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Sunday, November 17, 2013
Kona Chocolate Run
The Kona Chocolate 10K was this morning! Here's me and D (who's running her first race ever!) at packet pick up in the wee morning hours:
And B:
And Dad as well!
It was a decent size race through downtown Plymouth, and the weather was actually great for running (minus a short downpour about halfway through). The rain sure kept it interesting. And the neat houses and parks along the way!
I am so proud of B; he ran the whole 6.2 miles, despite his expectations!
Our time was 1:12:33 with an 11:42 pace. We had negative splits, and sprinted the last leg through the finish line. We had so much fun running together:
Dad also did an awesome job, getting a PR:
And D beat us all!
We got some sweet medals:
(My phone was all foggy from being stuffed in my shirt; here's a different angle with a clear lens):
And the best part: some sweet sweets!
The chocolate tent had hot chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate frosted brownies, and chocolate dipped marshmallows and rice krispies. MMMMmmmmm! Totally worth running six miles.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Pre Training
- Trying to find the right time to run is tough! I've come to the realization that I need to go early morning.
- I did an outside, 6am run today. It was cold and dark, but it was a success. As long as I stay on min sidewalks where there are street lights, don't use headphones and really watch my footing, I feel safe enough. Once the snow and ice get here, it might be a different story!
-My marathon training officially starts in December. I think I'm going to go with the Hanson method... It's running six days a week with more emphasis on speed work and less on cross training. The long runs top out at 16 miles instead of 20. But you run the day after a long run, to get used to running on sore, tired legs. I've heard many great reviews about avoiding the bonk and feeling strong through the finish. If I can fit it in my schedule, I'm going to do it.
- Before that training starts, I've been going on random runs, working on a quicker pace and sprints, etc. I'm working on getting my pace in the eight minute per mile range. I did 8:30 (7mph) for four miles on the treadmill the other day. I ran to and from a meeting with an 8:15 pace (2 miles there, break, 2 miles back). Maybe when I start the training, I'll be faster...?
- I've been having a little knee pain... It's right underneath my left kneecap. It comes and goes, but seems fine enough to keep running on it. Perhaps it's the cold, perhaps I'm compensating for my quads not being strong enough, perhaps I need to put more force in my toes. Either way I'm sure it's totally common, and it's not going to stop me.
-I'm down to 158 lbs. That's a Sunday night weigh in, with no workout and lots of eating. My pre-breakfast, post-workout weight is 153. That's a 50# total loss!
- I did an outside, 6am run today. It was cold and dark, but it was a success. As long as I stay on min sidewalks where there are street lights, don't use headphones and really watch my footing, I feel safe enough. Once the snow and ice get here, it might be a different story!
-My marathon training officially starts in December. I think I'm going to go with the Hanson method... It's running six days a week with more emphasis on speed work and less on cross training. The long runs top out at 16 miles instead of 20. But you run the day after a long run, to get used to running on sore, tired legs. I've heard many great reviews about avoiding the bonk and feeling strong through the finish. If I can fit it in my schedule, I'm going to do it.
- Before that training starts, I've been going on random runs, working on a quicker pace and sprints, etc. I'm working on getting my pace in the eight minute per mile range. I did 8:30 (7mph) for four miles on the treadmill the other day. I ran to and from a meeting with an 8:15 pace (2 miles there, break, 2 miles back). Maybe when I start the training, I'll be faster...?
- I've been having a little knee pain... It's right underneath my left kneecap. It comes and goes, but seems fine enough to keep running on it. Perhaps it's the cold, perhaps I'm compensating for my quads not being strong enough, perhaps I need to put more force in my toes. Either way I'm sure it's totally common, and it's not going to stop me.
-I'm down to 158 lbs. That's a Sunday night weigh in, with no workout and lots of eating. My pre-breakfast, post-workout weight is 153. That's a 50# total loss!
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