civilrobot PE etc etc
The Beyonce of Construction
I think I found my Fall half marathon. I just have to pull off a 7 hour drive with a 48 hour turnaround. No problem, right?
I think it's worth the challenge.
I think it's worth the challenge.
If you start slow, then there's only one way to go. lol I'm not very fast but I enjoy attending an organized race and running with other people who think getting up early and sweating for a couple of hours is a good idea.I used to run competitively, but then went to grad school and developed other interests and anxiety. Now I run casually 4-5 times a week and lift weights. We are still WFH for a few weeks and I have really been enjoying getting out in the middle of the day for some sunshine.
Every now and then I think about entering a race again, though it would definitely be a blow to the ego to see my new times...
Little robot starts her first track practice in 2 weeks. She's gone on long walks with me but never a sizeable run. We will start doing that together this weekend. How old is minisnick? Middle school age? Mine is still in elementary school, so I wonder what their warm up will be.I think minisnick is kicking himself. The warmup at the first track practice was a 2-mile run.
6th grade (middle school) He said he was interested in long and short distance running as opposed to the throwing, jumping, or hurdle type events. We will see where he ends up. I told him to not rule things out too soon.Little robot starts her first track practice in 2 weeks. She's gone on long walks with me but never a sizeable run. We will start doing that together this weekend. How old is minisnick? Middle school age? Mine is still in elementary school, so I wonder what their warm up will be.
Anticlockwise! Just cuz.Ok should I do the river loop clockwise or anticlockwise today? HMMMM
Done and done! Ankle still angry but oh well.Anticlockwise! Just cuz.
That's close to my pace!Do
Done and done! Ankle still angry but oh well.
Edit: I should probably add more detail to make this post semi-interesting/on-topic. Shorter loop today, 3.18mi at 9:19/mi pace. I never claimed to be fast...I just shuffle along at my own pace.
Ouch, 7 to 10 is a big jump...be careful! @civilrobot PE etc etc are you on the Strava??I don't want to start the habit of quitting, but I don't think I should start my next 10-miler. I was just way too busy to train properly. I know I can run about 7 miles without any issues. I think I will struggle to finish 10 miles comfortably. I don't know. I can't decide. The race is in 2 weeks.
I RUN SO THAT I CAN EAT GARBAGE!Of any potential runners out there, do you run for fun, do any races, run outside/inside, etc.?
end of season update: he is sort of kicking himself for not at least trying hurdles or high jump, but he ran the 400m, 800m, and was an alternate for the 4x400 relay. For the 6/7 grade boys by mid session his times were regularly putting him as the second fastest for his events on his team. Which translated to 3rd to 5th placing for the 800 and 4th-6th for the 400 at meets. He qualified for 2 invitationals, Conference, and Sectionals, but not state.6th grade (middle school) He said he was interested in long and short distance running as opposed to the throwing, jumping, or hurdle type events. We will see where he ends up. I told him to not rule things out too soon.
I never once thought you were not NOT crazy? Haha!So I ran the 10-miler with like hardly any training...and it was fine. Don't try this at home, kids.
I finished 10 minutes slower than I did back in April... not bad for someone who didn't train. And I went back and checked...the longest run I completed before this race was actually 6 miles and it was on the treadmill. You've gotta be a little crazy to do things like this. lol
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