lrb - Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 20:04:57 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 5.29 mi Distance 1:48:43Time 20:33 min/mi Avg Pace 81 ft Elev Gain 434 C Calories 5+ @ 20+ HS track. Happy May 1 everybody! https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6706289573 tlz - Monday, May 3, 2021 at 00:42:52 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Week in review: Tues. 6 m/9:33 Wed. 4.5 m/8:58 Fri. 7 m/9:14 Sun. 7.5 m/9:49 25 miles for the week lrb - Monday, May 3, 2021 at 21:30:57 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) today: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6718208152 yesterday https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6712164538 basically same route; 'nihilator ~ 4 mi @ ~ 20+ min paceWe bought a redbud (Forest Pansy) tree from Woodland Gardens in Manchester and planted it in our front yard. (We had a big tree cut down and the stump removed and wanted something to replace it.)
ceb - Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 02:31:04 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) I love the red bud tree planting pic! Looks like you did a great job on that!! Great choice in trees. Hmmm. My report is seriously lacking in mileage. But I swallow my pride and report in! May 3 3 miles @ 10:54/m April 30 1.77 miles (walked) ~ 24:00/m April 28 3 miles @ 10:06/m Weekly summary 4/24 to 4/30 3 miles run, 3.14 miles walked
lrb - Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 18:58:02 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) today : ~ 7 miles @ ~ 21 min. pace, modified Sc. Rite course. Chatted w/ a guy I've seen a few times who's in a motorized wheel chair and sits out in front of his house. Tony. yesterday : ~ 7 miles @ ~ 21 min. pace, was going to go all the way to the Rocky Hill School of Swimming but bailed early. Chip, sorry about the rejection. Your attitude is awesome. ceb - Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 01:26:00 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Weekly Summary (last week) 4/26 to 5/2 ... 3.0 miles Thanks Lee for your comment about the rejection. 3.0 miles today into town, past Tiny's Restaurant to mailbox 38 and back. Pace 11:06/mile. Time of run 6:00 PM. Ave heart rate 130 bpm. Felt like a beginning runner today! So long since I've run consecutive days! Too long! No issues to speak of fortunately. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6746227022 Monday, May 3 ~ 3.0 miles @ 10:54/m https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6718902391 lrb - Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 19:44:59 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) did ~ 4 miles on the rail trail that is part of the Burlington to Collinsville 10K race that takes place next Sunday today. Did ~ 4 miles on my 'nihilator route yesterday. tlz - Monday, May 10, 2021 at 00:40:57 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Week in review: Tues. 6 m/9:22 Wed. 5 m/9:24 Fri. 6 m/8:53 Sat. 6 m/9:29 Sun. 7 m/assorted pace Went to the track and did: 1 x 100 - 22.3 sec. LOL (For comparison, Ben's best is 13.7) 4 x 400 - 1:51, 1:55, 1:56, 1:52 I can't bear the thought of 800s (how the hell did we ever do those?) 30 miles for the week Chip, I'm sorry about the art show too. It's disappointing for sure but I agree with Lee that your attitude is positive. My favorite thing to remember in times like these..."Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed so you could open one that leads you to the perfect road." Cause Baby you're a firework... LOL - Katy Perry song Ultra Tray is starting to get antsy and scouring for an ultra. 3Days is this week. A little sad I can't go but Ben Volt has track on Thurs. and Sat. He's working to get down his times. It's usually only the upper classmen whose times count for the meet anyway but last week, Ben was in a heat with 2 other guys running the 200 and was 1st. I hope he wants to stick with it after this season ends. lrb - Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 17:26:50 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) how 'bout dis weather! today - 6 or so on the full 'nihilator, joined by Linda on Walsh yesterday - about 4 on a course that bears some relationship to the library 5K course to Ms Volt's mother: your consistency is incredible. may you find an ultra this season PS Larry Regan's dad died last Friday. This is what Brent asked me to post on fb Joseph Regan, Branford CPA, passed away Friday. Calling hours are 4-7pm Friday at Sisk Funeral home in Hamden. Larry Regan, his son, lives in Wallingford and is a long time local runner. ceb - Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 01:29:26 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Thanks Tracy. I like the lyrics in that song! Yes, I feel better about it actually. And you're right, there are other "doors" with new pathways ahead. Then of course, there is always the quote by the famous comedian, Milton Berle "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door!" I love that one. :) So I am mentally gearing up for a race I signed up for in 2020, but which I chose to defer until 2021 (and to NOT do virtually). Two nights ago I got an email from the Bay State HALF marathon coordinators with a special coupon which (if used) would negate the pricey ($75) cost (which I payed 15 months ago) such that it would guarantee me an actual spot in the reduced capacity field. I sent the form in and got the spot. The race is on the weekend of October 16th. Lee, I put in your phone number both as an emergency contact AND someone who will receive automatic texts updates on my progress. I've not picked a goal time yet, but put in 1:56:00 as a sort of shot in the dark time. I think that's an 8:57 pace. It's been so long I can't remember WHAT I can do. Obviously I will need to train more. Right now I'm nowhere near that. Anyway, this is just to say I have committed to that one. Good luck Tracy in your race decisions. Rested today - May 12 I joined the AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club) May 8th and signed up for my first hike for Thursday, May 13. There was room only for 9 hikers (plus the leader, Cindy Crosby) so I was put on a waiting list. BUT a few cancellations happened so I was taken off the wait list! Coolness! The 5 mile hike will take place in a place called Thayer Woods south of Boston (in or near Cohasset, MA). Looking forward to it. On another hiking related note, I learned that the guy who does my taxes for the last 3 years ALSO is an AMC member with his wife (where they met). Anyway, he said he would let me know of some more local likes when they happen. -- It's a good way to meet people and see nature, animals, etc. Weekly Summary: May 3 to May 9: 6 miles Did 3 miles Tuesday, May 11. Pace 9:59/m Did 3 miles Saturday, May 8. Pace 11:06/m MCT - Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:44:25 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Been super busy. Here are a few updates. My new running streak is officially a year old having passed the anniversary date on May 3rd. I ran the Enfield Mayo de 5K race a couple of weeks ago with a finish time of 30:31 and a pace of 9:44. Was very happy with that. Unfortunately that race attracts a lot of seniors so I was 8th in the 60-69 group. I believe the best senior was running a sub 8min pace! I volunteered at Traprock and Spring Fling. Wanted to do the HMF Burlington-Collinsville 10K but was to late so I'm volunteering there. It's my home turf. Work is going great with lots of activity. I spend most days in NJ and NYC. The people at Konica are great. Still focused on the Anchor Down Ultra 6 hour race in August. The only requirement to be considered a finisher is to complete 20 miles in 6 hours. As of now that is very "doable". ceb - Friday, May 14, 2021 at 01:32:32 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) 4 miles through Ayer Center to Groton Shirley Road and back. Pace was 10:42/m
ceb - Monday, May 17, 2021 at 01:42:17 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Great pic there Lee! Congrats on first place. I actually think they should give special recognition awards for THE ONLY ones who actually showed up in their AGs. Nice job! 4 miles Sunday 5/16 at 10:08/m. Sunny and hot 79 deg. Through town on the usual 2 miles out and back loop. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6792457291 Weekly Summary: 5/10-16 18.0 miles
tlz - Monday, May 17, 2021 at 01:50:28 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Great to hear from you, Mike! I had no idea that Traprock and Spring Fling were even held. I guess that's what happens when not on FB. What was the weather like for the fling this year? Oh, and congrats on your new streak! Week in review: Wed. 6 m/9:50 Thurs. 6 m/9:36 Fri. 4.5 m/9:05 Sat. 6.5 m/9:19 Sun. 6 m/9:45 total miles: 29 So a brief update on Volt (but pretend I never posted this because he gets so flippin' mad when I tell anyone anything about him!). He had a crap start to the season with getting injured and missing the first 2 meets. His events are the 100 m and 200 m. He was not happy with his 1st meet times: 100 m 14.25 200 m 28.46 He has been chipping away at each subsequent meet. This past Sat. was his 4th meet: 100 m 13.31 (28th out of 63 overall) 200 m 27.60 (26th out of 51 overall) As you can see, he's taken nearly a second off his 100 m and a respectable improvement on his 200 m as well. Anyway, it's a work in progress. He's anxious to be amazing out of the gate and I keep telling him he has to work at it. Seniors are running 11-ish 100 m and 23-ish 200 m. Remember when I said he wanted to quit in the beginning? Well now, he's talking about summer training and fall track. He's officially hooked. LOL He's giving me pointers so I can get my 100 m time down. LOL I've got goals for myself: 100 m - sub-22 200 m - 45 400 m - 1:35 MCT - Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:16:34 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) In NMJ on business today so I stayed at the Courtyard in Wayne. This is becoming one of my regular hotels. It's across from the Willowbrook Mall and near some country roads. Perfect for my early morning runs. I did a loop around the mall and then back into town. Tracy..the Spring Fling was nice weather but I only volunteered. I'm avoiding technical trails. Traprock was the same as I only volunteered. It was weird though around the start/finish because they did not allow spectators so there were only a few people around and eerily quiet. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6805153149 ceb - Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 19:11:38 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Cool story about Volt's progress, Tracy. He sounds like he's "turning on" is inner power! :) But my mouth is sealed. He cannot know I know this! 4 miles today. Pace 9:36/m Felt wiped from the heat -- and the pace -- today. Temp 79. Sunny. The usual Groton Shirley Road out and back run. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6813644730 Yesterday 5/19: Same route and distance. Pace 9:52/m https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6810401743 mct - Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 16:20:28 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Ran the Rocky Hill 5K for Education today. Did well with a finish time of 30:59. A large Run 169 crowd was present including Tom Walsh who I hadn't seen in two years. Legs were great so I'm encouraged to enter more races. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6822523703 tlz - Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 23:38:11 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) I miss going to races. What's coming up that would be good? I hate 5Ks. LOL They hurt so much! I haven't been able to work on my speed b/c every time I go to the track, there is an event there. Very frustrating. Week in review: Wed. 6 m/9:41 Thurs. 5 m/9:38 Sat. 7.5 m/9:57 Sun. 1st cycling of the season! 25 m/14mph Jason souped up Clarisse. He wanted to upgrade his bike so he put all of his stuff on mine, which was a nice upgrade for me too! ceb - Monday, May 24, 2021 at 01:42:18 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Weekly Summary for 5/17 to 5/23: 20.01 Today Sun. 5/23 - Ran 4 miles at 10:07/m. Felt really hot although 84 isn't that bad. Better run today, energy-wise compared with yesterday. Took a newish route out to a place called Sandy Pond and back. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6829986469 Sat. 5/22 - 4.0 miles again. Pace 10:22/m. Felt slow and tired. Ran a bit beyond Shaker Hills Golf course and back. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6829986407 Fri. 5/21 - same distance: 4 miles @ 10:42/m. Tired today. Took Shaker Hills route. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/6829986355 [Note: above dates for Friday and Saturday are now corrected] lrb - Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 13:10:47 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Tray, On the blog there is a link to upcoming races that is managed by the 169 group. I've just signed up for a 3.5 miler in New Hartford that I learned about from this link. I know this is too short for you but it might be fun anyway. It's this Sunday at 10 AM. Lee lrb - Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 10:48:03 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) yesterday: 2.10 @ 15:15 - Newington HS track yesterday: 1.18 @ 21:56 - walk to track 5/25 : 3.5 @ 11:21 5/24 : 4.81 @ 19:38 5/21 : 4.59 @ 19:54 lrb - Friday, May 28, 2021 at 14:34:02 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) about 10K - Newington 'Nihilator route (full) - ~ 20:30 pace lrb - Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 17:33:53 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) did about a 13 minute pace in 3.5 miler in New Hartford this morning. great to see many familiar faces. town # 154 83 Lee Bradley 79 M Newington CT 95 48:10 13:23 MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 99 1 21 Bob Dacey 72 Vernon CT 30:41 2 83 Lee Bradley 79 Newington CT 48:10 3 101 Vincent Lovallo 81 Simsbury CT 1:05:40
MCT - Monday, May 31, 2021 at 13:17:24 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Volunteered at the "Last Runner Standing" race at Ragged Mountain. Amazing to watch them all through the cold, rain, and mud. The winner ran for 34 hours and I believe 104 miles on the tough technical track. Lee congrats on the New Hartford 5K. If I hadn't volunteered I would have done it. I'm looking at shorter races in the near future. Hope to do 1-2 per month if possible. Tracy you should check out the flats next to Tunxis Mead in Farmington. A 3 mile loop around the corn fields. About half on a paved walkway and the other half on packed dirt road. Flat, not busy, and scenic. tlz - Monday, May 31, 2021 at 22:22:21 (GMT) (subtract 4 for local time) Week in review (I forgot to post on Sun.): Tues. 5 m/9:35 Wed. 6 m/9:53 Fri. 6 m/9:26 Sat. 7.5 m/mixed - track repeats and timed sprints total miles: 24.5 So I beat 2 of my goals at the track on Sat. 100 m - sub-22 (clocked a 19.72 - woo hoo!) 200 m - 45 (clocked a 44.27 - also woo hoo!) 400 m - 1:35 (did not do one of these all out, did 4 repeats - 1:53, 1:55, 1:55, 1:53) 1:35 is going to be tough to do! Jason and I signed up for the A. W. Stanley Park 5K on June 12th in New Britain. Lee, I wasn't ready to run a 5K this past weekend or next. Not sure I'll be ready on the 12th. LOL [Note from ceb: See June_2021.htm for run stats for 5/24 thru 5/31. Also, two date corrections were made for May 24th's entry above. End note].