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Aching in Akron – Marathon Race Report

Published on September 27, 2010 By Greg

Despite falling short of the 3:00 marathon goal due largely to a poorly executed race strategy, this report summarizes a race that resulted in a over-five-minute personal record on the challenging and hilly Akron Marathon course.

Taking your Metrics Beyond the Log

Published on September 23, 2010 By Greg

It takes more than just a running log (paper, digital, or online) to get really granular in analyzing your training. Sometimes, you need to get deep into a more detailed spreadsheet analysis.

Lessons From a 255-Mile Month

Published on August 31, 2010 By Greg

There is a lot of conventional wisdom about training approaches to the marathon – most advocating the idea of not overdoing it, taking appropriate rest days, not exceeding your training plan. Sometimes, it’s worth throwing the wisdom out the window for a short period, and finding out what happens.

Mid-Term Report – Akron Marathon Preparations

Published on July 26, 2010 By Greg

With 9 weeks to go in my training for the Akron Marathon, it’s time to step back and assess the results to date, and identify any necessary adjustments for the second half. While hill and strength training have been going well, I feel a renewed need to focus on performance during long runs.