Wow -- talk about running in PERFECT weather! Today was sunny, no humidity, and cool (9C). Lots of runners on the Martin Goodman Trail. Today's LSD was my longest to-date, 4 hours 30 minutes running with 27 minutes of walk breaks. Unfortunately, I started the run a later at 8:50 am but that's not an issue since it's not the hot and humid summer yet. I fulfilled my long-term goal of running west on the Martin Goodman Trail past the Humber River Bridge and then east to Cherry Street and then south to the Lake Ontario and then further east on the trail. Again, the mental toughness was required for the final 1/3 of the run. No music again which made the LSD more enjoyable.
Two issues -- had to reset my Garmin after the first 10 minute interval since it wasn't tracking the distance properly. Secondly, had difficulty unwrapping the Cliff Bar package -- the entire bar ended on the floor for 1 second before it got off the gorund. I thought of the "3 second rule" and so far, I feel fine :-)
It's March Break and have runs planned for Wednesday (slow 10:1 (x5)) and Friday (fast 10:1 (x5)).
Today = 50.48 K
YTD = 390.17 K
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
10:1 (x5)
Had to choose between running before or after work. After waking up and hearing that the temperature in the morning was -10C, I opted for the after work run. Nice run and I focussed on speed. Got in 8.14 K using the 10:1 (x5). Looking forward to Sunday's LSD, which the weather is supposed to be +8C :-) YTD = 354.56 K
On another note, went to the Petsmarts close to work. I bought Bud 40 pounds of adult dog food. After noticing that there was 46 pounds (i.e., 15% more) for the same price, I lugged this into the cart. When I checked another bag, I noticed the exploration date was a month better. So, I took the pack of food out of the cart -- and then it happened -- the dog food came pouring out. About 1/3 was on the ground before I could set the bag safely on down. Embarassed, I told an employee, who basically rolled his eyes as he was helping another customer. I quickly took the bag I wanted and brought it to the cashier (minus the cart -- which had dog food in it). The bags need to be made sturdier -- my beef!
On another note, went to the Petsmarts close to work. I bought Bud 40 pounds of adult dog food. After noticing that there was 46 pounds (i.e., 15% more) for the same price, I lugged this into the cart. When I checked another bag, I noticed the exploration date was a month better. So, I took the pack of food out of the cart -- and then it happened -- the dog food came pouring out. About 1/3 was on the ground before I could set the bag safely on down. Embarassed, I told an employee, who basically rolled his eyes as he was helping another customer. I quickly took the bag I wanted and brought it to the cashier (minus the cart -- which had dog food in it). The bags need to be made sturdier -- my beef!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
10:1 (x5)
Got in 6.73 K before work this morning -- a smart thing to do since the weather forecasted heavy winds and lower temperatures as the day progressed. Aiming to begin a routine of 3 runs a week. YTD = 346.42 K.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
LSD 10:1 (X25) [...rain]
Did my LSD this morning, with rain arriving in the afternoon; unfortunately, the rain arrived at about 11:00 am and I had to run half of my LSD in the rain (fortunately wasn't pouring). After yesterday's 18C weather, today was supposed to go up to a high of 7C.
I had to start the LSD a bit later (9:00 am) since I had to take Bud to the vet to have his left eye checked out -- he looks like he has a black eye (noticed it last night). Good thing the vet was able to see me immediately and said Bud probably got bitten by an insect (e.g., spider).
I opted not to listen to music and enjoyed my mind drifting off to determine what needed to be done on the weekend. I noticed in the last 1/3 of the run that my mind no longer drifted, letting my mental "toughness" take over.
There were plenty of runners (didn't see any walkers, though) and some of them were in shorts on the Martin Goodman Trail. I ran west of the Humber River Bridge and then east all the way to Commissoner's Road.
The Gardiner Expressway was closed until Parkside with a bad accident. The radio said 3 vehicles crashed with 6 people hosipitalized (3 serious). One of the cars looked awful.
No issues -- except my right foot got caught in a pot hole gap -- aargh! At the end of 4 hours 35 minutes, I was soaking wet. I don't fathom running in a race in pouring rain -- knock on wood.
Looking forward to the Around The Bay 30 K at the end of the month. Also looking forward to getting in 3 runs during the March Break which is coming soon!
I ordered the file of the 1 photo taken of me at the Chilly half marathon. It hasn't been e-mailed to me yet. I'll post it on my blog as well as get an 8x10 developed.
33.79 K. YTD = 339.69 K
I had to start the LSD a bit later (9:00 am) since I had to take Bud to the vet to have his left eye checked out -- he looks like he has a black eye (noticed it last night). Good thing the vet was able to see me immediately and said Bud probably got bitten by an insect (e.g., spider).
I opted not to listen to music and enjoyed my mind drifting off to determine what needed to be done on the weekend. I noticed in the last 1/3 of the run that my mind no longer drifted, letting my mental "toughness" take over.
There were plenty of runners (didn't see any walkers, though) and some of them were in shorts on the Martin Goodman Trail. I ran west of the Humber River Bridge and then east all the way to Commissoner's Road.
The Gardiner Expressway was closed until Parkside with a bad accident. The radio said 3 vehicles crashed with 6 people hosipitalized (3 serious). One of the cars looked awful.
No issues -- except my right foot got caught in a pot hole gap -- aargh! At the end of 4 hours 35 minutes, I was soaking wet. I don't fathom running in a race in pouring rain -- knock on wood.
Looking forward to the Around The Bay 30 K at the end of the month. Also looking forward to getting in 3 runs during the March Break which is coming soon!
I ordered the file of the 1 photo taken of me at the Chilly half marathon. It hasn't been e-mailed to me yet. I'll post it on my blog as well as get an 8x10 developed.
33.79 K. YTD = 339.69 K
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tuesday -- 10:1 (X5)
Tuesday's 10:1 (x5)
6.69 K -- slow run after 2 days rest from Chilly half marathon. No issues. YTD = 305.90 K
6.69 K -- slow run after 2 days rest from Chilly half marathon. No issues. YTD = 305.90 K
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Race Report: Chilly 1/2 Marathon
Arrived at the hotel at 9:00 am for the shuttle bus -- no wait and there were others behind. Arrived at City Hall with 45 minutes before the race. Went into City Hall to put on bib and time chip. Warmed up with 10:1 (x2) = 2.59 K. Beautiful morning -- sunny but a bit chilly (no pun!) and nice view of the lakeshre. Wore the sunglasses.
Since I was warmed up, did some stretches. With about 10 minutes to go, got into the corrals and stood just ahead of the 2:15 pace bunny -- not much else to go since it was crowded. It was cold just standing around.
At 10:05 am, the gun went off. It took 3 minutes 8 seconds for me to reach the time chip mat. I went off a bit too fast and slowed down. From the Lakeshore, it took 5K to make it to New Street, where we ran until the 11K, and then south on Burloak Dr., then the remainder west on the Lakeshore Rd to the finish line. What I liked about this race, in particular, was lots of downhill running. There were a few uphills but either it was flat or downhill. It was scenic, the volunteers and police were great, and it was organized.
The finish line was fine as it wasn't a stand-still. I was able to walk a bit to cool down. The finisher's medal is great! The chilli was hot.
The race proved to be both physical and mental. More mental in the final third of the race (and the downhills helped). My chip time is 2:03:53 (gun time 2:07:01). I placed 1299 overall (out of 2260); 125 out of 149 in my age group; 764 out of 995 in my gender group. http://www.chiptimeresults.com/
Today = 21.25 K (according to Garmin) + 2.59 K = 23.84 K
YTD = 299.21 K
Very pleased with the organization of this race. It's definitely one of my favourite races! The only negative I can find is 7 runners all in 1 line. There were other instances of 3 runners in a line (and they took the entire width of the runway -- maybe a wider runway? I didn't like the no race day bib pick-up rule but oh well...
The bus driver was funny: "I feel guilty. While everyone was running, I was eating donuts" :-)
Since I was warmed up, did some stretches. With about 10 minutes to go, got into the corrals and stood just ahead of the 2:15 pace bunny -- not much else to go since it was crowded. It was cold just standing around.
At 10:05 am, the gun went off. It took 3 minutes 8 seconds for me to reach the time chip mat. I went off a bit too fast and slowed down. From the Lakeshore, it took 5K to make it to New Street, where we ran until the 11K, and then south on Burloak Dr., then the remainder west on the Lakeshore Rd to the finish line. What I liked about this race, in particular, was lots of downhill running. There were a few uphills but either it was flat or downhill. It was scenic, the volunteers and police were great, and it was organized.
The finish line was fine as it wasn't a stand-still. I was able to walk a bit to cool down. The finisher's medal is great! The chilli was hot.
The race proved to be both physical and mental. More mental in the final third of the race (and the downhills helped). My chip time is 2:03:53 (gun time 2:07:01). I placed 1299 overall (out of 2260); 125 out of 149 in my age group; 764 out of 995 in my gender group. http://www.chiptimeresults.com/
Today = 21.25 K (according to Garmin) + 2.59 K = 23.84 K
YTD = 299.21 K
Very pleased with the organization of this race. It's definitely one of my favourite races! The only negative I can find is 7 runners all in 1 line. There were other instances of 3 runners in a line (and they took the entire width of the runway -- maybe a wider runway? I didn't like the no race day bib pick-up rule but oh well...
The bus driver was funny: "I feel guilty. While everyone was running, I was eating donuts" :-)
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