Well I did it. I signed up for the Hogs Hunt 50K race on May 16. I have no idea why I did it though. I recall mentioning it, and then the idea took on a life of its own. Suddenly, I felt somewhat obligated to running it. However, the timing of it is rather [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Running an Ultra
Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
At the Track
Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I got to the track last night and put in a heck of a good workout. I followed the BARC plan of a cutback workout of 1600, 1200, 800, 400, and 200 meters. Mike, Roxy, Virginia, and Julie were out there. Also, I ran into Chuck and Bob from the GCRC. Once again, I ran [...]
Busted a long one
Posted in Uncategorized on April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I ran a little over 14 miles today. No pain, legs were just a little tired, but not bad. I met with BARC at the Seabrook Trails. We threw in a trip over the Kemah Bridge, and I was able to charge up it.
I’m ready for the 50K!
And the Recovery Continues
Posted in Uncategorized on April 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I got up early to run with the GCRC. There weren’t too many folks out there to run with. Hayden ran the first couple of miles and then I was off on my own. I started to feel really good and laid into the last three miles at just under an 8 min/mile pace. It was [...]
Back to Easy Runs
Posted in Uncategorized on April 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Since Boston, I’ve put in two easy runs and one day of cross training. Regarding the runs, the one on Wednesday was a little tough. There were a lot of different pains in my legs. Nothing critical, so I took that as a good sign. By the last mile, I was moving along comfortably.
I got [...]
Boston Marathon
Posted in Uncategorized on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m grossly underestimating, but I had a BLAST! My trip up to Boston was thankfully, uneventful. I got out before any of the storms hit Houston. I arrived on time in Boston at 4 in the afternoon.
It was good to have a roommate for the trip. I had a bunch of tentative plans for [...]
And, It’s off to Boston
Posted in Uncategorized on April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I got out early for a fairly easy 6 mile run. I ran the last mile quickly, but I had no watch on. I’ll get in one more five miler early tomorrow before I take off to Boston. The training and tapering have gone well. All I have to do now is run it.
The weather [...]
Track Night
Posted in Uncategorized on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I made it to the track last night for a marathon paced 5 kilometer interval. I’ve been sticking with the BAA marathon training plan. It’s had some odd-ball track workouts and last night’s plan was no different. The 5K interval felt so easy. My goal was to run at about a 7:55 pace. But with [...]
Twelve easy miles
Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I got up this morning to run with BARC at the Seabrook Trails. They had a very nice turn-out this morning. After running 7 miles on the trails, we then made a loop on the Kemah Bridge. For the run, I put in twelve miles, I ran the last couple fairly quickly in the 8:10 [...]
Some days are just about perfect
Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I don’t know why some days are so much better than others. My day started with a very nice marathon paced run. I ran for the first time in a long time with the GCRC at 5:30AM. Les ran out with me. I enjoy running with Les. He’s a good guy with a lot of [...]
