Into week 2 of the Hansons Marathon training plan as we get ready for Rock and Roll New Orleans at the end of February, it is always amazing how painful everything is when all I am doing is easy pace and only at 3 miles, sometimes I wonder if I ready did run a marathon.

Before the run did Cathe Xtrain Cardio Leg Blast routine 7 -12 only including warmup and cool down, I only have 2 more weeks to got to complete the 90 days rotation and I have to start thinking what I am going to do next, may be Charlene or Barry's Bootcamp to get a break from Cathe but I do have to say are programs are so well done that most other programs pale in comparison.

Getting cold, actually today was very windy and grey, I think this is the first time in a while that I do not have a race in November or December and February seem so far away but I am learning to honor my body, I also need to build my speed backup wisely, as much as I like to race I have lost so much speed even thou I have the endurance.

With wedding and Birthdays next year, I ready do not have any other race for 2016, and I no idea what I want to focus on either, really hope there will be a tempting offer for something, I did put in for the Berlin Marathon, already rejected for Tokyo and London, not sure am going to put in for New York again, didn't mind paying when there was a guarantee entry after the 3rd trial since they are charging $20+ but I can be playing this game for a long time at this rate with no entry.

A throwback picture, May 2008, 1st Marathon, Cleveland Marathon

Trainer Road-8 Days in California -2013

And we are done, today I patiently wait for the start of stage 8, thankfully it was less than 1hr and seem doable on very tired legs. The last segment was painfully so much fun, it was none stop attacks and slowing for corner, legs refuse to get in gear for the last sprint kick.

The final stage of 8DC is pretty forgiving in format with just a sprinkling of smaller climbs leading up to the 2-lap finish circuit that promises to be action-packed. There's a single intermediate sprint and strong chance this will come down to a mass field sprint.






After the ride shower and headed downtown with my niece and nephew for the Cleveland Marathon Kids Run, I had a blast with them it was nice seeing how excited the kids wanted to take path in being fit so I guess ultimately it comes down to us parents to give them the opportunity.

Today is also Prom night for my youngest and I am so proud of him and he look so happy and cute in his all white outfit. Very busy day but I am blessed.