"If we admit that human life can be ruled by reason, the possibility of life is destroyed."
How has everyone been? Any plans for this spring/summer?
I'd like to do some bike tours. I don't see any running whatsoever in the near future.
My foot is still pretty weak; although, it has come a long way. I'm receiving physical therapy two X per week and religiously doing exercises at home and at the gym. I have been playing a lot of basketball and doing a lot of biking (and some walking), all of which has helped.
This blog has been a great motivator for me.
Thanks to all.
Ryan
4.20.2008
Women's Olympic Time Trials -- Boston
Deena Kastor (2:29:35), Magdalena Lewy Boulet (2:30:19), and Blake Russell (2:32:40) make Olympic marathon team.
In 1984, Joan Samuelson won the very first Women's Olympic Time Trials and went on to win the Olympic marathon in Los Angeles. Today, at the age of 50, she ran a 2:49:08, achieving her goal of a sub-2:50 marathon at the age of 50. In doing so, she set a new American record for women over the age of 50.
In 1984, Joan Samuelson won the very first Women's Olympic Time Trials and went on to win the Olympic marathon in Los Angeles. Today, at the age of 50, she ran a 2:49:08, achieving her goal of a sub-2:50 marathon at the age of 50. In doing so, she set a new American record for women over the age of 50.
4.18.2008
Michael Wardian deserves some blog space
This guy is absolutely incredible. We saw him warming up at the Shamrock Marathon. I think he placed second.
Check out this article
Check out this article
4.14.2008
4.13.2008
Martin Lel wins his 3rd London Marathon in 2:05:16 -- Best marathoner ever?
Three men break old course record. Ryan Hall runs a 2:06:17 for fifth place. Best American-born marathoner ever?
Watch for free at WCSN.com...
Watch for free at WCSN.com...
4.10.2008
As far-fetched as it sounds, Lydiard's approach to running (long, slow distance) actually works. Here's proof.
A post like this is a sign of running withdrawal...
On May 27, 2007, I ran a 3.5-mile road race at an 8:10 pace. On June 10, 2007, I ran a 7-mile road race at an 8:22 pace. I struggled through both. My training for these races was inconsistent. I was running between 8 and 16 miles per week at a pace not much slower than that of my 7-mile race pace. I rarely went longer than 7 miles.
On June 25, 2007, I started my first marathon training cycle. Between that date and September 7, 2007, the eve of my fastest 5K, my average weekly mileage was 27 and my average training pace was 9:56.
So, 27 miles per week for 10 weeks at a 9:56 pace yielded a 5K at 6:44 pace.
Let me know what you all think about this approach.
On May 27, 2007, I ran a 3.5-mile road race at an 8:10 pace. On June 10, 2007, I ran a 7-mile road race at an 8:22 pace. I struggled through both. My training for these races was inconsistent. I was running between 8 and 16 miles per week at a pace not much slower than that of my 7-mile race pace. I rarely went longer than 7 miles.
On June 25, 2007, I started my first marathon training cycle. Between that date and September 7, 2007, the eve of my fastest 5K, my average weekly mileage was 27 and my average training pace was 9:56.
So, 27 miles per week for 10 weeks at a 9:56 pace yielded a 5K at 6:44 pace.
Let me know what you all think about this approach.
4.08.2008
Northern Nipmuck Race
I joined some folks I met through the RunStorrs group to do the Northern Nipmuck trail race this past Saturday. It was a 16 mile course described as rolling hills. This was my first long trail race over technical terrain and it was tough stuff.
The start was single track and uphill so it was very slow pace (walking). I got impatient quickly and decided to barrel up the hill through the brush. After 3-4 miles I realized I was being way too aggressive. The steep up and down was killer on the leg muscles and after mile 12 walking up the hills was all I could do. I think this race was harder than either of the marathons I did. It took me about 2 hours 35 minutes running time (I stopped briefly a couple stops to change my shirt and get water).
It was pretty dangerous too. One of the people I went with broke her ankle and there were many sprained ankles and scraped up legs. However, I think technical trail running can elevate fitness to a whole new level. There are two other races I'm thinking about: the Soapstone Mountain 14.5 on May 18 and the Nipmuck Marathon 26.4 on June 1.
The start was single track and uphill so it was very slow pace (walking). I got impatient quickly and decided to barrel up the hill through the brush. After 3-4 miles I realized I was being way too aggressive. The steep up and down was killer on the leg muscles and after mile 12 walking up the hills was all I could do. I think this race was harder than either of the marathons I did. It took me about 2 hours 35 minutes running time (I stopped briefly a couple stops to change my shirt and get water).
It was pretty dangerous too. One of the people I went with broke her ankle and there were many sprained ankles and scraped up legs. However, I think technical trail running can elevate fitness to a whole new level. There are two other races I'm thinking about: the Soapstone Mountain 14.5 on May 18 and the Nipmuck Marathon 26.4 on June 1.
I jogged today...
I had another follow-up doctor appointment this morning. I jogged down the hallway. I was prescribed 6 weeks of physical therapy, two times per week. I should start this week. I see my doctor again on 5/20. I can start running again in 6 weeks.
Missing
Well, Ryan is out due to recovery from surgery. I'm out due to ... growing a human.
It's been six weeks or so since the last time I ran. I honestly didn't realize how much I would miss it. I told myself "It's only a couple months. You'll be back at it in no time." It's really no consolation. I miss running. Sigh. I am jealous of the women who can continue to run through their entire pregnancy, but my body just doesn't seem to want to allow it. I had to stop because the last couple runs I tried before I decided I just couldn't do it anymore resulted in severe pain in my pubic symphysis (fun, huh?). I have been making due with walking, swimming and yoga, but damn, I can't wait until I can run again ...
It's been six weeks or so since the last time I ran. I honestly didn't realize how much I would miss it. I told myself "It's only a couple months. You'll be back at it in no time." It's really no consolation. I miss running. Sigh. I am jealous of the women who can continue to run through their entire pregnancy, but my body just doesn't seem to want to allow it. I had to stop because the last couple runs I tried before I decided I just couldn't do it anymore resulted in severe pain in my pubic symphysis (fun, huh?). I have been making due with walking, swimming and yoga, but damn, I can't wait until I can run again ...
4.04.2008
Bikes
If anyone knows of anyone looking to sell their road bike (I don't know why anyone would, but it's worth a shot...), I'd be interested in taking a look at it. I can't justify spending at least $600 for a new road bike, even though if I did, I'd probably ride it a lot and get my dollars worth. Given my lengthy recovery from surgery, I won't be doing much, if any, running this spring and summer, so I really need a bike. The stationary bike is getting boring already, and I've only been using it since March 21st.
During my first marathon buildup, I didn't do much in the way of cross-training and overemphasized running volume. When I'm given the green light to begin running again, I'm going to take AT LEAST six months to rebuild a solid aerobic base (not that it has ever been solid) and do a significant number of miles on the bike. Then, maybe, I'll introduce some anaerobic training. In the meantime, I look forward to a lot of plain vanilla distance running, as Rob Taylor puts it in his article "Smarter, Not Harder," this fall.
Anyway, help me find a bike! I'd take anything between 56 and 60cm (not sure if this is a med or lg frame for those manufacturers that don't use the cm measurement). I regularly check craigslist.com and eBay, but I have to imagine that there are other ways to go about getting used stuff.
Thanks.
During my first marathon buildup, I didn't do much in the way of cross-training and overemphasized running volume. When I'm given the green light to begin running again, I'm going to take AT LEAST six months to rebuild a solid aerobic base (not that it has ever been solid) and do a significant number of miles on the bike. Then, maybe, I'll introduce some anaerobic training. In the meantime, I look forward to a lot of plain vanilla distance running, as Rob Taylor puts it in his article "Smarter, Not Harder," this fall.
Anyway, help me find a bike! I'd take anything between 56 and 60cm (not sure if this is a med or lg frame for those manufacturers that don't use the cm measurement). I regularly check craigslist.com and eBay, but I have to imagine that there are other ways to go about getting used stuff.
Thanks.
4.02.2008
Too Greedy or Not?
So here's an issue I hope everyone can comment on (I've already been asking co-workers and family members every day since it happened). This past Saturday I participated in a race event that consisted of multiple races back-to-back (2 miles or 5 miles). Two runners (one man and one woman) that were obviously far better than anyone else there (and maybe in all of NW Connecticut) officially entered both races and finished first and second overall in each (crushing the nearest runners by a great distance) and taking home all the trophies. My question is, do any of you feel that this is poor etiquette? Or do you think that every runner has the right to race in any race that is open to the public? I felt like maybe they should have run in one officially and done the other one unofficially. What do you guys think?
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