Friday night was the PMS hash with the ladies. It was great fun and thanks for everyone who showed up to wish me bon voyage. We met up with the guys later on at the Thirsty Parrot. DH was very drunk so we headed home at about 11.
Then up bright and early on Saturday to do the Sailin' Shoes 10k at 7am downtown. DH wanted to bail as he felt terrible. I reminded him that it was his idea to do the 10k (I was going to opt for the 5k) and he who had suggested to me that I should pace myself with the drinking on Friday night!! Anyway we crawled out of bed and made it to the race. The irony is that when we started running DH felt fine and I started to feel terrible. Thankfully he ran with me and pushed me all the way otherwise I think I may have quit. A mini sprint at the end to beat a girl I knew and a time of 56:45 ish. 2 and a half minutes slower than last year but no bad with the hangover from hell. My quads were killing me afterwards. As that doesn't usually happen with a 10k I assume they are still shot from last weeks 10 miler in GoG. Anyway, that is my last race now for several months until the Army 10 miler in October. Yippee!!
Saturday was spent recovering and sleeping. I didn't even have the energy for the hash or going to The Famous on Saturday night. Sunday we cleared out the basement. Fun!
Monday, June 18, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
The post-race analysis
Oooooouuuucccchhh!
My time was 1:44:53. I'm disappointed on one-hand that my time was not as fast as I would have liked but on the other hand I am just pleased I finished. The first 5 miles went well, then next 2 were OK and then I died over the last 3. I was walking all of the hills after that. I really haven't done any hill training, not even the incline or any mountain hikes, and that took its toll on my legs. I know it was a poor performance because there were people I have been beating easily all year that ran 4-5mins faster than me!!
DH did a great run, finishing in 1:30:35.
At least I know I will be able to do the Army 10 miler in October without too much trouble!! Roll on Washinton DC - no more hills!!!
My time was 1:44:53. I'm disappointed on one-hand that my time was not as fast as I would have liked but on the other hand I am just pleased I finished. The first 5 miles went well, then next 2 were OK and then I died over the last 3. I was walking all of the hills after that. I really haven't done any hill training, not even the incline or any mountain hikes, and that took its toll on my legs. I know it was a poor performance because there were people I have been beating easily all year that ran 4-5mins faster than me!!
DH did a great run, finishing in 1:30:35.
At least I know I will be able to do the Army 10 miler in October without too much trouble!! Roll on Washinton DC - no more hills!!!
Thursday, June 7, 2007
The pre-race analysis
I have just registered for the Garden of the Gods 10 mile run on Sunday.
I am dreading it for a number of reasons:
1. I have never run that far before.
2. I hate hills.
3. I thought it was on Saturday but it's on Sunday, so I have to re-psych myself.
4. It starts at 7am; I am NOT a morning person especially where running is concerned.
5. Did I mention, I HATE hills.
It is certainly going to be a challenge for me. I ran 9 minute miles for the 5 mile race and while I would like to maintain that pace over the 10 mile course I think that may be optimistic. I definitely want to finish under 1:40 and provided I don't get any unexpected injuries, that should be possible.
On the upside I now have a very cool long sleeve tech shirt to add to my collection. This one I will keep and not ship off to ARC as I do with all my other race shirts.
Wish me luck!
I am dreading it for a number of reasons:
1. I have never run that far before.
2. I hate hills.
3. I thought it was on Saturday but it's on Sunday, so I have to re-psych myself.
4. It starts at 7am; I am NOT a morning person especially where running is concerned.
5. Did I mention, I HATE hills.
It is certainly going to be a challenge for me. I ran 9 minute miles for the 5 mile race and while I would like to maintain that pace over the 10 mile course I think that may be optimistic. I definitely want to finish under 1:40 and provided I don't get any unexpected injuries, that should be possible.
On the upside I now have a very cool long sleeve tech shirt to add to my collection. This one I will keep and not ship off to ARC as I do with all my other race shirts.
Wish me luck!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Back in blogland
I thought it was about time I wrote something. I've lost the bloging bug just recently, mainly because I am pretty busy at work as I am into my last three weeks and also I haven't really been doing that much of interest to write about
Saturday we went to Testiclees wedding. It was a fun and very drunken affair up in Woodland Park.
On Sunday we ran 8 miles in training for the Garden of the Gods 10 mile race on Saturday. I did a particualry non-sepactular time of 1:21. I was majorly hungover however and thought I wouldn't make the last 2 miles without puking. But I survived and feel that I can complete the 10 mile run, hopefully in sub 10 minute miles.
So now I am resting from running until Saturday. As it is a beautiflu day today, a long bike ride tonight may be on the cards.
Saturday we went to Testiclees wedding. It was a fun and very drunken affair up in Woodland Park.
On Sunday we ran 8 miles in training for the Garden of the Gods 10 mile race on Saturday. I did a particualry non-sepactular time of 1:21. I was majorly hungover however and thought I wouldn't make the last 2 miles without puking. But I survived and feel that I can complete the 10 mile run, hopefully in sub 10 minute miles.
So now I am resting from running until Saturday. As it is a beautiflu day today, a long bike ride tonight may be on the cards.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
In response to Brownies derogatory comment about "soccer", I would like to respond as follows:
Football, to give it its correct name, is by far the most superior sport for a number of reasons:
1. The players do not have to wear ridiculous skin tight knickers or knee length shorts - you actually get to see their sexy legs.
2. They do not wear helmets or shoulder pads as they are not gay or stuck in the 80s.
3. They are physically fit and can actually play for a 45 minute period without having to take a break. And they play for another 45 mins. And sometimes extra time.
4. The clock doesn't stop every time play stops so you know exactly how long the game will last and you don't get any annoying tactical plays in the last 30 seconds of the game.
5. Its name of football is justly deserved as 95% of contact with the ball is with the foot. IT IS NOT CALLED SOCCER.
6. The football assoication was founded in 1863 in England. Was America even a country then? Anywho, I think we own the term.
7. The Football World cup is actually a competition between different countries all around the world. Now isn't that a novel concept. Where the heck did baseball get off with calling their stupid competiton the World Series?
8. Finally it is by far the most popular sport in the whole wide world.
Nuf said.
Football, to give it its correct name, is by far the most superior sport for a number of reasons:
1. The players do not have to wear ridiculous skin tight knickers or knee length shorts - you actually get to see their sexy legs.
2. They do not wear helmets or shoulder pads as they are not gay or stuck in the 80s.
3. They are physically fit and can actually play for a 45 minute period without having to take a break. And they play for another 45 mins. And sometimes extra time.
4. The clock doesn't stop every time play stops so you know exactly how long the game will last and you don't get any annoying tactical plays in the last 30 seconds of the game.
5. Its name of football is justly deserved as 95% of contact with the ball is with the foot. IT IS NOT CALLED SOCCER.
6. The football assoication was founded in 1863 in England. Was America even a country then? Anywho, I think we own the term.
7. The Football World cup is actually a competition between different countries all around the world. Now isn't that a novel concept. Where the heck did baseball get off with calling their stupid competiton the World Series?
8. Finally it is by far the most popular sport in the whole wide world.
Nuf said.
Go LIVERPOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!
Today is the final of the European Champions League and my team are in the final against AC Milan. It's on ESPN at 12:30pm, but I am going to McCabes to watch it tonight at 5:00pm. So don't tell me the result!
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