Finally starting to get some consistency in my runs' at the Park. Up to about 5 miles per day. Some guy went flying by me yesterday morning, cranking out in the low 5's. Frustrating for sure when you are on the back end of that. However I have to remind myself that I'm not even looking to be competitive until this time next year.
Trying to eat better at the moment. Lots of cottage cheese in the AM, some greek yogurt, brown rice and black beans with some chicken and replacing much of my caffeine intake with good ol water.
No idea what the half will be like in a little over 2 months but I feel better about it than 2 weeks ago. Believe I'm at the point where I can start adding about 1mile a week to 1-2 runs as my recovery gets better. I'm walking around with dead legs all the time.
Tested out a pair of Puma Faas 500. A nice shoe for tempo's and roadwork or if you just like a shoe that helps, for me at least, keep the cadence up there. The rocker does a good job of pulling you through the footstrike and off the toe quickly. At my current size, just can't use them daily as they beat me up too much, but once a week is good.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Houston we have a problem
Josh Cox talks about getting "carjacked" and being chased by the person....in a car..hmmm
....some discrepancies noted in the comments
http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2012/01/u-s-olympic-marathon-hopeful-victim-of-attempted-car-jacking-in-houston
In other news, the LetsRun message boards note that Ritz may not be flying into Houston until tomorrow? Here's to hoping he flies safely. Also interesting articles and links on Ryan Hall and the group of 10 that is likely fighting for that 3rd spot.
Finally a stretch of quality weather for the next 7-10 days. Looking forward to getting out and running in shorts while still January!
....some discrepancies noted in the comments
http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2012/01/u-s-olympic-marathon-hopeful-victim-of-attempted-car-jacking-in-houston
In other news, the LetsRun message boards note that Ritz may not be flying into Houston until tomorrow? Here's to hoping he flies safely. Also interesting articles and links on Ryan Hall and the group of 10 that is likely fighting for that 3rd spot.
Finally a stretch of quality weather for the next 7-10 days. Looking forward to getting out and running in shorts while still January!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
A possible purpose?
Today I did something but good and stupid, typical male stuff. I registered for the Platte River Half, www.platteriverhalf.com.
Always wanted to run it and this year seemed like as good as any, so why not? Well because I'm in zero shape. Not the way fit athletes talk about being "out" of shape. I'm fat, slow and have no base.
Did something similar a few years ago while living in Dallas. Was running about 3-5/mi day for a few weeks. Then I ran 7 miles on Thursday and 6 miles on Friday. On Sat AM I was running a half marathon with my 2 longest runs the 2 days prior. Worked out relatively ok, minus the soreness for a few days and finished just over 2:00. Slow, but for where I was at, totally fine.
I'm hoping this helps me get the day to day consistency needed to get back into some semblance of shape, other than "round." I don't miss a day, I miss a week and if a week...a month. I ran on the 2 single digit days after the big snow in December, but barely since.
Time to get to work, still a little bit of time left in today and the park should be nice and empty just how I like it!
See you on the roads
Always wanted to run it and this year seemed like as good as any, so why not? Well because I'm in zero shape. Not the way fit athletes talk about being "out" of shape. I'm fat, slow and have no base.
Did something similar a few years ago while living in Dallas. Was running about 3-5/mi day for a few weeks. Then I ran 7 miles on Thursday and 6 miles on Friday. On Sat AM I was running a half marathon with my 2 longest runs the 2 days prior. Worked out relatively ok, minus the soreness for a few days and finished just over 2:00. Slow, but for where I was at, totally fine.
I'm hoping this helps me get the day to day consistency needed to get back into some semblance of shape, other than "round." I don't miss a day, I miss a week and if a week...a month. I ran on the 2 single digit days after the big snow in December, but barely since.
Time to get to work, still a little bit of time left in today and the park should be nice and empty just how I like it!
See you on the roads
Monday, January 2, 2012
New Year's & Resolutions
I try to not get too involved with resolutions around the New Year. If you were waiting for an arbitrary day to make life changes, they probably aren't going to stick.
Some nice running in the Southwest while visiting the folks, always nice to be closer to sea level. My lungs are much happier at lower altitude although it takes 2-3 days for the bump.
First run back at the park tomorrow, probably just an easy couple of lower loops to ease back into lower temps and higher elevation.
Received the Colorado Runner Mag in the mail while gone, thinking Cottonwood Classic will be the first true race of the year and then a qualifying time for Bolder Boulder.
Olympic Trials Marathon for the men/women in just under 2 weeks. The men are a crapshoot. Can Galen Rupp and possibly Mo Trafeh make the US team having never run the full distance? Is Ritz healthy? What about Meb? A ton of 2:11 types also could be in the mix....of course no online streaming thanks to NBC. Without the live stream a 2 hour race will be whittled down to a handful of actual minutes showing the start, middle, break and finish while intermixing stories of supposed "interest". I'm interested in the racing, period.
the women, it appears to be Desi, Shalane and TBA. That 3rd spot is the fun battle for about 6-8 women.
Was doing the math when it comes to hitting my goals and realized I probably need to run about 315 days to get there this year, so about 1 day off a week. Today I didn't run so that already puts me behind the 8 ball!
Thanks for reading...
Some nice running in the Southwest while visiting the folks, always nice to be closer to sea level. My lungs are much happier at lower altitude although it takes 2-3 days for the bump.
First run back at the park tomorrow, probably just an easy couple of lower loops to ease back into lower temps and higher elevation.
Received the Colorado Runner Mag in the mail while gone, thinking Cottonwood Classic will be the first true race of the year and then a qualifying time for Bolder Boulder.
Olympic Trials Marathon for the men/women in just under 2 weeks. The men are a crapshoot. Can Galen Rupp and possibly Mo Trafeh make the US team having never run the full distance? Is Ritz healthy? What about Meb? A ton of 2:11 types also could be in the mix....of course no online streaming thanks to NBC. Without the live stream a 2 hour race will be whittled down to a handful of actual minutes showing the start, middle, break and finish while intermixing stories of supposed "interest". I'm interested in the racing, period.
the women, it appears to be Desi, Shalane and TBA. That 3rd spot is the fun battle for about 6-8 women.
Was doing the math when it comes to hitting my goals and realized I probably need to run about 315 days to get there this year, so about 1 day off a week. Today I didn't run so that already puts me behind the 8 ball!
Thanks for reading...
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Welcome to my blog
The title says it all. I do most of my running at Wash Park in Denver, CO. Whether it's running to the park and back, doing loops around the park, etc, Wash Park is my go to route.
Some days I get up to Boulder and run Mags or even just a chill run on South Boulder Creek/Bobolink and the Res for some soft roads and tougher options.
Sunday is the best day, because there is normally a race going on. Well 20 people are racing and 500 people are sort of walk/jogging. We play 5k Bingo and look for the person with the most accessories. A good score is someone in a pair of Vibram's, Camelbak, Fuel Belt, GPS and iPod. Proper needs for your local 5k.
A bit about me, currently fat and out of shape. My goal for 2012 is to run over 2000 miles at the Park or in routes going to/from and pad it with runs in Boulder. If I get there it will be a good sign that a) the Mayan calendar was incorrect and b) I'm not injured
That's about it, off to hit the park this morning for about 5 miles or so before work!
Some days I get up to Boulder and run Mags or even just a chill run on South Boulder Creek/Bobolink and the Res for some soft roads and tougher options.
Sunday is the best day, because there is normally a race going on. Well 20 people are racing and 500 people are sort of walk/jogging. We play 5k Bingo and look for the person with the most accessories. A good score is someone in a pair of Vibram's, Camelbak, Fuel Belt, GPS and iPod. Proper needs for your local 5k.
A bit about me, currently fat and out of shape. My goal for 2012 is to run over 2000 miles at the Park or in routes going to/from and pad it with runs in Boulder. If I get there it will be a good sign that a) the Mayan calendar was incorrect and b) I'm not injured
That's about it, off to hit the park this morning for about 5 miles or so before work!
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