It is the first time I have worked a full week in awhile.
I didn’t defer my Oct 13 half marathon. That just means that I didn’t pay the $25. I still may run/walk it or if the weather is lousy, skip it and maybe even sign up again next year. Who knows… The jury is still out.
Tennis wasn’t so bad. I played on Monday with some friends (at my level). I wasn’t awesome but I didn’t suck. (4-6, 4-6, 2-0) Tuesday I played with women that were at a higher level. I played a little better (8-6, 3-3)
Crazy weather..how’s a girl to dress or run?
On Wed, I ran before work to avoid the heat & humidity (& possible thunderstorms). I did the same today.
Happy Running! Are you having crazy weather as well?
Wednesday – 3 miles after work, yoga, 2 – 1mile walks during work
Thursday – 42.75 miles on the track after work, 1 mile walk during work
Friday – walk rest
Saturday –5K race + 7 miles
after the Malta 5K
walk/run on the Mohawk Towpath
Sunday – boating + 4.5 mile hike
Black Mountain Pt on Lake George
I have a Love-Hate relationship with tennis. I love.love my tennis friends. When I am on the court I enjoy the exercise, competition, social aspect of it but I HATE having to take time away from running and I HATE that since I don’t put any priority into it, my skills are lacking. I HATE that it is expensive.
Unfortunately, you can’t just go out and play (which is why I haven’t made the effort to play since my Naples vacation in May.)
So if I want to keep it up at all, you have to join a club and pay to be part of 35 week contracts.
So I did. I will be playing in a half contract on Mondays and a half contract on Tuesdays. (Ideally only once a week not 2x and then 0x.) I don’t plan to join any teams. (Gone are the days when I played 6x a week and on 3-4 teams.)
at least I’ll get some use out of my tennis clothes and new sneakers
Next Week:
Monday – tennis
Tuesday – tennis
Wednesday – 3 miles
Thursday – 4 miles
Friday – rest
Saturday – long run of ???
Sunday – boating
Happy Running! How is your running going? Any upcoming races?
I ran this race last year so I registered again on a whim.
However last summer, I had run 4 5K races and a 10K. This summer – zippo. I was hoping that a race would light a firecracker to my running.
Luckily it was beautiful weather for a race. Sunny and cool (50’s) and little humidity. I opted to wear a summer outfit with compression socks and brought my DIY arm sleeves and a windbreaker.
I left nice and early but decided to use my iPhone rather than my Garmin GPS to locate the race. BIG MISTAKE!! It told me to get off the highway an exit earlier than I thought (I shouldn’t have listened.) and then took me on back roads to who knows where. When it finally told me to turn into my destination, there was no road. I think the Google maps had not been updated since Global Foundries was built. So I wandered around and found an entrance to Global Foundries. But then I encountered a road block for the race. They told me to go out and back to the next exit and go in the other entrance. GREAT! So instead of arriving nice and early, I rushed to get my race packet and put all the stuff they gave us back in my car and got to the start with 5 minutes to spare. Phew! No time to even use the rest room (yes, there were real bathrooms!).
heading toward the start/finish line (photo from last year)
There were a lot more runners than last year. Especially those running for the sponsor, Global Foundries (where coincidentally my stepson works.) probably about 600 or so. The race was chip timed so no need to start in the front. I started with my sleeves on but quickly got warm from the sun and rolled them down.
the course: 2 loops around the campus
The course is very boring…you are running around chip plants but the loops let you see the fast runners and all those runners that are behind you twice during the race.
My goal for the race was to run as much of it as I could. There were some inclines but not what you call hills. At mile 1.5, I succumbed to walking at the water stop. Then I walked even longer at the same water stop which was at mile 2.5. In hindsight, I wish I hadn’t but who knows maybe I finished faster because of it.
I knew from the clocks and my Garmin that I could unbelievably finish under 30 minutes.
And I did… gun time 29:56, chip time 29:49
I was very happy.
I grabbed some food ..the usual food, bagels, etc and hung around talking to a nice lady who just started running a year ago and another familiar face from many races.
Did I win an award?
nope – 4th- those darn water stops!
The lady that I crossed the finish line with was in my AG but she started 6 sec. after me.
Oh well. Maybe next time.
Split times:
mile 1: 9:29
mile 2: 9:56
mile 3: 9:54
.10: 7:45
(all under 10 min. woo hoo!!)
I am happy and I met ALL my goals for the race.
Have fun – YES!
Finish uninjured – YES!
Finish faster than my last 5k run walk (39:xx) – Yes, by 10 min.!
Finish under 35 minutes – YES, under 30 min.
Run most of the race – Yes, just walked at both water stops
nice swag (and there was even more junk)
This race was just what I needed.
I was on a runner’s high so I stopped on my way home to run some more. More about that in my next post.
Last Saturday, I had wanted to run a 5K race. I printed out the registration form & filled it out. I picked out my outfit, set my alarm and…… chickened out.
Why? Because my running sucks. I mean my 3 mile times have been almost 40 minutes!!, Yeah, seriously sucky!
I didn’t run this 5k in Saratoga
I did what ever runner would do, checked the race results. And guess what? The winner in my age group ran it in 37:xx!! Even with my sucky running, I think in a race, I would have beat that. (I ran a 5k with a broken foot in 29:xx) I could have won an AG award.
On Monday, my 3 mile run was a sweat fest but I did it in 35 minutes. I plan to run again today and tomorrow and if I am lucky it will be less humid and I will run faster. (Actually it’s just walk less often and I will have a faster time.)
Sept 7, 2013
Yep, this time I paid for the race and I plan to run it even if I suck.
Last year, I ran this race while recovering from a broken ankle and it was my first 5k under 30 minutes since the injury. I don’t plan to repeat that feat…yet.
GOALS:
Have fun
Finish uninjured
Finish faster than my last 5k run walk (39:xx)
Finish under 35 minutes
Run most of the race
I don’t plan to go all out since I want to stop on the way home and add some more miles.
I even registered for this race (just in case I visit friends there.) But that looks unlikely due to…see below.
Jan 5, 2014 – Palm Coast, FL.
And my latest excuse is that a friend just moved to Palm Springs, CA.
Remember Mary, my running, ice cream buddy
So guess where I am going? (January 8-13, 2014)
Here’s the description:
Join the Mayor of Palm Springs for one of the most scenic runs you will ever experience. The race is part of Mayor Steve Pougnet’s commitment to health and reducing childhood obesity. See the uptown, downtown, historic buildings, parks and the scenic mountain views. There is a race for everyone of every age. Come join the fun! Every registrant receives a hot breakfast and finisher’s medal!
Raffle prizes, food samples, and a fun flat course make this one of the best! Prizes for every age division. Commemorative photo and medal for every 5K and 10 Mile finisher! Breakfast is included! Join us at the Pre-Race Spaghetti Dinner the night before.
5K or 10 miler??
Happy Running! Do you plan your vacations around races??
Monday – another day off – breakfast at the race track and then back to the lake
Tuesday – 3 miles after work in the park
Wednesday – rest – walk – yoga? 2 miles on the track
Thursday – 3 miles rest
Friday – rest – walk
Saturday – 5 miles on the bike path
Sunday – rest – walk floating around the lake
This Week:
Monday – 4 miles after work
Tuesday – walk or tennis?
Wednesday – 3 miles after work and/or yoga?
Thursday – 3 miles after work
Friday – rest – walk
Saturday – proctor MPREs, 6 miles, lake, river
Sunday – tennis, friends at the river
Back to the question- AM I TRAINING?
I really haven’t decided.
My friend remarked that I am “very Zen.” This what I posted on Facebook:
I have realized a few things: injuries are a part of life, recovery gets more difficult with each one but you just keep moving even if it is at a slower pace.
That being said, my runs are VERY VERY SLOW! My fitness level is zilch. My motivation is lacking. But I keep plodding along. I will not quit because starting over is so painful.
Some days I say: I WILL RUN 13.1 MILES on OCTOBER 13 if it kills me.
Other days, I say: Who needs the pressure of having to do long runs each week. I have run 6 half marathons. I have proved to myself that I can. My friends are already impressed. I will just run for fun and compete in 5Ks.
Right now, I am keeping things open.
The answer is — I AM SORTA TRAINING. SORTA MAYBE. MAYBE NOT.
Even with my injuries, I have been able to run at least one race each month.
I am not physically ready for a long one or a hilly one. I also have to work Aug 17. And I am trying to run longer on the weekend. So that really limits things.
Camp Chingachgook 10K in 2012
Aug 3 – Firefly 5K – sold out
Aug 4 – Race the Train (8.4 mi)- NEXT YEAR, too long & hilly for this year
Ugh! A five day week.
– breakfast at the race track and then back to the lake
My First 5K and More... 