My goals are basically the same as last year, that is, to qualify for Boston. However, last year I pushed very hard on all my runs. I feel that this hurt me by causing my legs to bulk up. So this time I’m looking to work hard, but to do my long runs at an easier pace and intensity. I also plan to work with the advanced Boston Qualifier group. Maybe it’ll help me last a little longer. Finally, I’m running during the summer which will be quite different since I don’t feel that I can breathe as well in Austin’s summer heat.
Monthly Archives: May 2006
Summer marathon course
I’ve signed up for the summer marathon course with Rogue Training Systems. My plan is to run the Chicago marathon on October 22, 2006. This is my first out-of-town marathon, and my first to train over the hot hot Austin summer. I’ve selected the Boston Qualifying group, which is the most mileage, and most intense group. I’ll be running with people much younger than I and at the far back of the pack. When I asked the coach Mac Allen if it would be ok to join his group he said sure that there’d be some women to run with (guys are too fast for me at my age) – sheesh.
