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We Conquered Chicago!!!

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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!!!

August 12th
Huge day. With family coming in town this weekend and Alligator on Sunday, we all decided to do the long run (15 MILES) today. My alarm went off at 4:20am so that I could be at Wellbridge at 515am. Tommy, Pepper, Brenden, Gerard and I headed out in the dark and made our way towards Kingshighway. Temperature was very cool - great running weather once we got going. Our turnaround point was 11th street (7.5 miles) and then we headed back. Legs got pretty tight with about 3 miles to go. Total run time was about 2 1/2 hours. This was a tough, tough run as it was the longest I have ever done. Stretched afterwards and made it into the office a little before 9am. I was fairly zapped for the rest of the day but thrilled that I got 15 miles under my belt. There is no turning back now!!!



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!!! August 12th Huge day. With family coming in town this weekend and Alligator on Sunday, we all decided to do the long run (15 MILES) today. My alarm went off at 4:20am so that I could be at Wellbridge at 515am. Tommy, Pepper, Brenden, Gerard and I headed out in the dark and made our way towards Kingshighway. Temperature was very cool - great running weather once we got going. Our turnaround point was 11th street (7.5 miles) and then we headed back. Legs got pretty tight with about 3 miles to go. Total run time was about 2 1/2 hours. This was a tough, tough run as it was the longest I have ever done. Stretched afterwards and made it into the office a little before 9am. I was fairly zapped for the rest of the day but thrilled that I got 15 miles under my belt. There is no turning back now!!!

Strass Marathon Training 2004

Strass Marathon
Training 2004