I think I might have found my answer. A ratio of 3 minutes running and 50 seconds of walking. I tried this tonight at the track workout and it felt good. I tried to keep a equal pace while running but as I continued I kept getting faster. It just felt great. I have got to learn to pace myself for 26.2 miles. I have just got to keep looking at the watch and listening to my body.
Distance = 8 miles
Time = 1:28:29
Pace = 11.06
This is what I wanted to find out tonight. I am very glad to see the results. My PR = 11.46 pace and a sub 5 = 11.26 pace. I just hope to be able to PACE myself and not get crazy at King Burger LOL.
I am off to shower and put this big head to bed.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
What to do?????
Here it is only 2 weeks to go before my last run for a while and I have a small question. What to do. Lately I have been running a ratio of 2/1 in training for Snickers. I trained at a 3/1 for Disney. I did not finish good that day I think due to the HOT weather. I don't know whether to try the 3/1 and run a tad bit slower or run a faster 2/1 and try for a PR.
I hope my answer will come soon. I am tired of things just not going right. I can't seem to find the right pace nor the right speed to hold on to the long runs. I think I just have alot on my plate right now. Mandie is having her back surgery next month and I will then be taking a break.
Tomorrow night I am going to go to the track workout and once again try the 3/1 and see if I run it comfortably what the overall time comes out to. I need to break an 11.45 pace for a new PR and an 11.26 pace for a sub 5. I would love to do this and then take a break and come back and train hard for Chickamauga on Nov before doing another 50K at Bartram Forrest.
So if you have some spare time, keep me in your prayers before I run out of medicine. If only the answer would just knock on the door, come through an e-mail or writing in the sky. No I am not worried just nervous about the race. Everyone says "you will do fine". I hope when I get down there I can find some pace groups.
I hope my answer will come soon. I am tired of things just not going right. I can't seem to find the right pace nor the right speed to hold on to the long runs. I think I just have alot on my plate right now. Mandie is having her back surgery next month and I will then be taking a break.
Tomorrow night I am going to go to the track workout and once again try the 3/1 and see if I run it comfortably what the overall time comes out to. I need to break an 11.45 pace for a new PR and an 11.26 pace for a sub 5. I would love to do this and then take a break and come back and train hard for Chickamauga on Nov before doing another 50K at Bartram Forrest.
So if you have some spare time, keep me in your prayers before I run out of medicine. If only the answer would just knock on the door, come through an e-mail or writing in the sky. No I am not worried just nervous about the race. Everyone says "you will do fine". I hope when I get down there I can find some pace groups.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Finally.......
Yes I finally went running again. I thought I was going to loose my mind if I didn't go and pound the pavement. Today I went out with the intentions of getting about 15. Instead I settled for 14 with great company with my friends: Kenny, Stefanie, Mellisa, Mellisa, Brian and Amy.
I started out with Kenny and Stef for about 7.5. I took them through the Indian Mounds and I think Kenny is still flipping me off for those hills. Sorry. It is so peaceful to not have to worry about cars while you run. After we got through they kept me company until the next group took off.
I met up with the rest of the gang on the river walk and took them for a quick tour of the Mounds also. I tried to keep up but after just getting through running the hills, Mellisa and I found the short cuts o:) and would then wait for them.
I found out alot of things about people today. I think that is the best part of running with friends and family. You get a chance to get caught up on everything and learn so new gossip. I got through with my runs today and got about 14 miles in today. That is more than I really thought I would do today.
A very big Thank You to all who ran with me today in order to help me get ready for Snickers. Have a great week and see ya on the paths.
I started out with Kenny and Stef for about 7.5. I took them through the Indian Mounds and I think Kenny is still flipping me off for those hills. Sorry. It is so peaceful to not have to worry about cars while you run. After we got through they kept me company until the next group took off.
I met up with the rest of the gang on the river walk and took them for a quick tour of the Mounds also. I tried to keep up but after just getting through running the hills, Mellisa and I found the short cuts o:) and would then wait for them.
I found out alot of things about people today. I think that is the best part of running with friends and family. You get a chance to get caught up on everything and learn so new gossip. I got through with my runs today and got about 14 miles in today. That is more than I really thought I would do today.
A very big Thank You to all who ran with me today in order to help me get ready for Snickers. Have a great week and see ya on the paths.
Wanting to just go run
This week really sucked for me. Everyday I tried to get off from work and go run, it didn't happen. I had to work late every day this week. This sucked because it has really thrown a monkey wrench in my planning for the upcoming Snickers marathon that is now just 2 weeks away. From looking back after getting my Marathon Maniac status, I know that I can physically finish the race and feel good but as for me that is just not enough. I want to finish strong and possibly PR.
I got a chance yesterday to watch and take pictures at our annual Al-Tol 5/15K road race. The race finishes on a large downhill stretch so I decided to lay off this race cause of possible injuries coming down too fast. Also I wanted to put some money back for my marathon trip. It was nice watching everyone coming across and getting new PR's. I just hope I got some great pictures to share with them.
After the race was over with, I got a chance to talk with Deb ( MM # 710 ) about the Snickers race. I told her I was going to try and shoot for a PR and was curious if she thought she might be up for the challenge. This is going to probably be my last race for a couple of months due to wife having back surgery so I am going to lay it on the line. Like Rocky said "Go for it".
A special thanks to Kenny and Stefanie this week for introducing me to Weight Watchers. I was not sure how it was going to work out but it has been easier than I thought. I have not been following it 100% but it has been close. I have found that if I have a little more in the morning, I just need to cut back on the other meals. So far as of this morning celebrating 1 week on the WW, which is so funny that WW is upside down from MM, I have now lost 8 pounds. I am only 7 pounds away from my lowest goal in 3 years since I lost alot of weight and started running. I keep reminding myself that a pound = 1 sec off of your min/mile pace. Now I am off 16 sec/mile from where I was 2 weeks ago.
2 weeks to go to Snickers and alot riding on the shoulders now. Mentally and physically I have alot of questions and now I am starting to have those thoughts run through my mind. I might have taken a break this week on the post but look out. I am on a writing binge now.
Have a great week, I HAVE TO GO RUN.........
I got a chance yesterday to watch and take pictures at our annual Al-Tol 5/15K road race. The race finishes on a large downhill stretch so I decided to lay off this race cause of possible injuries coming down too fast. Also I wanted to put some money back for my marathon trip. It was nice watching everyone coming across and getting new PR's. I just hope I got some great pictures to share with them.
After the race was over with, I got a chance to talk with Deb ( MM # 710 ) about the Snickers race. I told her I was going to try and shoot for a PR and was curious if she thought she might be up for the challenge. This is going to probably be my last race for a couple of months due to wife having back surgery so I am going to lay it on the line. Like Rocky said "Go for it".
A special thanks to Kenny and Stefanie this week for introducing me to Weight Watchers. I was not sure how it was going to work out but it has been easier than I thought. I have not been following it 100% but it has been close. I have found that if I have a little more in the morning, I just need to cut back on the other meals. So far as of this morning celebrating 1 week on the WW, which is so funny that WW is upside down from MM, I have now lost 8 pounds. I am only 7 pounds away from my lowest goal in 3 years since I lost alot of weight and started running. I keep reminding myself that a pound = 1 sec off of your min/mile pace. Now I am off 16 sec/mile from where I was 2 weeks ago.
2 weeks to go to Snickers and alot riding on the shoulders now. Mentally and physically I have alot of questions and now I am starting to have those thoughts run through my mind. I might have taken a break this week on the post but look out. I am on a writing binge now.
Have a great week, I HAVE TO GO RUN.........
Monday, February 16, 2009
Eating right = more energy = faster times
Need I say any more
Tonight when I got off from work, I met Amy and Deanna downtown for a 4 mile run. I asked Amy what kind of speed she was looking at and she quickly replied slow about an 11 min pace. I told her that I hope I could keep up with them.
I started a new program this weekend which is weight watchers. I have seen lately how well it has worked for Kenny and Stef and well, I am jealous with envy. So I decided to start and see how it pays off. WOW. It really does give you more energy when you eat properly. It is like running an engine on high test gasoline with an octane booster.
As we ran tonight, I kept thinking that I was getting ready for a break. Well after a few seconds when I started thinking this way, it would pass. It was weird. I was not getting tired. I felt great! My watch did not start correctly when we started running so I had to run an extra 1/4 mile to get an even 4 miles on the computer. This is the summary.
Mile 1- 11:18
Mile 2- 10:58
Mile 3- 10:36
Mile 4- 9:56
I have this on my watch and computer for verification. :o) I could not believe this. Maybe this summer I will work on some faster and more consistent times but for right now, I am happy where I am.
See ya at the track tomorrow night.
Tonight when I got off from work, I met Amy and Deanna downtown for a 4 mile run. I asked Amy what kind of speed she was looking at and she quickly replied slow about an 11 min pace. I told her that I hope I could keep up with them.
I started a new program this weekend which is weight watchers. I have seen lately how well it has worked for Kenny and Stef and well, I am jealous with envy. So I decided to start and see how it pays off. WOW. It really does give you more energy when you eat properly. It is like running an engine on high test gasoline with an octane booster.
As we ran tonight, I kept thinking that I was getting ready for a break. Well after a few seconds when I started thinking this way, it would pass. It was weird. I was not getting tired. I felt great! My watch did not start correctly when we started running so I had to run an extra 1/4 mile to get an even 4 miles on the computer. This is the summary.
Mile 1- 11:18
Mile 2- 10:58
Mile 3- 10:36
Mile 4- 9:56
I have this on my watch and computer for verification. :o) I could not believe this. Maybe this summer I will work on some faster and more consistent times but for right now, I am happy where I am.
See ya at the track tomorrow night.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Running old school = New PR
Today was The Sweetheart 12K road race and it was going to start with a chance of rain in the forecast. Mid 50's at the start of the race with no breeze. I got my race packet while chatting with my ol running coach Ronald Sharpe and some of my other running friends from Macon Tracks Running Club. I placed my bib number on my running belt and looked down and OH NO!!!!!!!! I forgot my Garmin and my backup Ironman watch. OMG What do I do now?????????
It is back to the old school. Lets run for the fun of it. Having to pace yourself on how your body feels and not having to have a watch tell you how to run. I was now thinking do I go out and run a steady pace, do I try and keep up with the fast pacers or do I find someone with a spare watch. Amy told me she had a spare Ironman that I could borrow but it was pink. I thought about it and said No thanks.
Kenny was running his first ever race today and signed up for the 12K also. He was going to run a 1/2 ratio because his wife runs a 2/1 and they normally meet up together. I asked him if I could join him so that I could have a watch to try and figure out my pace. He said OK and we were off. Running a 9 min mile and walking keep us in a 11 min pace overall. I liked it because I am trying to keep an 11 min mile at Snickers to possibly PR.
We kept the same pace through out the course. When we got near the finish I told Kenny that normally I like to not listen to the last walk break and finish it running in. He said go ahead and I see ya at the finish line. I got on top of the hill of the last leg and turned the corner to see Andrew MM#801 to great me. He ran in and I asked him if he wanted to sprint it in with me. I think he said no cause he is going to Alabama tomorrow for a marathon and did not want to get hurt. I finished up with a time of 1:21:15 which is now a new PR for a 12K. Kenny finished about 40 sec behind me.
Kenny, you did an awesome run today and I am proud of ya boy. Keep it up and you will be in Boston before ya know it.
I just got finished with my reservation and paperwork to send in for Snickers marathon and now it is off to bed to maybe get up tomorrow and go for a nice stroll.
It is back to the old school. Lets run for the fun of it. Having to pace yourself on how your body feels and not having to have a watch tell you how to run. I was now thinking do I go out and run a steady pace, do I try and keep up with the fast pacers or do I find someone with a spare watch. Amy told me she had a spare Ironman that I could borrow but it was pink. I thought about it and said No thanks.
Kenny was running his first ever race today and signed up for the 12K also. He was going to run a 1/2 ratio because his wife runs a 2/1 and they normally meet up together. I asked him if I could join him so that I could have a watch to try and figure out my pace. He said OK and we were off. Running a 9 min mile and walking keep us in a 11 min pace overall. I liked it because I am trying to keep an 11 min mile at Snickers to possibly PR.
We kept the same pace through out the course. When we got near the finish I told Kenny that normally I like to not listen to the last walk break and finish it running in. He said go ahead and I see ya at the finish line. I got on top of the hill of the last leg and turned the corner to see Andrew MM#801 to great me. He ran in and I asked him if he wanted to sprint it in with me. I think he said no cause he is going to Alabama tomorrow for a marathon and did not want to get hurt. I finished up with a time of 1:21:15 which is now a new PR for a 12K. Kenny finished about 40 sec behind me.
Kenny, you did an awesome run today and I am proud of ya boy. Keep it up and you will be in Boston before ya know it.
I just got finished with my reservation and paperwork to send in for Snickers marathon and now it is off to bed to maybe get up tomorrow and go for a nice stroll.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
2 workouts in 1 night
Today I got off work early so I was able to go to the central city park track and run with Amy. I did not know that it was going to be a death trap. We took off for a nice pace at about an 11 min mile. We finished up with the first mile and came around to see Monika and Leora waiting for us. Amy then told me that we are now going for a 20 min run at an 8:48 pace or some Godly insane number in the 8 range. I looked at her and said WHAT!! I did not sign up for this. So like usual I took off with the group. Peer pressure sucks! I was able to go for about a 1/4 mile at that pace before I found a short cut and waited while I was sucking wind. I got in about 2 miles before calling it a night.
I left from there and went to go run with Stef. We left from Wesleyan College, where there is nothing but women :o), and went for a 2/1 pace. We had a great time until the HILL from Hell. We had fun running down it and making jokes about that sure would be hard to run back. I hope we find another way out of here. Well, it was a subdivision with a dead end. Oh know, we had to turn around a go up hill, walking. Man that was rough. We quickly got of there and went back on some surface streets to finish our night.
Stef was so nice to let me put some flowers that I had gotten for wife into her room so that they would not get to hot. Kenny, you should have seen some of the looks from the other girls. I am sure you will probably get a phone call. LOL Anyway thank you Stef for letting me keep them cool. She loved them.
I left from there and went to go run with Stef. We left from Wesleyan College, where there is nothing but women :o), and went for a 2/1 pace. We had a great time until the HILL from Hell. We had fun running down it and making jokes about that sure would be hard to run back. I hope we find another way out of here. Well, it was a subdivision with a dead end. Oh know, we had to turn around a go up hill, walking. Man that was rough. We quickly got of there and went back on some surface streets to finish our night.
Stef was so nice to let me put some flowers that I had gotten for wife into her room so that they would not get to hot. Kenny, you should have seen some of the looks from the other girls. I am sure you will probably get a phone call. LOL Anyway thank you Stef for letting me keep them cool. She loved them.
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