This is about running in the rain.
Sorry about the title, I couldn’t help myself. I still have the sense of humor of a 14 year old boy at times.
I ran 3 miles in the rain with my friend Audra tonight, then we toweled off and did level 2 of shred. My level of wetness between rain and sweat is a new record!
I have 6 miles tomorrow. 3-6-3 my Tues-Wed-Thurs for the next 2 months.
I’ve been having writers block lately for some reason, hopefully it won’t last too long! So here is my weekend in bullet points.
I got an e-mail from the Columbus Running Club, I guess from when I registered for my Soldier Half Marathon I got on their list. I was looking through their upcoming races and they have a FREE HALF MARATHON.
It’s a certified and timed course. Getting a shirt is a option (for $). I’m assuming there are no medals since it’s free, but I’ve been hoping to get in a half as a training run in January and this seems too good to pass up!
I’m in week 3 of marathon training!!
Today called for 3 miles and I decided to do speedwork at the track with my new running buddy.
I did 2 warm up laps then intervals of speed laps and walking laps. It was COLD, COLD, COLD out. I thought my speed laps were going to be ugly, but I was plesantly surprised. My first one was 1:59.2 and then my second lap was 1:54.8. The next 2 were 1:55ish each. Apparently I can run faster in the cold! I wrapped up with speed running the straight aways and walking the curves of the track for my laps 2 laps
Look at my stat’s from my week at home last week!
Got all my scheduled training runs in PLUS a 3 mile leisure walk by the beach and tons of other walking as transportation!
I’m still scurrrrred about my WIW tomorrow, but I’m pleased with my mileage.
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My 2011 Race Calendar has been spotty, but it looks like I’ll be finishing the year off strong. Yesterday I signed up for a 10K. I ran this 10K last year and ran it in the illusive sub 59 min range!
2011 Races in Review:
Completed Races
5K – KD Shamrock 5K – February 26, 2011 (29:09)
½ Marathon – Talladega 2100 – April 3, 2011 (2:12:59)
5K – Race for Hope DC – May 1, 2011 (26:28)
5K – Big Dog Skirt Chaser 5K – October 8, 2011 (31:06)
10K – Read to Run – October 22, 2011 (1:03:25)
½ Marathon – Soldier Marathon – November 12, 2011 (2:10:35)
Future Races
5M – Turkey Trot – November 24, 2011
10K – AORTA Toys for Tots 10K – December 3, 2011
Yesterday was when marathon training was supposed to officially start. However I had to work super late and I didn’t want to run past 9pm. So I woke up early today to run yesterday’s 3 miles before work and then ran today’s 5 miles after work.
I feel good. Tomorrow is a rest day because I have a second date with the gentleman from Sunday night.
The Awkward Runner
(It’s just for kicks and giggles— better to be running funny than sitting on the couch 😉
I like to think I”m a combination of all of these running styles.
I just LAUGHED MY ASS OFF watching this. I’m totally the runner in the middle with the striped shirt, but I observe all those types at races. God love us all!
Just ONCE I would like to not have terrible race photos. I love how I feel like a badass and look like a hot mess moving in slow motion. Whatever I ran 13.1 suck it haters!
My finish line picture doesn’t depict how pissed I was. I kept looking at my watching going WHY GOD WHY.
Also what possessed to me put my guns up and bite my lip and overall look constipated in those 2 pictures. The girl behind me is embarrassed for me, yet is giving a thumbs up. Thanks for taking two there race photog.
Enjoy the terribleness!
How fun are these?!
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also follow @pavementrunner on twitter. He’s a badass.