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!!!

September 4th
Colorado Rocky Mountain High
You can see it raining fire in the sky
You can talk to God and listen to his casual reply
Rocky Mountain High
You get the idea. Blair, Suzy, Gert and I went down to the Breckenridge Rec Center and hit the running path towards Frisco. Suzy did 16 minutes and Blair and I did about 7.5 miles. Weather was cool. Felt pretty good considering that I was running up at 10,000 feet. Legs were good - air was very dry. It is much different running in the altitude. Happy to have a solid base.

September 3rd
Day off. Resting in Breckenridge today. Drove down to Denver in the morning to see Darrell and then headed right back up. Weather is great - nice day to relax and enjoy the mountains. We took the kids and the dogs to Carter park in the late afternoon for happy hour.

September 2nd
Ran the 4 mile Wydown loop this am. I got to Wellbridge a few minutes late since I stayed around to feed Jack this morning. Ran solo. Took the 3:40pm flight to Denver - Jack did awesome on the plane - he barely made a peep. We arrived in Denver, had dinner with Carolyn, Steve, Harrison, Mackenzie and Hadley and then headed up to Breck. We got in at about 9:30pm and were very tired.

September 1st
WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER!!!
Met Gerard, Vic and Tommy at Wellbridge at 545am. We headed down to the park, did the 6 mile loop around and then headed back to the gym. Total mileage=9.5! This was a big run for a Wednesday morning.



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!!! September 4th Colorado Rocky Mountain High You can see it raining fire in the sky You can talk to God and listen to his casual reply Rocky Mountain High You get the idea. Blair, Suzy, Gert and I went down to the Breckenridge Rec Center and hit the running path towards Frisco. Suzy did 16 minutes and Blair and I did about 7.5 miles. Weather was cool. Felt pretty good considering that I was running up at 10,000 feet. Legs were good - air was very dry. It is much different running in the altitude. Happy to have a solid base. September 3rd Day off. Resting in Breckenridge today. Drove down to Denver in the morning to see Darrell and then headed right back up. Weather is great - nice day to relax and enjoy the mountains. We took the kids and the dogs to Carter park in the late afternoon for happy hour. September 2nd Ran the 4 mile Wydown loop this am. I got to Wellbridge a few minutes late since I stayed around to feed Jack this morning. Ran solo. Took the 3:40pm flight to Denver - Jack did awesome on the plane - he barely made a peep. We arrived in Denver, had dinner with Carolyn, Steve, Harrison, Mackenzie and Hadley and then headed up to Breck. We got in at about 9:30pm and were very tired. September 1st WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER!!! Met Gerard, Vic and Tommy at Wellbridge at 545am. We headed down to the park, did the 6 mile loop around and then headed back to the gym. Total mileage=9.5! This was a big run for a Wednesday morning.

Strass Marathon Training 2004

Strass Marathon
Training 2004