So i’ve been reading in the Runners World forum that folks are seeing charges on their cards and getting notified about being accepted in the New York City marathon … apparently the lottery was today, with official results tomorrow .. The problem? I don’t see a charge … I didn’t get a notification … seems […]

According to what I read on the Runners World Forums, which pointed me to an article in the NY Times, the lottery for the NYC marathon is tomorrow, so I should know something by tomorrow afternoon or Thursday at the latest. I’m trying not to get my hopes up, because from what was written in […]

After struggling at the end of my 17 miler today, I managed to get out in the morning heat and get another 10 miles in at around a 8:20/mile pace. I died out (like I expected) at around mile 9, but didn’t stop, which is the key. I think i’ve made progress in my endurance […]

I’ve come off a pretty good week of running without feeling fatigue, and I managed to push the miles today to a 17-mile long run, longest so far, however I did die at about mile 16 and was forced to start walking a few times in between running. I felt the fatigue come on at […]

I was worried about how bad my speed workout today would be since donating double red blood cells last week and feeling the after effects. My goal pace for my 800’s is generally 3:35, however I stayed just above that for 5 out of 6 laps, until the last one, where I did a 3:35, […]

I got out this morning and had what I would consider the best run i’ve had in a few days after donating double red blood cells the other day. I managed to get 8 miles in, at the same pace that I completed it at last Wednesday (within around 30 seconds) with no real fatigue […]

I guess you can say that running has gotten better as of today now that I know why i’m running with such fatigue lately. I really made a major mistake donating double red blood cells last Thursday, in terms of performance is concerned, however i’m trying to make the best of it. I highly suggest […]

I barely survived my 9 miler today, started to feel as bad as I did yesterday and I think I can put the blame on the mugginess and humidity we’ve had the past few days as well as the fact as I donated blood on Thursday afternoon. As a matter of fact, I gave double […]

Don’t forget that the first inaugural National Running Day is coming up on June 3, 2009. You can get more information here. Even if you’re not able to attend one of the formal events, its a great day to just get out and start running if you don’t, or if you can’t run, follow these […]

I’ve written here and here about my constant addiction to cereal, and it continues as I head out on this training cycle. I eat cereal for breakfast, for lunch and for a snack at nighttime along with some ice cream .. right now the addiction is between honey bunches of oats (with peach or strawberries […]