27 Apr 2008

Big Sur International Marathon - 4:04:51 [Results]

That was tough! Hilly all the way, windy and over 25 degrees by the time we finished. A race report has been posted on the Up & Runners site. Photos are on the MarathonFoto site. Slide shows have been put up by the Monterey County Herald and KSBW.

Mile 1 - 9:21
Mile 2 - 9:34
Mile 3 - 8:39
Mile 4 - 10:02
Mile 5 - 9:19
Mile 6 - 9:11
Mile 7 - 9:15
Mile 8 - 9:29
Mile 9 - 9:20
Mile 10 - 8:46
Mile 11 - 10:33
Mile 12 - 10:02
Mile 13 - 8:26
Half - 2:03:48
Mile 14 - 8:35
Mile 15 - 9:00
Mile 16 - 9:34
Mile 17 - 8:47
Mile 18 - 9:29
Mile 19 - 9:10
Mile 20 - 9:22
Mile 21 - 9:23
Mile 22 - 10:02
Mile 23 - 9:46
Mile 24 - 9:34
Mile 25 - 8:57
Mile 26 - 9:26


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26 Apr 2008

Running:
5km - 30:00

Early morning jog along the very scenic sea side in Monteray.

Yesterday's preparation was slightly different: Jonny and I cycled the Golden Gate Bridge on a tandem and then got sun burned driving in a Cabriolet on Highway 1!

Went to the marathon expo today and listened to Dean Karnazes. Also been whale watching in the afternoon which was pretty amazing (pictures taken with iPhone, hence the lack to quality).

Now going for carbo-loading before I hopefully get a few hours sleep.

24 Apr 2008

Swim: 800m (20, 20, 20, 20)

Hotel pool. Took a reaction to whatever was in the water.

23 Apr 2008

Running:
8km - 45:00

Tapering run from Bay Bridge to Fisherman's Wharf alongside the Pacific with views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Life is tough...

22 Apr 2008

Gym: 60 minutes (30 cardio, 30 strength)

Another gym, this time in San Francisco. Included easy 15 minutes on the treadmill; groin / hip has not improved, but should be ok for the weekend.

Pre-Marathon Body Composition

Weight
92.7kg (+1.5)
Body Fat
20.2% (+0.4)
Total Body Water
53.2% (-0.3)
Muscle Mass
70.4kg (+0.5)
Physique Rating
2 (0)
Basal Metabolic Rate2170 KJ (+19)
Metabolism Age
34 (+1)
Bone Mass
3.6kg (+1)

Comparison against Barcelona Marathon. Weight very high, but muscle mass over 70kg first the time.

20 Apr 2008

Running:
16.1km - 1:33:30

Last 10 mile tapering run alongside the coast. Right thigh a bit tight; not sure if this is related to the groin problems. Some biofreeze required...

18 Apr 2008

Gym: 45minutes (15 cardio, 30 strength)

Very nice gym in Barcelona.

15 Apr 2008

Running:
13.6km - 1:16

Easy run. Legs still a bit heavy from the 20 miler at the weekend.

Oh, also entered the lottery for the New York Marathon...

13 Apr 2008

Running:
32km - 2:59

Quite a good run, albeit 2 almost-AFs during the first hour. Second half 4 minutes faster than first and going on wouldn't have been a problem. 2 weeks to go - tapering time again!

11 Apr 2008

Running:
10.7km - 1:01

Easy run in freak conditions. Sun, snow, hail stones and a lot of rain.

09 Apr 2008

Running:
16.4km - 1:30

Moderate speed run; groin still a bit tight.

Had my first sports massage afterwards which was very relaxing.

06 Apr 2008

Titanic 10km - 48:16 [Results]

km 1 - 5:12
km 2 - 5:17
km 3 - 4:59
km 4 - 4:52
km 5 - 4:39 / 24:59
km 6 - 4:40
km 7 - 4:44
km 8 - 4:43
km 9 - 4:40
km 10 - 4:26 / 23:13

Decided to take it easy at the beginning after the long run yesterday, a bit of a niggle in the groin area, strong and bitterly cold wind and even some snow.

05 Apr 2008

Running:
28.8km - 2:44

Decided to increase the mileage a bit after receiving notification that I have been accepted for the Big Sur International Marathon (apparently the largest rural marathon in the world) in 3 weeks time!!!

02 Apr 2008

Running:
13.3km - 1:11

Some slow miles, some hilly miles and some very quick miles.

Body Composition April 2008

Weight
91.9kg (+0.7)
Body Fat
20.9% (+1.1)
Total Body Water
52.6% (-0.9)
Muscle Mass
69.2kg (-0.7)
Physique Rating
2 (0)
Basal Metabolic Rate2133 KJ (-18)
Metabolism Age
36 (+3)
Bone Mass
3.6kg (+1)

Not moving in the right direction...