I ran 4.5 miles by myself today at lunch. I ran the scenic "Burke Airport" route. I don't think I was quite as slow as yesterday but I do run very slow when I am running alone.
This gives me a total of 15 days of running in May for 76.5 miles. I have run 227 miles in 2007.
Comparing to 2006, I ran 16 days in May for 74.5 miles, and had 250.5 miles for the year at that point.
In June 2006 I ran 86 miles. This year I have a goal to run 120.
Weight = 180 lbs.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Wednesday Easy 4 Miles - Very Slow
Most of my running buddies ran at 11 today so I was by myself at noon. I decided to do the Tremont route without the extra hill (and 1.5 miles) at the end. I ran it very slowly.
The weather was warm, and I'm still recovering from both my weekend race and last night's 4.5 miles.
I did do leg-extensions and leg flexes before my run, 3 sets of 10 for each exercise. Doing this every month or so helps to prevent aching in my knees.
Weight = 182 lbs.
The weather was warm, and I'm still recovering from both my weekend race and last night's 4.5 miles.
I did do leg-extensions and leg flexes before my run, 3 sets of 10 for each exercise. Doing this every month or so helps to prevent aching in my knees.
Weight = 182 lbs.
Eagle Run - 2006 vs 2007
The table below shows my mile splits from 2006 & 2007 in the same race, also how much faster or slower I was in 2007 for the individual mile, and cumulatively in the race.
| 2006 | 2007 | Mile | Total | |
| Mile 1 | 6:12 | 6:10 | -:02 | -:02 |
| Mile 2 | 6:26 | 6:36 | +:10 | +:08 |
| Mile 3 | 7:02 | 6:49 | -:13 | -:05 |
| Mile 4 | 7:12 | 7:20 | +:08 | +:03 |
| Mile 5 | 6:41 | 7:04 | +:23 | +:26 |
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Tuesday Night Running Club - 4.5 Miles
After missing several weeks due to soccer practice, I was back with the gang tonight. There were 7 of us, including nephews Tom and Cory on bikes, my brother Greg and brother in law Ken, along with friends Brad and Randy on foot.
Randy was has some foot pain that he thinks may be plantar fascitis. So he and I ran a little slower. Ken, Greg, and Brad ran "negative splits", or they ran faster the 2nd half of the run, after we turned around, than on the way out.
Brad bought Popsicles after we were done. As usual, many topics were discussed during and after the run, including speculation on whose car-alarm was going off in the grocery parking lot, and why.
Greg, Tom, and Cory were on their way back to Cory's brother Zorlod's apartment to watch the Cavs-Pistons game 4.
Randy was has some foot pain that he thinks may be plantar fascitis. So he and I ran a little slower. Ken, Greg, and Brad ran "negative splits", or they ran faster the 2nd half of the run, after we turned around, than on the way out.
Brad bought Popsicles after we were done. As usual, many topics were discussed during and after the run, including speculation on whose car-alarm was going off in the grocery parking lot, and why.
Greg, Tom, and Cory were on their way back to Cory's brother Zorlod's apartment to watch the Cavs-Pistons game 4.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
5 Mile Race - Official Time
My official time was 33:59.7, I was 30th place overall and 5th out of 22 in my age group.
There were 234 runners in the race all together.
There were 234 runners in the race all together.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
5 Mile Race - 34:00
I had a 5 Mile race today. I ran the same race last year and finished 21st in 33:33. I was hoping to improve on last years time.
There was a light rain falling before the race but it was warm enough that it didn't feel bad at all. Keeping your shoes and feet dry was the important thing. We got to the race about an hour before the start and had plenty of time to warm up, change into racing shoes, and make a last minute bathroom stop.
We lined up, the bell rang, and we were off. I felt pretty at ease the first mile, I was around 25th in 6:10. I was running right behind a very experienced runner about my age, John N.
After the mile mark John picked up the pace slightly but I tried to stay in contact with his group. I still felt pretty good and hit the 2 mile mark in 12:46, a 6:36 2nd mile.
I slowed down a little in the 3rd mile and a group of 2 guys passed me, my 3 mile time was 19:35 for a 6:49 mile. Still doing well and ahead of pace for last years time. The 4th mile I actually thought I was gaining on one of the guys ahead of me but there were several turns so maybe I misjudged my pace. My 4-mile split was around 26:55, I don't remember exactly. Whatever it was, that mile was around 7:20 and that cost me alot of time in the race.
Another pair of runners (older guy and younger girl) passed me about this time. I tried to stay with them but quickly fell off their pace. I high-fived my family as I ran past them and finished right at 34:00, somewhere around 29th place if my count is correct.
At this race they have your age division clearly marked on your number and they pass out the awards right as you come through the chute. As a 35-39 male, I didn't place in my age group.
About a half-hour later, the kids ran the 1-mile fun run. My 10-year old son Levi has run this race the past 2 years and had a 6:10 last year for 10th place. This year he finished 6th in 5:42. I'll probably write more about the kids race in one of my other blogs later this weekend.
There was a light rain falling before the race but it was warm enough that it didn't feel bad at all. Keeping your shoes and feet dry was the important thing. We got to the race about an hour before the start and had plenty of time to warm up, change into racing shoes, and make a last minute bathroom stop.
We lined up, the bell rang, and we were off. I felt pretty at ease the first mile, I was around 25th in 6:10. I was running right behind a very experienced runner about my age, John N.
After the mile mark John picked up the pace slightly but I tried to stay in contact with his group. I still felt pretty good and hit the 2 mile mark in 12:46, a 6:36 2nd mile.
I slowed down a little in the 3rd mile and a group of 2 guys passed me, my 3 mile time was 19:35 for a 6:49 mile. Still doing well and ahead of pace for last years time. The 4th mile I actually thought I was gaining on one of the guys ahead of me but there were several turns so maybe I misjudged my pace. My 4-mile split was around 26:55, I don't remember exactly. Whatever it was, that mile was around 7:20 and that cost me alot of time in the race.
Another pair of runners (older guy and younger girl) passed me about this time. I tried to stay with them but quickly fell off their pace. I high-fived my family as I ran past them and finished right at 34:00, somewhere around 29th place if my count is correct.
At this race they have your age division clearly marked on your number and they pass out the awards right as you come through the chute. As a 35-39 male, I didn't place in my age group.
About a half-hour later, the kids ran the 1-mile fun run. My 10-year old son Levi has run this race the past 2 years and had a 6:10 last year for 10th place. This year he finished 6th in 5:42. I'll probably write more about the kids race in one of my other blogs later this weekend.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Thursday 5.5 Miles
I ran the Tremont route plus commercial hill today with Rick, Vicki, and Milica. Actually, Rick and Vicki cut out at the 4 mile mark. It was warm again, I felt pretty good today.
I plan to run easy on Friday as I have a race coming up on Saturday, a 5-Miler.
Weight = 185 lbs
I plan to run easy on Friday as I have a race coming up on Saturday, a 5-Miler.
Weight = 185 lbs
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