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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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Still Kicking
Seems like I am Always on the Run these days: Work, School, and Running
I'm averaging 25-30 miles a week. It is going pretty well, not as fast as I want, but not to bad, I need to put together a good race plan in the next couple of days. I am pretty sure I will break 2 hours, but I wanted to break 1:50, not sure about that.
Got the Garmin back last week. I really missed it. I have intervals tomorrow and that is when I really need it.
On my long run Sunday (11.5 miles), my knee came down sore. I am icing it and will run in my knee brace between now and the race. It did okay on yesterday's run.
Did anybody get to watch the Boston or the Olympic trials Marathons? I wish I could have. I recorded the trials audio and listened to it last night. Go Deena!!!
If you made it this far,thanks for sticking with me!
Have a Great Day!!
Keep Pressin' On!!
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
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Olympics
I'm sure most of you have seen protests surrounding the Olympic Torch Run (More like walk, I've only seen them run once.) The protesters are upset about China's treatment of the people of Tibet. I sympathize with the protesters. China has a horrible record on human rights and I believe it was a mistake for the International Olympic Committee to ever allow China to host the games.
I have been disturbed at some of the protests also, I think they have been more violent than what they should be. Especially since Tibet is know for promoting peace and non-violence. I think the protesters are right to protest, but I think they should seek more peaceful means to protest.
Some are calling for a boycott of the Olympic Games. Personally, I think that only hurt the athletes. These athletes have worked hard for years to have this chance. For many of them, this will be the only chance they have to compete in the Olympics.
A few athletes are calling for a boycott. If an individual athlete does not want to compete in the Olympics because they disagree with China's treatment of Tibet, that is fine, let them. However, that should not mean that all athletes should be forced to do that because of the decision of a few.
Again, I think China has been guilty of wrong doing. I think the I. O. C. was wrong in their selection of China as a host city. (Besides the social/political problems, the air pollution is terrible there.) I support anyone who peacefully protests China and their treatment of Tibet.
Note: The Women's Olympic Marathon Trials are the Day before Boston. Good Luck Ladies!!
Monday, April 07, 2008
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I'm Not So Sure!
Last Wed, I was feeling pretty good about my chance of reaching my goal of 1:50 for the mini next month. To do that, I have to run, 8:24 pace. On Friday, I decided to do a temp run at 8:15-8:20, well, as usual, I started out to fast, like a 7:55, I was dying, I could not finish the 4 miler. I had to stop once and then I still only finished in like a 8:40 pace. I chalked it up to that was my 3rd fast run in a week and the wind was bad again.
However...
On Saturday, I did a 10 miler, I was planning on a slow one, like 10:00 - 10:30 and after 6 miles I was dying, I thought about heading home, but I decided I could not stop. about 8 miles into it, my legs started to tingle, not something I remember happening before. I kept going, but I felt bad. Don't know what my final pace was, my Garmin got sweat or water under the crystal and it died on me. I was probably over dressed, since I drank a ton of water and was drenched when I got home, but...
Now, I am really in doubt, I thought I was doing a lot better this year, but now I am not so sure. I want to break at least 1:55, but more so, I would like to break on 1:50. I have 3 weeks of training to go - what in the world.
Garmin Crisis:
I will be calling Garmin this afternoon, I need to see if I can get the thing fixed, how long it will take etc. I depend on it so much for training, I don't know what I will do without it. I guess I will just figure it out.
I really want it race day to help me keep my speed down. I can set speed alarms to help me keep from starting out to fast and get feedback pretty quick instead of waiting until the first mile marker.
OH well!! Sorry to be worried about that, it is such a little thing in the scope of life and problems, but I hate the idea of 14 weeks of training not getting me a better result!
Take Care and Please forgive my Rant!!!
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
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Random Thoughts
Monthly Mileage:
- Just filled finished my mileage log in for March, I toped out at 97.8 miles that is up from 66 miles for March last year. (No Wonder my legs felt tired after today's run.)
- Feb was 62.5 which was up from 43 for last year.
I am excited, right now I am working on getting a little faster. I think I got going long down, now I'd like to up my pace about a Minute per mile off my time.
President's Challenge:
- Last week I finally earn enough points in the President's Challenge to earn the Gold Medal. It took me about a year and three months to earn the 80,000 points for the gold. I will post pictures when I get the medals, I have to order them.
After you get the gold, it puts you on track to get the platinum medal, for that it is 500,000 points. I figure it is going to take about 5 or 6 more years or so to get that one!
Intervals:
- Today was another interval workout - 9 x 1/4 mile - target was was 7:45 pace. The fast one was #1 at a 6:52 pace and slow was #8 at 8:00 - I averaged out at 7:31. I had about a 10 mph wind that was blowing mostly across my route. It only bothered me a little. I did have to walk part of three recoveries though, that kind of stunk. But I am happy with the work out.
New Shoes:
- I Love my new shoes, I got a Pair of Mizunos. They are the best ones I have had yet. I need to go get another pair in the next week or two because these will have too many miles on them by the Mini (Like 250 or so) I am going to get another pair just like the ones I already have. They are great!
MISC:
- In case you care, I vote for a hot shower following cold run is more soothing than a cool/luke warm shower after a run on a hot day!!
- Again thank you all for your help with pre-race food ideas.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
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Thank You!
Thank You - THANK YOU!!
Thank you for all your help on pre-race and during race food. I tried some oatmeal w/ a little peanut butter before my long run (10.3 Miles) on Sat. It went well. My stomach felt pretty good. I tried some dove Dark Chocolate squares on the run, They were okay, not great, but not to bad either. I think I am going to try dark chocolate chips, easier to chew.
I Don't Know if You are dealing with it, but I am sick to death of the wind!
Not only has this winter been colder, but it seems the wind is always blowing!! Saturday I had a 15-20 MPH wind in my face for three of the ten. It really stunk. It seems like every run I have, it is in at least 10 mph. It really stinks when I am running intervals into the wind. I try to run them with the wind, but sometimes it does not work.
Question of the Day:
I want to know, which you think is better.
- A hot shower after a cold run or a cold shower after a hot run?
I can't decide!
Keep Pressin' On!!
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- Name: George
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Did my First Mini Marathon in 1:59:27 Working toward a full Marathon in the future, but have had to delay it because of grad school! I like Good Coffee, time with my Family & friends, running, eating healthier (I lost almost 100 pounds on South Beach) and growing closer to God! Join me on my Journey of Life!
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