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Sunday, September 28, 2008
The Journey Continues...Next up Marrakech Marathon, Morroco
2 comments Posted by Rahul Verma at 9:08 PMClose to 4 months are left for the next marathon, in Marrakech, Morroco . Running in Appleton last weekend was an eye-opener, I realized we'll have to work hard to get back in good shape to complete the run. This week I put in around 40 miles of running and resumed strength training. The aim is to build a good tempo run tolerance of approximately 14 miles. I intend to run a warm-up run of around 2 miles at 9 minutes a mile pace, followed by alternating a mile each, at 8 minute/mile, and 8.45 minute/mile pace. The long runs will be over the weekends gradually increasing the distances to around 22 miles. This time around I plan to train at least 4 times a week.
Update:
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Mobile Phone...55-21-7849-6674
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Consequences of easing off on my training schedule, was quite evident when I ran yesterday. Although I was able to finish faster then last year by around 4 minutes, I expected better . I felt more fatigued, couldn't maintain my posture through the race. The race was well organized, well supported, through out the course by spectators, and water stations. The course was mo
stly flat, running through some neighborhoods, and then ending at the scenic Riverside Park Neenah. I was a little disappointed at my performance, however, the constellation was 2 of my friends joined me to run a Half Marathon for their first time. Ravi and Mohit ran a very good race. Of course, I was convincingly beaten by Sara from my office.
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