Jenny loves to run says "The 200 mile week: Not recommended for beginners or for even veterans who value their sanity. But yes it is possible, and no I'm not even the first person to do it. Many have done them before me, I'm sure. (But maybe I'm the first person with Hodgkin's Disease to do it?)"
Hodgkin's disease — also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma — is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system.
After the run she summarizes her experience by saying" The best part? Finishing and telling the people who sponsored me with a promise of x amount per mile for blood cancer research that I ran 214. I didn't get hurt, but I did get pretty tired.
The worst part? It was really difficult from a psychological standpoint to face having to run 28.8 miles every day. It's really intimidating to think in those terms. I had to take it one day and one run at a time, but I got really obsessed with trying to "get ahead" by running big miles in the beginning of the week rather than an even effort. Not sure I would do that again."
344 kms is something I can do in 6-7 weeks during marathon training. She definitely deserves a new pair of shoes and rest for atleast 3 weeks. If you note, she has managed a pace of 9 minute a mile which is fantastic. She must have atleast conditioned her body for 3 months before attempting a mileage like that and like she says this must not be attempted by beginners or even veterans
For her training log please check out this link:
http://forums.runnersworld.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/608106477/m/8691041244
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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Brilliant article.. thanks for this.. you should put it up on the chennairunners website...
I cant believe a human being can run in such weather!! I cant fathom the motivation required to get going through that week... unbelieveable..
went through the comments... damn good...
thanks for posting this.
regards.
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