NYC MARATHON
11/3/13
26.2 Miles
The time is almost here after 16 weeks of training and running about 300 miles. The NYC marathon is 12 days away and I'm ready to kick NYC asphalt. I'm excited and nervous, this will definitely be a mental and physical challenge but I'm ready to tackle all 5 boroughs of New York.
I've trained alot different this year compared to last year and feel like it has paid off. Less running and more cross training and if I'm hurt or too sore to run, then rest is key. Last year I followed a 16 week training plan with running 3-4x a week and I ran alot more races which left me with pain in my knees that I had to go to therapy.
Training for this Marathon has been not only a physical challenge but a mental, this year I was able to push my body more and I knew mentally I was capable of doing it. I set alot of personal records this year from my races shaving off up to 5-10 minutes from my finish times. My 18 mile Tune Up, I shaved up to 10minutes off from last years time.
As I approach November 3, I will be tapering, which means lowering mileage and getting your body fueled and ready for race day. My pre race meal will be pasta family style at Tony Di Napoli's in the city, yum. And I already put in a request for my post race meal of home cooked Puerto Rican food yumm.
Until next time, Happy Running!
