Yesterday's Run: Road; 53 degrees. 7 miles; Splits: 9:13; 9:15; 9:15; 9:26; 9:18; 9:17; 9:04; 1:04:48; 9:15 per mile average pace.
If my title has you expecting an ass shot of me, you're out of luck. Trust me, I have no ass to speak of, so you're not missing anything.
I'm behind in my half training and I'm behind in reading your blogs. It's tax season, my wonderful wife is working 7 days a week, so I have extra parental responsibilities and less free time. That's my disclaimer.
Yesterday's run was dedicated to Jill at
onelittletrigirl.wordpress.com
Please go tell her I told you to say "Hi."
My run couldn't have gone any better. Once I got past my left brain trying to convince me I was tired and should quit halfway through, I was fine. Except for temporarily getting lost running down a "court" that led to two house's driveways. My splits were very consistent (See above), and I surprised myself by averaging a 9:15 pace. That was totally unexpected, since I had such difficulty with my road run a few days ago. I even conquered "Hell Hill." I ran for 7 miles, and think I could have run a half marathon distance yesterday if I wanted to push myself. I'm sure my split times would have increased, but so what? Back to P.T. today. I'll update you later or tomorrow about that.
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*11/1/09: NY City Marathon: 4:39:31
*10/10/09: Hartford Marathon: 4:43:21
*10/11/08: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19
*5/4/08: Cox Providence Marathon: 4:52.26
*10/10/09: Hartford Marathon: 4:43:21
*10/11/08: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19
*5/4/08: Cox Providence Marathon: 4:52.26
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2010
2010
*9/19: Warrior Dash: 3.23 miles: 45:58
*7/18: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 27:33
*6/27: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 2:12.57
*3/21: New York City Half Marathon: 2:05.39
2009
*12/13: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children: 5K: 24:30
*11/1: NY City Marathon: 4:39.31
*10/10: Hartford Marathon: 4:43.21
*9/7: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:49.40
*7/30: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 29:40
*7/19: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 26:37. Ran with my daughter. See pic in "About Me"
*6/28: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:59.18
*5/3: Baja 5000: 5K: 23:41 (7:37/M) 2nd in my division
2008
*12/14: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 22:57
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 36:42
*10/11: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19 *Marathon PR
*9/21: Niantic Bay Half Marathon: 1:53.22 *Half Marathon PR
*9/1: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:50.48
*8/14: Corporate 5K: 23:29
*7/31: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 26:59
*7/20: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 23:29
*7/16: Citizen’s Bank Not Your Typical 5K: 23:48
* 6/22: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:54.55
*5/4: Cox Providence Rhode Race Marathon: 4:52.26
* 4/6: Stratton Faxon Greater Danbury Half Marathon: 2:13.06
*3/16: O’Hartford 5K: 23:59
*3/2: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:48
*2/3: Run for Refugees 5K: 23:21
2007
*12/9: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/1: Trumbull NIA 5K Jingle Bell Run: 24:47
*11/22: Manchester Road Race: 4.75 miles: 39:56
*11/18: Wallingford 5 Mile Turkey Trot: 41:54
*6/23: Connecticut Irish Festival 5K Race: 22:25 * 5K PR
*6/17: Branford Road Race: 5 miles: 39:40
*5/28: Washington Trail 10K (Durham): 6.2 miles: 52:02
*5/6: Run for Autism 10K: 6.2 miles: 47:54
*5/5: Essex 5K to Play: 3.5 miles? Race: 24:55
*4/29: Glastonbury River Run: 5K: 23:24
*3/11: O’Hartford 5K: 22:28
*3/4: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:29
*2/4: Milford Winter Wonderland 5 Mile Race: 40:11
*1/1: Chilly Chili Run: 5K: 24:30
2006
*12/10: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/2: Trumbull NIA Jingle Bell Run 5K: 26:09
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 47:11
* 11/18: Cheshire Canal Canter; 5K: 29:28
*9/19: Warrior Dash: 3.23 miles: 45:58
*7/18: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 27:33
*6/27: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 2:12.57
*3/21: New York City Half Marathon: 2:05.39
2009
*12/13: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children: 5K: 24:30
*11/1: NY City Marathon: 4:39.31
*10/10: Hartford Marathon: 4:43.21
*9/7: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:49.40
*7/30: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 29:40
*7/19: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 26:37. Ran with my daughter. See pic in "About Me"
*6/28: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:59.18
*5/3: Baja 5000: 5K: 23:41 (7:37/M) 2nd in my division
2008
*12/14: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 22:57
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 36:42
*10/11: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19 *Marathon PR
*9/21: Niantic Bay Half Marathon: 1:53.22 *Half Marathon PR
*9/1: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:50.48
*8/14: Corporate 5K: 23:29
*7/31: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 26:59
*7/20: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 23:29
*7/16: Citizen’s Bank Not Your Typical 5K: 23:48
* 6/22: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:54.55
*5/4: Cox Providence Rhode Race Marathon: 4:52.26
* 4/6: Stratton Faxon Greater Danbury Half Marathon: 2:13.06
*3/16: O’Hartford 5K: 23:59
*3/2: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:48
*2/3: Run for Refugees 5K: 23:21
2007
*12/9: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/1: Trumbull NIA 5K Jingle Bell Run: 24:47
*11/22: Manchester Road Race: 4.75 miles: 39:56
*11/18: Wallingford 5 Mile Turkey Trot: 41:54
*6/23: Connecticut Irish Festival 5K Race: 22:25 * 5K PR
*6/17: Branford Road Race: 5 miles: 39:40
*5/28: Washington Trail 10K (Durham): 6.2 miles: 52:02
*5/6: Run for Autism 10K: 6.2 miles: 47:54
*5/5: Essex 5K to Play: 3.5 miles? Race: 24:55
*4/29: Glastonbury River Run: 5K: 23:24
*3/11: O’Hartford 5K: 22:28
*3/4: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:29
*2/4: Milford Winter Wonderland 5 Mile Race: 40:11
*1/1: Chilly Chili Run: 5K: 24:30
2006
*12/10: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/2: Trumbull NIA Jingle Bell Run 5K: 26:09
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 47:11
* 11/18: Cheshire Canal Canter; 5K: 29:28
"Runners need quality foods that provide a 'spark plug' for their energy," says Nancy Clark, RD, MS, and author of The Food Guide for Marathoners. These seven "elite" foods for runners will help you feel your best -- and keep you up and running.
· Small bagel with peanut butter
If you're a morning runner, you know it can be tough to hit the road on an empty stomach. It's been several hours since your last meal the night before, and your energy stores are low. Eating a 100- to 300-calorie snack before your morning run can give you energy and staying power, says Clark. This quick-and-easy snack has carbs and protein, plus it's easy to digest.
· Bananas
If you need a carb-packed energy-booster before an afternoon run, it's hard to go wrong with a banana. A bonus: Bananas contain loads of potassium, which regulates blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke.
· Berries
Your legs can take a pounding from high-impact activities like running; soreness you feel after a hard run may be caused by micro-tears in the exercised muscles. That's why, in addition to their high fiber content, berries are a good option for runners. The vitamin C and potassium they contain help the body repair itself.
· Broccoli
This nutritional powerhouse has Vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and phytochemicals, all key for peak performance and health, says Clark.
· Low-fat yogurt
Running and other weight-bearing exercise can help you improve your bone density. But calcium is an essential part of the equation, and many runners don't get enough. One cup of yogurt contains a third of your recommended daily intake of calcium. Plus, yogurt has protein -- important for building muscle and recovering from tough workouts.
· Lean beef
In addition to being a quality protein source, beef is high in iron, an especially important element for runners. (Iron deficiency can lead to fatigue.) For vegetarians, beans, peas, green leafy vegetables, and iron-fortified cereals are good sources of iron.
· Wild Salmon
I AM a Warrior..or The Grand Poobah from The Flintstones!
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"I run, therefore I am." Being able to run is a gift; a gift we should be thankful we have, a gift we should always appreciate and enjoy. Being a runner is a privilege . A privilege that not everyone can enjoy. As a runner, we owe it to ourselves while out on a run to do whatever it takes to have fun. Bask in your ability to enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds while you're running. There are no bad days of running. A bad day of running is better than a good day of not running or not being able to run.
For the past ten years I have worked as a Teacher’s Aide in a private school for students with learning disabilities and autism. I have come to realize the great admiration I feel for the parents of autistic children, and the children themselves. I have always wanted to do something to show my support of them. As a result, I raised over $2600 and ran the
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"I just wanted to say, you are really inspiring, and thank you so much for sharing-in detail! Sometimes we really need it!"
" I never had the intense experience as you described so well-or the glorious finish, but I am truely invigorated by this post."
Kathy
"Thanks again Rick your comment helped me through a tough downer day!" sam
"You are such an inspiration to me and I really hope you continue to run + run hard!" Rachael
" I never had the intense experience as you described so well-or the glorious finish, but I am truely invigorated by this post."
Kathy
"Thanks again Rick your comment helped me through a tough downer day!" sam
"You are such an inspiration to me and I really hope you continue to run + run hard!" Rachael
Rick,
Thanks for your comment...your blog inspired me last night...to just reflect on being real with our sport and loving it for what it is..and what it’s not(a chance to advertise?)!
Keep running hard and having fun, thanks for your kind words, really enjoy your attitude!
meg
Thanks for your comment...your blog inspired me last night...to just reflect on being real with our sport and loving it for what it is..and what it’s not(a chance to advertise?)!
Keep running hard and having fun, thanks for your kind words, really enjoy your attitude!
meg
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13 comments:
I have that same battle with my left brain sometimes! Glad you had a great run!...and I was hoping for that ass shot...hehehe.
Way to go on your pacing :-)
Hi Rick,
Oh, that is so sweet that you ran for little Jill:) I just love Jill and her charming blog:) You are such a nice guy!! I think that you are doing just fine...nice run with good splits!! I know how crazy life can get...keep it up:)
You have inspired a new plan! I'll be posting it later today so stay tuned. Seriously, pat yourself on the back (but not too hard, you might break your arm) because if you hadn't said you would run for me, I might not have thought of it!
THANKS :)
Great run! That's really nice pacing. Good luck with the appointment today!
Nice job, great pace. Keep it up.
I have trouble with post titles. Good one.
Awesome run!
I thought of you today - my mom got some kinesio tape from a PT several months ago. Have you heard of it and/or does your PT use it? I was having awful piriformis pain (in addition to my ankle sucking right now) and after she taped me, I was almost immediately shocked with the results.
Anyway, just figured you'd know or could ask since you're currently in PT. And hey, it can't hurt to try it if you're hurting! (I made fun of my Mom for her "magic tape" - but it really did help!)
What??? I was expecting the ass shot. What a disappointment. Now I am sad for you, you don't have one? Hmmm, that must make life difficult for you.
Nice dedication for onelittletrail girl. I saw her post and it made her so happy, I think we're all jumping on board too!
Can't wait for the latest PT adventure!
You are definitely making up for lost time. Your splits look great and you are well on your way to that half.
By the way... try this for linking: highlight the word or phrase you want to have a hyperlink attached to. You can do this by double clicking on the word or clicking the mouse and dragging it. Then click the "link" button at the top of the blogger window. Type or paste the web address you want linked. Then hit ok. I hope that helps!
Way to kill Hell Hill!!! Nice splits there, too~ You're getting stronger!! :)
Great run Rick, and hell hill?! Sounds scary! But I suck at hills.. it's the left brain that does most of the work since I'm missing part of my right brain :/
7 miles, you're on a roll!!!
I'm probably going to regret saying this one day, but I actually enjoy hills. Don't quote me on that :P I just love how challenging they are and it makes me feel like I'm doing something other than running for a little bit.
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