The title of this post -- and, let me say for the record that (1) I never really liked the song; and (2) I really don't want a response to the question! -- gives me an excuse to post a photo of myself in my snazzy Dana-Farber singlet I'll be wearing on race day. It shouldn't be a problem for anyone to pick me, or any of my 500-plus teammates, out in the crowd. (I haven't yet tested the theory, but I suspect these babies glow in the dark.)
As race day approaches, things seem to get more and more "real". In just a few weeks, I'll receive my bib number for the big day. I'll pass that info along to those who may be interested in following my progress on race day via the Boston Athletic Association's web site. (Unless I am channeling my "inner Kenyan", you won't be seeing me on TV.)
Training Recap
Okay ... a brief intermission for the mostly-boring stuff. Here are the recaps for the past two weeks (weeks 15 and 16) of training:
Week 15 (week of February 22):
| EXERCISE | TOTAL MILES | TOTAL CALORIE BURN |
| Running four runs and two simulated runs, including a long run of 20 miles, two 10-mile runs, two 5-mile recoveries (both on the Arc Trainer), and a 45-minute tempo run that, with warm-up, recovery, and cool-down, totaled 5.5 miles | 55.5 | 4,421 |
| Other three spinning classes totaling 2 hours and 9 minutes | N/A | 1,105 |
| TOTALS: | 55.5 | 5,526 |
Week 16 (week of March 1):
| EXERCISE | TOTAL MILES | TOTAL CALORIE BURN |
| Running six runs, including a long run of 16 miles, two 6-mile runs, two 5-mile recoveries (one on the treadmill), and a 7 0.45-mile hill repeats (5 uphills and 2 downhills) that, with warm-up, recovery, and cool-down, totaled 9 miles | 47.0 | 4,026 |
| Other one spinning class for 39 minutes and one road cycling ride for 33.8 miles | N/A | 1,172 |
| TOTALS: | 47.0 | 5,198 |
The above doesn't include my regular strength training sessions (generally three a week) or the latest addition to my training regimen: yoga! I've been to a couple classes and have seen immediate results in terms of how much more relaxed my running is. I've known for a while how important stretching is, but it's been difficult to find the time to fit it in. Actually, it's really more an issue of discipline (which I generally don't have a problem with), and carving out a set time of the week to do it seems to help.
This week will be the most demanding in my training plan, as I'll accumulate around 60 miles for the first time ever. I also have a 22-mile long run planned, which will be my longest training run ever (my longest to date having been 20 miles). I'll then step back to a total of around 45 miles the following week (with a 16-mile long run) and then 58 the next week (with a 20-mile long run). Then, with the exception of the half-marathon race, the intensity and duration of my runs will begin to decrease. So I've got about three and a half more weeks of hard training before the taper begins, and I can let my body rest and build strength. I suspect those last couple weeks before Boston will drag, as the time devoted to training will dramatically decline, and I'll have all sorts of free time on my hands. :)
Fund-raising Update
On the fund-raising front, things have gone fairly well, though I'm still a LONG way from the $3,250 I am required to raise. Since last time, I've received contributions from Malathy Dwaraknath, Chris Shouse, Shirley Holt, Jeff Ingram, Adrienne Johnson, and Abbi Cook. Thank you all!!! Due to your kind generosity, my total has risen to $1,728 (which includes $70 of check/cash contributions I have yet to send in). I continue to hope there are many more out there who will be donating and are just waiting for April to do so.
This Week's "Title Track"
 | Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? A track by Rod Stewart from the release Greatest Hits |
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