Blog Posts on marathon training
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Going Beyond 26.2 by BarefootDaves on Apr 5, 2012Martin (aka Coyote) sent me an SMS asking for the brand of the hydration vest that Jaymie (Bull Runner) used during her run in La Mesa Ecopark. The design was similar to what Peter Kennedy (1st runner up) used when he did his BDM102 this year. I th...
TBR Dream Marathon Chronicles - Part 2 by BarefootDaves on Mar 30, 2012Picking up from where we left off in my previous post Right there and then I realized the huge number of marathon dreamers. Jaymie's program is very friendly to any runner who aims to finish a full marathon. The program will give anyone the courag...
TBR Dream Marathon Chronicles - Part 1 by BarefootDaves on Mar 22, 2012Nov 2011. Went online and booked a room at El Cielito Inn. Made a decision to be near the venue. I didn't want to entertain additional stress by driving myself to Nuvali. Also, I want to get as much sleep the day before the ev...
Congrats To All TBRDM 2012 Finishers! by BarefootDaves on Mar 18, 2012Give yourself a pat on the back. For stepping on the starting line. For not giving up despite the pain. For believing in yourself. For crossing the finish line with a big, big smile. You are now a marathoner!
Marathon Endurance Training Runs by Kastilyong Lapis on Dec 2, 2011Probably the most important training run for a marathon is the long run. Why? Simply put, marathon is a long long run. You have to be prepared to run long for several hours, typically from 4 or 5 in the morning up to 8, 9 maybe 10am. It could be the...
Running in the Rain: Get High by The Chickzilla on Oct 12, 2011So today’s order of business was to run a 10km tempo run. So I ran around my village. Covering 10km meant I’d have to do all streets twice. After 3km, it started to drizzle. I decided to head home to … Continue reading ͛...
Building Up Mileage - Milo Finals Training Schedule by Kastilyong Lapis on Sep 27, 2011After my July marathon, I rested and remained on my bed on Sunday mornings. From 211 kilometers of mileage last July, I logged a measly 35 kilometers for the whole of August. I loved the rest though and I absolutely took comfort from my bed rathe...
Just Finished a Marathon? Then Drink Beer! by on Sep 6, 2011A recent study showed that beer is a good drink for recovery after running a marathon. But it is not just any beer. The beer should be nonalcoholic. According to the researchers from Technical University of Munich, a consumption of 1-1.5 liter per da...
Week Eight of 9 Weeks To Milo by Kastilyong Lapis on Jul 26, 2011Started tapering already for the Milo marathon this Sunday. WOOHOO!! HERE WE GO!!! I had visualized my marathon finish a few times already. Each time I dream of it, I always want to raise my hand in triumph as the tears fall down my fac...
Journey To Forty Two by BarefootDaves on Jul 24, 2011A few weeks back, I've finally decided to take on a new challenge. Have a taste of a full marathon. Yes folks, forty two kilometers. The whole shebang! Not just to cover the distance but to finish it with a very decent time. I consulted Running...
