Daily Archives: Sunday, December 27, 2009

I rested as much as possible over the last month or so, but the holiday is over and now it’s time to get down to the business of serious training. Starting next Sunday January 3rd, 2010, I’ll be doing my first long run of my leisurely 18 week training period before the marathon. That training program starts out with a 13 km long run, maxing out at 32 km before tapering. Today I went out late, but got back just before dark. I was in Edmonton picking up a gas clothes dryer and didn’t get to run until I got back. I only ran 5 km but at least I got out there. The gas dryer replaces a burnt out electric one that we’ve had for more than 20 years. Thanks, Dave Lockwood for that dryer you gave me then. Believe me, I’ll need the new gas dryer. When you … Continue reading →

After tossing the bones, stirring some fresh chicken entrails with a stick, and dancing in questionable attire outside in the moonlight, my seers have finally shown me my marathon training schedule! I don’t have to start last week after all. I start tomorrow. Sunday, May 2nd I will be running the Avenue of the Giants. Here’s hoping this old man can finish the distance amongst the old trees.