100 Miles in the first 25 days of 2011 (7 Reasons)

I reached one of my ongoing goals of running 100 miles in a month.

Since I started running again in 2007 I wanted to run 100 miles in a month but obviously fell short.

Previously, the most I had ever run in a month was 93.46 in January 2008. (I ran more when I was on the Oxon Hill Cross Country Team but amazingly, I did not have an iPod)

Here are the reasons that this month I was able to run 7% more in about 20% less time. 

1) Being part of a training group. Having scheduled runs makes a huge difference

2) The weather has been fantastic. I will probably be paying more for Strawberries but it has been really sunny and dry. 

Running in the rain makes you a tough guy but I am a wimp. 

3) I have been taking a stretching/Yoga class at the JCC. The instructors are top notch. 

4) Foam Rolling

5) The pool at my complex is non-heated and Ice Baths are good. 

6) Not drinking in January and February (running with a hangover sucks)

7) Eating the right foods prior to a run. I love Salvadorian food and Ike's but both items made for horrible pre-run meals.

Today will be a rest day and will probably finish this month with around 115 miles. 

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Marcus Zack Ronaldi
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