22 Mile Run Today

I had to take 4 days off since I was working longer and different hours. Off today so I was able to run 22 miles, 3:01:46, 8:15/mi., 7.3 mph, burned 2611 calories, avg HR 140 and max HR 156 bpm. I start my new job at Fleet Feet in West Hartford, CT on Tuesday. I'm really excited. I'm also a little nervous about being the 3:35 pacer in the marathon in October. I have to plan it so everyone has a chance to finish in 3:35. Today my 1/2 marathon was 1:49:10 a 8:20/mi. pace. My last 9 miles was 1:12:36 a 8:04/mi. pace. So negative splits but my left ankle took a beating so I'm off to soak in a tub of cold water.

Work, Work, Work!

I have to work overnight for a few days so I have put running on hold since I am planning to run a 20 miler at the end of the week or I may still run that evening marathon in Somerville, Ma. I'm not sure right now. I really don't want to spend the money on the entrance fee.

Sunday After the Reunion

Ate a lot yesterday and had a few beers. There were 200 family members with Uncle Joe, 100+1/2yr., the oldest. Stayed up late, for me, and slept OK but was a little tired this morning. I decided to run this afternoon after some of the family had left. In the meantime, I dropped a folding chair on my right big toe, so the run was slow. 8 miles in 1:08:41, 8:35/mi. and 7.0 mph pace.

7 Miles Today Off Tomorrow

I ran 7 miles today without GPS and the HR monitor. It's nice just to run and not keep checking my time or speed. Tomorrow we have a family reunion with at least 189 relatives. First, I have to work.
42.1 miles this week and next week a 20 miler.

Friday Off and Running Early

Well not that early. I had to take my grandkids to meet the bus for Summer camp at 7:30 and then I ran. At least it wasn't noon or later. I/m not as fast in the Nimbus 11's as I am in the Aie Max Moto 7's. But it is good to change shoes, I feel it keeps my legs fresher. I ran 9 miles, 1:15:23, 8:22/mi., 7.2 mph, avg HR 130, max 139 bpm. My right foot/ankle feels fine after running slow on Tuesday in the Nimbus 11's. Shannon Kuzel, my massage therapist, taught me so much about listening to my body and ways to read it and the knowledge that everything is interconnected that I worked on massaging everything and believe it or not the stretching I do at work and all the lifting helped too.

4 Quick Miles

I had to sleep a couple of hours after work. I went out later in the afternoon trying to beat the lightning. 4.1 miles, 32:05, 7:49/mi., 7.7 mph. The fastest I've run in awhile, I needed a short faster day.

Tired and My Right Heel Hurts

I woke up with my right heel hurting. Not sure why but I have put in more running miles lately on less sleep/rest.
I ran right after work and since I didn't run again yesterday, it seems I'm taking Mondays off lately but not really planning it. I took it easy and ran 8 miles, 1:09:38, 8:42/mi., avg HR 126 bpm and I averaged about 70% max throughout. Overcast and cooler than it has been here in CT.

Long Sunday Run

I felt good this morning and I started early enough to beat the heat for at least 11/2 hours. I was pushing it up hills and ran several 1/2 miles at 7:15-7:45. My 1/2 marathon was 1:48:00 but the heat was getting to me at the end. I had brought 3 bottles on my Amphipod belt and it was just enough! 14 miles in 1:56:57 so I did slow up the last mile, I just needed more to drink. Max HR 156 bpm which was good and I keep my HR up to 75-80% of max through most of the run and felt good.
Runner's World has an article on compression socks in the latest issue; I wear them on most of my runs and in all my races.

Over 45 miles for the Week

This is the last day of my week. 45.3 miles with a 7 mile run today in 59:32, 8:30/mi., 7.1 mph, avg HR 133 and max HR 143. That was really good considering I worked over-time and again came home and went for a run.
The big news is that Fleet Feet in West Hartford did offer me the jof of Inventory/Purchasing Manager and Fit Professional. I received an email which I have to reply to today or if I'm really tired, tomorrow. It seems like a great place to work and I'm excited and looking forward to starting in August.

Another Hot Friday

After work today I felt good so I decided to run. It was hot so I brought 3 containers of iced lemonade. I felt the heat and I thought at times I was running really slow but my final time was 1:07:45 for 8 miles, 8:28/mi. which was OK. I was thinking now not running the Somerville marathon because I was afraid that I might turn an ankle in the dark. I just not sure right now but I have to decide by next week. My lungs have felt funny in the heat and I realized on longer runs I need to concentrate on breathing through my nose. I did that today and felt better. The temperature right now is 89 and it feels like 97.

No Run Today

I had to write to say that I went to Fleet Feet today for a second interview. I hope they choose me for the Inventory/Fit Professional position. Although I need more money in the future, I hope I can show them that I am indispensable and that it will work out! I have been lucky to work at several jobs that I felt I was born to work at. Hopefully, Steph et al will think so too! I see a future in helping more people enjoy running as much as I do. I will be able to coach people too! Awesome!!!

Another Hot and Humid Day

I got a lot of sleep last night and I thought that I could run faster but the humidity got to me! I could feel it running. Still I felt good. 11.0 miles, 1:32:37, 8:25/mi., 7.1 mph, avg HR 132, max HR 156 bpm. I'm sitting here eating humus on ww toast. I'm presently alternating 4 different pairs of shoes and I'm drinking organic lemonade with ice on my run.

Tired!

I didn't sleep well last night and felt a little tired at work, where I got out early. I slept from 10-2 and ran 6.2 miles, 52:39, 8:29/mi. and 7.1 mph. My first mile was slow but I was running well by mile 4. There was a breeze the last 2 miles and it felt great.

Running Sunday Morning

It's one of the few mornings I get to run now, and I took advantage of the cooler weather and ran 13.1 miles, 1:47:29, 8:12/mi., 7.3 mph avg HR 136, and max HR 156. It's so nice with lighter traffic but I was soaking wet by the time I finished. I have been drinking lots of water ever since I stopped running.

No Humidity!

The heat and humidity broke today with heavy showers in the late morning. I felt much better even though I had a busy work week. I just got back at 5:00 from a 8.4 mile, 1:09:17, 8:15/mi., 7.3 mph, avg HR 131, and max HR 147 bpm. I was thinking a lot about being a pacer and what I will have to do th help as many as I can meet their goal time.

Heat and Humidity

Well, it's still hot. I put a small bag of ice under my hat this afternoon and the ice lasted about 2.7 miles. I then poured the cold water over my neck. 6.2 miles, 52:26, 8:27/mi., 7.1 mph, avg HR 134 and max HR 148 bpm. I hope to hit 40 miles for the week; this heat has not helped me make up the miles I wanted to run this month.
I just finished my first book on the Kindle yesterday, Anthony Bourdain's Medium Raw.

Temperature 90 Degrees and Feels Like !00

I tried to get out earlier, since I had the day off, but things got in the way starting with glass in my foot! I was stretching and something sharp was in my left heel. I used tweezers to pull out a small piece of glass. I rinsed it and put a band aid on it  and finally went out about 9:30. I brought a small bottle of water I had put in the freezer and 3 bottles with ice, apple juice, and organic lemonade. I drank about every 8 minutes and took one gel. My totals were: 10.2 miles, 1:26:27, 7.1 mph, 8:28/mi., avg HR 140 and max HR 148. I did stop to drink the water 3X's and taking the gel. I'm going to go out and stand under the hose and then go in the pool.

98 Degrees and Feels Like 103

Yes it is hot even here in northern CT. I just ran 5.3 miles after work in 44:15, 8:21/mi., 7.2 mph. Avg HR 137 and max 148 bpm. My HR was going up slightly the entire run. I hope to run longer tomorrow and go out much earlier.

Waterford on the 4th

The family went to the beach today. I got to run 10.3 miles, 1:26:25, 8:23/mi., 7.1 mph. Hot and a little tired at first but then felt the cool ocean breeze!

Getting Hotter Again

I came home from working after picking up my new glasses. Yes I can see better. After watching Germany and Argentina play soccer I laid down for a few hours. Since I didn't run yesterday I went out at 3:30 and did 10 miles in 1:22:26, 8:14/mi., 7.3 mph in my new Air Max Moto 7's. Avg HR 141 and max HR 153 bpm. It went up at a slow steady pace throughout the run. I'm tired now and I'm going to sit in cold water i n the tub and make supper.

Tolland Redux

I went back to Tolland today to run a route I use to run at least twice a week. Well, this was a little shorter but I ran 9 miles in 1:16:05, 8:27/mi., 7.1 mph, in the Nimbus 11's with a max HR 166 bpm. This has a 2 mile hill near the end of the run and lots of downhill too!
Visited with an old friend and caught up with what has been happening in her life.