I saw a link a while back for the best costumes of the London Marathon - what some people run in is nuts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bike Chick
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-3...ondon-marathon
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I saw a link a while back for the best costumes of the London Marathon - what some people run in is nuts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bike Chick
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-3...ondon-marathon
bike chick and Colby - congrats to both of you! It sounds like you both had successful race weekends! :)
I ran on Saturday as part of my last brick before my first tri. It was actually pretty good. I pushed much harder than usual on the bike part (17 miles with 1 multi-mile climb) leading my husband the whole way and making a point to hammer when I could. My legs were definitely very tired on the run, but not nearly as 'muddy' feeling as the first time I tried this. I did the same 5k run route I normally use and ended up not having to dodge a single rain drop.
I will do one more run this week before the tri on Saturday. My plan is to do mostly swimming this week for exercise since it has the least impact on my body of the three disciplines and I want to be fresh on Saturday.
Congratulations to everyone who raced this weekend. As for me, I wasn't planning a run today but got a severe case of "ants in the pants" around 5:30so did a short one around the neighborhood. Not as hot today, but still humid.
Awesome Colby!
I did 10 today. Found some of those nasal strips at the drug store, so I was trying that out - I was able to inhale through my nose most of the run, actually exhaling was more of an issue.
Also ordered a pair of the new CW-X Ventilator warm weather tights. Thirteen days....
I have been finding that to be somewhat the case too. Much more resistance to blowing that "old" air out if you don't open your mouth.Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Splits:Quote:
Originally Posted by colby
Mile 1: 8:46.4
Mile 2-3: 17:11.9 - 8:35.95
Mile 4-5: 17:16.8 - 8:38.4
Mile 6: 8:46.7
Mile 7: 8:22.8
Mile 7.46: 03:48.9 - 8:17.6
Second loop: 2:24:14 (walked through the finish chute, jogged and caught up with my husband, and walked with him)
I could have pushed harder the first couple of miles, but I didn't warm up beforehand - it's a lot of standing around, which makes it hard to stay fresh (and it's not like I'm going to win the race). The mile 5 marker is at the top of a giant hill, averaging an 8:38 mile for those 2 miles is pretty respectable (it was probably a fast mile and a slow mile). Mile 6 was a recovery mile, and I thought I lost more time so I started pushing at mile 7, when I thought I was moving really slowly and I was actually moving faster. No wonder that mile hurt. ;)
Most frustrating is that my heart monitor was definitely freaking out after about mile 4. My average heart rate for some of those segments is 168, 174, 179, then it goes to 150 and 132. Not likely - no way could I average 150 going up a big hill. More likely is that it stayed around 179-185 the entire remainder of the race. I'm not sure if I need to tighten the strap, move it down my rib cage below my bra strap, or what. Didn't used to have this problem with the plastic strap, but then I had worse chafing and a lot more interference.
Oh, pictures: http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_...62142&bib=4107 - if I had to choose a caption for the gallery, it would be "the many faces of Bloomsday". Between the "just keep running" face to the guy next to me with the grimace to then me walking with my husband, that about sums it up.
Meanwhile, back at this week... Today I ran 8 45-60s fairly steep hill repeats... awesome. I don't remember running this many hill repeats last year, but I think last year I also compromised more on them. This year I have been run the semi-steep hill for almost every set of repeats, even if it's harder than the alternatives.
Colby,
Great pacing.
thanks for the fun photos, too.
3 miles for me yesterday.
2 miles today.
2 more miles tomorrow.
2 rest days.
25k.
8 miles yesterday morning. It was blustery and raining but not especially cold. I started out with a very light shell, but ended up taking it off about 5 miles in and finishing in just my lightweight wool baselayer.
Only 4 more days until the 1st tri of the year! Hoping to see big improvements over last year's run in the same event. I've worked really hard on my running this year and I'm hoping it has paid off.
Susan
35-minute trail run today. Time to start remembering the bug spray--the gnats/blackflies are out (the ones that like to swarm around the eyes). One good thing about keeping one's mouth shut and breathing through the nose: eliminates the chance of said bugs flying down the throat!
Today was my first day without cold meds in about a week now. I'm pretty stoked about that :) I plan to run a couple of miles tomorrow.
Don't wear yourself out, Winding. I'm glad you are feeling better. Get some rest for the weekend!
Colby, awesome times! Thanks for sharing the pics.
Good luck Susan and limewave on your upcoming races!
I'm still resting from my race. The Achilles tendons are really sore but I'm anxious to get back out there.
All right! Enjoy the beautiful weather tomorrow and don't over-do it!Quote:
Originally Posted by WindingRoad
Hey Catrin! I plan to go to our favorite park today, maybe I'll see you out. I'll be the one going really S-L-O-W:) The 'yard people' just showed up at my apartment and I need to study. I refuse to shut the windows so I'm going to make it all work for me at the park today. Oh darn, I'll have to be outside all day you say!?!?!? I'll try to manage.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
Resting. Feels weird not running or biking today. I think I will do some yoga and go for a walk. I'm eating lots of veggies and drinking lots of water so I can be properly fueled and hydrated for Saturday :)
Last I heard the weather was calling for: Cold, rainy, windy, chance of snow . . .