This week is my first full week of training for Boston 2008.
Each week I'll look at how the previous week matched up to the training program, and take a quick look at what's coming up.
If you're only interested in my training notes for Boston, you can subscribe to these posts here.
Running Log: Week One
| Day | Scheduled Run | Actual Run |
| Sunday | - | Rest |
| Monday | - | 16km steady |
| Tuesday | - | 7km tempo |
| Wednesday | - | Rest |
| Thursday | 15km comfortable | 15km steady |
| Friday | Rest | Rest |
| Saturday | 12km recovery | 14km recovery |
| Total | 50km | 52km |
Training Program: Week Two
| Day | Scheduled Run |
| Sunday | 18km comfortable |
| Monday | Rest |
| Tuesday | 15km comfortable |
| Wednesday | Rest |
| Thursday | 15km steady |
| Friday | Rest |
| Saturday | 12km recovery |
| Total | 60km week |
Today's weather is abysmal, so I may do the 18km on Monday instead of today.
Given the lack of response to the idea of a Boston training podcast (i.e. none... come on people! David Hill, I know you're out there...), I've decided to dial it back a bit and record a series of training tips throughout my Boston preparation instead.
Today: five tips for preparing for winter runs.
2 comments:
Hi Dave,
Enjoyed the overview of your schedule. Thought the podcast was a great addition. Do you have any pointers on using a runners belt with a conventional water bottle vs valve bottles?
Jeremy
Dave. The podcast is a great idea.
I too have encountered frozen bottles in the winter - especially on long runs. Adding gel or eload will alter the freezing point of the solution, but as you point out the screw caps (& valves) on the bottles can still freeze and then you are stuck. If you carry your bottles underneath your coat, then you can delay the inevitable, but they are still going to freeze if you are out long enough, and its cold enough.
I don't know a good solution other than to thaw your bottles periodically under warm water at coffee shops along your route.
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