Run run run 11/08/09 - 11/14/09

[Susan Otcenas]

My coach wanted me to hit paces for intervals, so it was off to the gym this morning for a treadmill workout. Turned out to be a good thing, as it was pouring down rain this morning. Glad I had an excuse to be inside!

[indigoiis]

ASammy - stay safe and dry!

I ran 5.5 today road and trail. Took me an hour. A lil shluggish.

I worked it like this - my daughter got her license Monday so I told her she could drive by herself down to the park and ride and catch the bus. I had a 9:30 dr. appt. so after she left, I waited til she called and said she was there, then I left and ran down through part road and part trail to the park and ride. She had parked perfectly - you could have measured to the inch - nice and straight between the lines! I'm so proud! Then I drove a block to the Y, showered and changed, and drove to my Dr. appointment. Nice!

Now that she is driving, I am looking forward to more of these hybrid drive-share commutes! Yay!

[colby]

Got my easy 35 min run in before the snow came today! Yay! (Not ready for snow!) It was in the low 30s but not windy, so I wore my insulated racerback top and standard issue tri shorts and long sleeves and was just fine.

I got new shoes yesterday, I know I waited too long. It felt good to run on them (though the muscles in my feet/ankles were a little confused afterward). I risked it and went down 1/2 size because I think the others might have been a little too big - my first time running successfully in womens shoes, so I sized generously. Turns out it wasn't a bad decision last time to go bigger, but I think the smaller size might be fine. My toes can juuust feel the edges of the shoes (width wise, not length wise) but aren't cramped even after warming up so I know I can't go any smaller. I will do the full test on Sunday and decide for sure.

The running shoe store I went to last that recommended these shoes told me I'm a size 8, normal width, borderline D... Until I stood up in a shoe, then they told me I needed to size 1/2-1 size up and get a EE width. I'm now in the Brooks Ariel, size 9EE (previous pair was a 9.5, which corresponded roughly to the mens size 8EE I was wearing before).

Massage guy told me to practice upper body relaxing this week because my biceps/trapezius keep stiffening up, so I'm on it. Floppy wrists, shoulders away from the ears (thanks to yoga, I am pretty good at that). Blisters are all but gone and now I think I can keep them at bay until race day.

[OakLeaf]

Good luck Kacie!

Andrea, stay safe and dry.

Colby, snow? I ran in shorts and a very light top today. It's unseasonably warm and sunny here.

12 miles, easy. My longest run in the hills, so far. Although it wasn't as hilly as last week's climb-fest. And I didn't even catch any cr*p for taking the day off yardwork.

[Crankin]

We got our treadmill yesterday (put together by the owner of a LBS who is known as a perpetual stoner; I guess he has a contract with the company).
So, at 6 AM I got on and did 3 miles. Apparently something wasn't right, because I felt pretty crappy up until I just finished breakfast. I ate half a Luna bar before running and drank plenty. I think the fact that it felt a lot hotter in the room than running in the cold outdoors had something to do with it. I felt like this when I ran five miles outside last summer in what seemed like perfect 75 degree weather. It totally did me in. I pulled out a fan and set it up, so next time, hopefully, this won't happen. I guess I pushed myself a little, too, in terms of speed.
Well, I'm glad it's here, since the nor'easter is doing its job outside.

[divingbiker]

Hey all. Just got back from the Richmond half marathon, where I spent the night at Tulip's and got to meet Shiloh. He's a sweetie. Tulip was great, handling all the logistics of getting me to and from the race. What a great relief that was.

I am really happy overall with my half mary. I walked some every mile, and my knee started killing me about 5 miles in and never let up.

But, drum roll please, I finished in 2:46, 17 minutes faster than last time! and I averaged 12:39/mile, while last time it was 14:00/mile. So I'm happy.

The weather wasn't great, 50ish (nice) but drizzly so 100% humidity.

The men's winner passed me about a block from the finish. He ran twice as far in a half hour less time. Amazing!

[Urlea]

But, drum roll please, I finished in 2:46, 17 minutes faster than last time! and I averaged 12:39/mile, while last time it was 14:00/mile. So I'm happy.

Wow, that is a lot of time to drop off of a 1/2!!! Nice job. Way to hold it together through the knee pain, no fun.

Was on the road at 3am & on the trailhead by 4:30ish this morning! A drizzle that turned into a steady rain made the sky/trail really dark so I was happy to have a handheld flashlight in addition to the headlamp. Wet feet & wet gear didn't damper the run much though, the rain keeps my sweaty red face cooler so I like it. Everything was decent about the run today other than a few sections of the trail that were close to the gravel road that was much busier than it should be at 4AM kind of intimidated us (two trail-mates today) a little bit. We are in the woods, during prime hunting season and anybody up that early is there to hunt/ has at least one gun & has probably drank a 6pack. Thankfully we were done running our 10mile loop by the time the sun was up enough to see for hunting.

[ASammy1]

Congrats divingbiker! So glad you had a good race! All that resting through the week did you good

[divingbiker]

OK, I lied. My official time is 2:47:02, not 2:46. Still happy.

[colby]

But, drum roll please, I finished in 2:46, 17 minutes faster than last time! and I averaged 12:39/mile, while last time it was 14:00/mile. So I'm happy.

Sweet! That's a HUGE improvement! You should be super proud of yourself. Celebrate.

[OakLeaf]

Way to go divingbiker! Now enjoy your recovery.

[indigoiis]

Congratulations on your half, db!!!!

[katluvr]

Congrats Divingbiker!

I am a little late posting.

I missed my Weds. 6 mile "hill" run. We had very bad news at work. My boss was "fired". Although they dont' say that. It is a devastating mess. I just couldn't run (should of, but didn't).

So Friday I took a personal day. To help make up my total mileage I did 7 miles. I also wanted to tackle this milage again,since last weekend I didn't have a good 7 mile run. I felt much better and although I did no have my Garmin for exact mileage or pace...I did it in 1 hour 15 min. That is MUCH faster than last time.
Sat. I did my regualre 5-miler. Overall felt good. Tried to keep it easy and on the slower side. Stood in my pool to "ice" my legs afterwards. Not that my pool is ice cold...but in the 70's. Felt good (but cold!)

Now on to this weeks postings!

K

[tulip]

I was hoping to catch Divingbiker at the finish line (by spectating, not by running past her) but she was so darned fast that I missed her finish even though I timed it just right! Good job DB! Sorry I couldn't find a closer parking place. I hope your knee is better. It was great to have you visit.

[kacie tri-ing]

Congrats! I love that distance, and clearly by your performance, your body likes it too :-) GREAT WORK!