Training for April 1st

Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 0 ft Location: -- Elev. Gain: +0 ft Date: 04/01/08 Up/Downhill: [+0/-0] Time: 12:45 PM Difficulty: 1.9 / 5.0 Performance Distance: 6.38 miles Time: 0:45:00 Speed: 8.5 mph Pace: 7' 03 /mi Calories: 890

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Fund Raising For Cancer

When I first started this blog I mentioned that one of my goals was make the running of the marathon more than just about me. So today I signed up to join Team Fred and raise money to support The Aubrey Fund for Pediatric Cancer Research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Making the decision to compete in a marathon was a big one, and training for the race so far has been grueling. However, I know that any challenge I face in completing this personal goal is put into perspective when I consider what children with cancer face every day. I hope that you join me as I try to raise $3000 for this cause. I have included a link to my fund raising page on this blog. Thanks.

Scotland Run 10K

It was a beautiful morning today. Sunny with light winds an a steady 37 F. Perfect early spring weather. There were at least a couple of thousand people running today in celebration of Scotland Day. Some showed their Scottish pride by wearing kilts during the run. It was a great run. Along the route we were some times accompanied by the sounds of bagpipes. My time for the 10k was 42:33. Which placed me at 376 overall. I think it was a very good effort for only my second race in a while and also considering I ran almost 15 miles the day before. I don't have pictures of the event yet. Hopefully some will surface.

Long Run Stats...

Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 78 ft Location: New York City, NY Elev. Gain: +13 ft Date: 03/29/08 Up/Downhill: [+849/-836] Time: 05:28 AM Difficulty: 4.2 / 5.0 Weather: Fair 33 F temp; 55% humidity 33 F heat index; winds Vrbl 7 Performance Distance: 14.15 miles Goal: 12 miles Time: 2:00:23 Speed: 7.1 mph Attained: 117% Pace: 8' 30 /mi Calories: 1879 Map

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Long-run Prep...

I just did a quick equipment check for the long run this morning.  The temperature for the run (5:00 AM)  is expected to be 32 C.  I'll have to run in my winter gear this late in March (long sleeve shirt, running tights and the necessary shorts).  I'll also bring my water/fuel belt full with of course water and Clif Shot Blocks for fuel.  The final necessary prep item is of course the Vaseline to prevent chafing from friction (kind of gross but a necessary item in a runners supply kit).  

Friday's Run...

This is today's work-out data.  The plan for this weekend is to run 15 miles tomorrow and a 10k Race on Sunday.

Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 0 ft Location: -- Elev. Gain: +0 ft Date: 03/28/08 Up/Downhill: [+0/-0] Time: 11:45 AM Difficulty: 1.9 / 5.0 Performance Distance: 6.38 miles Time: 0:45:00 Speed: 8.5 mph Pace: 7' 03 /mi Calories: 890

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Night Run At the Park...

Here are the stats of tonight's run in Central Park.

Activity Route: -- Elev. Avg: 74 ft Location: New York City, NY Elev. Gain: +7 ft Date: 03/26/08 Up/Downhill: [+531/-524] Time: 08:03 PM Difficulty: 2.9 / 5.0 Weather: Fair 54 F temp; 32% humidity 54 F heat index; winds Calm Performance Distance: 8.10 miles Goal: 7' 30 min/mi pace for 6 miles Time: 1:03:33 Speed: 7.7 mph Attained: 115% Pace: 7' 50 /mi Calories: 1078 Map

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