9/21
Strength session highlight was yet another PR of 100lb dumbbells for 8 reps on flat.
I swear it’s the carbs in my system giving me this new push of strength / stamina in the last couple reps. Carb loading for a marathon run helps amplify strength training. Hmmm I think this just means carbs enhance a performance, period.
9/22
Easy 1/2 Marathon from 5:40-7:40am ahead of my kids football game. Ya man!
9/23
3 mile hike / 7000 steps or so and a 60 minute Bikram style class in 110 degrees. Active recovery day.
Also very low carb today but moderate fat, high protein for repair.
My left calf was oddly sore today so I’m nursing it and won’t run again until Wed or Thurs.
9/24
AM strength session with ANOTHER PR: Incline dumbbells 80lbs x 14 reps. This is out of control!
PM late walk which is something I rarely do. It was so nice out. I got a 3+ mile walk, some light jogs as I nurse this weird calf back to health.
9/26
I’m in “Taper” mode for the Nov 3 TCS New York City Marathon. I got out there today from 5:20am-6:35am for an 8.2 miler “easy” pace. The schedule is as follows and this is important for anyone ever interested in running a marathon.
The taper from 5 weeks out:
Week 1 (Sept 30 - Oct 6):
Thursday (Today): 8.25 miles (completed)
Friday (Sept 27): 5-6 miles (easy recovery pace)
Monday (Sept 30): 16-18 miles (long run at marathon pace or slightly slower)
Wednesday (Oct 2): 7-8 miles (steady pace or tempo)
Week 2 (Oct 7 - Oct 13):
Monday (Oct 7): 14-16 miles (long run at marathon pace or slightly slower)
Wednesday (Oct 9): 7-8 miles (tempo or intervals)
Friday (Oct 11): 5-6 miles (easy pace)
Saturday (Oct 12): 6 miles (easy recovery)
Week 3 (Oct 14 - Oct 20): Start of the taper
Monday (Oct 14): 12-14 miles (long run, marathon pace)
Wednesday (Oct 16): 6-7 miles (tempo or intervals)
Friday (Oct 18): 5-6 miles (easy pace)
Saturday (Oct 19): 6 miles (easy recovery)
Week 4 (Oct 21 - Oct 27):
Monday (Oct 21): 8-10 miles (long run, easy pace)
Wednesday (Oct 23): 5-6 miles (tempo or intervals)
Friday (Oct 25): 4-5 miles (easy pace)
Saturday (Oct 26): 6 miles (easy pace)
Week 5 (Race Week: Oct 28 - Nov 3):
Monday (Oct 28): 4 miles (easy pace)
Wednesday (Oct 30): 3-4 miles (easy pace or rest day)
Friday (Nov 1): 2-3 miles (shakeout run, very easy)
Sunday (Nov 3): Race Day: Marathon
During these final weeks, the focus shifts to recovery, staying sharp, and keeping your body ready for peak performance on race day.
9/28
Easy 7 miler at less than marathon pace which is so hard for me to do. I always want to go faster! I began prepping for my final long run on Monday. By prepping I mean carb loading which opposes my soul ugh. Made my homemade granola and I’m digging in!
All good. Part of the process!
9/29
Literally all I did was drive around CT to kids sports and eat carbs all day. 400 grams. GROSSSSSS. I hate it lol
Rice, Rice crackers, granola, honey, some pizza and everyones extra crust, raisin toast, banana, watermelon, pineapple and 3 kona big wave beers 
Just insane.
9/30
Hit a nice 17 miler today as the final long run of my training. Kept a nice steady 8:45 pace which I’d be happy with come marathon day. I walked an extra mile+ total for 30,000+ steps/2200 calories burned, or so. I’m going on a carb detox.
10/1
Did a short strength session this am and hit 80lbs dumbbells for 14 reps again. Hex traps 190x20 ouch. Body a bit banged up from the 17 miler yesterday.
Later in the PM got in 10k steps/60 min or so min zone 2 walk. active recovery is so important!
