Shawsers in Training

Well I did it, it wasn't easy or that fun this time, but I did it. In a time of 3 hours and 12 mins and a lot of muscle pain I finished. The downhill section of the course was very hard on the quads and I paid for it during the 2nd half of the marathon. For the last 8 miles my quads just kept getting more painful with every step and it took everything within me to just keep running. I eventually slowed to an 8min mile pace for the last few miles but was able to keep moving. At least that part of my very short marathon training is over, now on to some GSP Rush Fit for the off season and back to Triathlons (half Ironman) next year.

Well I have decided to do the Hamilton Marathon again this year. I took most of the year off and only started training at the start of September with the race being on November 4. Didn't leave me much time to training but that was my new challenge this year, to see if I can train for a marathon in 2 months and still have a decent time. So far training have been pretty good, no major injuries, just some minor pains and strains but nothing that will stop me from running. Thanks to my friend Chris for pushing me to do this race, which I will be doing with both of my parents as well. Looking forward to it!

Yes another year and once again a Team Running Free 2012 member. Enjoying the benefits of being a member of the team team.