Monday, August 17, 2015

Marathon Training Week 3

I am starting on my third week of my first marathon training.  My Achilles tendonitis in my right heal is not getting any better, but isn't getting worse either.  I was able to do 5 of my 6 trainings this last week.  I skipped one run to try and give myself a little extra rest. 

My long run Sunday morning was a 9 mile run.  I had to stop every half mile and stretch my calf/upper Achilles tendon.  It was really tight for the first 4.5 miles.  After that point, it loosened up and I was able to run the last 4.5 miles without stopping.  As much as I just wanted to turn around at mile 2, I knew that I would work through the tightness.

I ran in the new Skechers Ultra R, which I will be doing a full review on in the next few weeks.  I also ran with the Camelbak Marathoner hydration backpack, which I will review shortly as well. I really liked both products and can't wait to test them out more.

Here is my training for week 3:

Monday: Body Pump
Tuesday: Run 3 Miles
Wednesday: Run 5 Miles
Thursday: 15 Miles Bike Ride
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Run 5 Miles @ Race Pace
Sunday:  Run 6 Miles

I am excited to see how my Achilles tendon holds up.  I love to hear how everyone is doing with their training, so please feel free to share your experience.


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  1. Stewart G.August 17, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Hi! Will be interested to hear your impressions on the Ultra Road. I use a Camelback Ultra 4 and love it!

    I had achilles issues using my Hoka Challengers. Have you read this?http://runnersconnect.net/running-injury-prevention/achilles-tendonitis-and-insertional-achilles-tendinopathy-in-runners/ Stretching won't help but the exercises outlined here helped me a lot!

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    1. Brian GoldmanAugust 18, 2015 at 8:42 AM

      Thank you Stewart. That is a great article. I am going to start the eccentric heel drops immediately. While I like running in zero drop shoes, I am switching until my Achilles tendonitis gets getter.

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    2. Brian GoldmanAugust 24, 2015 at 3:52 PM

      Hi Stewart, your advice has worked wonders and I can't thank you enough. Please shoot me an email at sigep185@yahoo.com because I want to send you something. Without your advice, I might not have been able to complete my marathon training.

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