Strass Marathon
Training 2004

26.2 MILES TO GO!!! The challenge is pure and simple: complete the 26.2 mile course before passing out. Since I am also the new father of Jack, my other main challenge lies in not letting the training consume my entire life. I am very much a family man who loves spending my free time with Suzy, Jack, Sydney and Buster. That will not change. This is simply a way to continue to increase my fitness level, by working toward a new goal. By viewing my journal you will see that I am taking a somewhat level-headed approach to my training. I know that I will continue to look and feel great.

October 10, 2004 - A date that will be repeated, remembered and relived forever. A date that will be passed down in stories, included in pictures, emblazoned on a medal and engraved in my memory. But more than that, a date that forever adds a line to my list of life accomplishments: MARATHON RUNNER.

HERE IS MY JOURNAL ANY COMMENTS, QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED!!!

MAY 31st
HIGHLAND BIATHLON
Celebrated Memorial Day by treking over to Highland, IL for the 2nd year in a row. 5 mile run followed by a 15 mile bike. The bike course was extremely windy. Finished in under 2 hours. Good workout.

MAY 10th
WELCOME JACK BLAIR STRASSNER
Born at 1050pm.
This future IRONMAN weighed in at 5 10 and 19.25 long!!!

MAY 2ND
RACE FOR SIGHT TRIATHLON
The season has officially begun!
Early morning travel to Columbia, MO for the 300 yard swim, 18 mile bike and 3.4 mile run. It was cold!!! Felt pretty good but my legs were like cement on the run. The swim was very crowded in a small pool. Had to wait and wait and then bolt into the cold air from the pool. Had not been on a bike for a long while and the transition to the run was sluggish.

HERE ARE MY STATS ON THE DAY
TOTAL TIME = 1:45:46
Overall Place = 213 out of 401
Swim Time = 6:14
T1 = 2:45
Bike Time = 1:06:41 (15.7 mph)
T2 = 1:28
Run Time = 28:35 (8:24 avg)



E-Mail John Strassner Contact John..... We Conquered Chicago!!! Welcome To Strass Training Thanks for checking out my training journal. I am training for the 2004 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 10th. If you want to join me and my teammates in Chicago then visit The Chicago Marathon Site. Why Am I Doing This? Thats a good question. I am looking for a major challenge and think that I have found one in Chicago. I love doing Triathlons but think that completing a marathon is a great accomplishment. After seeking counseling from fellow triathalete, Tommy Rosenthal and fellow marathoner/sister, Blair, I said "what the heck and signed up for Chicago." Contact Coach Blair..... Contact Tommy..... Training Program I am using the Hal Higdon training program as a guide. Of course, since we are in the middle of a very busy triathlon season, this will only be a guide. I plan to incorporate many triathlons into the overall training program. As long as I focus on getting the long runs in each week I think I will be okay. Hal Higdon's Training Program Archive May 2004 June 2004 July 2004 August 2004 September 2004 Strass Training Web Links The Chicago Marathon St. Louis Marathon Swim Bike Run St. Louis StrassTraining Active.com Nike.com Training Forecast Thanks For Your Support Strass Marathon Training has welcomed visitors to the site!!! Sponsor	Strass Marathon Training 2004 26.2 MILES TO GO!!! The challenge is pure and simple: complete the 26.2 mile course before passing out. Since I am also the new father of Jack, my other main challenge lies in not letting the training consume my entire life. I am very much a family man who loves spending my free time with Suzy, Jack, Sydney and Buster. That will not change. This is simply a way to continue to increase my fitness level, by working toward a new goal. By viewing my journal you will see that I am taking a somewhat level-headed approach to my training. I know that I will continue to look and feel great. October 10, 2004 - A date that will be repeated, remembered and relived forever. A date that will be passed down in stories, included in pictures, emblazoned on a medal and engraved in my memory. But more than that, a date that forever adds a line to my list of life accomplishments: MARATHON RUNNER. HERE IS MY JOURNAL ANY COMMENTS, QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED!!! MAY 31st HIGHLAND BIATHLON Celebrated Memorial Day by treking over to Highland, IL for the 2nd year in a row. 5 mile run followed by a 15 mile bike. The bike course was extremely windy. Finished in under 2 hours. Good workout. MAY 10th WELCOME JACK BLAIR STRASSNER Born at 1050pm. This future IRONMAN weighed in at 5 10 and 19.25 long!!! MAY 2ND RACE FOR SIGHT TRIATHLON The season has officially begun! Early morning travel to Columbia, MO for the 300 yard swim, 18 mile bike and 3.4 mile run. It was cold!!! Felt pretty good but my legs were like cement on the run. The swim was very crowded in a small pool. Had to wait and wait and then bolt into the cold air from the pool. Had not been on a bike for a long while and the transition to the run was sluggish. HERE ARE MY STATS ON THE DAY TOTAL TIME = 1:45:46 Overall Place = 213 out of 401 Swim Time = 6:14 T1 = 2:45 Bike Time = 1:06:41 (15.7 mph) T2 = 1:28 Run Time = 28:35 (8:24 avg)

Strass Marathon Training 2004

Strass Marathon
Training 2004