Manchester Road Race 2015

First, hats off to volunteers for keeping unseeded runners out of the corrals and breaking into the course. I was able to run as fast as I could for the most part and I was able to come in at 37:15 1641 place overall 28/334 M6064. I felt strong and finished with a kick at 7:51/mi.
Since it was not quite 3 weeks since the RI Ultra I am thrilled with my time.
Rehoboth Marathon next weekend.

Tough Times

I was having a lot of difficulty getting loose after RI. Massage and all my rollers/tools
helped but receiving acupuncture again in conjunction with massage I think did it. Cc,
https://www.facebook.com/ceciliamajorlmt/?fref=ts my bodywork specialist has helped me focus on what is tight and suggested ways to attack it to loosen up different muscle sets. I now go to Northampton Community Acupuncture, http://www.nohocommunityacupuncture.com/ which has
helped me focus on overall health, sleep and tightness.

RI 6 Hour Ultra

I ran 12 laps in 5:41 for 32.4 miles. I had a shoe that was too tight by lap 8 and switched to the Conquest 2 for the last lap. I wish I had switched earlier.
2.7+ per lap was at times a bit boring but I did find lap 1-3 and 7-12 fun. Beautiful day great support and some amazing people running. I would definitely think of running again.

Awesome Weather!

Ran 7.1 miles today in 1:06. I could have run for hours, the weather was so beautiful.
Ordered Xtreme Bright, Pro Series X55 Headlamp from Amazon tonight 350 lumens.
Received a great massage from CC and I am focused on the glutes and my hips. I will
try using my feet/ankles more in RI.

Another Ultra

Well I didn't think I would run another Ultra until 2016 but I signed up for the RI Ultra on Nov. 8.
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Hard Drive Died but I'm Still Running

I couldn't write on the blog from my phone; Gmail didn't take my password.
I ran the Eversourse Hartford Marathon yesterday thinking I would make it a recovery run after running the VT50 less than 2 weeks ago. I felt OK to start but by mile 8 I felt strong. I took my time and started behind the 4:20 pacer. By mile 20 I had passed the 4:10 pacers and felt like I could keep pushing. I felt good at 23 and I was ready for the hill at 25; salt and nutrition good so far and only 2 porta-potty stops. Up over the hill and I knew I would have a BQ just a month after signing up for my 11th in a row! Finished in 4:04:52 shocked and surprised that I had recovered so well from Vermont.
My son Keith ran a 1:53 half with little training and a long of 6 miles. A great day for both of us.
Went home and worked in the yard for the remainder of the afternoon.

VT50 in 8 Days

Yes my 2nd 50 miler this year. I am really looking forward to running it I hope I run well & have fun! I always look to have fun 1st and run a good time 2nd but this has a 12 hour time limit which I am a little concerned about since I have never run the course before this run. my last 50 was just under 10:30 so I think I will be OK. I'm excited! Bring it on!

Back Long after 8 Days

I ran 15.2 on the Rail Trail today. I also signed up for the National Geographic All Trails Pro so I can find and run other trails everywhere.

Green Lakes Endurance 50k

Ultras are all about the race course and the support. 5 stars for both. The course had gravel, hills with rocks and roots, wood chips covering mud and a beautiful winding field. PB&J, Chocolate chip cookies and many different drinks. Inside bathroom with soap a plus. 4 laps around 2 pretty lakes with warm sunny weather. Lots of shade. The best was cold water at the last stop on the last lap, the ice even went into my 10oz. bottles. My split times were 1:22, 1:25, 1:26 and 1:23. I felt great and kicked it in at the end.

Green Lakes Endurance Run 50k Tomorrow

It's here and I am excited to run my second 50k. I have some issues lately and I haven't been able to get acupuncture for about 6 weeks but this race should allow me to take it somewhat easy and be able to change shoes if I need to as well.
Monday night I received a 90 minute massage from Cecilia  https://www.facebook.com/ceciliamajorlmt?fref=ts and it was an amazing session. I felt like my energy was floating above me at one point and I was vibrating through much of the session. I never experienced anything like it.

Rail Trail with my Son

My son and I ran 10 miles on the Rail Trail this morning. I wish I could run here every day.

Stepping up

In the past 5 days I have run 42.2 miles, 4 double digit days this month already. Yes I am trying to step up my mileage to prepare for the 50k and 50 miler. I take Tuesday off to give myself an extra day for the massage to take effect and I run longer on Wednesday. 68 miles total so far this month.

Week After Revel Rockies

Very hot and humid week! 21.0 miles with a few miles on treadmill since yesterday it was lightening when I got home from work. 103.7 miles for month, a little low but it did take a lot of days to recover from Colorado. Hopefully, back to mid 30's next week.

REVEL Rockies 2015

It was my first time in CO. I loved the course but the downhill was tough and the altitude was tough for at least the first 10 miles. I had a lot of fun talked to a lot of people and I feel good 2 days after. I am using this as a long run for my 50k next month but take nothing from the race it was great.
Unfortunately, they did have a bus problem and the half did not take place. I'm not sure how people will take this I hope it does not negatively impact this race. There are way more pluses than minuses.
My only problem besides the road canter was the gels were introduced later in the run than they has said they would be handed out. I did carry 4 so I was OK. 3 stars out of 5.

Week to Go

The Revel Marathon is in 1 week and I ran 10.2 miles today in mid to upper 80's to help prepare for the heat next weekend. Annemarie and I are excited to take our first trip to Colorado.

Speed Work Redux #1

Speed work tonight on a track for the first time in years. New Saucony Ride 8.

Warm up 1.2 mi. 12:37:33

400 #1   1:46:49  7:13/
       #2   1:49:99  7:32/
       #3   1:45:12  7:02/
       #4   1:37:81  6:29/
       #5   1:39:35  6:43/
       #6   1:38:91  6:34/

Cool down 1.3 mi. 12:50:24

I feel good and I feel like this will help going forward.

Back to the Hoka Conquest

Well last week I had to take a lot of time off because my left ankle was too tight causing pain inside my ankle between my my Achilles and ankle bone. 2 massages/week plus 3 acupuncture sessions and I was able to run 21.1 miles today pain-free!
This was a runners weekend with Western States 100, won by Rob Krar and the Ragnar MA Trail run. Kudos to all taking part!

Steamy Weather

Wednesday and today were hot and humid! 17.8 miles between the 2 days and off yesterday for a total of 40.3 miles this week. I am having some problems with my left big toe, heel and hamstring. I have not had any acupuncture foe 3 and a half weeks and I do need to address this before it becomes a problem. Hopefully another long run Sunday.

Long Run

Awesome day today and I took advantage and ran a 19 miler on the roads. I ran out of Nuun/water at mile 16+; I needed 10oz./5 miles and I carried only 30oz.

Back at it Going for 200 Miles this Month

I have tomorrow off from Fleet Feet and I hope to run 15-20 miles.