MCT - Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 00:23:29 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Volunteered at the HTC Quarter Marathon. My grandson Aiden helped and did a great job handing out water(without putting his fingers inside the cup) and giving high 5s. This evening I did 5 miles once relieved of grandson watching duties to keep my streak alive. Sunday I am doing a practice run of the Traprock 17K. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1652817861 tlz - Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 01:42:25 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 6 miles tonight - 9:05 pace. Mike, the fingers make the water taste better, no? :P ceb - Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 04:29:56 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Distance: 5.06 miles (Sat) Time: 47:03 Pace: 9:18 / mile Course: To Ayer Center, then through the rotary and back home. Flat Weather: Cloudy cool, 36 deg. No wind Elevation Gain: 89 ft. Shoes: OLD ones. T-Minus: 16 days https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1653040935 Comment: Had breakfast with the Concord Runners and bagged to run because it was wet cold and snowy with slush all over. MUCH later in the day (after work) I decided to run in my OLD shoes. NEW ones seem unpredictable! I'm clueless as to which ones to wear for the race. Yesterday's run and how I felt all day today at work -- before my run -- indicated the NEW ones might be a problem after all. Yesterday I thought otherwise. The OLD ones today, seemed not to cause as much pain. PL=2 to 3. After icing and heat, PL=1. MCT - Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 16:54:31 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Ran Bimbler Bash 10K(really 7+ miles) today. Didn't know what to expect having never run a Bimbler before. Figured 2 hours or less is OK. I finished in 1:38 and placed 2nd in my age group. Very happy with that. Wet and very muddy. Lou Loban was running the food stand after our finish. 53 miles for the week. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1654491839 ceb - Monday, April 3, 2017 at 04:25:11 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) I worked out a PACE CHART for Boston today. Since they say I need 4:10 to qualify, I've subtracted a whole 3 minutes from it to insure entry into 2018 (in the event I am insane enough to run another marathon... and hey! I might be). So, that would make the needed time 4:07. The following chart is accurate for a 4:06:56 marathon. The linear pace is 9:25 per mile. Can I do it? We shall see. "You got this Chip." You got this!
Distance: 15.00 miles (Sun) Time: 02:23:47 Pace: 9:35 / mile Course: Pinnacle Hill in Harvard, then down to Harvard Center and back Weather: Clear, cool and dry with near half moon lighting the roads Elevation Gain: 1,636 ft. Shoes: OLD ones. T-Minus: 15 days https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1655503046 Comment: Wore yet a third pair of OLDER shoes and abandoned that idea after about 20 strides since they felt too big and loose. Had a gut feeling the most recent OLD pair would not aggravate my foot too much. Took a gamble with the lack of cushioning. Felt reasonably well during the whole 15 mile run with no stops. Drank 16 oz. water just before running. Pain seemed about the same as on most recent runs (PL=2 and sometimes 3). Oddly, it did not feel like the arch muscle itself had lost any of its "push-off" power at any point in the hills. It was also not too sore when flexing it -- which makes me think it is mainly a sheath (fascia) inflammation AROUND the working muscle. THAT apparently is not getting worse, but it's healing real slow if at all now. The pace was good. I tried to push it a bit, bit not so much that it wore me out or strained the foot. I'm thinking of purchasing some arch supports for the OLD less cushiony shoes. I wore the NEW shoes all day yesterday and they hurt! Go figure!! Dang! If the arch supports in the OLD shoes help the pain, I may wear them in Boston. Tracy (and Joe), thanks again for the recommendation on 15 miles (not 20)! I think this might really save me. Weekly summary: 42.11 4.89 miles under plan tlz - Monday, April 3, 2017 at 09:58:22 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Ran 14 miles with Vanessa at around a 10 min. pace. Parked at LaSalle's in Collinsville and ran toward and past the VDP (virtual dirt pile) for 7 miles and back. Then had coffee and pastry at LaSalle's. 28 miles for me for the week. Lake Waramaug is looking bleaker and bleaker. I was spent after the 14 yesterday, never mind twice that and then some. Perhaps targeting something in the fall might be a wiser choice. MCT - Monday, April 3, 2017 at 11:20:48 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 8 miles this morning. Stiff legs after the Bimbler race yesterday. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1655866112 ceb - Monday, April 3, 2017 at 20:27:36 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Rest day. Got me some inserts! lrb - Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 22:58:26 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 8+ @ 15+ Scottish Rite. Wet. Managed to lose my car key en route. Went back over the course to find it and didn't. Borrowed neighbor's car to get to work. Will look again tomorrow. Losing keys sucks. I will not run w/ my car keys again. I bet it's gonna cost big bucks for a new key. Glad you got a nice run in w/ Vanessa Tray. Mike, your Bimblers and streak are unbelievable. Hope the inserts / old shoes / new shoes and taper help you Chip to get a great Boston. Will be calling you to see how we can meet up before race and during race. http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/2103958964 ceb - Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 03:23:40 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Distance: 5.02 miles Time: 46:53 Pace: 9:21 / mile
Course: Flat through Ayer town center then through the rotary to Lazy Mary's restaurant + back Weather: overcast with light rain, more steady in last 2 miles. 39 deg with slight chill. Elevation Gain: 83 ft. Shoes: OLD ones WITH AWESOME INSERTS!!!!!!! T-Minus: 13 days https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1659014346 Comment: As my shoe comment indicates, I think I have found the key to happiness. INSERTS! I wore my OTHER OLDer shoes yesterday at work with the new inserts and immediately felt good in them all day. I tried using them in my less OLD shoes tonight running and experienced much less pain -- almost none at some points (PL = 0-1.5). Pace felt comfortable at about 70% effort. Tomorrow I'll try wearing the OLDer shoes that seem to be wider and have more remaining cushion than my most recent OLD ones. Still not sure which OLD ones to wear in the race, but I'm nearly convinced I won't be wearing he NEW ones. Lee, sorry to hear about the car key. Going back and not finding it must have doubly sucked. Glad you got a ride to work. Not that this is very funny to you, but I can't resist noticing at this very second that my entry included the sentence: "I have found the key to happiness." Hahaha. You can shoot me now.
On another matter, I just learned yesterday that Michael Wilson will not be able to take me in for the night on Sunday 4/16 at his place in Cambridge. He felt terrible about giving me this news, but I told him not to worry at all. His wife Janet booked an Easter party at their place way in advance and Michael forgot about the date. I have two work-around ideas, which we can discuss when you call. I'll mention them here. One is to drive to Alewife T-Station and park all day in the garage there on Monday 4/17 (and take the RED and GREEN lines to where I gotta go.) The other is to stay with you and Linda in Riverside, then take the GREEN line in to do my thing with the busses from Boston to Hopkinton. I have Sat, Sun and Monday off from work,. We'll talk. ps. Thanks for the shoe support. Get it? :) ceb - Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 01:12:29 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Distance: 6.06 miles Time: 57:41 Pace: 9:31 / mile
Ran a little too soon after dinner. Took it real slow. tlz - Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 23:44:58 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) I ran a TOTAL of 7 miles this week! And that was today - pace was 9:45. Something has been trying to kick my butt all week. I was stuck somewhere between not quite ill but definitely not well. The nursing homes have outbreaks of the flu, respiratory illness, and stomach virus! So I guess I should feel lucky that I'm not flat on my back. Not much energy though and super busy at work. People need to stop dying for just a bit! LOL lrb - Monday, April 10, 2017 at 01:10:19 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Tray, I got you beat by only a few miles. I ran a 5 miler in Sherman this morning. 1/2 mile cinder track, 10 times around. My phone died and my watch is MIA so I did it the old fashioned way and counted. Almost did an extra loop. Beautiful day to run. Went to a wine tasting after and then to a nice restaurant in Litchfield after that. My pace was just sub-10. So, call me a
ceb - Monday, April 10, 2017 at 04:35:10 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Distance: 12.0 miles Time: 1:50:35 Pace: 9:13 / mile Course: Pinnacle Hill in Harvard to Oak Hill Observatory and back Weather: beautiful, warm, sunny, light wind and 66 deg. Elevation Gain: 545 ft. Shoes: OLD (racing) shoes with inserts T-Minus: 8 days https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1668748267 Comment: Good run. Tried running a fairly linear pace and was able to keep it consistant. Felt good with little problems in the left foot. Skipped the tights and wore my shorts and a t-shirt. Tried to be conscious of NOT pushing too hard on the hill. It felt right to keep the pace where it was. I'll try not to eat too much this week but sooo would love to scarf down a bowl of Bryers vanilla ice cream. Maybe after Boston (with apple pie?) Mmmm! Weekly summary: 39.13 miles. basically on plan. MCT - Monday, April 10, 2017 at 10:36:57 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 8 miles into Bristol. Pace 11:47. Nice morning. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1669076170 ceb - Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 00:27:32 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Rest day from running. MCT - Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:55:41 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Did 7.5 miles in Hyannis MA. 11:39 pace. Beautiful morning as I went down towards the Kennedy Compound and then back past the Hyannis Marina. Flat and little traffic. Cape Cod Hospital bought a couple of x-ray units from me and we are planning the install. I'll be out here many times this summer. Gotta find some trails as the sunrises start earlier. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1670820344 ceb - Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 01:26:48 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Hey Mike, nice work on the Cape Cod Hospital X-Ray unit sales! 6.0 miles for me today at approximately a 9:35 pace. My watch was acting strangely in the first mile so I restarted it at the end of mile 1. Sunny and very warm today. Got my BAA mailing about a week ago and jotted down a few notes for all of you if you're interested in "following me" in real time on Monday the 17th. To TRACK ATHLETES go to baa.org and click on that tracking link. When there, enter my name: Charles E. Bradley, III Enter by bib # 23257 The site will change its home page "face" ON marathon Monday to include this feature. BOSTON STATS: NOTE: My 3rd Wave start time will be at 10:50 am (ideally) 1. Shooting (ideally) for a personal record since 2015 of 3:54:40 or better. (PACE = 8:57) Finish Time = 2:44:40 PM 2. Next will be to break 4:00:00 (PACE = 9:10) Finish Time = 2:50:00 PM 3. Next will be to qualify with 4:07:30 (the approximate 2.5 minutes has been subtracted from the needed 4:10:00 for my AG) (PACE = 9:27) Finish Time = 2:57:30 PM If I had to guess at a finishing marathon time, I will go out on a limb and say it will be 3:57 and change (PACE = 9:03) -- although I would be very happy with 4:07:30. Mile 16 to 21 will be the real test! lrb - Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 08:41:18 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/2119029830 Did 11.32 @ 15:53 pace to School of Swimming and back. Beautiful day to run. tlz - Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 13:27:53 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Mon. - 6 m/9:30 Tues. - rest Wed. - 7 m/10:20 MCT - Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 10:29:42 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 7.5 miles around the Manchester Airport in NH. 11:58 pace. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1674583583 ceb - Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 15:30:38 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) This post is for yesterday's run. I have not run today, but it will be 4 miles. Post will come later today. Distance - Wednesday 4/12: 5.00 miles Time: 46:29 Pace: 9:18 / mile Course: Groton Farm Loop partial Weather: Rain, 59 Elevation Gain: 242 ft. Shoes: OLDer training shoes with inserts T-Minus: 5 days Comment: Good run. Wore my OLDer training shoes to keep my racing ones dry since it rained the whole way. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1675037990 MCT - Friday, April 14, 2017 at 12:40:24 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 9 miles on roads and Sessions Woods trails. 12:36 pace. Great weather. I wanted to get some trail time in before Traprock tomorrow. Three bears have been hanging out between Sessions and my street. Haven't seen them but people are posting videos and pics. I included a video from Wednesday below. I run past this yard every time I go to Sessions. The guy did a good job scaring them off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0qIGg9W8qY https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1676480292 ceb - Friday, April 14, 2017 at 14:17:19 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Cool looking bears, Mike! Yes, he was pretty convincing with his "Goways!" Be sure NOT to bring honey with you next time you're out there! Still a day behind with my posting... Distance - Thursday 4/13: 5.50 miles Time: 54:31 Pace: 9:55 / mile Course: Flat. Into Ayer Center to the rotary and a bit, then back Weather: Beautiful Elevation Gain: 125 ft. Shoes: OLDer training shoes with inserts T-Minus: 4 days Comment: Consciously tried to slow the pace down and was not used to how that feels. Felt real good to back off and relax. These last 4 days seem to make sense this way. Weather was perfect. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1676785199 lrb - Friday, April 14, 2017 at 15:38:02 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/2123726420 5+ @ turtle pace. Yesterday's run. Home to Newington's XC fun run course and back. Running Darien 5k tomorrow. This will be my 90th 169 town race. Thinking of Mike in his Traprock, Chip in his Boston, Karen in her Traprock, and Tray in her stick-to-it-ive-ness. Happy Easter all.
Comment: Good run. Looking forward to the race and seeing you bro. Bring the book. I have a ton of old family photos Alan, our cousin, GAVE to me. Many we have never seen. You will NOT be disappointed by a long shot!!!!! Will put in 2 tomorrow and then take Sunday off. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1677881254 lrb - Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 20:19:19 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Ran a 3 miler in Darien (26:40) and placed 2 out of 4 and then ran a 5k in Woodbridge in 33:10. April Lionberger, her son Evan and I carpooled and arrived late. We ran the loop course backward because they didn't yell loud enough when we went left not right at the first turn. ceb - Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 01:47:26 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Distance: 2 miles Time: 20:17 Pace: 10:08 / mile Course: Up to he Groton wildflower garden area via Groton School Road Weather: 63 degrees, cloudy and windy with little spits of rain drops Elevation Gain: 112 ft. Shoes: OLD racing shoes with inserts (what I'll be wearing Monday) Comment: Well, this was the final run before tomorrows rest day! Took it slow and easy after a relaxing day in Boston picking up my number at the Expo at Hynes Convention Center. Getting TO that spot was amusingly challenging due to the enormous crowds at about 11:00 AM. Much happy conversation with fellow marathoners both there an on the subway trains. Did not drive there (Thank God). Ate lunch in Porter Square and then came home around 3:00 and took a nap. Makin' a good dinner here at home and looking forward to Easter Sunday and Monday with Lee and Linda. Off work on Tuesday! Nice pace in the Darien race, Lee. I calculated it was 8:53. Anything under 9 these days feels pretty darn good to me these days. Wow. Two races in 1 day! You seem to have handled being late AOK. Would have been nice if they YELLED louder! Jeez. See you Sunday. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1679803114 MCT - Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 11:39:05 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 5 miles post Traprock 17K. 12:11 pace. Sore legs. Traprock yesterday was a new route. About the same toughness but a little more elevation overall. That was my slowest Traprock yet with a 2:38:00 time. Was fun though. 57 miles for the week. Chip---> Good Luck tomorrow. Have fun. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1680511594 tlz - Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 16:05:10 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Nice goin' Lee and Mike on your races! I never made it out on Sat. but ran 8 this morning - 10:15 pace. 28 miles for the week. Chip, will be thinking about you tomorrow. Hope you have a terrific Boston! :) Happy Easter everyone! tlz - Monday, April 17, 2017 at 22:57:52 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 6 miles/9:25 pace MCT - Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 10:46:33 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Congrats Chip on a darn good finish time for Boston. Did you see that cave man running? This morning I did 9 miles in Peabody MA. Pace was 11:35. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1684207823 ceb - Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 17:56:20 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) I did Boston!! So glad to get this one "in the books" for me. As Lee knows, this one was "elusive" to me for many years. Thanks for all your support and "tracking" throughout the race. As you all may know by now, this was NOT an easy race by any means from about mile 18 on. Went out ahead of plan as shown in the split times, and at about 3 points, had to "lose my cookies." The heat and the pace got to me and (at mile 25) had to literally WILL my body to run. It was an experience in and of itself. I'll never forget it. Cramping in my calves after meeting Lee and Linda in the public garden had me down for a while, but dinner and Linda's amazing tiger balm menthol stuff seemed to take all pains away! Feel now like I could run a mile or two! But will take this day off to relax. On this day after, I seem to have pulled nothing and my left foot seems 90% ok! Needed about 4:07:30 to qualify (WITH the built in cushion) but crossed at 4:05:39, so I am in for next year if I go that route. I'm happy with the time. It was truly a memorable day! Thank you Lee and Linda! You made it the best! https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1684711846
Thanks Mike! I did not see the cave man. Tell me more about him when you get a moment. He sound VERY primative and cool! Tracy, nice pace on the 6 miles. Happy Easter to all as well! lrb - Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 00:38:48 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/2134685201 5+ at 13+. Two loops in my backyard. lrb - Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 13:48:00 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/2136802472 8+ @ 13+ Scottish Rite loop. Fell at mile 7. Not bad. Hand and knee bloody but totally fine. ceb - Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 15:38:35 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 3.14 miles today. Like that number Lee? I tacked on .02 to get it just for you! Felt relatively well. No issues. Pace was 9:38/mile. Sunny and breezy into Ayer Center and to the railroad overpass and back. Still amazed about Boston and how much fun it was despite the challenges. Wow. Glad you hung in there with your run today Lee. Glad you were not hurt more than were. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1686607874 tlz - Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 23:57:17 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Wow, Chip! Congratulations on an awesome Boston! I have never puked during or after a run and have no idea how people go on after puking. I am envious. LOL I think I'd be like, "God, I gotta lay down." Ran 9 today/9:35 pace. I am still considering running Lake Waramaug next Sun. I can't remember if they allow race day registration? I am afraid to commit. :/ Saw the preliminary forecast - 70/55 with chance of showers. MCT - Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 21:29:07 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Did 7 miles today but more important is that today is my 800th consecutive day running. That's 2.190 years without a day off. Boy am I tired!! Now to keep going to 1,000 days. Chip...that "caveman" was a 50ish year old guy who ran barefoot and basically naked. He had a small patch of cloth over his you know what. He had long dark hair, tanned, and rock solid. I think this link works--> http://www.runnersworld.com/boston-marathon/nearly-naked-caveman-crushes-boston-marathon Tracy...Do it!! Just finish and don't worry about the time. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1687903068 MCT - Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 13:23:59 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 18 miles on the Farmington River Trail. Pace was 10:58. Last long run before Waramaug next week. BTW...the port-o-potties are back on the trail and in Collinsville! Hallelujah! https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1691680093 lrb - Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 16:39:42 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Ran a 10k in N. Stonington yesterday @ 11. Kinda slow, just over 10 minute pace. Also kinda raw, wet and windy. Raised money for a great cause, an organization called Chikumbuso. Linda bought a couple of handmade bags. Had wine @ Jonathan Edwards Winery which is where the race took place. Had dinner w/ Tray in the evening. Happy Birthday me! http://www.chikumbuso.com/ Results @ http://www.snerro.com/ewExternalFiles/Chik%2010K%20Age.htm
Walked / ran w/ Rose and Linda this morning at Pistol Creek in Berlin (hilly / trail / gorgeous). I want everybody to do this with me sometime. Will do 10+ @ Rogers O at 2 today. tlz - Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 23:30:52 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Forgot to log Friday's run - 5 miles/9:30ish pace. Ran 11 today with Lee at Rogers Orchard - 11:40 pace. 31 miles for the week. Still hemming and hawing about Waramaug but leaning toward going. Just registered for 3 Days at the Fair - 48 hour race. OMG! ceb - Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 23:46:28 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 6 miles today. Pace 9:18 / mile. Sunny, beautiful weather. 66 degrees and dry. Took the Groton Farm hill route (low rolling) twice at 3 miles ea. 271 ft elevation gain. Saw these daffodils at mile 2.75 on my run today. I saw a man planting them last fall. The stone "pillar" is one of two at his farm-field entrance in Groton.
Week in Review: Monday 4/17 26.20 9:23/mile Tuesday 4/18 0.00 Wednesday 4/19 3.14 9:38/mile Thursday 4/20 0.00 Friday 4/21 0.00 Saturday 4/22 4.71 ~10:00/mile - with Concord Runners Sunday 4/23 6.00 9:18/mile ========================================================= total 40.05 miles https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1695021218 Didn't see the cave man, Mike. Sure looks aboriginal!! Pretty sure he was ahead of me the whole way with a 3+ hour finish time. He was very speedy. Yes, Tracy, blowing lunch is not recommended although the good news is that it was QUITE a relief after (3 times) since it was 99% water coming up. Gross!!!!!!!! still! Nice job in N. Stonington, Lee. Glad you had a fun time. Happy B-Day again to you. MCT - Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 11:14:47 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 8 miles today at a 12:30 pace. 7 miles on Monday. Taking it easy and will start tapering for Waramaug. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1697488790 lrb - Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 12:17:41 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 4 miles @ turtle pace to around and back. Doing 2 5ks this weekend on Sat. (Newtown, Cromwell). On Sunday Brent's doing Cheshire 1/2 and I'll do a few loops at Waramaug. MCT - Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:25:12 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 8 miles in Scranton PA. Pace was 11:09. Did 7 miles yesterday back home. Out here at a meeting. Ran from downtown out to Marywood University. Nice area but hilly. I guess I should taper at some point!! https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1700811685 tlz - Friday, April 28, 2017 at 00:19:03 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) My only run this week - 8 miles/9:20 pace. I registered for Lake Waramaug! Mike, don't worry, I tapered for you, me, and half of the entrants! LOL Oh shit, it's gonna be interesting. Last long run was 22 miles 8 weeks ago. lrb - Friday, April 28, 2017 at 11:07:43 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/2152428212 Did the above on Wednesday. 8.4 slow miles Scottish Rite. Got me a new Garmin! Arrived yesterday.
On Tray's Waramaug news: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! ceb - Friday, April 28, 2017 at 19:03:08 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Nice watch, Lee! I'm behind with my logging! Took Monday off. Ran Tuesday the 25th 4.08 miles in a 9:22 pace. Felt ok. Took a flat route to the Ayer rotary and back. Tuesday's Garmin I ran 3.11 miles on Wednesday the 26th but the following Garmin data I think is off. The distance was more like 3 miles with a slower pace of about 9:40 / mile. Wednesday's Garmin Skipped Thursday's run. Went out to dinner with friends and basically didn't feel up to hitting the roads last night. Feeling some post marathon blues, but did some drawing today and will go for a run now before work.
lrb - Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 02:43:51 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Newtown - Rooster Run 5k 28:44 minutes 9:30 pace 1st in 70+ Cromwell - Mahoney Sabol 5k 9:37 pace 29:59 1st in 75-80 division. Got beat by 5 minutes by Joe Heffernan. Guy Polino got me too. Hot. Met Kate Stallfort, a 169er, at the 2nd race. This is my 96th town. Registered to run Woodstock Jog with Judy 5k next Saturday. See you at Waramaug. Bruce Goulart is running. Louise Melanson is running.
ceb - Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 18:28:09 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Nice picture! Looks like you may be racking up some hardware these days, Lee with your new division status! Nice work on your 96th town! 5.04 miles at 8:57/mile pace. Took a flat route into Ayer center and back. The problematic new shoes seem to still be in "problematic" mode but nothing too serious, so I favored an older pair with inserts today. No problem with those. Left arch has only some minor soreness still. Weekly summary: 22.12 miles https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1707106950 tlz - Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 20:53:34 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Another Lake Waramaug in the books. I ended up getting a 50K PR - 5:01:48. I haven't done a ton of 50Ks and the very first one I did was this one back in 2011. My time was 5:30:20. So here I am 6 years older with sub-par training and 28 min. faster. I'll take it! I really was hoping for a sub-5 hour but I just couldn't pull it off. At the 50K turnaround, which is about 1.9 miles from the finish, my left calf muscle cramped and stopped me in my tracks. I thought I was going to have to crawl back to the finish and have a time closer to 5:30. I was able to massage it out and was carrying Tiger Balm with me so put that on it. Still second-guessing why/how I could've shaved off 2 more minutes. Joe had an awesome race - 4:26 and change. But he's actually been training more than me! Go figure. So great to see Linda and Lee and Mike. Lee, congrats on your double 5Ks yesterday!