Boston Marathon

[Arrojo]

Hi folks, just wanted to give an update as I train for my 7th Boston Marathon (first with a new hip).  Training is going very well.  I ran 19 miles yesterday - that's 49 miles for the week.  I will probably peak between 50-55 miles per week or so.

The hip feel great.  My achilles was acting up a bit last week, but A.R.T. and Kinesio Tape have helped.

Anyway, when I find out my official bib number, I will post it here, so people can follow me on race day.

[einreb]

Have you done anything different w/regards to your training?  Different stretching?

Good luck!

-Bernie

[Arrojo]

Hi Bernie. I do use my big foam roller before every run on my hip, as well as 1 to 2 other times per day. And of course I get Active Release Technique (ART) on my hip (TFL mostly) and other body parts every two weeks.

But otherwise, not really. I've always been an avid stretcher, even long before I need hip surgery. So I do stretch before and after every run as I always have.

[MaryEllen]

SO excited to be able to follow you!! I'm training for a May 1/2, and things are going well (I'm bilateral). I, too, love my foam roller, and use it after EVERY run, and EVERY cross training session.

[hernanu]

Good stuff, Arrojo - how does it feel compared to previous marathons that you prepared for?

[evant]

Great post Arrojo.

Hope you're training schedule continues to go well.

[whyme]

This is a very interesting journey... that I'd love to follow one day, not sure if I'll be brave enough to even try, or if my new device will allow me. I hope it goes very well, keep up posting!

[Arrojo]

SO excited to be able to follow you!! I'm training for a May 1/2, and things are going well (I'm bilateral). I, too, love my foam roller, and use it after EVERY run, and EVERY cross training session.

Good luck with your training and race!

Good stuff, Arrojo - how does it feel compared to previous marathons that you prepared for?

Good question. Honestly, except for being a little slower, strictly due to age (not my hip), based on the age -grading tables, training is going really well so far. As well as my last marathon anyway. The ones before that all kind of a blur. Still another hard month ahead of me, but <knock wood> I feel great!

[hernanu]

Well, a little slower is ok, you're breaking in all new equipment.

I'll be watching on the way up heartbreak, so I may see you, hope not to see any difference from others, since you'll be running so smooth.

Sounds like your training is on track.

[Arrojo]

Hi folks,  I have my bib number - it is 27881.  On Monday, April 21, you can follow me during the race at http://www.baa.org

Last week I ran my fastest half marathon in 6 years!  Also, there was an article in the local paper in which my recovery from resurfacing was prominently featured: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20140322/NEWS/140328478/1994/NEWS

When we get closer to the race day, I will post something in the main forum if it is OK with you Pat.  Not sure how many people look over here.

[hernanu]

Very cool. I may be somewhere on the course (watching), so will keep track. Good luck!

[Arrojo]

Very cool. I may be somewhere on the course (watching), so will keep track. Good luck!

I will have a white hat and be wearing my old high school track shirt, as usual - it says "Framingham" on it.

[Pat Walter]

Good Luck!

Of course, you can post about your run in the Boston Marathon.

How about a little video if you have a friend with a camera?

Pat

[Arrojo]

Good Luck!

Of course, you can post about your run in the Boston Marathon.

How about a little video if you have a friend with a camera?

Pat

Thanks, Pat!   Not sure about the video, but I'm sure I will have photos.  My running club serves as official 'clockwatchers' every year, so I will know someone at every mile clock.

It'd be great to have a video of the start.  I am in Corral 1 of Wave 4.  There are 4 Waves and I am in the slowest wave.  But I am in the fastest corral of the slowest wave if that makes any sense.  Meaning I will be right up at the front!  I'll have to look into getting a video of the start.

[hernanu]

(Updated)

Tracking our friend and hippy Arrojo,

He's completed 10K.

If you want to check on him, here's the link:

http://raceday.baa.org/individual.html

just enter his entry number: 27881