marathon day 3/17/13

he pushed himself into a corner but found that he lived there in earlier times. 

and i ran. i ran so far away. i had a great day. the marathon was big fun. this one was less of a hassle as it was local. i knew people. i ran the 13.1 mile after running the 26.2 mile at obx in november. i got my run on ya'll. 

the photo is of the medal i received after passing the finish line. looking at the stats, it was clear i was not in the right corral as i passed 881 runners. this was not my intent but just how things fell. 

it was hard for me too. i was elbowed by a runner. he did not have to do that but i understand why he did it. the trail was congested and he wanted to make a point that folks needed to share the trail for two-way traffic. he will get his. i imagine he didn't finish the race. 

thank you to my family for the support during training and the all the understanding of the craziness that running these races bring. 

i love you!!!

check the stats:

http://www.racetecresults.com/MyResults.aspx?CId=16247&RId=2012&EId=2&AId=38404

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/285987461

peace and love

training day number 18

she kept asking questions that had no answers because she is the queen.

i ran today for the last time before the race on sunday. it felt good. i did have some shin splints in the first mile. they hurt but i ran through it. i know the splints are related to not taking in enough air and it being cold. when they start, i remember to focus on my breathing and form. soon they are gone and i'm off with the wind.

for the upcoming race i am excited. it should be fun once the race finally starts. it is a bit crazy we have to take buses to the start and park miles away. even if boo drops me off, it has to be before 5:30 am. the race does not start until 7:00 am. if i take the bus i have to be parked by 5:00 am. this will be rough for me since i don't like the cold and it makes me have to pee when i am just standing around in it. i think i will have to do a checked bag with a jacket and sweats. this will be another line i will have to stand in. (mo problems)

the race expo is tomorrow where i pickup my bib and goodie bag. that should be fun. it is on the other side of cary though. i'm going to sneak out of work at 3:00 pm but i'll come back to the office if i have to. i am sure i will have to.

the worst part of the weekend is i will have to eat dinner and get to bed early on saturday night. this is my party night, so the party will be delayed until sunday. i will be a wild running child in search of a beer.

check the stats: (i took it easy and had a fun run)

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284340565

peace and love

training day number 17

the video game console was very hot but he kept blowing his mind with the violent game.

this was the last pub run before the race on sunday. i'm ready.

check the stats:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284203438

peace and love

training day number 16

he had to pee so bad in his nightmare that it came through on the bed.

this was the last long run on sunday before the race. it was cold but it went well.

check the stats:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284203453

peace and love

training day number 15

the president was not very smart because he thought he was the smartest person in the room.

this run was after a night of too much wine. i could have kept sleeping but boo needed to go to work. so i got up and went running to feel better and sweat it out. it was slow going but it worked to cure the hangover. i felt better and had a much sweeter day than if i hadn't run. i had missed the thursday run due to cold rain so i needed the training.

check the stats:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284203462

peace and love

training day number 14

the puddle was huge and he got wet but loved it.

i have not written about my running but i have been running. the race is sunday and i am ready, excited and worried about the weather. i don't like cold and especially if it is raining. unfortunately that is the forecast.

here are the stats:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/284203469

peace and love

training day number 13

pulled into a cycle of drama where the only way out was to take off his clothes, he stayed in and added more bleach to the wash.

today's run was short. it had rained all day. i thought i might would miss it but with only 11 days to go i had too. it was not raining but it was wet. i didn't wear my new shoes but that was dumb because i got shin splints that slowed me down. i did not wear the new shoes because i wanted to keep them clean. that was dumb because i am supposed to be breaking them in. duh.

the route was just over 3 miles and fairly straight forward. this included all 3 bridges and a short trip down main street. since this was all on the sidewalk, the new shoes would have been fine.

i will do my best to make the pub run tomorrow. work is crazy but i will try my best to sneak out.

i also did a cycle class today. i have been doing 3 classes a week. but if things work out, i will do 4 classes this week.

check the stats:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/280938474

peace and love

training day number 12

feeling satisfied, the smiling secretary got out of bed to take a piss with the carnal knowledge the pope is pooped.

today's run was an another adventure. the marathon is in two weeks and it was crucial to have a good long day training run. this is the week to do the most miles before tapering off for the race. i had planned to get to bed early after a good dinner. i had a good dinner but did not get to bed early like i planned. since it was sunday, i slept in. i did not get out of bed until 9:00 am. i did not finish running until after 12:00 pm. so what was the adventure?

there were lots of folks out running and walking. everyone seemed to be in good spirits. i was running with a friend. his name was hangover. i know better but i did it anyway. i don't recommend it at all. dinner was a salad and lunch was a salad. it might have not been as bad if i had more carbs. i did learn i can still run without carbs. it might have not been as bad if i had not drank so much. i did learn i drink to much. through some miracle i finished the goal. it was a balance of speed, breathing and persistence. possibly even a little self punishment.

the mile goal was 12 miles but i went ahead and ran the 13.1 to get in the full miles of the race. i won't run longer than 8 miles at a time until race day.

check the stats:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/279940949

peace and love