hey, hey!
Checking in. Thursday, ran 3.5 Mi.
Saturday ran 12.8 Miles outside
Today ran 5.6 Miles on the tready.
YEAH!
Having Done All... Stand!
8 years ago
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Day .:081
Okay, so now that we're back into the groove O' things. Last week I took a 7 day vacation from work, and running. Started the commotion back up last Monday with a 5 mi. run & a 13 Mi. spin class. Back in action folks....My friend Enos says that I need to log in at least 40 mi. per week in order to be "comfortably ready" for this marathon.
Holy Monkey.
Holy Monkey.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Day .:075 - Halfie Pictures
Enos & I walking to the Halfie
The Front of the Race
West Side!
Last Mile
With a Medal!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Day .:071 - HALF MARATHON!
YEAH!
Okay. So, this is so awesome. It was definitely one of those experiences in life where I had so many feelings that I hope I get to reminisce and capture them all. But here's a sweeping glance at this weekend:
- It was a few hour drive down to VA, and I met up with the Kainos group going camping. Steve-O, who ran in this race last year, helped me out with all the details and snapped some great pics of me in the race (coming soon). I couldn't sleep the night before, and ended up getting about an hour's worth (in a sleeping bag on the ground). And we were up at 4:30 AM to head over to VA beach.
- I ran the halfie in 2 hr. 41 mins. Which isn't awesome by some's athletic standards, but awesome for me. After every few hundred people, there's a pacing team, and I started out for the 1st 3-4 miles behind the 2 hr. 22 min. pacers. Then dropped back a bit to the 2:30. And had to pee. My average pace was about 11 Mi. per mile. Slow n' steady. I finished #10,920 out of 16,336 people.
- I had to use the porto-john at mile 12 and really wish I remembered to latch the door closed. An older lady saw more of me than anyone ever should.
- I broke down and took a "walk break" about 3 times. Steve-O happened to be strategically positioned at miles 11.5 and 13 to yell a well placed "RUUUUN!!!!" to kick me out of my trance.
Thanks so much Steve for all your help through this thing, man. You're the one who originally triggered my "start running" deal 70 days ago, and you've kept me accountable. Thanks also to friends & family for support this far.
Now.....to train for November.....
Okay. So, this is so awesome. It was definitely one of those experiences in life where I had so many feelings that I hope I get to reminisce and capture them all. But here's a sweeping glance at this weekend:
- It was a few hour drive down to VA, and I met up with the Kainos group going camping. Steve-O, who ran in this race last year, helped me out with all the details and snapped some great pics of me in the race (coming soon). I couldn't sleep the night before, and ended up getting about an hour's worth (in a sleeping bag on the ground). And we were up at 4:30 AM to head over to VA beach.
- I ran the halfie in 2 hr. 41 mins. Which isn't awesome by some's athletic standards, but awesome for me. After every few hundred people, there's a pacing team, and I started out for the 1st 3-4 miles behind the 2 hr. 22 min. pacers. Then dropped back a bit to the 2:30. And had to pee. My average pace was about 11 Mi. per mile. Slow n' steady. I finished #10,920 out of 16,336 people.
- I had to use the porto-john at mile 12 and really wish I remembered to latch the door closed. An older lady saw more of me than anyone ever should.
- I broke down and took a "walk break" about 3 times. Steve-O happened to be strategically positioned at miles 11.5 and 13 to yell a well placed "RUUUUN!!!!" to kick me out of my trance.
Thanks so much Steve for all your help through this thing, man. You're the one who originally triggered my "start running" deal 70 days ago, and you've kept me accountable. Thanks also to friends & family for support this far.
Now.....to train for November.....
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Day .:066
The pic to the right was me "post-run" drenched in sweat about to rub coke zero all over my face....And believe me. Sometimes that's exactly what you should do.
I'm about to hit the first major mile-marker in my journey to "non-lethargic freedom". The half marathon is this weekend, and I think I'm ready!
Yesterday I clocked in (survived is more like it) an 11 mi. run outside. It probably wasn't incredibly smart to run in the middle of the afternoon (87 degrees!), and it sapped me pretty quick. I was walk/jogging by mile 8, and walking at around 9. And ran out of gatorade by that time too. The sunburn wasn't too sweet either...But I did it!
This was also the "retirement run" for my old shoes. These guys have been with me for about 3 years, and are just wearing out. Tomorrow I go to pick up my new 9 EEEE shoes with arch support!If you think of it, pray for me this weekend!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Day .:060
Well, the halfie is 11 days away, and I'm feeling pretty good. Last weeks recap:
- 2.3 Miles outside on Thursday
- 7.0 Miles inside on Saturday
- 7.5 Miles inside On Monday & 15 Mile Spin Class
Gatorade has now become my drink of choice, which is a tad better than all the soda, but still not quite where I need to be (water), and I think I just need at least one 11-12 mi. run before the halfie to feel I'm totally ready.
I also went to the outlets in Reho, and found that not a single store had running shoes in my size, which is a post unto itself.
you see, I have strangely shaped feet. My left foor is half a size smaller than my right. So, 7.5-8 EE on my left foot, and 8-8.5 EE on my right. Weird, right? So I'm going to check some online shops (read, zappos.com) for a quality shoe I can use for the halfie. My current shoes are wearing down quick.
- 2.3 Miles outside on Thursday
- 7.0 Miles inside on Saturday
- 7.5 Miles inside On Monday & 15 Mile Spin Class
Gatorade has now become my drink of choice, which is a tad better than all the soda, but still not quite where I need to be (water), and I think I just need at least one 11-12 mi. run before the halfie to feel I'm totally ready.
I also went to the outlets in Reho, and found that not a single store had running shoes in my size, which is a post unto itself.
you see, I have strangely shaped feet. My left foor is half a size smaller than my right. So, 7.5-8 EE on my left foot, and 8-8.5 EE on my right. Weird, right? So I'm going to check some online shops (read, zappos.com) for a quality shoe I can use for the halfie. My current shoes are wearing down quick.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Day .:048
Alrighty bedighty ladies and gents. Here's the lowdown of last week. I:
- Clocked 2 Miles last Saturday
- 8.5 Miles on Monday, followed by 13 Mile Spin class
- 4 miles on Wednesday
- Signed up for the VA Beach Rock n' Roll halfie Marathon!
So that means I have 3 more weeks to get up to par for running a smooth 13.5 Miles. No problem. I am way excited because it looks like, at my current training pace, I am seriously gonna do this piece!
August 30th!
- Clocked 2 Miles last Saturday
- 8.5 Miles on Monday, followed by 13 Mile Spin class
- 4 miles on Wednesday
- Signed up for the VA Beach Rock n' Roll halfie Marathon!
So that means I have 3 more weeks to get up to par for running a smooth 13.5 Miles. No problem. I am way excited because it looks like, at my current training pace, I am seriously gonna do this piece!
August 30th!
Friday, August 1, 2008
DAY .:041
So I took Steve-O's advice and interviewed a friend who's run 3 marathons. He proceeded to break training down into more manageable "bite size" chunks. 25 Miles a week for the first 4 weeks. Starting now, says he.
He also said it's worth getting a good pair of shoes, and a personal suggestion for me to take longer strides. He observed me on the tready, and said that I definitely don't take as full strides as I need to, so widen it up like Tony Little on the Gazelle!
He also said it's worth getting a good pair of shoes, and a personal suggestion for me to take longer strides. He observed me on the tready, and said that I definitely don't take as full strides as I need to, so widen it up like Tony Little on the Gazelle!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
DAY .:040
Alright, Alrighty!
Last night I did a solid 1hr o' runnin' without any breaks at a steady 5.3 mph. 700 cals burned, covered 5.5 miles.
YEAH!
(I then proceeded to raid subway for a footlong meatball sub).
Last night I did a solid 1hr o' runnin' without any breaks at a steady 5.3 mph. 700 cals burned, covered 5.5 miles.
YEAH!
(I then proceeded to raid subway for a footlong meatball sub).
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
DAY .:038
Okay, so today I ran 3.5 Mile on a gym tready, and then did the ole' 15 Mi. cross-train spin class. I still need to kick things into high gear. I'm just not cutting it yet. I still need to hit an 8 mi. run (aka, "The Eminem Stride") and my diet isn't on par yet either.
*Sigh*
I know I can do this. But I think I need some solid guidance from someone who's done this before.
*Sigh*
I know I can do this. But I think I need some solid guidance from someone who's done this before.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
DAY .:024
Here's Today!
Man, oh man.....today was awesome...and painful. I did 5.6 mi. total. 4.5 without stopping outside, then it got dark. Then I came inside, and did another 1.14 on the tready.
As I was soaking the ole' legs in the tub, post-run....I felt my ankles aching up a tad, and I don't know if this is normal or a sign I should do a bit more stretching. Either way....great run, but holy canoley...My legs hurt.
Post Weigh-in: 162.4 lbs.
(Side note....I'm gaining weight! I wonder if that's normal too?!)
Man, oh man.....today was awesome...and painful. I did 5.6 mi. total. 4.5 without stopping outside, then it got dark. Then I came inside, and did another 1.14 on the tready.
As I was soaking the ole' legs in the tub, post-run....I felt my ankles aching up a tad, and I don't know if this is normal or a sign I should do a bit more stretching. Either way....great run, but holy canoley...My legs hurt.
Post Weigh-in: 162.4 lbs.
(Side note....I'm gaining weight! I wonder if that's normal too?!)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
DAY .:020
Three Weeks ago tomorrow I decided that I wanted to train for a marathon. Within the course of those three weeks, I've:
- Done about 8 runs, with the top one being 6.1 miles. (still need to make it to 7 miles! TONIGHT!)
- Researched training schedules, and settled on this one.
- Decided that the marathon to run will be on November 6th, in Lewes, DE.
This week, I need to:
- Hit a 10 miler run.
- Register for the Lewes Marathon
- Find a Halfie Marathon to run somewhere in the meantime, just to see what I'm in for.
Sidenote: I also need to start looking into diet stuff, and what runners eat....(or maybe, more painfully....what they DON'T eat). Double Sidenote: I have a feeling the diet soda & mint fraps may have to go....and I ain't too happy about it.
I also want to schedule an interview with a coworker of my dads'. He does marathons, and is a runner's runner.
- Done about 8 runs, with the top one being 6.1 miles. (still need to make it to 7 miles! TONIGHT!)
- Researched training schedules, and settled on this one.
- Decided that the marathon to run will be on November 6th, in Lewes, DE.
This week, I need to:
- Hit a 10 miler run.
- Register for the Lewes Marathon
- Find a Halfie Marathon to run somewhere in the meantime, just to see what I'm in for.
Sidenote: I also need to start looking into diet stuff, and what runners eat....(or maybe, more painfully....what they DON'T eat). Double Sidenote: I have a feeling the diet soda & mint fraps may have to go....and I ain't too happy about it.
I also want to schedule an interview with a coworker of my dads'. He does marathons, and is a runner's runner.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Saturday, July 5, 2008
DAY .:013
Well, things are going pretty well. I dropped a run yesterday because of the holiday, but am planning a shortie (3 Mi) tonight. Tomorrow's my next long run: 7 Miles.
I'm super stoked about all this, and may have a potential marathon in my sights. Any other runners out there? If so, any tips for running your first marathon?
I'm super stoked about all this, and may have a potential marathon in my sights. Any other runners out there? If so, any tips for running your first marathon?
Thursday, July 3, 2008
DAY .:011
Holy cow!
Best run yet. Ran last night at 7:30 PM. It was nice and cool this time, so I was able to cover more distance. A personal best: 5.6 miles without stopping!
http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/de/georgetown/109283363830
Post-Run Weigh in: 158.8
Best run yet. Ran last night at 7:30 PM. It was nice and cool this time, so I was able to cover more distance. A personal best: 5.6 miles without stopping!
http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/de/georgetown/109283363830
Post-Run Weigh in: 158.8
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