Sunday, December 28, 2008
2300 miles
Today it was 64 out. I was able to run in short and tee shirt so I decided to run 10 miles and enjoy the weather. Enjoy your week.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas
Sorry I did not write sooner. Did 41 miles last week. Foot is feeling better. My Boston 16 week training is supposed to begin on Monday but since it is the Holidays I am going to not stress the face that it maybe a 15 week plan. Most marathon plans are designed to build a base in the first 4-6 weeks. I already have a pretty string base so after the Holidays just have to begin the longer runs and increasing my weekly mileage.
Brrr. The past 2 days running have been cold. I have to break out the under armor tights and I only do that when it is really cold. If this is a preview of what is to come for the winter it is going to be a long winter training.
Next week as we approach the New Year I am going to post a wrap up of the year so stay tuned.
Enjoy your Christmas and be Merry :)
Thursday, December 18, 2008
260
Foot is feeling better. The next 2 weeks the miles will be decreased due to the holidays and then the training for Boston begins.
This is what is wrong with stupid people
Give me your opinion. I think these people are "white trash" and need to have there head examined. I know the media is making such a big deal of this story and I know these people are loving it. Here is an idea. Cut your hair and the kids hair buy a cook book and bake and write your own name on your own cake.
Sorry had to Vent. Hitler was an evil man and these people name their kids after him. Get Real.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Christmas Tree and Foot Pain
I was able to run 40 miles last week even though the weather was 60 one day, rain another and cold another. What you expect for weather in the northeast.
I am beginning to get this pain on the top of my right foot(this is why I hate new sneakers) I have done some research and this is the conclusion that I have come up with.
Pain on Top of Foot
Likely causes:
If your symptoms do not match those listed above for a metatarsal stress fracture, the pain is probably caused by either a bone spur or simply shoes that are too tight. A bone spur is an enlarged bone; you'll see it as a bump on top of the foot. The bone has probably grown as a result of pressure being applied to it.
Remedy:
Try wearing larger shoes and don't tie your shoe laces quite so tight. (Remember when buying shoes that your feet swell when you run, especially over long distances). In the case of a bone spur, try taking some of the pressure off of the bone. Cut a piece of foam rubber (about 1/4" thick) to make a doughnut-shaped pad that fits over the bone spur. Either put it on before running or glue it to the tongue of your running shoe.
(taken from cool running.com)
I had originally switched out the original laces in the shoes and now I have switched back to the original laces and we will see how they feel. It is strange how different laces can act differently in shoes that they did not come on. I use quick laces when I race and the are fine but it usually after i have broken the shoes in. So we shall see how they feel once I break these shoes in maybe I will switch them back. I will keep everyone updated on the foot.
Since I did not post this on Sunday and I ran today I can give an update. It seems that is was the laces. I was able to run without any real pain just some soreness so we shall see. It was nice to run in shorts in the middle of December.
Enjoy your week. Go NOVA, GO Eagles.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Brian's Run and 2200 miles
Well its a about a week since I placed something up on my blog. I know I have been slacking. I notice alot of the blogs I read are lacking with posts maybe it is the holidays.
Here is a wrap up of a few things. Brian's Run was a nice 10k. I found out today I got second in my age group I have to pick up my award on Thurs. I will post and let you know what I received. Back to the race. It was very cold even with a 1pm start time. I ran this race last year and I forget how hilly it can be. There are a couple of decent climbs and some small ups and downs. I have run part of this course is my general training so I am somewhat familiar with the course.
My time this year 38:25 (6:11) pace 2nd in age group/35 overall
Last year 38:50 5th in age group and 40th overall.
I have updated my race results page so you can see all my results.
As for the 2200. I broke 2200 miles running this year. That is quite a feat. Well stay warm and enjoy the holidays.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Lance and Christmas Lights
TOUR DE FRANCE
Lance Armstrong confirms he'll ride in the Tour de France
This will make the tour worth watching come this summer.
On to more important news. My time for the race Saturday was 18:19 not 18:18 one second different.
As Christmas nears I like running in the late afternoon it is neat to see all the Christmas displays on all the houses lit up. I even seen some people putting them up. I just hope no one falls off the roof as I run by. Speaking of decorations I put up our lights out front I will post a picture once I take one.
This Sunday is Brian's run and its going to be cold. Its a 10k in West Chester, always a nice race.
Enjoy the week.
Devon Results
Congrats again to Todd. Good Luck in IM AUS this Sunday
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Devon Prep 5k and Nov 2008 Totals
Sunday, November 23, 2008
2100
Congrats to all those who ran in the Philly (cold) marathon.
Make sure you check out racing for recovery. Todd is in Kona for this weekends events.
Hope the weather breaks soon this cold is too early in the season.
Enjoy your week.
Friday, November 21, 2008
SNOW
I did however get in a nice run. I like running in the snow it is cold but it seems more peaceful then any other times probably because no one is out. Well if you not some snow I hope you enjoyed it. Good luck to those running the Philly Marathon. It is going to be cold. Brr.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
MCM Finisher Cert
Sunday, November 16, 2008
New Shoes
Well my leg is feeling much better. I was able to get in 35 miles this past week. Saturday was nice running a bit wet but warm. I did a short run today and it was cold. This is a preview of what is to come. I signed up for the Devon Prep Challenge which is a 5k the Saturday after thanksgiving.
Alot of events coming up.m Philly marathon is next Sunday and then the next weekend Todd C. will be in HI for ultraman. Enjoy your week.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
2000
Well things can begin to get back to normal. The election is over, the Phils won the World Series and all the celebrations are over.
It has been about 10 days since the MCM and I feel pretty good. Some soreness in my one leg but overall I feel good. I am back to some short runs anywhere from 25-35 minutes. It is nice to get out and just run to run. The rest of the season is wide open I may do the Devon Prep challenge on the Sat after Thanksgiving and Brian's run on Dec 7th. These are not set in stone.
You may be wondering what I titles this post 2000? Well I broke 2000 miles running for the year. I though it was quite a feat.
My racing schedule for next year is beginning to take shape. I have the Boston Marathon in April and I am doing the Philly OLY triathlon in June and not sure about late summer/fall yet.
The MCM has a video of the entire finish. You can click here. I am around 259:35-45. I have my famous yellow hat on.
I have made a clip of me crossing the line. The quality is not that good but you can see my finish.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Thank You Phillies
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
MCM Wrap-up
START | 5K | 10K | 15K | 20K | Half | 25K | 30K | 35K | 40K | Finish | ||||||||||
0:21:05 | 0:42:02 | 1:03:17 | 1:24:37 | 1:29:17 | 1:45:53 | 2:07:26 | 2:29:02 | 2:51:03 | 03:00:35 | |||||||||||
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Overall Place | 171 / 18281 |
Gender Place | 158 / 11129 |
Division Place | 39 / 1476 |
A personal best here at the Marine Corps Marathon. This was a great race. The weather could not have played out any better.
The Day started at 4:30 as we awoke and began our day. A red bull, cliff builder bar and a bagel. Got dressed and we were out the door by 5:20am. We drove to the metro and then we headed to the race. We arrived at the pentagon around 6:15am. There was a steady line of people who took the mile trek to the village where we got ready for the race. It was a nice 47 degrees and it was damp and cool and dark. It was nice to be with a group of people (Ben, Kristi,Lori and myself) all expect myself were running their first ever marathon. We did the normal prerace routine. Got ourselves ready to run we drank our water and got our last bit of nutrition into our systems. We then headed to the start line. I dropped Ben, Kristi and Lori off at the 4:30 time marker and I made my way to the 3:00 mark. I was almost all the way at the front. I stood around and kept my warm clothes on as long as I could with about 90 seconds to go i shed my sweats and it was time to run. The gun sounded and we were off. The first mile was not that bad some weaving and bobbing to get into a groove. After the first mile there was a decent hill but nothing to bad. It was a nice start to the race. Around mile 2-3 I saw Jen and Cara which was cool and then we were off towards Georgetown. This part of the course was cool we ran along an old canal and it was foggy and there was no one around it was kinda peaceful. Once we did this we took a turn climbed a hill and we headed into Georgetown. Once into Georgetown there were people all over this was nice because it had been quiet for awhile. After we ran through Georgetown we headed towards the Potomac river. We ran along the river for awhile this was cool and there were some points where it was quite again. Once we came off this peninsula we were were in downtown DC. It was cool to run around all the historic places. I saw the Lincoln Memorial, The U.S Capital, The Washington moment, just to name a few. Once we did our loop through DC we head back across the Potomac. We did a loop around a small part in VA and then started for home. running by the Pentagon was cool. After running by the Pentagon it was only about 2 miles to home. It was a flat part and then a quick uphill to the finish. It was awesome to hear all those people cheer as I made my charge for the finish. I got my medal and then my picture taken by the Marine Corps Memorial. Jen found me and I got changed and we walked around got some food and then we waited for the rest of the crew to finish. This was a great race.
I set a PR with this race. I nailed the nutrition and hydration perfectly and all the training paid off. This was a race that had so much support and it was fun. I would recommend this race to anyone and I will run this race again.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Get it done
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
www.doyoutri.net
Friday, October 17, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Training Week #15
Well week 2 of my taper is over. I am resting tomorrow and Sunday will be a nice 40-45 min run then a few easy run during the week. I am in the process of getting a domain name for this blog I will keep you posted. Enjoy your weekend.
Miles | Time | |||
31.04 | 3:48:11 | |||
Distance | % change | Time (hours) | ||
Week 1 | 50.67 | 6:13:19 | ||
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% | 6:24:21 | |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% | 6:42:22 | |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% | 7:10:09 | |
Week 5 | 62.25 | 3% | 7:24:52 | |
Week 6 | 81.07 | 23% | 9:35:30 | |
Week 7 | 45.25 | -79% | 5:23:18 | |
Week 8 | 68.95 | 34% | 8:19:40 | |
Week 9 | 73.1 | 6% | 8:55:56 | |
Week 10 | 65.62 | -11% | 7:54:05 | |
Week 11 | 75.17 | 13% | 9:05:43 | |
Week 12 | 87.71 | 14% | 10:30:13 | |
Week 13 | 59.04 | -49% | 6:56:53 | |
Week 14 | 45.54 | -30% | 5:22:38 | Taper Week 1 |
Week 15 | 31.04 | -47% | 3:48:11 | Taper Week 2 |
Total | 912.19 |
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Marie Corps Marathon Training Week # 14
Two weeks until race day.
I have a mystery pain on my right quad. It does not hurt when I run it feels like a pulled it or it is really tight. There is no real pain just feels tight. This is why I hate tapering you begin to notice the slightest tweak or pain. I am feeling good so I am going to enjoy my next two weeks of tapering.
As for the Marine Corps Marathon I am trying to break 3 hours and i want to try and run 2:55. This will get me an automatic entry into the NYC Marathon. Just a thought.
Weekly Totals
Miles | Time | |||
45.54 | 5:22:38 | |||
Distance | % change | Time (hours) | ||
Week 1 | 50.67 | 6:13:19 | ||
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% | 6:24:21 | |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% | 6:42:22 | |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% | 7:10:09 | |
Week 5 | 62.25 | 3% | 7:24:52 | |
Week 6 | 81.07 | 23% | 9:35:30 | |
Week 7 | 45.25 | -79% | 5:23:18 | |
Week 8 | 68.95 | 34% | 8:19:40 | |
Week 9 | 73.1 | 6% | 8:55:56 | |
Week 10 | 65.62 | -11% | 7:54:05 | |
Week 11 | 75.17 | 13% | 9:05:43 | |
Week 12 | 87.71 | 14% | 10:30:13 | |
Week 13 | 59.04 | -49% | 6:56:53 | |
Week 14 | 45.54 | -30% | 5:22:38 | Taper Week 1 |
Total | 881.15 |
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Going Green
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
100th post
First off people are losing money and the government thinks this bailout will work. I doubt it will. I look at is as placing a piece of gum over a crack in a dam. Instead of draining the water and rebuilding the dam, they think the gum will hold. I think not. It is hard to say which candidate for President will be able to fix the problem since the President is just a figure and the people behind him or her make the decisions.
Here is what I think should be done.
First off give the money to main street not wall street. People will not spend money if they do not have it to spend that is simple economics.
Second the government should come in a make all lenders reduce mortgages all to 4 % interest and reevaluate the mortgage to the actual value of the house. Also give people a break on interest for a year and allow them to pay down some of the principal balance. Even give a credit so that it can help people get started.
Now I know this will not fix everything but I think it will help the economy if people know their house is safe and that they will not lose their jobs. It all starts from the bottom up.
This is just my 2 cents but I think we are in f0r a long road if this does not get fixed soon.
Some Trivia
Here is a trivia question. Who has the most consecutive appearance in the Ford Ironman World Championships. Good Luck. Leave your answer as a comment.
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Training Week # 14
Well let the taper begin. 3 weeks until race day. I did a nice 13 mile run today nothing to crazy just a nice run at a 7:25 pace. I am not about to begin to test my fitness now. I am ready for this race and I am glad the taper is here. I hat tapering because your body although enjoys the rest is like what are you doing RUN......
I will post the weekly totals at the end.
Congrats to the Phils for winning today and advancing to play the Dodgers for the NL title should be a great series. Eagles (we won't go there). Jen and I got a nice Pumpkin today at Linvilla Orchards. This place was crazy. Reminded me of the Rohoffs (Little people, Big World).
Miles | Time | ||
59.04 | 6:56:53 | ||
Distance | % change | Time (hours) | |
Week 1 | 50.67 | 6:13:19 | |
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% | 6:24:21 |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% | 6:42:22 |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% | 7:10:09 |
Week 5 | 62.25 | 3% | 7:24:52 |
Week 6 | 81.07 | 23% | 9:35:30 |
Week 7 | 45.25 | -79% | 5:23:18 |
Week 8 | 68.95 | 34% | 8:19:40 |
Week 9 | 73.1 | 6% | 8:55:56 |
Week 10 | 65.62 | -11% | 7:54:05 |
Week 11 | 75.17 | 13% | 9:05:43 |
Week 12 | 87.71 | 14% | 10:30:13 |
Week 13 | 59.04 | -49% | 6:56:53 |
Total | 835.61 |
Friday, October 03, 2008
Economic Bailout (on a smaller scale)
I want to see who actually reads this blog and who is willing to step up. I want to see if people will be willing to pay my entry fee into the Philly Marathon so that I can once again bring awareness to Racing for Recovery. Any additional money will be sent directly to Todd. If I do not meet my goal there is no loss. This race is only 4 weeks after the marine corps marathon so there would be no all out racing just a nice 26.2 mile stroll through Philly. Let me know what you think. It is time for people to step up and yes you can write off your donation. Enjoy your weekend go Phils.
Ontri.com
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Sept 2008 Wrap Up
Running-308.54
That is the most I have run in one single month this year. Less then 4 weeks til race day.
Congrats to the Phils on their first playoff win in 15 years. Here is a pretty cool blog about a kid who makes it a hobby to collect baseball from games.
Enjoy your week. GO PHILS
10/2
For all those who do not know what this dates means. It was the day back in 1996 when Lance was first diagnosed with cancer. It has been 12 years and yes he is back at the tour. I love how they are making a big deal. Most of the people in Europe want to test him like 12 times a day because they still think he cheats. Look at the Ironman World Championships, there are people from all over the world who win and do you see the Americans chasing them with needles saying they cheat? People I think are somewhat jealous of what others can do and do not give themselves credit for accomplishing something small they always want to take down the big man. I rest my case. I am glad he is going to race again and whether he wins or not it does not matter he just wants to support his cause and that is what it is all about.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Training Week # 12
Four weeks until race day. Did 12 miles on Sat for my long run. I will post the weekly totals.
I created a yahoo group for those to join so you can follow me during the race. Any questions email me or drop me a comment.
The weekly miles will begin to decrease from now until the race.
Miles | Time | ||
87.71 | 10:30:13 | ||
Distance | % change | Time (hours) | |
Week 1 | 50.67 | 6:13:19 | |
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% | 6:24:21 |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% | 6:42:22 |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% | 7:10:09 |
Week 5 | 62.25 | 3% | 7:24:52 |
Week 6 | 81.07 | 23% | 9:35:30 |
Week 7 | 45.25 | -79% | 5:23:18 |
Week 8 | 68.95 | 34% | 8:19:40 |
Week 9 | 73.1 | 6% | 8:55:56 |
Week 10 | 65.62 | -11% | 7:54:05 |
Week 11 | 75.17 | 13% | 9:05:43 |
Week 12 | 87.71 | 14% | 10:30:13 |
Total | 776.57 |
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Week #11
Sorry for the late post this week. All is well with the training. I did a solid 21 last Sunday. That makes five 20 plus mile runs for this training period. I probably do 13-15 miles this weekend and then I will begin to taper through the month of October. Make sure you keep up with my racing for recovery cause.
Miles | Time | ||
75.17 | 9:05:43 | ||
Distance | % change | Time (hours) | |
Week 1 | 50.67 | 6:13:19 | |
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% | 6:24:21 |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% | 6:42:22 |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% | 7:10:09 |
Week 5 | 62.25 | 3% | 7:24:52 |
Week 6 | 81.07 | 23% | 9:35:30 |
Week 7 | 45.25 | -79% | 5:23:18 |
Week 8 | 68.95 | 34% | 8:19:40 |
Week 9 | 73.1 | 6% | 8:55:56 |
Week 10 | 65.62 | -11% | 7:54:05 |
Week 11 | 75.17 | 13% | 9:05:43 |
Total | 688.86 |
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Week #10
enjoy your week.
Miles | Time | |
65.62 | 7:54:05 | |
% change | ||
Week 1 | 50.67 | |
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% |
Week 5 | 62.25 | 3% |
Week 6 | 81.07 | 23% |
Week 7 | 45.25 | -79% |
Week 8 | 68.95 | 34% |
Week 9 | 73.1 | 6% |
Week 10 | 65.62 | -11% |
Total | 613.69 |
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Training Week #9
Well I got my BIB # for the Marathon and I am number 6184. For all those who want to know about the course click here. This is a PDF of the course. Well I did a nice 14 miles today. I have one 20 miler left and then I will be begin my taper. I also broke 1600 mile for the year running. I am ready for this race even though it is a over a month away. I will post all my totals. enjoy your week.
Miles | Time | |
73.1 | 8:55:56 | |
% change | ||
Week 1 | 50.67 | |
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% |
Week 5 | 62.25 | 3% |
Week 6 | 81.07 | 23% |
Week 7 | 45.25 | -79% |
Week 8 | 68.95 | 34% |
Week 9 | 73.1 | 6% |
Total | 548.07 |
Monday, September 01, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Tranining Week 8
I want to send a big congrats to all those who raced in the Ironman Louisville yesterday. Also a big shout out to Todd for a job well done.
Aug 2008-286.88 miles
Miles | Time | |
68.95 | 8:19:40 | |
% change | ||
Week 1 | 50.67 | |
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% |
Week 5 | 62.25 | 3% |
Week 6 | 81.07 | 23% |
Week 7 | 45.25 | -79% |
Week 8 | 68.95 | 34% |
Total | 474.97 |
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Ironman Louisville a year later
Check out my racing for recovery visor
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Training Week 7
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Week 6
Racing for Recovery® - Main Office
P.O. Box 160
Sylvania, Ohio 43560-0160
this is where you can send your donations. Please make note that you sent it in on my behalf.
OK, Back to training. Moved my long run up to Sat this week. Did 23 miles. Was a good run through Valley Forge. I broke 1400 miles for the year also. Will do an easy run this week and taking off Monday :)
Week Totals
Miles | Time | |
81.07 | 9:35:30 | |
% change | ||
Week 1 | 50.67 | |
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% |
Week 5 | 62.25 | 3% |
Week 6 | 81.07 | 23% |
Total | 360.77 |
Thursday, August 14, 2008
OK Folks Listen up.......
mikepdanko@comcast.net
I will explain in detail what I am going to do.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Marine Coprs Marathon Training Week 5
Well another week down. Did a soaking 15 miler today. Not fun to run in the rain. Well I broke 1300 miles running for the year this week. To give you an idea of how far 1300 miles is. If you were to draw a straight line from Philadelphia to Dallas, TX the line would be 1300 miles long. That gives you an idea of how far I have ran so far this year. I will post weekly and monthly totals. Hope all is well with everyone. Enjoy your week and the Olympics.
Miles | Time | |
62.25 | 7:24:52 | |
% change | ||
Week 1 | 50.67 | |
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% |
Week 5 | 62.25 | 3% |
Total | 279.7 |
Thursday, August 07, 2008
A BIG SHOUT OUT
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Training Week #4
Well what a week of training. Did 60 miles total. Got a nice track workout in on Thursday. I ended up doing another 20 miler today. I was not sure if I was going to run that far. I slept in and then when I head out I kept going and ended up doing 20 miles. All else is quite on the western front. Enjoy your week.
Miles | Time | |
60.56 | 7:10:09 | |
% change | ||
Week 1 | 50.67 | |
Week 2 | 51.2 | 1% |
Week 3 | 55.02 | 7% |
Week 4 | 60.56 | 9% |
Total | 217.45 |