I just ran a 5K at the gym on the treadmill in my Vibram's. My pace was 11.29 minutes per mile.
I would have liked to get outside, but I think this a good alternative to night time running in the rain.
Time remaining: 152 days to the Nash Half and 714 days to the Solar Eclipse
Monday, November 29, 2010
Shoes!
I love shoes. In fact, I think I might like the act of shoe shopping more than the shoes. I often shoe shop online, constantly saving items for later or adding them to my cart, but never buying. The problem is that shoes are expensive.
So that brings me to my running dilemma, what should I wear on my feet?
Lately, I have been rockin' the Vibram Five Fingers. (Those are my feet.)
Totally funky and fun, right? I really like the idea of barefoot running and these shoes help me do that without getting quite so dirty and beat up. On the other hand, I haven't gone more than 4 miles in them. Plus, one has started to squeak, the seam started to come undone (which I suppose I could fix), and one of my toes seems to get beat up more than the others. They also don't keep my feet very warm.
My other option is the Nike Free's I've had for a few years now. They kind of look like this, but more purple and pink.
I like them since they allow me to wear socks to keep my ankles warm and they are pretty comfy. Unfortunately, they are pretty old so I would probably need to get a new pair which means spending $80.
I'd like to note that I am not really following the rules on how often you should change your running shoes. I like wearing minimalist shoes, but I've never really clocked the miles required to train for and complete an actual marathon. Will my shoe collection be sufficient?
My plan is to start out with the Vibram's since I have been running in those for a few months. The tricky part will be seeing how/when/if I will switch to Nike Free's. I guess it will be a fun little science experiment.
So that brings me to my running dilemma, what should I wear on my feet?
Lately, I have been rockin' the Vibram Five Fingers. (Those are my feet.)
My other option is the Nike Free's I've had for a few years now. They kind of look like this, but more purple and pink.
I like them since they allow me to wear socks to keep my ankles warm and they are pretty comfy. Unfortunately, they are pretty old so I would probably need to get a new pair which means spending $80.
I'd like to note that I am not really following the rules on how often you should change your running shoes. I like wearing minimalist shoes, but I've never really clocked the miles required to train for and complete an actual marathon. Will my shoe collection be sufficient?
My plan is to start out with the Vibram's since I have been running in those for a few months. The tricky part will be seeing how/when/if I will switch to Nike Free's. I guess it will be a fun little science experiment.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
So what is a Solar Eclipse Marathon?
The best place to get the details about the race is at the website here: Solar Eclipse Marathon.
The basic idea is that on Nov 14, 2012 there will be a solar eclipse. In Port Douglas, Australia, they will have a full eclipse which means that they will see the sun be completely blocked out by the moon. The race starts immediately after the sun beings to reappear from behind the moon (about 6:30am). Then it's 26.2 miles around Port Douglas on an adventurous marathon.
An adventure marathon, according to the website, is "characterized by a location of magnificent scenery and/or a unique cultural atmosphere, as well as being more physically demanding than traditional marathons...Various surfaces (rock, ice, gravel, asphalt etc.) must occur on the course. Abrupt ascents must be part of the course; at minimum 5-10% ascents spread over 5 to 10 km. Extreme elements must be part of the course, e.g. high altitude, steep ascents, sand dunes, cold/frost or heat...runners finish 25-75% later than at an average marathon." I'm tired already. In addition to this ultra special solar eclipse marathon, they have Polar Circle Marathon, a Great Wall marathon, and 2 other crazy ones.
Because I have never run a marathon, I will need to train and I will need to run at least 2-3 other marathons before Nov 2012. I have a little less than 2 years so I think my biggest hurdle will be my own bad lazy habits. That is why I started this blog. Maybe this will help me persevere when I just don't feel like it.
The blog will have several main themes:
1. Training for a marathon while in business school with very little time and money
2. Being a vegetarian athelete
3. Running all the races in between now and Nov 2012
Here is my tentative race schedule to help me prepare for 2012:
Finally, at the end of every post I will provide a countdown to the 2012 marathon as well as the upcoming race.
So, 715 days to Solar Eclipse and 153 days to the Nashville Half. Wish me luck!
The basic idea is that on Nov 14, 2012 there will be a solar eclipse. In Port Douglas, Australia, they will have a full eclipse which means that they will see the sun be completely blocked out by the moon. The race starts immediately after the sun beings to reappear from behind the moon (about 6:30am). Then it's 26.2 miles around Port Douglas on an adventurous marathon.
An adventure marathon, according to the website, is "characterized by a location of magnificent scenery and/or a unique cultural atmosphere, as well as being more physically demanding than traditional marathons...Various surfaces (rock, ice, gravel, asphalt etc.) must occur on the course. Abrupt ascents must be part of the course; at minimum 5-10% ascents spread over 5 to 10 km. Extreme elements must be part of the course, e.g. high altitude, steep ascents, sand dunes, cold/frost or heat...runners finish 25-75% later than at an average marathon." I'm tired already. In addition to this ultra special solar eclipse marathon, they have Polar Circle Marathon, a Great Wall marathon, and 2 other crazy ones.
Because I have never run a marathon, I will need to train and I will need to run at least 2-3 other marathons before Nov 2012. I have a little less than 2 years so I think my biggest hurdle will be my own bad lazy habits. That is why I started this blog. Maybe this will help me persevere when I just don't feel like it.
The blog will have several main themes:
1. Training for a marathon while in business school with very little time and money
2. Being a vegetarian athelete
3. Running all the races in between now and Nov 2012
Here is my tentative race schedule to help me prepare for 2012:
| Nashville Country Music Half Marathon | 4/30/2011 | |
| San Diego Rock N' Roll Marathon | 6/5/2011 | |
| San Diego Marine Core Marathon | TBD | Sept 2011 |
| 808Hawaii 30K | 10/23/2011 | |
| Solar Eclipse Marathon | 11/14/2012 |
Finally, at the end of every post I will provide a countdown to the 2012 marathon as well as the upcoming race.
So, 715 days to Solar Eclipse and 153 days to the Nashville Half. Wish me luck!
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