I'm trying to figure out my what's next plan which is both fun and a little scary. The fun part is hanging with friends, getting my run on. The scary, well, I'm not sure it's scary, but I really want to challenge myself this winter and see where it takes me - the goal? A 2 hour half!
For the fun:
December 8
Northport Tough Cookie Trail Race - trails AND cookies? I'm in.
December 21
Ho Ho Ho Run - I'll be running with a friend who is just getting back into running. While I'd love to go all out and see what I can do, I will probably hang back with my bud. Maybe wear a costume?
Jan 18
Sayville Running Company 10 Mile Run to the Brewery - love this race! Ran it last year and had a blast, the after party is as awesome as you would imagine. Beer, food, bands. Tons of fun. Also looking to PR here!!
Jan 26
Fred Lebow Manhattan Half - 2 freezing cold loops around Central Park....last year it got snowed out (or was it the year before?) and turned into a fun run, I got my 9+1 credit so I was a happy camper. Looking to have fun and not freeze to death.
For the Scary:
If I get in, I want to PR my half at the NYC Half Marathon On March 17th. I'd like to see a BIG PR, which means I have to throw down BIG training - speed work, hills, weight loss, you name it, I have to do it. The Goal - to knock off 7 minutes for a 2 hour half. Same goes for the Nike Women's Half. this one is also a lottery...crossing fingers I get into both!
If I don't get into either race, I will have the BK half and the LI half to race (which is another post for another day, but I may run the full). I always PR in BK, so that may be the race!
I'm excited for the winter, I always run, but I never train, I just log miles to keep in shape. My biggest challenge will be running and skiing. I LIVE for ski season and tend to head up north at least every other weekend. I also don't belong to a traditional gym, I'm not sure it's a necessary expense since I'm also Crossfitting. That may have to change though.
Possibly, and this is a long shot but I'd like to run the Reebok Spartan Race.
Ahh, goals, how I love you! I have always billed myself as a lazy athlete - I'm going to make sure to take the lazy part out...I'm ready!
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Sunday, May 26, 2013
When Time Flies
Hmm..I'm not even sure where to start, so much has gone in the past few months....March was really a blur, April was more of the same and now I'm at the end of May!
For starters, Chris's dad passed away in April which was difficult and emotional and brought us closer, but ultimately pulled us apart. We are at different places in our lives and I guess the jig was up - we both knew that it was time to part ways. I wish I could say that it ended well, sadly, it did not, but it's a few weeks later and we are both OK and not wishing each other ill will (whew!).
I ran two half marathons, the Long Island (2:11) and Brooklyn (2:07) which was a PR for me!
I made the decision to leave my current job after 6 months of temping (about to go perm) when an amazing offer came my way. I'm crossing fingers that I made the right decision, but I know for sure that there is some life lesson in this so I'm just going with it!
I have been running, a lot, totally not at the gym and excited to no longer have a 1 hour commute each way to work! That commute was killing me...
Soooo what's next....not sure, but I'm excited to see what the summer brings my way!
I'm also running the Fairfield half the end of June and really home for a 2:05 or better!
For starters, Chris's dad passed away in April which was difficult and emotional and brought us closer, but ultimately pulled us apart. We are at different places in our lives and I guess the jig was up - we both knew that it was time to part ways. I wish I could say that it ended well, sadly, it did not, but it's a few weeks later and we are both OK and not wishing each other ill will (whew!).
I ran two half marathons, the Long Island (2:11) and Brooklyn (2:07) which was a PR for me!
I made the decision to leave my current job after 6 months of temping (about to go perm) when an amazing offer came my way. I'm crossing fingers that I made the right decision, but I know for sure that there is some life lesson in this so I'm just going with it!
I have been running, a lot, totally not at the gym and excited to no longer have a 1 hour commute each way to work! That commute was killing me...
Soooo what's next....not sure, but I'm excited to see what the summer brings my way!
I'm also running the Fairfield half the end of June and really home for a 2:05 or better!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Chicago Recap (A Million Days Late)
Sometimes I need some time to process....I feel like I'm still mulling over Chicago, the race, the tears... the everything.
To start, I had a 9 minute PR but I missed my 4:30 goal. My official finish was 4:41:19 and I might still be a little disappointed. I may have also cried when it was over, twice. But, to be fair, I'm also really proud of myself and super grateful that I'm even able to run.
This WILL NOT be a whiny post, even though I'm sort of blah about the whole race. Don't get me wrong, it was fun and totally well organized, but it just lacked something for me. Maybe I had too much build up going on? Maybe I knew what to expect already having run a marathon? Or maybe it was just no NYC Marathon? Because as we already know NY was the BEST day of my life!
To say that I wasn't and am still not bummed is an understatement. I really wanted that 4:30 finish, I felt ready for it. I had a lot of little missteps though that were part of it: I think I went out too fast (although I was only just under a sub 10 pace, I should have stuck with a 10:10 pace) with too few walking through water breaks, my garmin was not really working - I had a hard time catching satellite and when I finally did I lost it completely, I had to pee 3, yes 3 times and the last 2 times I had stage fright and couldn't go (WTF!!).
I will say though that I felt AMAZING the first 13 miles, around 14 I started to walk the water stops, not because I felt bad, more because I wanted to conserve energy, by 18 I felt like crap due to the bladder/stage fright issue. I felt better around mile 22 even while knowing how far off I was from my goal. Mentally and physically I felt ok and tried to push those last few miles. I wish I had the data to see my pace for the end! Damn satellites! Was it a good race? Absolutely! Did I learn anything....absolutely! I need to lose weight. I know my 160# frame is holding me back from really hitting my potential.
This whole training cycle was a tremendous learning experience. I got through the heat, the tears and 3 20 milers! I also proved to myself that I'm a runner. That I want to continue running (remember, I'm a former fat, drinking, smoking, hanging out not even thinking abut running type of gal) and that I'm not too bad at it!
While I didn't quite recreate that best day ever feeling, I felt ok with the disappointment, Ok with my race...OK with the fact that I'm a 2x marathoner who has nothing but time to get better. So while I cried for a minute, I also cried over the fact that I just finished something that took 16 weeks to prepare for - successfully! I used to be afraid to set goals for fear of not reaching them, so maybe not running a 4:30 was the universe's way of letting me know that failure won't kill me?
To start, I had a 9 minute PR but I missed my 4:30 goal. My official finish was 4:41:19 and I might still be a little disappointed. I may have also cried when it was over, twice. But, to be fair, I'm also really proud of myself and super grateful that I'm even able to run.
This WILL NOT be a whiny post, even though I'm sort of blah about the whole race. Don't get me wrong, it was fun and totally well organized, but it just lacked something for me. Maybe I had too much build up going on? Maybe I knew what to expect already having run a marathon? Or maybe it was just no NYC Marathon? Because as we already know NY was the BEST day of my life!
To say that I wasn't and am still not bummed is an understatement. I really wanted that 4:30 finish, I felt ready for it. I had a lot of little missteps though that were part of it: I think I went out too fast (although I was only just under a sub 10 pace, I should have stuck with a 10:10 pace) with too few walking through water breaks, my garmin was not really working - I had a hard time catching satellite and when I finally did I lost it completely, I had to pee 3, yes 3 times and the last 2 times I had stage fright and couldn't go (WTF!!).
I will say though that I felt AMAZING the first 13 miles, around 14 I started to walk the water stops, not because I felt bad, more because I wanted to conserve energy, by 18 I felt like crap due to the bladder/stage fright issue. I felt better around mile 22 even while knowing how far off I was from my goal. Mentally and physically I felt ok and tried to push those last few miles. I wish I had the data to see my pace for the end! Damn satellites! Was it a good race? Absolutely! Did I learn anything....absolutely! I need to lose weight. I know my 160# frame is holding me back from really hitting my potential.
This whole training cycle was a tremendous learning experience. I got through the heat, the tears and 3 20 milers! I also proved to myself that I'm a runner. That I want to continue running (remember, I'm a former fat, drinking, smoking, hanging out not even thinking abut running type of gal) and that I'm not too bad at it!
While I didn't quite recreate that best day ever feeling, I felt ok with the disappointment, Ok with my race...OK with the fact that I'm a 2x marathoner who has nothing but time to get better. So while I cried for a minute, I also cried over the fact that I just finished something that took 16 weeks to prepare for - successfully! I used to be afraid to set goals for fear of not reaching them, so maybe not running a 4:30 was the universe's way of letting me know that failure won't kill me?
Friday, September 14, 2012
Down to the Wire...4 More Weeks!
Holy moley! 4 more weeks and I'll be running my little heart out in Chicago!
There are so many things I'm excited for - the race, a new city, maybe a blogger meetup, a cool new tech shirt. Oh, and pizza, definetly some deep dish pizza (any suggestions???).
This week has been rather uneventful with my training. To start off, last weekend I ran 16 on Sunday and a 5k XC race on Sat where I placed 3rd in my AG (small race, 12 people in my AG, but still!). I took Monday off, ran 7 Tue, spun last night and bailed on my 7 miler this morning. I'm lifting tonight so I'll try and run after. All in all I'm feeling good and the cooler temps have been a major welcome!
Sat I'm headed into the city to run my 3rd and final 20 miler before the race!!! The plan is to run 16 then tag along with the NYRR race for the final 4. The weather should be crisp and cool...thank god!!!! . I'm hoping running partner won't mind, but I'm thinking we should split up during the first half of the run., I don't want to feel like I have to keep up then fizzle at the end and if I learned anything from last 20, slow and steady in the beginning is ideal for a strong finish.
There are so many things I'm excited for - the race, a new city, maybe a blogger meetup, a cool new tech shirt. Oh, and pizza, definetly some deep dish pizza (any suggestions???).
This week has been rather uneventful with my training. To start off, last weekend I ran 16 on Sunday and a 5k XC race on Sat where I placed 3rd in my AG (small race, 12 people in my AG, but still!). I took Monday off, ran 7 Tue, spun last night and bailed on my 7 miler this morning. I'm lifting tonight so I'll try and run after. All in all I'm feeling good and the cooler temps have been a major welcome!
Sat I'm headed into the city to run my 3rd and final 20 miler before the race!!! The plan is to run 16 then tag along with the NYRR race for the final 4. The weather should be crisp and cool...thank god!!!! . I'm hoping running partner won't mind, but I'm thinking we should split up during the first half of the run., I don't want to feel like I have to keep up then fizzle at the end and if I learned anything from last 20, slow and steady in the beginning is ideal for a strong finish.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Long Beach 10 Mile Managers Run Recap
I had a total love/hate experience with this race. First off it was small, maybe 300 people (love), awesome town (love), ocean views along the boardwalk (super love) and TONS of rain, like 8 miles worth (hate), super wet sneakers (hate) and chaffing due to soaking wet shorts (hate) and my time didn't record (hate).
Despite the hater feel, I absolutely would run this race again, even in the rain! I love distance running and according to my Garmin I maintained a 9:16 pace which was really awesome. I ran with a friend who I have never run with so that was good, his time recorded and according the FLRRT we (err, he) finished in 1:33. SUPER LOVE.
I felt good throughout and wanted to stop around mile 8 but I kept going, I didn't even slow down during the water stops, just kept running with a cup in my hand which is a first for me. I tend to slow or walk a few of the water stops during longer distance races.
Right now I'm obsessed with running another half, based on this race I'm sure I can get close to a 2:00 half at the very least a 2:05) The only stinky thing is that aren't any in the near future aside from one in CT but I'm not sure it's worth the trek. Looks like I may have to wait until Sept which again means I will have to travel to CT as anything on Long Island either happens the week before or weekend of Chicago.
#runnerproblems
Despite the hater feel, I absolutely would run this race again, even in the rain! I love distance running and according to my Garmin I maintained a 9:16 pace which was really awesome. I ran with a friend who I have never run with so that was good, his time recorded and according the FLRRT we (err, he) finished in 1:33. SUPER LOVE.
I felt good throughout and wanted to stop around mile 8 but I kept going, I didn't even slow down during the water stops, just kept running with a cup in my hand which is a first for me. I tend to slow or walk a few of the water stops during longer distance races.
Right now I'm obsessed with running another half, based on this race I'm sure I can get close to a 2:00 half at the very least a 2:05) The only stinky thing is that aren't any in the near future aside from one in CT but I'm not sure it's worth the trek. Looks like I may have to wait until Sept which again means I will have to travel to CT as anything on Long Island either happens the week before or weekend of Chicago.
#runnerproblems
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Brooklyn Half Recap
Last Saturday I ran my 9th half marathon!!! I still find it hard to believe that I run and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE long distance races. Remember, I'm a former fat girl who used to drink beers and smoke butts.
I set out to run the Long Island half as a training run for Brooklyn, that little training run ended up being a PR so I now had even higher expectations for this race. I went in with no sleep, was up at 4:30 in the car by 5 barely making it to the start on time...and I had to pee...bad!
NYRR does an ahhhmozing job of setting up races so I was super surprised there were no porta-potties at the start, especially since 15k runners were running this race! It was almost a bad scene but I took the cue of my male compadres and peed along a fence on Flatbush Ave behind the only fat tree I could find to somewhat cover my bare ass! It was do or die so I didn't care. Even though I once almost crapped my pants during a race, I found a place to go, but it was a new scene having to pee in front of thousands.
Ok, back to the running. I did manage to PR (2:08) but it was a tough race for me! The last few miles were torturous, not at all like LI when I breezed through the last 3 miles. I was struggling, but I managed to keep my pace somewhat steady and I kept reminding myself that I could do it. Once we entered into the Coney Island section of Ocean Parkway I knew I was golden and that the PR was going to happen - now the question was by how much I would PR (2 minutes!!!) I didn't care though, it was hot, I was done and I wanted the race to be over.
I have to say, although the 2nd part of the race was pretty boring (Ocean Ave for like 6 miles) it was so fun to run this race. Ending on the Coney Island boardwalk was a blast and really energizing. I will definitely run this again, unless of course NYRR changes the course distance like they did for Queens and the Bronx which has really made me super mad (sorry NYRR, I considered unfriending you but instead liked someone else s nasty post about the changes). I LOVE the half mary distance and was planning on KILLING Queens since I had such a crappy run last year. Oh well.
This week I've been taking it easy, I have a slight head cold and I'm running the Long Beach 10 miler on Sunday. I squeaked in 2.5 miles before work so that was good and a run on Monday after work, better than nothing.
I set out to run the Long Island half as a training run for Brooklyn, that little training run ended up being a PR so I now had even higher expectations for this race. I went in with no sleep, was up at 4:30 in the car by 5 barely making it to the start on time...and I had to pee...bad!
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| Picture me in between these guys (image via google) |
Ok, back to the running. I did manage to PR (2:08) but it was a tough race for me! The last few miles were torturous, not at all like LI when I breezed through the last 3 miles. I was struggling, but I managed to keep my pace somewhat steady and I kept reminding myself that I could do it. Once we entered into the Coney Island section of Ocean Parkway I knew I was golden and that the PR was going to happen - now the question was by how much I would PR (2 minutes!!!) I didn't care though, it was hot, I was done and I wanted the race to be over.
I have to say, although the 2nd part of the race was pretty boring (Ocean Ave for like 6 miles) it was so fun to run this race. Ending on the Coney Island boardwalk was a blast and really energizing. I will definitely run this again, unless of course NYRR changes the course distance like they did for Queens and the Bronx which has really made me super mad (sorry NYRR, I considered unfriending you but instead liked someone else s nasty post about the changes). I LOVE the half mary distance and was planning on KILLING Queens since I had such a crappy run last year. Oh well.
This week I've been taking it easy, I have a slight head cold and I'm running the Long Beach 10 miler on Sunday. I squeaked in 2.5 miles before work so that was good and a run on Monday after work, better than nothing.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Long Island Half (PR Included!)
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| Pre-race car shot! |
So to start off I saw the boy Sat (don't judge) and didn't really sleep too well, which is weird for me as I NEVER have night-before-race-shit-sleep. But anyhoo, I woke up at 5, tried to meditate (err, poop, lol) checked the weather and had oatmeal. I never do this, I like to give myself as much sleep as possible but my stomach was weird during 2 of my runs last week so I wanted to try and take care of biz...
Oldest friend ever Ray got to my house at 6, we picked up Running Partner Andrea and headed over to the start, chilled at the car, talked to some friends who were running then made our way over to the start which was probably a mile or so walk (we parked at the finish) waited on a huge porta-potty line with our friend Tara (from the Biggest Loser, love her!) who was taking pics with fans and kissing babies - it was great. Next thing I knew the gun went off and we were off - literally. I wasn't even in a coral but at the end of the day it didn't matter, thank god for start mats! I haven't ran a non-NYRR race in ages so I always forget how different the coral situation is - loosey goosey compared to crazy NYRR crowd control. It all worked out as I was perfectly placed and didn't encounter too many walkers and everyone was running about a 9:30 pace.
The miles were all a blur, nothing too spectacular on the course, in fact it was pretty boring. We did get a chance to run through some towns I never go to so that was fun, but otherwise the course is not too exciting. At the 10 mile mark I had a feeling a PR was in the works, I knew stopping was not an option. Past races I have fallen apart around mile 11, not this time, I breezed through 10-13 like it was my job...I knew when I hit the finish that I had PRd so I naturally got a little weepy. That damn finish line always makes me so sentimental!
I grabbed my medal tried to squeeze through the bottleneck of people to get back to my car to meet Ray who finished in 1:46 and Andrea who ended up in the medical tent...silly girl ran the race with a fever. I'm happy to report she's fine, but friends, don't run while feverish!
Overall it was a great day! I know I shouldn't get too cocky, but I feel fairly confident in saying that I can expect some good things this season based on the outcome of this race. To PR so early on was definitely not expected but shows that I'm a much stronger runner. Of course I totally thank the Hills for that, plus I'm really determined to crush my marathon time this year in Chicago, so I'm doing the work and getting things done!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Will Run For Pancakes
Yesterday was the Gary Mintz Memorial Pancake run. Pancakes and running? Yes please.
I was pretty gung-ho to run until I actually had to get up. I wanted to bail but I was really going to keep my buddy Sully motivated. He's at the point in his running where 5k's keep him going from week to week so I wanted to give him some support and I figured the free pancakes at the end would be incentive enough to get out of bed.
The plan was to run with Sully, which was good because I was sore from back squats and my 7 miler on Sat and he's super slow (sorry Sul.) Just as we were about to go to the start he was like no way, run on your own, this is too much pressure...I totally get it. So I headed to the start did a quick warmup and we were off.
There is literally nothing exciting about this course, it's flat and in a rather non-descript neighborhood. I had no watch and there was only one clock at mile 1 so I really had no idea what my pace was and I was ok with it. I ran by feel and although I knew my HR rate was up, I wasn't killing myself. I ended up with a very tiny 5k PR 27:21 which was cool (back in '06 when I ran it last I finished in 34:44, holy shit I was slow, lol).
The funny part is we ended up bailing on the pancakes....we decided to Glenn's instead, there is literally no better place to talk about running then Glenn's. Hapi (the owner and my good friend) is a marathoner, most of the Massapequa Park Runners Club were there plus a few assorted other local runners. Glenn's is always a good time, so if you are ever in Babylon after a race, keep your number on and go there for breakfast.
The rest of the day was pretty blah. I saw the boy's sister at the race so I was a little in my head, but I got over it...eventually, lol!
I was pretty gung-ho to run until I actually had to get up. I wanted to bail but I was really going to keep my buddy Sully motivated. He's at the point in his running where 5k's keep him going from week to week so I wanted to give him some support and I figured the free pancakes at the end would be incentive enough to get out of bed.
The plan was to run with Sully, which was good because I was sore from back squats and my 7 miler on Sat and he's super slow (sorry Sul.) Just as we were about to go to the start he was like no way, run on your own, this is too much pressure...I totally get it. So I headed to the start did a quick warmup and we were off.
There is literally nothing exciting about this course, it's flat and in a rather non-descript neighborhood. I had no watch and there was only one clock at mile 1 so I really had no idea what my pace was and I was ok with it. I ran by feel and although I knew my HR rate was up, I wasn't killing myself. I ended up with a very tiny 5k PR 27:21 which was cool (back in '06 when I ran it last I finished in 34:44, holy shit I was slow, lol).
The funny part is we ended up bailing on the pancakes....we decided to Glenn's instead, there is literally no better place to talk about running then Glenn's. Hapi (the owner and my good friend) is a marathoner, most of the Massapequa Park Runners Club were there plus a few assorted other local runners. Glenn's is always a good time, so if you are ever in Babylon after a race, keep your number on and go there for breakfast.
The rest of the day was pretty blah. I saw the boy's sister at the race so I was a little in my head, but I got over it...eventually, lol!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
5 Pounds!
The scale told me I gained 5lbs. It's probably more like 3 which is better but still not cool.
Post marathon carb sessions are ending today. Same with the candy. I've had a lot of pizza and chocolate the last few weeks, although I'm running and crossfitting, my runs are short, no more torching 1,000 calories at a clip and sometimes I question CF, but that's another post for a different day.
This past week with Thanksgiving and the GNY Dental show I have done nothing but eat, and although I PRd at the SJB 4k (21:24), I need to get back on track in a few big ways.
So here goes:
Cardio: I need it, I love it, so I'm going to do it. I'll add in some spin to mix up the running.
Crossfit: 4x per week. This is going to be a challenge.
Food: big time limit on bad carbs - no more bagels and a big hell-no! to pizza (ok, no more than 1x per week, also a challenge, but one I can completely control (gulp!!).
And for good measure, not caring who/what/when/where or why when it comes to the boy. Ya know, because I always need to be reminded.
On a sad, somewhat personal note, an old acquaintance passed away on Sat. Carmine was loved by many and died pretty tragically. Drugs kill, ugh, another life wasted, but I know in my heart of hearts that something good will come out of this tragedy. Everyday counts and everyday I am grateful that I completely changed my life 8 years ago.
Post marathon carb sessions are ending today. Same with the candy. I've had a lot of pizza and chocolate the last few weeks, although I'm running and crossfitting, my runs are short, no more torching 1,000 calories at a clip and sometimes I question CF, but that's another post for a different day.
This past week with Thanksgiving and the GNY Dental show I have done nothing but eat, and although I PRd at the SJB 4k (21:24), I need to get back on track in a few big ways.
So here goes:
Cardio: I need it, I love it, so I'm going to do it. I'll add in some spin to mix up the running.
Crossfit: 4x per week. This is going to be a challenge.
Food: big time limit on bad carbs - no more bagels and a big hell-no! to pizza (ok, no more than 1x per week, also a challenge, but one I can completely control (gulp!!).
And for good measure, not caring who/what/when/where or why when it comes to the boy. Ya know, because I always need to be reminded.
On a sad, somewhat personal note, an old acquaintance passed away on Sat. Carmine was loved by many and died pretty tragically. Drugs kill, ugh, another life wasted, but I know in my heart of hearts that something good will come out of this tragedy. Everyday counts and everyday I am grateful that I completely changed my life 8 years ago.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Another PR!
I'll take any PR, even little 10 second ones, but it's the bigger ones that really get me going!
Sunday I ran the Evelyn Knapp Memorial Run which is one of my all time favorites. I ran this last year as well, so I knew the course pretty well and I had a little plan in my head. It's hilly cross country course with 2 killer hills: suicide and cardiac, but also a few forgiving flats and downhills. They switched things up so the 2 hills were basically back to back, which both sucked and was ok, after cardiac I knew it would be easy peasy so I could bust out my faster pace, but those 2 in a row are hard on the legs and lungs!
First mile I tried to run conservatively, I'm really working on negative splits and not burning out. Even though this was only a 5k, I didn't want to go balls to the wall then walk the end. My first mile was I think a 9 minute pace, 2nd mile closer to 11 because of the hills, mile three was in the 8's - I was flying and feeling really good. Overall, I think my strategy worked. I ended up with just over a 1 minute PR and the cool thing is that I felt like I could have maintained that 8ish pace for a few more miles. I'm still amazed that I'm speedy after all that marathon training!
Sunday I ran the Evelyn Knapp Memorial Run which is one of my all time favorites. I ran this last year as well, so I knew the course pretty well and I had a little plan in my head. It's hilly cross country course with 2 killer hills: suicide and cardiac, but also a few forgiving flats and downhills. They switched things up so the 2 hills were basically back to back, which both sucked and was ok, after cardiac I knew it would be easy peasy so I could bust out my faster pace, but those 2 in a row are hard on the legs and lungs!
First mile I tried to run conservatively, I'm really working on negative splits and not burning out. Even though this was only a 5k, I didn't want to go balls to the wall then walk the end. My first mile was I think a 9 minute pace, 2nd mile closer to 11 because of the hills, mile three was in the 8's - I was flying and feeling really good. Overall, I think my strategy worked. I ended up with just over a 1 minute PR and the cool thing is that I felt like I could have maintained that 8ish pace for a few more miles. I'm still amazed that I'm speedy after all that marathon training!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Run for the Warriors PR!
I love the Warrior Run, ran it last year and it easily became my favorite race.
This year was no different. The spirit on the course as well as the start is really amazing. Tons of vets run as well as active duty guys. This was a race that I for sure wish I was taking pics, there was a group of Navy guys all in formation, a few guys "bear crawling" at least the first mile with heavy pacs on. Good stuff.
I had no real strategy, I wanted to run it out and see how I would do. Yesterday was probably the hardest WOD I have done, so today I am crazy sore, plus I'm 7 days post marathon.
I was a total positive split, but only off by by 30 seconds from fastest mile to slowest mile, so not too bad. I kept in the low 9's, one mile in the 8's. I was crazy tight and my achilles got all wonky (always happens with new sneaks).
I had a feeling a PR was possible, but I couldn't remember what my time was last year, which i think was a good thing because I might have blown it had I known. Mile 6 was hard, but I just kept pushing and used the whole warrior mantra - if our service guys and gals can do their thing, I can do this.
Final time 57:29! Hootie hoo! A PR by 15 seconds, still counts!! Last year was also a PR on this course, I think it's a good luck 10k for me.
Aside from the great race, bands, opening ceremony, I spent some time with one of my old friends who I haven't seen in ages which was so fun, plus I hung with the who's who of the LI running scene (umm, or just regular runners that I'm friends with). My parents also came out to cheer me on, after the marathon they are getting the hang of being my own personal cheer squad!
Another great race in the books. Love it!
This year was no different. The spirit on the course as well as the start is really amazing. Tons of vets run as well as active duty guys. This was a race that I for sure wish I was taking pics, there was a group of Navy guys all in formation, a few guys "bear crawling" at least the first mile with heavy pacs on. Good stuff.
I had no real strategy, I wanted to run it out and see how I would do. Yesterday was probably the hardest WOD I have done, so today I am crazy sore, plus I'm 7 days post marathon.
I was a total positive split, but only off by by 30 seconds from fastest mile to slowest mile, so not too bad. I kept in the low 9's, one mile in the 8's. I was crazy tight and my achilles got all wonky (always happens with new sneaks).
I had a feeling a PR was possible, but I couldn't remember what my time was last year, which i think was a good thing because I might have blown it had I known. Mile 6 was hard, but I just kept pushing and used the whole warrior mantra - if our service guys and gals can do their thing, I can do this.
Final time 57:29! Hootie hoo! A PR by 15 seconds, still counts!! Last year was also a PR on this course, I think it's a good luck 10k for me.
Aside from the great race, bands, opening ceremony, I spent some time with one of my old friends who I haven't seen in ages which was so fun, plus I hung with the who's who of the LI running scene (umm, or just regular runners that I'm friends with). My parents also came out to cheer me on, after the marathon they are getting the hang of being my own personal cheer squad!
Another great race in the books. Love it!
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