Saturday, November 5, 2011
Opps, Run of the Dead
So I forgot to write about run #2, last weekend on Oct 30th I ran the 10K Run of the Dead in Southwest Detroit with Amy and Wendy. Last year this was the first 10K I ever did. Last year my time was 10:37, this year 9:47. I am super proud of this and it was a great run.
2 runs later...
Well being it a half month after the half, I should really ahve posted earlier - but life gets busy and time gets sparse.
The Half on Oct 16th was awesome. I can't really name everything that was so awesome but I will try...
Beautiful morning (Wendy's Dad dropped us off downtown, super nice Peanut!)
Was with Amy and Wendy (Wendy dropped us at mile 10 and completed the full marathon)
Ran with my iPod and it was better, not that I had realized what it would be like previously.
The Ambassador Bridge - phenomenal is all I can say. truly beautiful running up and over into Canada. I think this is the whole point of running this race. It was gorgeous. I forgot we were running uphill. I even screamed "Down river baby" as I crossed and looked to the south.
The energy of the runners was over the top!
Canada was nice all along the water with a view of the city. Someone had the best sign I have ever seen, it read "Your feet hurt because you are kicking so much ass".
We went through the tunnel at mile 6/7. Hot as Hades in there - ugh. I hated coming out too - it was like being sucked into a vacuum.
I started to tire out around mile 12...as always my confidence shakes toward the end. I have no idea why this happens, but I need to work on it. Amy had kicked into overdrive at this point. We ran around Campus Martius and crossed the finish line in 2:21. Whoo, beating my Chicago time by 4 minutes.
The very best part of this race was that Dominic and the boys were there at the end. Leo was holding a sign that said "Go Mom" and my heart melted. I love them all so much. it was the perfect ending.
We headed over to Tina's in Allen Park for breakfast with Amy/Fen and their kids. Relaxed a bit. Wendy and Will came by later in the afternoon and I got to hear about her run. What a rock star! 26.2 for her.
Later in the week, Amy called and asked, "hey next year, we do the full?"
So this blog may need to be renamed!
The Half on Oct 16th was awesome. I can't really name everything that was so awesome but I will try...
Beautiful morning (Wendy's Dad dropped us off downtown, super nice Peanut!)
Was with Amy and Wendy (Wendy dropped us at mile 10 and completed the full marathon)
Ran with my iPod and it was better, not that I had realized what it would be like previously.
The Ambassador Bridge - phenomenal is all I can say. truly beautiful running up and over into Canada. I think this is the whole point of running this race. It was gorgeous. I forgot we were running uphill. I even screamed "Down river baby" as I crossed and looked to the south.
The energy of the runners was over the top!
Canada was nice all along the water with a view of the city. Someone had the best sign I have ever seen, it read "Your feet hurt because you are kicking so much ass".
We went through the tunnel at mile 6/7. Hot as Hades in there - ugh. I hated coming out too - it was like being sucked into a vacuum.
I started to tire out around mile 12...as always my confidence shakes toward the end. I have no idea why this happens, but I need to work on it. Amy had kicked into overdrive at this point. We ran around Campus Martius and crossed the finish line in 2:21. Whoo, beating my Chicago time by 4 minutes.
The very best part of this race was that Dominic and the boys were there at the end. Leo was holding a sign that said "Go Mom" and my heart melted. I love them all so much. it was the perfect ending.
We headed over to Tina's in Allen Park for breakfast with Amy/Fen and their kids. Relaxed a bit. Wendy and Will came by later in the afternoon and I got to hear about her run. What a rock star! 26.2 for her.
Later in the week, Amy called and asked, "hey next year, we do the full?"
So this blog may need to be renamed!
Friday, October 14, 2011
2 days
About this time Sunday i will be finishiong the half marathon in Detroit! the weekend is finally here. Amy and I are very excited. I don't have the anxiety this time that I did in Chicago...just hope I can do my best. It would be great to improve my time. I did 2 short fast runs this week and the awesome run on Sunday. I feel ready. Will do some pilates today and call it good.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Best Run Ever!!!!!!
This morning was seriously the best run I have ever had. 8 miles, 60 degrees, fall in Michigan and 9:46/mile. It was what I would hope for every run...just breathing, hearing my feet hit the ground and being overwhelmed by the pure joy of being ALIVE. This is why I run.
Tomorrow is the one week point before the Half Marathon in Detroit!!! I now feel more ready than I had all week. I had a 4 day stomach ache a few mediocre runs. My head is now in it and I feel better. I also did some Pilates stretching yesterday and I think that really helped a lot.
Tomorrow is the one week point before the Half Marathon in Detroit!!! I now feel more ready than I had all week. I had a 4 day stomach ache a few mediocre runs. My head is now in it and I feel better. I also did some Pilates stretching yesterday and I think that really helped a lot.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
2 weeks out
The Freep half is 2 weeks from tomorrow. Looking forward to it as it gets closer - which is a good thing given my recent illness (sinus infection) and general lack of enthusiasm. I had forgotten how much I love running in the cooler weather - in fact, bring on the snow!!!!!!
Yesterday I ran 5 in Dearborn after dropping Leo off to go up north with my parents. It was really great. All the big trees and the leaves just beginning to change. The wind was pretty stron, I think highs were 40 mph yesterday - but the air was super crisp, around 50 degrees. I did not realize I was sweating until it was over. And I ran one of my faster times, 9:39.
Yesterday I ran 5 in Dearborn after dropping Leo off to go up north with my parents. It was really great. All the big trees and the leaves just beginning to change. The wind was pretty stron, I think highs were 40 mph yesterday - but the air was super crisp, around 50 degrees. I did not realize I was sweating until it was over. And I ran one of my faster times, 9:39.
Preparing for my eventual marathon...maybe in 2014. I nabbed a four bottle fuel belt at TJ Maxx for $9.99 - unheard of! I ran with it for a test, and really I did like it.
Jamie is out this morning, runing the 5k red october run fro Oakwood hospital. It was my first run last year. Same dreary weather, wind and rain. I am so excited that he is getting into this running thing. The more the merrier!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Lessons learned
Everything I read says you learn from every run...and as I rack up the miles I am finding this so true.
I have been in a total funk since Labor Day - not looking forward to runs, feeling exhausted and well like running is not a priority. So, when Wendy offered to watch Mateo Thursday night so I could go for a night run outdoors instead of the treadmill, I felt a little more enthused. I kicked it off hard and fast, to wind up with a terrible side cramp about .5 miles into the run. I thought - ah i will run this out....so after 4 miles at 9:30 pace I could not take another step running and had to walk 2 blocks, felt like a total failure. After berating myself, I jogged home, slowly.
Lesson, I feel the funk for a reason. probably have asked too much of myself too soon. Big cool down planned for after the Freep Half.
Last weekend at the Grosse Point run, I ran with a shin splint. I was ok - but the pain was pretty intense. Amy and I placed last out of 8 women in out age range. We had a 10:22, which I thought was pretty good - but apparently those chicks in GP are serious :)
I have been in a total funk since Labor Day - not looking forward to runs, feeling exhausted and well like running is not a priority. So, when Wendy offered to watch Mateo Thursday night so I could go for a night run outdoors instead of the treadmill, I felt a little more enthused. I kicked it off hard and fast, to wind up with a terrible side cramp about .5 miles into the run. I thought - ah i will run this out....so after 4 miles at 9:30 pace I could not take another step running and had to walk 2 blocks, felt like a total failure. After berating myself, I jogged home, slowly.
Lesson, I feel the funk for a reason. probably have asked too much of myself too soon. Big cool down planned for after the Freep Half.
Last weekend at the Grosse Point run, I ran with a shin splint. I was ok - but the pain was pretty intense. Amy and I placed last out of 8 women in out age range. We had a 10:22, which I thought was pretty good - but apparently those chicks in GP are serious :)
Friday, September 9, 2011
Moving on...
Training for the FREEP half marathon began immediately...though I did need some recovery time, a week out and I was back at it.
I've had a mix of good and bad runs since then. Seems I am a little burned out, bored with the same runs and tired tired tired. Anxiety from school starting from the boys had me running poorly over the weekend and awesome on Wednesday night after it was over.
We went up north on Friday. I got a run in before we left and then ran 9 miles around lake Cadillac on Sunday. That was pretty nice. Wish there was a McDonalds to take a potty break at on every run! The lake was beautiful and the trail was great - will definitely do that again. I felt slow on the run - no GPS to tell, but overall felt pretty casual, not pushing myself. On Tuesday morning I ran 3 miles up there and it was awesome. 38 degrees - reminded me that I am a winter person, loving the cold weather to run in. It is exhilarating.
After the Kindergarten was off and the day was a success, I ran on Wednesday night. Though we are experiencing the effects of a recent hurricane, it was pouring rain and dark at 9pm when i set out - it was a fabulous run. 5 miles at 9:55, not bad for me. I am planning to run again tonight, though my legs are feeling the miles this week. Once the Freep is over, I think I will be taking it easy until the spring! Unless there is some crazy winter run that comes up.
I've had a mix of good and bad runs since then. Seems I am a little burned out, bored with the same runs and tired tired tired. Anxiety from school starting from the boys had me running poorly over the weekend and awesome on Wednesday night after it was over.
We went up north on Friday. I got a run in before we left and then ran 9 miles around lake Cadillac on Sunday. That was pretty nice. Wish there was a McDonalds to take a potty break at on every run! The lake was beautiful and the trail was great - will definitely do that again. I felt slow on the run - no GPS to tell, but overall felt pretty casual, not pushing myself. On Tuesday morning I ran 3 miles up there and it was awesome. 38 degrees - reminded me that I am a winter person, loving the cold weather to run in. It is exhilarating.
After the Kindergarten was off and the day was a success, I ran on Wednesday night. Though we are experiencing the effects of a recent hurricane, it was pouring rain and dark at 9pm when i set out - it was a fabulous run. 5 miles at 9:55, not bad for me. I am planning to run again tonight, though my legs are feeling the miles this week. Once the Freep is over, I think I will be taking it easy until the spring! Unless there is some crazy winter run that comes up.
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