Running
Year End Totals
Jan 3rd
Much greater totals in 2009 for SBR but lower speeds. This reflects lots of low HR running and more intervals with good recovery on the bike. Looking to boost totals again this year but also show an overall reflection in speed both in training but especially in races.
2009 totals
Bike: 184h 52m 20s – 3254.91 Mi 17.6mph
Run: 152h 09m 53s – 952.43 Mi 6.25mph
Swim: 64h 16m 50s – 186628 Yd
Strength: 37h 05m
Agility: 30m
Elliptical Training: 1h 15m
Hiking: 1h 30m
Skiing: 3h 00m
Snow Shoveling: 30m
Walking: 4h 00m
2008 totals
Bike: 171h 41m 24s – 3072.52 Mi 17.8mph
Run: 87h 08m 46s – 600.26 Mi 6.9mph
Swim: 63h 52m 18s – 166655 Yd
Strength: 44h 05m
Aerobics: 1h 00m
Bowling: 2h 30m
Elliptical Training: 41m
Misc.: 13h 25m
Physical Therapy: 6h 45m
Walking: 14h 30m
Yard Work: 15h 30m
New Bedford 1/2 Marathon RR
Mar 20th
Woke up, I had ground my coffee, filled the maker with water and set the timer, so I woke up to a few great cups of 53×11coffee, oatmeal, sat around for awhile. Then realized I was still hungry so I had a slice of bread with Nutella on it, about to walk out the door, still felt empty, so had another half a PB&J sandwich.
Race was at 11am, I hate ‘late’ races, too much time to sit around. Finally made the 80mile drive up to New Bedford.
Walked around, figured out where to pick up my race packet, dropped it in the car and looked for the Port-A-Potties. Stood in line waiting for the bathroom. Line was moving super slow, some of the doors were marked ‘locked’ but I had seen anyone moved, I asked if people saw anyone go in, they thought they had, finally first guy in line knocked, 3 Port-A-Potties where empty. Line moved much quicker.
Then jogged around for awhile and shed some layers. I still had a ton of time, so I sat around debating what to wear.
Actual run was pretty good. Went out a bit too fast, passed the Hoyts, then settled in and pushed more and more the further I got into the race. I got passed and passed a ton of people throughout the run.
Sort of disappointed at my overall time. It was a great PR for me. Turns out race was chip-timed, but it wasn’t chip timed. It counted your chip as you finished but not as you started, so people that were seeded further back got hurt. Normally it doesn’t matter.
What could I have done to improve? Check my Garmin 305 in the morning (it was DOA), I was up for 2.5hours before I left. I think I could have pushed a bit more after the initial hills.
Test out new shorts on a longer run. I wore a pair of Brooks Infiniti shorts, super comfortable. However I had worn them once before. They are my first pair of ’short’ shorts. My normal running shorts are just around/just past mid thigh. These are short. My legs don’t really touch, or at least I never thought they did. Sometime around mile 5 my thighs starting burning, by mile 9 they were on fire. I do not think this really effected my race much, except that it added some serious pain. I thought I lubed up well, but didnt go down far enough.
Seriously an awesome race. Everything was setup perfectly. Shops had post-race discounts, tons of free food I skipped out on. Only improvement would have been Gatorade or something similar at the water stations.
Results: 1:36:06
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/09/ma/Mar15_32ndNe_set1.shtml
New Gear From Brooks Running
Feb 19th
This is my current stable of running shoes from Brooks:
From left Ghost, Cascadia, Racer ST4, and T6 Racer. I can not believe how lightweight the T6 Racer is, feels lighter than the shoes my 2 year-old daughter wears. A big thanks goes out to Brooks, and looking forward to some serious PBs this year.
Pearl Izumi Streak
Jun 16th
Some people on here may know that I have been one of the biggest proponents of Newton running shoes. I have really enjoyed my two pairs (one was a replacement), however I have not enjoyed the price. I have been looking for an alternative as of late (I still have plenty of mileage left on my Newtons, just pre-planning).
I was able to test out a pair of the new Pearl Izumi Streak. I found out that they run about 1/2 small. I wear a size 9 normally and got a size 9 1/2. If you check my training log I have been putting a few miles on them. Normally I write reviews of shoes after my first run in them.
I moved from stability shoes (Brooks Adrenaline 6,7,8) to Newtons. I find it hard for me to go back to my Brooks if even just for the weight, they feel like too much shoe almost.
My first run in the shoes was for 1mile, just a quick run before one of my trail runs. This was followed by 4 more run from 4miles to just a bit over 5miles. I have not been running as much due to other time constraints however so far they have been holding up great and at about 19miles show little to no wear.
Unlike my Newtons I can wear my orthotics in my Streaks.
One of the coolest things about the shoes are the laces. While they are not quick release/tie they are slightly elastic and stay tied nice and firm. The laces are almost ‘cushioney.’ I also love that they have a single upper and that there are not 300 seams along the sides. The PI website talks about some sort of forefoot propulsion pad. I am not quite sure what this is. So far the shoes are great.
Pros:
- Super Comfortable
- Lacing System
- Single Upper
- Insole breathing holes
- Cushioned forefoot
- Unknown SKYDEX ‘technology’
- Price
- Great width (I have fat flat feet)
Cons:
- Run about a 1/2 small
- Unknown SKYDEX ‘technology’