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Dan Wilson @ Finish in 04:05:42 (NET). Pace: 9:22. Powered by Honda.

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Tomasz Stec @ 40K in 04:06:03 (NET). Pace: 9:53. Predicted: 4:19:33. Powered by Honda.

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Dan Wilson @ 40K in 03:54:09 (NET). Pace: 9:25. Predicted: 4:06:59. Powered by Honda.

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Tomasz Stec @ 30K in 02:57:02 (NET). Pace: 9:29. Predicted: 4:09:00. Powered by Honda.

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Dan Wilson @ 20K in 01:54:51 (NET). Pace: 9:14. Predicted: 4:02:18. Powered by Honda.

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Tomasz Stec @ 20K in 01:54:12 (NET). Pace: 9:11. Predicted: 4:00:56. Powered by Honda.

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Dan Wilson @ 10K in 00:57:46 (NET). Pace: 9:17. Predicted: 4:03:44. Powered by Honda.

2.5 days left to the LA Matathon

The adversity just does not stop.  I have had a cold for a few days now, nothing to concerning, but I learned today that my youngest daughter has Strep Throat, so I am a little concerned for the both of us.  I'll take whatever leftover anitbiotics we have around the house tonight and tomorrow morning to give my body a little help with the battle. 

The weather is predicted to be mid 70's, which is great for the spectators, but not so great for us runners that have been training all winter.  Above 65 degrees you can expect to run up to 2 minutes per mile slower, that will be humbling to say the least.

My 4 hour goal is going to be tougher that I thought, I am going to run it, the question is how well, and how miserable it's going to be.

On a higher note:
I have attemted to set up the LA matathon tracking system to automatically update my blog, so race progress updates should be forthcoming here, facebook and twitter!  Gotta love SN.

NGU!!!

10 days! I'm Ready!

Wow!  I ran 416 miles since I started running in August 09.  I'm in pretty good shape for the Marathon, my left knee is a little sore, but loosens up after a couple of miles.  I am treating it daily so it does not become an issue.  I've overcome injury and sacraficed much to get here.  I know your question, because I answer it daily...Am I ready?  I think so.  My goal, now, is a 4 hour Marathon, and I plan on "leaving it on the course."  So if I can't walk the next day; it is planned.  4 hours is a lofty goal for a guy that has never entered a race, let alone a Marathon.

You can track my progress race day at http://www.lamarathon.com/runner-info/race-day-tracking/

BIB# = 5385

Peak week complete!

2 20 mile runs within 15 days, add a few 8s and 12s and a bunch of 5s and it's all easy from now untill race day. I only lost 4 pounds today during the 20 miles compared to 6 last time. 4 pounds is about right. I ran it in 3 hous and 18 minutes, pretty slow but I have a cold and ran a fast 10k yesterday. I will be faster on race day.

I can't believe I have come so far since my very first run 6 months ago. The work has paid off!

NGU!

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Peak Week

This week is the peak training week caped by 28 miles this weekend. If I can get through this injury free I will be ready to marathon.

Last week I ran 35 miles. This week will be 43 then less each of the three remaining weeks.

NGU

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25 mile weekend

Ran 5 Saturday about half of it in the dirt. Today I ran 20, practicing my marathon strategy and expermenting with nutrition gels and cheewies and stuff. It went pretty well. The marathon seems less daunting with a 20 miler in the bank. I am back on schedule now; feeling great about that.
NGU!

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Only 38 days left...

and I am getting there.  I can run for miles at my desired marathon pace and only have a heart rate of 110 or so.  My leggs are what I am not sure about.  I'll find out Sunday as my training plan has me running 25 miles over the two-day weekend.  I am not looking forward to the test, but am focusing on the what the results will teach me about myself mentally and physically.

I am not concerned about my weight anymore; 170 will be my Marathon weight.  This is not the time to deprive my body of calories.  I might even put on a couple of pounds.  Fat stores alot more energy than muscle does, and I will need it.

Wish me luck.
NGU
Rider

Superbowl Sunday

Ran on the hamster wheel through the entire Supercross lights and the 450s. 12 miles, 20 for the weekend and 35 for the week. I still have a lot of work to do. Forrest Gump is my hero!

NGU

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Rainy weekend

The treadmill I recently purchased is paying dividends on all these rainy days we have been having. Ran 8 miles today at 7 mph. That is myarathin goal. That ahold keep me under 4 hours even if I walk through the water stations. NGU!

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46 days to go...

I didn't feel like running for an hour last night so I just ran faster.  Ran 5 miles in 35 minutes and went to bed.  Probably do the same tonight.

48 day to the LA Marathon - I'm BACK!

I ran 68 miles in January, so at that rate I should be able to do the matathon in about a week...lol

I feel great today after running 12 miles yesterday, I even took a leiserly 12 mile Mountain Bike ride with a buddy today!

NGU!

La marathon

The race is right around the corner and I am still 4 weeks behind where I should be. I ran 12 miles today.
NGU!

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53 day to fo to the Los Angeles Marathon

My legg seems fine  now, I actually had forgot about it for a couple of days, except that my co-worker Dave asked about it a minute ago.  I have been afraid to push up my mileage for fear of re-injury, but I need to start pushing.  I didn't injure my leg running, so I need to get it out of my head.  I am going to start pushing, wish me luck.  I need to get to 20 miles in the next 5 weeks.

With two weeks of rain and snow, I went and bought a Treadmill .  It was delivered and I assembled it last night.  I ran 3ish miles to test it out...one less excuse!

On a higher note, I won another Desert Race the weekend before last.  One or two more and I should get my Expert Licence!  WoooHoo.  Also finished the purchase and registration of my future road race bike.

Thanks for the support, and NEVER give up!

Dan aka Rider.

Only 68 days left

Haven't had much to write about lately.  Have been riding and working on machines for the past month and NOT running.  My weight is stuck at 170 which isn't bad, but was hoping to see 160.  My leg is pretty good now so I started running again.  There is still time to catch up on my training plan if I don't have any more problems.  I am slowly ramping up my running trying to get back on plan; I am optimistic.  Whish me luck!

Dan