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Aug 30, 2009
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Training is on track
by: Thompson

I couldn't find a local 10K on the appointed date in August, 2009, so I ran 25 laps on a track in 41:05. The heart rate hit 175 in just a few laps and 180 by 3 miles; fortunately, it remained at about 181 for the next 3 miles, and the pace never slackened. This should give me confidence that I'm on track for a 1:31:43 half in September and a 3:20 marathon in October.

Jul 04, 2009
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Good run --possible breakthrough coming
by: Troy Thompson

How does one update his own marathon story?
I ran a 19:57 5K, today, July 4th, 2009, my first sub-20 in fifteen years. It feels like the start of a breakthrough, perhaps what I've been waiting for for several years.

It was also fun to line up with a former Hansen runner--I guy who had once run a 2:14 marathon and competed in several Olympic trials--and to ask him a few questions.

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“Sidenote : Shoe Tips For Injury Control

While Using the 100 day Plan"


running shoesI'm often asked what shoes I personally recommend to help stay injury free while running (on the 100 day plan) so I'll add a little bit about it at the end of these Q and A's.

Good shoes are crucial if you want to stay injury free during your marathon journey. In general, the best is to find a shoe that fits your feet according to your foot type.

However, these three shoes will do an excellent job with their mild correction - and will work for most runners :

 

1. Asics Gel Kayano (click for zappos reviews for other runners views)

The legandary shoe from Asics. You cannot go wrong with this one.

 

2. Nike Pegasus Running Shoes

The most sold running shoes ever - and by every model seems to get better and better. About the same weight as the Kayano but the fit is a little bit different.

 

3. Asics GT 2150

The 2150 is a great alternative for the faster work you'll be doing in the 100 day plan. It is one of the few shoes that "feels" like a lightweight one but at the same time has more than enough stabilty to prevent injuries with the marathon type length of some of the interval sessions.

A tips for international (non-US) runners : check out roadrunnerssports.com : Example : Asics Kayano (RoadRunnerssports) they ship worldwide and it can really save you some money on your shoes.

 

regards,

shoes

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