My legs were still feeling the run from yesterday, so I decided before work that I would take it easy today and run just two miles at an easy pace. After 5 minutes I honestly wanted to quit but convinced myself to get the two miles out of the way.
Distance: 2 miles
Pace: 9:44
Monday, October 27, 2008
Return to the Scene of the Crime
Sunday October 26th
On Sunday I needed to get in a long run before the Manchester Half-Marathon next weekend. Knowing that the course in Manchester is a bit hilly, I chose my old Boston Marathon training route and set out around noon on Sunday. The 13 mile run starts at Marathon Sports on Beacon, heads down Beacon to Route 128 and then back on Commonwealth Avenue (which at this point is the Boston Marathon route, including the infamous Heartbreak Hill). It is a very hilly route and after two miles I was kicking myself for coming up with this brilliant idea, but after 5 miles I felt good and as I turned on to Commonwealth Avenue (at mile 7), I knew I had this one in the bag.
The last time I was on Commonwealth Avenue was in April for the Boston Marathon. After passing my lovely and supporting wife and family, I had hit the wall and found myself walking up Heartbreak Hill, which was very discouraging.
But on this day walking was not in the cards and I somehow found a great deal of energy. All in all a good day, physically and mentally.
Distance: 13 miles
Pace: 10:28
Distance for the week (10/20 - 10/26): 27 miles
On Sunday I needed to get in a long run before the Manchester Half-Marathon next weekend. Knowing that the course in Manchester is a bit hilly, I chose my old Boston Marathon training route and set out around noon on Sunday. The 13 mile run starts at Marathon Sports on Beacon, heads down Beacon to Route 128 and then back on Commonwealth Avenue (which at this point is the Boston Marathon route, including the infamous Heartbreak Hill). It is a very hilly route and after two miles I was kicking myself for coming up with this brilliant idea, but after 5 miles I felt good and as I turned on to Commonwealth Avenue (at mile 7), I knew I had this one in the bag.
The last time I was on Commonwealth Avenue was in April for the Boston Marathon. After passing my lovely and supporting wife and family, I had hit the wall and found myself walking up Heartbreak Hill, which was very discouraging.
But on this day walking was not in the cards and I somehow found a great deal of energy. All in all a good day, physically and mentally.
Distance: 13 miles
Pace: 10:28
Distance for the week (10/20 - 10/26): 27 miles
Saturday, October 25, 2008
The Week That Was
Friday October 24th
Distance: 6 miles
Pace: 8:56
Great run, especially the last three miles when I was running at a sub 8:30 pace.
Thursday October 23rd
Distance: 2 miles
Pace: 11:55
Very tired from my birthday celebration on Tuesday and Wednesday
Wednesday October 22nd
Took off for my birthday.
Tuesday October 21st
Distance: 4 miles
Pace: 8:44
Monday October 20th
Stayed up late on Sunday watching the Sox lose for Monday wasn't fun
Distance: 2 miles
Pace: 11:44
Distance: 6 miles
Pace: 8:56
Great run, especially the last three miles when I was running at a sub 8:30 pace.
Thursday October 23rd
Distance: 2 miles
Pace: 11:55
Very tired from my birthday celebration on Tuesday and Wednesday
Wednesday October 22nd
Took off for my birthday.
Tuesday October 21st
Distance: 4 miles
Pace: 8:44
Monday October 20th
Stayed up late on Sunday watching the Sox lose for Monday wasn't fun
Distance: 2 miles
Pace: 11:44
Monday, October 20, 2008
Faster and Faster
Sunday, October 19th
On the treadmill again, trying to finish before the gym closed, so speed was a necessity.
Mileage: 4 miles
Time: 34:40 (8:40 per mile)
On the treadmill again, trying to finish before the gym closed, so speed was a necessity.
Mileage: 4 miles
Time: 34:40 (8:40 per mile)
Saturday, October 18, 2008
On the Road Again
Saturday, October 18th
Back on the streets for the first time since Sunday. A bit on the chilly side, which felt great. Definitely slower than the treadmill but felt strong to the end.
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 1:03:48 (10:33 per mile)
Back on the streets for the first time since Sunday. A bit on the chilly side, which felt great. Definitely slower than the treadmill but felt strong to the end.
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 1:03:48 (10:33 per mile)
Back in the Saddle
Friday October 17th
After a few days recovering from the Chicago Marathon, I got back on the treadmill today. It felt good to run again and all of the aches and pains from Sunday are now just a bad memory.
Distance: 4 Miles
Time: 35:40 (8:55 per mile)
After a few days recovering from the Chicago Marathon, I got back on the treadmill today. It felt good to run again and all of the aches and pains from Sunday are now just a bad memory.
Distance: 4 Miles
Time: 35:40 (8:55 per mile)
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