bobev's Journal

pleasant surprise

Nov 10 2009 05:29

Couldn't sleep last night so decided to get up early and go for a short run to work out the stiffness in my quads. I also wanted to try to run in the END OTG Environmentally Neutral Design), endoutdoor.com, shoes we had bought at the Lukes Locker on Labor Day after the race. We both like they way they looked and they were on clearance for $25. I had noticed that they looked like stability shoes with the built up on the inside arch. But they were tight so I took out the insoles and they really felt good - and light too!. So this morning I gave them a try and wow, they did feel good. No foot problems arose with the 2mi try out, not like the Nike Air Max Moto's which started to hurt in less than a mi. I'm going to continue to use these guys for awhile.

My Saucony Progrid Guide's are showing a lot of wear after only 215mi. I started wearing them at the same time as my Asic Gel Kayano 15's which aren't showing near the wear with 196 mi on them. May be time to retire the Saucony's and phase in the OTG's and Mizuno Alchemy's which I also bought at Luke's on Labor Day.

Offical First Half Race Results

Nov 09 2009 16:58

http://www.runtimeracingservices.com/Results2.aspx?RaceID=769; bib #296

I finished 188/204, and 6 of 6 in my age group - as expected. A youngster of 62 finished in 1:51:43.8 versus my 2:59:44.4! My GPS and chip time agreed! I like that part. Actually I liked the whole dang thing!

the day after

Nov 09 2009 05:03

173.5 - up a bunch. Could be water retention and earlier weigh in. I am sore this morning from yesterday's race. Not like a normal long run that's for sure.

E and I had a quiet afternoon after having lunch at Jason's Deli. I read some, took a short nap, then had cereal for dinner, high fiber n protein, low sugar, with vanilla soy milk. Didn't want anything else.

head still stuffed. Have to tough it out and get some work done today...

First Half Marathon

Nov 08 2009 16:34

Well its over, I finished the Fort Worth Marathon Half this morning in 2:59:44 by my GPS. Can't believe I broke 3 hrs. With the way I felt I would have been happy with anything less than 3 1/2 hours.

Wasn't in the best shape either, had a head cold, not enough sleep, felt tired and hadn't run much in the last two weeks due to daughter's wedding and head cold. On top of that the weather was warmer than I would have liked, starting temp was about 63 climbing to near 70 by the time I finished, it was overcast - a good thing, but very little wind. I was getting really warm by mi 10. Had to open zipper on the sleeveless vest I wore.

over all - very pleased.

Edit: Congratulations Kristin on completing your Half as well!

can't be pre-race jitters

Nov 07 2009 06:24

171, n/c

I stayed home from work yesterday and am sure its not the flu - never did get a fever. More like a head cold now. a little stuffy, almost no throat issue.

I had weirdest dreams last night about tomorrow's race. Well for me its a pb no matter what and I just want to finish. I think my dream combined Atlanta with Fort Worth. They'll probably be under 300 people total for marathon and half and thousands in Atlanta. I was wandering down some street with a map, then sat at a table with friends when I realized I had to get to the start of the race. There was some kind of shuttle running and I couldn't get on it, then it would restart... I was restless for sure. Stuffy nose didn't help me get into deep sleep...

I'm just going to go out there to finish. Am not going to program my Forerunner. Will just run a minute or so, then walk a minute or so and enjoy the view along the Trinity Trail. Besides the weather is warming up again and will be in the upper 60's or low 70's by the time I finish. Cooler than labor day but a heck of a lot warmer than I would have preferred for a half. I heat up so.

Hang in there Kristin -we can do this! We can finish.!

staying home, no run

Nov 06 2009 07:58

171 this morning, not bad considering I pigged out after getting home yesterday. Had the munchies.

I slept with menthol cough drops in mouth last night and that helped ease the throat and minor cough that came on last evening. Slept from 8:30 pm until 7 this morning. That is a lot for me. I'm feeling on the mend, and think it is a cold or allergy (I wonder what mountain cedar pollen count is) and not the flu, no fever. Will continue with throat spray and cough drops, and rest today so I can do an easy run tomorrow morning and the half on Sunday.

Not much else going on. S and J are home from honeymoon in NYC. They'll be coming to visit Sat and pick up their chi's. They'll stay to watch me run the half Sunday then lunch and head home.

They got together with BIL & MIL at the assisted living then went to dinner at a high end middle eastern restaurant on LI. BIL says he has not seen a couple so in love. Still kissing like they were single! I know I have had to yell at them when I needed directions and they were carrying on in the back seat!

under the weather

Nov 05 2009 08:40

came home from work. Scratchy throat getting worse. Didn't have any lozenges at work so came home and dialed into meeting I am supposed to be chairing.

didn't run this morning and slept until 5, after taking dogs out at 3am (we have S's two chi's). Throat was a little scratchy then, but not bad. Hope I can shake this and get short runs in tomorrow and Sat to stay loose before half on Sunday.

171 this am, no change. Chinese with the usual suspects last night.

Edit: Kristin - take a look at Runner's World "What to wear Wizard" for guidance. I generally like to be cool and run with as little gear as possible. Shorts until the low 30's unless high wind, lng slv shirt when its in mid 40's (loose enough to pull up the sleeves) - maybe... I like compression shirts of all kinds since I feel more comfortable. Also have a singlet to put bib on for races.

getting back to normal

Nov 04 2009 08:09

171 this am. Still adjusting to being back to work after last week.

got in a 3.5 mi easy run this am, no knee braces or fluids throughout. Switched back to Galloway r/w 1min each in prep for half on Sunday. Have decided the heck with 3hr goal, curent goal is to finish and will be happy with anything under 3.5 hrs.

I've been looking at the "Team Orgeon" Pace Wizard III and entered my 5k, 10k, and 15k pb's and got interesting results. It provides Easy training run guides and projected race performance with avg hr information as well as pace. Interestingly it has avg hr's that peak at about maf-10 for the easy runs. It also says I should shoot for an avg hr of 106 for a half, and complete in 2:49:15, 12:54 pace. Not sure I want to try that this weekend tho. I'll have to see how it goes once the race starts. I reviewed my 15k data and was surprised to see how fast I was really running on a very warm day. I tihnk I'll use the same game plan and target r/w 1/1 at the start and feel my way thru the rest of it. Temp at race time could be in the high 50's and reach the upper 60's by the time I finish. A little warmre than I would like it, but a lot cooler than the Labor Day 15k.

Good luck on Sunday Kristin!

Got a call from S & J yesterday morning. They are having a great time in NYC. Minor hotel glitch. The reservation was supposed to include free internet and breakfast but doesn't. That is no really big deal, but means they are not upating FB or anything.

E and I are probably getting together tonight with the usual suspects for mid week dinner. I'm sure we'll be reviewing this past weekends events.

Glad to be getting back to normal, but do miss my little girl...

another one bites the dust

Nov 01 2009 05:25

Well its over and their on their way to the airport for their honeymoon.

It was quite a day. I picked up J from the house and we spent the morning in the hotel room. He took a nap and I relaxed, read and napped. From what I heard it was a touch crazier back in the brides room (mine) with all the women getting their make up done etc. J and I got the venue early and started setting up. I got the coffee going in the upstairs bar, then clipped my talis to the Chupa poles we had made. Got together with the best man and reviewed the wine and Ketubah (Jewish marriage contract) ceremonies.

The bride arrived and hid next store in a closed bar etc. The venue was long a nd narrow with a bar in the from room, a kind of tunnel into the second room wheere the dance floor is. As we were trying to get the ceremony started at 3pm, the DJ couldn't get the sound system to start. E asked me what was going on. I told her it wasn't working and in a loud voice she said "What do you mean its not working" everyone in the other room, heard her and laughed - well that was a good start. Right after that it came on and we started. Everything went smooth from there. The ceremony went without a hitch. I performed it without crying.

Then the party started! I think everyone had a great time. The only time I sat down was to eat. I had a couple of scotch on the rocks and was feeling good. I danced with all of S's friends as well as ours. The usual suspects and I did our Soul Man skit and everyone loved it. We had only talked about what we were going to do, and had 10 min of rehearsal and it still came across ok. I guess the scotch's helped a lot!

When we got back to the hotel our family and friends sat out by the pool until midnight. We ordered pizza delivered to pool side ate and talked until we all were ready to collapse.

It was a long, exhausting, exhilarating, joyous day. I'm glad we did it and think S is as well. Now for my first run this week in prep for next weeks half. And of course the scale tomorrow morning...

today is the day

Oct 31 2009 08:11

Well its here. The final countdown. No more shouting, no more bridzilla moments...

Picked up a half dozen organic eggs at whole foods to hard boil for J. She had a hissy fit yesterday because the hotel did not have any. Not in the TownPlace Suites repertoire for grab and go breakfasts... But with the mini kitchen etc I can boil them myself.

Haven't run all week and am feeling it. Will definitely run tomorrow even if its around the block or on the hotel treadmill. The exercise room was to warm when I checked it out the other day.

everyone is starting to get up... and so it begins!