Distance: 8.9 mi.
Time: 1:07:50.
Pace: 7:38.
Time: 1:07:50.
Pace: 7:38.
Look what they make you give...
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Week in Review
Distance: 35.5 mi.
I showed up on race day again, and once again acquitted myself rather well, but I am not well. Lack of consistency and fear of the unknown are a concern right now.
I showed up on race day again, and once again acquitted myself rather well, but I am not well. Lack of consistency and fear of the unknown are a concern right now.
Friday, May 11, 2012
2012 Twilight 5k
Distance: 8.9 mi.
Warmup: 3.00 mi.
Race: 5 km (3.14 mi.) in 18:59.22/6:03 ppm.
Cooldown: 2.73 mi.
This race wasn't fun. I hate running in the evenings, let alone racing in the evenings. I'm almost retro-posting here so forgive me, but this recap will be short (eh, maybe you like that, huh?).
After a short shakeout run earlier in the day I parked at the Dowd around 6 p.m. and began to get ready. On the bright side, I got in a 3-mile warmup, which is about what I prefer but something that almost never happens. So long as I'm reasonably fit, I prefer an extra half-mile or so in the warmup to get the legs moving and I accomplished that today.
This race would be held in uptown Charlotte, starting off relatively flat or downhill and getting rough near the end. I didn't really have a goal; as previously stated I'm a little banged-up but wanted to participate in all the Grand Prix races and see what happened if the points accrued.
5:47, 6:02, 6:23, 0:46 (5:35 pace).
The fast finish up a hill after utterly blowing the third mile would lead one to believe that I saved too much in this thing. I don't think there's much question that I'm still relatively fit, but I'm clearly hurting. I don't like admitting it but it might be time to seek another opinion when it comes to the achilles and the resulting compensation ailments (mostly in the groin/adductor and hamstring areas). I enjoyed racing with Franklin Keathley, though - I think seeing him pass me kept that last half-mile from getting away from me. He got me in the final quarter but I was at least able to break 19.
I would soon be on the shelf for awhile, though...again.
Warmup: 3.00 mi.
Race: 5 km (3.14 mi.) in 18:59.22/6:03 ppm.
Cooldown: 2.73 mi.
This race wasn't fun. I hate running in the evenings, let alone racing in the evenings. I'm almost retro-posting here so forgive me, but this recap will be short (eh, maybe you like that, huh?).
After a short shakeout run earlier in the day I parked at the Dowd around 6 p.m. and began to get ready. On the bright side, I got in a 3-mile warmup, which is about what I prefer but something that almost never happens. So long as I'm reasonably fit, I prefer an extra half-mile or so in the warmup to get the legs moving and I accomplished that today.
This race would be held in uptown Charlotte, starting off relatively flat or downhill and getting rough near the end. I didn't really have a goal; as previously stated I'm a little banged-up but wanted to participate in all the Grand Prix races and see what happened if the points accrued.
5:47, 6:02, 6:23, 0:46 (5:35 pace).
The fast finish up a hill after utterly blowing the third mile would lead one to believe that I saved too much in this thing. I don't think there's much question that I'm still relatively fit, but I'm clearly hurting. I don't like admitting it but it might be time to seek another opinion when it comes to the achilles and the resulting compensation ailments (mostly in the groin/adductor and hamstring areas). I enjoyed racing with Franklin Keathley, though - I think seeing him pass me kept that last half-mile from getting away from me. He got me in the final quarter but I was at least able to break 19.
I would soon be on the shelf for awhile, though...again.
Pre-Race Jitters?
Distance: 3.6 mi.
Time: 27:38.
Pace: 7:37.
I felt good as I cruised around the neighborhood around 4 p.m., trying to get the legs moving in anticipation of a rare nighttime race. There was some tightness in the adductors again but I was hoping the afternoon shakeout would cure all that.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
More Effort
Distance: 8 mi.
Time: 59:12.9.
Pace: 7:25.
Today, I actually did put a little more effort into running a faster pace. I turned things up a notch towards the end of this one to get things moving a little bit. The body falls apart on easy days but comes together a little bit when I push, as is often the case with many of us.
Time: 59:12.9.
Pace: 7:25.
Today, I actually did put a little more effort into running a faster pace. I turned things up a notch towards the end of this one to get things moving a little bit. The body falls apart on easy days but comes together a little bit when I push, as is often the case with many of us.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Feeling Good
Distance: 7.75 mi.
Time: 58:20.9.
Pace: 7:32.
Since I'm not doing any speed work, I have only my medium-long days as a barometer to test fitness right now - which is dangerous. We're not supposed to do that. Haha. Nonetheless, without much effort I felt very comfortable at a higher speed today than I have lately. This should not suggest I was trying; merely, it suggests my muscles up in the hips and glute areas are getting a little more loose. I feel comfortable that I'm getting back there but am leaning towards getting a second opinion about my heel pretty soon.
Time: 58:20.9.
Pace: 7:32.
Since I'm not doing any speed work, I have only my medium-long days as a barometer to test fitness right now - which is dangerous. We're not supposed to do that. Haha. Nonetheless, without much effort I felt very comfortable at a higher speed today than I have lately. This should not suggest I was trying; merely, it suggests my muscles up in the hips and glute areas are getting a little more loose. I feel comfortable that I'm getting back there but am leaning towards getting a second opinion about my heel pretty soon.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Shorter...
Distance: 7.2 mi.
Time: 56:19.2.
Pace: 7:50.
I took off for the greenway again today, but made a point to just loop back around to it instead of going all the way through town.
I decided to just keep doing my drills and icing, and see if I couldn't get back closer to normal training again. My heel does feel a bit better. Technically, I almost obeyed doctor's orders. Maybe it's time to test things.
Time: 56:19.2.
Pace: 7:50.
I took off for the greenway again today, but made a point to just loop back around to it instead of going all the way through town.
I decided to just keep doing my drills and icing, and see if I couldn't get back closer to normal training again. My heel does feel a bit better. Technically, I almost obeyed doctor's orders. Maybe it's time to test things.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Week in Review
Distance: 18.7 mi.
Time: 2:24:23.
There just isn't anything close to consistency in my training right now. I either need to dial it back or just park it altogether. I'm reluctant to do the latter, because my heel seems to be getting better, but I'm not gaining anything by just running for the hell of it right now.
Time: 2:24:23.
There just isn't anything close to consistency in my training right now. I either need to dial it back or just park it altogether. I'm reluctant to do the latter, because my heel seems to be getting better, but I'm not gaining anything by just running for the hell of it right now.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Too Long
Distance: 9.1 mi.
Time: 1:10:25.
Pace: 7:43.
I feel like I've taken Dr. Price's orders by not doing long runs - but then I realize I just haven't been doing them on weekends. Ha! I enjoyed the weather and the scenery today, but ran about four miles too far. I tried to compensate by taking it easy the rest of the week.
Time: 1:10:25.
Pace: 7:43.
I feel like I've taken Dr. Price's orders by not doing long runs - but then I realize I just haven't been doing them on weekends. Ha! I enjoyed the weather and the scenery today, but ran about four miles too far. I tried to compensate by taking it easy the rest of the week.
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