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