February 24 Days 220.2 Miles
January 26 Days 283.9 Miles
Total 2016 50 Days 504.1 Miles
Monthly Archives: February 2016
2016 Cowtown 50K
2016 Cowtown 50K in Fort Worth, Texas. Last year I was trained and ready for this race. Two days before North Texas had a major ice storm. The race was changed to a half marathon. This year I was more trained and extra ready for this 50K. The weather this year was perfect. Not too cold at the start, 55 degrees. Not too hot at the end, 75 degrees.
I just had a peace about this race. The plan. A five hour Marathon and then just five more miles at Marathon pace. Wow. Turns out it is that “just five more miles” that makes the 50K a bear. I felt good all race. I felt like I was holding back up to about mile 23. At that point I could put the pedal down or finish easy just under Six hours. By mile 30 I knew I had made the right choice. The last thing my Wife told me when I went out the door for the race, “Remember Your race in Australia in April.” I picked the easy finish. 5:57:17. I am very Pleased. The 50K is a very good endurance test. I will race The Cowtown 50K every February. Love everything about the Fort Worth experience. One of these years that Cowtown 50K and I are going to see who is the boss.
Mile 24
Training February 20th – 26th
This week 28.8 Miles
Taper Starts
Saturday February 20th – 4.8 miles
Sunday February 21st – 8 miles
Monday February 22nd – 4 miles
Tuesday February 23rd – 4 miles
Wednesday February 24th – 4 miles on my 53rd Birthday.
Thursday February 25th – 4 miles
Friday February 26th – Date night with my Wife!
I am so looking forward to Sunday’s 50K in Fort Worth. My legs are rested and ready to go. The forecast is 55 degrees at the start and 75 degrees when I finish just under six hours later. A little warm but not too bad. Excited.
I am moving back toward my Youth. Wish I had skipped those 30 years in the middle. Those lazy heavy Years. Glad I saw the light before train.
Training February 13th – 19th
This week 51.2 Miles
Saturday February 13th – 4.8 miles, 5 sets of 69 push-ups, 22 minutes of Planks
Sunday February 14th – 20 miles in 4:13:20. 3 sets of 30 squats.
Monday February 15th – 4.8 miles, 4 sets of 10 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.
Tuesday February 16th – 4.8 miles, 5 sets of 69 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks
Wednesday February 17th – 12 miles in 2:16:43. 3 sets of 30 squats.
Thursday February 18th – 4.8 miles, 4 sets of 10 chin-ups.
Friday February 19th – Date night with my Wife!
Looking forward to my race taper this next week. I feel like I could have a great 50K race. The weather forecast looks good. Excited. I enjoy training but I need to break it up from time to time. A taper and race is a good way to do just that.
Training February 6th – 12th
This week 80.4 Miles
Saturday February 6th – 27 Miles at Centurion pace on the track in 5:56:39.
Sunday February 7th – 27 Miles at Centurion pace on the track in 5:57:02.
Monday February 8th – 4.8 miles, 4 sets of 10 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.
Tuesday February 9th – 4.8 miles, 5 sets of 68 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks
Wednesday February 10th – 12 miles in 2:25:42. 3 sets of 30 squats.
Thursday February 11th – 4.8 miles, 4 sets of 10 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.
Friday February 12th – Date night with my Wife!
You know you are doing something right when Back2Back weekends get easy. Funny when you realize that a weekend is 48 hours and you spent one quarter of it walking. Still just a drop in the bucket compared to a Centurion. Very pleased with my mileage build up. Dropping my mileage a little the next two weeks to prepare for the Cowtown 50K. Chance to catch my breath and have fresh legs.
Training January 30th – February 5th
This week 58.2 Miles
Saturday January 30th – 4.8 miles, 5 sets of 68 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks
Sunday January 31st – 27 miles LSD in 5:58:30 on the track. 3 sets of 30 squats.
Monday February 1st – 4.8 miles, 4 sets of 10 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.
Tuesday February 2nd – 4.8 miles, 5 sets of 68 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks
Wednesday February 3rd – 12 miles LSD in 2:33:45. 3 sets of 30 squats.
Thursday February 4th – 4.8 miles, 4 sets of 10 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.
Friday February 5th – Date night with my Wife!
Another great training week. My legs feel very good. Powerful and with pop. I have settled into a very comfortable Centurion pace of a few steps faster than 4.5 miles per hour. I feel like I can walk this pace forever. I just wonder if this comfortable pace has cost me speed. I will find out in three weeks. I have the Cowtown 50K in Fort Worth, Texas. I have never raced a 50K. I would like to put up a good time. Under 6 hours for sure. Another Back2Back weekend coming up. I can’t guarantee speed but I have the long distance walking covered.
