Tuesday, April 22, 2008
April Roll Call (Rich)
It has been a busy month with many distractions (i.e. final exams, preparing two conference presentations, and doing research while the instrument is still working). I have resorted to running in the evening either on the tredmill or on the 400 meter track at the middle school across the street from my house. I am in speed work mode right now preparing for my 1.5 mile Physcial Fitness Test this Friday (25 Apr). I am hoping to finish under 8:30. Then I will switch gears to longer distance training. I have done a few 5 mile runs at race pace 7:26 pace. I feel a little winded after these runs, but I know that with training I will be able to set into this pace comfortably. No injuries. I am a little sore from line dancing at my church last Friday night.
Monday, April 21, 2008
April Roll Call (John - AKA "Duke")
Hi fellow Lifer's- I am finally checking in. New to the blogging scene.....
Training:
Training:
- After many months of resting my lower back & body it's time to get my butt in gear & hit the pavement again! It's been too long....
- I have been working out on an elliptical trainer for a few weeks now, 3-5 days per week. My plan is to move training outside and start running. I feel as though I have become a fair weather runner this year.
- Will start slow with 3-4 milers x 3-5days per week until I am happy with my lower back & have built a base to work from.
- I will also add some cross training to the mix : Bike riding / Elliptical training
- Have fun & enjoy the ride!
- Become stronger - Mentally, Spiritually, & Physically
- Overcome the lower Back problems in 08' -Bulging disc problem is still not resolved. Right leg is not functioning properly as a result...
- Fit some local trail races in this year. Mingo trail race in June would be a great starter...
- Stay healthy & complete the Chicago marathon in 3:30.....
- Get to know my fellow Lifer's better & support overall goals of our team!
- Train on absolutely flat land this year! No Hills.... Ok maybe a few overpasses.
April Roll Call (Chad)
Training is going well. As Ben said below, we are entering our sixth week of Hal Higdon's 'novice supreme' training. Ben and I found a weekly 5K fun run that we are enjoying. This typically replaces our Thursday 3 mile run.
I am in the thought stages of what my 'pro-life' support will look like. I am attempting to come up with something a little un-orthodox. More to come.
Goals-
- I'm still looking to finish in under 5 hours.
- I would like to run a consistent 10 min/mile pace - so far, I'm only achieving this around 3 miles and end up much greater when I run four.
- Begin 'enjoying' the run more - I'm starting to see this as my body is taking to the distance running well - My wife is happy to see my stomach getting flatter. = )
- Ben and I notice that our lungs get tired a lot faster than our legs. Perhaps some herbal remedy could be suggested: = )
I am in the thought stages of what my 'pro-life' support will look like. I am attempting to come up with something a little un-orthodox. More to come.
Goals-
- I'm still looking to finish in under 5 hours.
- I would like to run a consistent 10 min/mile pace - so far, I'm only achieving this around 3 miles and end up much greater when I run four.
- Begin 'enjoying' the run more - I'm starting to see this as my body is taking to the distance running well - My wife is happy to see my stomach getting flatter. = )
- Ben and I notice that our lungs get tired a lot faster than our legs. Perhaps some herbal remedy could be suggested: = )
Sunday, April 20, 2008
April Roll Call (Ben)
Hey guys this is Ben Fisk just checking in. I'm now officially registered as of this past week! I'll be booking a flight this week.
The training program Chad and I are on is just starting its sixth week, which means we have already completed 5 weeks! Training is going well and I feel great. One of my goals is to run approx 10 minute miles and so far I'm ahead of this pace. More goals to come soon.
I'm also doing some cross training in the terms of sports. I play indoor soccer and church softball once-a-week. I've found that this provides a "fun" aspect to my training.
Run for Life. Run for Christ. Run for the King.
The training program Chad and I are on is just starting its sixth week, which means we have already completed 5 weeks! Training is going well and I feel great. One of my goals is to run approx 10 minute miles and so far I'm ahead of this pace. More goals to come soon.
I'm also doing some cross training in the terms of sports. I play indoor soccer and church softball once-a-week. I've found that this provides a "fun" aspect to my training.
Run for Life. Run for Christ. Run for the King.
Apr Roll Call (Scott)
All right, I'm checking in.
Logistics:
* I have a flight that lands Saturday at 11:56am at O'Hare.
* I have a Saturday night reservation at the same hotel as the group.
* I leave Sunday at 7:55pm from O'Hare.
Training:
* I have a hybrid approach to my training, since I'm doing the Ascent in August. This training is unusual in that it focuses on minutes of running instead of distance.
* As of this weekend, I hit 102 minutes, which turned out to be about 11 miles.
* I'm running 2-3 times during the week for 50-60 minutes (~5.5-6.5 miles).
* I will switch over to the Higdon schedule after the Ascent in August.
Goals:
* It's all about finishing without injury.
* I registered for 3:45, but I'm clueless what it means to go that distance. The only 1/2 marathon length race I've done is the Ascent, which is mostly speed hiking. I've never done a marathon.
* Improving my health (mind, body, spirit)
* Fellowship
Go Clydesdales!!! (runners over about 170 pounds)
Logistics:
* I have a flight that lands Saturday at 11:56am at O'Hare.
* I have a Saturday night reservation at the same hotel as the group.
* I leave Sunday at 7:55pm from O'Hare.
Training:
* I have a hybrid approach to my training, since I'm doing the Ascent in August. This training is unusual in that it focuses on minutes of running instead of distance.
* As of this weekend, I hit 102 minutes, which turned out to be about 11 miles.
* I'm running 2-3 times during the week for 50-60 minutes (~5.5-6.5 miles).
* I will switch over to the Higdon schedule after the Ascent in August.
Goals:
* It's all about finishing without injury.
* I registered for 3:45, but I'm clueless what it means to go that distance. The only 1/2 marathon length race I've done is the Ascent, which is mostly speed hiking. I've never done a marathon.
* Improving my health (mind, body, spirit)
* Fellowship
Go Clydesdales!!! (runners over about 170 pounds)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Apr Roll Call (Angi)
Hi, LIFER's Team:
Well, I will go ahead and check in, so I don't have to deal with Pat checking in on me-I mean hey, I live with the guy :)!
Goals: also adding in a tempo run once per week (80-90 percent of race pace)
Training: found some new routes using mapmyrun.com-nice to have a change of pace and to find more hills
My friend Courtney and I have been trying to get more runs in together; it sure is nice having someone encourage you on those days you feel tired-thanks Courtney
Also-gotta love these spring runs in Colorado-sun to rain to sleet to snow-all part of the experience
Only 25 weeks or so until the marathon :)
Run for ProLife,
Angi
Well, I will go ahead and check in, so I don't have to deal with Pat checking in on me-I mean hey, I live with the guy :)!
Goals: also adding in a tempo run once per week (80-90 percent of race pace)
Training: found some new routes using mapmyrun.com-nice to have a change of pace and to find more hills
My friend Courtney and I have been trying to get more runs in together; it sure is nice having someone encourage you on those days you feel tired-thanks Courtney
Also-gotta love these spring runs in Colorado-sun to rain to sleet to snow-all part of the experience
Only 25 weeks or so until the marathon :)
Run for ProLife,
Angi
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
April Roll Call (everyone please)
Living In Faith Exchange Runners (LIFER's) Chicago Marathon Team* Shane, John, Tracy, Steve, Chad, Bill, Lindsay, Rich, Courtney, Angi, Pat, Scott, Ben, Doug
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Hi, LIFER's Team:
To keep us all connected as a team, let's do a monthly team "roll call" where everyone on the team checks in. Please login into our blog at http://www.blogger.com/ and add a new "post" titled "Apr Roll Call (your name)" which includes info like updates on goals, training, injuries, hotel/flight reservations, ProLife fund raising, running/faith experiences, etc. If you haven't yet registered for the blog, I will send you another invite. To accept the invite, click on the link in the email and then click on the create Google account link (above login), which simply creates a login name (your email) and password. Use your Google account info to log into the blog, post your "roll call" and update your blogger profile.
To keep us all connected as a team, let's do a monthly team "roll call" where everyone on the team checks in. Please login into our blog at http://www.blogger.com/ and add a new "post" titled "Apr Roll Call (your name)" which includes info like updates on goals, training, injuries, hotel/flight reservations, ProLife fund raising, running/faith experiences, etc. If you haven't yet registered for the blog, I will send you another invite. To accept the invite, click on the link in the email and then click on the create Google account link (above login), which simply creates a login name (your email) and password. Use your Google account info to log into the blog, post your "roll call" and update your blogger profile.
If you don't check in on this "roll call" by Mon, 21 Apr, I will check in with you to ensure everything is going well J. Thanks for being part of our team effort and our cause (faith, ProLife, friendship, and fitness)!
Run for ProLife,
Pat
Phil 4:13
Pat
Phil 4:13
* LIFER's Chicago Marathon Team blog at marathon-for-life.blogspot.com.
* ProLife Ministry Support: We have ProLife wristbands. Start asking friends and family to sponsor you ($/mile). Pick your own ProLife ministry to support. Angi and I plan to donate to the local crisis pregnancy center.
* ProLife Ministry Support: We have ProLife wristbands. Start asking friends and family to sponsor you ($/mile). Pick your own ProLife ministry to support. Angi and I plan to donate to the local crisis pregnancy center.
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