(Photo by Wayne L. Johnson – waynepacer.smugmug.com)
As I turn 50 years old in less than one month on April 10th, it is time to announce my first race for 2013 – The Congress Avenue Mile in Austin, Texas on May 18th. It was the second race in my 20/20/20<5@45 event back in 2008. I won the Masters Heat (over 40) in 4:50 at 45 years old. I have begun training now to try to beat my time of five years ago. Racing the mile faster five years later at 50 would be a great way to kick off the racing season. In 2013, I will be returning to some of my favorite races around the country. We travel to Texas first.
Our training concentrates on first establishing a running and strength base. In the photo above, we destroyed one of my 6 pound medicine balls on aggressive throw downs in the strength portion of the workout. As in the past, I put in 30 miles a week with each day being a different distance and theme to race one mile well in May.
With St. Patrick’s Day upon us today, I will be toasting the holiday with my green drink specially prepared by beautiful Sekyen. The concoction is made of kale, carrot, celery, spinach, and apples – and it is pure energy! Happy St. Patty’s Day to you all…
Hi David and Sekyen just read your blog for your first mile this year in texas
it would be awesome to break your 45 year old record as u turn 50 texas is usually hot but very flat i will be rooting for u also i will have to try the drink for st pattyies day to but i have to make it myself thats ok though i always need energy and yes sekyen is beautiful girl well my friends glad to see u posting for your first race should be awesome take care my friends talk to u soon
Hi David and Sekyen just read your blog for your first mile this year in texas
it would be awesome to break your 45 year old record as u turn 50 texas is usually hot but very flat i will be rooting for u also i will have to try the drink for st pattyies day to but i have to make it myself thats ok though i always need energy and yes sekyen is beautiful girl well my friends glad to see u posting for your first race should be awesome take care my friends talk to u soon