Another Half Coming Up

I haven't run much since the last half and honestly, I am not very worried about the upcoming one n a week. I figure if it is tough, I'll walk. However, I must admit, I am competitive enough (with myself) to really want to beat my last time.  I've only run twice this week, and only 5 miles each time.

I plan to try to do 5 again on Monday and then maybe just 2 on Wednesday.  Then I'll just see how it goes next Saturday.

Foothills Half Marathon Recap

 I finished! And even better than that i finished with no major injuries and a new PR!  I really struggled with how to run this race knowing I have another one in three weeks, but my competitive spirit just would not let me run it like a long run.  I started out fairly slow but now as slow as I should have.  By about mile three I thought, "I'm gonna be sore and hurting tomorrow no matter how I run it so I might as well try for a PR."  It was really tough though. I don't think I was prepared enough. However, in the end, I think I PR'd.  My unofficial Garmin time was 2:41.  My best time on a half before was 2:43.  So I barely squeaked this one by.  I'll take it!

Now I've got the medals from three Halfs!  Yay!

I keep my bling hanging on the wire shelving in our master closet. Yep, I'm slow, but I'm out there trying. And tonight I am sore, but it is the good kind of sore and tired.  I am very thankful that I'm able to to do this. So many folks my age and even younger can't.

Split	Time	Distance	Avg Pace
Summary	2:41:36.6	13.00	12:26
1	12:12.2	1.00	12:12
2	11:45.5	1.00	11:46
3	11:46.1	1.00	11:46
4	12:09.5	1.00	12:10
5	12:15.7	1.00	12:16
6	11:50.1	1.00	11:50
7	12:06.0	1.00	12:06
8	12:18.0	1.00	12:18
9	13:06.5	1.00	13:07
10	12:35.8	1.00	12:36
11	13:17.6	1.00	13:17
12	12:56.6	1.00	12:57
13	13:16.9	1.00	13:19

Getting a little anxious

Yes, a little.  My first half marathon, of two I've scheduled, is Sunday.  I''ve only run ten miles straight.  Last weekend I did 9 on Friday and then another 2.5 on Saturday but I am not sure that counts for 11 miles.  I've struggled with trying to decide my plan for the race. It is important to me not to get injured.  I'd like to really try for a PR on the November 21st half and want to consider this one just a long training run.  I'm competitive enough not to want to finish last, although I know someone has to.  It is hard not to compare myself to other runners.  Comparison is the thief of joy.

So, my plan? Finish under 3 hours.  In three weeks, I'll be looking for a PR - less than 2:43 minutes. i keep telling myself. This time is good for an almost 57 year old who has only run for less than three years. Right?

Perfect day to run

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The Chase 5K

I did a local 5K yesterday in memory of Chase Ruffer, a little 4 month old who died of SIDS a few years ago.  I had made a quilt for his parents from his little clothes.  For the last few years their church has sponsored a race to raise money for infant loss awareness.

I usually try to run it.  Lucky me!  there were only two in my age group so I came in first!  I met an old friend there who runs too.  She came in first in her age group also.  She is in the 50-54, I'm in the 55-59. Perfect weather to run.

Half Marathon Training Run

Ten Miles today. 10. On the treadmill.  Brought to you by Fons and Porter and Quilt in a Day Youtube videos.


I am back to the 90/30 ratio of seconds running to seconds walking.  I am so sore tonight.  It is hard on this old woman.

I ended up speeding up on the last mile because my son called and wanted to FaceTime.  I had to finish up so I could see my granddaughter.

Split	Time	Distance	Avg Pace
Summary	2:13:32.7	10.01	13:20
1	14:11.3	1.00	14:12
2	13:38.8	1.00	13:39
3	15:23.4	1.00	15:23
4	14:28.5	1.00	14:29
5	13:20.8	1.00	13:21
6	13:16.7	1.00	13:17
7	12:55.2	1.00	12:55
8	12:13.8	1.00	12:14
9	13:08.5	1.00	13:09
10	10:50.2	1.00	10:50
11	:05.6	0.01	8:28

Long run

9 on the treadmill while watching a movie. Not bad. Not bad at all. Ice pack just for some preventative maintenance.