March 2013

March 31, 2013 / Last updated : March 31, 2013 Ernesto Running

Looking For A Long Run in Anaheim? Santa Ana River Trail

I was out in Anaheim for work a little while ago, and in addition to having to squeeze a few very early and night recovery and tempo runs, I had a 14-mile midweek long run on the calendar (those who’ve suffered under Pfitzinger’s marathon program know these well). After a three full days on a […]

March 23, 2013 / Last updated : March 23, 2013 Ernesto Running

22 Days Until Boston!

Look what came in the mail today! Just 22 days until Boston! Tomorrow is the last 21 miler before taper. Bib #4628, corral 5, wave one. 3:04:05 was the qualifier. Sub 3 in the cards? Based on the training… Perhaps, with the right me on the right day!

March 11, 2013 / Last updated : March 11, 2013 Ernesto Running

The Marathon Simulator Run – 5 Weeks Out, Great Predictor of Race Time?

I ran my marathon simulator run Sunday – five weeks out from Boston – and have to say it went pretty darn well, which gives me some renewed hope for cracking the three hour mark at Boston on April 15. So what’s the marathon simulator? It’s a long run with 16 miles (or 16.4 if […]