Tuesday May 1st. Mayday?

Grizzly · 2007-05-01

First of two today. 5 miles slow. Slower than recovery. Tired and a bit sore. Will do 4 this afternoon at about the same pace. Have good ones all.

Alex

· #2 · May 1, 2007

Hope the soreness fades away as the day wears on buddy. 
Hoping to add a few miles in warmups and cooldowns tonight at the meet. Supposed to be sunny and 60s so if that holds true and there isn't too much wind it will be a great day for a run. 
Alex

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Flounder

· #3 · May 1, 2007

Now is time for all smart grizzly's to rest and load up on water and carbs to be ready for the big battle coming your way. Mke sure you are fresh for the big day! 
8 easy miles this am - thought of the day was recovery - didn't care how many miles as long as it felt easy.

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merigayle

· #4 · May 1, 2007

40 mins on the elliptical. Coach is having me take an easy week in preparation for my hilly weekend marathon.

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Lofcaudio

· #5 · May 1, 2007

Grizzly, many people feel more soreness the week leading up to the marathon as the nerves start setting in. So it sounds to me like all systems are a go. Enjoy it. 
I had a super-easy four miles around the neighborhood. The weather was quite a bit warmer (66°F) this morning and is a reminder for the summer that is coming faster than we would like to admit.

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aphigirl01

· #6 · May 1, 2007

Sheesh, since VRAA started I have been forgeting to post my workouts in here. Oops! 
I ran 4 miles this morning in 33:13. It was a mild 64 degrees, cool breeze, kind of humid since its supposed to rain. I was sweating my butt off my the time I was done, but it felt good. 
I'm kind of askeerd of the dark, but I really enjoy running early in the morning - just me and the sound of my footsteps.

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Notey

· #7 · May 1, 2007

An easy 5.25 mile run this morning. Perfect running conditions. 50F and sunny. A bit chilly in spots with the breeze, but not too cold for shorts. I didn't push the pace and was pleased with my time. I should be kicking some butt again soon. <img alt="icon_cheers.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_cheers.gif">

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jebba

· #8 · May 1, 2007

A very easy workout today: 10.1 miles on the stationary bike in 33:40.

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Durt

· #9 · May 1, 2007

Another beautiful lunchtime run. 6.5 easy miles, low 70's and breezy, sunny skies, and everything is in bloom (admittedly hard on the allergies, but nice to look at).

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Flounder

· #10 · May 1, 2007

5 easy miles at lunch - sunny - mid 60s - beautiful.

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hahaoya

· #11 · May 1, 2007

Hour spinning class, 500 meters in the pool.

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wherestheportojohn

· #12 · May 1, 2007

nobody rang my doorbell and left me a may basket...<img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif"> 
5 miles on the TM while watching FOOTY!!!! 
GOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL! <img alt="surprised.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/surprised.gif">ccasion5:

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Hairy Trotter

· #13 · May 1, 2007

5.5. Very easy pace until last 1.5 miles. Sunny and warm; kinda humid, actually.

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Grizzly

Discussion Starter · #14 · May 2, 2007

4 more miles in 39 minutes. Last two miles were actually at recovery pace. Feeling tired. Tomorrow is the "dress rehearsal" 7 miles with 2 at MP. I'm taking the 5 that aren't MP verrrrrry slow.

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Amethyst

· #15 · May 2, 2007

2.5 miles in 30:28

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equinox marathon 43

· #16 · May 2, 2007

Hi all. 
My first run on the Pfitzinger/Douglas 18/70 plan. 8 miles with 10x100m stride-outs. Someone warned me it would be pretty intense. That someone was right. Daily Run Report - Speed Work Date: 05/01/2007 Time: 17:20 Run Type: Speed Work Distance: 8.0 miles Total time: 01:04:28.9 Average Per Mile: 00:07:25.4 Time at Speed: 00:59:23.0 Speed Miles: 8.0 Avg: 00:07:25.4 Course: Track Max HR (for entire workout): 182 Average HR: 166 Shoes: Mizuno Wave Rider 9 - 02/2007 Date Entered Service: 02/23/2007 Ending Mileage: 366.3 Weather: Cloudy and cool. Temperature: 66 Temperature Type: Ambient Air Time: Start Temperature: 65 Temperature Type: Ambient Air Time: End Dew Point: 19 Time: Start Dew Point: 24 Time: End Wind speed: 2 Max Gust: 6 Direction: NW 
8 miles tonight with 10 x 100m stride outs. I used the stride outs as kind of speed bursts. 
This was the first run on the Pfitzinger-Douglas 18/70 plan. It was pretty intense. Run Segments 
Name Time Distance AvgMile HR AvgHR Total Time Mile 1 00:07:31.4 1.0 00:07:31.4 0 0 00:07:31.4 
Lap 1 00:01:58.2 0.25 00:07:52.8 154 137 
Lap 2 00:01:54.9 0.25 00:07:39.6 158 156 
Lap 3 00:01:52.0 0.25 00:07:28.0 163 160 
Lap 3.5 00:00:56.2 0.125 00:07:29.6 164 163 
100m Strideout 00:00:23.2 0.062 00:06:11.2 168 164 
Lap 4 00:00:26.9 0.062 00:07:10.4 166 168 Mile 2 00:07:26.7 1.0 00:07:26.7 0 0 00:14:58.1 
Lap 1 00:01:51.2 0.25 00:07:24.8 165 165 
Lap 2 00:01:53.9 0.25 00:07:35.6 163 164 
Lap 3 00:01:54.0 0.25 00:07:36.0 164 163 
Lap 3.5 00:00:55.9 0.125 00:07:27.2 166 165 
100m Strideout 00:00:22.9 0.062 00:06:06.4 170 166 
Lap 4 00:00:28.8 0.062 00:07:40.8 170 170 Mile 3 00:07:29.3 1.0 00:07:29.3 0 0 00:22:27.4 
Lap 1 00:01:52.0 0.25 00:07:28.0 160 162 
Lap 2 00:01:54.2 0.25 00:07:36.8 161 163 
Lap 3 00:01:56.0 0.25 00:07:44.0 163 163 
Lap 3.5 00:00:57.5 0.125 00:07:40.0 166 165 
100m stride out 00:00:22.6 0.062 00:06:01.6 172 166 
Lap 4 00:00:27.0 0.062 00:07:12.0 171 172 Mile 4 00:07:23.8 1.0 00:07:23.8 0 0 00:29:51.2 
Lap 1 00:01:55.3 0.25 00:07:41.2 164 169 
Lap 2 00:01:54.5 0.25 00:07:38.0 167 166 
100m stride out 00:00:22.7 0.062 00:06:03.2 173 168 
Lap 3 00:01:24.7 0.188 00:07:31.7 171 173 
Lap 3.5 00:00:57.2 0.125 00:07:37.6 171 171 
100m stride out 00:00:22.4 0.062 00:05:58.4 176 171 
Lap 4 00:00:27.0 0.062 00:07:12.0 176 177 Mile 5 00:07:13.7 1.0 00:07:13.7 0 0 00:37:04.9 
Lap 1 00:01:50.2 0.25 00:07:20.8 172 169 
Lap 2 00:01:51.4 0.25 00:07:25.6 171 173 
100m stride out 00:00:22.2 0.062 00:05:55.2 178 173 
Lap 3 00:01:24.2 0.188 00:07:29.1 175 179 
Lap 3.5 00:00:57.6 0.125 00:07:40.8 173 175 
100m stride out 00:00:20.9 0.062 00:05:34.4 180 174 
Lap 4 00:00:27.2 0.062 00:07:15.2 180 181 Mile 6 00:07:27.5 1.0 00:07:27.5 0 0 00:44:32.4 
Lap 1 00:01:52.7 0.25 00:07:30.8 174 177 
Lap 2 00:01:54.6 0.25 00:07:38.4 172 174 
Lap 3 00:01:53.4 0.25 00:07:33.6 174 173 
Lap 3.5 00:00:56.5 0.125 00:07:32.0 175 174 
100m stride out 00:00:22.2 0.062 00:05:55.2 176 176 
Lap 4 00:00:28.1 0.062 00:07:29.6 179 178 Mile 7 00:07:25.5 1.0 00:07:25.5 0 0 00:51:57.9 
Lap 1 00:01:53.2 0.25 00:07:32.8 174 172 
Lap 2 00:01:52.6 0.25 00:07:30.4 174 175 
Lap 3 00:01:52.9 0.25 00:07:31.6 177 175 
Lap 3.5 00:00:57.3 0.125 00:07:38.4 175 175 
100m stride out 00:00:21.0 0.062 00:05:36.0 180 177 
Lap 4 00:00:28.5 0.062 00:07:36.0 178 180 Mile 8 00:07:25.1 1.0 00:07:25.1 0 0 00:59:23.0 
Lap 1 00:01:53.5 0.25 00:07:34.0 176 177 
Lap 2 00:01:53.3 0.25 00:07:33.2 177 176 
Lap 3 00:01:53.1 0.25 00:07:32.4 176 176 
Lap 3.5 00:00:56.2 0.125 00:07:29.6 176 176 
100m stride out 00:00:22.4 0.062 00:05:58.4 179 176 
Lap 4 00:00:26.6 0.062 00:07:05.6 180 180 Recovery-1 00:03:00.4 0.0 00:00:00.0 120 143 01:02:23.4 
Recovery-2 00:02:05.5 0.0 00:00:00.0 111 117 01:04:28.9

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altoids

· #17 · May 2, 2007

mayday! indeed. Thunderstorms all over this evening. I didn't have a lot of oomph by the time I got to my treadmill, so I did a power hiking/running combo on the TM on max incline. It made me breathe hard and sweat like a fiend, so I guess it was doing something.

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Alex

· #18 · May 2, 2007

Somone knocked on my door and gave me a basket. <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif"> 
I feel like kicking my coach in the head with my spikes on. ARG! Yesterday's escapades in the gymnasium left everyone's legs feeling like complete trash for today's meet and running on our lovely asphalt track just makes it so much better. I felt good for about the first 200 meters of my leg of the 4x800 and it was all downhill from there. My split wa 2:17 with a super positive split. Mile in 5:20 something with no fight in me whatsoever for the guy who passed me and 3200 in 11:36. My legs are sore, I'm cranky, and my parents just don't get it. They think I overrect which I most likely do, but for the thing that I take so seriously in my life, why shouldn't I??? Probably only had about a mile of warmups and cooldowns in between. I really hope by the time thursday rolls around I'm ready for the big invitational. 
Alex

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Flounder

· #19 · May 2, 2007

Alex - I think the goal is peaking at a certain time and a certain meet - some meets are not worth as much - as frustrating as that is. Keep the chin up.

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Flounder

· #20 · May 2, 2007

4.5 easy after work I was out for 10 - until I realized I had a salary comittee meeting for our churches school - I make it just in time. Sometimes I get running on my head and forget all else.

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