Inspiration for the next few weeks

I think Trent Reznor said it best --

"Nothing can hurt me, nothing can stop me now"

The Great Toe

Looks like its time to get a new pair of shoes as the Black Toe has struck. Im sure most of you have had it at some point - but in case you haven't here is what "The Toe" is - (from RunnersWorld)

"A black toenail happens because repeated jamming of the toes against a shoe causes the nail to dislodge. It can happen when shoes are too big or too small, so go to a specialty running shoe store and have the salesperson make sure there's a thumb's width between the end of your longest toe and the front of the shoe. Also, make sure your toenails are trimmed straight across."

Intevals: 400s

Went to URI track today with Finch, Chiu and Drew-guy. We split up into two groups - me and Drew, Finch and Chiu. Drew and I did 1:46 400s, with a recovery of 1:24. Four sets each. We should have done one more but called it quits at four.

Heading to Track tomorrow

So, in talking it over with Justin - looks like we are headed to the track tomorrow. WAHOOO!!! (I sarcastically yell.) I have to do some work tonight to figure out what pace to run our 400's at tomorrow. My ideal goal would be to finish one of the two 5ks coming up in the 25 minute range. Last year I ran my one 5k at a 10:07 pace...so i need to shave 2 minutes per mile off of last year's time. I think I can do a 8:40ish pace now. So just need to try and nix that last 40 seconds.

Blessing of the Fleet 2008 Race Results

Place: 1227/2289
Name: Mark Juliano
Age: 32
Gun Time: 1:32:43
Pace: 9:16
Watch Time: 1:31:00
Pace: 9:06
Place/group: 186
Age Group: M30-39
Place/sex: 813
Bib #: 1347
Pawtucket, RI

Coolrunning.com results page

The Blessing of the Fleet - 10 Miler - Narragansett RI

Lets see...This was my first non chip race. (granted it was only my 4th race ever....). For a small race there appeared to be alot of people - but i guess it was a small space. There was no pre-race countdown - just the opening gun fire to start. It took us all by surprise. Took us about 30 seconds to cross the start line. The first mile took 9:04 to run. It was way too fast. I heard Drew yell up to me that we were going to fast. So I slowed down....or did I. Passed the second mile marker - 9:05 pace. Again - too fast..so I slowed down...or did I. Third mile - 9:05 pace. (see a pattern forming here?) Each mile was exactly the same - 9:04 to 9:06 pace - too fast - my saying to slow down - me not slowing down.

They gave us our race T-shirts when we picked up our numbers - but we parked pretty far from the start so I carried my shirt while I ran. I used it as a sweat rag for the first two miles - then decided it was really annoying to carry. I ended up tossing it off to some kid that was watching the race. Man, I hope he washes it before he wears it.

Even though I did well and was really happy with my results - it was definitely too close to running the Boilermaker to run this.

Last training run before The Blessing

Today was our last day to run before The Blessing on Friday. We had all intentions of going 4 miles, however Anthony forgot about a 9am meeting. So - we ended up going 3 miles. Knees are a little sore today. Now I have a headache.....im sure all will be fine in the morning. I hope

Blessing of the Fleet Road Race

So I am registered for the Blessing of the Fleet in Narragansett. A lovely 10 mile race in lovely south county.

Here is the map of the race.

1st Run since Boilermaker

Today Anthony and I ran before work...it was my first run since the Boilermaker. We did 4 miles in 35 minutes...so 8:45s. Entirely too fast...but it felt good.

Still resting

Im still resting from the Boilermaker. Most of the twinges and strains have gone away, but I dont want to push it and set myself back in my 5k prep. For the two 5ks I have come up with some goals.

For the Nassaney Cross Country 5k, I'd like to finish at 27 minutes - which would be a full 4 minutes "and change" faster than last year.

And for the CVS 5k 26 minutes.