You read right - I re-read my old training logs and although I had some weeks of 70 kms the average were closer to 50. God, I wish that was all it took for me. Hmm I just looked at my Boston Log, I think you were right Jen, I ran longer. The average weekly distance from weeks 5-16 of my training cy...

Just a bit of a hijack here, because it sounds like monkey wants to focus on shorter races now, but.... Getting the miles up into the 40-50 kms per week range will really help you with the fade / cramping you are getting at the end of your marathons, in my opinion. It worked for me, knocking 8-10 m...

You have lots of great advice here, and you have already done more marathons in one year than I have done in my life (four!). Getting the miles up into the 40-50 kms per week range will really help you with the fade / cramping you are getting at the end of your marathons, in my opinion. It worked fo...

Still working on the buildup to Boston Marathon training - 5 kms tonight plus some core workout.

Then Monday Night Football!

No one started the daily thread yet? Whoa! I am going for 12 LSD and then planning Math units all day. Have a great day maniacs!

The snow stopped during my run, and then the sun came out - suddenly I felt way overdressed! LOL

Anyway, 8kms in 39 minutes! Now to stretch and shower...

I have a Tempo Run (40 minutes) to do this morning. Brrr!!

Rest day today.

Yes it is icy, saw a commuting cyclist go down hard while taking a corner this morning. He didn't appear to hit his head but his feelings were hurt!

Ran 5 kms easy pace, then did some strength work at home. Enjoying coffee while I mark homework and watch football - love this time of year!

A little stiff from speed work last night...but fully fueled from a Keg size NY tenderloin last night...Easy Run of 8 kms on the schedule for tonight!

Stay warm maniacs.

INterval training on the track - very dark - lucky I didn't twist an ankle.

8 x 200 m intervals, at about 30-35 secs per. Now to shower and refuel!

I think I will do it too. Haven't registered yet - will update once I am in!

8 kms to do tonight after work, then out for a dinner date to celebrate my birthday! Actually my birthday is tomorrow but I am going out with an old friend tomorrow night - gotta spread the love!

Want to run but my NEW BED is getting delivered between the vague hours of 5-9 p.m. So I think I will do weights and core workout instead, maybe even jog on the spot LOL.

Have a great day maniacs!

What a great report! What an experience! You have a great running partner too - he helped me a lot at Boston.

Man this sounds great! But I will be in Boston just a few weeks before the Hoopla...won't be able to make it to Vancouver. Share the photos!

Sunny, cool and windy here in T.O. as well. I ran 2 kms warm up, then blew through 5 kms in 21:01, then 2 kms warm down!

Parent / teacher interviews are done. Whew! Now to go out for a relaxed 10 kms (or more) - will play it by ear, go with the flow!

RA wrote: I was too tired and hungry. This is the norm now for my after work runs.

That's the hardest part about running after work for me too - hunger!

8 kms planned for tonight (in the rain, it looks like). Then I have a date! With an female Ironman! (Does that sound weird?).

Heading out soon for a 5 km Easy Run. Colder out there this evening!

No one has started a daily thread? Is that possible?

If so I am heading out for a 35-minute Tempo Run, then brunch in a local greasy spoon.

Have a great day, maniacs!

Going for my LSD today, running with a triathlete!

It's supposed to be my rest day but I didn't get my run in yesterday...looking forward to an easy 5-6 kms in the sunshine after work!

Jogger Barbie wrote:No hills for me but I'll watch for you

Didn't see any of the usual suspects...maybe next week!