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!!!

HERE ARE THE CHICAGO DETAILS BOYS...

We are staying at the:
Wyndham Hotel
633 North St. Clair
312-573-0300

King Rooms - $215/night

Arriving October 8
Departing October 10 11am (request a later check out time when you check in)

Confirmation #s are as follows:
Rosenthal 446389
Bernstein 446391
Pepper 446392
Hempstead 446390 (G has already changed to an October 9 arrival.)

Mandatory attendance is required for dinner on Saturday night. I will conduct a brief awards ceremony after the salads are served.

If you are buying your wife a present for putting up with all of the time that you have been gone for training then please do me the favor of not publicizing it at dinner in front of my wife!!! I went over the legal limit on the so-called birthing gift and am done for the year. I am not sure that the concept of a birthing gift actually exists but my wife convinced me that it does and therefore has a beutiful bracelet in honor of the birth of Jack. I love this kid but did I really need to give her jewelry to commemorate the birth????

It has been determined that whoever crosses the finish line FIRST on Sunday will pick up the entire dinner tab.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

September 30th
You have got to love when the training program calls for a 3 mile run!!! Down to Skinker and back. Soar from Rene yesterday.



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!!! HERE ARE THE CHICAGO DETAILS BOYS... We are staying at the: Wyndham Hotel 633 North St. Clair 312-573-0300 King Rooms - $215/night Arriving October 8 Departing October 10 11am (request a later check out time when you check in) Confirmation #s are as follows: Rosenthal 446389 Bernstein 446391 Pepper 446392 Hempstead 446390 (G has already changed to an October 9 arrival.) Mandatory attendance is required for dinner on Saturday night. I will conduct a brief awards ceremony after the salads are served. If you are buying your wife a present for putting up with all of the time that you have been gone for training then please do me the favor of not publicizing it at dinner in front of my wife!!! I went over the legal limit on the so-called birthing gift and am done for the year. I am not sure that the concept of a birthing gift actually exists but my wife convinced me that it does and therefore has a beutiful bracelet in honor of the birth of Jack. I love this kid but did I really need to give her jewelry to commemorate the birth???? It has been determined that whoever crosses the finish line FIRST on Sunday will pick up the entire dinner tab. GOOD LUCK!!!!!! September 30th You have got to love when the training program calls for a 3 mile run!!! Down to Skinker and back. Soar from Rene yesterday.

Strass Marathon Training 2004

Strass Marathon
Training 2004