Mat Runs

2010-04-28T08:13:00.002-04:00

2010-03-12T09:48:00.000-05:00

Caumsett 50K my second ultra and definatly the most fun. I had great race. I hit the marathon mark at my second fastest marathon time. My pace was 9:16 pretty good. The experience was fun, weather was perfect. It was also nice meeting the other ultra-runners in New York. Very good experience.

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2010-02-02T20:54:00.000-05:00

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2010-01-24T10:48:00.001-05:00

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Just got back from Manhattan half marathon. Woke up too late. Didn't run 6 before hand like planned. Was not feeling it today. And then at about mile 3 I had to take a shit. Had to hold it till mile 5.5 where the port-o lets were. It was a big one. After that I felt fine till the end, then ran home. Bad race, oh well. Got a lot miles in this week though. 47 mile week so overall it was not so bad.

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2010-01-20T20:20:00.000-05:00

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Where they hell is everyone. Did not see a sole on the river, except a couple bike comuters and the lady with the cripled dog in the baby stroller.

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2010-01-14T23:08:00.000-05:00

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2010-01-14T23:06:00.001-05:00

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2010-01-14T23:06:00.000-05:00

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2010-01-12T08:21:00.000-05:00

Yesterdays run brought two surprising things. Great to go up north and see sights i usually don't see on my runs. It is confusing getting back to the river from Ft. Tyron and especially near the George Washington Bridge. I guess I could of gone farther north into inwood park. I guess I can do that next time.

Blood: I never get bloody nipples or bloody toe nails. That is until yesterday. I guess you even need body glide in the winter. I usually don't have chaffing issues when it is not humid so I didn't think about it. Oh, well what can one do about it.
Remember body glide on all my runs.

I am going to take this morning off, then I will go run with Susannah tonight.

2010-01-11T19:27:00.000-05:00

Great long run today. Run up north on the hudson, went up to Ft. Tyron Park and the Cloisters. Great day. Weather a bit cold, but nice. Got lost a little trying to get back to the river in order to get back. Felt good the whole time. Longest run since the 60K, so I am feeling that I am back on track with my training for the 50K in LI in March.

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2010-01-11T14:39:00.000-05:00

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2010-01-08T22:43:00.001-05:00

So last month I put up my preliminary training plan. So here is what I have signed up for so far this year.

March 7th Camusset 50K Long Island
May 1st Flying Pig Marathon
July 3rd Finger Lakes 50 Miler.

It looks like I was the first person to sign up for the Finger Lakes 50 because on the blog I am the only one listed. That is crazy, or I was way to annal in getting the entry in early.

2010-01-08T13:19:00.000-05:00

First week of the new year and things are good. Five days straight of running. Working hard to get everypace, my running coaching company off the ground. Lead my first group run at the Running Company. Happy it went well. Tried out the new Glycerin 8 on my run today. Great shoe, softer than last years. Felt a little different in the arch. Think it will be a good shoe. It has a nice ride to it.

Been working on my website a lot this week and going to a iweb trainin at the apple store later today.

2009-11-23T21:38:00.004-05:00

This Saturday I ran my first ultra marathon, the Knickerbocker 60K. It was an awesome experience. I think it changed my outlook on running. I plan to jump into ultras. Hopefully running my first 50 miler this summer. It was a different outlook on how to run and how to train and how to live. It showed me the power of my endurance.
Overall this years running was highlighted by finally breaking four hours int the marathon and then completing my first ultra with a better pace than my first four marathons. I think is bodes well for the future.

2010 Preliminary Plan
Manhattan Half Marathon
Camuset 50K
NYC Half Marathon
Flying Pig Marathon
Brooklyn Half Marathon
Finger Lakes 50 miler
NYC Marathon
JFK 50
and maybe some other random races. This is all preliminary can't rush to any decisions yet. But we will see.

2009-08-30T18:21:00.002-04:00

Last 8 weeks Marathon Training Program.

Anyone been lazy about their training.

First Time Marathoners

Need help with motivation.

Help getting out in the morning.

Advice on training.

Personalized Training Program.

email: matruns@blogspot.com

Contact matruns and I will help you get to your goal.

2009-05-02T23:01:00.003-04:00

2009-04-27T21:48:00.003-04:00

2008-11-03T18:53:00.002-05:00

NYC Marathon was yesterday. It was a great time. I am happy that I had my pr at 4:03:22 still waiting to pass the elusive 4 hour mark. It was unusual race. I had good first 1/2 and good last 5k and had struggles through queens until the Bronx. I did a few new things, firstly I wore my ipod, which i do not usual wear for marathons. I wear it for training and shorter races, but not marathons. I also tried the arm warmers and I liked them until it warmed up a bit.

Shoes: Brooks Ghost wear great, just as they were in Chicago. I felt the pavement a bit more yesterday, but the shoes have just completed 2 marathons in less than a month.

Weather: Great weather. Worst part was waiting in Staten Island in the cold before the race. But the arm warmers worked great. Kept my arms warm before the race and the Brooklyn section.

Pace: I can't help for picking up my pace in Brooklyn on 4th Avenue. I am feeling good and especially when you get to Park Slope you can really hear the support. But long term I think I need to work on it.

The new coral system. Excellent. I started 20 minutes before I was sopposed to. I did not have wiggle around slow runners and walkers. Last year the bridge was like an obstacle course.

Overall it was great race. I think I am going to try to plan more strategy for NYC next year, but we will see. Go run.

I think I will take a week off from running. Focus more on speed this winter do a winter and spring marathon and skip the Knickerbocker 60K.

2008-11-01T08:31:00.002-04:00

NYC Marathon Weekend. I am excited for the NYC Marathon tomorrow. I went to the expo last night to pick up my number. I am beginning to really feel the spirit of the marathon. The NYC Marathon is an amazing event. It is fun seeing the people from all over the world coming to the city. I am excited about the weather. It is going to be almost perfect marathon weather. It will be cold in the morning. The 6:30 Staten island ferry will be a good ride. I am excited about the new corals, I won't have hopefully waste energy weaving through slow people. I am feeling good. I feel well rested after Chicago and my ankle that I tweaked jumping for the subway on Monday seems heeled.

At the expo I sat in on a question and answer gathering with Ryan Hall, Brian Sell, and Dathan Ritzenhein. They were fabulous, and answered everyone questions about training and the Olympic experience. It was great to see athletes so open about their training. I asked them about their recovery routine and Dathan said he will relax and have a couple of beers. Ryan said he won't run for a couple of weeks. It is good to see them so candid about their training routine and gives inspiration to us at the back of the pack.

I talked to the Brooks rep and am excited for the new Cascadia coming out 1/1/09 and it will be bright yellow and black. I am excited for that. I also talked to the people pushing my January Marathon plans Miami or Rock N' Roll Arizona. We will see. I think I should see how everything goes on tomorrow. If I feel good I might even do the Knickerbocker 60K on November 15th.

2008-10-26T02:41:00.001-04:00

My picks for the election. William Howard Taft's ghost wont let obama win Ohio, but he will still trounce McCain.

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2008-10-14T22:40:00.002-04:00

Chicago Marathon for me was a great run for about 22 miles. Until it came to rounding China town and heading to Comisky Park. There they sun got hot, very hot. Not much shade. I passed a bank that said it was 91 degrees. I know it wasn't that hot, but it was hot. i am glad I didn't run Chicago last year. Overall it was great race. Wonderful time. I was feeling really good until fairly late in the Marathon. Hopefully I will have a quick recovery and be ready for NY in 2 1/2 weeks. I am pleased with the results of Chicago. I know I did not PR, but still I think overall it was good race. Gatorade Endurance gave me stomach cramps. It was hot I need the hydration. But something about that stuff or having too much bugs me. I think I will go for the Cliff Blocks, water and just a little Gatorade at NY. Maybe just every few miles and water and cliff blocks. It all depends on the weather hopefully it will be in the 50's.

Chicago was my 10th marathon. I feel like I have done a bunch of Marathons and I still have much to prove to myself. Hopefully NYC will be good and I will do a winter marathon to get me started for 09. I feel that, I get the lazies in the winter if I do not have a marathon scheduled.

2008-09-28T12:19:00.002-04:00

Just ran the NYRR 18 mile Marathon Tune up race. I am committed to breaking the rules of the tapper. I always feel I tapper too much and don't have the conditioning once marathon time comes around. I am going to keep training. I will run the Gretta half marathon next weekend. The run was good, too humid. But I was feeling good. The race was good. I love running long the morning after learning about a world record being broken. Haile Gebrselassie broke the world record this morning in Berlin. That is awesome 2:03:59. The fall marathon season has started and I can feel the spirit around.

Chicago two weeks to go, it will be great. Hopefully I can PR. I think my season will be good. Chicago, NYC and maybe an ultra. We will see. Hopefully I can keep my goal of no more than 12 weeks between marathons in 09 and then move up to ultras.

But being on the east coast, it sucks that there are not that many ultras. I need to move to California to have more choices. I know Sri Chomney people have ultras all the time, but I am not running an ultra around a Flushing Meadows park.

I am excited about the season. I love the new shoe I am wearing the Brooks Ghost. Kick ass shoe, it should help.

As I sit here watchng Gebreselassie brake the record and then watch some baseball and football. This is going to be a good marathon season for everyone. See ya next time I post.

2008-09-21T22:00:00.000-04:00

was at the game, Chris Perry is a good move. Rudi good riddance. Carson is back. Just needs to sink with Ocho Cinco. Defensive not as shitty as I thought. Giants fans need to stop harassing Bengals fans. Who Dey is the only response I could come up with. Giants stadium is a shit whole and they need a new stadium. Riverfront was better, Paul Brown puts Giants Stadium to shame. TJ to Carson connection back on track.

OT they should of gave up the run after 2nd down. The NFL should implement the OT rules from College football. Giving the Giants two chances in overtime a big mistake. Marvin needs some balls like Mike Shanahan. Maybe they should fo gone for it on 4 and 5 in regulation. But being in Cincinnati, he is probably inundated with the conservative BS in the nati.

2008-09-07T19:30:00.002-04:00

Great 20 mile run. Amazing. Low humidity after days sweltering without AC. The Hurricane winds brought down the humidity. The run was perfect, besides the battery on my Garmin 405 dying. That actually was good, I just ran with the flow and I knew my distance. Perfect run nice 20. The Brooks Ghost rocks, this is an amazing shoe. I am so excitedc about it. MY pace was good in the shoe. The show was comfortable the enire run. x,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

2008-09-04T17:50:00.001-04:00

New shoes brooks ghost, excited to try them out. But it is 86 degrees and nasty humidity. I am ready for the winter time. I want it to be cold. I need it to be cold. I am ready for cool fall weather. 45 degrees would be perfect. How about 17? That would be good. This heat and humidity is driving me crazy. I am sick of the summer heat and humidity.