A Passion for Running

Comment by brent

Monday May 07, 2007 @

WOAH. good job man. whew.

Comment by Thomas

Tuesday May 08, 2007 @

While I think you ran a great 20 miler, what on earth are you doing, running a long MP run 12 days before the marathon?

Don’t tell me. That Andrew bloke made you do it, didn;t he? He’s nuts.

(BUT, if it works then I’ll copy your methods)

Comment by Mark

Tuesday May 08, 2007 @

Hi Thomas,

It was 13 days out.

And, judging how I react to Andrew’s coaching, I’d say I’m in very good hands.

Also, experience tells me I do better with a long run two weeks out than three weeks out.

Comment by 21stCenturyMom

Tuesday May 08, 2007 @

That is outstanding - your training has been quite an inspiration. I am about to start training to be a faster runner so I’m going to have re-read your whole blog - or something. Thank God I don’t have to do it in sub zero weather!!

Comment by Juls

Tuesday May 08, 2007 @

Yikes, that’s AWESOME. Glad to hear that you’re feeling good too.

Comment by Lara

Tuesday May 08, 2007 @

Hot Diggity Mark! Your hard work is reaping some wonderful benefits!!

Comment by Jon (was) in Michigan

Wednesday May 09, 2007 @

Geez, Mark. Are you sure you are cut out for this running stuff?

Comment by Bruce

Thursday May 10, 2007 @

Nice run Mark, good to see you’re fully fit again after that scare last month.

Comment by Robb

Friday May 11, 2007 @

Outstanding. I have found that a slower or ‘gentle’ warm up is the key to successful, faster long runs. You are ready Mark.

Just over a week to go. Hold tight.

Comment by Dawn - Pink Chick

Friday May 11, 2007 @

Nicely done! I’m gonna have to hire this Andrew guy myself.

Comment by Anonymous

Monday May 14, 2007 @

Great job! Ditto Dawn’s idea!!

Comment by Jennifer

Monday May 14, 2007 @

That’s a great training run, Mark. You’re so ready for this marathon. I’m looking forward to your results.

Comment by chandra

Tuesday May 15, 2007 @

damn— that’s great! ditto on Jennifer - looking forward to your marathon results!

Comment by jeanne

Wednesday May 16, 2007 @

you’re the blogfather…we would never expect less of you!

that’s truly outstanding mark. you will peak on race day!

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Monday August 13, 2007 @

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