool down.  Cold and windy today, but it didn't stop me from wearing shorts and a tech shirt.  After the mile warm up I commenced to hitting the MP for the next 4 miles.  The splits for the 4 miles are as follows: 6:40, 7:02, 6:50, 6:40.  The 7:02 miles has a very long steep hill, so I gave back some time there.  After the second mile, though I settled in and put it in cruise control.  The remaining two miles felt really good, as I was relaxed.  I ended up running the 4 miles a little faster than MP at an average of 6:47 per mile.  the 1.25 mile cool down was a good way to end the workout.  12 miles tomorrow morning.

Nice run Nick! You already know my thoughts about your upcoming race and don't be surprise if that number happens!!!!

Thanks Marty!!!  I will do the best that I can for that day.

I was in Milwaukee late Thursday and most of yesterday. Cold in Wisconsin!

Nice running, Nick - it's coming together!

Nick Morris wrote:

Schuey wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:10.19.13 -

6 miles...6.25 miles in total today.  A 1 mile warm up, 4 miles at MP (6:58), and a 1.25 mile cool down.  Cold and windy today, but it didn't stop me from wearing shorts and a tech shirt.  After the mile warm up I commenced to hitting the MP for the next 4 miles.  The splits for the 4 miles are as follows: 6:40, 7:02, 6:50, 6:40.  The 7:02 miles has a very long steep hill, so I gave back some time there.  After the second mile, though I settled in and put it in cruise control.  The remaining two miles felt really good, as I was relaxed.  I ended up running the 4 miles a little faster than MP at an average of 6:47 per mile.  the 1.25 mile cool down was a good way to end the workout.  12 miles tomorrow morning.

Nice run Nick! You already know my thoughts about your upcoming race and don't be surprise if that number happens!!!!

Thanks Marty!!!  I will do the best that I can for that day.

I know you will! It's been great to see your progress and it was even more fun being able to run a few miles with you last Saturday and to see it in person! Your welcome down anytime!

Nick Morris wrote:

Julie wrote:doing great! I need to break out the pants for tomorrow's 32 degree run. Hello fall!

You mean "Hello Winter"

I know but  I am in denial.

Schuey wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:

Schuey wrote:

Nick Morris wrote:10.19.13 -

6 miles...6.25 miles in total today.  A 1 mile warm up, 4 miles at MP (6:58), and a 1.25 mile cool down.  Cold and windy today, but it didn't stop me from wearing shorts and a tech shirt.  After the mile warm up I commenced to hitting the MP for the next 4 miles.  The splits for the 4 miles are as follows: 6:40, 7:02, 6:50, 6:40.  The 7:02 miles has a very long steep hill, so I gave back some time there.  After the second mile, though I settled in and put it in cruise control.  The remaining two miles felt really good, as I was relaxed.  I ended up running the 4 miles a little faster than MP at an average of 6:47 per mile.  the 1.25 mile cool down was a good way to end the workout.  12 miles tomorrow morning.

Nice run Nick! You already know my thoughts about your upcoming race and don't be surprise if that number happens!!!!

Thanks Marty!!!  I will do the best that I can for that day.

I know you will! It's been great to see your progress and it was even more fun being able to run a few miles with you last Saturday and to see it in person! Your welcome down anytime!

Thanks man!!!  The pleasure was all mine.  I finally got to run with "The Bull"

10.20.13 -

12 miles...A crisp October morning as we headed out for our 12 mile run.  A nice and easy pace for me as I was running with some friends.  This was my last double digit run before race day.  12.20 miles at an 8:28 pace.  Two weeks to race day!!

Has madness set in with the taper?

Julie wrote:Has madness set in with the taper?

Not really, but will probably soon.  The girlfriend told me this morning that she has a sore throat  

Guess who is popping Zicam and cough meds??  

Nick Morris wrote:

Julie wrote:Has madness set in with the taper?

Not really, but will probably soon.  The girlfriend told me this morning that she has a sore throat  

Guess who is popping Zicam and cough meds??  

And chug-a-lugging orange juice and Airborne? Hop to it, man!

oh, yeah, my daughter who is away in college has mono, and now my wife, who visited her yesterday, feels sick! I just want to run away for a week until after my race!

keep poppin' those good things!

Michael Enright wrote:oh, yeah, my daughter who is away in college has mono, and now my wife, who visited her yesterday, feels sick! I just want to run away for a week until after my race!

keep poppin' those good things!

Same to you...your race is sooner than mine!!

Nick Morris wrote:

Michael Enright wrote:oh, yeah, my daughter who is away in college has mono, and now my wife, who visited her yesterday, feels sick! I just want to run away for a week until after my race!

keep poppin' those good things!

Same to you...your race is sooner than mine!!

Stay healthy...both of you!