by Michael Bache | May 3, 2017 | Goals, Running
Event: 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon Distance: 42.2km (26.2mi) Date: Sunday, April 23 2017 Weather: 7C min. to 16C max. Overcast (44F min. to 60F max.) Course: I flew into London City Airport on the Friday before the race. This was super convenient as the Marathon...
by Michael Bache | Apr 14, 2017 | Running
In the lead up to the 2017 London Marathon, I came across these fun 25 facts, that I thought I’d share. I have no plans to dress like a crustacean this year! 2:27:43 Fastest in a superhero costume (male) Matt Gunby, as Wonder Woman, 2016 3:06:26 Fastest dressed...
by Michael Bache | Mar 13, 2017 | Running, Workouts
Monday, 13 Mar 2017 Recovery Run (45 minutes) Focus on keeping heart rate low (zone 1-2). Tuesday, 14 Mar 2017 800m Track Session – 800m Fast Run – 2min Recovery Walk – 800m Fast Run – 2min Recovery Walk – 800m Fast Run – 2min...
by Michael Bache | Mar 11, 2017 | Running, Workouts
Today’s long run was my longest of the season at 32km (19.9mi). As usual, I completed a majority of the run with the crew from House of Running, leaving from our normal warm-up area in Vondelpark. However, the prescribed run for the group today was 28km...
by Michael Bache | Mar 6, 2017 | Health, Running, Workouts
Monday, 6 Mar 2017 Recovery Run (45 minutes) Focus on keeping heart rate low (zone 1-2). Tuesday, 7 Mar 2017 800m Track Session – 800m Fast Run – 2min Recovery Walk – 800m Fast Run – 2min Recovery Walk – 800m Fast Run – 2min...
by Michael Bache | Mar 4, 2017 | Running, Workouts
Today was a tough training day; a long run followed by a strength session, then a core workout and lastly followed by stretching. The long run today was a comfortable 18km (11.2mi) around Amsterdam. As usual I ran with the amazing group from House of Running, where I...
by Michael Bache | Mar 3, 2017 | Running, Workouts
If I had the choice between running indoors on a treadmill or running outside, I would choose outside every time. However, we all have those days that just get away from you and you quickly discover you are short on time. That was me today. So in an effort to save...
by Michael Bache | Mar 1, 2017 | Running, Workouts
Today I changed up my training with the introduction of a strength and core workout using the TRX system. I will write a separate post about the TRX system as it’s a really cool piece of equipment that I think everyone should have. Here is today’s workout;...
by Michael Bache | Feb 28, 2017 | Running, Workouts
Every Tuesday I complete a track workout. If you have been following my previous posts, you will notice I normally do a 400m track workout. Well that changed today when my coach increased it to 800m. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but let me tell you it’s...
by Michael Bache | Feb 27, 2017 | Running, Workouts
The recovery run is an important component of my weekly training schedule. It’s an opportunity to shake out the fatigue and tiredness from the legs and get them ready for another week of intense training. However more importantly it is a great opportunity to add...
