Running in Mexico

Boston Folks and those who are about to qualify-

My update from Mexico: Montezuma's revenge hit last night... Just before today's niner at marathon pace. I got about 3 miles in, struggling, and gave in.

Slept most of the day.

Drank some canned Fanta, are some almonds (from home).

Finished run just now on tmill...hey, it is 85 degrees out. #nothingstopsus

(Dave, that last thing is called a hashtag. The young people use it on things like Twitter and Instagram...I mean the Internet).

Can't wait for the Boston fun.

PS I'm pretty sure Scott McLean ran 38 miles today at marathon pace. #possessed (it is ok Dave, it is just a hashtag....we will keep working on it).

Mexico!

Made it to Mexico and within 1.5 hours of arrival I was running. Here's what it looked like:

Steve McLean is looking to bunk with you at Boston!

	Boston.com (@BostonDotCom)
2/10/14, 10:45 PM City hotel rooms are already sold out for the Boston Marathon writes, @ktkjohnston reports. ow.ly/ttxZF ow.ly/i/4ymAt

More quotes on the BAA website

The quotes are rolling in from he BAA about SE Michigan runners.  Loving it!  Here is the latest:

"After so many years of using a flip phone from 1997, it is great to have finally upgraded to a smart phone - for free!  Everyone keeps telling me about the awesome BAA app.  I'm psyched, but what's an app?" - Dave Chomet, USA PS - Is there voicemail on an iPhone?

"This year's event is going to be so awesome....almost as awesome as being in San Diego this weekend!  It will be so nice in SoCal, I'm probably going to run 28 miles on Saturday at 6 minute pace.  It is only a training run, so why not take it easy?" - Scott McLean, USA

Local Runners Quoted by BAA

It is great to see the local SE Michigan runners getting their due from the BAA Elite Quotes section of their latest newsletter - see below.  I'm sure they'd love to receive a quote or two from the rest of you!

And It's probably about time for Steve McLean to jump on board and announce his presence at Boston...I'm sure there is a hotel room for you in town still.  

"After two ridiculous training runs with Dave Chomet on Saturday and Tuesday, I really enjoy the alone time of  drinking a beer and falling asleep." - Mark Morawski, USA

It isn't easy to get my runs in after 15 hour days at school and BOE meetings, but I do it because Brady Hoke  calls me in the morning and says, 'It is the Boston Marathon fergodsakes.  Get up and run 9 miles!'" - Kevin Karr, Michigan USA

Triathlon Post #4

Boston will likely be my top ever running event, and Ironmanwill likely fill top for triathlon. However, the tri at Alpe d'Huez is one I'm sure I'd never forget if I can fit it into the schedule some day!

Who is in?! 2015 or 2016 are possibilities!

http://www.alpetriathlon.com/en/short_distance.html

This is what I'm talking about!

	Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong)
1/17/14, 10:32 AM How can something as simple as the foam roller be so amazing?

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Ski Post #1

I've been reminded this past week that as we train for Boston it isn't always easy to balance life with the pursuit of running there are "distractions" like kids, work, etc that make it difficult to sometimes get all the workouts in.

Today's photo is an example of keeping things in balance!

Here's why: to have a fun-filled day of skiing, I was on a treadmill for 65 mins starting at 6:15 am. Now...skiing is certainly a fun distraction but it does represent a time when I needed to act.

Anyone else keeping things in balance this weekend?

Quote Of The Day

Whether it's on the bicycle, in the pool, on the soccer field, or in the office, winners are striving for the best they can be. They aren't afraid of hard work; as a matter of fact they love it, crave it, absorb it and become better from it.

Triathlon Post #3

Great workout weekend....25 miles running and even swam a mile!

Temp here this AM is a sign

Time to work!

Marathon pace run today but roads are not clear still ... #treadmillismyfriend