Paul Eident

Adventures in Marathon Training

"You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming." - Frank Shorter

Building Miles

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This summer I will be using the Advanced Marathoning book’s 18 week 70 mile marathon plan.  The book is written by Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas.  It is the most comprehensive book on serious marathoning that I have found. I’m currently running an average in the high 30 miles per week.  I have run a [...]

May 6th, 2008. Comment now »

Indy Mini 08 Done!

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We watched the weather the night before the Indy Mini and were expecting rain. However, we awoke to perfect conditions.  The temps were in the 50s, partly cloudy with a slight breeze.  Just awesome.
I ran the race in 1 hours, 37 minutes and 50 seconds.  A few minute slower than I wished but still very [...]

May 6th, 2008. Comment now »