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Sunday, August 27, 2006

Chicago countdown: Week 9 complete, 55 days to go

After yesterday's long run, I really didn't feel like putting any effort into a run, so did a slow paced 6K (3.7 miles) and threw in an 800 metre run at 4:30 km pace. Felt good. Considering I didn't run from Monday to Wednesday, I think my total mileage this week was pretty good.

Now, a couple of things on the horizon in what will be a big September for me.

  • I start a new job in two weeks. I resigned from my old job a week and a half ago and will be joining a rival website. I'm sad to leave after six years but excited for the challenge. I got it written in my new contract that I would have Oct. 20 and the 23rd off so I could do Chicago. Yep, I'm not going to throw away months of training away, no way.
  • I have three more 20 milers coming then on Oct. 1, the taper will begin. Three 20 milers in September. Ouch.
  • In one of my step-back Sundays, on Sept. 24, I have signed up for a half marathon. This will be the dress rehearsal for Chicago. The debate is whether I want to do the whole thing at marathon pace or try to run at my half marathon racing pace. One thing is certain: I would love to kick the ass of the time I logged there last year.

    Weekly total: 65K (40.5 miles)
    Time run this week: 5:48:28
    Year to date: 1,720.5K (1,069 miles)
    Marathon training to date: 668.5K (415 miles)
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    3 comments:

    1. Arcane7:04 PM

      Good luck on the new job! I'm thinking of doing the Port Perry Half. Although it's about an hour's drive away, it's cheap ($40), it's on the designated race day for the Pfitz plan (saturday) and it's 2 weeks earlier than scotiabank.

      I considered doing scotiabank but I think it's a bit too close to Oct 22 for me. I might end up doing it as part of my long run though.

      I would lean towards doing it at marathon pace if I were you, but that's just me. I'd be too afraid of injuring myself that close to the marathon.

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    2. Ryan7:43 PM

      Congratulations on the new job. Can you get Don Cherry's autograph for me?

      For your half, you should be OK to race - you just may want to add some recovery mileage. It will be a confidence boost for you if you get a PR and kill your old time.

      But, to R-cAne's point, if you feel tired and injury-prone, err on the side of caution.

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    3. yumke10:02 PM

      So maybe a month before the marathon is a bad time to truely race a half? I guess since the focus is on Chicago, I will decide on the pace based on how I feel that day.

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