14th Annual Boston Prep 16 Miler Report

Today was the Boston Prep 16 in Derry NH. I drove up and picked up my bib Sunday morning. Bib #71. Not much to write about ...but HILLS HILLS HILLS. The big hill was ridiculous. I was well trained for the other hills thanks to all the hilly runs during the week that we normally do. But nothing I have done could have prepared me for that big hill.

Place: 432
Bib: 71
5 mile split -> Rank: 296 Time: 42:42 Pace: 8:33
13.1 mile split -> Rank: 315 Time: 1:58:04 Pace: 9:01
Overall -> Time: 2:26:10 Pace: 9:09

Watch Times
Total time: 2:26:00
Splits:
8:34
8:35
8:23
8:34
8:24
8:33
9:08
8:41
9:21
9:16
9:57
10:19
9:32
9:30
10:06
9:01

14th Annual Boston Prep 16 Miler Official Results

Place: 432
Bib: 71
5 mile split -> Rank: 296 Time: 42:42 Pace: 8:33
13.1 mile split -> Rank: 315 Time: 1:58:04 Pace: 9:01
Overall -> Time: 2:26:10 Pace: 9:09

Last run before Derry 16 miler

Today I went for a four mile run as my last run before Derry.

Total Distance: 4 miles
Total Time: 33:06
Total Ave: 8:16
1st mile 8:34
2nd mile 8:27
3rd mile 8:17
4th mile 7:48

Derry 16 miler course

Six and half mile run with Justin

Justin and I went out for 6.5 miles today. We kind of mixed two routes together to get the distance since the bike path is still covered in snow/ice.

Total Distance: 6.5 miles
Total Time: 57:28
Total Average: 8:50

Derry weather for Sunday:
High: 13 °F RealFeel®: 5 °F

Eastern States 20 Mile

Ok - I know I was going to wait until after the 16 miler in Derry this weekend to register but I didn't. So I have now registered for the Eastern States 20 mile run on March 29th. Starts in Kittery, ME and ends in Salisbury, MA. Seven towns - three states. This race lined up perfectly with a planned 20 mile training run. I couldn't resist.

100 Acre Pond Run

Justin, Drew and I went out for the 100 Acre Pond Run (very good hill at the midpoint).

Total Distance: 4.4 miles
Total Time: 39:13
Total Average: 8:54

Mother nature - you got me again.

Today's 4-5 mile run is canceled due to snow. No make up date has been scheduled.

Long run day at Roger Williams Park

Today Justin and I headed back to Roger Williams Park for another long run day. We met at the park even before the sun was up. It was 4 degrees out (felt like -6) when we started - and it didn't get much warmer by the time we ended. Each loop is 3.5 miles and we consistently did each in 33 minutes. I was able to do 4 loops today without too much trouble. I wore my new EMS shirt and it was great!

Total Distance: 14 miles
Total Time: 2:12:00
Total Average: 9:25

EMS Men's Biogrid 1/4 Zip

Went to Eastern Mountain Sports today in Cranston and picked up a EMS Men's Biogrid 1/4 Zip. I'm gonna try it out on tomorrow's long run. EMS has some great sales on winter gear right now and highly recommend checking them out.

EMS Men's Biogrid 1/4 Zip

Features/Benefits
- Made from 95% polyester with 5% spandex
- Smooth outer face for easy layering
- Interior fleece-grid fabric for breathable comfort and lightweight warmth
- Stretch fabric for full range of motion
- Quarter-zip mock neck with wind and chin flap
- Zipper sleeve prevents chafing
- Thumb holes keep sleeves in place when layering and keep hands warm
- Straight hem
- Reflective front and rear logos for low light visibility