Marathon Training Week 2 - #marathon training #barefoot running

Week 2 consisted of 2 runs during the week of 6 miles each which were pretty good from a time perspective. Tried to focus on my form in the Vibram shoes but noticed that during last mile of each run that my form suffered and I suspect is causing the pain in my left foot right now.

I finished up the week with a 2 hour run where I got in between 11-12 miles. It was a rough run as my left foot was bothering me from the start. Although the rest of my body has already recovered my foot hurts to bad to walk around for very long. Taking it easy today and contemplating wearing my trail shoes for this coming week's runs.

Stay tuned for more updates next week.

Marathon & Barefoot Training Week 1 - Heat Go Away, #marathon training #barefoot running

This week I began a 9 week marathon training program to get ready for the first inaugural Eagle Creek Trail Marathon on October 3. Below is this week's running log with general comments. In addition to this being my first marathon, it will also be my first race using Vibram 5 Finger Shoes.

Monday
Planned: 5 Miles
Actual: 5 Miles
Felt good overall eventhough it was still over 90 degrees at the time of running.

Tuesday
Planned: 5 Miles
Actual: 0 Miles

Wednesday
Planned: 5 Miles
Actual: 5 Miles

Thursday
Planned: 5 Miles
Actual: 0 Miles

Friday
Planned: 5 Miles
Actual: 5 Miles

Saturday
Planned: 5 Miles
Actual: 0 Miles

Sunday
Planned: 10 miles/1 hour 40 minutes
Actual: 10 miles/1 hour 40 minutes
Felt great for the first barefoot long run