Fri 6-20-2014
After my first night at work I woke up eager to pound the pavement. I was able to sleep until around 9:00ish and soon after some coffee and a snack I headed out. Although my schedule called for just 3mi I was feeling for more. After doing 1 quick warm-up mile with Tully and returning him back at #698 I was off for my true run. Once free from T-Man I felt much more in sync with my run. My strides felt strong, cadence was ideal and breathing seemed right in my sweet spot. Legs felt pretty peppy and I wondered and flip flopped back and forth in my mind about what distance I should do today. I settled on just 4mi and convinced myself that patience is integral to keeping on the right track for training. My body, legs, and brain seem to want more but I will be able to satisfy that this weekend on my long run. This weekends long run will be a 7miler around here in Wells but not sure if it will fall on Saturday or Sunday. The program calls for Saturday while Sunday is a strength day. I think I will stick with that plan. Back to todays' 4miler, like I said the strength and desire was there and I was happy to see my pace each time I looked at watch. The oddity for today was the two young kids roughly 13 or 14 years old who were stuck in quite the predicament. It seems they got a little too bold with their four wheeler and were stuck deep in the mud down a small embankment. My teachers' revenge had me ignoring their problem and slightly chuckling as I ran past. Summah in Maine!
4mi
34:41:77
8:39P
Fila shorts, New Balance M1010, Puma socks, UA Visor, Oakley shades
65 degrees, Sunny
Wire Rd., Meetinghouse Rd. N., Chicks Crossing Rd.
Wells, ME 04090
Friday, June 20, 2014
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Oh That Big Hot Sun
6-18-14
11am
Since school has let out I have found myself proficient at sleeping in. Lately I have been able to make all the way to 10ish, Tully not the happiest about this new initiative. Thus, my morning run today tended to occur during the golden hours of sun and heat. I welcomed this because I know that I cannot build a strong tolerance to heat and depletion by avoiding aforementioned mid-day heat. It wasn't the worst experience but it did take it's toll. My legs felt fairly strong and I had a small goal to get some hill work in today. Therefore, I guess my overall theme for today's run was heat and hills. Not sure why I do this to myself but I enjoyed the suffering on both accounts. All in all, it felt fairly slow but I think in the end it was right were I usually am. I do look forward to dropping the pace a few ticks and becoming faster but that would take dedication to speed work (i.e. intervals and or tempo runs) both of which I loath. For the rest of the day I see the beach, reading and maybe a good beer at Feile. Slainte!
3.2mi
27:20:09
8:31P
Shorts, New Balance m1010, UA visor, Oakley shades
83 degrees, sunny, hot
Wire Rd., Meeting House Rd.
Wells, ME 04090
11am
Since school has let out I have found myself proficient at sleeping in. Lately I have been able to make all the way to 10ish, Tully not the happiest about this new initiative. Thus, my morning run today tended to occur during the golden hours of sun and heat. I welcomed this because I know that I cannot build a strong tolerance to heat and depletion by avoiding aforementioned mid-day heat. It wasn't the worst experience but it did take it's toll. My legs felt fairly strong and I had a small goal to get some hill work in today. Therefore, I guess my overall theme for today's run was heat and hills. Not sure why I do this to myself but I enjoyed the suffering on both accounts. All in all, it felt fairly slow but I think in the end it was right were I usually am. I do look forward to dropping the pace a few ticks and becoming faster but that would take dedication to speed work (i.e. intervals and or tempo runs) both of which I loath. For the rest of the day I see the beach, reading and maybe a good beer at Feile. Slainte!
3.2mi
27:20:09
8:31P
Shorts, New Balance m1010, UA visor, Oakley shades
83 degrees, sunny, hot
Wire Rd., Meeting House Rd.
Wells, ME 04090
Midnight Run SHS X/C Team
6-17-2014
12:01am
Well tonight was a pleasant change to the routine. I was invited to run with SHS 2014/15 Cross Country team as they ran their annual midnight run to kick off their new season. So, for the first time since Ragnar Cape Cod I pulled out the NB reflective vest, head lamp, and LED back flasher. I struggled to stay awake during the evening leading up to the run so I as able to tuck in a mid-afternoon nap and then tucked one more in when it got really difficult. This last nap started at around 10pm and an alarm was set for 11pm. The team, coaches, teachers, and I all met at the high school by the flag pole. It was fun to already see some students even though school just let out for the summer earlier that day. I had no idea how long we were running on this trip but I assumed it wasn't going to be much more than 3mi as this was what I had scheduled for my marathon training for the day. As we got started I launched with Nick E., Steve W., and Bayleigh M. As usual my first mile had me breathing heavy and seemingly struggle to hold an 8:00ish pace but soon that one mile was put behind be and all was once again strong and fluid running. I was able to settle into a comfortable pace and breathing cadence. All in all it was a super fun night to be out again in a social running community. I think I need to keep that up even though I tend to also enjoy my solo runs. Maybe the best part of the night was spotting Nick E. and Steve W. at McDonalds immediately after the run getting food! #breakingeven? Oh yea, it was my first run in my newest pair of shoes. My New Balance minimus 1010 had arrived just in time. Wow, what a beautiful pair of 4mm drop road runners, very happy here.
3.5mi
29:45:41mins
8:30P
Shorts, t-shirt, UA visor, NB Vest, head lamp, New Balance M1010
60 degrees
Sanford, ME 04073
12:01am
Well tonight was a pleasant change to the routine. I was invited to run with SHS 2014/15 Cross Country team as they ran their annual midnight run to kick off their new season. So, for the first time since Ragnar Cape Cod I pulled out the NB reflective vest, head lamp, and LED back flasher. I struggled to stay awake during the evening leading up to the run so I as able to tuck in a mid-afternoon nap and then tucked one more in when it got really difficult. This last nap started at around 10pm and an alarm was set for 11pm. The team, coaches, teachers, and I all met at the high school by the flag pole. It was fun to already see some students even though school just let out for the summer earlier that day. I had no idea how long we were running on this trip but I assumed it wasn't going to be much more than 3mi as this was what I had scheduled for my marathon training for the day. As we got started I launched with Nick E., Steve W., and Bayleigh M. As usual my first mile had me breathing heavy and seemingly struggle to hold an 8:00ish pace but soon that one mile was put behind be and all was once again strong and fluid running. I was able to settle into a comfortable pace and breathing cadence. All in all it was a super fun night to be out again in a social running community. I think I need to keep that up even though I tend to also enjoy my solo runs. Maybe the best part of the night was spotting Nick E. and Steve W. at McDonalds immediately after the run getting food! #breakingeven? Oh yea, it was my first run in my newest pair of shoes. My New Balance minimus 1010 had arrived just in time. Wow, what a beautiful pair of 4mm drop road runners, very happy here.
3.5mi
29:45:41mins
8:30P
Shorts, t-shirt, UA visor, NB Vest, head lamp, New Balance M1010
60 degrees
Sanford, ME 04073
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Back Cove 7 miler
Strong run today around the Back Cove of Portland this morning. I was lucky to be able to meet up with BT and enjoy his conversation as we put back the miles. He hadn't been out running in a while but put out a very strong and impressive performance. The Back Cove is a great place to get the miles in during the weekends. It is perfectly populated with the amount of driven and passionate runners that helps push and motivate my own performance. We were able to meet up for 8:30am and got at it pretty quickly. We discussed everything from women to future adventures. This conversation makes the miles go by much faster and fairly unnoticeable. Since this running adventure has begun for me I have generally been doing solo missions and now I am enjoying running with company. Therefore, I think I will continue to try to seek out more social running moments as training continues. As for my performance, I have no complaints. The weather was perfect and the legs felt peppy. All in all a perfect Saturday morning long run. On tap I have the midnight run with the 2014/15 SHS Cross Country team this Monday night / Tuesday morning starting at 12:01 am. Marathon training continues as summer 2014 kicks off.
7mi
1:01:01mins
8:46 P
Fila shorts, Ragnar WALSTIB t-shirt, UA visor, Oakley shades, Nike Dual Fusions
63 degrees, mostly cloudy
Back Cove, Portland ME, 04103
7mi
1:01:01mins
8:46 P
Fila shorts, Ragnar WALSTIB t-shirt, UA visor, Oakley shades, Nike Dual Fusions
63 degrees, mostly cloudy
Back Cove, Portland ME, 04103
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Collegial School Run
6-12-14
With my last final facilitated and only grading to compete I set out on a 3mi partial trail run with Kathryn P. at SHS. It was super fun to have someone to talk with as I ran and we both seemed to enjoy talking about past races and future goals. Having a partner to run with certainly kept my eyes off of my watch, which in turn made the run feel shorter and with less effort. We set out on the Mousam Way Trails and then through the Marginal Way neighborhood and then finally up and back the Railroad Trail. I was planning on doing just 3 miles but the enjoyment of running with someone and the conversation had me going just a bit longer. Did all three miles at a comfortable pace and with the Trail Glove 2 in action as the transition continues. But today for the first time I really think I need to purchase a 4mm drop shoe for the pavement. Tomorrow is a rest day, then Saturday I hit Pineland Farms for a 6mi trail run with BT. I look forward to writing and posting that report.
3.2mi
28:29:02 mins
8.54 Pace
Fila shorts, dry-fit t-shirt, Merrell Trail Glove 2
70 degrees, mostly cloudy, humid
Sanford, ME 04073
With my last final facilitated and only grading to compete I set out on a 3mi partial trail run with Kathryn P. at SHS. It was super fun to have someone to talk with as I ran and we both seemed to enjoy talking about past races and future goals. Having a partner to run with certainly kept my eyes off of my watch, which in turn made the run feel shorter and with less effort. We set out on the Mousam Way Trails and then through the Marginal Way neighborhood and then finally up and back the Railroad Trail. I was planning on doing just 3 miles but the enjoyment of running with someone and the conversation had me going just a bit longer. Did all three miles at a comfortable pace and with the Trail Glove 2 in action as the transition continues. But today for the first time I really think I need to purchase a 4mm drop shoe for the pavement. Tomorrow is a rest day, then Saturday I hit Pineland Farms for a 6mi trail run with BT. I look forward to writing and posting that report.
3.2mi
28:29:02 mins
8.54 Pace
Fila shorts, dry-fit t-shirt, Merrell Trail Glove 2
70 degrees, mostly cloudy, humid
Sanford, ME 04073
4 mile Walk with 2 short jogs
6-11-14
As I transition over to the zero drop Merrell Trail Gloves so goes an increase in pain in my calves. This new shoe causes a new gate which in turn causes me to run using new muscle groups. Thus a massive increase in lactic acid build up in my calves. I am scheduled to do an uneventful 3 mi today but after consideration and consultation I will just do a 4 mi walk with Tully to loosen aforementioned calves and hopefully flush some of that lactic acid. But once I started the walk I wanted to jog a bit. Both to get Tully some more exercise as well as test the calves. All in all it went well and the short sections of jogging helped loosen up those calves. I will have a full 3 miler tomorrow at school.
4mi walk w/ 1 mile jog split into two halves
Shorts, dry fit t-shirt, Merrell Trail Glove 2, UA Visor, Oakley Shades
73 degrees Sunny and humid
Wire Rd., Chicks Crossing Rd.
Wells, ME 04090
As I transition over to the zero drop Merrell Trail Gloves so goes an increase in pain in my calves. This new shoe causes a new gate which in turn causes me to run using new muscle groups. Thus a massive increase in lactic acid build up in my calves. I am scheduled to do an uneventful 3 mi today but after consideration and consultation I will just do a 4 mi walk with Tully to loosen aforementioned calves and hopefully flush some of that lactic acid. But once I started the walk I wanted to jog a bit. Both to get Tully some more exercise as well as test the calves. All in all it went well and the short sections of jogging helped loosen up those calves. I will have a full 3 miler tomorrow at school.
4mi walk w/ 1 mile jog split into two halves
Shorts, dry fit t-shirt, Merrell Trail Glove 2, UA Visor, Oakley Shades
73 degrees Sunny and humid
Wire Rd., Chicks Crossing Rd.
Wells, ME 04090
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Attempt to PR 5K Came Up Short
6-9-2014
A little undecided on how I would like to approach this Maine Marathon Training Cycle. After watching a video from coach Pat McCrann I was initially sold on the idea of 12 week cycle and agreed with his ideas on focus within this ideal timeframe. It seemed I may have experienced this focus and lack there off after the 12 weeks prior to the Williwhammer Half Marathon. Then, after exploring Hal Higdons Marathon Novice 1 training program I began to appreciate the longer cycle which we would have me starting this week. In the end I decided to air on the side of more time and choose the Higdon 18 week cycle. Therefore, I started today with a short blast fast pace 5K trying to PR and come under 23 mins. Due to the effort and massive amount of barking I heard from Tully as I ran past the apartment I decided to cut it short at 2.8mi. Overall, I was happy to hit it hard and fast with the Merrell Trail Gloves as this supports my attempted transition to the minimalist shoe without having to spend more money on road pair. Earned myself a solid blister with the effort. Hoping to be able to ignore that blister and get in another 3miles today.
2.8mi out and back Wire Rd. to Deer Ridge Rd.
22:13
7.54P
Fila shorts, cotton 5K t-shirt, Merrell Trail Glove 2, no socks
70 degrees and cloudy
Wells, ME 04090
A little undecided on how I would like to approach this Maine Marathon Training Cycle. After watching a video from coach Pat McCrann I was initially sold on the idea of 12 week cycle and agreed with his ideas on focus within this ideal timeframe. It seemed I may have experienced this focus and lack there off after the 12 weeks prior to the Williwhammer Half Marathon. Then, after exploring Hal Higdons Marathon Novice 1 training program I began to appreciate the longer cycle which we would have me starting this week. In the end I decided to air on the side of more time and choose the Higdon 18 week cycle. Therefore, I started today with a short blast fast pace 5K trying to PR and come under 23 mins. Due to the effort and massive amount of barking I heard from Tully as I ran past the apartment I decided to cut it short at 2.8mi. Overall, I was happy to hit it hard and fast with the Merrell Trail Gloves as this supports my attempted transition to the minimalist shoe without having to spend more money on road pair. Earned myself a solid blister with the effort. Hoping to be able to ignore that blister and get in another 3miles today.
2.8mi out and back Wire Rd. to Deer Ridge Rd.
22:13
7.54P
Fila shorts, cotton 5K t-shirt, Merrell Trail Glove 2, no socks
70 degrees and cloudy
Wells, ME 04090
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