December 14, 2008
I knew I would stay up too late the night before because of Bill's annual caroling party. However, this time I was able to plan ahead! Brian arranged for us to have a late starting time. This was my first indoor tri and I was a bit nervous about the goal-setting portion - I wasn't sure that I had set goals that were accurate for my current fitness level. I know that I am not in racing shape right now. So, I set the goal of 30 lengths, 6 miles, and 1.5 miles. I was able to eke in half length, so I ended up with 31 lengths in the pool, 7.2 miles on the bike and 1.5 on the treadmill. Not bad, but I know that I want to do better in February. I think that these indoor tris might be a good way of learning how to push myself harder and hopefully get faster. I know I can run faster, I just don't really know how to pace myself yet. That being said, I am pretty darn tired of running ten minute miles no matter what the distance!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Jingle Jog
December 6, 2008
28:26
Not as happy! Last time I did this course, I did it in 27:44. I was hoping to beat my last time. I know that I am still coming off an injury, but I really wanted to run faster. This was my first duplicate race course and I wanted an improvement. Both Brian and John tried to tell me that I did well. Which I guess I did, just not as well as I had hoped. At this point, I knew I wasn't fully recovered, but still wished I could have done better. However to put things in perspective, this may be my second fastest time.
28:26
Not as happy! Last time I did this course, I did it in 27:44. I was hoping to beat my last time. I know that I am still coming off an injury, but I really wanted to run faster. This was my first duplicate race course and I wanted an improvement. Both Brian and John tried to tell me that I did well. Which I guess I did, just not as well as I had hoped. At this point, I knew I wasn't fully recovered, but still wished I could have done better. However to put things in perspective, this may be my second fastest time.
Turkey Classic & Trot
So, after being pretty much banned from racing, I was FINALLY allowed to do two races Thanksgiving week. The Turkey Classic was the bane of my existence as a kid, because it clogged up our street. . . not because I ran it, of course! This year I was excited to be part of the problem instead of griping about it. I set out a little fast, but honestly I've come to realize that is just how I start. The adrenaline is just pumping at the start of every race! I can't help myself! Of course, considering that chilly temperature - a whopping 19 degrees! I may have start fast just to get warm. I was definitely nervous about my layers and if I had the right ones on. There is a fine balance between layers, temp and length of race and I had no idea if I had it. This was my first five mile race and I am pretty proud of my finishing time. I averaged ten minute miles and finished in just under fifty minutes. Considering my injury, I am pretty happy with this - after all, that exactly how fast I was running before.
The night before Thanksgiving, I made a rookie mistake and had a bit more to drink that I should have. I really didn't want to get up for my race the next day. I was definitely a hurting puppy! However, I already paid for the race and had my bib and race shirt. There was no way I was going to own a race shirt for a race that I bailed on because I was too hungover! That would be totally inexcusable! Plus I had been looking forward to this race for months!
That being said, I definitely was a hurting unit for the first mile or so of the race. However at around mile two, things just kicked into place and I started feeling great! This was a huge race and I really loved feeling a part of the machine - all those runners out having a good time, the sun shining and dry roads with just freezing temps. . . I was totally having a blast, then someone ran me over! Yes, that right, she literally ran right over me! Knocked me to the ground, legs straddling me before she had any idea what she had done. All I was thinking was, "Please don't let my tights be ripped!" As soon as she realized what she had done, she stopped, helped me up and apologized. She was obviously in her own world and as I wasn't hurt, it was totally a no harm, no foul, laugh later moment! I ended up finishing the race in less than forty-four minutes. Once again, just slightly less than ten minute miles! It is nice to finally be so much closer to recovery!
The night before Thanksgiving, I made a rookie mistake and had a bit more to drink that I should have. I really didn't want to get up for my race the next day. I was definitely a hurting puppy! However, I already paid for the race and had my bib and race shirt. There was no way I was going to own a race shirt for a race that I bailed on because I was too hungover! That would be totally inexcusable! Plus I had been looking forward to this race for months!
That being said, I definitely was a hurting unit for the first mile or so of the race. However at around mile two, things just kicked into place and I started feeling great! This was a huge race and I really loved feeling a part of the machine - all those runners out having a good time, the sun shining and dry roads with just freezing temps. . . I was totally having a blast, then someone ran me over! Yes, that right, she literally ran right over me! Knocked me to the ground, legs straddling me before she had any idea what she had done. All I was thinking was, "Please don't let my tights be ripped!" As soon as she realized what she had done, she stopped, helped me up and apologized. She was obviously in her own world and as I wasn't hurt, it was totally a no harm, no foul, laugh later moment! I ended up finishing the race in less than forty-four minutes. Once again, just slightly less than ten minute miles! It is nice to finally be so much closer to recovery!
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