Key Data Point - HR During Marathon Pace Runs

I'm tracking one key data point for this training plan: HR on days when I run marathon pace.

Here is what things look like so far:
1/4/14 - 6 miles @ 7 min pace, 157 average HR
1/11/14 - 6 miles @ 7 min pace, 162 average HR
1/25/14 - 7 miles @ 7 min pace, 154 average HR

Thoughts:
- For the 1/11/14 workout,I remember feeling fatigued and stressed.
- For the 1/25/14 workout (today), felt great. Rested, fueled well the day before with eggs, rice noodles (pad thai), shrimp.

So far . . . so good. The last data point is encouraging.

Recovery Smoothie

Twenty-one miles in the last two days...and now it is time for a great tasting Vitamix concoction: raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, orange, agave syrup!

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PHOTO: Dublin, OH PF!

Finding Sam Adams 26.2 In Boston - from 2013 ....

Finding Samuel Adams® Boston 26.2 Brew in Boston

By: Sam Adams Editorial Team | Published: March 6th, 2013

With one of the most revered and challenging races in the world quickly approaching, we’re happy to announce that we are brewing our Samuel Adams Boston 26.2 Brew again this year to celebrate the running of the 117th Boston Marathon®.

The beer is going to be available EXCLUSIVELY at official race-related events, as well as at the following bars and restaurants along the Marathon route and in the Greater-Boston Area (see up-to-date list below).

For those curious (or need a reminder from last year) of what Boston 26.2 Brew tastes like… it’s a Gose style which dates back to the year 700.  Boston 26.2 Brew offers a lighter body with a slightly lower alcohol level (4.5% ABV) than many of our other styles – it turned out to be the perfect compliment for the record heat we experienced in 2012! In terms of flavor, drinkers enjoy light cereal notes from malted and unmalted wheat, rounded out by a spicy, peppery character with a soft mineral quality from a touch of salt. The result is an unusual and delicate brew that is full of flavors to discover… and worth crossing the finish line for.

Where Boston 26.2 Brew is being poured:

5 NAPKIN BURGER – 111 HUNTINGTON AVE, BOSTON MA

ANTHEM – 101 S MARKET ST, BOSTON MA

ATLANTIC BEER GARDEN – 146 NORTHERN AVE, BOSTON MA

ATLANTIC FISH CO – 761 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON MA

BEANTOWN PUB – 100 TREMONT ST, BOSTON MA

BERTUCCIS BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA (Boston) – 22 MERCHANTS ROW, BOSTON MA

BERTUCCIS BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA (Newton) – 275 CENTRE ST, NEWTON MA

BILLS HOUSE OF PIZZA – 753 BEACON ST, NEWTON CENTER MA

BILLS PIZZA – 14 MAIN ST, HOPKINTON MA

BOSTON PARK PLAZA HOTEL & TOWERS – 64 ARLINGTON ST, BOSTON MA

BRITISH BEER COMPANY (Framingham) – 120 WORCESTER RD, FRAMINGHAM MA

BRITISH BEER COMPANY (East Walpole) – 85 PROVIDENCE HWY, EAST WALPOLE MA

BUKOWSKI TAVERN – 1281 CAMBRIDGE ST, CAMBRIDGE MA

BUKOWSKIS – 50 DALTON ST, BOSTON MA

BULL FINCH PUB CHEERS BOSTON – 84 BEACON ST, BOSTON MA

CACTUS CLUB – 939 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON MA

CAMBRIDGE COMMON – 1667 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE MA

CHEERS OF BOSTON – 29 QUINCY MARKET BLDG, BOSTON MA

CHRISTOPHERS – 1920 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE MA

CIGAR MASTERS – 745 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON MA

CITY SIDE AT THE CIRCLE – 1960 BEACON ST, BRIGHTON MA

COLELLAS SUPERMARKET – 61 MAIN ST, HOPKINTON MA

CONOR LARKINS GRILL – 329 HUNTINGTON AVE, BOSTON MA

CORNELLS CLUB – 229 HAYDEN ROWE ST, HOPKINTON MA

CORNER PUB – 1 WUNION ST, ASHLAND MA

CORNWALLS – 654 BEACON ST, BOSTON MA

DANTES ART BAR – 5 CAMBRIDGE PKWY STE B, CAMBRIDGE MA

DILLONS – 951 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON MA

DOYLES – 3484 WASHINGTON ST, JAMAICA PLAIN MA

DUBLINER PUB – 2046 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE MA

E CARBONI S CAFE – 280 CEDAR ST, HOPKINTON MA

ELEPHANT & CASTLE – 161 DEVONSHIRE ST, BOSTON MA

FIVE HORSES TAVERN – 400 HIGHLAND AVE, SOMERVILLE MA

FOLEYS BACKSTREET GRILLE – 531 PEARL ST, STOUGHTON MA

GALWAY HOUSE – 710 CENTRE ST, JAMAICA PLAIN MA

HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON – 374 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON MA

HOLIDAY INN # – 1200 BEACON ST, BROOKLINE MA

ITALIAN AMER MILFORD – 4 HAYWARD FLD, MILFORD MA

JACOB WIRTH – 33 STUART ST, BOSTON MA

JERRY REMYS SPORTS BAR – 1265 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON MA

JIMMYS – 1653 BEACON ST, BROOKLINE MA

KITTY OSHEAS – 131 STATE ST, BOSTON MA

LENOX HOTEL – 61 EXETER ST, BOSTON MA

LUCCA BACKBAY – 116 HUNTINGTON AVE, BOSTON MA

M J OCONNORS – 27 COLUMBUS AVE, BOSTON MA

MAGGIANOS LITTLE ITALY #139 – 4 COLUMBUS AVE, BOSTON MA

MARRIOTT HOTELS & RESORTS # – 110 HUNTINGTON AVE, BOSTON MA

MARRIOTT HOTELS & RESORTS # – 2 CAMBRIDGE CTR, CAMBRIDGE MA

MILLERS ALE HOUSE – 617 ARSENAL ST, WATERTOWN MA

MISSION BAR &B GRILLE – 724 HUNTINGTON AVE, BOSTON MA

MORSE TAVERN – 85 E CENTRAL ST, NATICK MA

O’LEARYS – 1010 BEACON ST, BROOKLINE MA

REMMINGTONS – 124 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON MA

SALVATORES (on Northern Ave) –  NORTHERN AVE, BOSTON MA

SALVATORES (on Washington St) – WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON MA

SEAPORT HOTEL – 1 SEAPORT LN, BOSTON MA

SHERATON HOTELS & RESORTS – 39 DALTON ST, BOSTON MA

SMITH & WOLLENSKY – 101 ARLINGTON ST, BOSTON MA

SMOKEY BONES BBQ #7612 – 301 TECHNOLOGY CENTER DR, STOUGHTON MA

STADIUM – 232 OLD COLONY AVE, BOSTON MA

STATS BAR & GRILLE – 77 DORCHESTER ST, BOSTON MA

STODDARDS PUB – 48 TEMPLE PL. PIER SHIPYARD, BOSTON MA

T J SPIRITS – 355 W UNION ST, ASHLAND MA

TERRY O’REILLY PUB – 45 UNION ST, NEWTON CENTER MA

THE 4 SPORTS PUB – 666 WAVERLY ST, FRAMINGHAM MA

THE BACK DECK INC – 10 WEST ST, BOSTON MA

THE BLACKSTONE GRILL – 15 UNION ST, BOSTON MA

THE CAFETERIA – 279 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON MA

THE FIREPLACE – 1634 BEACON ST, BROOKLINE MA

THE LAST SHOT – 559 WASHINGTON ST, STOUGHTON MA

THE PENGIUN – 735 HUNTINGTON AVE, BOSTON MA

THE WHISKEY PRIEST – 150 NORTHERN AVE, BOSTON MA

TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY – 225 BAY STATE RD, BOSTON MA

UNION PUB – 550 WASHINGTON ST, WEYMOUTH MA

UNO CHICAGO GRILL (on Boylston St) – 731 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON MA

UNO CHICAGO GRILL (on Brookline Ave.) – 1 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON MA

WEST ON CENTRE – 1732 CENTRE ST, WEST ROXBURY MA

WHISKEYS PUB – 885 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON MA

YARD HOUSE BOSTON - 126 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA

ZIO S BISTRO – 15 MAIN ST, HOPKINTON MA

- See more at: http://blog.samueladams.com/marathon-brew-2013/#sthash.aPTSllrc.dpuf

Boston Marathon Corral Cutoff Times

Looking at this, you can see what the cut off may be for different Boston starting waves:

Desiree Davila Is Training in Kenya for Boston Marathon

Interesting.....Dave and Mark's running partner is in Kenya too I hear....

http://m.runnersworld.com/elite-runners/desiree-davila-is-training-in-kenya-for-boston-marathon?page=single

Shalane Flanagan on the 2014 Boston Marathon

“In my career, I’ve never felt my running take on a more personal meaning than it will to prepare for this year’s race,” said Flanagan. “The 2014 Boston Marathon will be run with overwhelming honor, passion and joy. Each step we take closer to the finish line is a victory in and of itself. It’s hard to express what it means to return this particular year to the place where I grew up and compete. In one word, I guess it would be ‘pride’. I and many in the field will be fueled by those who were affected by the tragedy and will be running for those who can not.”

Dave's Shirt Today @ Breakfast!!!

This is so awesome!!!!

HR Relative To The Comet

If Mark Who? runs 4 X 1 mile on a treadmill at 6 min pace with 60 seconds rest between intervals, an Dave "The Comet" Chomet runs next to him on a similar treadmill at the same distance, pace and rest between intervals, how many fewer BPM will the Comet's heart rate be compared to Mark Who?
A. 10 BPM less
B. 25 BPM less
C. 50 BPM less
D. Could not measure because The Comet fell asleep running that slow
E. Wow!

What's up with the pre-race pasta dinner....PARTY?

A lot of people want to know what's up with the pre-race pasta dinner. This is important because it will likely be the first opportunity for the most fun runners from southeastern Michigan to congregate, eat, and discuss race strategy for hours on end. 

Thanks to Dave "The Comet" Chomet for taking his curiosity to the email (part of the Interweb), now we know:

Subject: Pre-race pasta dinner for Boston

Hello,

I was looking for details of time and place for the pre-race pasta dinner on Sunday, April 20th on the website, but for the life of me can't find it.  Can you help?  Is it at the John Hynes Convention Center?

Thanks,
Dave Chomet

The official BAA response:

Dear Dave,

Thank you for your email. Details about the pasta party have not yet been determined. Please monitor our website over the next few months to see new information about race weekend as plans are finalized.

Sincerely,

Registration Services

Boston Athletic Association

One Ash Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748

508-435-6905 (ph) 508-435-6590 (fax)

registration@baa.org  www.baa.org

Poll Results

The results to the question:

Should Dave move up to a push button landline phone before 2020?

Most peoople responded, "Oberon."  While that response makes little sense at first glance, the savvy blog reader understands it perfectly.

Who has an idea for the next Boston Marathon Training blog poll.  Please post in the comments of via email.

Ryan said he's qualifying for Boston

Yesterday Ryan said he wants to qualify for Boston. His QT is 3:05.

Great goal! Do it!

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	Karen Lubov (@KarenLubov)
1/5/14, 10:23 AM Long run #bostonmarathon2014 #training #winterwonderland #lovetorun #gettingfaster #gettingstronger instagram.com/p/iysUuvoUF6/

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No idea who Ryan Linden is but I relate with the first part of the tweet

	Ryan Linden (@rwresr)
1/5/14, 4:59 PM Getting excited here, don't have to leave the house for #BostonMarathon2014 @jhboston26 live coverage on universal pic.twitter.com/Qhvqy2PN54

I've got some tight hammies right now...

	Runner's World (@runnersworld)
1/4/14, 10:01 PM When in doubt, roll it out! Tips for runners on how to use a foam roller: ow.ly/sfFB2

Triathlon Post #2

Something triathletes do that runners don't:  TRAINER PARTY

Great catching up with Ironman Zach Shemon tonight!

Love this.

However my races are with myself . . . although I get a lot of motivation from every one of you.  #boston2014

First day of real intervals

It wasn't a lot - 4 repeat half miles - but they were intense. I'm glad to report I've kept most of the speed from the fall speed work. I love it when we can connect an intervention (fall speed work) with calculable results (fall 10k PR and retention of fall speed in winter training). 

The last half I ran today was a 2:50. I can go faster. 

I did the halfs all on the treadmill in the basement. I'm looking forward already to spring and being outside on the track. 

Motto for tomorrow's speed workout

	Triathlon Psychology (@Tri_Psychology)
1/1/14, 5:01 PM Train insane or remain the same

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2013 Exercise Totals and Analysis

Here's how things shook out in 2013 for this BQ'er:

2013 totals: 
- 60,000 yards swimming,
- 1358 miles bike, 
- 1383 miles run.

Analysis: Lots of focus in 2013 qualifying for Boston . . . so low swim yardage and half of my typical bike mileage. The good news is I will be on the start line in Hopkinton in April!

How did things work out for you?