Wednesday, February 11, 2009

On the Road Again

Monday: rest day

Tuesday: 8 miles @ 8:24 pace - general aerobic run

Today: 6.5 miles @ recovery pace + 10 x 100m strides

I'm trying to get my road legs back. It's been about 10 days since the Surf City Marathon and I'm ready to finally start getting into it again. If I found out anything between CIM and now, it's that for me to run at my best, I need to have the benefit of a structured marathon training cycle behind me.

I'll post the details on this in a few days, but I am about to start my 2nd Pfitz program and am anxious to start seeing the gains of hard running and hard work.

Finally, I received my new Marathon Maniacs singlet in the mail today!

You are now (officially) looking at Maniac #1342.

17 comments:

Chic Runner said...

Congrats!!! :) I know you what you mean about running hard and hard work. I'm putting my social life on the shelf. As if I had one before and getting down to business Charlie style. His plan is kicking my butt already. You will do great too Burger!

Lori said...

You got the shirt?!

It's adorable. And yellow. Just like you.

Congratulations, #1342.

aron said...

i want to be a maniac!! too bad 2 in a month dont count (or do they)?

and i agree 100% about the whole training plan thing. i like being on a plan! i do better and feel better on one. cant wait to follow yours! we looove pfitz :)

Kevin said...

He's a mayyy-niac, mayyyyy-niac on the run.
And he's running like he's never run before.

Southbay Girl said...

Congrats Maniac #1342....what a BRIGHT color!!!

D10 said...

I need structure when running to. I can't wait to get back on track..I'm on my way!

Congrats on Maniac status.

Joe said...

Congrats Maniac! Are you going to work that singlet into the workout clothes rotation?

lindsay said...

congrats on officially being labeled a maniac!! glad your legs are doing ok and not rebelling from all your crazy running.

Tara said...

Congrats Maniac!!! I as well need to follow a structured plan! I feel like you get the most out of your runs when you know what you need to put into them and when to do them :) can't wait to try Pfitz out for myself to see what everyone is talking about! lol

Burger said...

@ aron + chic runner - you guys are gonna do great.

@ lori - well done...well done.

@ Joe - naw, gonna save this baby for race day!

@ tara - it's not for everyone but I felt like it worked for me (to some degree)

Stuart said...

Very smart shirt but you gotta have a plan!

Failing to plan...well you know the rest!

Alisa said...

Hello...maniac!

I too, am one that needs a plan.

Good luck with Pfitz, those plans are nutso!

Marathon Maritza said...

Awesome! Way to go Maniac!

Ahhhh Pfitz. I love him for kicking my ass and hate him for kicking my ass. Can't wait to share the woes!

Also, I thought you should know that Tara and I were using the BTTW reference today, but in regards to how much we are drinking at a party tonight. (Hey, Pfitz doesn't start for me until 3/9 when I'm officially off the bottle!)

Burger said...

@ Maritza - can't tell you how much it warms the heart to know that when testicles-on-wall related references come up, I'm the first person you think of :)

lilhlfpint said...

That Marathon Maniacs tank top rocks.

Marcy said...

One of the crazies, are you? ;-) I like em crazy HAHA!

Ms. V. said...

Cool singlet!