Big Weekend

This was probably my single biggest weekend dedicated to the pursuit of the Marathon goal.



1) As noted, I completed two laps around Prospect Park on Saturday in roughly 64 minutes, creating a new personal best.

2) On Saturday night I formally submitted my lottery application for the 2008 NYC Marathon (November 2, 2008). I am entry #228793. I'm in for $11 at this point but, if I am selected, they will charge me an additional $125. Mentally, this was a big step. Considering that March 1 was the first day to submit a lottery application, I'm pretty on top of this thing.

3) On Sunday, facing a bitterly cold headwind, I took my bike out and did 10 miles. My speed was pathetic but, considering that I have not been on my bike for months, I'll take it. I think the speed was about about 16.5 mph.

4) I finally purchased my birthday present: a Polar heart monitor. In speaking with the salesman, he told me that a person's maximum heart rate can be calculated as 220-age. That would put me at 177 bpm. I've measured myself at 165 so that's not far off. I'll begin playing with it in the gym tomorrow and record the numbers here.

All told, I am exhausted.