Since Waco, my quads have been very sore. I crossed trained on Monday. I ran 5 miles yesterday at the track and 5 more today around the neighborhood. I’m still a little sore, but I’m feeling OK. The weather has been ideal. My pace on my recovery runs have been at 8:20 to 8:30. I [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Recovery
Posted in Uncategorized on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Waco Marathon
Posted in Marathon, running on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Mission Accomplished! I BQ’d! And I finished 3rd in age group. The day started out nice and cool but quickly warmed up. Very hilly course. Starting at mile 5, I started to run some solid sub 8 minute miles. The hills were a killer. I was surprised how hilly the first half was. It did [...]
And the Taper Ends
Posted in Uncategorized on October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I put in my last run before Waco. It was a gorgeous morning today. It was probably 50F with low humidity. I went easy, but I was wearing my Garmin. For the easy five miles, I averaged an 8:26. My marathon pace right now is probably just at or over 8 min/mile. If the weather [...]
And the Taper Continues
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I both love and hate the taper mode. It’s nice to not have too push myself. On the other hand, every little ache or sniffle seems to magnify. To settle my nerves, I did go to the track last night for a short interval workout. It was a lovely cool evening. I did six 60 [...]
Run with the Club
Posted in Marathon, running on October 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I ran a little over 10 miles today with the Gulf Coast Running Club. It was a nice morning with temps in the 50s. I ran at a near perfect and steady 8:30 minute/mile. It will be the last run I do before Waco. The body feels good. I only have a couple more easy [...]
Taper and other dribble
Posted in Marathon, running on October 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’m into the taper mode now. Since the 10 mile race, I have taken it easy this week. My right leg’s hamstring is tight this week. Fingers crossed, if I keep all the runs easy, I should be ready for Waco. I have been busy this week with the new job. I did get a [...]
Mission Accomplished
Posted in Marathon, Racing, running on October 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
No complaints about this race. Well, maybe just one, I had to pee at mile 2, which cost me 30- 45 seconds. However, I was impressed with my pace throughout the race and with my finishing time. With the marathon in Waco coming up in a couple of weeks, I did not want to push [...]
Long Run Before the Race
Posted in Uncategorized on October 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I can’t help myself. I have the USA Space Race 10 miler tomorrow. Instead of going out for an easy 5 or 6 miles today, I got caught up with some folks from the club and went for a little over 10 miles today. Very easy pace for the first five at about 9:20. On [...]
I Could Have Run Forever
Posted in Marathon, running on October 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I skipped my track workout last night. I did get myself up early today before work and headed out on a 5 mile run. Considering that I have a race on Sunday, I think skipping a track workout is for the best. The weather this morning was perfect. It was absolutely a “chamber of commerce” [...]
Let the Taper Begin
Posted in Marathon, running on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After Saturday’s long run, it’s nice to have some easy runs. Sunday was an easy one around the neighborhood. And, today was on the treadmill for 3 miles and about 15 minutes X-training on the elliptical. My legs feel terrific. I left the watch home for Sunday’s recovery effort. On the treadmill, I was averaging [...]
