My blog is three years-old! I still find it hard to believe that I've been running (and writing about it) for that long. I feel like I should do something to celebrate -- like write a substantial update about my running and my race plan for the fall. (Also, you guys, I bought a bike! It's beautiful, and I'm so excited to mix in cycling into my workout routine...and maybe sign up for a duathalon.)
I'll get to an update, I promise.
Until then, here's a colorful reminder to cherish the time we have. Ze Frank used Jelly Beans to illustrate the average life span and how that time is spent.
(h/t The Laughing Squid)
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Zero Prostate Cancer 4-Miler Race Round-Up
Oh, hey! It's been a while (posts containing YouTube videos and exclamations about fast miles not withstanding)!
What have I been up to? Officially, the six few weeks have been spent training for the Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half in September. After two tries at Operation Sub-2:00, I figure that the third time has to be the charm. (Also, I do just want to have fun because Philadelphia is an excellent city for racing.) I'm using Smart Coach as the basis of my training plan and, so far, it seems to be working. I'm running a lot, and the work that I've put in so far is definitely paying off.
My dad is in town this weekend for the Zero Prostate Cancer 4-Miler (formerly the Dash 4 Dad 4-Miler). I wasn't focused on setting a PR, but I did want to run a consistent race.
We started out together, but it took some time to find running room and settle into a good pace. A bit into the race, I went ahead but my dad wasn't too far behind for most of the run. All told, I had a really great race (and it will always be humbling to be passed by cancer survivors and parents pushing jogging strollers). And, bonus, I set a PR!
Previous record: 36:10 (2012 Dash 4 Dad 4-Miler)
Net time: 35:08
Average pace: 8:47
Dad finished in 38:10, for an average pace of 9:33. This continues to be my favorite way to spend Father's Day!
What have I been up to? Officially, the six few weeks have been spent training for the Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half in September. After two tries at Operation Sub-2:00, I figure that the third time has to be the charm. (Also, I do just want to have fun because Philadelphia is an excellent city for racing.) I'm using Smart Coach as the basis of my training plan and, so far, it seems to be working. I'm running a lot, and the work that I've put in so far is definitely paying off.
My dad is in town this weekend for the Zero Prostate Cancer 4-Miler (formerly the Dash 4 Dad 4-Miler). I wasn't focused on setting a PR, but I did want to run a consistent race.
We started out together, but it took some time to find running room and settle into a good pace. A bit into the race, I went ahead but my dad wasn't too far behind for most of the run. All told, I had a really great race (and it will always be humbling to be passed by cancer survivors and parents pushing jogging strollers). And, bonus, I set a PR!
Previous record: 36:10 (2012 Dash 4 Dad 4-Miler)
Net time: 35:08
Average pace: 8:47
Dad finished in 38:10, for an average pace of 9:33. This continues to be my favorite way to spend Father's Day!
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Hot Damn!
Either my watch is broken, or I ran my first sub-8:00 minute mile on my run today!
Or...
I dressed appropriately, have been eating balanced meals, have been getting enough sleep, and have followed through on my strength and speed workouts and ran my first sub-8:00 minute mile today. I could get used to this -- especially the parts that involve treating my body well.
Or...
I dressed appropriately, have been eating balanced meals, have been getting enough sleep, and have followed through on my strength and speed workouts and ran my first sub-8:00 minute mile today. I could get used to this -- especially the parts that involve treating my body well.
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