Last run of the year - Orlando, FL

Today I went out for a "long, easy" run. I put that in quotes as when I run solo I never know what my run is gonna end up being. I started at my parents house and ran out to John Young Pkwy (by Grandma's church), then north on John Young Pkwy until I got to Central Florida Pkwy. Turned around and went home - and added a lap around the neighborhood to extend some time. Weather was great for running warm with a nice cool breeze - something I'm not used to when I visit Orlando.

Total Distance: 9.5 miles
Total Time: 1:28:43
Average Pace: 9:30ish

Old school 3 miler

Today Justin, Tim and I went out for an easy 3 mile run today on Liberty Lane. Roads were pretty rough and still slippery in some places.

Total Distance: 3 miles
Total Time: 25:11
Total Average: 8:23

Roads....where I'm going I dont need roads.

So even with 12-14 inches of snow and temperatures in the single digits (with wind) - I decided to go for my normal Saturday run. Today was supposed to be a long run of around and hour and 45 minutes - but with the weather I settled for 3 miles :). Running in the cold was fine - the snow on the roads was a bit slippery so I definitely had to be careful. I did what is known (by me) as the Luszcz Loop - run to Joe's house and come home. Not alot of cars on the road which allowed me to run down the middle of the road.

Total Distance - 3 miles
Total Time - 27:03
Average Pace: 9:01

Im hoping some of this melts away so I can get in a long run early this week.

Weather held.....

The weather improved as the day went so it was perfect for a lunch time run - although a little cold with a list mist. Since Justin is recovering from an IT Band issue - I let him lead and dictate the distance today.

Total Time: 54:33.33
Total Distance: approx 6.5 miles
1st Mile: 8:50.78
2nd Mile: 8:58.71
3rd Mile: 9:20.38 (A little longer than a full mile)
4th Mile: 9:19.52 (A little longer than a full mile)
5th Mile: 9:02.47
6th Mile: 9:01.47

50 minute run today

Today Justin and I ran for 50 minutes. Approximately 5.65 miles. Until official Marathon training begins I will be following the "Marathon Training for Busy People" on MSN's website. Hopefully the weather holds tomorrow.....

Hill repeat day

I went with Shawn and Drew to do hill repeats on the "Fairgrounds Hill". We did a 1.8 mile warmup...and cooldown of 1.8 miles. In between we did 4 repeats of the hill on Estelle Dr. Below are the stats:

Warmup: 17:23
1st Hill Up: 57.48
1st Hill Down: 2:00.42
2nd Hill up: 57.67
2nd Hill down: 2:00.64
3rd Hill up: 59.73
3rd hill down: 2:15.29
4th Hill up: 1:00.31
4th hill down: 2:01.60
Cooldown: 17:06.57

Total time: 46:43

Cold long run with Drew

Today Drew and I went for our long run. Temperature when we left my house was around 20 degrees. Gotta love New England weather where you can run one day and its in the 60s and few days later in the 20s.

Total Distance: 8.5 miles
Total Time: 1:16:55
Average Pace: 9:03

Total weekly mileage = 26.5 miles

4 miler with pickups

Today Drew, Justin and I went for a four mile run on the bike path. During mile 3 we did four 30 second pickups with one minute recoveries. Mile 4 started with a pickup for 1:30 a recovery (for a good while) then the last .25 mile Justin and I just kept picking up the speed. By the time we finished we were at an all out sprint.

Total Distance: 4 miles
Total Time: 34:50.83
1st mile: 9:12.60
2nd mile: 8:48.90
3rd mile: 8:24.90
4th mile: 8:24.43

Fun run today with Justin (he isnt so evil)

Today Justin and I took advantage of the warm weather (low 60s) and went for a run. Drizzled most of it - but really came down for the last part of the run. We initially went out to do five miles - but as we got back in front of work Justin said he was going to go one more mile. Since I was already soaked I went with him.

Total Distance: 6.05 miles
Total Time: 56:00.00
Total Average: 9:15

Slower than normal - but just around my goal pace for full marathon (which ideally would be no slower than 9:09).

4 miles with Drew

Drew and I hit the bike path today for a 4 mile run. Nothing too exciting except for a bug flying into my eye during mile 3. Who would have thought a bug in the eye would hurt so much....

Total Distance: 4 miles
Total Time: 33:10.46
1st mile: 8:15.39
2nd mile: 8:06.24
3rd mile: 8:43.89
4th mile: 8:05.57
Total Average: 8:17.61

Both Drew and I struggled to run as fast as we did today. Which is strange as we have run much faster with alot less effort than today. I think its time to do go back to hill repeats or track work.

Back at it (again)

After a miserable Turkey Trot and an even more miserable run last week (due to illness for both) - I decided to rest the remainder of last week off and recover. Today I was back at it. Justin, Tim and I went out today for a very very cold and icy run. Bike path was kind of messy - went from super clear path - to ice - to snow and ice - to black ice - to snow and ice - to clear (etc. etc. etc.)

Total Distance: 4 miles
Total Time: 32:59.67
1st mile: 8:28.41
2nd mile: 8:13.55
3rd mile: 8:09.96
4th mile: 8:08.71