I know it has been a long time since my last post. Sometimes life just gets in the way of my plans. I had started thinking about only posting every other week. Then work travel interrupted my writing schedule. Next, I worked as a volunteer for my daughter's high school theater production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in which she played Puck. And finally, last weekend I was in Ithaca, NY with Mara's Concert Choir. So, I never found the time to set my thoughts to paper. I did keep running though.The time off from writing made me look back on why I started writing this blog in the first place. I started it to let people who were supporting my fundraising efforts on behalf of Dana Farber know how my training was going. I figured that it was a way to help me keep potential donors engaged in the process and to help me reach my fundraising goal. That's all it was really for and about. As time progressed, I realized that it was becoming more of an outlet for me to share my passion for running.
I noticed that my posts became more about running issues and things new runners should be thinking about when they lace up their shoes. I found that I wanted to encourage new runners to try new things and longer distances. I especially wanted to encourage those who have been thinking about taking up running to get out there and try. I know that I am biased as I have been a runner and living a runner's lifestyle for 25 years now. I sincerely want to be the voice of encouragement. To be a place where you can come for advice and find a fellow runner who when he started never imagined he could run a full marathon ever let alone break the 4 hour mark at age 47.
There are so many reasons you should run. Running helps to improve your heart and lung functions which leads to living longer. Running helps to build your muscles making you feel more energetic and stronger overall. Running provides you those fabulous little endorphins which makes you feel happy. It also helps to reduce stress and anxiety. Plus it is so nice to be out on the road early in the morning as the sun is just coming up. There is a slight chill in the air. The solitude and quiet streets allow you to really commune with the world around you.
All runners know that exercise is good for you. Running is especially beneficial because it is a form of aerobic exercise which helps to improve your heart and lungs. The best part of all is that anyone can run. You don't need any special training. Other than a good pair of running shoes, there is no expensive equipment needed. Best of all when you are out there on the road you can truly just be yourself without any distractions.
I am going to try a new schedule of posts. I plan to post something every other week. If I sign up for a major marathon, I may go back t
o a weekly schedule. In the mean time, if there is anything you would like me to talk about here on this blog, feel free to post a comment here on the blog. Or you can drop me an email at tfrumkin@hotmail.com. I would love to hear from you. The running community is a small but passionate group and everyone is willing to provide you with support, advice and just comradeship.Run long everyone!
Oct. 10 – 13.30 miles (1:53:44, 8:33 pace) - BAA Half Marathon
Oct. 12 – 3.10 miles (28:20, 9:09 pace)
Oct. 13 – 3.10 miles (27:55, 9:00 pace)
Oct. 14 – 5.10 miles (44:59, 8:50 pace)
Oct. 18 – 6.10 miles (54:26, 8:55 pace)
Oct. 19 – 3.10 miles (25:05, 8:05 pace)
Oct. 21 – 5.10 miles (42:52, 8:24 pace)
Oct. 22 – 6.20 miles (53:16, 8:36 pace)
Oct. 23 – 7.10 miles (1:02:35, 8:49 pace)
Oct. 25 – 6.20 miles (54:35, 8:48 pace)
Oct. 26 – 3.00 miles (24:51, 8:17 pace)
Oct. 28 – 3.50 miles (29:02, 8:18 pace)
Oct. 29 – 6.20 miles (54:43, 8:50 pace)
Oct. 30 – 8.50 miles (1:15:17, 8:52 pace)
Oct. 31 – 8.20 miles (1:11:52, 8:46 pace)
Nov. 2 – 3.20 miles (27:55, 8:43 pace)
Nov. 6 – 7.10 miles (1:04:02, 9:01 pace)
Nov. 9 – 6.20 miles (52:37, 8:31 pace)
Nov. 10 – 3.10 miles (27:38, 7:38 pace) -- Speed Work
Nov. 11 – 5.00 miles (44:38, 8:56 pace)
Nov. 12 – 5.00 miles (45:00, 9:00 pace)
Nov. 13 – 5.10 miles (44:57, 8:49 pace)
Nov. 14 – 3.00 miles (23:18, 7:46 pace) -- Speed Work
Nov. 15 – 6.00 miles (51:37, 8:37 pace)
Nov. 16 – 3.10 miles (24:35, 7:56 pace) -- Speed Work
Nov. 18 – 4.10 miles (32:43, 7:58 pace) -- Tempo Run
Nov. 19 – 6.00 miles (54:20, 9:04 pace)
Nov. 20 – 6.10 miles (53:54, 8:50 pace)
Total Miles: 150.8 miles
2010 YTD Miles: 1,554.10 miles
