AM: 7 miles, hard
40 degrees, sunny
PM: 6 miles, easy
55 degrees, sunny
For the sake of getting a workout in this weekend, I joined Reaves for a local 5K in Durham. We were "sponsored" for the race by Patrick's friend from Duke, who helps run Corral, which seeks to pair rescued horses with at-risk girls to promote healing, transformational growth and ultimately, lasting life-change. This was definitely a noble cause.
On the warm up, I felt pretty sluggish, and I didn't bother going through the whole pre-race routine. When I toed the line, I wasn't all that ready to lay down my best. Reaves and the eventual winner took it out hard, and I was completely outclassed. I ran tempo for the rest of the race, and finished the rolling course in 16:35 for 3rd. It was a decent workout and I helped a good cause. I can't be too disappointed with that.
In the afternoon, Patrick and I ran around the Duke Forrest on an easy run, and again, I felt MUCH better on the second run of the day. I may be on to something here...
3.27.2010
Friday, March 26th
10 miles, easy
45 degrees, wet and windy
I had intended to run the 5K at the Raleigh Relays at NC State this evening, but last night Reaves noticed that the race organizers screwed us and placed us in a morning heat. I suppose this was a blessing in disguise, though, since my running this week has been bearish and I knew I didn't have a 15:30 5K in my legs.
Instead, I still rode down to NC with Jake and Valerie, and watched Jake run to a new PR. Reaves and I ran around the campus and joined Jake on his warm-up and cool down.
45 degrees, wet and windy
I had intended to run the 5K at the Raleigh Relays at NC State this evening, but last night Reaves noticed that the race organizers screwed us and placed us in a morning heat. I suppose this was a blessing in disguise, though, since my running this week has been bearish and I knew I didn't have a 15:30 5K in my legs.
Instead, I still rode down to NC with Jake and Valerie, and watched Jake run to a new PR. Reaves and I ran around the campus and joined Jake on his warm-up and cool down.
Thursday, March 25th
AM: 8 miles, easy
40 degrees, sunrise
PM: 6 miles, easy
65 degrees, dark, drizzle
I met with Dylan in the morning on my way to work and ran down the Mall and back. This was another rough run... just trying to get to the taper next week.
After work I joined Joanne to watch Syracuse play in the Sweet Sixteen. Despondent with their loss, I went on another run in the rain. Thankfully I felt much better than this morning.
40 degrees, sunrise
PM: 6 miles, easy
65 degrees, dark, drizzle
I met with Dylan in the morning on my way to work and ran down the Mall and back. This was another rough run... just trying to get to the taper next week.
After work I joined Joanne to watch Syracuse play in the Sweet Sixteen. Despondent with their loss, I went on another run in the rain. Thankfully I felt much better than this morning.
3.24.2010
Wednesday, March 24th
10.5 miles, easy
60 degrees, sunset
Met with Dylan again after work for an easy run. We both felt pretty whipped and slogged through 10 miles on a new route: Key Bridge-Towpath-AG Park-Mass. Ave-Calvert-RCP-Towpath-Key Bridge. I can't wait for the taper...
60 degrees, sunset
Met with Dylan again after work for an easy run. We both felt pretty whipped and slogged through 10 miles on a new route: Key Bridge-Towpath-AG Park-Mass. Ave-Calvert-RCP-Towpath-Key Bridge. I can't wait for the taper...
Tuesday, March 23rd
7.5 miles, hard
50 degrees, rain
Maybe it was the high mileage I've run lately. Maybe it was the cookie I ate on the way from work to the track. Whatever. I met Dylan, Marren, and Ban for a workout at AU tonight an came away disappointed. I felt tight during the workout, and gradually more neauseous as the miles accumulated. Eventually I threw in the towel and went home. Thankfully, at least, I'm in a position to be disappointed with this workout, and have great teammates to help me through a tough workout.
Splits:
1600m: 4:55
1600m: 5:03
800m: 2:25
800m: 2:21
50 degrees, rain
Maybe it was the high mileage I've run lately. Maybe it was the cookie I ate on the way from work to the track. Whatever. I met Dylan, Marren, and Ban for a workout at AU tonight an came away disappointed. I felt tight during the workout, and gradually more neauseous as the miles accumulated. Eventually I threw in the towel and went home. Thankfully, at least, I'm in a position to be disappointed with this workout, and have great teammates to help me through a tough workout.
Splits:
1600m: 4:55
1600m: 5:03
800m: 2:25
800m: 2:21
Monday, March 22nd
12 miles, easy-moderate
55 degrees, sunset/dark
Met with Dylan for a longish run around Hains Point and back along the Key Bridge. Ran into Chuck along the way. I felt good for the first few miles, but the fatigue of a long week caught up with me.
55 degrees, sunset/dark
Met with Dylan for a longish run around Hains Point and back along the Key Bridge. Ran into Chuck along the way. I felt good for the first few miles, but the fatigue of a long week caught up with me.
3.21.2010
Sunday, March 21st
17.5 miles, easy
65-70 degrees, sunny
The first day of spring was ideal for a long run, and I joined Klim, Dickson, and Jim for my longest run of 2010 and felt great doing it. Joined Klim for an "ice bath" in the Potomac. Old Angler's/Great Falls was PACKED with people enjoying the weather.
65-70 degrees, sunny
The first day of spring was ideal for a long run, and I joined Klim, Dickson, and Jim for my longest run of 2010 and felt great doing it. Joined Klim for an "ice bath" in the Potomac. Old Angler's/Great Falls was PACKED with people enjoying the weather.
3.20.2010
Saturday, March 20th (80 miles/wk)
12 miles, moderate
55 degrees, sunny
The National Marathon was run this morning, and I met P. Huge to watch the race go by our places, and bike down to the mile 15 mark to run with Dan. We helped Dan through miles 15-23 running 6:30-7:00 pace, then split off to run to the finish. Afterwards we added on to do a lap of the Capitol and made fun of the Tea Party protesters gathered to rally against the health care bill. There must have been a million of them. Or 800... Depends upon whom you ask.
55 degrees, sunny
The National Marathon was run this morning, and I met P. Huge to watch the race go by our places, and bike down to the mile 15 mark to run with Dan. We helped Dan through miles 15-23 running 6:30-7:00 pace, then split off to run to the finish. Afterwards we added on to do a lap of the Capitol and made fun of the Tea Party protesters gathered to rally against the health care bill. There must have been a million of them. Or 800... Depends upon whom you ask.
Friday, March 19th
AM: 8 miles, easy
45 degrees, sunrise
PM: 6 miles, easy
65 degrees, sunset
Another beautiful day in DC. In the morning I met with Dylan for a few laps around a very muddy TR Island, and followed up with a light gym workout.
After work, I stopped at the Lincoln Memorial to get another run in before the sun set. Surprisingly, I felt better in the second run of the day than the first, but the high mileage this week is definitely beginning to take a toll.
45 degrees, sunrise
PM: 6 miles, easy
65 degrees, sunset
Another beautiful day in DC. In the morning I met with Dylan for a few laps around a very muddy TR Island, and followed up with a light gym workout.
After work, I stopped at the Lincoln Memorial to get another run in before the sun set. Surprisingly, I felt better in the second run of the day than the first, but the high mileage this week is definitely beginning to take a toll.
Thursday, March 18th
12 miles, easy
65 degrees, sunset
Met with Dylan and ran towards The Mall to meet Dickson. We ran together around Capitol Hill and back, where Dylan and I split off and added on along the canal. It was a GORGEOUS evening in DC.
65 degrees, sunset
Met with Dylan and ran towards The Mall to meet Dickson. We ran together around Capitol Hill and back, where Dylan and I split off and added on along the canal. It was a GORGEOUS evening in DC.
Wednesday, March 17th - St. Patrick's Day
8 miles, easy
45 degrees, sunrise
About feeling OK last night... not so much this morning. I slogged through 8 miles around Gtown and The Mall, and back up 14th St. But it was great to get the run out of the way early, and celebrate Ireland's national holiday with the GRC crew at Union Jack's.
45 degrees, sunrise
About feeling OK last night... not so much this morning. I slogged through 8 miles around Gtown and The Mall, and back up 14th St. But it was great to get the run out of the way early, and celebrate Ireland's national holiday with the GRC crew at Union Jack's.
Tuesday, March 16th
10 miles, hard
60 degrees, sunset
Met with Dirk and Wiggy for a track workout at BCC. We all ran 1600, 3200, 1600 pretty agressively. I felt surprisingly strong after successive race and long-run days.
Splits: 4:59; 10:19; 4:56
60 degrees, sunset
Met with Dirk and Wiggy for a track workout at BCC. We all ran 1600, 3200, 1600 pretty agressively. I felt surprisingly strong after successive race and long-run days.
Splits: 4:59; 10:19; 4:56
3.15.2010
Monday, March 15th - The Ides of March
14 miles, easy
50 degrees, wet
I hadn't planned to do a long run today, but somehow my run with Dan turned into one. I felt pretty good, thankfully.
50 degrees, wet
I hadn't planned to do a long run today, but somehow my run with Dan turned into one. I felt pretty good, thankfully.
Sunday, March 14th - Shamrock 5K
10 miles, hard
50 degrees, wet
Finally racing season is here! For my first act, I decided last year I wanted to run the Shamrock 5K in Baltimore. Similar to the parade race I help my dad with in Binghamton, this race leads the St. Patrick's Parade, and raises money to host the parade. That's where the similarities end.
The course is known for being a fast, downhill point-to-point. I decided I had nothing to lose, and went out hard with the leaders for the first half mile down Charles St. Klim and two others put a big gap on me over the next half mile, but I wasn't really holding back. I allegedly clocked 4:42 through the first mile, but there is debate about the accuracy of that particular mile-marker. In the second mile I felt like I was running in no-mans-land with a huge gap to the lead pack, and I couldn't hear anyone behind me. I didn't feel as if I slowed down at all, but my second mile split was 5:15 (refer to the inaccurate first mile marker). At the turnaround I could see Ben Ingram (Falls Road) and Pat O'HUGE just steps behind, so I knew I would need a strong final mile to hold them off. Once I rounded the harbor onto Pratt Street I knew I needed to kick, but the difference between my kick pace and my race pace was pretty insignificant; I had been going (relatively) all-out.
I made the last turn and crossed the finish line in 15:32, a new road-5K PR and my fastest 5K in three years.
We ran a long cool down along the harbor and I checked out my construction project, then took advantage of the post-race party at Power Plant Live, and went out in Fed Hill with Jake and Ella. Great start to the spring racing season!
RACE RESULTS:
1 David Berdan M 28 Parkville MD 14:29 4:40
2 Jake Klim M 29 North Bethesda MD 14:48 4:46
3 Izzy Mehmedovic M 25 Columbia MD 15:06 4:52
4 Patrick Murphy M 25 Washington DC 15:32 5:00
5 Benjamin Ingram M 32 Baltimore MD 15:41 5:04
6 Patrick Hughes M 23 Washington DC 15:52 5:07
50 degrees, wet
Finally racing season is here! For my first act, I decided last year I wanted to run the Shamrock 5K in Baltimore. Similar to the parade race I help my dad with in Binghamton, this race leads the St. Patrick's Parade, and raises money to host the parade. That's where the similarities end.
The course is known for being a fast, downhill point-to-point. I decided I had nothing to lose, and went out hard with the leaders for the first half mile down Charles St. Klim and two others put a big gap on me over the next half mile, but I wasn't really holding back. I allegedly clocked 4:42 through the first mile, but there is debate about the accuracy of that particular mile-marker. In the second mile I felt like I was running in no-mans-land with a huge gap to the lead pack, and I couldn't hear anyone behind me. I didn't feel as if I slowed down at all, but my second mile split was 5:15 (refer to the inaccurate first mile marker). At the turnaround I could see Ben Ingram (Falls Road) and Pat O'HUGE just steps behind, so I knew I would need a strong final mile to hold them off. Once I rounded the harbor onto Pratt Street I knew I needed to kick, but the difference between my kick pace and my race pace was pretty insignificant; I had been going (relatively) all-out.
I made the last turn and crossed the finish line in 15:32, a new road-5K PR and my fastest 5K in three years.
We ran a long cool down along the harbor and I checked out my construction project, then took advantage of the post-race party at Power Plant Live, and went out in Fed Hill with Jake and Ella. Great start to the spring racing season!
RACE RESULTS:
1 David Berdan M 28 Parkville MD 14:29 4:40
2 Jake Klim M 29 North Bethesda MD 14:48 4:46
3 Izzy Mehmedovic M 25 Columbia MD 15:06 4:52
4 Patrick Murphy M 25 Washington DC 15:32 5:00
5 Benjamin Ingram M 32 Baltimore MD 15:41 5:04
6 Patrick Hughes M 23 Washington DC 15:52 5:07
3.13.2010
Saturday, March 13th (72 mi/week)
10.5 miles, easy
55 degrees, rainy
Ran with several guys from the Georgetown store around the Mall, and added on along the CCT and canal. Definitely training through tomorrow's 5K.
55 degrees, rainy
Ran with several guys from the Georgetown store around the Mall, and added on along the CCT and canal. Definitely training through tomorrow's 5K.
Friday, March 12th
11.5 miles, easy
50 degrees, rainy
Parked at FDR on my way to work and ran up to meet Dan, then over to Georgetown to meet Dylan, then out-and-back along the canal.
50 degrees, rainy
Parked at FDR on my way to work and ran up to meet Dan, then over to Georgetown to meet Dylan, then out-and-back along the canal.
Thursday, March 11th
8 miles, easy
60 degrees, dark
Met with Dylan after work and ran two laps of TR island while discussing grotesque injuries.
60 degrees, dark
Met with Dylan after work and ran two laps of TR island while discussing grotesque injuries.
Wednesday, March 10th
9.5 miles, hard
60 degrees, dark
Met with the largest GRC group ever for a mid-week workout (!) and put together a very encouraging effort. I arrived late so I warmed up quickly while the other guys started their workouts. 2000m (6:21 - 5:10/mi pace); 1600m (5:05); 1200m (3:45 - 5:00/mi pace); 800m (2:26); 800m (2:19); plus three 200s.
60 degrees, dark
Met with the largest GRC group ever for a mid-week workout (!) and put together a very encouraging effort. I arrived late so I warmed up quickly while the other guys started their workouts. 2000m (6:21 - 5:10/mi pace); 1600m (5:05); 1200m (3:45 - 5:00/mi pace); 800m (2:26); 800m (2:19); plus three 200s.
Tuesday, March 9th
12.5 miles, easy
50 degrees, dark
Ran on my own after work up Wisconsin to Bethesda, and back down Connecticut. Listened to a great episode of This American Life to pass the time.
50 degrees, dark
Ran on my own after work up Wisconsin to Bethesda, and back down Connecticut. Listened to a great episode of This American Life to pass the time.
Monday, March 8th
12 miles, easy
45 degrees, sunny
Met with Dan before work and enjoyed the first sunlit morning run of the year. We took advantage of the daylight and ran through RCP and AG Parks.
45 degrees, sunny
Met with Dan before work and enjoyed the first sunlit morning run of the year. We took advantage of the daylight and ran through RCP and AG Parks.
3.07.2010
Sunday, March 7th
9 miles, hard
58 degrees, sunset
With the sun quickly setting and DC over an hour away, I decided to stop and do my run at Patapsco State Park outside Baltimore. The trail from the road to the paved trail was very muddy, but once I was on the paved trail I was able to hammer out a good 4 mile tempo run.
58 degrees, sunset
With the sun quickly setting and DC over an hour away, I decided to stop and do my run at Patapsco State Park outside Baltimore. The trail from the road to the paved trail was very muddy, but once I was on the paved trail I was able to hammer out a good 4 mile tempo run.
Saturday, March 6th
9 miles, easy
40 degrees, sunny
Met with Pat Matolka in Otsinengo Park for the usual 9 mile out-and-back. Then over to the 43rd annual St. Patrick's Parade in Binghamton. It's a great day for the Irish.
40 degrees, sunny
Met with Pat Matolka in Otsinengo Park for the usual 9 mile out-and-back. Then over to the 43rd annual St. Patrick's Parade in Binghamton. It's a great day for the Irish.
Friday, March 5th
6 miles, easy
45 degrees, sunrise
Met with HUGE for a morning run - the first one in over a month. I forgot how much is sucks to get up and run in the morning, but I was glad to get it out of the way. I still felt tired/sore from the run less than 12 hours earlier.
45 degrees, sunrise
Met with HUGE for a morning run - the first one in over a month. I forgot how much is sucks to get up and run in the morning, but I was glad to get it out of the way. I still felt tired/sore from the run less than 12 hours earlier.
3.04.2010
Thursday, March 4th
9.8 miles, easy
40 degrees, dark
Met with O'Huge and ran the Capitol Hill Loop. Good run, but I felt a little fatigued from the workout yesterday. I'm also ahead of pace on mileage for the week, so I should back off a touch the next few days.
40 degrees, dark
Met with O'Huge and ran the Capitol Hill Loop. Good run, but I felt a little fatigued from the workout yesterday. I'm also ahead of pace on mileage for the week, so I should back off a touch the next few days.
Wednesday, March 3rd
11.5 miles, hard
40 degrees, dark
Met with a large group of GRCers at the AU track for a workout. I ran mile repeats with Dylan and Mike as Wiggy was running a 5 mile tempo. Our first three miles were controlled and steady - 5:23 for every one. I ran the last mile alone and closed in 4:59. This was a very encouraging workout. Headed over to 4Ps for dinner and drinks after, and rocked at bar trivia.
40 degrees, dark
Met with a large group of GRCers at the AU track for a workout. I ran mile repeats with Dylan and Mike as Wiggy was running a 5 mile tempo. Our first three miles were controlled and steady - 5:23 for every one. I ran the last mile alone and closed in 4:59. This was a very encouraging workout. Headed over to 4Ps for dinner and drinks after, and rocked at bar trivia.
Tuesday, March 2nd
9 miles, easy-moderate
40 degrees, dark
Met with Dan Z for another run around Hains Point and the Mall. We started easy and picked it up gradually as we went.
40 degrees, dark
Met with Dan Z for another run around Hains Point and the Mall. We started easy and picked it up gradually as we went.
3.01.2010
Monday, March 1st
10 miles, easy
40 degrees, dark
Met with O'HUGE after work and ran up Connecticut Ave to Military Rd., and back down Wisconsin Ave. Definitely going into Olympics Withdrawal. Thank God March is here and Syracuse is ranked No. 1!
40 degrees, dark
Met with O'HUGE after work and ran up Connecticut Ave to Military Rd., and back down Wisconsin Ave. Definitely going into Olympics Withdrawal. Thank God March is here and Syracuse is ranked No. 1!
Sunday, February 28th
15 miles, moderate
40 degrees, sunny
Met with Dylan and JARRIN at The Line, and ran into Towpath on the usual Winter Zoo Loop. JARRIN and I picked it up on the out-and-back to E-W Highway and even though I doubt I wasn't going as swiftly as two weeks ago, my breathing was much more under control this time. Progress.
Headed over to JARRIN'S to watch an epic USA-Canada gold-medal hockey game that went into overtime. Great to see JARRIN'S new diggs too.
40 degrees, sunny
Met with Dylan and JARRIN at The Line, and ran into Towpath on the usual Winter Zoo Loop. JARRIN and I picked it up on the out-and-back to E-W Highway and even though I doubt I wasn't going as swiftly as two weeks ago, my breathing was much more under control this time. Progress.
Headed over to JARRIN'S to watch an epic USA-Canada gold-medal hockey game that went into overtime. Great to see JARRIN'S new diggs too.
Saturday, February 27th (60 miles/week)
10 miles, hard
40 degrees, sunny and windy
Met with Charlie, Mike, Max, and Klim at the Chevy Chase store, and ran an out-and-back along Western Ave and Massachusetts Ave. On the way back, Charlie, Mike and I ran a workout uphill and into the wind: 10 min/6 min/3 min. I felt relatively strong, but I'm eager to get onto a track to gauge my fitness next week.
40 degrees, sunny and windy
Met with Charlie, Mike, Max, and Klim at the Chevy Chase store, and ran an out-and-back along Western Ave and Massachusetts Ave. On the way back, Charlie, Mike and I ran a workout uphill and into the wind: 10 min/6 min/3 min. I felt relatively strong, but I'm eager to get onto a track to gauge my fitness next week.
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