10.5 miles, hard
67 degrees, cloudy
Met with Reaves, Dirk, and Dickson after work for a farlek (8 x 3 min/1 min) in RCP. It's been a while since we ran this workout, and I forgot how tough it is. Good effort by all.
6.17.2009
6.16.2009
May 11th - June 16th 2009
181.5 miles
I'm back, and hopefully for good. I fully acknowledge that I dropped the ball for the past five weeks. May was a month of recovery from spring training and racing, and now I am beginning to build up my mileage again. That mileage is recorded in the spreadsheet at the side of the blog, and most of my runs have been commented about by one of the GRCers.
PS - Munro, get a life.
I'm back, and hopefully for good. I fully acknowledge that I dropped the ball for the past five weeks. May was a month of recovery from spring training and racing, and now I am beginning to build up my mileage again. That mileage is recorded in the spreadsheet at the side of the blog, and most of my runs have been commented about by one of the GRCers.
PS - Munro, get a life.
5.10.2009
Saturday, May 9th
0 miles
I'm definitely in off-season mode now. I've also been advised by Dr. John not to run so I don't aggravate my scar.
I'm definitely in off-season mode now. I've also been advised by Dr. John not to run so I don't aggravate my scar.
Wednesday, May 7th
6 miles, easy-hard
75 degrees, sunset
I planned to run a 5K at the UMD track meet tonight, but did not look forward to it after a stressful workday that also saw my face swell up, bruise, bleed, and ooze. Gross. When I got to the track I watched Reaves run a PR in the alumni mile (woo!) with Valerie. As soon as Patrick walked up to us he saw my face and after the obligatory "What happened to you!?" asked "Do you want to switch to the 1500?" Thank you, Patrick. After a nearly two years of running together he can read me well.
So I jumped in the College Men's 1500. I haven't run that distance since a meet at Bucknell in 2007, but I was interested to see what my mile time would equate to. I toed the line with 17 other guys, two of whom were rabbits. I was in way over my head. After the gun went off I settled in at the back of the pack and battled with two other guys for the first three laps. I finished DFL, but crossed the line in a respectable 4:15 (=~4:33 mile).
75 degrees, sunset
I planned to run a 5K at the UMD track meet tonight, but did not look forward to it after a stressful workday that also saw my face swell up, bruise, bleed, and ooze. Gross. When I got to the track I watched Reaves run a PR in the alumni mile (woo!) with Valerie. As soon as Patrick walked up to us he saw my face and after the obligatory "What happened to you!?" asked "Do you want to switch to the 1500?" Thank you, Patrick. After a nearly two years of running together he can read me well.
So I jumped in the College Men's 1500. I haven't run that distance since a meet at Bucknell in 2007, but I was interested to see what my mile time would equate to. I toed the line with 17 other guys, two of whom were rabbits. I was in way over my head. After the gun went off I settled in at the back of the pack and battled with two other guys for the first three laps. I finished DFL, but crossed the line in a respectable 4:15 (=~4:33 mile).
Wednesday, May 6th
9 miles, easy
60 degrees, sunrise, wet
Met with Jarrin, Max, Huge, and Murray for a morning run in RCP. Good run with good company.
60 degrees, sunrise, wet
Met with Jarrin, Max, Huge, and Murray for a morning run in RCP. Good run with good company.
Tuesday, May 5th
0 miles
The road to hell is paved with good intentions... I put off a morning run with plans to run from work to the first volleyball game of the season. When I realized I had scheduled my dermatologist surgery in the afternoon everything got screwed up. I made my appointment, but wasn't able to run the rest of the day lest I bleed too much. It also rained and the game was cancelled. Lesson: just run in the morning and consider any evening run to volleyball a "bonus" run.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions... I put off a morning run with plans to run from work to the first volleyball game of the season. When I realized I had scheduled my dermatologist surgery in the afternoon everything got screwed up. I made my appointment, but wasn't able to run the rest of the day lest I bleed too much. It also rained and the game was cancelled. Lesson: just run in the morning and consider any evening run to volleyball a "bonus" run.
5.04.2009
5.03.2009
Sunday, May 3rd
12 miles, easy
50 degrees, cloudy, wet
I woke up early to watch the Pittsburgh Marathon and cheer for DaveO and Laura. DaveO told me about the massive hills between miles 11 and 13, so I joined him and ran up to the half-marathon mark with him. Then I turned around and ran back down the hill to meet Laura and run with her. I saw them again at mile 22 and they were fighting for top 5 male and female! I also ran for a block with my old teammate 'Nedy who was the anchor leg for a relay team and was hawking down the full marathon leaders. Great races by all.
50 degrees, cloudy, wet
I woke up early to watch the Pittsburgh Marathon and cheer for DaveO and Laura. DaveO told me about the massive hills between miles 11 and 13, so I joined him and ran up to the half-marathon mark with him. Then I turned around and ran back down the hill to meet Laura and run with her. I saw them again at mile 22 and they were fighting for top 5 male and female! I also ran for a block with my old teammate 'Nedy who was the anchor leg for a relay team and was hawking down the full marathon leaders. Great races by all.
Saturday, May 2nd
10.5 miles, easy
60 degrees, sunny
Clark showed me around Pittsburgh as he rode his bike next to me as I ran. It was great to have the company and a guide. Perfect day for a run. And I'm glad I got some exercise in before we went to Pimanti Brothers for lunch... famous for their sandwiches with french fries and sauerkraut IN the sandwich! We met my old teammate Ben Niebel and his girlfriend Erica for lunch, then went to "The Strip" to check out the Italian markets.
In the afternoon John and I attended the wedding of my good friend Laura from Penn State. It was a beautiful day, a beautiful venue, and a beautiful bride. Best wedding I've been to so far.
60 degrees, sunny
Clark showed me around Pittsburgh as he rode his bike next to me as I ran. It was great to have the company and a guide. Perfect day for a run. And I'm glad I got some exercise in before we went to Pimanti Brothers for lunch... famous for their sandwiches with french fries and sauerkraut IN the sandwich! We met my old teammate Ben Niebel and his girlfriend Erica for lunch, then went to "The Strip" to check out the Italian markets.In the afternoon John and I attended the wedding of my good friend Laura from Penn State. It was a beautiful day, a beautiful venue, and a beautiful bride. Best wedding I've been to so far.
Friday, May 1st
0 miles.
Got stuck at work and didn't get to run before hitting the road for Pittsburgh.
Got stuck at work and didn't get to run before hitting the road for Pittsburgh.
Wednesday, April 29th
10 miles, hard
50 degrees, sunset, wet
Met with Reaves and Jake for the weekly track workout. This time we ran a quick ladder of 1600, 1200, (2) 800, (2) 400. Since I plan to run some track races this spring/summer, I decided that I should wear my new spikes and get used to them. Unfortunately my calves tightened up during the first interval and I had to switch to flats. Then I switched back to the spikes for the 400s. And I did all that changing during while Patrick rested between intervals... Miley Cirus eat your heart out.
Splits: 4:55; 3:45 (ish); 2:28; 2:26; 68; 65
50 degrees, sunset, wet
Met with Reaves and Jake for the weekly track workout. This time we ran a quick ladder of 1600, 1200, (2) 800, (2) 400. Since I plan to run some track races this spring/summer, I decided that I should wear my new spikes and get used to them. Unfortunately my calves tightened up during the first interval and I had to switch to flats. Then I switched back to the spikes for the 400s. And I did all that changing during while Patrick rested between intervals... Miley Cirus eat your heart out.Splits: 4:55; 3:45 (ish); 2:28; 2:26; 68; 65
4.28.2009
Tuesday, April 28th
9 miles, easy
70 degrees, sunrise
Met with Murray for a run to the canal and back via Archibold-Glover. Felt pretty sore/tired from the gym last night.
70 degrees, sunrise
Met with Murray for a run to the canal and back via Archibold-Glover. Felt pretty sore/tired from the gym last night.
4.27.2009
Monday, April 27th
4 miles, easy + Gym
It was another hot one today, so I opted to run in the comfort of the gym. I did core work and light lifting too... it's been a while.
It was another hot one today, so I opted to run in the comfort of the gym. I did core work and light lifting too... it's been a while.
Sunday, April 26th
11.5 miles, easy
85 degrees, sunny
I was supposed to race the Pikes Peek 10K today (see previous week of tapering and speed work...) but I realized that my name was not included on the list of registered runners at 10:30 last night. It was a simple error that happened to other GRCers, but I had noticed far too late. Oh well. Considering how disappointed everyone was after the race, maybe it was good I didn't try.
Instead I watched the finish of the race and ran the cooldown with Jake, Reaves, and Billy. I added on for an hour in a new part of RCP. Followed up with a quick brunch at Jake's and volleyball practice (in 93 degree heat!!). Total scorcher today... what happened to spring?
85 degrees, sunny
I was supposed to race the Pikes Peek 10K today (see previous week of tapering and speed work...) but I realized that my name was not included on the list of registered runners at 10:30 last night. It was a simple error that happened to other GRCers, but I had noticed far too late. Oh well. Considering how disappointed everyone was after the race, maybe it was good I didn't try.
Instead I watched the finish of the race and ran the cooldown with Jake, Reaves, and Billy. I added on for an hour in a new part of RCP. Followed up with a quick brunch at Jake's and volleyball practice (in 93 degree heat!!). Total scorcher today... what happened to spring?
Saturday, April 25th
6 miles, easy
70 degrees, sunny
Ran from the store just like last week. I peeled off of the Haines Point loop at the 14th St. Bridge and threw in a few strides on the way back to the store.
70 degrees, sunny
Ran from the store just like last week. I peeled off of the Haines Point loop at the 14th St. Bridge and threw in a few strides on the way back to the store.
Thursday, April 23rd
10 miles, hard
50 degrees, sunset
Met with Reaves for a speed track workout and surprised myself with how fresh my legs felt and how quickly they turned over. It's been a long time since I've run that fast! We ran 2K, 1K, then 4x400m and a long cool-down.
Splits: 6:20 (5:04 through the mile); 3:03; 68; 67; 65; 63 (!)
50 degrees, sunset
Met with Reaves for a speed track workout and surprised myself with how fresh my legs felt and how quickly they turned over. It's been a long time since I've run that fast! We ran 2K, 1K, then 4x400m and a long cool-down.
Splits: 6:20 (5:04 through the mile); 3:03; 68; 67; 65; 63 (!)
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