So before Christmas my sister called and had a fun vacation in mind... going to California in May, renting a beach house on Huntington Beach, going to Disneyland, surf lessons, oh.... and running the LA Marathon! I wish I was tough enough to do that, but running for over 4 hours doesn't appeal to me yet. But Sam was ready to give it a shot.
He is using the Hal Higdon training method, and started Monday. This week he ran 3 miles three days, and 6 miles today, Saturday. This picture is after his six mile run. He said he hit a wall at 3.5 miles, but once he pushed through it he felt fine the rest of the way. I bought him a Garmin 305 for Christmas which does all sorts of cool stuff. It is a GPS, counts distance, calories, and heart rate, keeps your pace, and more. We both got fitted for running shoes. Sam is a huge over-pronator so the specialty running shoes we bought for him have really made a difference.
Unfortunately it is really cold here right now. The three mile runs he did on the treadmill in the mornings. The temperature today was 57 degrees, finally nice enough to run outside! I'm sure Sam will do great! He has really amazed me with how quickly he has been able to build endurance and become " a runner." The marathon is in May. I will keep you posted on how his training is going. And yes, though I don't want to run 26 miles, I am a little jealous that he will be doing it without me!
6 comments:
YEA!! You did get the watch! I see he has it on....its the best invention EVER for runners! GOOD LUCK SAM.
So he did decide to do it huh? That's awesome! I still have my big dream of running a marathon so I'll have to get some advice from him.
Colton didn't have any teeth until last month, by the way, so I'm sure Sydnee will get them soon! So not fun!
Good luck to you Sam! We'll be watching for updates, etc. - what a great trip to look forward to.
That is awesome that Sam is going to do that! Good luck! You guys are going to have quite the eventful vacation! Have fun!
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Wow, sounds like you all have some big plans and a lot of fun headed your way! Can't wait to hear all about it!
Way to go Sam! I look forward to following your training! I am with you on this one Nat! I wish I had the desire, but it just ain't there!
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