Long Beach Marathon ......... Last Stage of My Journey!!

Can't overcome the effect of being sick for 3 weeks. Too weak after 16 miles. Walked the last 10 miles to finish @ 5:56:49. Not what I planned to end My Journey but still happy and proud. Nine (9) marathons in one year is something I will always remember.

 

3 Weeks To Long Beach

Can't  get over my laziness. The focus, determination and ability to run hurt were all missing.  It's not because of burnout or lack of motivation.  Never been this healthy since I started the Journey. It's just that when on a long run, the first sign of tiredness or pain, I cut short my run. No more passion and worst, been looking forward for non- running days on my training schedule.

Just hoping that my woes got nothing to do with  being almost 71 years old.  Maybe need to slow down and have more fun.

Training Update:
                                       Weekly Total                     Longest Dist
Week 20 - 29                      29                                      10
Week 27 - 02                      27                                      10
Week 03 - 09                      30                                      10
Week 10 - 16                      30                                      11.3

 On Wednesday will be my last shot of a 15+ LSD. 
Good luck to me!

Long Beach ICB Marathon - Last Stage of My Journey

My Journey will end where it started ........ at the Long Beach ICB Marathon.   The event will be on October 7 and it will be my 9th marathon within 365.  Since last week, I been training at the beach walk which is part of the event route.  It's hot,  humid and no ocean breeze.

Training:
Week                                       Miles            Longest Run
August 13 - August 19              22                       9
August 20 - August 26              29                     10 miles

Training Goals
20 miles LSD
10K @ 57 minutes
Half @ 2h:10m

Finish Time Goal
4:42:00  or a PR

Proud to be an MM

My 1st DNS(Did Not Start).........

Got my 1st DNS(did not start). It's not my fault, though. Stage 9 of My Journey was moved to San Monica, CA. and just been notified 3 day ago. No time to make the travel arrangement , beside I am tired and unmotivated to run this stage of My Journey.

Will  concentrate my training for the Long Beach International Bank Marathon, the last stage of My Journey and try to set a new PR. A PR is a good motivation.

Venue was moved from Long beach to San Monica beach walk.

This morning did an LSD run at the original route(Long Beach).  Heat was unforgiving. No place to hide. After one loop, I quit(need 3 loops to complete a marathon).  

 

Distance: 9 miles

Time : 1:34:27

My Journey - Photo Update!!!!

Notes:
1. Ventura - Gradual downhill from start to finish ...... 5:05:40;  My 1st journey without walking but bothered  by plantar faciitis.

2. San Francisco - Most Challenging Course ............ 5:05:47; My 1st injury free journey.

3. Felt like, I got few more miles left on my wheels.

4. LSD of 13 miles tomorrow in preparation for Stage 9 of My Journey.

Summer Showdown - Stage 9 of My Journey

August 19, 2012

Come join us for the Summer Showdown!!!  We are starting earlier to beat the summer heat.  These are great low key, high quality events hosted by the awesome Rocket Racing Productions.

This is a low key event, with a limited number of participants accepted and participating (usually no more then 50 people). All the participants will have their results posted with their names and times. And FREE pictures for everyone posted on our Facebook page after the event! Pacers and crew are welcome at any time. There are numerous restrooms and water fountains along the course.

This race will be my LSD run in preparation for the Long Beach International Bank Marathon to be held on October 7.  

San Francisco Marathon Update:

Overall: 4820 out of 6440
M 70-99: 14 out of 28
Age/Grade: 55.56% 

Finish: 5:05:47 Pace: 11:40
Tag Time: 5:05:47
Gun Time: 6:08:27

The SFM distance was 26.5M, not 26.2M.   Used of alternate routes to control traffic might be the culprit.

Recovery Gone Bad:

Day after the SFM, I jogged/walked the street and trails of Walnut Creek. The streets and trails are very challenging(nasty uphill and downhill) that I hurt my hamstring, hip pointer and lower back. My wife had to help me get up of the bed and get in and out of the car.  It's only this morning  that I was able to run 2.5 miles but had to wear back support.

Henceforth :
 Regardless of how I feel after a marathon run, I will not do any recovery run for a week..  Just light workout at the Y, eat, drink and relax.

Goals:
1. Summer Showdown Marathon - August 19 ..... Easy run/walk to finish.
2. Long Beach International Bank - Oct 7 ........... To finish under 5 hrs.

San Francisco Marathon - Stage 8 of My Journey

My most satisfying run  not because of my finished time and the SFM challenging course, but for the first time I was injury free crossing the finish line.

Time: 5:05:40

My son Time: 3:57:00

For my effort, I received the Finisher Medal, Medal for doing the LA and San Francisco and a Hoodie for doing the 1st half, 2nd Half and Full in consecutive years.

Details to follow: