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 11th
We are getting down to it - Less then 1 month until the marathon. Met Tommy, Mike and Jeff at 6am for a 14 mile jaunt. Everyone felt very good. We left the route to Mike which included a spin around Forest Park and the Wydown loop. Much better then the 18 miler. Big week coming up. If we get through this one then we will be rocking and rolling our way to the end of the training schedule.

September 10th
Enjoyed a nice day off.

September 9th
Ran the 5 mile History Museum loop in the am. Good, slow run after doing 18 a couple of days ago. Looking at a 14 mile long run on Saturday - big week.

September 8th
Day of recovery after yesterday's long long long long long long run. Walked over to Tilles Park after work with Jack and Leigh.

September 7th
Back at it again. 18 mile run starting at 530am with Gerard, Tommy and Mike. The LONG RUN included a trip back down to our favorite landmark. Tough run - long way back to Wellbridge from downtown. Took us 3 hours 15 minutes. Went down to the office for a minute and then was off to Norwood for the General Motors golf tournament.

September 6th
Happy Labor Day!!!
Left Breckenridge in the am and headed down the mountain to DIA. Today is a travel day. Blair dropped us off at the airport and we headed back to St. Louis. We had a great trip!!!

September 5th
Happy that we got a run in yesterday as we awoke to SNOW!!!
I took advantage of the off day by having Mary Ellen go to work on me.



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 11th We are getting down to it - Less then 1 month until the marathon. Met Tommy, Mike and Jeff at 6am for a 14 mile jaunt. Everyone felt very good. We left the route to Mike which included a spin around Forest Park and the Wydown loop. Much better then the 18 miler. Big week coming up. If we get through this one then we will be rocking and rolling our way to the end of the training schedule. September 10th Enjoyed a nice day off. September 9th Ran the 5 mile History Museum loop in the am. Good, slow run after doing 18 a couple of days ago. Looking at a 14 mile long run on Saturday - big week. September 8th Day of recovery after yesterday's long long long long long long run. Walked over to Tilles Park after work with Jack and Leigh. September 7th Back at it again. 18 mile run starting at 530am with Gerard, Tommy and Mike. The LONG RUN included a trip back down to our favorite landmark. Tough run - long way back to Wellbridge from downtown. Took us 3 hours 15 minutes. Went down to the office for a minute and then was off to Norwood for the General Motors golf tournament. September 6th Happy Labor Day!!! Left Breckenridge in the am and headed down the mountain to DIA. Today is a travel day. Blair dropped us off at the airport and we headed back to St. Louis. We had a great trip!!! September 5th Happy that we got a run in yesterday as we awoke to *SNOW!!!* I took advantage of the off day by having Mary Ellen go to work on me.

Strass Marathon Training 2004

Strass Marathon
Training 2004