Long Runs -- 9/18 - 9/24

[limewave]

Hi Everyone!

I had my 1/2 this morning. It was windy, hilly, and muggy. This was my second 1/2 marathon and I wasn't nearly as nervous as I was last time. The first two miles I took off fast again (when will I learn?). I always mean to use them as warm up, but the adrenaline always gets me. I took half a goo at mile 4 and the rest at mile 9.

At mile 6 I started to lose heart when I was passed by a limping old man. When I looked behind me I couldn't see anyone else. I thought I was in last place. This really killed my spirit. But, I pulled it together by mile 7 when I realized the old man had at least 50 years of training on me and how am I seriously supposed to compete with that????

I crossed the finish line not too far behind the old guy. I had a time of 1:14 exactly--that ends up being 10:11 minute miles---not too bad! I really wanted to average 10's, but I won't complain.

[Bikingmomof3]

Limewave,
Congratulations on your second 1/2 marathon. It sounds to me as though you ran an awesome race. Congratulations again.

[Bikingmomof3]

Lise,
It sounds as though you have a good idea of just how far you can push yourself right now. Your times are good, you are out there runnning do not be too hard on yourdelf. I do not have PVC, so I do not know what it is like. I do however think you have the right idea on turing the HRM off. I personally cannot stand the beeping, but if yours makes you nervous or worried it is probably best to leave it off, with the exception of periodic checks. Keep running and best of luck next weekend.

[Lise]

Hi Everyone!

I had my 1/2 this morning. It was windy, hilly, and muggy....
I crossed the finish line not too far behind the old guy. I had a time of 1:14 exactly--that ends up being 10:11 minute miles---not too bad! I really wanted to average 10's, but I won't complain.

Limewave, you rock!!! What a great race! How was the pain from the ganglion cyst? Girl, I would love to break 11 minute miles, so you're still my hero! I always start out too fast, too. Tough to control that one.

Where was this race? It certainly was muggy here in the city. I love it that you recognized that the old guy was an old running guy. His "limp" was probably the running form he developed years ago!

Last year in the 1/2 I did, my goal was, "don't lose to the fat girl in the pink skirt." She finished slightly behind me.

[colby]

Congrats, LW, 10:11 is a GREAT pace

How were the feet? Couldn't have been too bad to finish so well

[Grog]

I crossed the finish line not too far behind the old guy. I had a time of 1:14 exactly--that ends up being 10:11 minute miles---not too bad! I really wanted to average 10's, but I won't complain.

Wait...

did you say you ran a 1/2 marathon (i.e. 21 km) in 1h14m?????

Wow!!

Thanks for the report, I can't wait to be ready for my first 1/2... (in the spring)

I have a 13 km tomorrow morning. Sweet weather is forecasted... Will report.

[limewave]

Ooops, 2 hrs and 14 minutes Sorry.

Anyway, the ganglion cyst is not as soar as it was. I tied my laces around it so there is less pressure and I took advil before. I actually didn't notice too much pain this time while I ran, although it hurt pretty bad at the end of the day.

[Grog]

Oh well, at a 10 mile and a bit pace, that's great in any case!! Glad you foot is feeling a little better... hopefully you'll be good when the time comes to run twice that.

I had my longest run to date today, 13 km on generally flat land (which, around here, means very gentle ups and downs), on pavement, some concrete and some trail. I'm running with a friend and I must confess that sometimes I'd rather run with music, I'm fairly sure I would stay more motivated, but it still went really well and I'm looking forward to adding a couple more to break the magic 15.

Ran soon after jumping out of bed, so I took a half-full water bottle with me and a Clif gel (feels like raspberry jam!). I am sure that helped me feel much better than I would have without it. I'll probably try the camelback next time so I can have my hands free...

I love this thread!