Yesterday I ran 8.1 miles in 1:06:00 (7.4 mph) at a pace of 8:08.9/mi. I felt good, my first 1.3 miles was at a 8.4 mph pace. My legs have recovered well. I didn't even have a massage since the race; I normally have one within 5 days.
Today I ran early; 4.1 miles in 32:00 (7.7 mph) at a pace of 7:48.3/mi.
I am trying a new sunscreen, aqua block SPF 50 by Nature's Gate.
Also I am trying arnica plus by Peaceful Mountain which says it is for pre and post exercise support.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
It's Official
I am an official Marathon Maniac #1015, check it out at http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/ I'm at the bottom of the InSane AsyLum. I started running today. My left quad was a little tight but I was able to go 5.1 miles in 44:36 (6.9 mph) at a pace of 8:44.7/mi.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Lake Placid Marathon
I had a good week leading up to the marathon. I ran Monday through Thursday a total of 28 miles for the week.
It was a different marathon than I am use to. I went by myself; it took about 4 hours to drive there. The trip went well, the Google directions were perfect.
I didn't have to show ID to get my number. The people were friendly and very low key.
I stayed in Elizabethtown about 24 miles away. After I ate a late lunch I drove toward Elizabethtown to find a church. I was lost and just happened upon Holy Family at 3:57 and saw everyone going in for 4 o'clock mass. This was a good sign. After I asked directions to Elizabethtown.
My motel was a throw back to the 60's but it was nice and inexpensive. I was quoted over $200 in Lake Placid. My total bill was $65.
I left at 5:30 for the race. A deer ran in front of me about 5 miles down the road so I slowed down some. Another deer ran in front of me about 15 minutes later. But I arrived in one piece.
There was plenty of parking. Not a lot of people at first.
When we lined up the runners seemed reluctant to move to the line. I was about 10 feet back.
It started by going around a small lake. Very pretty.
Then out and back twice. When we turned at the ski jump the mountains were in the background. BEAUTIFUL! Everyone was encouraging and very friendly. I felt good but I started taking Gu at 5.5 miles and took 5 total at about 5.5, 10, 15, 19, 23. I also remembered to take Tylenol. There was a 12 year old that ran the 1/2 in 1:51.
It was great fun. I felt strong the whole time and ran past about 25 people in the last 10 miles.
I finished in 3:36:35 for 28th place overall and 3rd in my age group, 50 - 59.
I stayed around after to get my plaque and relax before driving back. I got home and my wife had a great supper for me on Father's Day. It was a great weekend.
I can now join the Marathon Maniacs!!! 3 marathons in 3 months was what I needed to accomplish. I did 3 in less than 2 months.
It was a different marathon than I am use to. I went by myself; it took about 4 hours to drive there. The trip went well, the Google directions were perfect.
I didn't have to show ID to get my number. The people were friendly and very low key.
I stayed in Elizabethtown about 24 miles away. After I ate a late lunch I drove toward Elizabethtown to find a church. I was lost and just happened upon Holy Family at 3:57 and saw everyone going in for 4 o'clock mass. This was a good sign. After I asked directions to Elizabethtown.
My motel was a throw back to the 60's but it was nice and inexpensive. I was quoted over $200 in Lake Placid. My total bill was $65.
I left at 5:30 for the race. A deer ran in front of me about 5 miles down the road so I slowed down some. Another deer ran in front of me about 15 minutes later. But I arrived in one piece.
There was plenty of parking. Not a lot of people at first.
When we lined up the runners seemed reluctant to move to the line. I was about 10 feet back.
It started by going around a small lake. Very pretty.
Then out and back twice. When we turned at the ski jump the mountains were in the background. BEAUTIFUL! Everyone was encouraging and very friendly. I felt good but I started taking Gu at 5.5 miles and took 5 total at about 5.5, 10, 15, 19, 23. I also remembered to take Tylenol. There was a 12 year old that ran the 1/2 in 1:51.
It was great fun. I felt strong the whole time and ran past about 25 people in the last 10 miles.
I finished in 3:36:35 for 28th place overall and 3rd in my age group, 50 - 59.
I stayed around after to get my plaque and relax before driving back. I got home and my wife had a great supper for me on Father's Day. It was a great weekend.
I can now join the Marathon Maniacs!!! 3 marathons in 3 months was what I needed to accomplish. I did 3 in less than 2 months.
Monday, June 09, 2008
Less Than a Week to Lake Placid
Yesterday I ran 10.3 miles in 1:23:00 (7.4 mph) at a pace of 8:03.5/mi. It was incredably hot!!!
I haven't sweat so much in years. It hit 98 degrees today. I ran at 6:30 this morning so it was OK. 4.1 miles in 32:15 (7.6 mph) for a pace of 7:52.0/mi. It's going to be just as hot tomorrow. I have to stop writing to go cool off. We don't have air conditioning.
I haven't sweat so much in years. It hit 98 degrees today. I ran at 6:30 this morning so it was OK. 4.1 miles in 32:15 (7.6 mph) for a pace of 7:52.0/mi. It's going to be just as hot tomorrow. I have to stop writing to go cool off. We don't have air conditioning.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
First Week on a New Job
The people at A.W. Hastings were very nice to me all week. What a wonderful company!!!
I ran in the morning before work and felt energizer each day.
Wednesday I ran 6.1 miles in 50:24 (7.3 mph) a pace of 8:15.7/mi. and on Thursday I ran 4.1 miles in 32:58 (7.4 mph) at a pace of 8:02.4/mi. I took Friday off to be consistent with my previous regiment.
Today I ran in 3 segment: 5.5 miles in 44:05 (7.5 mph) a pace of 8:00.9/mi. I finished at home so I could run with my friend Simone. We took off in a couple of minutes and ran 5.2 miles in 47:09 (6.6 mph) a pace of 9:04.0/mi. I left her after about 5 minutes and ran 4.3 miles in 32:07 (7.7 mph) a pace of 7:41.4/mi. 15 total mile. I felt good.
I then left to have a massage. Shannon did a great job!!! I feel great tonight even though I put in fence posts for my garden (90+ temperature) and cut part of the lawn (2 hours, I have a big lawn).
Hopefully tomorrow I can run 10 to start the week leading up to the marathon next Sunday.
I ran in the morning before work and felt energizer each day.
Wednesday I ran 6.1 miles in 50:24 (7.3 mph) a pace of 8:15.7/mi. and on Thursday I ran 4.1 miles in 32:58 (7.4 mph) at a pace of 8:02.4/mi. I took Friday off to be consistent with my previous regiment.
Today I ran in 3 segment: 5.5 miles in 44:05 (7.5 mph) a pace of 8:00.9/mi. I finished at home so I could run with my friend Simone. We took off in a couple of minutes and ran 5.2 miles in 47:09 (6.6 mph) a pace of 9:04.0/mi. I left her after about 5 minutes and ran 4.3 miles in 32:07 (7.7 mph) a pace of 7:41.4/mi. 15 total mile. I felt good.
I then left to have a massage. Shannon did a great job!!! I feel great tonight even though I put in fence posts for my garden (90+ temperature) and cut part of the lawn (2 hours, I have a big lawn).
Hopefully tomorrow I can run 10 to start the week leading up to the marathon next Sunday.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
June is Getting Hot
I know I reused a title from last June.
I will post some pictures from the Vermont marathon soon.
I had 2 massages last week and didn't start running again until Saturday. I ran 4.1 miles in 35:10 (7.0 mph) for a pace of 8:34.6/mi.
Sunday I ran with Simone. She is not back to where she was last October. She has 2 little ones to watch over. We ran 5.75 miles in 52:29 (6.6 mph) for a pace of 9:07.7/mi. It was OK because my hips have taken a beating lately.
I signed up to run the Lake Placid Marathon on Father's Day. It sounds REALLY hilly.
On Monday I started my new job. I ran at 6:35 AM 4.1 miles in 31:26 (7.8 mph) for a pace of 7:40.0/mi. It was the excitement of the first day. I felt like I was flying although it's not that fast.
Today I ran 4.7 miles in 39:12 (7.2 mph) for a pace of 8:20.4/mi. more in tune with how I have been feeling.
I hope to run at least 40 this week but it's only the second week after the marathon so I don't want to over do it.
Total miles for the month: 155. Total mile this year through today: 916.55
I will post some pictures from the Vermont marathon soon.
I had 2 massages last week and didn't start running again until Saturday. I ran 4.1 miles in 35:10 (7.0 mph) for a pace of 8:34.6/mi.
Sunday I ran with Simone. She is not back to where she was last October. She has 2 little ones to watch over. We ran 5.75 miles in 52:29 (6.6 mph) for a pace of 9:07.7/mi. It was OK because my hips have taken a beating lately.
I signed up to run the Lake Placid Marathon on Father's Day. It sounds REALLY hilly.
On Monday I started my new job. I ran at 6:35 AM 4.1 miles in 31:26 (7.8 mph) for a pace of 7:40.0/mi. It was the excitement of the first day. I felt like I was flying although it's not that fast.
Today I ran 4.7 miles in 39:12 (7.2 mph) for a pace of 8:20.4/mi. more in tune with how I have been feeling.
I hope to run at least 40 this week but it's only the second week after the marathon so I don't want to over do it.
Total miles for the month: 155. Total mile this year through today: 916.55
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