Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Lewa, here I come

I am preparing for the June 27th Safaricom Lewa Marathon. I'll be running the 21km race, sponsored by my employer.
To that end, I am embarking on a three-week training that will culminate in my finishing the race in 2hrs or less. So I asked my friend and running inspiration Jack Aliet for advice.
Here is his response:
"Three weeks is easy. I suggest the following - don't bother about speed for now: just focus on getting your body to learn to keep running for the indicated durations and days - the speed will come by itself. One rider is that you MUST follow the timetable - if you cant run in the evening, you must wake up early the next day and run for the indicated times. That is the most important thing: let the schedule guide you and tick away the runs one by one. Just get a stopwatch and do the runs religiously and I believe you will make it.
"As for food, so long as you are not eating chips, deep fried food and high-calorie types like cakes, eat to your fill. You should burn it successfully if you follow the timetable.
"Just follow the timetable STRICTLY. And if you are too busy to manage, acknowledge it to yourself but you need to be dedicated. Hata mimi leo niliamka 4:50am and will do so until October. That is the price I am ready to pay. What price are you willing to pay to do a 2Hr half marathon?
"You must be ready to do it alone and be your own motivator and coach and running mate.

4th June -50 Mins run - comfortable pace
6th June -30 Mins run - comfortable pace
7th June - 100 Mins run - easy pace
9th June - 60 Mins run - comfortable pace
11th June - 50 Mins run - comfortable pace
13th June - 30 Mins run - comfortable pace
14th June - 120 Mins run easy pace
16th June - 60 Mins run - comfortable pace
18th June - 70 Mins run - comfortable pace
19th June - 30 Mins run - comfortable pace
21st June - 140 Mins run easy pace
23rd June - 30 Mins run - comfortable pace
24th and 25th - REST AND GET YOUR LEGS
27th June Lewa Marathon"

So, join me as I document my journey to the Safaricom Lewa Marathon on June 27th.
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4 comments:

  1. Running WriterJune 3, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Good Luck man. This is a journey that you will enjoy whichever way it goes. It is a chance to prove your mettle. Its a chance to discover what you are made of. Its a chance to test your willpower: whether you can commit yourself to a task and unflinchingly see it through and its chance to train your mind to control your body. Its challenge and challenges make us grow. Like they say, we should "Welcome the chores that make you go beyond yourself". "Success is sweetest when the effort is hardest".
    Cheers

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  2. SarabiiJune 3, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    I enjoy running.... but getting off my backside to prepare for it, is the biggest challenge. Lakini George you are dedicated sana you will make it

    sara bee

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  3. 21km, anytimeJune 4, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Thanks Sara. The trick is to raise one foot, then another but a bit faster, or should I sayu less 'slower'

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  4. 21km, anytimeJune 4, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Thanks man. I'm on it like never before. And with that schedule, I am all set. Let the challenge come...

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