Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - Ryan

The road to the 2010 Chicago Marathon has begun. So far, Taxi, Garett, Leanna, and I have signed up to run (still waiting on Nathan). I'm really looking forward to this for several reasons:

1. Leanna hopefully can qualify for Boston so we can run it together next year
2. It's Taxi, Garett, and Nathan's first marathon
3. If training goes well and the conditions are right, I'd like to run in the low-2:40s

In terms of training, my schedule called for 10 miles @ 6:52. I decided to run from the house, down the trail, down Pear Orchard, and back. My legs felt a little tired, but nothing too bad. I'm thinking another run similar to this tomorrow, then maybe a tempo run on Thursday.

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for RNR NOLA 44

Also, Sammy Wanjiru is running the RNR Mardi Gras Half Marathon. He is the current world record holder in the half marathon (58:33, or sub 4:50 / mile pace). Ryan Hall (the current American half marathon record holder) was supposed to run as well, but he backed out after a "lackluster" 1:04 half marathon a few weeks ago. That would've been a great race. If the conditions are right, Wanjiru has a shot a lowering his world record again.

Daily mileage: 10.0
Weekly mileage: 10.0
Miles on Lunartrainers: 336.0
Miles on Lunaracers: 98.8