One year ago this weekend I took on my first 50 mile race, the Virgil Crest Ultramarathon. That was by far the most challenging course I have every run, which included over 10,000 ft of climbing, creek crossings, log jumping, and even a double climb of a ski hill (underneath the chair lift).
Since this race, I have absolutely been on fire setting personal records in every measurable distance. Most of these races I have worn my Virgil shirt underneath my uniform as it gives me confidence that I can do anything.
As I write this post, I am exactly 6 weeks out from the Manchester City Marathon. The marathon is the only distance that I have yet to PR in this year.
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After the Mine falls run |
Today I completed a 24 mile training run on the Mine Falls trails in Nashua, NH. Last Tuesday I did a track workout where I fluctuated from 6:10 to 6:50 pace (every half mile) over five miles. I am feeling stronger then ever right now and eager to see what I can do in Manchester.
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Neil ready to take off |
Amy has been dialing it up also lately. Last week she took on and completed the Honey 100, a 100k road / off road mix ride on her new cyclocross bike. Today she did nearly 50 miles at the Hub on wheels.
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Amy before the Honey 100 |
Neil has been riding his bike all over the place and even attempting to bike off on every road bike he sees. We are looking forward to getting a tandem bike and taking him on some real rides next Spring.
Sometimes I get the question "How do you train". Well below is my 7 weeks training schedule leading up to Manchester. Each schedule is always slightly different as the goal races differ, but below is the current plan for a 3 hour marathon attempt.
- Scot
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