KBVCM 2012

I had hoped to run a 3:49:59 but it was just too hot and humid. I took 2 salt capsules (mi 7 and 13) and 7 gels the last 2 with caffeine. I just don't run as well in the heat. I settled for breaking 4 hours which I thought was doable after 15 miles. I had to push myself the last 4+ miles to do it so I'm am pleased with my run.
I got to run with/see Keith Jr., Julie, and Tiffany and Kyle while running.
My final numbers3:59:38, 14/57 age group and 948/2421 overall. 6.6 mph; considering my top speed in training is usually 7.1 short distances and 6.8 long, this is about right for me. I nearly had negative splits: 1:57:11 first half and 2:02:28 second half.  It was fun and I do love it there in Burlington. Keith Jr. is talking about doing the full next year with both of us under 4 hours.

Happy Mother's Day

To all the mothers who find time to run too, God bless you!

My daughter Julie gets her Masters today in Special Ed and continues to run; she hopes to become a Half Fanatic in June.

I took off Tuesday as well last week and then ran 6.2 and 4.2 on Wednesday and Thursday with Friday off. Trail running on Saturday for a total of 32.7 miles last week.

10 miles today in 1:27:53; felt good but can I sustain this for 26.2? It will have to be cooler than the past few years to do it. I'm looking at sub 4 hours as a goal and I will try to go as fast as I can the last 6 miles.

Another Long Run

I took Friday and Saturday off to run long yesterday.
I ran 19 miles in 2:48:07; my right knee did not bother me. In fact, nothing bothered me on the run. I went to get a massage 2 hours after the run and I feel good today. I have now received a massage for the past six weeks and it is really helping. I have also lost a couple of pounds which helps too. Green Superfeet work OK in the Glycerin; my bunion was OK.

Saucony Cortana

I ordered the Cortana but I had originally thought they were a 8 mm drop not a 4. Even though my right knee seemed tight I ran 10.5 miles after work on Wednesday.That didn't help the knee but I felt good, otherwise, after the run. Yesterday I received the Saucony Cortana and I put them on right away. Very cushy toe box. I wore them around Fleet Feet most of the day and then took them off to rest the legs and shoes.
Ran 4.4 mile in them after work and my knee felt better; these shoes stress my legs different than the Brooks Glycerin, they are lighter and more firm than what I am use to wearing. I really like them.