Monthly Archives: July 2008

Day 3, Week 3: Hundred Pushup Program

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Third day of week 3 of the hundred pushup program: Set tally, “-”=2-minute recovery period. “[#]“=max Pushups: 30-22-22-20-[32], 126 total. Related Posts Race Report: Monumental Marathon I’ve spent the past 6 months working up to this day.  Twice in the … Continue reading →

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Tabata Intervals

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Thomas Powell

No run today. Reading about Tabata Intervals. 20 seconds x 8 intervals plus 10 sec x 8 rest. Basically, 4 minutes of high intensity. Something to look more into… probably more for just strength training instead of running for me. … Continue reading →

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Trying to actually run easy.

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Very nice weather this morning. 65′F outside, partly cloudy, and not too humid. Rain came in about an hour before my run. I tried to run “easy” based on my 5k time. According to Vdot Calculator and Training Paces based … Continue reading →

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Day 2, Week 3: Hundred Pushup Program

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Second day of week 3 of the hundred pushup program: Set tally, “-”=90-second recovery period. “[#]“=max Pushups: 27-19-19-15-[30], 120 total. Related Posts Started off late for my 20 miler yesterday Elevation map:Usually, I’m able to pad 6 extra miles by … Continue reading →

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What a difference 20′F in heat index makes

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Thomas Powell

Yesterday, my “easy” pace was difficult outside. 90′F and 100′F heat index. This afternoon, 80′F and 81′F heat index. Ran ~tempo pace this time. 8 minute miles for about 5.73 miles. Ran the McCrea loop again. The breeze had a … Continue reading →

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