East Texas Striders

Food for Thought

Katie — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:47:01 +0000

In running I usually have an A (set HIGH!), B, and sometimes C goal, and that way if things go south I have a backup plan. Usually I do tell at least one person.

I hope everyone took advantage of the weather this weekend it was wonderful!

New iPods

Katie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:07:27 +0000

When I run by myself I normally run with my iPod. Today Apple announced two new iPods that will be for sale next week. A new Shuffle ($49) and a new Nano ($149) which has a clip and a radio on it now. I love the new Nano, its lighter and smaller and I would for sure use the clip, me and my armband do not get along so I end up carrying mine whole way.

IN Magazine

Katie — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:17:49 +0000

The new issue of IN Magazine has an article about the Tyler Rose marathon. And I just wanna say eek! the pressure is on! Definitely going to have to kick it up a notch these next few weeks.

10-10-10

Katie — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:12:10 +0000

First of all, HUGE congrats to Adam who is an Ironman!!! An ironman is no joke, 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, AND THEN a marathon… I cannot even imagine.

The 8 mile Sunday run has turned into the 10+ mile Sunday run with so many people training for fall half and full marathons. We will be ready!

Hydration Calculator

Katie — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:54:28 +0000

Make sure you are drinking enough water! In this heat, intensity would definitely be ‘High’

Weight	Exercise Minutes	Exercise Intensity

http://www.bottledwater.org

Training Plan Updated

Katie — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:35:56 +0000

Here are weeks 10-12 of the marathon training plan and weeks 9 and 10 of the half marathon training plan

marathon:

Week 10: Aug. 22-28
Sun. 6 Miles
Mon. 6 miles
Tues. 3 Miles
Wed. Track workout – 2 x 1.5 miles at 10K pace Total 5 miles
Thur. 5 miles
Fri. 5 miles
Sat. OFF
Total 30 miles

Week 11: Aug 29-Sept 4
Sun. 20 Miles
Mon. OFF
Tues. 5 miles
Wed. Track – 4 mile tempo run at 1/2 marathon pace Total 6 miles
Thur. 3 miles
Fri. OFF
Sat. 6 miles
Total Miles 40

Week 12: Sept. 5-11
Sun. 13 miles
Mon. Off
Tues. 5 miles
Wed. Track workout – 2 x 2 miles at 5K + :30 pace Total 6 miles
Thur. 6 miles
Fri. 5 miles
Sat. OFF
Total 35 miles

half marathon:

Week 9: Aug 29- Sept 4
Sun. 6 miles
Mon. 6 miles
Tues. OFF
Wed. Track workout – 2 x 1.5 miles at 10K pace. total miles 5
Thur. 4 miles
Fri. 5 miles
Sat. OFF
Total 26 miles

Week 10: Sept 5-11
Sun. 12 miles
Mon. OFF
Tues. 4 miles
Wed. Track workout – 2 x mile at 5K pace. total 4 miles
Thur. 4 miles
Fri. OFF
Sat. 6 miles
Total 30 miles

Got this in the mail today :)

Back at the track tonight, loving this weather!

Chandler 5k

Katie — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:56:06 +0000

The Striders were well represented yesterday morning in Chandler. They never posted all the times at the race (you had to go ask) but they should be online soon.

Funny videos

Katie — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:12:13 +0000

Runner vs. Cyclist
Conversation between a runner and a cyclist on which sport is harder.

Cyclist Meets Runner
Road Bike Racer greets Marathon Woman before their Saturday morning workouts.

The Bedingfield Loop

Katie — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:22:40 +0000

Great workout last night! Probably the best hill workout I have ever done. Thank you for having us Beth!

Hottest Half pics are up

Katie — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:37:03 +0000

They posted the pics from the Hottest Half:

http://www.brightroom.com

I’m pretty sure that’s Scott in the yellow not lined up yet!