30 for 30 finished. Now for the Marathon Plan.

I still remember reading Chris Macknie's TriRudy report on 30 runs in 30 days, three years ago and thinking - a) wow and b) maybe I could do that one day. And then, lately, the insane challenges of 100 for 100.

The 100-run challenge start date this year was December 15 - and although I knew I'd never run 100 for 100, I made sure to run that day. Maybe I'd make it to 10 for 10.

Well, last night, I finished my 30th run in 30 days. By far the most I've ever run in a 30 day span. I must admit, I took the easy route - most my runs were 30 minute 5Ks. The longest run being 14 kms, and most runs were indoors on the treadmill. However, last night, at the 27 minute mark of run number 30, I started to smile uncontrollably, knowing that in 3 minutes' time, I'd be accomplishing something pretty neat.

I'm taking a few days off the running now. On Monday, I'll be starting an 18-week plan for the Ottawa Marathon.... YES, it's almost time!

The 30 for 30 sure helped keep the extra Christmas calories in check, and I'm feeling more confident about the Marathon training.

Phil's Mega Marathon Miracle Plan

Week #	From	To	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Total
1	Jan 19	Jan 25	cross-train	5 K	8	5	rest	8	13	39
2	Jan 26	Feb 01	cross	5	8	5	rest	8	14	40
3	Feb 02	Feb 08	cross	5	8	5	rest	8	10	35
4	Feb 09	Feb 15	cross	5	10	5	rest	10	18	47
5	Feb 16	Feb 22	cross	5	10	5	rest	10	19	48
6	Feb 23	Mar 01	cross	5	8	5	rest	10	14	42
7	Mar 02	Mar 08	cross	6	11	6	rest	11	23	58
8	Mar 09	Mar 15	cross	6	11	6	rest	11	24	60
9	Mar 16	Mar 22	cross	6	8	6	rest	11	18	50
10	Mar 23	Mar 29	cross	6	13	6	rest	13	27	66
11	Mar 30	Apr 05	cross	8	13	8	rest	13	29	71
12	Apr 06	Apr 12	cross	8	8	8	rest	13	21	58
13	Apr 13	Apr 19	cross	8	13	8	rest	8	32	69
14	Apr 20	Apr 26	cross	8	8	8	rest	13	19	56
15	Apr 27	May 03	cross	8	13	8	rest	8	32	69
16	May 04	May 10	cross	8	10	8	rest	6	19	51
17	May 11	May 17	cross	6	8	6	rest	5	13	39
18	May 18	May 24	cross	5	6	rest	rest	3	MARATHON!	57

28 for 29

Running Summary
Runs: 28
Avg. Time: 00:37:16
Total Time: 17:23:41
Avg. Speed: 10.1 KMPH
Avg. KM Pace: 5:55
Avg. Dist.: 6.3 KM
Total Dist.: 176.3 KM
Avg. Cal. Burned: 500.7
Total Cal. Burned: 14020

I'm still not officially in the competition. But, I might do a double today, to catch up to 30 for 30. ...and then call it quits.

Training, interrupted

So we got Guitar Hero World Tour at Christmas. The training has taken a hit. Here's me playing Crazy Train... well, ok - it's not me. Actually, it's far from me.

Jules Winnfield, what a coach

2009

100 Runs in 100 Days update:
Still not officially in. Still hedging my bets. Missed 2 days so far (19 for 21). BUT - I did dance pretty much all night long New Years Eve... and my last 2 runs were 1 hour duration. Maybe I'll do a couple of 2-a-days. I'll see what I feel like after 30 days. I have a weird inside left foot "twingy" feeling - but that may be from either Wii-ing, or New Year's Eve antics. It doesn't seem to affect the running.

2009 Goals:
Goal #1: I'm officially throwing my hat into the Ottawa Marathon (although, we'll have to race back immediately after the race to make Laura's confirmation). Not sure why, but I'm putting a 4-hour goal down. All the fancy calculators tell me this is conservative, but never running more than 2 hours in a row has me a tad concerned. (Especially when I know how fed up I can get after 2 hours of running).

Goal #2: I'd like to say, to get down to 155lbs for the Marathon. I'm currently sitting @ 166.8 - after some hearty holiday indulging. It's gonna take some serious discipline - I like sweets too much.

Multisport Goals: None really - Definitely nothing longer than an Oly (if that).

Other Goals: I'd like to give Cyclocross a try. Although I don't like getting cold, wet or dirty - so this may be a challenge.