White Lightning
Afternoon everyone. I usually don’t sleep very well at night but I do get a good 30 minute nap in most days.
Indi – Gumbo is one of the reasons I became a Chef, the pride and passion that go into a pot is tough to compare to. That and my grandma’s buttermilk biscuits
Jedi – nice splits, can’t wait to see your hard work rewarded with your race
Roll – good luck with the sinus junk. I used to get them pretty bad but I’m pretty religious with my sinus rinses now
Mdawg – glad you are starting to get more miles in. What do you think of the book so far?
Flinders – wow, way to crank it out. Makes me a bit excited to run mine this summer
Amik – glad you made it out
Onemile/docket – Great 16’s!!
Cbus - ????????
Me – 12 mile’s done at 9:30 with almost dead even splits, felt fantastic. Entire run was at 70% HHR and my last 6 mile lap my HR’s were lower than my first. That last lap just settled in real nicely. Recovery miles tomorrow then, in my mind, the real work begins with week 7. Focusing very hard on my diet and I think I've pushed through the plateau after about 2 months
Play the Game Hard!
Isn't that what got me and jedi in trouble over there?
Was also thinking about him earlier! Don't feel bad though One mile....we are hear to support one another, but that doesn't mean everything we have to say is always positive! Part of supporting one another is telling the truth and I think this group really appreciates honesty! Having said that, I hope he is ok and got some rest!
But I agree with everything you've said.
Hoping Cbus is just taking a breather to get 100% healthy.
Damaris
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Ball of Fury
Yep, but not in here!
Isn't that what got me and jedi in trouble over there? But I agree with everything you've said. Hoping Cbus is just taking a breather to get 100% healthy.
PRs: 5K 22:59, 10K 46:54,HM: 1:51:15
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Damaris stirring the pot yet again!
PR's - 5K - 20:15 (2013) | 10K - 45:14 (2011) | 13.1 - 1:34:40 (2013) | 26.2 - 3:40:40 (2014)
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Pffftt, shush!
onemile - Great job on the Hanson 16.I feel same way on easy runs now with all the quality stuff.
I felt really good but coming off only running 8 miles last 2 days so that was definitely factored in. Not easy, but comfortably hard. I just really wanted to test out a few miles to see how that pace felt on the course. Not big believer in doing any heavy-duty quality once you cross the 10 days out to race. Not going to gain any fitness at that point in time for race. Big confidence booster today and makes me think I might be conservative with the sub1:38 goal, but course is hilly so I am going to stick to the plan and see what comes on race day. Frederick has always been the main goal race anyway. Be really happy with a 1:36-1:37 and probably go out of mind if I run under 1:36. So excited for race though as it's my favorite one to do as it's my hometown race (I live literally 5min from start) and a return to my first ever race.
jedi - awesome job on the HMP miles. Very speedy! How did it feel? Last fall, I did 4 at HMP just to get a feel for if I thought I could do it and it was super hard. But race day magic made it happen for 13.1. I love race day magic. That is why time trials just don't work. I am guessing you agree with me on that point.
Flinders - if you end up running Frederick let's make plans to meet-up before the race. Go to their Facebook page. they are running contest if you like page and make your profile pic their logo until March 15th.Lot of people have told me it is a great course to PR on.
Roll - sorry about sinus infection
mdawg - super 6 on the mill
AmiK - I am tired of the crap weather too, but seems to be getting better here. When I have to take running gloves off on a run is always a good sign.
cbus - hope you're just taking it easy
indi - I slept extra last nite too.
DR - rocking 16.
Flinders - how did I miss this in your post. Nice job on the 5k PR. Basically did same thing last year too. Nice time.
IRace this morning. I was inspired by our ribbing of Cbus to sign up for a 5K, and was able to find one that was close by and cheap. I raced it. I PR'd, and now I don't have to race another 5K again for at least six months. The ball is now in your court, Cbus. It hurt like hell, but I didn't see spots or hurl, but I was queasy for the last half mile. The return on the out-and-back course was cruel because we had a headwind. I don't think I got as much benefit from the tailwind going out as the headwind took away on the way back. One of the competitive local clubs was out in force today, so the overall winner ran a 15:16 and the women's winner a 17:36. I think I finished somewhere about 50th or so overall. Finished in 20:46, according to the watch, or 6:40 average pace. Close to a full minute PR from the one I set in September. Run to the race was 3.1 miles @ 8:46; Run home was 3.1 miles @ 9:06.
IRace this morning. I was inspired by our ribbing of Cbus to sign up for a 5K, and was able to find one that was close by and cheap. I raced it. I PR'd, and now I don't have to race another 5K again for at least six months. The ball is now in your court, Cbus. It hurt like hell, but I didn't see spots or hurl, but I was queasy for the last half mile. The return on the out-and-back course was cruel because we had a headwind. I don't think I got as much benefit from the tailwind going out as the headwind took away on the way back. One of the competitive local clubs was out in force today, so the overall winner ran a 15:16 and the women's winner a 17:36. I think I finished somewhere about 50th or so overall.
Finished in 20:46, according to the watch, or 6:40 average pace. Close to a full minute PR from the one I set in September.
Run to the race was 3.1 miles @ 8:46; Run home was 3.1 miles @ 9:06.
Jedi: It's funny...I ran in 2 pair gloves today...but I am a wimp when it comes to cold!
AmiK - I've been more of a wimp this year about cold than previous winters. I'm just getting old I guess.:P
People just keep telling me that I need to eat a cheeseburger and I won't be cold anymore....lol!!
Whippet
Hey everyone: It's been a crazy week - I missed 5 of the miles this week on Tuesday when I had to do half of my 10 miler to get work early- its been nuts- I shut down the time entry system with a 16 hour day and still made all of my runs besides that. I'm lucky I haven't gained 20 lbs from the 220 hours I billed this month- holy hours, batman.
New migraine medication is messing with my sleep - think I need to switch the timing of that- grr. I am so tired. Went to veg food festival today and there was NO FOOD. Lame.
Today - 7 miles GA - set my watch to beep if I went faster than 9:00. It beeped for 6 miles. Picked up DH at mile 6 and he told me he would show me how to do strides (former track runner). Third stride = asthma attack. I guess strides and sprinting are different.
13.1: 1:45 | 26.2: 3:55
Feel better, Sprinkles!
Happy weekend, folks.
I'm glad I'm inspiring people to be positive, though it's a bit ironic, because this weekend I've been the grumpiest and whiniest I've been since getting injured. I think it's just starting to wear on me, physically and mentally.
I haven't read or posted in like, 3 days, so bear with my short personals from what I remember reading
Cbus - hope you feel better soon, and that some rest does you well.
Roll - hope that your sinus infection clears up quickly and stays up there in your head. Chest cold is always the worst.
Onemile and Docket - nice job on the 16s
Jedi - enjoy the taper up to your half. Sounds like you're going to do great.
Flinders - nice PR on the 5K!
My wildly inconsistent PRs:
5k: 24:36 (10/20/12)
10k: 52:01 (4/28/12)
HM: 1:50:09 (10/27/12)
Marathon: 4:19:11 (10/2/2011)
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Josh, nice 12!
Jedi, good luck!
Great race Flinders!
Sprinkles, I'm with you! Too many hours and germs!
I am sick again... Sinuses this time. I missed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday with the stomach flu. Now I am hoping I can do my 14 tomorrow without dying. DayQuil isn't even touching it. I'm also dealing with some RD BS and that whole story is on my blog. It's all just stupid stuff lately!
2013 races:
3/17 Shamrock Marathon
4/20 North Coast 24 Hour
7/27 Burning RIver 100M
8/24 Baker 50M
10/5 Oil Creek (distance to be determined)
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Hey all,
Sorry I haven't checked in, til now. My brother flew into town, so we've just hangin out. Ended up taking a URD yesterday AND today. Will go on a run tomorrow with my bro, but it won't be the scheduled 10.
Flinders, congrats on the 5K. That's blistering fast!
Onemile, don't feel bad! I appreciate your pushing. But I'm a big boy, so it's my decision at the end of the day. When I got home, I still felt terrible, and so I didn't even bother. As far as sleep, I agree: it'd help a lot if I could get a few more hours of sleep. Unfortunately, with the kids, it's easier said than done.
Sprink and Banshee, get well!
PRs: 21:35 (5K); 1:46:46 (HM); 4:30:46 (FM)