HammerinHank Runs for St. Jude Children's Hospital

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Location:

Fallbrook,CA,USA

Member Since:

Jul 04, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

35 Marathons, ultras and triathlons including the Hawaii Ironman.  I started running for fitness in 1968 and I ran my first road race, the Virginia 10 Miler in 1977.  Currently in the process of running 25 consecutive Marine Corps Marathons and marathons in 50 states.  My athletic endeavors are focused on raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and inspiring others to pursue healthy lifestyles.

Short-Term Running Goals:

My short term goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon this Fall, raise $5K for St. Jude Children's Hospital and to cure my plantar faciatis.  I plan to run the Marine Corps Marathon in October '08, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon in Dec '08, the Catalina Island Marathon in Mar '09, the Boston Marathon in Apr '09, and the Wildflower Triathlon in May '09.  

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run marathons into my 80's.  Complete a marathon or ultra in all 50 states and all the continents.  I would like to inspire other runners to achieve beyond their dreams.  

Personal:

My running world headquarters is located on a small avocado ranch in Fallbrook, California, USA:  Rancho Tres Palmes.  I am a retired U.S. Marine with a wife and 5 children ranging in age from 21 to 2.  I have lived all over the world and speak several languages.  Running has been a great way to meet people from different countries and all walks of life.  Currently, I am the President of the Fallbrook Running and Walking Club and the Washington, DC Roadrunners SLR Group and the Camp Pendleton, CA Triathlon Club.  

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Long Run

I am following a Hal Higdon's Marathon Training Program.  Sunday long runs increase progressively then drop back a little before building even higher.  Sort of two steps forward, one step back.  Today was a step back from last Sunday's 18 miles.  Right now, I'm running the first hour of my long run by myself, then I link up with my running club for the next hour and then finish solo with whatever additional mileage I need.  Right now, I'm using Archmold insoles which seem to keep my fasciia from getting too inflamed.  It doesn't provide 100% protection, but maybe it will help promote the healing process.  I'm still using my Strassburg Sock every night, and I believe that helps the most.  Also using motrin and ice. 

Night Sleep Time: 7.75Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.75
Comments
From Lucia on Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 15:37:15

HammerinHank, is this your first time following Higdon's training program? If so, which training programs did you follow in your other runs?

I hope your plantar fascitis gets better!

From HammerinHank on Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 00:08:02

Lucia,

This is the first time trying Hal Higdon's Program. I was looking for something to follow to get me qualified for Boston. I tried Galloway's Program a couple years ago but it didn't work well for me. Although I've self trained myself for most of my marathons, I've come to believe that it is better to follow a program and get coached if possible. I try to read as much as I can about marathon training. With 35 under my belt, I'm still learning. As you can see from my blog, I believe sleep and rest are important components to successful marathon training. I'll check you blog and see how you're doing. HH

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