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I'm off to watch my colleagues race a 15k. Then I will do a "long run" of 7 or so. Haven't run this long in a while, so I'm looking forward to it.<br><br>
Richard- Enjoy your 6-8.
Richard- Enjoy your 6-8.
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Well woke up this morning ready to do a bike/run brick. Hmmm! It was 75 degrees yesterday and there is a wintery mix this morning. I wasn't expecting that.<br><br>
Don't know if I will get it in now or not.
Don't know if I will get it in now or not.
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It's not anywhere near as stormy as forecast, just rainy this morning. Still I am holding off on the 20 until tomorrow. I went to bed last night with what felt like the beginnings of some bug, and just feel a bit sniffly today, but am hoping to hold off anything full-blown.<br><br>
Have good runs, Liz and Richard. Richard, that is still so cold!<br><br>
Dave, can you bike on a trainer and then run?<br><br>
For CMJ & RunAsics re: OBX Marathon. The big bridge felt long to me, but not bad, in the Half. It didn't slow my pace overall. That was on no hill work. In the marathon it comes at Mile 22, but really I don't think it's bad. The second half of the marathon is the Half course. The marathon course itself is the prettier course. It starts 13.1 mile north of the Half course and you run through these very lovely coastal forest areas, including a couple miles on dirt through a nature conservancy (my favorite place to run overall in NE NC). Those sections do offer wind protection. Other than that if the wind is right that day (a big variable on the coast and that time of year) it can be a fast course. It's set up point to point to have what would be "typical seasonal" wind at your back. The race is small with few spectators, and I had no complaints about any aspect of its organization. The shuttles, gear check, aid, etc. all went off like clockwork for me, and the people who do come out are very friendly and welcoming. I recommend it -- but again, there's always the chance of a Nor'Easter.
Have good runs, Liz and Richard. Richard, that is still so cold!<br><br>
Dave, can you bike on a trainer and then run?<br><br>
For CMJ & RunAsics re: OBX Marathon. The big bridge felt long to me, but not bad, in the Half. It didn't slow my pace overall. That was on no hill work. In the marathon it comes at Mile 22, but really I don't think it's bad. The second half of the marathon is the Half course. The marathon course itself is the prettier course. It starts 13.1 mile north of the Half course and you run through these very lovely coastal forest areas, including a couple miles on dirt through a nature conservancy (my favorite place to run overall in NE NC). Those sections do offer wind protection. Other than that if the wind is right that day (a big variable on the coast and that time of year) it can be a fast course. It's set up point to point to have what would be "typical seasonal" wind at your back. The race is small with few spectators, and I had no complaints about any aspect of its organization. The shuttles, gear check, aid, etc. all went off like clockwork for me, and the people who do come out are very friendly and welcoming. I recommend it -- but again, there's always the chance of a Nor'Easter.
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Good morning everyone...<b>5:45am</b> - time for my <b>16 miler</b>. It's cloudy and 46 degrees - pretty ideal. Today I'll be trying <b>BERRY BLAST SHARKIES</b>! They are much smaller that Clif Bloks - we'll see! Ok, be back in awhile.<br><br>
Brian
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Good luck getting your runs and workouts in everyone. Working at Dad's shop, then doing my long run, then taking a nap hopefully, then going to Marshfield for quick shopping, then to chruch, then to supper at a Mexican restaurant, then to a play, and then to bed early. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
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Nothing for me today. Off to an all day workshop!<br><br>
Dave - That's an amazing shift in weather. Like you bike pic.<br><br>
Brian - Have a great 16.<br><br>
Alex - Wow, just reading your schedule for today wore me out.<br><br>
Richard - have a brrrrrrrrrr great run.<br><br>
SGH - Hope you don't come down with anything. Take care of yourself today.<br><br>
Liz - Hope that 7 is another in a long line of confidence boosters.
Dave - That's an amazing shift in weather. Like you bike pic.<br><br>
Brian - Have a great 16.<br><br>
Alex - Wow, just reading your schedule for today wore me out.<br><br>
Richard - have a brrrrrrrrrr great run.<br><br>
SGH - Hope you don't come down with anything. Take care of yourself today.<br><br>
Liz - Hope that 7 is another in a long line of confidence boosters.
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I would have but I left the trainer at work along with all my warm clothes. Who would have thought the temperature was going to change that drastic.<br><br>
The funny thing is that I opened our pool yesterday in this wonderful weather and now it is snowing something crazy. I don't think I have seen snow fall like this since we moved here two years ago.
The funny thing is that I opened our pool yesterday in this wonderful weather and now it is snowing something crazy. I don't think I have seen snow fall like this since we moved here two years ago.
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Arg... no running here... We got hammered with snow last night. Figured I'd do my run this morning anyway. Stepped outside and couldn't find the sidewalk. Went to put my garmin on the flowerpot (where I always put it so it can find itself) but couldn't find the flowerpot. It's about a foot high... Headed out anyway. No tiretracks down our street. Figured it would be better once I got on to the main road. Nope!!! One set of nearly snowed over tracks. I made it .98m before I bagged it. It just wasn't worth it...<br><br>
I was supposed to go up to Grandma's today. I called my aunt last night. SHe's been up there all week with Grandma. Plan was for me to drive from Columbus to Findlay so she could drive from Findlay to Columbus and spend the night with her family. I talked with her last night and she told me to not even bother. I am still bumming, though, because I really wanted to visit Grandma.
I was supposed to go up to Grandma's today. I called my aunt last night. SHe's been up there all week with Grandma. Plan was for me to drive from Columbus to Findlay so she could drive from Findlay to Columbus and spend the night with her family. I talked with her last night and she told me to not even bother. I am still bumming, though, because I really wanted to visit Grandma.
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Hey ya’ll,<br><br>
Richard- Wow! That’s too cold for me, you’re a tough one!<br>
Liz- Enjoy your 7.<br>
David- Hope you can get a little something in. Weather is so crazy.<br>
SGH- Enjoy the rest, hopefully you’re not gettin’ sick.<br>
Brian- Have a good run, hope the sharkies work out well for ya.<br>
Alex- Wow, that’s a busy day!<br>
Dan- Enjoy the rest.<br>
4BM- Sorry you had to bag that run, sounds like ya’ll sure did get a lot of snow.<br>
Kfuller- Enjoy your rest….the snowboarding sounds like it’ll be really exciting to watch.<br><br>
Sorry I’ve been away for so long….I’ve just been sleeping a lot and trying to keep up with school and all. I’m not feeling any better yet as far as the tiredness goes but I’ve stopped running a low grade fever. I’m really going to go crazy soon if I can’t run…I think it’s been like 25 days since I last ran. We’re on spring break right now, but classes start Monday….maybe I’ll be able to run next week!
Richard- Wow! That’s too cold for me, you’re a tough one!<br>
Liz- Enjoy your 7.<br>
David- Hope you can get a little something in. Weather is so crazy.<br>
SGH- Enjoy the rest, hopefully you’re not gettin’ sick.<br>
Brian- Have a good run, hope the sharkies work out well for ya.<br>
Alex- Wow, that’s a busy day!<br>
Dan- Enjoy the rest.<br>
4BM- Sorry you had to bag that run, sounds like ya’ll sure did get a lot of snow.<br>
Kfuller- Enjoy your rest….the snowboarding sounds like it’ll be really exciting to watch.<br><br>
Sorry I’ve been away for so long….I’ve just been sleeping a lot and trying to keep up with school and all. I’m not feeling any better yet as far as the tiredness goes but I’ve stopped running a low grade fever. I’m really going to go crazy soon if I can’t run…I think it’s been like 25 days since I last ran. We’re on spring break right now, but classes start Monday….maybe I’ll be able to run next week!
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Dave: hope you can something in today<br>
SGH: enjoy the rest<br>
Brian: enjoy the run<br>
ALex: go make me some sausage<br>
Dan:Enjoy the rest<br>
4Boys: Snow Sucks<br>
Kfuller: enjoy the rest<br><br>
Welcome back Megs<br><br>
did my 7 miles this morning held a 9 pace (for most of it)... so that would make a 7 mile tempo run for me.<br>
than jumped in hot tub at Y Oh yea get to go tothe Symphony tonight as well oh Joy.... Oh well my wife enjoys it so that is what matters.
SGH: enjoy the rest<br>
Brian: enjoy the run<br>
ALex: go make me some sausage<br>
Dan:Enjoy the rest<br>
4Boys: Snow Sucks<br>
Kfuller: enjoy the rest<br><br>
Welcome back Megs<br><br>
did my 7 miles this morning held a 9 pace (for most of it)... so that would make a 7 mile tempo run for me.<br>
than jumped in hot tub at Y Oh yea get to go tothe Symphony tonight as well oh Joy.... Oh well my wife enjoys it so that is what matters.
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I have an easy day scheduled - 4 to 5 miles. This will put me at ~39 for the week. Feeling pretty good about that. I need to check out the bike trail to see if there's a clear path for tomorrow's long run. If not I will try to hit the lakefront path. Worst case, treadmill...<br><br>
Thanks for the feedback and hope the 20 pans out tomorrow. I'm probably going to sign up for this marathon since I like the idea of a small race with nice scenary. Chicago would be great to run for the crowd support (and I don't have to go anywhere) but 45k runners just seems overwhelming...<br><br>
Megs - good to hear that you are on the mend.<br>
Brain - hope the 16 went well... you seem to be nailing your training.<br>
Richard - Nice run. You're braver than I...<br>
Liz - enjoy your long run.<br>
Dave - Hope you can get the brick in. We have folks out cycling in all weather here... I'm not one of them.<br>
Alex - sounds like an action packed day! What do you do for an encore?<br>
Dan - enjoy the day off.<br>
Kevin - the snowboarding sounds cool.
Thanks for the feedback and hope the 20 pans out tomorrow. I'm probably going to sign up for this marathon since I like the idea of a small race with nice scenary. Chicago would be great to run for the crowd support (and I don't have to go anywhere) but 45k runners just seems overwhelming...<br><br>
Megs - good to hear that you are on the mend.<br>
Brain - hope the 16 went well... you seem to be nailing your training.<br>
Richard - Nice run. You're braver than I...<br>
Liz - enjoy your long run.<br>
Dave - Hope you can get the brick in. We have folks out cycling in all weather here... I'm not one of them.<br>
Alex - sounds like an action packed day! What do you do for an encore?<br>
Dan - enjoy the day off.<br>
Kevin - the snowboarding sounds cool.
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The VRAA motivated me to get out the mat and do an hour of pilates. It still surprises me how hard those gentle-looking exercises are!<br><br>
Those of you in a winter wonderland must be hoping it's the season's last gasp. The challenge it adds to training is appreciable.
Those of you in a winter wonderland must be hoping it's the season's last gasp. The challenge it adds to training is appreciable.
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ok...back from the 16 miler. It was probably my BEST long run ever! I know it was only 16, but I felt good from beginning to end...and I even added some hills in the route today. The plan called for an average pace between 9:40 - 10:40. Here is the results:<br><br>
Mile one: 10:17<br>
Mile two: 10:23<br>
Mile three: 10:25<br>
Mile four: 10:15<br>
Mile five: 10:10<br>
Mile six: 9:58<br>
Mile seven: 10:08<br>
Mile eight: 10:11<br>
Mile nine: 10:03<br>
Mile ten: 9:49<br>
Mile eleven: 9:41<br>
Mile twelve: 9:39<br>
Mile thirteen: 9:36<br>
Mile fourteen: 9:32<br>
Mile fifteen: 9:22<br>
Mile sixteen: 9:11<br><b><br>
Total: 16.12 miles. 9:55 average pace.</b> Feeling great! I'm done for the week - that gives me <b>45 miles for the week! Another record!</b><br><br>
Time for some breakfast and replies to your posts!
Mile one: 10:17<br>
Mile two: 10:23<br>
Mile three: 10:25<br>
Mile four: 10:15<br>
Mile five: 10:10<br>
Mile six: 9:58<br>
Mile seven: 10:08<br>
Mile eight: 10:11<br>
Mile nine: 10:03<br>
Mile ten: 9:49<br>
Mile eleven: 9:41<br>
Mile twelve: 9:39<br>
Mile thirteen: 9:36<br>
Mile fourteen: 9:32<br>
Mile fifteen: 9:22<br>
Mile sixteen: 9:11<br><b><br>
Total: 16.12 miles. 9:55 average pace.</b> Feeling great! I'm done for the week - that gives me <b>45 miles for the week! Another record!</b><br><br>
Time for some breakfast and replies to your posts!
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ok...got my coffee...my wife...errr...DW...hooked me up! I've got scrambled eggs, coffee and a 10 grain hot cereal with walnuts, banana, and brown sugar! btw...the Sharkies worked pretty well - I like that they are smaller than Cliff Bloks - but they taste the same.<br><br><b>Richard:</b> BRRRR!!! You're braver than I am - both with the cold run and the symphony!<br><b>Liz:</b> Enjoy hangin' with your friends and your long run<br><b>Dave:</b> Where are you located at again? Crazy weather!<br><b>SGH:</b> Hope you feel better for tomorrow's run<br><b>Alex:</b> Wow, busy day! Sounds like fun though<br><b>Dan:</b> Hope your workshop is enjoyable...do you like your job? Have you made any decision about any participation in Tacoma?<br><b>4bm:</b> Wow, I've never been in snow like that! You're probably sick of it, but we dream of that kind of weather here in Portland! Hope you enjoy a cozy day inside!<br><b>Kevin:</b> Enjoy the day off!<br><b>Megs:</b> Good to hear from you!<br><b>Asics:</b> Looks like your mileage is cruising as well..I always forget - what race you training towards?<br><br><b>Everyone:</b> What's this VRAA stuff? I don't get it - but it sounds competitive and fun - two things I'm always game for!<br><br>
Ok, and for the rest of you that haven't posted yet - have a great day!<br><br>
Brian
Ok, and for the rest of you that haven't posted yet - have a great day!<br><br>
Brian
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Multiple races...<img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"> My spring A races are:<br><br>
Shamrock Shuffle 8k - March 30th<br>
Wrigley Start Early 10k - April 19th<br>
Ravenswood 5k - April 27th<br>
Soldier Field 10 miler - May 24th<br><br>
I want to PR at all distances... but really want to nail a good sub 40min 10k and get under 18:30 for the 5k. After that I'll run a few races over the summer but most action will be marathon training. My Fall A races will be a good tune up for a November marathon attempt, where I'll shoot for a 3:15 debut. That's the plan today... the fact that I've never run over 14 miles is neither here nor there! <img alt="uhoh2.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/uhoh2.gif"><br><br>
Nice negative split by the way...
Shamrock Shuffle 8k - March 30th<br>
Wrigley Start Early 10k - April 19th<br>
Ravenswood 5k - April 27th<br>
Soldier Field 10 miler - May 24th<br><br>
I want to PR at all distances... but really want to nail a good sub 40min 10k and get under 18:30 for the 5k. After that I'll run a few races over the summer but most action will be marathon training. My Fall A races will be a good tune up for a November marathon attempt, where I'll shoot for a 3:15 debut. That's the plan today... the fact that I've never run over 14 miles is neither here nor there! <img alt="uhoh2.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/uhoh2.gif"><br><br>
Nice negative split by the way...
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Richard - I ground up over 400# of venison today. Come down and buy some. <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif"><br><br>
Megs - Glad to see you back.<br><br>
Brain - Awesome run!<br><br>
All you snowy people...I know exactly how you feel...I'm ready for this to be done. It's really sunny out today so the ice is melting...hopefully some snows goes along with it.<br><br>
Have a blast watching the snowboarding Kevin!<br><br>
Off for my run now...see ya later.
Megs - Glad to see you back.<br><br>
Brain - Awesome run!<br><br>
All you snowy people...I know exactly how you feel...I'm ready for this to be done. It's really sunny out today so the ice is melting...hopefully some snows goes along with it.<br><br>
Have a blast watching the snowboarding Kevin!<br><br>
Off for my run now...see ya later.
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Brian, I forget what you're training for right now - what is it? What's your hoped-for pace?<br><br>
I got five miles in today. Wanted it a little bit slower than a pace run, so around 9mm. Ended up with 8:45, 9:12, 9:06, 9:05, 8:57, 1:15, for 5.14 miles in 46:22, 9:02 average.<br><br>
I'm feeling hopeful that I can achieve my goal of less than 9mm for the half next week.<br><br>
Twelve is on the docket for tomorrow, then a short week.<br><br>
Good ones, all.
I got five miles in today. Wanted it a little bit slower than a pace run, so around 9mm. Ended up with 8:45, 9:12, 9:06, 9:05, 8:57, 1:15, for 5.14 miles in 46:22, 9:02 average.<br><br>
I'm feeling hopeful that I can achieve my goal of less than 9mm for the half next week.<br><br>
Twelve is on the docket for tomorrow, then a short week.<br><br>
Good ones, all.
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