Monthly Archives: November 2011

Checklist for Philadelphia

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Patrick

Today was a rest day for me. With only a few days left before we head to Philadelphia it is hard to keep my mind off the upcoming marathon. Today I ended up putting together my list of things I … Continue reading →

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Last Long Run

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Patrick

Today was my last long run before the Philadelphia Marathon. I ended up doing 16 km, 10 miles, with my daughter in her Chariot. Compared to the distances I have been running it almost seems odd to consider that a … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stories

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Patrick

Saturday morning brings another edition of Saturday Stories. Since I’ll be in Philadelphia next weekend there likely won’t be any stories next weekend. I’ll follow-up with a longer post the following Saturday. As always, if you came across something you … Continue reading →

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Week 15 of Training for the Philadelphia Marathon

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Patrick

Week 15 of my 16 week training program for the Philadelphia Marathon is nearly complete. Today I am enjoying a rest day. My second last week of training will end with a 6.5 km, 4 mile, run tomorrow. So far … Continue reading →

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Marathon Profile: Malibu International Marathon

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Patrick

For the second week in a row I am profiling a California based marathon. Tonight I was looking for an upcoming marathon and came across the Malibu International Marathon which takes place on Sunday. Looking at the course elevation map … Continue reading →

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Taper Tuesday

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Patrick

Tonight’s plan was for an easy 10-11 km run after work. In the end I completed 10 km in 52 minutes. I know the drop in mileage this week and next week will be beneficial in my preparation for race … Continue reading →

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Thoughts 13 Days Before Race Day

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Patrick

As I mentioned yesterday, the Philadelphia Marathon is now less than two weeks away. I am now tapering before race day. This week I will be cutting back my mileage again as I will only complete approximately 39 miles, 62 … Continue reading →

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Today’s Long Run

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Patrick

Today’s scheduled run was a 16 mile, 25 km, easy run. With race day two weeks away, today’s run is my last run longer than a half-marathon distance until race day. Today turned out to be one of those days … Continue reading →

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Saturday Stories

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Patrick

It’s Saturday and that means it is time once again for Saturday Stories, a collection of some of my favourite blog posts and articles from the past week. As always, if you came across anything you feel is worthy of … Continue reading →

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Week 14 of Training for the Philadelphia Marathon

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Patrick

Week 14 of my 16 week training schedule for the Philadelphia Marathon is nearly complete. With one run remaining this week my mileage for the week currently sits at 53.5 km. Given that I am planning to do 13-14 km … Continue reading →

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