LONG Run- July 26

Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 87 ft Location: New York City, NY Elev. Gain: +3 ft Date: 07/26/08 Up/Downhill: [+859/-856] Time: 04:51 AM Difficulty: 3.6 / 5.0   Weather: Fair   72 F temp; 63% humidity   72 F heat index; winds Calm Performance Distance: 17.02 miles Goal: 18 miles Time: 2:21:50 Speed: 7.2 mph Attained: 95% Pace: 8' 20 /mi Calories: 2186 Map

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LONG Run- July 19

Second long run since the official start of marathon training. I think it was a high quality run, but the heat made it a tough one. I carried 32 oz of GU Sports drink with me in addition to two tubes of GU Gel. I still registered about 5-6 lbs of fluid loss. I am feeling rather well; not too sore. Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 83 ft Location: New York City, NY Elev. Gain: +3 ft Date: 07/19/08 Up/Downhill: [+915/-912] Time: 05:09 AM Difficulty: 4.4 / 5.0 Weather: Fair with Haze 78 F temp; 66% humidity 80 F heat index; winds W 7 Performance Distance: 15.75 miles Goal: 16 miles Time: 2:06:38 Speed: 7.5 mph Attained: 98% Pace: 8' 02 /mi Calories: 2022 Map

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Run- July 18

Performance Distance: 4.00 miles Time: 0:28:13 Speed: 8.5 mph Pace: 7' 03 /mi Calories: 541

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Run- July 17

Performance Distance: 6.40 miles Time: 0:45:00 Speed: 8.6 mph Pace: 7' 01 /mi Calories: 864

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Run- July 16

Performance Distance: 7.85 miles Goal: 6 miles Time: 0:58:30 Speed: 8.1 mph Attained: 131% Pace: 7' 27 /mi Calories: 1008

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Run- July 15

Yesterday I took a day off to recover from Sunday's run. I had a nice run in the park today. I looked at the Boston Marathon qualifying times for my age 3:10. I wonder if I can train hard enough and make the cut this year. Performance Distance: 7.92 miles Goal: 16 miles Time: 0:57:46 Speed: 8.2 mph Attained: 50% Pace: 7' 17 /mi Calories: 1008 Map

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Run- July 13

Performance Distance: 14.24 miles Goal: 14 miles Time: 1:54:51 Speed: 7.5 mph Attained: 101% Pace: 8' 03 /mi Calories: 1815 Map

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Run- July 12

Performance Distance: 6.91 miles Goal: 6 miles Time: 0:53:13 Speed: 7.8 mph Attained: 115% Pace: 7' 42 /mi Calories: 918 Map

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Today's Run- July 11

Finally got out and ran in the park. The temperature and humidity levels were perfect for the morning run. There was a lot of activity in the park, more than typical at 5:30 AM. Usually it is us runners, bikers and the occasional person walking their dog. Today the activity centered in the preparations for tomorrow's Bon Jovi concert on the Great Lawn. The Park Drive will be closed tomorrow between 72nd and 86 Streets so maybe I should run on one of the river paths. Activity Route: Central Park Loop- Home S Elev. Avg: 76 ft Location: New York City, NY Elev. Gain: +13 ft Date: 07/11/08 Up/Downhill: [+501/-488] Time: 05:30 AM Difficulty: 2.8 / 5.0 Weather: Fair 67 F temp; 65% humidity 67 F heat index; winds NE 3 Performance Distance: 8.03 miles Time: 1:00:09 Speed: 8.0 mph Pace: 7' 29 /mi Calories: 1055 Map New York City, New York

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Today's Run- July 9

Third day in a row running on a treadmill. I hope to be running outside tomorrow and just in time for a break in the weather. Performance Distance: 6.38 miles Time: 0:45:00 Speed: 8.5 mph Pace: 7' 03 /mi Calories: 890

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Thanks for the Shout-out...

Today I received a most generous and unsolicited shout-out from Dawn at Myveryownrunningblog.blogspot.com. Dawn is an old friend who is running this year's NYC Marathon with Team Reeve and raising $10,000 in honor of her dad who suffered spinal cord injury many years ago. Check out her blog (its funny) to find out how you can support her.

Today's Run- July 8

Another treadmill run at the gym. I will confess, I find running on a treadmill much harder than running outside. One, I always feel there is not enough ventilation at the gym. I am always gasping for air. Two, having to keep a constant unchanging pace is hard to do. I always feel like constantly adjusting and readjusting my pace as I go along on a run. Lastly, it is boring as hell; there is nothing to see. Anyway today I felt hotter inside the gym than I think I would have been outside running in the 90 degree temperature. Performance Distance: 6.15 miles Time: 0:45:00 Speed: 8.2 mph Pace: 7' 19 /mi Calories: 789

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Today's Run- July 7

Because of time constraints I find myself running on a treadmill a lot more often than I desire. For half of this week I am alone with my two girls so running outside is not an option. I make due on a treadmill at the gym near work when I can. Here are today's stats. Performance Distance: 6.50 miles Time: 0:46:00 Speed: 8.5 mph Pace: 7' 04 /mi Calories: 807

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July 4th Parade Pictures

Here are some picks from the 4th of July parade in East Longmeadow, MA where I spent most the weekend. It was rainy and I got zero runs in but it was relaxing. One thing I don't get is the connection between Independence Day and the clown in the picture above.

Happy Independence Day...

We are heading to Massachusetts for the 4th of July for some traditional Independence Day parading and BBQing. I hope for at least one good run while I am up there. I will post pictures and details when I return to NYC. Happy 4th everybody.