Toomer became interested in running during replica brand watches the Giants Draft Day 5K race a few years ago. It turned into a focus after he retired from the NFL.Running isn’t enough, though. Toomer wants his efforts to count for something greater. So he got in touch with the New York Road Runners’s Youth Programs, which promote fitness among kids, and agreed to run the NYC Marathon this year by starting dead last. The objective: to pass as many runners as he can, with his sponsor, Timex, offering to donate $1 to the charity for every runner he passes. There will be about 45,000 runners total.
Toomer’s target time: 4 hrs. and 26 min., to beat Lynn Swann’s 4 hrs. and 27 min. when this other former NFL player ran the marathon 17 years ago.The biggest difference between training for a marathon and training for the NFL? “No two-a-days and no 250-lb. linebackers trying to take my head off!” says Toomer. Here are his top ten replica Gucci watch training tips for marathon novices.10. Maintain a nutritional diet. Eating right is essential to maintaining the lean muscle necessary for endurance training. I’ve tweaked my diet since my NFL playing days, to meet these needs specifically. When I was playing for the Giants it was all protein shakes and lifting weights. Now it’s pasta and lots and lots of running.
I haven’t been this light since college! I dont adhere to strict calorie counts or carb/protein/fat ratios. Rather, Ive increased my carb intake to promote replica watch gift endurance throughout training, and I remain focused on maintaining a balanced diet.9. Find a go-to training location.I usea track in New Jersey and the Timex Performance Center, where the New York Giants practice, for the bulk of my training. I also mix in some road running.8. Keep a consistent schedule. I prefer to run early in the mornings, but sometimes I’ll run before dinner. The mileage has gradually increased as training progresses.
