Ran a 10k in June (5 Viewers)

[gruecd]

I ran 3.5 last night at the gym. I did not feel like leaving the house. The Wind Chill was in the -30s all day. My wife gently said, "Isn't that the deal? You run even when you do not want to." Needless to say I left for the gym about 10 minutes later. I am glad I did. I find that no matter how much I dread a run I am always glad I decided to run once I have started.

This is the key, I think.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Pics are in from the Disney race and I was wrong, I don't look like a dork in the Oxysocks, I look like a HUGE Dork in the Oxysocks. But, my calves fee great and I am drinking the Kool Aid on the vascular benefits as well. I want to follow up on my promise of sharing pics that don't include me, but my Race Stalker technology is failing me. Best I've come up with so far is this,

this (not so much),

holy ### this chick is tall (but not hot),

no, that top is not too tight at all,

I'll head back to the lab and try and do better than this, I am ashamed at my own effort

 

[SFBayDuck]

Not sure why everyone keeps giving me the finger in here. Not my fault y'all choose to live in places where sane human beings shouldn't even go outdoors for 3 months a year. BTW, the unseasonably warm weather continues here, cooled off a bit from the record setting highs we had yesterday, but it was still 60 degrees for my lunchtime run.

Back to my normal 5 mile trail run today, felt pretty good. Thighs are still a little sore, calves don't feel 100%, but I knocked it out a time that's right in my normal range. While running I also remembered something from Sunday's race regarding the stairs - the 2nd time around when I finally finished them and got to flat ground I almost fell over to my right because my right quad just gave out for a second. I realize that I led with my right leg on every damn stair (they were spaced far enough apart that it was one stair at a time), making that quad and my left calf (pushing off) do all the work. Note to self: alternate legs next time.

For anybody that ever gets to feeling they're getting too old for this running stuff, check out this story on Rich Busa. Ran his first marathon at age 53. Ran the first of his EIGHT 100 milers at age 61, and his last at age 72!

 

[pigskinliquors]

For anybody that ever gets to feeling they're getting too old for this running stuff, check out this story on Rich Busa. Ran his first marathon at age 53. Ran the first of his EIGHT 100 milers at age 61, and his last at age 72!

He's even older than Tri-Man

 

[gruecd]

Pics are in from the Disney race and I was wrong, I don't look like a dork in the Oxysocks, I look like a HUGE Dork in the Oxysocks. But, my calves fee great and I am drinking the Kool Aid on the vascular benefits as well. I want to follow up on my promise of sharing pics that don't include me, but my Race Stalker technology is failing me. Best I've come up with so far is this,

this (not so much),

holy ### this chick is tall (but not hot),

no, that top is not too tight at all,

I'll head back to the lab and try and do better than this, I am ashamed at my own effort

You should be ashamed. That's poor.

 

[gruecd]

For anybody that ever gets to feeling they're getting too old for this running stuff, check out this story on Rich Busa. Ran his first marathon at age 53. Ran the first of his EIGHT 100 milers at age 61, and his last at age 72!

He's even older than Tri-Man

Holy crap. That's old!!!

 

[Keggers]

On Tuesday night I ran 3.5 at 9:22.....that's my best time to date! Took a break last night. So tonight I'll run at the 9:22 pace but up my distance to 4 miles. Wish me luck!

 

[pigskinliquors]

On Tuesday night I ran 3.5 at 9:22.....that's my best time to date! Took a break last night. So tonight I'll run at the 9:22 pace but up my distance to 4 miles. Wish me luck!

Way to go Kegger! One pretty good rule of thumb is to not increase your total weekly mileage by more than 10% between weeks. Thus, if you ran 10 miles last week, don't run more than 11 in the next. My guess is that you are exceeding this rate. In doing so, you increase your chance for injury = just be careful (says the guy who's injured).

 

[prosopis]

I did day 2 week 2 CP25k today. I was able to slow my pace down but it was difficult. I did not run out of breath and I was able to finish each segment. It was still difficult though. It seems like when I slowed myself down my strides were much shorter. My legs are freaking killing me but I feel progress.

 

[SFBayDuck]

I did day 2 week 2 CP25k today. I was able to slow my pace down but it was difficult. I did not run out of breath and I was able to finish each segment. It was still difficult though. It seems like when I slowed myself down my strides were much shorter. My legs are freaking killing me but I feel progress.

Nice, keep at it....a natural stride will develop soon...I found mine to be somewhere between a 10:00-10:30 pace while moving through the program if I remember correctly.I had to get out of the house for awhile today, but I ran 5 miles yesterday and have 5 more scheduled for tomorrow, so decided to go hike some hills instead. I hit a portion of a trail I normally run on, and was amazed how much more you can see when you're not looking down the whole time!

Had my cel phone with me, which I don't normally on a shorter trail runs, and took a few pics:

Pretty typical stretch

Looking back down

Good example of why I'm always looking at where I'm stepping! The drop to the right is probably a good 50 feet, in parts it's closer to a 100.

A nice, easy stretch

The view once I cleared the trees. My place is just to the left of the large white building in the center. All of this is less than 7 miles away from my front door!

 

[prosopis]

I did day 2 week 2 CP25k today. I was able to slow my pace down but it was difficult. I did not run out of breath and I was able to finish each segment. It was still difficult though. It seems like when I slowed myself down my strides were much shorter. My legs are freaking killing me but I feel progress.

Nice, keep at it....a natural stride will develop soon...I found mine to be somewhere between a 10:00-10:30 pace while moving through the program if I remember correctly.I had to get out of the house for awhile today, but I ran 5 miles yesterday and have 5 more scheduled for tomorrow, so decided to go hike some hills instead. I hit a portion of a trail I normally run on, and was amazed how much more you can see when you're not looking down the whole time!

Had my cel phone with me, which I don't normally on a shorter trail runs, and took a few pics:

Pretty typical stretch

Looking back down

Good example of why I'm always looking at where I'm stepping! The drop to the right is probably a good 50 feet, in parts it's closer to a 100.

A nice, easy stretch

The view once I cleared the trees. My place is just to the left of the large white building in the center. All of this is less than 7 miles away from my front door!

What does 10:00-10:30 pace mean?

 

[SFBayDuck]

What does 10:00-10:30 pace mean?

10:00/mile, or "ten minute miles". Again, I wouldn't worry much about your pace at all at this stage, my point was simply that as you move through the program you will find a pace that feels natural for you at those distances.

 

[prosopis]

What does 10:00-10:30 pace mean?

10:00/mile, or "ten minute miles". Again, I wouldn't worry much about your pace at all at this stage, my point was simply that as you move through the program you will find a pace that feels natural for you at those distances.

Thanks

 

[pigskinliquors]

Duck: Great pic's!! You are amazingly fortunate to be able to run/walk/hike where you do. For the umpteenth time...:jealous:

Prosopsis: You are officially a runner. One thing to work on his how soft you can get your feet to land = make as little noise as you can with each step. Having short strides is not a bad thing, as you don't want to get your feet in front of your knees.

 

[SFBayDuck]

Duck: Great pic's!! You are amazingly fortunate to be able to run/walk/hike where you do. For the umpteenth time...:jealous:

I forget sometimes, and am not so sure about living here when it comes bill paying time....but days like yesterday and today, and this past weekend really remind me of how fortunate I am and how great it is here. I've been purusing the trail map of Mt. Tam, Muir Woods, and Marin Headlands for the past hour, trying to figure out how best to reach my goal of hitting a lot of new trails this year.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Prosopsis: You are officially a runner. One thing to work on his how soft you can get your feet to land = make as little noise as you can with each step. Having short strides is not a bad thing, as you don't want to get your feet in front of your knees.

Not only are you a runner, Prosopsis, but an example for at least one other runner-to-be. I shared the C25K program with a guy that works for me. Running a 1/2 by the fall is his goal. I hadn't talked to him since the first of the year and caught up with him a few days ago where he came clean that he'd done nothing yet. I started off with the soft sell, using the old "a journey of 1,000 miles starts with 1 step". But then got ###### with his excuses. So, I signed him up for a 5K in late April and let him know I'd be VERY upset if he wasted this opportunity. He called me today to let me know he got through the first few days and is excited about what lies ahead. I told, if nothing else, DON'T CHEAT.

 

[pigskinliquors]

My weak efforts:

Nice abs, butter face

Giddy'up!

Fit

1:23!!

Unique outfit

edited to add: 2nd pic is gold

 

[bentley]

My weak efforts:

Nice abs, butter face

Giddy'up!

Fit

1:23!!

Unique outfit

to 1:23.I did 5.5 on the treadmill after work this evening in 45 mins. It was my nice little non-interval, non-long run, non-recovery midweek run.

 

[2Young2BBald]

My weak efforts:

Nice abs, butter face

Giddy'up!

Fit

1:23!!

Unique outfit

I saw all of these in my process. I looked at every 18 to 29 year old that finished better than me (yes, this is sad). I swear I saw much better running about me. Maybe they were all over 30 (which is just fine with me). I'll will not be defeated and should get some time this weekend. Interesting, is that I might have been caught by the "butter-faces". I am a huge calf guy and maybe I thought hot calves translated in to overall hotness.

 

[Bankerguy]

Joined a gym tonight to get me through the rest of the winter.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Joined a gym tonight to get me through the rest of the winter.

Canadian Gym

 

[gruecd]

Keggers, prosopis -- way to keep at it!

Bankerguy, good idea joining the gym. Now there are no excuses for missing a run!

pigskin, 2Young -- I'm embarassed by your weak attempts at Race StalkingTM. Maybe I'll carry a small notepad with me at Phoenix and write down bib numbers so I can show you amateurs how it's done!

In any case, off bright and early tomorrow morning for Phoenix, so this is probably my last post before the race. I haven't run at all since Tuesday, so my legs should be good and rested. Wednesday and today were SRDs, and I wanted to run yesterday, but (a) it was way too cold outside with wind chills reaching -40°F and (b) I didn't want to run on the treadmill, 'cuz I just had a massage and I didn't want to F up my legs. So I'll do a couple of really easy miles when I get to Phoenix tomorrow afternoon, and then it'll be go time!

For anyone interested, you can track me online at rnraz.com. According to the website, "On raceday, each participant’s time will be recorded at the 10k, half marathon, 20-mile mark and finish for the Marathon." I'll try to do you guys proud!

(Oh yeah, I'm bib #1825, and the race starts at 7:40 AM MST.)

 

[Bankerguy]

Keggers, prosopis -- way to keep at it!

Bankerguy, good idea joining the gym. Now there are no excuses for missing a run!

pigskin, 2Young -- I'm embarassed by your weak attempts at Race StalkingTM. Maybe I'll carry a small notepad with me at Phoenix and write down bib numbers so I can show you amateurs how it's done!

In any case, off bright and early tomorrow morning for Phoenix, so this is probably my last post before the race. I haven't run at all since Tuesday, so my legs should be good and rested. Wednesday and today were SRDs, and I wanted to run yesterday, but (a) it was way too cold outside with wind chills reaching -40°F and (b) I didn't want to run on the treadmill, 'cuz I just had a massage and I didn't want to F up my legs. So I'll do a couple of really easy miles when I get to Phoenix tomorrow afternoon, and then it'll be go time!

For anyone interested, you can track me online at rnraz.com. According to the website, "On raceday, each participant’s time will be recorded at the 10k, half marathon, 20-mile mark and finish for the Marathon." I'll try to do you guys proud!

(Oh yeah, I'm bib #1825, and the race starts at 7:40 AM MST.)

Kick some ###!

 

[culdeus]

Anyone seen Running the Sahara yet? Just a stunning accomplishment caught the last hour of it last night.

 

[tri-man 47]

For anybody that ever gets to feeling they're getting too old for this running stuff, check out this story on Rich Busa. Ran his first marathon at age 53. Ran the first of his EIGHT 100 milers at age 61, and his last at age 72!

He's even older than Tri-Man

Holy crap. That's old!!!

So true, so true. But I see that post, and I'm immediately thinking "OK, I did my first marathon a couple years ago at age 51, so I've got two years on the guy ..." Although ultramarathoning doesn't appeal to me. Yet. I'd rather (a) get to Boston, and then (b) do an Ironman.gruecd - have a great race!!! I look forward to reading of your success.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Keggers, prosopis -- way to keep at it!

Bankerguy, good idea joining the gym. Now there are no excuses for missing a run!

pigskin, 2Young -- I'm embarassed by your weak attempts at Race StalkingTM. Maybe I'll carry a small notepad with me at Phoenix and write down bib numbers so I can show you amateurs how it's done!

In any case, off bright and early tomorrow morning for Phoenix, so this is probably my last post before the race. I haven't run at all since Tuesday, so my legs should be good and rested. Wednesday and today were SRDs, and I wanted to run yesterday, but (a) it was way too cold outside with wind chills reaching -40°F and (b) I didn't want to run on the treadmill, 'cuz I just had a massage and I didn't want to F up my legs. So I'll do a couple of really easy miles when I get to Phoenix tomorrow afternoon, and then it'll be go time!

For anyone interested, you can track me online at rnraz.com. According to the website, "On raceday, each participant’s time will be recorded at the 10k, half marathon, 20-mile mark and finish for the Marathon." I'll try to do you guys proud!

(Oh yeah, I'm bib #1825, and the race starts at 7:40 AM MST.)

Kick some ###!

Yep, give'em hell. Best of Luck!

 

[2Young2BBald]

So true, so true. But I see that post, and I'm immediately thinking "OK, I did my first marathon a couple years ago at age 51, so I've got two years on the guy ..." Although ultramarathoning doesn't appeal to me. Yet. I'd rather (a) get to Boston, and then (b) do an Ironman.

This jogged a memory, I recall in your goals for 2009 possibly doing a 1/2 IM. Did you see this one up in Petosky? I wanted to do the Quarterman, but I'll be out in Denver that weekend at a Confirment Ceremony for a professional designation I achieved. My wife and I are already searching for a 1/2 to do while we are out there (gotta try and catch up with the number of states you've raced in).

 

[Keggers]

Keggers, prosopis -- way to keep at it!

Bankerguy, good idea joining the gym. Now there are no excuses for missing a run!

pigskin, 2Young -- I'm embarassed by your weak attempts at Race StalkingTM. Maybe I'll carry a small notepad with me at Phoenix and write down bib numbers so I can show you amateurs how it's done!

In any case, off bright and early tomorrow morning for Phoenix, so this is probably my last post before the race. I haven't run at all since Tuesday, so my legs should be good and rested. Wednesday and today were SRDs, and I wanted to run yesterday, but (a) it was way too cold outside with wind chills reaching -40°F and (b) I didn't want to run on the treadmill, 'cuz I just had a massage and I didn't want to F up my legs. So I'll do a couple of really easy miles when I get to Phoenix tomorrow afternoon, and then it'll be go time!

For anyone interested, you can track me online at rnraz.com. According to the website, "On raceday, each participant’s time will be recorded at the 10k, half marathon, 20-mile mark and finish for the Marathon." I'll try to do you guys proud!

(Oh yeah, I'm bib #1825, and the race starts at 7:40 AM MST.)

Kick some ###!

Yep, give'em hell. Best of Luck!

Have fun! Can' wait to see the pics.

 

[Keggers]

On Tuesday night I ran 3.5 at 9:22.....that's my best time to date! Took a break last night. So tonight I'll run at the 9:22 pace but up my distance to 4 miles. Wish me luck!

Way to go Kegger! One pretty good rule of thumb is to not increase your total weekly mileage by more than 10% between weeks. Thus, if you ran 10 miles last week, don't run more than 11 in the next. My guess is that you are exceeding this rate. In doing so, you increase your chance for injury = just be careful (says the guy who's injured).

Thanks for the advice....never heard that before. It makes sense though. I'm not sure if I've been exceeding that rate as I haven't been documenting my training. Which brings up a question: Is it good practice to write down your time and distance after every run?Edit to add: I made it the full 4 miles at 9:22 pace. Felt GREAT!

 

[gruecd]

Which brings up a question: Is it good practice to write down your time and distance after every run?

Absolutely. I've got an Excel spreadsheet logging every run I've done since I started doing it seriously back in 2003-04. I think that tri-man has running logs going back to the Civil War. I track distance, time, pace, and sometimes note the weather or how I felt that particular day. I also use it to track the mileage on my shoes, which is something else that you should be doing.

 

[Keggers]

Which brings up a question: Is it good practice to write down your time and distance after every run?

Absolutely. I've got an Excel spreadsheet logging every run I've done since I started doing it seriously back in 2003-04. I think that tri-man has running logs going back to the Civil War. I track distance, time, pace, and sometimes note the weather or how I felt that particular day. I also use it to track the mileage on my shoes, which is something else that you should be doing.

Other than tracking the mileage on your shoes, why else do you log every run? Motivation? Is there a rule of thumb for how many miles before replacing your shoes, or does it depend on the individual shoe?

 

[2Young2BBald]

Other than tracking the mileage on your shoes, why else do you log every run? Motivation? Is there a rule of thumb for how many miles before replacing your shoes, or does it depend on the individual shoe?

For me, its two-fold. Motivation is key, but its also nice to have a record of what you have done as a basis of comparision to prescribed training programs and the like. I too have an Excel spreadsheet that I have modified over the last few years. The latest track swim/bike/run. The cool part about doing in in Excel is that I can then break it down by month, etc and have added some conditional formatting (red/yellow/green) for added motivation.As for shoes, I trust the pros at my local running store. While I know the miles I have logged, I also know and trust them and they haven't done me wrong yet. I think each shoe is different. In was a religious Asisc Gel Nimbus guy until the IX trashed the tops of my feet. Now, I am in the Brooks Glycerene. I find I can get about 20% more life out of the Brooks shoe than the Asics (although, going on looks alone, I have always like the Asics better).

 

[pigskinliquors]

Give 'em hell Gruecd!

I went to Houston to pick up my bib (#2060) and to walk through the exhibition hall. There were sick deals on shoes, and technical gear. I bought the Mrs. and myself a good deal of running gear, and was able to get a new pair of Nimbus for $55 (generally around $100).

Regarding charting mileage; it's nice to be able to go back and see how you trained for different races. I train differently every year, and past information is always used to create my next game plan.

 

[culdeus]

Give 'em hell Gruecd! I went to Houston to pick up my bib (#2060) and to walk through the exhibition hall. There were sick deals on shoes, and technical gear. I bought the Mrs. and myself a good deal of running gear, and was able to get a new pair of Nimbus for $55 (generally around $100). Regarding charting mileage; it's nice to be able to go back and see how you trained for different races. I train differently every year, and past information is always used to create my next game plan.

Wait, thought you were skipping it?

 

[gruecd]

Other than tracking the mileage on your shoes, why else do you log every run? Motivation?

That, and like most other runners I know, I think I'm a little bit OCD!

Is there a rule of thumb for how many miles before replacing your shoes, or does it depend on the individual shoe?

It depends on both the shoes and the runner. I'm 6'5", 218, so I tend to go through shoes a little faster than some of the "skinnies" like tri-man. But check out this article for some good rules of thumb. One very good pointer is to rotate a couple of different pairs of shoes, as they'll last longer when you allow them to decompress and dry out between workouts.

 

[SFBayDuck]

Which brings up a question: Is it good practice to write down your time and distance after every run?

Absolutely. I've got an Excel spreadsheet logging every run I've done since I started doing it seriously back in 2003-04. I think that tri-man has running logs going back to the Civil War. I track distance, time, pace, and sometimes note the weather or how I felt that particular day. I also use it to track the mileage on my shoes, which is something else that you should be doing.

Since I got it, I've worn my Garmin on every single run I've been on, with the heart rate monitor on for all but a couple of them. So I utilize that as my log. Before that I was tracking my runs on mapmyrun.com, which was kind of a pain, but I put every run in there for several months. Oh, and I don't think I've said it yet, so kill it this weekend gruecd!

 

[prosopis]

Keggers, prosopis -- way to keep at it!

Bankerguy, good idea joining the gym. Now there are no excuses for missing a run!

pigskin, 2Young -- I'm embarassed by your weak attempts at Race StalkingTM. Maybe I'll carry a small notepad with me at Phoenix and write down bib numbers so I can show you amateurs how it's done!

In any case, off bright and early tomorrow morning for Phoenix, so this is probably my last post before the race. I haven't run at all since Tuesday, so my legs should be good and rested. Wednesday and today were SRDs, and I wanted to run yesterday, but (a) it was way too cold outside with wind chills reaching -40°F and (b) I didn't want to run on the treadmill, 'cuz I just had a massage and I didn't want to F up my legs. So I'll do a couple of really easy miles when I get to Phoenix tomorrow afternoon, and then it'll be go time!

For anyone interested, you can track me online at rnraz.com. According to the website, "On raceday, each participant’s time will be recorded at the 10k, half marathon, 20-mile mark and finish for the Marathon." I'll try to do you guys proud!

(Oh yeah, I'm bib #1825, and the race starts at 7:40 AM MST.)

Enjoy and give them hell. You should love the weather. It was 80 at my place today.Today was supposed to be my off day but I felt I had to do something. I did a three mile walk with no running.

 

[prosopis]

Duck: Great pic's!! You are amazingly fortunate to be able to run/walk/hike where you do. For the umpteenth time...:jealousrosopsis: You are officially a runner. One thing to work on his how soft you can get your feet to land = make as little noise as you can with each step. Having short strides is not a bad thing, as you don't want to get your feet in front of your knees.

I am pretty sure my feet are in front of my knees when I am running out of breath. I was not aware of this. Thanks for the tip.

 

[SFBayDuck]

I offically overtrained this week. Coming off that tough trail race last Sunday, I jumped right back in this week: 2 mile recovery run on Monday, normal 5 mile trail run on Wednesday, threw in a first-time hiking hill workout on Thursday (which left me with some soreness in the glutes and hammies)...so when I headed out for my normal 5 mile trail run yesterday I found myself hurting. So I cut it short, knocked out most of the single track portion hit the 1 big hill (I wanted to hit that), and cut it at 3 miles. I figured I could push it and do the whole 5, but was worried that would put my Sunday long run at risk. I don't want to miss that, although I'm considering foregoing my normal long trail run for something a little less aggressive, maybe even (gasp) staying down on paths and roads.

I think it was a combo of coming out of the race and that hike on Thursday which pushed me over the top. Good lesson learned, as it's a long year and I sure don't want to mess things up before I get out January!

 

[2Young2BBald]

I offically overtrained this week. Coming off that tough trail race last Sunday, I jumped right back in this week: 2 mile recovery run on Monday, normal 5 mile trail run on Wednesday, threw in a first-time hiking hill workout on Thursday (which left me with some soreness in the glutes and hammies)...so when I headed out for my normal 5 mile trail run yesterday I found myself hurting. So I cut it short, knocked out most of the single track portion hit the 1 big hill (I wanted to hit that), and cut it at 3 miles. I figured I could push it and do the whole 5, but was worried that would put my Sunday long run at risk. I don't want to miss that, although I'm considering foregoing my normal long trail run for something a little less aggressive, maybe even (gasp) staying down on paths and roads.I think it was a combo of coming out of the race and that hike on Thursday which pushed me over the top. Good lesson learned, as it's a long year and I sure don't want to mess things up before I get out January!

I can't do the recovery run, back in the saddle thing like most folks. I've done 5 1/2s in 9-months and I have taken a week off after each to let myself heal (I am not really advising folks to do the same, but more or less saying I found it works for me and I don't see my fitness falling off with a week off). I'll walk on day two or three, or swim, but I don't do any running. I am going to run this afternoon for the first time since last Saturday's 1/2s and am thinking about trying the 5 on 1 off routine to see if this is how I want to go, to try and run a full. Unfortunately, it'll be on the dreadmill.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Other than tracking the mileage on your shoes, why else do you log every run? Motivation?

That, and like most other runners I know, I think I'm a little bit OCD!

Is there a rule of thumb for how many miles before replacing your shoes, or does it depend on the individual shoe?

It depends on both the shoes and the runner. I'm 6'5", 218, so I tend to go through shoes a little faster than some of the "skinnies" like tri-man. But check out this article for some good rules of thumb. One very good pointer is to rotate a couple of different pairs of shoes, as they'll last longer when you allow them to decompress and dry out between workouts.

I remember reading in Runner's World that Clint Verran advises buying a pair of shoes just like the ones you've been training in and begin running in them 2-weeks before a race (if you are due to change shoes). I am not a "skinny" but, I guess I'm a "shorty" @ only about 158 lbs, so I am easier on my shoes. I replace about every 8-months or so.

 

[prosopis]

3 miles today.

I did day 3 wk 2 of cp25k and I feel a dramatic improvement. Who ever gave the advice to try to run quiet and dont let your foot get in front of the knee when running was right on. I do think I lost some speed but I figure that will improve again with time. The walks in between were definite brisk walks and not holy #### I am going to die breaks.

I had my first encounter with a purty running girl. We were going opposite directions. I got a wave and a nice smile out of her. Amazingly I suddenly had a little more energy.

Tomorrow is my off day and I will start wk 3 on Monday.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Bankerguy, any take on The Toronto Waterfront Marathon?

My wife and I were surfing for running destinations and thought it'd be slick to run in another counrty (we do run in Canada as part of the the Detroit 1/2, but this would be a bit different). We figure we could do it for cheap by using Holiday Inn Priority Club points and take the train up there out of Windsor and maybe even bring the kids for the weekend. Also, does Windsor have any races that you know of? I haven't been able to find anything.

 

[prosopis]

Keggers, prosopis -- way to keep at it!

Bankerguy, good idea joining the gym. Now there are no excuses for missing a run!

pigskin, 2Young -- I'm embarassed by your weak attempts at Race StalkingTM. Maybe I'll carry a small notepad with me at Phoenix and write down bib numbers so I can show you amateurs how it's done!

In any case, off bright and early tomorrow morning for Phoenix, so this is probably my last post before the race. I haven't run at all since Tuesday, so my legs should be good and rested. Wednesday and today were SRDs, and I wanted to run yesterday, but (a) it was way too cold outside with wind chills reaching -40°F and (b) I didn't want to run on the treadmill, 'cuz I just had a massage and I didn't want to F up my legs. So I'll do a couple of really easy miles when I get to Phoenix tomorrow afternoon, and then it'll be go time!

For anyone interested, you can track me online at rnraz.com. According to the website, "On raceday, each participant’s time will be recorded at the 10k, half marathon, 20-mile mark and finish for the Marathon." I'll try to do you guys proud!

(Oh yeah, I'm bib #1825, and the race starts at 7:40 AM MST.)

Should be really nice weather for you tomorrow. Hope it is not to warm.

 

[gruecd]

What's up, guys? Didn't bring my laptop, so I'm posting from the computer in the hotel's business center. One thing I know for sure. There are tons of hotties up in herre.....can't wait to see 'em all in the little bunhuggers tomorrow.....

Was supposed to fly on Midwest from Appleton to Milwaukee and from Milwaukee to Phoenix, arriving here at 10:30. Got to the airport this morning at 4:30 and find out that the first leg of the flight was canceled due to "mechanical problems." Normally, I would've just driven to Milwaukee and caught the connecting flight, and though I had plenty of time, it was snowing out, so I didn't want to chance it. They re-booked me on United to Chicago and then on American to Phoenix. Made it fine, but not until 1:00. Grr. What's funny is that I had a voicemail when I turned on my phone after landing in Phoenix. It was Travelocity telling me about the change to my intinerary. Nice.

Hit the expo and got my schwag, and caught myself staring at a couple of VERY nice looking ladies. Cabbed it back to the hotel, went for an easy little 3-mile run, and had some dinner at the hotel bar. Gonna head upstairs to watch UNC (hopefully) beat up on Miami.

I think it's a good omen that the song "Boston" by Augustana was just playing in the hotel lobby.

In just a little over 13 hours, the gun will be going off, and with any luck, in a little over 16 hours I'll be bragging about my 2nd BQ. At least when I get it, I'll be qualified for both 2009 and 2010.

 

[bentley]

Kick some ### tomorrow gruecd.

I got ####faced on the golf course today. I'm going to record that as "crosstraining."

 

[prosopis]

Go Gruecd

 

[2Young2BBald]

Go Gruecd

The tracking link he provided is up. Its 50 degrees or so now down there, hopefully it doesn't warm up too quick.

 

[2Young2BBald]

I tried again to find hotness in the 1/2 marathon results from last weekend without success. Not to be denied, I went over to Athlinks and found these in an attempt to redeem myself:

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/43484398/Allison-Neves.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/41631394/Jennifer-Lloyd.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/35679550/Jaime-Kisner.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/26051283/Brittney-Carbone.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/24456535/Alyssa-Berman.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/14138321/Kristi-Twilley.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/7501762/Cynthia-Tumbol.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/45846647/Dana-Klei.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/44593334/Robyn-Leakey.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/41671703/Marty-Vila.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/34611736/Leslie-Worner.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/30078458/Michelle-Lany-D.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/20508566/Tracy-Parker.aspx

http://www.athlinks.com/racer/7853804/Melanie-Ladenheim.aspx

PS: gruecd went off at 7:39 chip time, should have a 10K time in the next 25 minutes or so.

 

[2Young2BBald]

gruecd update, 10K time is in 46:27 at a 7:29 MM pace. If I did the math right, this is 3 seconds per mile off BQ pace, right? 20 seconds can be made up easy and he probably had to fight traffic a bit at the start. I'm off to snow blow and roof rake.