| Date | Race | Time | Pace |
| Jan 14 | Raynham Frostbite 15k | 1:03:31 | 6:50 |
| Feb 11 | Paddy Kelly 5 mile | 30:44 | 6:09 |
| Feb 18 | Foxboro 10 mile | 1:06:14 | 6:37 |
| Mar 18 | New Bedford Half | 1:28:56 | 6:48 |
| April 1 | Cohasset 10k | 39:46 | 6:24 |
| Jun 17 | Easton 5 mile | 32:32 | 6:31 |
| Oct 21 | Caring 4kids 5k | 18:31 | 5:59 |
| Nov 10 | Bristol 10 mile | 1:03:45 | 6:23 |
| Nov 18 | Norwood 4 mile | 24:02 | 6:01 |
| Nov 22 | Tiger Turkey Chase | 29:31 | 6:00 |
| Dec 1 | Norwood 5k | 18:15 | 5:53 |
| Dec 9 | Newport 10k | 35:55 | 5:48 |
| Dec 30 | Millennium Mile | 4:51 | 4:51 |
At least I like the trend. As noted on Feltslave's blog today, yesterday marked the first time ever (including "training") I've attempted to run faster than 5k pace. I'm not saying I liked it. On a bright note, I think I've got my knee issue figured out. Basically overtight/overstrong lateral quad group and weaker medial quad causing tracking issues. Foam rolled on the lateral quad, almost blacked out from the pain, but got it to release and voila, no more grinding. Stuff I need to keep working on. Thanks for reading. (cycling synopsis for the year? maybe, maybe not).
FnF - You are sick man. I give you all the props in the world for your natural runnin talent. Not many folks 'start' running and get's results like you do. The cycling helps, but you have talent. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHell of a year... nice work. I think my leg would come flying off if I tried to run a 4:51 right now :) So is there a reason you don't go to the spring duathlons and kick the crap out of everyone (ok, most everyone)? Or is that next year's plan...
ReplyDeletefs, I didn't exactly just "start" running. I've been dabbling with 5ks and 5 milers most winter for over a decade, but it was only the last two years where I ran consistently enough (as in at least twice a week) all winter to call it "training." I'm not sure I'd call it talent, but thanks, I enjoy being halfway competitive. You and I both know that there are some guys in our age group who we'll never be near.
ReplyDeleteTrackrich, I had some duathlon plans in 2007. Planned for 3, entered 2, made it to the start for 1 (Wrentham). They're expensive, and they all come at the times of year when the calendar is full of events. Running off the bike is no picnic either. I don't know if I'll do any this year. It depends on the calendar. I want to focus on getting competitive in the bike races though.
My goal is to runa sub 19 5K (sub 18 if I can really be fast) and a sub 1:30 at New Bedford. Which isn't too far of a stretch goal..
ReplyDeleteUnlike you - I just started running. So maybe I'm screwed.
Good luck!
Not and overnight sensation 115th, 43:50.
ReplyDeleteNot quite so bad
But look who I outsprinted. 118th. That was my first race of the year, no training.
I think I did a few races from 93 to 95 but then nothing at all for several years after my knee surgeries. Then in 2001 it looks like I started up again on the fall circuit. Never went under 7 minute miles until just a few years ago.
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ReplyDeleteI don't know about NB this year. I plan to race Raynham, run Boston Prep as a training run, then race Paddy Kelly and the Foxboro 10 miler. So first I want to get that far without injuries. After that, I'd prefer to wrap up my winter running earlier than NB this year, and focus on bike racing, but we'll see.
ReplyDeleteNB is pretty flat. There is a gradual climb, maybe a half mile long, around 3 miles in. Then it is a straight road, gradual grade down to the water for 5 miles or so, very fast. Then it is flat along the water, but windy most of the rest of the way. There is one more small rise at about 12 miles, and a small downhill (1 block) right before the end.
DF's assessment of NB is mostly accurate except that "windy" means at least a mile of REALLY freaking windy and the hill at mile 12 is just a good old kick in the head especially if you are suffering or borderline. Great race though. I could probably get back in shape for it this year... now you've got me thinking...
ReplyDeletehey dave-
ReplyDeletecould you hit me with a quick note at brandauer - at - gmail - dotcom? thanks!