Half Marathon Training – Sunday Long Run

Today’s Goal: 8 miles
Actual Distance: 8 miles
Time: 1:16:27
Weather: Sunny; Not humid; 65 degrees; perfect.
Time of Day: 8 AM
Notes: Felt really good on this run. Ran all 8 miles without walking. Had GU chews 15 minutes before starting. Had a GU gel at 3 miles and again at 6. Felt strong when I finished at 8 miles. Could have run more, but decided to stick to plan.


Each Sunday will be breaking new ground with distance as 8 is the farthest I’ve ever run to this point.


6 weeks until race day.


Good run
A good run!


Tomorrow’s Goal: REST DAY

Half Marathon Training – Beaten by Snails Again

Today’s Goal: 4 miles
Actual Distance:4 miles
Time: 45:27
Weather: Hot; Very humid; Sunny; 86 degrees
Time of Day: 12:15 PM
Notes: Still tired; heat was a bit much today; been having migraine symptoms; against my better judgement, I had some drinks yesterday. I’m not hungover, but the drinks didn’t do anything for my energy. That’s for sure.


Tomorrow’s Goal: 8 miles

Isle of Man – No Girls Allowed!

Is this where the Little Rascals established their “He-Man Woman Haters Club” when they grew up?

I imagine the Isle is full of caves.

A man’s home is his castle, especially in Castletown.

Is there a White Castle in Castletown? Mmm… meat.

Isle of Man
Land of caves and meat.

Half Marathon Training – Just the Facts

Today’s Goal: 4 miles
Actual Distance: 4.1 miles
Time: 39:56
Weather: Hot; Not too humid; Sunny; 80 degrees
Time of Day: 12:30 PM
Notes: I had more energy today. I ate an energy gel 15 minutes before running. This probably helped.


Tomorrow’s Goal: 4 miles