Up and out early (at least for me) this morning to get my mileage in before a) the temps get out of control again and b) before Dr. Wife had to go to work. I feel relatively recovered from the Fairfield Half and was able to get four miles in as a nice recovery run. Almost 80 by the time I finished.....
Total distance: 4 miles
Total time: 34:18
Average pace: 8:34
Splits
8:53
8:52
8:31
8:00
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/38578984
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Fairfield Half Marathon Official Results
Place: 384
Div: 89
Bib: 2117
Age: 34
Div: M3039
Nettime: 1:46:29
Time: 1:46:59
Pace: 8:10
Fairfield Half Marathon Results
Fairfield 5k Results
Congrats to all runners today!
Div: 89
Bib: 2117
Age: 34
Div: M3039
Nettime: 1:46:29
Time: 1:46:59
Pace: 8:10
Fairfield Half Marathon Results
Fairfield 5k Results
Congrats to all runners today!
Fairfield Half Marathon Race Report
Today was the Fairfield Half Marathon in Fairfield (duh), CT. This race is billed as a challenging one - and from what I'm told by some veterans of the race - a HOT one. Today's race lived up to that description 100%.
Pre-Race
Based on the email from the race and stories from running friends about parking - I decided that I needed to get up and get going this morning. I was asleep last night by 9:45 easily (even asleep before my six year old) - so waking up at 5am today was not an issue. I even woke up before the alarm went off which I think made my wife happy. Cup of coffee (gotta wake up - and get things....well umm...moving), a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios and a big glass of water. Since I had packed my bag the night before there was very little to do but just get my sleepy ass out the door. One good thing about being on the road (especially 95 in the New Haven area) at 5:45 am is there is NO traffic and if you have ever driven through New Haven 5:45am seems to be the only time EVER that this happens. Getting to Jennings Beach was very easy and even though I got the parking lot at 6:10am I was not alone. Seems like many people made the trip early to get the prime parking at the beach parking lot. I took advantage of the fact that I was early and went to the clean porta-potties (I wont go into the details of what went on in there). After I picked up my number/chip, and my tech shirt I went back to the car to wait. Then, what ended up being my 1st of many trips back, I headed to the porta-potty to pee. Seems like I had a case of nervous bladder - or - I was perfectly hydrated so anything I took in pushed that much out - not sure which, but I'm leaning towards nervous bladder. Although I had to keep going, I made sure to keep taking in fluids. (at Branford Road race last week - I was a slacker with fluid intake). Around 7:45 I went out for an easy mile warm up run along part of the course. I was going to meet up with Bob and other DailyMilers for a picture at 8am but once again - had to "go". The lines were really long at this point, but I was able to finish and get to the start with a few minutes to spare. I was able to find some Milford Road Runner friends at the start and lined up with them. (at this point I still have no pacing plan for the race - just wanted as even as possible). Temperature at this point is already 80 with humidity around 80% and no substantial clouds to speak of.
Race
Even though there were seperate starts for the men and the women - the start was very crowded. Since I had no real plan, I started pretty far back - and maybe a little too far as I had to do quite a bit of passing and jockying around people to find a spot to run in. I passed wisely and tried not to add too much distance by moving too much laterally. Right around a 1/2 mile in things eased up a bit and I was able to settle into a pace. I had yet to look at my Garmin as I was trying to let my body find the pace instead of me tinkering and searching for it based on what the Garmin said. As I came up to the 1st mile marker I felt I had a good pace going - just to the comfortable side of uncomortable. Garmin beeped exactly at the first mile mark - 8:03. Since I seemed to found a pace/effort that I was happy with I totally shut off my brain for most of the rest of the race. The only thing I tried to focus on were (in order) a) staying hydrated and cool b) my running form and c) the hills (and there were quite a few to think about). The first main hill came around mile three - as I came up to it I thought of The Running Laminator's post on how to run hills. It came in handy - thanks Lam! Since I skipped the first water station that was around mile 2 - I was sure to grab a sip of water at the stop after mile three. A lot of people were out with their hoses, fire trucks spraying water - and I definetly took advantage. Over the next few miles there were quite a few spectators cheering us on, and kids to give high fives to - which helped keep me moving along. Brain was still mostly shut off until somewhere between miles 7 and 8 (I think - it could have easily been mile 9) I could hear Hendrix's Foxy Lady. The band from last week's Branford race was at this one too - as I came by them they went into Purple Haze (same song I heard last week) - which really snapped me awake and I started to pick it up a little. There were two little smaller hills around mile 10 but they did their damage. Around mile 11 I slipped back into my "dead brain" running. Even though I was zoned out - I still had enough wits to keep getting water throughout the race - 1/2 the cup got drank, 1/2 got dumped on my head. I stayed in this fog right until the very end when I heard Betsy yell out my name. I was so happy to see a friendly face - then as I ran into the parking lot I was so happy to see the finish line. Got my finishers medal and started to stagger to get some water.
Post Race
I couldn't hang out long after the race today - my Dr. Wife had some expierements in the lab to attend to and science experiments do not care that I had a race today. So - I got my water, headed to the beach for something sweet to drink and something to eat. Headed back to the car - got changed into some dry clothes and headed back home. Recovery started at Archie Moore's with some fried mozarella, a Bar Burger (bacon and sauteed onions mmmmmm) and most importantly a Guinness.
Overall a really good time today, a well paced race by me (my first in a long time) and a great way to end the first six months of the year. Garmin did read 13.19 miles for today so I did do a little extra running at some point. Today was the ninth race of the year for me - last year I did a total of nine. I plan on resting tomorrow - and then start focusing on getting ready for Philadelphia Marathon training - which starts July 18th.
Garmin Stats:
Total disance: 13.19 miles
Total time: 1:46:28
Average pace: 8:04
Splits
8:03
7:44
8:00
7:53
8:15
8:18
8:31
7:50
8:03
8:10
8:14
8:00
7:54
1:27 (for .19 miles @ 7:31 pace)
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/38343765
Pre-Race
Based on the email from the race and stories from running friends about parking - I decided that I needed to get up and get going this morning. I was asleep last night by 9:45 easily (even asleep before my six year old) - so waking up at 5am today was not an issue. I even woke up before the alarm went off which I think made my wife happy. Cup of coffee (gotta wake up - and get things....well umm...moving), a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios and a big glass of water. Since I had packed my bag the night before there was very little to do but just get my sleepy ass out the door. One good thing about being on the road (especially 95 in the New Haven area) at 5:45 am is there is NO traffic and if you have ever driven through New Haven 5:45am seems to be the only time EVER that this happens. Getting to Jennings Beach was very easy and even though I got the parking lot at 6:10am I was not alone. Seems like many people made the trip early to get the prime parking at the beach parking lot. I took advantage of the fact that I was early and went to the clean porta-potties (I wont go into the details of what went on in there). After I picked up my number/chip, and my tech shirt I went back to the car to wait. Then, what ended up being my 1st of many trips back, I headed to the porta-potty to pee. Seems like I had a case of nervous bladder - or - I was perfectly hydrated so anything I took in pushed that much out - not sure which, but I'm leaning towards nervous bladder. Although I had to keep going, I made sure to keep taking in fluids. (at Branford Road race last week - I was a slacker with fluid intake). Around 7:45 I went out for an easy mile warm up run along part of the course. I was going to meet up with Bob and other DailyMilers for a picture at 8am but once again - had to "go". The lines were really long at this point, but I was able to finish and get to the start with a few minutes to spare. I was able to find some Milford Road Runner friends at the start and lined up with them. (at this point I still have no pacing plan for the race - just wanted as even as possible). Temperature at this point is already 80 with humidity around 80% and no substantial clouds to speak of.
Race
Even though there were seperate starts for the men and the women - the start was very crowded. Since I had no real plan, I started pretty far back - and maybe a little too far as I had to do quite a bit of passing and jockying around people to find a spot to run in. I passed wisely and tried not to add too much distance by moving too much laterally. Right around a 1/2 mile in things eased up a bit and I was able to settle into a pace. I had yet to look at my Garmin as I was trying to let my body find the pace instead of me tinkering and searching for it based on what the Garmin said. As I came up to the 1st mile marker I felt I had a good pace going - just to the comfortable side of uncomortable. Garmin beeped exactly at the first mile mark - 8:03. Since I seemed to found a pace/effort that I was happy with I totally shut off my brain for most of the rest of the race. The only thing I tried to focus on were (in order) a) staying hydrated and cool b) my running form and c) the hills (and there were quite a few to think about). The first main hill came around mile three - as I came up to it I thought of The Running Laminator's post on how to run hills. It came in handy - thanks Lam! Since I skipped the first water station that was around mile 2 - I was sure to grab a sip of water at the stop after mile three. A lot of people were out with their hoses, fire trucks spraying water - and I definetly took advantage. Over the next few miles there were quite a few spectators cheering us on, and kids to give high fives to - which helped keep me moving along. Brain was still mostly shut off until somewhere between miles 7 and 8 (I think - it could have easily been mile 9) I could hear Hendrix's Foxy Lady. The band from last week's Branford race was at this one too - as I came by them they went into Purple Haze (same song I heard last week) - which really snapped me awake and I started to pick it up a little. There were two little smaller hills around mile 10 but they did their damage. Around mile 11 I slipped back into my "dead brain" running. Even though I was zoned out - I still had enough wits to keep getting water throughout the race - 1/2 the cup got drank, 1/2 got dumped on my head. I stayed in this fog right until the very end when I heard Betsy yell out my name. I was so happy to see a friendly face - then as I ran into the parking lot I was so happy to see the finish line. Got my finishers medal and started to stagger to get some water.
Post Race
I couldn't hang out long after the race today - my Dr. Wife had some expierements in the lab to attend to and science experiments do not care that I had a race today. So - I got my water, headed to the beach for something sweet to drink and something to eat. Headed back to the car - got changed into some dry clothes and headed back home. Recovery started at Archie Moore's with some fried mozarella, a Bar Burger (bacon and sauteed onions mmmmmm) and most importantly a Guinness.
Overall a really good time today, a well paced race by me (my first in a long time) and a great way to end the first six months of the year. Garmin did read 13.19 miles for today so I did do a little extra running at some point. Today was the ninth race of the year for me - last year I did a total of nine. I plan on resting tomorrow - and then start focusing on getting ready for Philadelphia Marathon training - which starts July 18th.
Garmin Stats:
Total disance: 13.19 miles
Total time: 1:46:28
Average pace: 8:04
Splits
8:03
7:44
8:00
7:53
8:15
8:18
8:31
7:50
8:03
8:10
8:14
8:00
7:54
1:27 (for .19 miles @ 7:31 pace)
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/38343765
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Easy(ish) Saturday run
Headed out today with the Milford Road Runners - for a quick short run in preps for the Fairfield Half Marathon. The short part was the easy part....pace was a little quicker than I had hoped for but I felt good so I went with it. Still debating race strategy for tomorrow - run hard the whole way or just take it easy.....I'll probably decide once I get out there tomorrow morning.
Total distance: 4.86 miles
Total time: 39:00
Average pace: 8:01
Splits
8:57
7:55
8:03
7:28
6:35 (for .86 miles @ 7:36 pace)
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/38223603
Total distance: 4.86 miles
Total time: 39:00
Average pace: 8:01
Splits
8:57
7:55
8:03
7:28
6:35 (for .86 miles @ 7:36 pace)
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/38223603
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Morning dreadmill
With my offspring getting out at noon today for the last day of school - and today's heat already - I decided to do my easy 3 on the treadmill at the gym. Biked for 7 miles on the stationary bike first, then hopped on the treadmill.
Total distance: 3 miles
Total time: 27:00
Average pace: 9:00
Total distance: 3 miles
Total time: 27:00
Average pace: 9:00
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Hot hilly sweaty four
Went out today to go for an easy four after yesterdays picked up pace run. With the temps pushing 90 I decided to find the shadiest course I could - which meant the hills of East Rock. I almost went without the shirt - figuring that it would just be drenched in sweat - but in the end no one needs to see me shirtless - with this sun I could blind some poor driver. Felt nice to run on the trails over to the hill - nice soft (forgiving) ground in the shade was a great way to warm up. Supposed to be even hotter tomorrow - not sure what to do about tomorrow yet.....
Total distance: 4 miles
Total time: 34:52
Average pace: 8:43
Avg HR: 157
Max HR: 169
Splits
9:19 / 148
8:28 / 163
8:35 / 156
8:29 / 160
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37910708
Daily Fairfield Half Marathon weather projection:
Hi: 86
Lo: 67
Scattered thunderstorms
Total distance: 4 miles
Total time: 34:52
Average pace: 8:43
Avg HR: 157
Max HR: 169
Splits
9:19 / 148
8:28 / 163
8:35 / 156
8:29 / 160
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37910708
Daily Fairfield Half Marathon weather projection:
Hi: 86
Lo: 67
Scattered thunderstorms
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Quick/"easy" run with Doc Leah
Went out today for what I was hoping to be an easy run (say 8:40s) but that never seems to happen with Leah. Oh well - felt good to get out and run after a day off. My first run of the week after a day off is always my worst - so if this is the worst that this week has to offer - I will definitely take it. Granted it was 80 degrees out - and today is supposed to be the coolest day of the week - so I foresee some slower times (and boat loads of sweat) coming up...
Total distance: 5 miles
Total time: 41:04
Avg pace: 8:12
Avg HR: 160
Max HR:173
Splits
8:34 / 146
8:20 / 161
8:13 / 163
7:48 / 164
8:07 / 169
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37796952
Total distance: 5 miles
Total time: 41:04
Avg pace: 8:12
Avg HR: 160
Max HR:173
Splits
8:34 / 146
8:20 / 161
8:13 / 163
7:48 / 164
8:07 / 169
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37796952
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Branford Road Race 2010 - Official Results
Place: 191
Div Place: 38
Division: M3039
Bib#: 89
Age: 34
Clock Time: 36:34
Chip Time: 36:27
Pace: 7:19
http://www.jbsports.com/bran5mile2010.htm
Div Place: 38
Division: M3039
Bib#: 89
Age: 34
Clock Time: 36:34
Chip Time: 36:27
Pace: 7:19
http://www.jbsports.com/bran5mile2010.htm
Branford Road Race 2010 - 5 miler
Holy hot and humid.....not the best day for a race for me. I wish the start was at 8am like usual for races - as by 10am it was already very hot. First two miles were a little faster than I had hoped - but they felt good. I caught with Alecia in the second mile and ran pretty much the rest of the race with her (she did out-kick me at the end). During the third mile the heat/humidity started to take its toll and by the fourth mile I was just holding on for dear life and hoping not to completely fall apart. A little Jimi Hendrix at the start of mile 4 ("Purple Haze" how fitting) seemed to snap me out of the sluggishness that had overtaken me. Alecia and I came out the corner to run down Montowese St and the sun was blasting on us. As we took the final corner on to Main St I coasted in. Today was one of those days I was so happy to finish upright. Not a terrible run considering the conditions - but not my finest race.
Total distance: 5 miles
Total time: 36:17
Average pace: 7:15
Splits
6:52
6:54
7:22
7:42
7:26
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37600306
Warm up/Cool down
Total Distance: 2 miles / 1.25 miles
Total Time: 17:50 /12:49
Avg Pace: 8:55 / 10:15
Total distance: 5 miles
Total time: 36:17
Average pace: 7:15
Splits
6:52
6:54
7:22
7:42
7:26
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37600306
Warm up/Cool down
Total Distance: 2 miles / 1.25 miles
Total Time: 17:50 /12:49
Avg Pace: 8:55 / 10:15
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Three miler with 1 minute on/1 minute off segments
Headed out today for a short run to help recover a bit from yesterdays 8 miler. Took my "normal" three mile route towards downtown....After a mile warm-up I did one minute "on" and on minute "off". I tried to get the "on" segments at 5k pace/effort or faster.
Total distance: 3 miles
Total time: 23:42
Average pace: 7:54
Avg Hr: 159
Max HR: 189 (yikes)
Splits
8:29 / 147
7:37 / 159
7:35 / 172
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37092430
Total distance: 3 miles
Total time: 23:42
Average pace: 7:54
Avg Hr: 159
Max HR: 189 (yikes)
Splits
8:29 / 147
7:37 / 159
7:35 / 172
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37092430
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