Palante!!! . . . but backwards

So, now that I'm starting to take this running thing seriously again I asked god, I mean Google, what I should be considering as I move forward.  Of course, I came across, several times, the most unheeded bit of advice; Don't get injured.  Google is wise.

I began to think about my previous injuries and remembered how shin splints was what hampered my training the most.  Searching for ways to strengthen my shins, since calves build up much faster, I came across this article on The Benefits of Running Backwards.  According to the article, the benefits of walking/running backwards are:

• Training while injured
• Improving muscular balance
• Burning more calories
• Improving leg speed and performance
• Improve posture
• Heightened senses

I'm gonna give it a try on the treadmill.  I'll start off walking since today is a rest day but who knows . . .
Maybe I'll start the race at the park and end it in Staten Island ;)

Running at Lunchtime

FINALLY!!!

My TCS NYC Marathon Acceptance email

After three failed attempts since 2007, The New York Road Runners have finally let me run!  Now comes the fun part!  Getting from 4 to 26.2 in seven months!

Neither Nick nor Kara made it in with me.  This being Kara's first attempt and I believe Nick's third.

4th time's a charm Nick! 

We'll do it next year!

Well, its been a long time coming and I now need to get to that place once again.  Where I feel incomplete if I haven't run at least twenty miles in a week.  As of now I'm running 4.

Finally!!!  This blog will live up to its name :)

Kiss Me, I'm Irish!!!

St. Patty's Day, one of my favorite holidays, is coming up and this year I'm celebrating it by running my first race in years, the Run to Get Lucky 5k.  This is my first milestone on the run up to 26.2 for this year's NYC Marathon and I can't wait!  My favorite girl, Kara, is joining me and afterwards we're heading on over to the green beerfest.  Most races give you a t-shirt for showing up, these guys give you a pint glass to take home but not before you fill it up with brew after the race.

Pre

This weekend I learned of Steve Prefontaine.  A student at the University of Oregon, an Olympian, holder of several US running records and the man for which the first Phil Knight running shoe was invented and hence the creation of Nike.

The 8 Stages of Marathon Running