I made the decision to run Boston right around my birthday 11/11.
My first email was to my running coach Trey Baily http://www.uphillrunning.com. Trey has helped me complete 2 half marathons in the past. He will guide my training the whole way to Boston.
So far I have been just building miles. I have been running between 25 and 30 miles a week with long runs at a little over 10 miles.
This week I received my schedule from Trey for the first 3 weeks. I was a little surprised because the miles were less that I am currently running. The difference will be the weekly "hill workouts" (sounds like fun huh?) and the longs runs that will increase by a mile or so a week.
Not the least of my challenges for the next three months will be my weight. I ran my first marathon at about 175 lbs, I can currently 185.
To my friends and family who inspire me everyday. I promise you all that I will put in the work, I won't give up and I hope to make you proud.
Please visit my fundraising website at : http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/eddibuck/boston-marathon
Hi Ed,
ReplyDeleteI am going to get a jar going for "change" from the pockets of my family and friends ... We will donate the "change" from our pockets... for you to make a CHANGE in the world for Autism!! I am wishing you much success in your venture. Best wishes for success... Patti (Burke) Sullivan