Iron News Man - March 2, 2010
Iron News Man
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” - Og Mandino
The first mile my knees were aching! I had been told to expect it as I returned to running Monday after Saturday’s demanding long run with steep hills. My coach Craig Moss also told me that by the end of the run I’d feel right as rain. Sure enough I did. I even took the time (as planned) to stretch in the middle of the 5-mile run. I’ve never done that before intentionally. I truly liked the results and feel ready to tackle today’s session as I ping-pong between three gyms to complete the run (Santa Clarita Athletic Club), swim (LA Fitness) and weight training (Jordan’s Virtual Fit Club).
Here’s my training for today:
Run 5-miles (medium speed = 9 minute-per-mile pace)
Swim 1500-yards
Weight train shoulders
People are getting excited for the LA Marathon! I can tell as the race approaches. Everyone’s talking about the last long run (which should have been performed this past weekend). I’m also getting a lot of questions about which fuel I prefer (GU, Hammer, etc.). Here’s the bottom-line be it equipment or fueling: nothing new on race day! As you probably know, test everything you plan to use or wear in these final weeks ahead. I already know what I’ll be wearing and how (and when) I plan to fuel during the LA Marathon.
Whether you travel or don’t have time to hit the gym, today’s Wakeup Workout Video is for you! Click on the video above to see Certified Trainer Jeff Bomberger demonstrate the Anywhere Workout!
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-Chris
My race schedule (so far) for 2010:
13.1 Los Angeles (Half) Marathon
Students Run LA Friendship Run
Wildflower Triathlon (long course)
Ironman World Championships????
Why blog? To inspire others.
Simply put, three years ago I was overweight! At 6’1” I weighed 252, and wore size 40 pants. Few people really noticed, but I did. In pictures, on TV, I was not happy with my appearance. Covering the 2007 LA Marathon for NBC4 was the last straw. Every picture I was in highlighted just how out of shape I had become.
No more! Since that time, the guy who could barely run around the block has slowly built-up his endurance and completed numerous events. Among the big ones: the 2008 Long Beach International Marathon , 2009 Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach, 2009 LA Marathon, 2009 Vineman Ironman 70.3, and 2009 Ironman Arizona!
I invite you to share this journey with me.
