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The past week

guest — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:46:18 GMT

Hey all!

It's been a bit since I posted last, so I'm sorry about that. This past week was crazy and I literally had no time for the computer or anything else for that matter. I came down with a cold last week, totally out of the blue, but I ended up spending the whole week taking care of myself and subsequently my girlfriend.

Anyways, I hate that I lost a week because I was really making some progress, but it was probably for the best.

I came back on Tuesday and started back on my program to see how much I lost. Turns out, I hadn't lost much at all and in fact, I ended up feeling better this run than I have in a long time. Funny how a week off can do a world of good, eh?

Here's how the rest of the week looks in terms of training:

Today: 2 softball games (Yay! )

Tomorrow: 5 miles in the am, decent pace

Friday: 6 miles in the am, slightly slower pace

Saturday: 3 miles, just under 5k pace

Sunday: 11 miles

I don't think I've ever ran 30 miles in a week, but I'm feeling better and better about my running, so I should do fine.

Also, I'm beginning my planning phase for this upcoming track season at Wentworth. I'm beginning my first year as head coach and distance coach. I'm using this first year as a learning year, trying to pick up new ideas to use and hopefully to keep students coming back. If anyone has any ideas for training programs in sprinting, distance and field events, it would be much appreciated!!!

Till next time,

Clint

"Man imposes his own limitations, don't set any" --Anthony Bailey

I need more content!

guest — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:56:18 GMT

I've realized that this blog hasn't become much of anything other than me complaining that I don't want to run.

I've decided that I will try and do more research on running and nutrition so that I can bring more to this community. Nutrition especially because that is something I have always been interested in but haven't learned nearly enough about.

Happy running,

Clint

"Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or gazelle - when the sun comes up, you'd better be running."

Another week

guest — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:45:25 GMT

Here goes another week......

I have a week off from classes but I'm still at school. Why? I thought it'd be a good idea to get some work study in since I'm a bit strapped for cash right now. However, sleep sounds so good right now!!

Anyways, had a really good run yesterday afternoon and I'm looking forward to the week ahead.

Happy running,

Clint

" It's at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys" --Emil Zatopek

More motivation

guest — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:30:28 GMT

Finally got some decent sleep...hopefully I can get my schedule back on track today.

Heres some more motivation.

in T- 9months 25 days.

Happy Running!

"You have to wonder at times what your doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." -Pre

Running is mainly mental

guest — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:53:46 GMT

So after having a rough few days getting out to go running, I decided to try and pump myself up a little. I came across these mental strategies that I hope will help me get out of this rut.

Happy running,

Clint

"Having a true faith is the most difficult thing in the world. Many will try to take it from you."

Well today was a bust

guest — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:17:20 GMT

So today was supposed to be my long run...actually 8 miles to be exact. I have been feeling a bit tired this week so I decided to cut it back to 5 miles just so I can get some distance without killing myself. Turns out I barely made it 3 miles and felt like **** the whole time.

When will this end???

I know I need to change certain things in my life (i.e. sleep habits, food intake) to enable me to have more energy, but I have never felt this run down in a long time.

I've decided to run the Baystate Marathon as my qualifier for the Boston Marathon. It's close and from what I've heard its the easiest marathon to run that will qualify you for the Boston. One thing I've also found out about running in New England is that no race is ever easy.......ever.

Until next time,

Happy running!

"I don't just go out there and run. I like to give people watching something exciting."

Welcome!

guest — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:50:09 GMT

Hey everyone! I have finally decided to start a blog. Each day, I will try to post about my training for a marathon (TBD) this winter. My hopes are to qualify for the Boston Marathon which is in only 10 months!

You can find my training regimen on coolrunning's website @: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/128.shtml

I am going with this for now, but I plan on doing more research and finding something that may work a little better with my schedule. Feel free to send me any of your thoughts, ideas or comments as well!

Happy running!

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrafice the gift" --Pre