This week 14.4 Miles, 2 hours 55 minutes 51 seconds, Pace average 12:13.  1758 calories

Saturday October 21st – Day Off.

Sunday October 22nd – Day Off

Monday October 23rd – 4.8 Miles in 57:58 pace average 12:05. 4 sets of 6 chin-ups.

Tuesday October 24th – 4.8 Miles in 58:43 pace average 12:14. 5 sets of 65 push-ups, 15 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday October 25th – Day Off

Thursday October 26th – 4.8 Miles in 59:10 pace average 12:19.  3 sets of 25 squats.

Friday October 27th – Date Night with my Wife!

Still in my slow recovery. Start building up mileage this next week.

This week 14.4 Miles, 2 hours 56 minutes 12 seconds, Pace average 12:15.  1677 calories

Saturday October 14th – Day Off

Sunday October 15th – Day Off

Monday October 16th – 4.8 Miles in 59:02 pace average 12:18.

Tuesday October 17th – 4.8 Miles in 58:54  pace average 12:16. 5 sets of 65 push-ups, 15 minutes of Planks

Wednesday October 18th – Day Off

Thursday October 19th – 4.8 Miles in 58:15 pace average 12:08. 3 sets of 6 chin-ups.

Friday October 20th – Date Night with my Wife!

Back to work. Slowly get back up to speed. I have 12 weeks to prepare for the Louisiana Marathon. My personal fastest marathon was at this race in 2015.

This week 82.51 Miles, 19 hours 30 minutes 30 seconds, Pace average 14:12. 7006 calories

Saturday October 7th – Start of the New Zealand Centurion Qualifier

Sunday October 8th – 82.51 miles in 19:30:30 pace average 14:12.

Monday October 9th – Touring New Zealand

Tuesday October 10th – Toured New Zealand, Caught late flight, Arrived in Dallas all on the same day.

Wednesday October 11th – Day Off

Thursday October 12th – Day Off

Friday October 13th – Date Night with my Wife!

I actually feel good. I still have this sinus infection. Looking forward to training again this next week. I think it is a good sign that recovery was so quick. Tells me I was race ready. No burn out post race is good. Start to prepare for my late winter and spring marathon season.

This week 22.4 Miles, 4 hours 31 minutes 40 seconds, Pace average 12:08.  2826 calories

Saturday September 30th – 4.8 miles in 59:24 pace average 12:22

Sunday October 1st – 8 miles in 1:36:43 pace average 12:05

Monday October 2nd – 4.8 miles in 56:48 pace average 11:50.

Tuesday October 3rd – 4.8 miles in 58:46 pace average 12:15. Before leaving for the Airport

Wednesday October 4th – Lost this day over the international date line.

Thursday October 5th – Arrived in Auckland, New Zealand

Friday October 6th – Touring the North Island.

Looking very forward to my Centurion attempt here in Auckland tomorrow. The forecast is dry at the start. Excited.

SEPTEMBER 22 DAYS 215.2 MILES

August 26 Days 253.6 Miles
July 26 Days 245.6 Miles
June 12 Days 170.4 Miles
May 26 Days 206.4 Miles
April 26 Days 233.4 Miles
March 24 Days 183.8 Miles
February 24 Days 196.6 Miles
January 27 Days 251.8 Miles

Total 2017 213 Days 1956.8 Miles

This week 51.2 Miles, 10 hours 01 minutes 54 seconds, Pace average  11:46.  6881 calories

Saturday September 23rd – 4.8 miles in 56:49 pace average 11:50.  5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday September 24th – 20 miles in 3:52:41 pace average 11:38.  3 sets of 30 squats

Monday September 25th – 4.8 miles in 57:11 pace average 11:55. 4 sets of 9 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday September 26th – 4.8 miles in 56:37 pace average 11:47. 5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday September 27th – 12 miles in 2:21:20 pace average 11:47. 3 sets of 30 squats

Thursday September 28th – 4.8 miles in 57:17 pace average 11:56.  4 sets of 9 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday September 29th – Date night with my Wife!

Wow felt great all week. Used a couple of things I learned at racewalk school last week. Got better results. All the hard work is done. Just a short taper week and then race. I am ready.

This week 38.4 Miles, 7 hours 41 minutes 59 seconds,   Pace average 12:02. 4921 calories

Saturday September 16th – 4.8 miles in 57:23 pace average 11:57 during lunch of race walk school.

Sunday September 17th – Speradic walking at racewalk school.

Monday September 18th – 12 miles in 2:23:52 pace average 11:59.

Tuesday September 19th – 4.8 miles in 57:10 pace average 11:54.  5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday September 20th – 12 miles in 2:26:34 pace average 12:13. 3 sets of 30 squats

Thursday September 21st – 4.8 miles in 57:01 pace average 11:53.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday September 22nd – Date night with my Wife!

I have much to work on after my two days at the Racewalk Clinic. I will start after my Centurion race in New Zealand. Now would not be the time to start changing a bunch of stuff. I did miss my long walk on Sunday. This close to my race it is better to be a little under done than over cooked. The big important mileage has already been walked. Taper continues.

This week 66.4 Miles, 13 hours 42 minutes 16 seconds. Pace average 12:23.  9020 calories

Saturday September 9th – 40 miles in 8:28:29 pace average 12:43.

Sunday September 10th – 4.8 miles in 55:51 pace average 11:38.

Monday September 11th – 4.8 miles in 57:02 pace average 11:53.  4 sets of 9 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday September 12th – 4.8 miles in 57:19 pace average 11:56.  5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday September 13th – Business Trip

Thursday September 14th – 12 miles in 2:23:35 pace average 11:58. 3 sets of 30 squats

Friday September 15th – Orientation at Racewalk school

My 40 mile walk on Saturday felt easy to me. I am much better prepared going into New Zealand than I have ever been before a Centurion race. A good place to be in. Excited to attend racewalk school this weekend. Any thing I can learn to get more speed out of the same effort will be a plus.

This week 54.4 Miles, 11 hours 09 minutes 56 seconds, Pace average 12:19.  6434 calories

Saturday September 2nd – 4.8 miles in 58:00 pace average 12:05. 5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday September 3rd – 28 miles in 5:48:33 pace average 12:27.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday September 4th – 4.8 miles in 58:50 pace average 12:15.  4 sets of 9 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday September 5th – 4.8 miles in 58:32 pace average 12:12.  5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday September 6th – Took my Wife and Grandkids out for my Wife’s Birthday.

Thursday September 7th – 12 Miles in 2:26:01 pace average 12:10.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Friday September 8th – Date night with my Wife!

Just average for me this week. Nothing special. I am looking past my workouts toward my race. After tomorrow’s 40 mile walk I am looking forward to the start of my taper. I am ready to walk 100 miles in New Zealand.

AUGUST 26 DAYS 253.6 MILES

July 26 Days 245.6 Miles
June 12 Days 170.4 Miles
May 26 Days 206.4 Miles
April 26 Days 233.4 Miles
March 24 Days 183.8 Miles
February 24 Days 196.6 Miles
January 27 Days 251.8 Miles

Total 2017 191 Days 1741.6 Miles

This week 59.2 Miles, 12 hours 03 minutes 48 seconds, Pace average 12:14.  7333 calories

Saturday August 26th – 4.8 miles in 57:53 pace average 12:04.  5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday August 27th – 28 miles in 5:46:49 pace average 12:23. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday August 28th – 4.8 miles in 57:44 pace average 12:02.  4 sets of 9 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday August 29th – 4.8 miles in 57:23 pace average 11:57.  5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday August 30th – 12.0 Miles in 2:28:37 pace average 12:23.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday August 31st – 4.8 miles in 55:21 pace average 11:32. 4 sets of 9 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday September 1st – Date night with my Wife!

A better week of training this week. Felt much better. Two more weeks of the same then a slow taper. 5 weeks till New Zealand.

This week 54:4 Miles, 11 hours 14 minutes 58 seconds, Pace average  12:25.   6567 calories

Saturday August 19th – 4.8 miles in 57:54 pace average 12:03.  5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday August 20th – 28 miles in 5:52:05 pace average 12:34.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday August 21st – 4.8 miles in 58:04 pace average 12:06.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday August 22nd – Unscheduled Day Off.

Wednesday August 23rd – 12.0 Miles in 2:28:04 pace average 12:20.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday August 24th – 4.8 miles in 58:50 pace average 12:15.  5 sets of 78 push-ups.

Friday August 25th – Date night with my wife!

I have felt tired this week. My pace has dropped off. No body ever said every week of training would be easy. Some times it just feels hard. Back to work tomorrow.

This week 59.2 Miles, 12 hours 03 minutes 19 seconds, Pace average 12:14.  7293 calories

Saturday August 12th – 4.8 miles in 56:56 pace average 11:52. 5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday August 13th – 28 miles in 5:48:09 pace average 12:26.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday August 14th – 4.8 miles in 58:10 pace average 12:07. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday August 15th – 4.8 miles in 57:25 pace average 11:58. 5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday August 16th – 12.0 Miles in 2:26:50 pace average 12:14.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday August 17th – 4.8 miles in 55:49 pace average 11:38. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday August 18th – Date night with my Wife!

More hot humid training this week. Seven weeks till New Zealand. The New Zealand Centurion Qualifier on a nice flat track. 30 degrees cooler than here. Sounds like the perfect set up for success. You can’t wish it to happen. You have work for it.

This week 59.2 Miles, 12 hours 01 minutes 06 seconds, Pace average 12:11.  7376 calories

Saturday August 5th – 4.8 miles in 57:21 pace average 11:56. 5 sets of 78  push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday August 6th – 22.4 miles in 4:36:33 pace average 12:21.  3 sets of 30 squats. Thunderstorm shortened walk.

Monday August 7th – 10.4 miles in 2:04:15 pace average 11:57. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups. Made up Sundays missed mileage.

Tuesday August 8th – 4.8 miles in 58:05 pace average 12:07.  5 sets of 78 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday August 9th – Unscheduled day off.

Thursday August 10th – 12.0 Miles in 2:27:15 pace average 12:16.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Friday August 11th – 4.8 miles in 57:35 pace average 12:00.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups.

I had to juggle my schedule this week. I prefer a set schedule. However when training for a Centurion race the schedule is not important. The miles and time on your feet is. Most beginners do not realize the toll walking 24 hours takes on your feet. Train those feet. Walk those miles.

This week 59.2 Miles, 12 hours 4 minutes 30 seconds, Pace average  12:15.  7308 calories

Saturday July 29th – 4.8 miles in 57:14 pace average 11:56.  5 sets of 75 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday July 30th – 28 miles in 5:51:15 pace average 12:33.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday July 31st – 4.8 miles in 55:18 pace average 11:31.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday August 1st – 4.8 miles in 57:46 pace average 12:02.  5 sets of 77 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday August 2nd – 12.0 Miles in 2:26:02 pace average 12:10. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday August 3rd – 4.8 miles in 56:55 pace average 11:51. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups.

Friday August 4th – Date night with my Wife!

One of the best weeks of training I have had in a while. I have my focus and my drive back. My pace averages are coming down again. Every week in August will look just like this week. Everything but the pace average. Working hard to get that average below 12 minute miles.

JULY 26 DAYS 245.6 MILES

June 12 Days 170.4 Miles
May 26 Days 206.4 Miles
April 26 Days 233.4 Miles
March 24 Days 183.8 Miles
February 24 Days 196.6 Miles
January 27 Days 251.8 Miles

Total 2017 165 Days 1488.0 Miles

This week 55.2 Miles, 11 Hours 17 minutes 38 seconds, Pace average 12:17.  6591 calories

Saturday July 22nd – 4.8 miles in 58:02 pace average 12:06.  5 sets of 75 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday July 23rd – 24 miles in 4:58:22 pace average 12:26. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday July 24th – 4.8 miles in 57:24 pace average 11:58. 4 sets of 7 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday July 25th – 4.8 miles in 58:44 pace average 12:14. 5 sets of 76 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday July 26th – 12.0 Miles in 2:28:24 pace average 12:22.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday July 27th – 4.8 miles in 56:43 pace average 11:49.  4 sets of 7 chin-ups.

Friday July 28th – Date night with my Wife!

For the first time since the middle of February I don’t have any little nagging over use injuries. My legs feel perfect. No reason to change what is working for me.  August will be my Biggest Mileage Month of the year. By the end of August I will be ready for another 100 mile attempt.

This week 55.2 Miles, 11 hours 30 minutes 42 seconds, Pace average 12:31.  6341 calories

Saturday July 15th – 4.8 miles in 58:48 pace average 12:15. 5 sets of 75 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday July 16th – 24 miles in 5:07:46 pace average 12:49.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday July 17th – 4.8 miles in 57:44 pace average 12:02. 4 sets of 7 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday July 19th – 4.8 miles in 58:04 pace average 12:06. 5 sets of 75 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday July 19th – Unscheduled day off.

Thursday July 20th – 12 miles in 2:28:35 pace average 12:23.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Friday July 21st – 4.8 miles in 59:45 pace average 12:27. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups.

Another good week of training. Keep building up that mileage. Eleven weeks till New Zealand.

This week 51.2 Miles, 10 hours 44 minutes 56 seconds, Pace average 12:36.  5884 calories

Saturday July 8th – 4.8 miles in 59:32 pace average 12:24. 5 sets of 75 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday July 9th – 20 miles in 4:12:48 pace average 12:38. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday July 10th – 4.8 miles in 1:01:56 pace average 12:54.  4 sets of 6 chin-ups.

Tuesday July 11th – 4.8 miles in 59:55 pace average 12:29. 5 sets of 75 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Wednesday July 12th – 12.0 Miles in 2:30:42 pace average 12:33 3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday July 13th – 4.8 miles in 1:00:04 pace average 12:31. 4 sets of 7 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday July 14th – Date night with my Wife!

I am back to full workouts. Legs feel good. It takes me a good six weeks to feel like my old self after a Centurion walk. Very encouraged now. Keep building up my mileage. Enjoy this Hot Oklahoma training.

This week 46.4 Miles, 9 hours 51 minutes 26 seconds, Pace average 12:46.  4998 calories

Saturday July 1st – 4.8 miles in 58:45 pace average 12:14.  5 sets of 75 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks

Sunday July 2nd – 20 miles in 4:19:34 pace average 12:59. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday July 3rd – 4.8 miles in 59:56 pace average 12:29.  4 sets of 6 chin-ups.

Tuesday July 4th – 4.8 miles in 58:27 pace average 12:11. 5 sets of 75 push-ups.

Wednesday July 5th – 12.0 Miles in 2:34:44 pace average 12:54. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday July 6th –  Grand kids end of baseball party.

Friday July 7th –  Date night with my Wife!

Slowly increasing my mileage with slow miles.

JUNE 12 DAYS 170.4 MILES

May 26 Days 206.4 Miles
April 26 Days 233.4 Miles
March 24 Days 183.8 Miles
February 24 Days 196.6 Miles
January 27 Days 251.8 Miles

Total 2017 139 Days 1242.4 Miles

This week 34.4 Miles, 7 hours 2 minutes 4 seconds, Pace average 12:16.  4148 calories

Saturday June 24th – Visiting Family

Sunday June 25th – 8 miles in 1:37:46 Pace average 12:13.

Monday June 26th – 4.8 miles in 59:05 pace average 12:19. 4 sets of 6 chin-ups.

Tuesday June 27th – 4.8 miles in 58:21 pace average 12:09. 5 sets of 65 push-ups, 15 minutes of Planks

Wednesday June 28th – 12.0 Miles in 2:28:26 pace average 12:22. 3 sets of 20 squats.

Thursday June 29th – 4.8 miles in 58:26 pace average 12:10. 4 sets of 6 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday June 30th – Date night with my Wife!

I am happiest when I am in my regular workout regiment. It is going to take me a few weeks to get back into form and increase distance. No reason to push it. July to get up to speed. August to train. September to polish. October Race. Perfect.

This week 17.6 Miles, 3 hours 30 minutes  24 seconds. Pace average 11.58.  2234 calories

Saturday June 17th – 4.8 miles in 57:12 pace average 11:55.  5 sets of 65 push-ups, 15 minutes of Planks

Sunday June 18th – 8 miles in 1:35:54 pace average 11:59.  3 sets of 20 squats.

Monday June 19th – 4.8 miles in 57:17 pace average 11:56. 4 sets of 6 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday June 20th – Visiting Family

Wednesday June 21st – Visiting Family

Thursday June 22nd – Visiting Family

Friday June 23rd – Visiting Family

I have been in a fog since my race in The Netherlands. I did this same thing after my race in Africa. I was mentally tired. I have plenty of time to prepare for my next race. Just over 15 weeks. I have to be mentally ready also. My recovery is now complete. I am re energized. All systems are go. Now I am ready to train. About to push that BIG button below.

This week 14.4 Miles, 2 hours 54 minutes 49 seconds, Pace average 12:09.  1750 calories

Saturday June 10th – Day Off

Sunday June 11th – Day Off

Monday June 12th – Day Off

Tuesday June 13th – 4.8 miles in 58:31 pace average 12:12.  5 sets of 65 push-ups, 15 minutes of Planks

Wednesday June 14th – 4.8 Miles in 58:51 pace average 12:16.  3 sets of 20 squats.

Thursday June 15th – 4.8 miles in 57:26 pace average 11:58. 4 sets of 6 chin-ups.

Friday June 16th – Date night with my Wife!

Back to work this week. One more easy week coming up. Then 15 weeks of real training to prepare for New Zealand. It is summer time here now. The good thing about training for three months of Summer is, That first cool fall race you get a nice boost. A boost in New Zealand would suit me to a tee.

This week 104.0 Miles  23 hours 56 minutes 49 seconds. Pace average 13:49.  12326 calories 

Saturday June 3rd – Noon start of the Continental Centurion Qualifier

Sunday June 4th – 104 Miles in 23:56:49

Monday June 5th – Day Off in Amsterdam. Canal cruise Dinner.

Tuesday June 6th – Travel Day back to the United States

Wednesday June 7th – Day Off

Thursday June 8th – Day Off

Friday June 9th – Dinner to finish Date WEEK with my Wife!

Wow what a Race in The Netherlands. Took the rest of the week off. By Thursday all my foot blisters were drying out nicely. Except for blisters, ankle and foot bruising nothing else sore or hurt. Enjoying my down time and some ice cream. Starting to miss my walking and training regiment.

This week 27.2 Miles, 5 hours 21 minutes 24 seconds, Pace average  11:49.  3484 calories

Saturday May 27th – 4.8 Miles in 57:17 pace average 11:57.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday May 28th – 8.0 Miles in 1:32:52 pace average 11:37.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday May 29th – 4.8 Miles in 56:02 pace average 11:40. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday May 30th – 4.8 Miles in 57:25 pace average 11:58.

Wednesday May 31st – 4.8 Miles in 57:45 pace average 12:02. Early walk before going to the airport.

Thursday June 1st – Day off in Amsterdam.

Friday June 2nd – Train ride to Weert, Netherlands

Can’t believe we are in the Netherlands. Like I have said before. I planned this trip seven months ago. Now I am here. Where did the last seven months go? The only thing any of us can control of any race is “our training”. We can’t  control time. Can’t control the weather. Can’t control a fussy sports watch. All we can control is the training. Set yourself up in the best possible position for success. Don’t let the things you can’t control influence your race. Train hard. Trust your training. Have a successful race.

MAY 26 DAYS 206.4 MILES

April 26 Days 233.4 Miles
March 24 Days 183.8 Miles
February 24 Days 196.6 Miles
January 27 Days 251.8 Miles

Total 2017 127 Days 1072.0 Miles

This week 51.2 Miles, 10 hours 9 minutes 0 seconds, Pace average 11:54.   6975 calories

Saturday May 20th – 4.8 Miles in 56:30 pace average 11:46.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday May 21st – 20.0 Miles in 3:59:41 pace average 11:59. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday May 22nd – 4.8 Miles in 55:23 pace average 11:32.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday May 23rd – 4.8 Miles in 57:00 pace average 11:52.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday May 24th – 12.0 Miles in 2:23:47 pace average 11:59.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday May 25th – 4.8 Miles in 56:39 pace average 11:48.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday May 26th – Date night with my Wife!

This slow taper is working. Everyday my legs feel more powerful and rested. One more taper week then SHOW time. Very excited to get to The Netherlands next week.  Ready to see old friends, meet new ones and RACE! I was born to walk Centurion races.

This week 59.2 Miles, 12 hours 6 minutes 55 seconds, Pace average 12:17.   7816 calories

Saturday May 13th – 4.8 Miles in 56:39 pace average 11:48.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday May 14th – 28.0 Miles in 5:52:07 pace average 12:35.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday May 15th – 4.8 Miles in 57:43  pace average 12:01.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday May 16th – 4.8 Miles in 58:07 pace average 12:07. 5 sets of 75 push-ups.

Wednesday May 17th – 12.0 Miles in 2:25:51 pace average 12:09.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday May 18th – 4.8 Miles in 56:28 pace average 11:46.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday May 19th – Date night with my Wife!

A slow reduction in mileage the next two weeks. Legs felt tired all week after my 28 miler. This slow taper should give me that “pop” again. Getting more excited every day.

This week 51.2 Miles, 10 hours 18 minutes 52 seconds, Pace average 12:06.  6852 calories

Saturday May 6th – 4.8 Miles in 56:24 pace average 11:45. 5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday May 7th – 20.0 Miles in 4:05:59 pace average 12:18.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday May 8th – 4.8 Miles in 55:27 pace average 11:33.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday May 9th – 4.8 Miles in 57:06 pace average 11:54.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday May 10th – 12.0 Miles in 2:27:41 pace average 12:18.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday May 11th – 4.8 Miles in 56:14 pace average 11:43.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups.

Friday May 12th – Date night with my Wife!

I am enjoying this transition from speed to Centurion Training. Every race I train for I want to race a little faster than I train. In a Centurion race I want to race slower than I train. This gives me the perception that the effort feels easy. You want a Centurion qualifier to feel easy the first 12  to 18 hours. The Idea is to keep you heart rate down. Have your body set up to burn fat during the race. The perception of easy with a comfortable pace makes all this happen. I feel like I could do my Race in The Netherlands right now. A good place to be in mentally and physically three week away.

This week 46.2 Miles, 8 hours 47 minutes 31 seconds, Pace average 11:26. 6125 calories

Saturday April 29th – 2.4 Mile shakeout walk in 26:48 pace average 11:10.

Sunday April 30th – 26.2 Miles at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in 4:50:47 Pace Average 11:06.

Monday May 1st – Day Off

Tuesday May 2nd – 4.8 Miles in 57:57 pace average  12:04. 5 sets of 75 push-ups.

Wednesday May 3rd – 8.0 Miles in 1:35:44 pace average 11:58.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday May 4th – 4.8 Miles in 56:14 pace average 11:43.  4 sets of 7 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday May 5th – Date night with my Wife!

My recovery this week has been good. Almost none the worst for wear. Now for a short three week training cycle before my 100 mile race taper. Race The Netherlands in four weeks. Excited.

April 26 Days 233.4 Miles

March 24 Days 183.8 Miles
February 24 Days 196.6 Miles
January 27 Days 251.8 Miles

Total 2017 101 Days 865.6 Miles

This week 31.2 Miles, 5 hours 59 minutes 45 seconds, Pace average 11:32.  4106 calories

Saturday April 22nd – 4.8 Miles in 55:26 pace average 11:33.  5 sets of 75 push-ups.

Sunday April 23rd – 8 Miles in 1:32:08 pace average 11:31. 3 sets of 30 squats. 21 minutes of Planks.

Monday April 24th – 4.8 Miles in 56:23 pace average 11:45.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday April 25th – 4.8 Miles in 56:20 pace average 11:44.

Wednesday April 26th – 4.8 Miles in 54:26 pace average 11:20.

Thursday April 27th – 4 Miles in 45:02 pace average 11:15.

Friday April 28th – Date night with my Wife!

My taper this week worked just like it is supposed to work. I feel rested with fresh legs. I had not given much thought to this weekends Marathon in Oklahoma City. Just a supported training walk with 10,000+ other people. Now I feel excited. Two years ago the Oklahoma City marathon changed how I raced. I relaxed. I absorbed myself into every aspect of the race. I made a point to touch every child’s hand during the race that held it out for encouragement. I made eye contact with every child holding out a water cup. Letting them know it was their cup I wanted. It changed me. The race is about all of us. Not just me. I make a point to Thank every support person I can during and after a race. I am so pleased I found and added walking to my life. I have never felt this fit. I have never felt this good. The realization that my journey is not just about myself has made me a better person. It has made me ALIVE!

This week 51.2 Miles, 10 hours 10 minutes 55 seconds, Pace average 11:56.  6904 calories

Saturday April 15th – 4.8 Miles in 57:21 pace average 11:57.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday April 16th – 20 Miles in 3:59:33 pace average 11:59.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday April 17th – 4.8 Miles in 56:50 pace average 11:50. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday April 18th – 4.8 Miles in 56:49 pace average 11:51. 5 sets of 75 push-ups.

Wednesday April 19th – 12 Miles in 2:23:35 pace average 11:58.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday April 20th – 4.8 Miles in 56:46 pace average 11:50.

Friday April 21st – Date night with my Wife!

My weekly pace average has gone up since March. I just can’t make myself walk any faster. I know why. I am looking ahead to my Continental Centurion Qualifier in six weeks. I wont need speed in the Netherlands. As to my Marathon next week my plan is a 4:59 finish. I am not going to risk an injury. I have to remember my goal. My Goal is to join every world Centurion Club. Marathons for fun. Ha, that sounds funny “Marathons for fun”.

This week 71.2 Miles, 14 hours 55 minutes 08 seconds, Pace average 12:35.  8241 calories

Saturday April 8th – 40 Miles in 8:46:29 pace average 13:10. Centurion Pace workout.

Sunday April 9th – 4.8 Miles in 57:03 pace average 11:53.   5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Monday April 10th – 4.8 Miles in 54:46 pace average 11:25.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday April 11th – 4.8 Miles in 56:52 pace average 11:51.  5 sets of 75 push-ups.

Wednesday April 12th – 12 Miles in 2:23:31 pace average 11:58.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday April 13th – 4.8 Miles in 56:27 pace average 11:46.

Friday April 14th – Date night with my Wife!

A big week mileage wise. Very Pleased. Slow taper the next two weeks to prepare for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.

This week 51.2 Miles, 10 hours 14 minutes 27 seconds, Pace average 12:05.   6112 calories

Saturday April 1st – 4.8 Miles in 55:37 pace average 11:35.   5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday April 2nd – 20 Miles in 4:07:25 pace average 12:22.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday April 3rd – 4.8 Miles in 54:55 pace average 11:26.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday April 4th – 4.8 Miles in 55:59 pace average 11:40. 5 sets of 75 push-ups, 21 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday April 5th – 12 Miles in 2:23:39 pace average 11:58.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday April 6th – 4.8 Miles in 56:52  pace average 11:51.

Friday April 7th – Date night with my Wife!

Spring Baseball season is here. My Grandson plays every Tuesday and Thursday Evening. Late night walks for me with limited strength training on some of those nights. No break on the mileage. Best my legs have felt since before the Cowtown 50K. Very encouraged.

March 24 Days 183.8 Miles

February 24 Days 196.6 Miles
January 27 Days 251.8 Miles

Total 2017 75 Days 632.2 Miles

This week 37.4 Miles, 7 hours 06 minutes 50 seconds, Pace average 11:25.   5095 calories

Saturday March 25th – 2.4 Mile Shakeout walk in 25:56 pace average 10:48.

Sunday March 26th – 26.2 Miles at the A2A Marathon in 4:53:18 pace average 11:12.

Monday March 27th – Day Off

Tuesday March 28th – Another Day Off

Wednesday March 29th – 4 Miles in 49:04 pace average 12:16.

Thursday March 30th – 4.8 Miles in 58:25 pace average 12:10.

Friday March 31st – Date night with my Wife!

I am very pleased with my A2A Marathon this last week. Took the rest of the week as a light recovery week. My training focus changes now. Time to prepare for my Continental European Centurion Qualifier. Focus more on the miles and less on the speed. Nine weeks away.

I want one of these!  They will not just give me one. I will have to earn it.

This week 31.2 Miles, 5 hours 58 minutes 40 seconds, Pace average  11:30.  4029 calories

Saturday March 18th – 4.8 Miles in 55:39 pace average 11:36.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday March 19th – 8 Miles in 1:28:50 pace average 11:06.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday March 20th – 4.8 Miles in 54:31 pace average 11:22. 4 sets of 9 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday March 21st – 4.8 Miles in 56:20 pace average 11:44.

Wednesday March 22nd – 4.8 Miles in 56:57 pace average 11:52.

Thursday March 23rd – 4.0 Miles in 46:23 pace average 11:36.

Friday March 24th – Date night with my Wife!

This has been an up and down taper. I am not as rested as I was before the Cowtown 50K. I have no reason to push myself extra hard at the A2A Marathon. I will race by feel. My only goal is to finish under 5 hours.

This week 51.2 Miles, 10 hours 03 minutes 06 seconds, Pace average 11:47.  6558 calories

Saturday March 11th – 4.8 Miles in 56:06 pace average 11:41.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday March 12th – 20 Miles in 3:57:34 pace average 11:53.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday March 13th – 4.8 Miles in 56:55 pace average 11:51.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday March 14th – 4.8 Miles in 56:19 pace average 11:44.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday March 15th – 12 Miles in 2:23:22 pace average 11:57.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday March 16th – 4.8 Miles in 52:50 pace average 11:00.  4 sets of 9 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday March 17th – Date night with my Wife!

Felt tired this week so I slowed my pace a little. Very happy to have my taper week coming up. Get my legs back under me for the A2A Marathon in just over a week.

This week 51.2 Miles, 9 hours 53 minutes 17 seconds, Pace average 11:36.  6748 calories

Saturday March 4th – 4.8 Miles in 55:13 pace average 11:30.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday March 5th – 20 Miles in 3:49:14 pace average 11:28.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday March 6th – 4.8 Miles in 57:10 pace average 11:55.  4 sets of 7 chin-ups.

Tuesday March 7th – 4.8 Miles in 54:37 pace average 11:22.  5 sets of 75 push-ups.

Wednesday March 8th – Family activity.

Thursday March 9th -12 Miles in 2:21:26 pace average 11:47. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Friday March 10th – 4.8 Miles in 55:38 pace average 11:35.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

I had to juggle my schedule and some of my strength training was dropped this week. Life happens. No need to panic. No need to push reset. The most important thing to remember when training for a Centurion race is, Always get the mileage Walked. You can skip all the other stuff from time to time. The Mileage however, You need those miles and the time on your feet.

This week 55.0 Miles, 10 hours 37 minutes 52 seconds, Pace average 11:36.  7108 calories

Saturday February 25th – 2.4 Miles shakeout walk in 26:59 pace average 11:14.

Sunday February 26th – The Cowtown 50K – 31 Miles in 5:50:45 pace average 11:18

Monday February 27th – 4 Miles in 49:42 pace average 12:25.

Tuesday February 28th – 4.8 Miles in 57:21 pace average 11:57.   5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday March 1st – 8 Miles in 1:37:48 pace average 12:13.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday March 2nd – 4.8 Miles in 55:24 pace average 11:32.  4 sets of 7 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday March 3rd – Date night with my Wife!

I had a great race at the Cowtown 50K this week. Pushed myself beyond my limit. Time now to expand that limit. Working out my soreness. I am not ever this sore after a Centurion race. I have a small local Marathon in just over three weeks. With a good recovery I would like to finish a marathon with a sub 11 minute mile average pace. We will see.

February 24 Days 196.6 Miles

January 27 Days 251.8 Miles

Total 2017  51 Days  448.4 Miles

This week 31.2 Miles, 5 hours 57 minutes 15 seconds, Pace average 11:27.  4073 calories

Saturday February 18th – 4.8 Miles in 56:12 pace average 11:42.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday February 19th – 8 Miles in 1:27:54 pace average 10:59.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday February 20th – 4.8 Miles in 56:17 pace average 11:43. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday February 21st – 4.8 Miles in 55:10 pace average 11:30.

Wednesday February 22nd – 4.8 Miles in 54:15 pace average 11:18.

Thursday February 23rd – 4 Miles in 47:28 pace average 11:52

Friday February 24th – My 54th Birthday. Date night with my Wife!

What a great taper week. My legs feel fresh. The weather forecast for The Cowtown 50K on Sunday is a low of 40 and a high of 65. Wind 20 mph and partly cloudy. Everything has come together for a great race. Now to do my part.

This week 51.2 Miles, 9 hours 47 minutes 29 seconds, Pace average 11:29. 6747 calories

Saturday February 11th – 4.8 Miles in 56:32 pace average 11:47.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday February 12th – 20 Miles in 3:43:45 pace average 11:11.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday February 13th – 4.8 Miles in 56:06 pace average 11:41. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday February 14th – 4.8 Miles in 56:29 pace average 11:46.  5 sets of 75 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday February 15th – 12 Miles in 2:22:25 pace average 11:52.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday February 16th – 4.8 Miles in 52:11 pace average 10:52.   4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy

Friday February 17th – Date night with my Wife!

This week was a great confidence booster going into my 50K race taper. Walking faster is feeling more natural each week.

This week 55.2 Miles, 10 hours 48 minutes 31 seconds, Pace average 11:45. 7205 calories

Saturday February 4th – 4.8 Miles in 56:51 pace average 11:51.  5 sets of 74 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday February 5th – 24 Miles in 4:44:05 pace average 11:50.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday February 6th – 4.8 Miles in 56:22 pace average 11:45.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday February 7th – 4.8 Miles in 54:21 pace average 11:19.  5 sets of 74 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday February 8th – 12 Miles in 2:20:46 pace average 11:44.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday February 9th – 4.8 Miles in 56:07 pace average 11:41. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday February 10th – Date night with my Wife!

Another great week of workouts. Looking forward to my taper for the Cowtown 50k in two weeks. I have a good feeling toward this race. With a good taper I should have fresh legs and a new PR will be possible. Excited.

This week 59.2 Miles, 11 hours 41 minutes 21 seconds, Pace average 11:51. 7740 calories

Saturday January 28th – 4.8 Miles in 56:27 pace average 11:45. 5 sets of 74 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday January 29th – 28 Miles in 5:31:55 pace average 11:51.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday January 30th – 4.8 Miles in 56:57 pace average 11:52.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday January 31st – 4.8 Miles in 55:48 pace average 11:37.  5 sets of 74 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday February 1st – 12 Miles in 2:23:16 pace average 11:56.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday February 2nd – 4.8 Miles in 56:57 pace average 11:52.  4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy

Friday February 3rd – Date night with my Wife!

My legs feel great. I feel smooth. My speed took a little hit after my 28 mile walk Sunday.  A little on the tired side after that walk. The advantage of a fixed distance course and a sports watch is you get to try and out walk the clock. Funny that sometimes I feel fast the watch says otherwise. Timed splits will keep you honest. Start a slow taper in mileage the next three weeks. Keep the speed.

January 27 Days 251.8 miles

This week 55.2 Miles 10 hours 46 minutes 19 seconds, Pace average 11:43.  7440 calories

Saturday January 21st – 4.8 Miles in 56:09 pace average 11:41.  5 sets of 74 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday January 22nd – 24 Miles in 4:39:16 pace average 11:38. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday January 23rd – 4.8 Miles in 57:06 pace average 11:54.  4 sets of 7 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday January 24th – 4.8 Miles in 56:24 pace average 11:45. 5 sets of 74 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday January 25th – 12 Miles in 2:22:09 pace average 11:51. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday January 26th – 4.8 Miles in 55:17 pace average 11:31. 4 sets of 8 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy

Friday January 27th – Date night with my Wife!

My speed is slowly returning. Walking faster in my workouts is getting easier and easier. This is a good sign. My legs and body are getting use to the work. More of the same. I have a 28 mile walk this Sunday. Then start to taper off my mileage for my 50K the end of February. Looking for a sub 6 hour finish. Hence the need for speed.

This week 55.2 Miles, 10 hours 59 minutes, pace average 11:57.  7178 calories

Saturday January 13th – 4.8 Miles in 55:51 pace average 11:38.  5 sets of 74 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday January 14th – 24 Miles in 4:43:43 pace average 11:49.  3 sets of 30 squats.

Monday January 15th – 4.8 Miles in 55:22 pace average 11:32. 4 sets of 7 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday January 16th – 4.8 Miles in 58:59 pace average 12:17. 5 sets of 74 push-ups. 21 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday January 17th – 12 Miles in 2:29:15 pace average 12:26. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Thursday January 18th – 4.8 Miles in 55:50 pace average 11:38. 4 sets of 7 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy

Friday January 19th – Date night with my Wife!

I am back up to full training this week. I can’t remember having a better training week. I am working hard. Feeling the results. Five weeks till The Cowtown 50K. Nineteen weeks to the Centurion Qualifier in The Netherlands. Excited.

This week 51.2 Miles, 10 hours 39 minutes 15 seconds, Pace average 12:30.  5943 calories

Saturday January 7th – 4.8 Miles in 1:01:53 pace average 12:53. 5 sets of 65 push-ups. 15 minutes of Planks.

Sunday January 8th – 20 Miles in 4:19:34 pace average 12:59.  3 sets of 25 squats.

Monday January 9th – 4.8 Miles in 56:58 pace average 11:52. 4 sets of 6 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday January 10th – 4.8 Miles in 56:12 pace average 11:43.  5 sets of 65 push-ups. 15 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday January 11th – 12 Miles in 2:28:55 pace average 12:25. 3 sets of 25 squats.

Thursday January 12th – 4.8 Miles in 55:43 pace average 11:36. 4 sets of 6 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday January 13th – Date night with my Wife!

I have added speed training back into my walks. I have gotten slower and slower as I concentrated on distance endurance. I still think speed training will help a Centurion Race. It is that hard pressed DRIVE needed for speed that is also needed late in a Centurion Race. My goal is to walk all my training under 12 minutes per mile pace. Back like I did in 2014. Going to take me a few weeks to get back into that form. It helps also that I have a New Garmin 920xt sports watch. Easy to use. Easy to keep track during a walk. Uploads to my I-Pad when I return home. The truth is I have gotten lazy. I can do the mileage easy. Walking fast is work. Time to get back to work. Walking faster has also cleaned up my form. I think I missed the boat leaving out some speed work. Excited to try and regain what I have lost.

This week 47.8 Miles 10 hours 22 minutes 51 seconds, Pace average 13:01.  6222 calories 

Sunday January 1st –  New Years Double Marathon. 26.2 Miles in 5:46:46.

Monday January 2nd – 4 Miles recovery.

Tuesday January 3rd – 4.8 Miles, 5 sets of 65 push-ups. 15 minutes of Planks.

Wednesday January 4th – 8 Miles LSD in 1:47:38. 3 sets of 25 squats.

Thursday January 5th – 4.8 Miles, 4 sets of 6 chin-ups, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Friday January 6th – Date night with my Wife!

Yea! I am back to training for a Centurion Race. New Year, New Goals, New Drive, New Excitement. Going to be Fun!  21 weeks to the Continental Centurion Qualifier. I will be ready.

DECEMBER 17 DAYS 171.8 MILES

November 25 Days 196.8 MILES
October 19 Days 229.6 MIles
September 25 Days 229.6 Miles
August 23 Days 241.6 Miles
July 26 Days 248.8 Miles
June 25 Days 260.0 Miles
May 26 Days 261.7 Miles
April 23 Days 231.1 Miles
March 26 Days 235.4 Miles
February 24 Days 220.2 Miles
January 26 Days 283.9 Miles

TOTAL 2016 285 DAYS 2810.5 MILES

This week 51.0 Miles

Saturday December 24th – 4.8 Miles

Sunday December 25th –  Day Off

Monday December 26th – 8 Miles LSD in 1:42:53.

Tuesday December 27th  –  4 Miles

Wednesday December 28th –  4 Miles

Thursday December 29th  – 4 Miles

Friday December 30th – Date night with my Wife!

Saturday December 31st – New Years Double Marathon 26.2 miles in 5:24:53.

Kicked off my June Centurion training this week. Felt good to get back on the program. The break was nice. I was starting to miss the routine however.

This week 24.8 Miles

Saturday December 17th – 4.8 Miles, 5 sets of 74 push-ups, 21 minutes of planks.

Sunday December 18th –  20 Miles LSD in 4:20:48. 3 sets of 30 squats

Good thing I am tapering for a race. Lots of Christmas activities with My Kids and Gandkids this week. Everyone have a Merry Christmas!

This week 50.4 Miles

Saturday December 10th – 4.8 Miles, 5 sets of 74 push-ups, 21 minutes of planks.

Sunday December 11th –  24 Miles in 4:57:25. 3 sets of 30 squats

Monday December 12th – 4.8 Miles, 4 sets of 8 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday December 13th  –  4.8 Miles, 5 sets of 74 push-ups, 21 minutes of planks.

Wednesday December 14th –  Unscheduled day off.

Thursday December 15th  – 12 miles LSD in 2:40:25. 3 sets of 30 squats.

Friday December 16th – Date night with my Wife.

I had to work hard to get in the workouts I did this week. I start my race taper the middle of next week. I have to admit I am pleased with myself.  To be this busy and still walking. Starting to look forward to my Back2Back Marathons in two weeks.

This week 40.8 Miles

Saturday December 3rd –  Unscheduled day off.

Sunday December 4th –  24 Miles in LSD in 5:10:22.  3 sets of 30 squats

Monday December 5th – 4.8 Miles, 4 sets of 7 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday December 6th  –  Unscheduled day off.

Wednesday December 7th – 12 Miles LSD in 2:42:38.

Thursday December 8th  – Grandson’s Christmas program.

Friday December 9th – Date night with my Wife.

Wow life and work has bumped training this week. The next two weeks are not looking much different. No Panic. No guilt. Hard to say for sure but the extra rest seems to be doing me some good. I am just maintaining my fitness till after New year. Start that serious training in 2017.

This week 55.2 Miles

Saturday November 26th –  4.8 Miles, 5 sets of 73 push-ups,  21 minutes of Planks.

Sunday November 27th –  24 Miles in LSD in 5:08:21.  3 sets of 30 squats

Monday November 28th – 4.8 Miles, 4 sets of 7 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday November 29th  –  4.8 Miles, 5 sets of 74 push-ups.

Wednesday November 30th – 12 Miles in 2:39:22.  3 sets of 30 squats

Thursday December 1st  – 4.8 Miles, 4 sets of  7 chin-ups.

Friday December 2nd – Date Night with my Wife!

My legs are back. Felt like my old self this week. My recovery is working. More of the same next week.

NOVEMBER 25 DAYS 196.8 MILES

October 19 Days 229.6 MIles
September 25 Days 229.6 Miles
August 23 Days 241.6 Miles
July 26 Days 248.8 Miles
June 25 Days 260.0 Miles
May 26 Days 261.7 Miles
April 23 Days 231.1 Miles
March 26 Days 235.4 Miles
February 24 Days 220.2 Miles
January 26 Days 283.9 Miles

Total 2016 268 Days 2638.7 Miles

This week 50.4 Miles

Saturday November 19th –  Day off visiting my Oldest Son and his Wife

Sunday November 20th –  24 Miles in LSD in 5:09:46. 3 sets of 30 squats

Monday November 21st – 4.8 Miles, 4 sets of 7 chin-ups. 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

Tuesday November 22nd  –  Unscheduled day off.

Wednesday November 24th – 12 Miles in 2:29:38.  3 sets of 30 squats

Thursday November 25th – 4.8 Miles, 4 sets of  8 chin-ups.

Friday November 26th – 4.8 Miles, 3 rounds boxing the heavy bag.

I have my annual November sinus infection this week. I have let the infection effect my workouts. I could just push on. Work Hard through it. It is six long months till my race in The Netherlands. I think I will just maintain my fitness for now. Start the hard training after my back 2 back marathons.  Use the New Years double for training. Kick it into high gear in 2017.