Ran a 10k in June (3 Viewers)

[The_Man]

Quiet in here today. That job I want is still hanging out there. Boss called one of my references this morning and he gave me the information that the decision still hasn't been made. The waiting is killing me.

Maybe I should pick up a hobby that involves using physical exertion to help alleviate stress and tension.

 

[bostonfred]

Good luck Man

 

[Ned]

Quiet in here today. That job I want is still hanging out there. Boss called one of my references this morning and he gave me the information that the decision still hasn't been made. The waiting is killing me.Maybe I should pick up a hobby that involves using physical exertion to help alleviate stress and tension.

At least they're staying in touch. GL

 

[The_Man]

Quiet in here today. That job I want is still hanging out there. Boss called one of my references this morning and he gave me the information that the decision still hasn't been made. The waiting is killing me.Maybe I should pick up a hobby that involves using physical exertion to help alleviate stress and tension.

At least they're staying in touch. GL

Got it. It's a little more money, but it really wasn't about the money. This is going to provide a huge change in my quality of life. Five-minute commute, work day that ends early enough for me to coach my kids' teams (not to mention go for the occasional p.m. run instead of having to be warmed up and into my run by 5:15 every morning), etc.And the NFL starts tonight? This might be the best day of my life.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Quiet in here today. That job I want is still hanging out there. Boss called one of my references this morning and he gave me the information that the decision still hasn't been made. The waiting is killing me.Maybe I should pick up a hobby that involves using physical exertion to help alleviate stress and tension.

At least they're staying in touch. GL

Got it. It's a little more money, but it really wasn't about the money. This is going to provide a huge change in my quality of life. Five-minute commute, work day that ends early enough for me to coach my kids' teams (not to mention go for the occasional p.m. run instead of having to be warmed up and into my run by 5:15 every morning), etc.And the NFL starts tonight? This might be the best day of my life.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Work to live, don't live to work!!!!!!

 

[BassNBrew]

Quiet in here today. That job I want is still hanging out there. Boss called one of my references this morning and he gave me the information that the decision still hasn't been made. The waiting is killing me.Maybe I should pick up a hobby that involves using physical exertion to help alleviate stress and tension.

At least they're staying in touch. GL

Got it. It's a little more money, but it really wasn't about the money. This is going to provide a huge change in my quality of life. Five-minute commute, work day that ends early enough for me to coach my kids' teams (not to mention go for the occasional p.m. run instead of having to be warmed up and into my run by 5:15 every morning), etc.And the NFL starts tonight? This might be the best day of my life.

Congrats...Don't blow it in the drug test.

 

[wraith5]

Quiet in here today. That job I want is still hanging out there. Boss called one of my references this morning and he gave me the information that the decision still hasn't been made. The waiting is killing me.Maybe I should pick up a hobby that involves using physical exertion to help alleviate stress and tension.

At least they're staying in touch. GL

Got it. It's a little more money, but it really wasn't about the money. This is going to provide a huge change in my quality of life. Five-minute commute, work day that ends early enough for me to coach my kids' teams (not to mention go for the occasional p.m. run instead of having to be warmed up and into my run by 5:15 every morning), etc.And the NFL starts tonight? This might be the best day of my life.

And a great tempo run this morning - congratulations all the way around! Very happy for you.

 

[gruecd]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Work to live, don't live to work!!!!!!

+1,000,000Way to go!

 

[Sand]

Quiet in here today. That job I want is still hanging out there. Boss called one of my references this morning and he gave me the information that the decision still hasn't been made. The waiting is killing me.Maybe I should pick up a hobby that involves using physical exertion to help alleviate stress and tension.

At least they're staying in touch. GL

Got it. It's a little more money, but it really wasn't about the money. This is going to provide a huge change in my quality of life. Five-minute commute, work day that ends early enough for me to coach my kids' teams (not to mention go for the occasional p.m. run instead of having to be warmed up and into my run by 5:15 every morning), etc.And the NFL starts tonight? This might be the best day of my life.

Congrats...Don't blow it in the drug test.

I don't think they screen for EPO, so he's probably good.

 

[wraith5]

Brutal 10 miler this morning - goal pace was 8:25s, which I've had no trouble hitting twice in the past 6 weeks (including once just two weeks ago).

First 5 were at 8:17s and I knew I was pressing a bit. Started out too fast the first mile (close to 8:00) and I suffer when I do that. The back 5 were at 8:54s, primarily because of the last 2 miles which were damned slow. Overall 8:36s.

Met gruecd for lunch today and had a nice time catching up and planning for Chicago in 4 weeks.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Got it.

Awesome news! Congratulations.

 

[Ned]

Quiet in here today. That job I want is still hanging out there. Boss called one of my references this morning and he gave me the information that the decision still hasn't been made. The waiting is killing me.Maybe I should pick up a hobby that involves using physical exertion to help alleviate stress and tension.

At least they're staying in touch. GL

Got it. It's a little more money, but it really wasn't about the money. This is going to provide a huge change in my quality of life. Five-minute commute, work day that ends early enough for me to coach my kids' teams (not to mention go for the occasional p.m. run instead of having to be warmed up and into my run by 5:15 every morning), etc.And the NFL starts tonight? This might be the best day of my life.

 

[prosopis]

Quiet in here today. That job I want is still hanging out there. Boss called one of my references this morning and he gave me the information that the decision still hasn't been made. The waiting is killing me.Maybe I should pick up a hobby that involves using physical exertion to help alleviate stress and tension.

At least they're staying in touch. GL

Got it. It's a little more money, but it really wasn't about the money. This is going to provide a huge change in my quality of life. Five-minute commute, work day that ends early enough for me to coach my kids' teams (not to mention go for the occasional p.m. run instead of having to be warmed up and into my run by 5:15 every morning), etc.And the NFL starts tonight? This might be the best day of my life.

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!That is awesome.

 

[Darrinll40]

BnB - Good news on the blood work.

The Man congrats on the job

I did the easy 4 miles on Saturday, by Saturday night I was deep into a nasty head cold. No run on Sunday.

The bad thing about head clods, besides the ton of snot, is that it does nothing to curb your appetite. I over ate by just a tad bit over the long weekend. Give me a stomach turning, nauseous flu any day.

By Tuesday I was feeling much better so I went out for an easy 3 miler at about 4:30. I managed a 10:33 pace which actually thrilled me because of the heat. Today I went out at 4 pm for a 4 miler and finished it in under 41 minutes for a 10:13 pace, and I have to say I felt great. Though right now I am experiencing some rather unfun cramps in my legs and feet. You ever have your foot cramp up, yech. But, I finally feel like I am getting the running me back, and in the heat no less. I still have a lot of work to do on the weight but I am getting there.

Saturday I am going do 8 miles at a 4/1 run/walk. Eventually my long runs will be all run, I just need a couple more months.

Right now I am sitting back listening to The Dave Matthews Band getting ready for some football, finally. I don't care who wins the game but I would like Brees to throw for 400 4 0 and Colston to catch 3 of them.

ETA: I had to get up and walk the cramps off, they hit in both legs at once. I know, better hydration will stop them.

 

[Sand]

Last workout tomorrow is my typical fast swim. Looking to set a new 500 pr. For that I need a 6:13 - that's gonna be tough.

1:05.5 100yd2:21.5 200yd6:17.5 500ydGot my 100 time I wanted. Set a PR in the 200. Kid screwed up the first 200 (I was *really* moving on that one). So I had 500yds of sprints by the time I hit the 500 and I think I petered out a bit. Missed the PR there by 3 seconds. Still a good day.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Last workout tomorrow is my typical fast swim. Looking to set a new 500 pr. For that I need a 6:13 - that's gonna be tough.

1:05.5 100yd2:21.5 200yd6:17.5 500ydGot my 100 time I wanted. Set a PR in the 200. Kid screwed up the first 200 (I was *really* moving on that one). So I had 500yds of sprints by the time I hit the 500 and I think I petered out a bit. Missed the PR there by 3 seconds. Still a good day.

So, what is the goal time for your Oly swim on Saturday?

 

[Sand]

Last workout tomorrow is my typical fast swim. Looking to set a new 500 pr. For that I need a 6:13 - that's gonna be tough.

1:05.5 100yd2:21.5 200yd6:17.5 500ydGot my 100 time I wanted. Set a PR in the 200. Kid screwed up the first 200 (I was *really* moving on that one). So I had 500yds of sprints by the time I hit the 500 and I think I petered out a bit. Missed the PR there by 3 seconds. Still a good day.

So, what is the goal time for your Oly swim on Saturday?

23-24 if there is no current. Not trying to kill this swim.

 

[bostonfred]

Quiet in here today. That job I want is still hanging out there. Boss called one of my references this morning and he gave me the information that the decision still hasn't been made. The waiting is killing me.Maybe I should pick up a hobby that involves using physical exertion to help alleviate stress and tension.

At least they're staying in touch. GL

Got it. It's a little more money, but it really wasn't about the money. This is going to provide a huge change in my quality of life. Five-minute commute, work day that ends early enough for me to coach my kids' teams (not to mention go for the occasional p.m. run instead of having to be warmed up and into my run by 5:15 every morning), etc.And the NFL starts tonight? This might be the best day of my life.

Congrats dude.

 

[gruecd]

Hey, guys. Winding down after a whirlwind couple of days. Yesterday was up at 5 AM to run, back-to-back-to-back client meetings all day at work, fantasy football draft, 3.5-hour drive to Chicago, a couple hours of studying, and to bed at 12:30. Wake up 4-1/2 hours later, study, meet a buddy at 6:30 for a 10-mile run (7:46 pace) along the lakeshore, take exam for work, lunch with wraith, and then 3.5-hour drive back home. Feel reasonably good about the test, but it could be two weeks before I know for sure whether or not I passed. Anyway, I'm beat.

Up tomorrow morning for an easy 4-5 miles before work. Saturday's schedule calls for 17 miles, but I might race a 10K instead and then push my long run to Monday. Going to Madison on Sunday to watch Ironman Wisconsin. Should be fun.

Hope you're all having a great night!

 

[pmbrown_22]

Congrats The_Man. That is a big change. I wish I could find someplace close to my house like that. I am not sure I would know what to do with all the extra time.

Grue - Sounds like a busy couple of days. Priorities though and good to see that you were able to get your runs in.

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Quick update for me. Yesterday afternoon, did my second 5 mile recovery of the day. this morning I was up early and got in my 12 for today. I think today I averaged about 8:25 per mile. I did not get to check the stats before I came in, but it was a bit of a struggle. This week has just been brutal from a running perspective. As I said yesterday it is another 70 mile week for me and it is putting me through the ringers. I am sore as can be today and I may take the day off tomorrow and not run just to give my legs a bit of a break. Hard to not push through it as it is only 5 recovery, but I just am not sure my body wants to take it.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Feel reasonably good about the test, but it could be two weeks before I know for sure whether or not I passed.

What subject, out of curiosity? Sounds like you had a really long couple of days.

darrinll40 -- Nice job. It sounds like you're close to being able to drop the "walk" from run/walk. You're right that the calf cramps are probably just hydration.

pmbrown -- After having almost finished a training plan that maxed me out at 42 mpw, I don't think I could even handle 50 miles more than once or twice, let alone 70. Good job pushing through this.

 

[Workhorse]

Looking forward to my 10k tomorrow - First one in a couple of years.

 

[gruecd]

Feel reasonably good about the test, but it could be two weeks before I know for sure whether or not I passed.

What subject, out of curiosity?

The Canadian securities industry. Law change required Financial Advisors doing business in Canada to take and pass a new licensing exam. Fun stuff.Workhorse: Good luck on the 10K tomorrow. I'm registered to do one, too, but I'm not sure if I'm gonna run it. Might just do my long run instead. Gametime decision.

 

[Workhorse]

Yeah, the 10k doesn't really fall into my training but this is a "recovery" week and I'm kind of chomping at the bit to get out there and see what kind of time I can post. Hoping for anything under 45 minutes.

 

[gruecd]

Yeah, the 10k doesn't really fall into my training but this is a "recovery" week and I'm kind of chomping at the bit to get out there and see what kind of time I can post. Hoping for anything under 45 minutes.

I'd love to go sub-40, but I'm not sure I'm feeling 6:27s. Either way, my PR is pretty soft, so at the very least I should be able to get a new one of those.

 

[wraith5]

Good luck to 2Y and tri-man at Dances with Dirt!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck to Workhorse and (Maybe) gruecd on your 10k's!!!

Good luck to Sand on your Oly!

Last night I decided if I was going to sit in front of the TV watching football, I may as well do it on the bike trainer - so I cranked out 1:20:00 at a steady 83-85 cadence, ladder'd up & down the small crank in 10 minute intervals.

 

[The_Man]

I'd love to go sub-40, but I'm not sure I'm feeling 6:27s. Either way, my PR is pretty soft, so at the very least I should be able to get a new one of those.

Another weekend, another PR. Have a great race.

Same to Workhorse, Sand, and 2Y and tri-man.

Last night I decided if I was going to sit in front of the TV watching football, I may as well do it on the bike trainer - so I cranked out 1:20:00 at a steady 83-85 cadence, ladder'd up & down the small crank in 10 minute intervals.

Last night I decided if I was going to sit in front of the TV watching football, I may as well do it on the bike trainer fall asleep 10 minutes into the second quarter then wake up on the couch after midnight

 

[prosopis]

3.62 miles today

mile 1 9:48

mile 2 9:44

mile 3 10:08

mile .62 11:12 (This last bit included my walking to cool down at the end)

Mile 3 I had some dog issues so I think that is why I fell above 10:00.

I was using the garmin to stay between 9:55 and 10:21. I think I will do that for one more long run and then modify it. I got those numbers from Mcmillan but my garmin is consistently beeping telling me to slow down. I am thinking of setting it at 9:30 to 9:59. My goal being to stay under a 10 min pace. Does that sound reasonable?

My max HR for this run was 175.

 

[wraith5]

Last night I decided if I was going to sit in front of the TV watching football, I may as well do it on the bike trainer - so I cranked out 1:20:00 at a steady 83-85 cadence, ladder'd up & down the small crank in 10 minute intervals.

Last night I decided if I was going to sit in front of the TV watching football, I may as well do it on the bike trainer fall asleep 10 minutes into the second quarter then wake up on the couch after midnight

Well that works, too.

Plus your runs have been better than mine so you earned it.

 

[The_Man]

Last night I decided if I was going to sit in front of the TV watching football, I may as well do it on the bike trainer - so I cranked out 1:20:00 at a steady 83-85 cadence, ladder'd up & down the small crank in 10 minute intervals.

Last night I decided if I was going to sit in front of the TV watching football, I may as well do it on the bike trainer fall asleep 10 minutes into the second quarter then wake up on the couch after midnight

Well that works, too.

Plus your runs have been better than mine so you earned it.

My wife hasn't complained one time about the hours I spend doing my runs. The hours I spend napping on the couch afterward .... well, that's a different story.

 

[Mad Cow]

Leaving for my marathon now. Here's hoping the "compacted trails" aren't a big reason for the slower times.

 

[gruecd]

Leaving for my marathon now. Here's hoping the "compacted trails" aren't a big reason for the slower times.

Good luck!!----------------------

No PR for me tomorrow, as I decided against racing the 10K. My long run is more important, and the more I thought about it, I really don't have an extra two hours to get it done on Monday.

Good luck as well to 2Young, tri-man, and all the other racers this weekend. Have fun out there!!

 

[prosopis]

Best I can say about today is that I did get out there. I decided to try a dirt road that leads to various trails west of my home. At one point I felt my ankle twist and I thought oh no! Ankle turns out to be fine but my left knee is feeling it. Anyway I kept going and got into sandy soil which really sucked.The trail got very narrow to the point of me dodging mesquite trees and what not. It was also very hot as I got a late start. Anyway I am not happy with the time but here it is.

mile 1 9:49

mile 2 10:52

mile 3 11:32

mile .7 11:32 This was pretty much a walk of shame home.

I think I am going to stay away from that sandy soil crap. I am glad I got out there though. Now I hope to watch ND beat the hell out of Michigan.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

22 today with the last 5 at or a little below my goal pace of 9:09 (9:05, 9:05, 9:03, 9:03, 8:54). To be honest, those last five miles were a little tougher than I would have ideally liked, but I could have tacked on another 4.2. Also, when race day rolls around I'll be well-rested and running with 11,000 friends instead of being worn out by training and running alone. My taper begins tomorrow.

 

[Dexter]

Good luck to all of our racers this weekend!!!

Went mountain biking this morning. I'm not looking forward to my "long run" of 6 miles tomorrow morning.

 

[Sand]

Good luck to all of our racers this weekend!!!

I survived. Olympic tri complete in 2:37:52. That was good for 3/22in AG and 28/160 or so overall. The heat index was 96 at 6am this morning and 104 or so at 10am when I finished. The majority of run times were over an hour. Ridiculous out there.Swim - 5th overall. Good swim. Though I lost my AG win streak - finished 2nd in AG. Bummer.Bike - 14/160 overall. 3/22 in AG. Power dropped off in the last few miles as I was getting tired. I think the heat was getting to me a bit.Run - I was over an hour and really, really don't want to repeat that experience. The heat just destroyed me.More details later.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I survived. Olympic tri complete in 2:37:52. That was good for 3/22in AG and 28/160 or so overall. The heat index was 96 at 6am this morning and 104 or so at 10am when I finished. The majority of run times were over an hour. Ridiculous out there.

Swim - 5th overall. Good swim. Though I lost my AG win streak - finished 2nd in AG. Bummer.

Bike - 14/160 overall. 3/22 in AG. Power dropped off in the last few miles as I was getting tired. I think the heat was getting to me a bit.

Run - I was over an hour and really, really don't want to repeat that experience. The heat just destroyed me.

More details later.

Dude.

 

[prosopis]

I survived. Olympic tri complete in 2:37:52. That was good for 3/22in AG and 28/160 or so overall. The heat index was 96 at 6am this morning and 104 or so at 10am when I finished. The majority of run times were over an hour. Ridiculous out there.

Swim - 5th overall. Good swim. Though I lost my AG win streak - finished 2nd in AG. Bummer.

Bike - 14/160 overall. 3/22 in AG. Power dropped off in the last few miles as I was getting tired. I think the heat was getting to me a bit.

Run - I was over an hour and really, really don't want to repeat that experience. The heat just destroyed me.

More details later.

Dude.

No #### !!!!

 

[Sand]

I survived. Olympic tri complete in 2:37:52. That was good for 3/22in AG and 28/160 or so overall. The heat index was 96 at 6am this morning and 104 or so at 10am when I finished. The majority of run times were over an hour. Ridiculous out there.

Swim - 5th overall. Good swim. Though I lost my AG win streak - finished 2nd in AG. Bummer.

Bike - 14/160 overall. 3/22 in AG. Power dropped off in the last few miles as I was getting tired. I think the heat was getting to me a bit.

Run - :( I was over an hour and really, really don't want to repeat that experience. The heat just destroyed me.

More details later.

Dude.

No #### !!!!

Yeah - at 6am here (Gulf Shores, AL) it was 80F (low temp was 78) with 85% humidity or so. My dad has a weather computer (so I know this is accurate). I really didn't feel it until mile 2 (and on) on the run. It probably affected my bike, but I don't feel the elements there nearly as bad as on the run.Funny enough I just went outside (3pm) and the conditions are much, much better than this morning.

 

[prosopis]

22 today with the last 5 at or a little below my goal pace of 9:09 (9:05, 9:05, 9:03, 9:03, 8:54). To be honest, those last five miles were a little tougher than I would have ideally liked, but I could have tacked on another 4.2. Also, when race day rolls around I'll be well-rested and running with 11,000 friends instead of being worn out by training and running alone. My taper begins tomorrow.

This is awesome.I really hope I can write something like this some day.

 

[Mad Cow]

I feel better than I ever have post-marathon, but that could be because I only ran it to train with a good friend. He was ready, but had serious cramps around mile 20, and we ended up walking a lot at that point, even though we were on about a 8:35 pace to that point. It killed us. He told me to take off at mile 25 and I finished just under 4 hrs at 3:58:59 and he came in a few minutes later. Took that last mile at a 8:14 pace. I figure I probably could have finished sub 3:50, but hey, I was there to help a friend today.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE marathon scenery-wise. I talked to a few out-of-staters that run 18+ marathons a year and they all said this was far and away the most beautiful marathon they had ever run.

 

[Mad Cow]

Oh, and I absolutely wore my red wicking OSU running shirt and gray shorts in honor of the game today.

 

[prosopis]

I feel better than I ever have post-marathon, but that could be because I only ran it to train with a good friend. He was ready, but had serious cramps around mile 20, and we ended up walking a lot at that point, even though we were on about a 8:35 pace to that point. It killed us. He told me to take off at mile 25 and I finished just under 4 hrs at 3:58:59 and he came in a few minutes later. Took that last mile at a 8:14 pace. I figure I probably could have finished sub 3:50, but hey, I was there to help a friend today.Absolutely INCREDIBLE marathon scenery-wise. I talked to a few out-of-staters that run 18+ marathons a year and they all said this was far and away the most beautiful marathon they had ever run.

Nice

 

[wraith5]

Congratulations to Ivan, Sand, and Mad Cow on their efforts today!!! Really great job to all of you.

Following up on my crash & burn of a 10 miler on Thursday, I had a borderline disaster of a run this morning. Supposed to be 15 at 8:35s (I did it in 8:38s two weeks ago). Left the house at about 6am into mid-50s and a light on/off rain. Conditions were better than fine.

After about 1.5 miles running in the (mostly) dark, I moved into a wooded part of the path I run and something started feeling very, very not right. I got sort of light headed and my vision was goofy: kindof dark at the edges and out of focus. I kept running thinking it would pass but it wasn't getting any better. At one point I even slapped myself a couple of times to get some adrenaline going and that didn't help. By mile 3 I started slowing down and became concerned that something serious was going on. On my long runs I carry my phone and started wondering how I would describe to the 911 operator where I was on the trail. Probably a bit of an over reaction, but at 6:30am on a lightly used bike trail in the woods... I got nervous enough that I stopped running. I walked for 5-6 minutes and started to feel normal again, so I started running again - I figured worst case I'd stop & walk, but I was several miles from home and didn't have a lot of choices.

At 4 miles I still felt normal so I kept going - and actually turned in 8:33s from miles 4 - 9, including looping back to the house to get my second water bottle. But after that I couldn't maintain much speed and barely kept it under 9/mile, logging 8:55s from 9 - 14. At 14 I was spent. I ended up walking for a few minutes before jogging it in to complete 15.

I can only figure I've hit a wall in my training and the fact that I never get enough sleep (as evidenced by the fact that I'm up now). After I got home and got out of my running stuff (it rained most of the run so I was soaked to the bone) I took an ice bath and a 2 hr nap. I'm going to try to force myself to get to sleep earlier this week before my 20 miler next Saturday (I'm going to do a fully supported run near my house, which will have about 500 runners). I'm not really sure what else to do.

 

[Workhorse]

Ran a pretty solid 10k yesterday. Finished in 45:30, 3rd in my age group and somewhere around 10th overall. Given the brutal finish (the last mile is pretty much completely uphill), I was pretty happy. I guess I'd have broken 45 minutes on a flat course.

My first AG top 3 ever!

 

[prosopis]

Ran a pretty solid 10k yesterday. Finished in 45:30, 3rd in my age group and somewhere around 10th overall. Given the brutal finish (the last mile is pretty much completely uphill), I was pretty happy. I guess I'd have broken 45 minutes on a flat course.My first AG top 3 ever!

What is your age group?

 

[Workhorse]

M35-39.

 

[Ned]

Congratulations to Ivan, Sand, and Mad Cow on their efforts today!!! Really great job to all of you. Following up on my crash & burn of a 10 miler on Thursday, I had a borderline disaster of a run this morning. Supposed to be 15 at 8:35s (I did it in 8:38s two weeks ago). Left the house at about 6am into mid-50s and a light on/off rain. Conditions were better than fine. After about 1.5 miles running in the (mostly) dark, I moved into a wooded part of the path I run and something started feeling very, very not right. I got sort of light headed and my vision was goofy: kindof dark at the edges and out of focus. I kept running thinking it would pass but it wasn't getting any better. At one point I even slapped myself a couple of times to get some adrenaline going and that didn't help. By mile 3 I started slowing down and became concerned that something serious was going on. On my long runs I carry my phone and started wondering how I would describe to the 911 operator where I was on the trail. Probably a bit of an over reaction, but at 6:30am on a lightly used bike trail in the woods... I got nervous enough that I stopped running. I walked for 5-6 minutes and started to feel normal again, so I started running again - I figured worst case I'd stop & walk, but I was several miles from home and didn't have a lot of choices. At 4 miles I still felt normal so I kept going - and actually turned in 8:33s from miles 4 - 9, including looping back to the house to get my second water bottle. But after that I couldn't maintain much speed and barely kept it under 9/mile, logging 8:55s from 9 - 14. At 14 I was spent. I ended up walking for a few minutes before jogging it in to complete 15. I can only figure I've hit a wall in my training and the fact that I never get enough sleep (as evidenced by the fact that I'm up now). After I got home and got out of my running stuff (it rained most of the run so I was soaked to the bone) I took an ice bath and a 2 hr nap. I'm going to try to force myself to get to sleep earlier this week before my 20 miler next Saturday (I'm going to do a fully supported run near my house, which will have about 500 runners). I'm not really sure what else to do.

Being that it was so early did you eat anything before heading out or did you fall out of bed and go running? Maybe you're body was in shock from the sudden change from sleep to running? That would've scared the crap outta me. Glad you made it OK.

 

[Ned]

Got my first 'official' 6 miler in this morning. First time I've ran 6 miles since High School. My legs can feel the extra mile.

Side note - I really love running in the rain. It was a steady rain in the low 60s this morning. Add in the fact that it was on an old cross country trail in a state park and it was total bliss.

 

[BassNBrew]

Ran a pretty solid 10k yesterday. Finished in 45:30, 3rd in my age group and somewhere around 10th overall. Given the brutal finish (the last mile is pretty much completely uphill), I was pretty happy. I guess I'd have broken 45 minutes on a flat course.My first AG top 3 ever!

Congrats on climbing up on the podium!!!