Temperature went down to about 33F. Still, not bad for this time of year. Ran to Finkbine with the FR-405. Wasn't sure if it was working properly. It seems like you can have a virtual partner, even if you didn't set your distance or time! That is great. Knee has been recovering.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tuesday 6 Miles
I was excited to run this morning in this unusual January Iowa weather, 45F! Having days like this should make it a lot easier to train for a Spring marathon!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Week Eight
Week started with the rest day after the Sunday long run. I feel pretty tired from yesterday's 15 M run and hike. Did some weight lifting, dumbell curls and bench presses; also, did some stretching and abs work. The right knee and now also my left hip hurt last night! I hope one day of rest is enough to recover.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
LSD Sunday 15 M
Is this what they call "recovery run"? Broke my 5K PR yesterday and my body still felt pretty good during the day, just afeeling some sore muscles. I wasn't sure if I should follow the marathon training plan today, long run, 15 miles, but I did. Around mile 10 or 12, my legs felt like they were made of lead, and bones and muscles started aching in weird places. I slowed down a little bit and continued my run.
I enjoyed the beautiful trail and river along the trail. I was thankful to be able to be running in such beautiful area.
Went hiking to the Greenbelt Trail in Cedar Rapids in the afternoon with the whole family. The kids seemed to be full of energy. They ran and hiked up the hills and played in the snow.
I enjoyed the beautiful trail and river along the trail. I was thankful to be able to be running in such beautiful area.
Went hiking to the Greenbelt Trail in Cedar Rapids in the afternoon with the whole family. The kids seemed to be full of energy. They ran and hiked up the hills and played in the snow.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Amana Freezer 5K
Race started at 10 AM (10:10 AM) and pickup package at 9 AM. Checked temp 22F, cold!
Set my Garmin to 5K and a 7:30 pace. Race started ten minutes after. I looked at my Garmin after a few minutes and I read some 80 ft! Was I 80 ft ahead of my virtual partner, or had I ran just 80 ft? That number kept increasing, and I had strange doubts. I was just happy to see I was ahead of my virtual partner and I was probably running too fast. So, I knew I could slow down a little bit (to do a negative split). Well, as expected, around Mile 2, there was a hill. I knew I was doing OK with my pace. Going down the hill was slippery, but I took advantage of gravity. In the last mile, there was wind going against the runners. Turned left and a guy wanted to beat me. We both ran as fast as we could to the finish line.
They posted results right after the race, and I found my name. I could not believe the pace: 6:55 min/mile! fourth place in my age group. There are definitely some fast runners in that race. I was able to chat with the top runners. It's nice to see they are normal guys down to earth. It was a fun race!
Three top runners in each age group were awarded precious medals. I wished I could have gotten one. I believe I will have a chance if I keep training hard and smart.
Set my Garmin to 5K and a 7:30 pace. Race started ten minutes after. I looked at my Garmin after a few minutes and I read some 80 ft! Was I 80 ft ahead of my virtual partner, or had I ran just 80 ft? That number kept increasing, and I had strange doubts. I was just happy to see I was ahead of my virtual partner and I was probably running too fast. So, I knew I could slow down a little bit (to do a negative split). Well, as expected, around Mile 2, there was a hill. I knew I was doing OK with my pace. Going down the hill was slippery, but I took advantage of gravity. In the last mile, there was wind going against the runners. Turned left and a guy wanted to beat me. We both ran as fast as we could to the finish line.
They posted results right after the race, and I found my name. I could not believe the pace: 6:55 min/mile! fourth place in my age group. There are definitely some fast runners in that race. I was able to chat with the top runners. It's nice to see they are normal guys down to earth. It was a fun race!
Three top runners in each age group were awarded precious medals. I wished I could have gotten one. I believe I will have a chance if I keep training hard and smart.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Rest Day
It's Friday! I got a good rest this morning. My knees feel great. But, I heard there will be more of that white stuff falling tonight. It won't be much, so I expect roads will be clean tomorrow.
I learned today about a Chilean writer who lives right here in Iowa City. I wonder why I haven't had the opportunity to meet him? I looked him up and found out he is no longer here in Iowa. He has been named Chilean embassador in Mexico. I hope I have the chance to meet him some day.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Easy Run 5 Miles
Following the training program. Set the Garmin for 9:00 min/mile pace. I was able to run a little bit faster than that! Weather was great (32 F). Now, let's give some rest to those legs until Saturday.
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