9 miles, moderate
80 degrees, sunset
I met with HUGE after work and ran through RCP to Walter Reed and back down 16th Street. We maintained a pretty tough pace, and pressed up the hill out of the park. Good quality run.
7.02.2010
Wednesday, June 30th
13 miles, moderate/hard
68 degrees, sunny
Today I took advantage of a day 0ff from work and the cooler temperatures to make up for my long run workout debacle on Saturday. I ran through RCP up the western ridge to The Line and back with a pick-up on the Ross Drive hill and two ten-minute tempos near the end of the run. It wasn't a terribly long or hard run, but it was definitely one of the best quality runs I've had in a while.
Once I got home I hopped in the car and drove to Binghamton for my dad's surprise retirement party. It was a great party and nice to see how many people truly respected him. Great to see the family too.
68 degrees, sunny
Today I took advantage of a day 0ff from work and the cooler temperatures to make up for my long run workout debacle on Saturday. I ran through RCP up the western ridge to The Line and back with a pick-up on the Ross Drive hill and two ten-minute tempos near the end of the run. It wasn't a terribly long or hard run, but it was definitely one of the best quality runs I've had in a while.
Once I got home I hopped in the car and drove to Binghamton for my dad's surprise retirement party. It was a great party and nice to see how many people truly respected him. Great to see the family too.
Tuesday, June 29th
10 miles, easy
70 degrees, sunny
It was a GORGEOUS morning in DC. The heat and humidity was finally tempered and the effect on my running was palpable. I met with HUGE for a morning run through RCP-Dumbarton Oaks-AG-Canal.
70 degrees, sunny
It was a GORGEOUS morning in DC. The heat and humidity was finally tempered and the effect on my running was palpable. I met with HUGE for a morning run through RCP-Dumbarton Oaks-AG-Canal.
Monday, June 28th
9 miles, easy
85 degrees, sunny
I had planned to run with Dan in the morning, but got a late start and missed him. I ran on my own from The Watergate down to the 14th St Bridge, back up on the Mt. Vernon Trail, did a lap of TR Island, and back via the Key Bridge. It was a good run, but it got very hot... I can't take this much longer.
85 degrees, sunny
I had planned to run with Dan in the morning, but got a late start and missed him. I ran on my own from The Watergate down to the 14th St Bridge, back up on the Mt. Vernon Trail, did a lap of TR Island, and back via the Key Bridge. It was a good run, but it got very hot... I can't take this much longer.
Sunday, July 27th
0 miles
After watching the USA fall to Ghana in the World Cup on Saturday afternoon, I went home and went to bed.; I felt exhausted and sick. No running on Sunday... just recovery.
After watching the USA fall to Ghana in the World Cup on Saturday afternoon, I went home and went to bed.; I felt exhausted and sick. No running on Sunday... just recovery.
Saturday, July 26th
11 miles, moderate
80 degrees, sunny
This was supposed to be the first big workout for Chicago... but was probably one of the low points of my training this year. On paper I did all the right things to prepare for the run: I hydrated, went to bed early, and helped persuade the guy to start at 8. What I wasn't prepared for was the mild-food poisioning from my under-cooked burger the night before.
We met at Edward's Ferry planning to run Duel(ing) Ferries with a pickup towards the end of the run. I knew I wasn't up for the full 20 miles, but I planned to run about 16 with four hard miles near the end. By the time we were running through Kansas at mile 6 we were already running pretty hard, and my stomach was churning. I stopped eventually and shuffled back to Edward's Ferry with Dwyer. I hoped to just run 14 miles without the workout, but as the group began the second lap I was quickly dropped behind. I made it a mile out on the trail, and walked back. Between the heat, my stomach, and my weak knee, this was an awful run.
80 degrees, sunny
This was supposed to be the first big workout for Chicago... but was probably one of the low points of my training this year. On paper I did all the right things to prepare for the run: I hydrated, went to bed early, and helped persuade the guy to start at 8. What I wasn't prepared for was the mild-food poisioning from my under-cooked burger the night before.
We met at Edward's Ferry planning to run Duel(ing) Ferries with a pickup towards the end of the run. I knew I wasn't up for the full 20 miles, but I planned to run about 16 with four hard miles near the end. By the time we were running through Kansas at mile 6 we were already running pretty hard, and my stomach was churning. I stopped eventually and shuffled back to Edward's Ferry with Dwyer. I hoped to just run 14 miles without the workout, but as the group began the second lap I was quickly dropped behind. I made it a mile out on the trail, and walked back. Between the heat, my stomach, and my weak knee, this was an awful run.
6.24.2010
Thursday, June 24th
7 miles, easy
85 degrees, sunny
Woke up late again but still ran before it got too hot. This run was even worse than yesterday's... hard to breathe, hard to keep cool, and way too much effort to run as fast as I was going. I hate summer training...
85 degrees, sunny
Woke up late again but still ran before it got too hot. This run was even worse than yesterday's... hard to breathe, hard to keep cool, and way too much effort to run as fast as I was going. I hate summer training...
6.23.2010
Wednesday, June 23rd
7 miles, easy
80 degrees, sunny
I woke up late this morning, but ran anyway to avoid the oppressive 95+ degree heat later today. I ran through RCP, and felt sluggish and a twinge of pain in my left knee (again.)
After work I hit the air-conditioned gym and did leg stability exercises.
80 degrees, sunny
I woke up late this morning, but ran anyway to avoid the oppressive 95+ degree heat later today. I ran through RCP, and felt sluggish and a twinge of pain in my left knee (again.)
After work I hit the air-conditioned gym and did leg stability exercises.
6.22.2010
Tuesday, June 22nd
8 miles, easy
90 degrees, sunset and T-storms
I met with HUGE after work for a run, but he had to drop out early because of a cramp. I continued on the Georgetown Loop and found myself caught in a strong thunderstorm that instantly cooled off the muggy conditions. Eventful run.
90 degrees, sunset and T-storms
I met with HUGE after work for a run, but he had to drop out early because of a cramp. I continued on the Georgetown Loop and found myself caught in a strong thunderstorm that instantly cooled off the muggy conditions. Eventful run.
Sunday, June 20th - Father's Day 8K
8 miles, easy
80 degrees, sunrise
I met with the two Jakes for a morning run from The Line. I only made it 8 miles... the jump in mileage last week has caught up with me.
In the afternoon, GRC hosted the Father's Day 8K and it went very successfully! We had over 200 entries and no complaints. In fact, we had lots of compliments, and the GRC Team really pulled together to pull off a nearly-flawless event. Here's Towpath's video of the race:
80 degrees, sunrise
I met with the two Jakes for a morning run from The Line. I only made it 8 miles... the jump in mileage last week has caught up with me.
In the afternoon, GRC hosted the Father's Day 8K and it went very successfully! We had over 200 entries and no complaints. In fact, we had lots of compliments, and the GRC Team really pulled together to pull off a nearly-flawless event. Here's Towpath's video of the race:
Saturday, June 19th
14 miles, easy
85 degrees, sunny, humid
Holy BONK! Perhaps I got ahead of myself the past 24 hours... Last week I only ran 45 miles. This week I foolishly found myself running two long runs back-to-back.
I met with Klim, Marren, Ban, and Ian at the Chevy Chase store planning to run no more than 10 miles. We set off down the CCT where we quickly crossed paths with my old teammate Chris Pruitt. I ran with Pruitt back to the Key Bridge, and realized that I was 7 miles away from the store and my car... I still felt OK, so I soldiered on with the guys up RCP. By the time we got to Calvert Rd, I was crashing hard. I took advantage of Marren's nearby apartment and called the run at 12 miles, exhausted and overheated. Jake and Ella provided water, a Powerbar, a shirt, and a few bucks to take the metro back to Friendship Heights. What a morning...
85 degrees, sunny, humid
Holy BONK! Perhaps I got ahead of myself the past 24 hours... Last week I only ran 45 miles. This week I foolishly found myself running two long runs back-to-back.
I met with Klim, Marren, Ban, and Ian at the Chevy Chase store planning to run no more than 10 miles. We set off down the CCT where we quickly crossed paths with my old teammate Chris Pruitt. I ran with Pruitt back to the Key Bridge, and realized that I was 7 miles away from the store and my car... I still felt OK, so I soldiered on with the guys up RCP. By the time we got to Calvert Rd, I was crashing hard. I took advantage of Marren's nearby apartment and called the run at 12 miles, exhausted and overheated. Jake and Ella provided water, a Powerbar, a shirt, and a few bucks to take the metro back to Friendship Heights. What a morning...
Friday, June 18th
15 miles, easy
85 degrees, sunset
Even though it was in the 80s, it was pretty comfortable for this run. HUGE met me for the RCP-Dumbarton Oaks-AG-CCT run, and we added on The Mall and Capitol Hill for 15 miles total. Ambitious, but easy on a gorgeous night. HUGE and his roomate Dan came over afterwards for beers on the roof... great night in DC.
85 degrees, sunset
Even though it was in the 80s, it was pretty comfortable for this run. HUGE met me for the RCP-Dumbarton Oaks-AG-CCT run, and we added on The Mall and Capitol Hill for 15 miles total. Ambitious, but easy on a gorgeous night. HUGE and his roomate Dan came over afterwards for beers on the roof... great night in DC.
Thursday, June 17th
8 miles, easy
75 degrees, sunrise
Met with Ben for a morning run around RCP. Nice to have a new face to run with.
75 degrees, sunrise
Met with Ben for a morning run around RCP. Nice to have a new face to run with.
Wednesday, June 16th
10 miles, hard
75 degrees, sunrise
Ran a workout with HUGE in RCP at the start of the day. I ran 8 x 2min/2min, and felt nearly tapped out by the end. Lots of work between now and Chicago...
75 degrees, sunrise
Ran a workout with HUGE in RCP at the start of the day. I ran 8 x 2min/2min, and felt nearly tapped out by the end. Lots of work between now and Chicago...
6.15.2010
Tuesday, June 15th
9 miles, easy
75 degrees, sunrise
I met with Dan Z in the morning for a run around TR Island. It was B-R-U-T-A-L to wake up so early, but worth it in the end since we avoided the heat of the day.
75 degrees, sunrise
I met with Dan Z in the morning for a run around TR Island. It was B-R-U-T-A-L to wake up so early, but worth it in the end since we avoided the heat of the day.
Sunday, June 13th
12.5 miles, easy
85-90 degrees, humid
I met with Klim, Karl, Wiggy, Marren, Bain, and Scott for a run around Greenbelt Park. We met earlier than usual at 8, but the air was already hot and muggy. We slogged through the run, and I was thankful how easy it was to drop out early after two laps. We followed up with brunch at Platos.
85-90 degrees, humid
I met with Klim, Karl, Wiggy, Marren, Bain, and Scott for a run around Greenbelt Park. We met earlier than usual at 8, but the air was already hot and muggy. We slogged through the run, and I was thankful how easy it was to drop out early after two laps. We followed up with brunch at Platos.
5.22.2010
Saturday, May 22nd
6 miles, easy
70 degrees, sunny and humid
I met with the guys for a run at the store, but kept it short so I could go to the gym and do leg strength work.
70 degrees, sunny and humid
I met with the guys for a run at the store, but kept it short so I could go to the gym and do leg strength work.
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