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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."
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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

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26.2 MILES TO GO!!!

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!!!

JUNE 19th
INNSBROOK QUARTER MAX
.6 Mile Open Water Swim - 30 Mile Bike - 6.2 Mile Run
This is the longest race that I have ever completed! Beautiful day and an incredible race. I did pretty well but TPR caught me on the run and we finished together (even though I started 5 minutes before him). Water was warm and the swim was long but doable. First 5 miles of the bike course were hilly until you left the course and then it flattened out - ride the big gear! Bike course is 2 loops. HILLLLY RUN - Wow!

HERE ARE MY STATS ON THE DAY
TOTAL TIME = 3:09:33
Overall Place = 237 out of 393
Swim Time = 19:16
T1 = 3:29
Bike Time = 1:46:06 (17.0 mph)
T2 = 2:36
Run Time = 58:04 (8:56 avg)

Stopped to use the port-a-potty on the run which cost me a couple of minutes in time.



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!!! JUNE 19th INNSBROOK QUARTER MAX .6 Mile Open Water Swim - 30 Mile Bike - 6.2 Mile Run This is the longest race that I have ever completed! Beautiful day and an incredible race. I did pretty well but TPR caught me on the run and we finished together (even though I started 5 minutes before him). Water was warm and the swim was long but doable. First 5 miles of the bike course were hilly until you left the course and then it flattened out - ride the big gear! Bike course is 2 loops. HILLLLY RUN - Wow! HERE ARE MY STATS ON THE DAY TOTAL TIME = 3:09:33 Overall Place = 237 out of 393 Swim Time = 19:16 T1 = 3:29 Bike Time = 1:46:06 (17.0 mph) T2 = 2:36 Run Time = 58:04 (8:56 avg) Stopped to use the port-a-potty on the run which cost me a couple of minutes in time.

Strass Marathon Training 2004

Strass Marathon
Training 2004