~Philadelphia Marathon 11/23/08~

[msblrobs]

Checking in real quick

Any LR's this weekend were interrupted by my DH having to go to the ER and subsequently having to have emergency surgery for an appendicitis . He's home now but I'm no Florence Nightingale and I feel real bad for him . I'm leaving work in a bit to make sure he's doing okay .

Lou - Despite the fall, you really rocked your run!! Glad you're not too sore and that no one saw you actually take the tumble .

Howard - At least you made the best of it and cranked out 9 .

Colleen - Nice to "see" you again!!

Dave - Travel safe this week and have lots of fun .

Cindy & Jodi -

 

[Jodi]

Hey Bots!!

Real quick; I finished the 1/2 marathon! So did Cindy & Matt!

More later.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hey Bots!!

Real quick; I finished the 1/2 marathon! So did Cindy & Matt!

More later.

That's it? What gives? Details woman!!!

 

[lourodrigis]

Howard - Is Bellvue the park that you run through during the Caesar Rodney 1/2? If so, that is a hilly place. Wilmington is general is a pretty hilly place. At least you'll be well trained for the flat PDR course.

Cindy & Jodi - How'd ya do?

Sara - I learned a lesson this weekend. It hurts to fall at any age but the recovery time when you are 40 is a lot longer than when I was 20. I've been sore the last 2 days. Popping Motrins like Chicklets.


Hey Colleen, Mike, Dave, Steve/Krista/new addition, Chester.

No running to report today. I'm still a little banged up from my tumble on the Parkway. Rode the bike 8 miles this AM. It was actually chilly this morning. Schedule calls for 6, 5 (speed), 5 and 6 this week. I may swap the easy 6 for a 10-mile race in Sea Isle City...we'll see. Then comes a tough stretch of 16, 18, and 20 mile LR's.

Have a nice night!!

Lou

 

[KeenHo]

Lou~ Bellevue State Park is located just off the Marsh Road exit off of I-95 South (about 3 miles into Delaware). The park that the Caesar Rodnay Half Marathon runs through is Rockford Park. Things are generally hilly, some areas more than others. The Northern Delaware Greenway is supposed to be linked (extended) into Wilmington and to Rockford Park sometime soon. That will make it a nice long (hilly) loop to run on. I hope you are right and that training on hills will make for a relatively easy PDR.

Today was an XT day for me. I went to the YMCA and cranked out the following:

Cross-trainer (elliptical): 3.1 miles in 24:53
Free Weights: 15 minutes
Stationary bike: 5 miles in 15:15

Then, I came home....

I felt really good so I ran some too:

Miles: 3.01
Time: 27:17
Pace: 9:03

Splits:
9:11
8:58
9:04


Tonight's run brings my weekly miles up to 31.02. I am not sure, but that may be the most I have every run in one week. Not counting the 2007 and 2008 Goofy Challenges.

Have a great night everyone!



Howard

 

[Theta]

Checking in real quick

Any LR's this weekend were interrupted by my DH having to go to the ER and subsequently having to have emergency surgery for an appendicitis .:

Oh, no, hope your DH is doing alright. What, you, not Florence Nightingale?

Well, I thought I better start walking a bit, since this is already week 4 or 5 of a phantom 20 week training plan for Philly. I am afraid to see what my long walk is for this weekend.

Anyway, the kids and I walked 3.5 miles today, well I walked, they rode their bikes.

Off to bed, good night all!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Everyone:

Colleen- Good job with your walk yesterday. WTG!

Howard- Wow, 30 miles this week. That's awesome!

Lou- Hope you're not as sore from your fall today.

Cindy, Jodi- Still waiting to hear the results...

OK, I did my pseudo-speedwork yesterday. I think I really lost a step after vacation. My runs have felt tough. Probably all that rich food I was eating at Disney. Anyhow, I did 6x 800 repeats at 7-7:40 mpm. My recovery laps were really slow, and I had to walk some of it. But I got the workout in.

I had meetings yesterday about my upcoming Nicaragua trip. I leave tomorrow, and yesterday people ask "did you get your hepatitis shots? are you taking your malaria pills?" Whaaa??? No one mentioned this before. I ran out and bought bug repellent with 100% DEET.

Later dudes.

 

[SilverE]

Hello Everyone

I'm back; well, OK, I've been back for over a week, but we've been crazybusy. I hope you are all well. I'm going to try and catch up on the 7 new pages on this thread tonight. Catch ya later.

 

[Jodi]

Hey Guys!

OK, more details on the NYC 1/2...I'll try not to ramble .

I ended up going by myself b/c my family were being a bunch of tools & I could tell that they weren't really into going - that is, except Skye, my step-D. Bruce was asking "about what time will we get back on Sun?".. Never a good sign...and the boys were like "what are we gonna do????". FORGET IT!! Honestly, though, the room I booked had only 2 full beds, so someone had the ugly prospect of having to sleep on an NYC hotel floor, (can you say wicked step mother??), so it was for the best.

Took the train & then the subway straight to the expo (I packed everything in a backpack for the night). Called Cindy & she & Matt were arriving about five minutes after myself . It was cool to meet them both...we chitchatted as they got their queer gear for about 15 minutes (Matt took a picture), then the awkard silence ensued & we parted ways. I walked to my hotel over by Columbus Circle, got upgraded to a King deluxe room, went upstairs & decompressed.

Around 4 I headed out to grab an early dinner, then hit the subway down to Chinatown so I could get our teas & crap. Bruce thinks if there's less than 3 months supply in the house we're running low .

Got a bagel for the a.m., got back to the room around 8pm & crashed. I woke up around 4:30 a.m. (We're supposed to be in corrals by 6:30 for 7 start - as if) , lollygagged a bit ate my bagel, drank green tea....and let that take, um...effect . Then I saw a strange flash in the sky & it seemed a bit windy out. Hmmmmmm. I went downstairs around 6, knowing I'd take a cab the 20 or so blocks to the start, and it was RAINING!!! . Uh, hello, don't these people know I don't DO RAIN?? AND it was like freakin' rain forest-atmosphere. I stood there in disbelief under the awning, this couldn't be happening . So I did what I do best & went back upstairs to my room to sit & contemplate. After another Pre-race Jodistop I went back down...now it's 6:25, but still drizzling, thundering & lightning. The bell-kid calls me a cab, I get in & we're off, for better or worse.

At the next stop light I see 2 people running towards the cab out of the corner of my eye! This woman is grabbing her shirt where her bib number is attached so I can see that she's obviously headed where I'm going....like that's supposed to make me let her & her male-friend in the cab? What, now all the sudden participants running in the same race are tight like Masons? OF course I let them in (this way the cab fare only cost me $5!!...what, you thought I felt BAD for them ).

So it's the start & I run (10 minutes after the real runners started) & it was super-sucky crowded!! All throughout the 7 miles thru Central Park you couldn't move. Once on 7th Ave. it cleared out big time & I could open up my stride... . It was SOOOO hot in Central Park, but out on the streets the humidity seemed to lift & it actually felt like there was a cool breeze . Not that it helped me any; but if the sun had come out @ all I would have been a goner, no doubts.

I finished in 2:08 & change...not bad for moi, but last year I did it in 2:05 something. I walked around the finish area aimlessly, drinking free JambaJuice, fondling my medal, then headed for the subway. When I got out of the ground, my phone beeped. Cindy had left a message that she & Matt were done running & to call her. I phoned her & she began to describe where they were sitting, trying to brief me on where to find them. I laughed as the hotel's elevator doors slid open & said "Dude, are you kidding me??? I'm already back @ my hotel!" She said they were going to wait for the presentation ceremony & stuff....They have presentation ceremonies at these things??? Who knew???

Cindy didn't seem too jazzed about the event as a whole, but liked running thru Times Square. I don't think she was diggin the medal either. I LOVE it, but then again, I'm easily amused. I'll let her tell her story, though.

So I caught the 12:07 train home & was sitting my carcass on the couch @ home by 2:30 or so! I can't wait to do it again next year!!

 

[Jodi]

OK, enough about me!

Steve - Welcome back, thought we'd lost you to the woods...how's the achilles?

Colleen - So glad to see you back on these boards...Are we supposed to be training for Philly already? Seems a little early to me.

Florence - Holy CRAP, how's the hubby?? Hope everything's cool.

Mike - ???

Dave - Absolutely LOVED listening to you (w/ my son) on the DIS Unplugged. What an adorable family you have!! I'm going to listen again tomorrow @ work. Uh, where are you going??? Aren't we @ war with Nicaragua or something?? You got DEET??? DEET?, to combat bugs that like, eat your intestines & stuff?? Be careful, and don't drink the water, kay?

Lou - Nice LR, sorry about the tumble !! What gives w/ our group? Falling, tripping, twisting?? You're do fine in DL, 13 miles is nothing for you! How goes the business.

Chester - How was the Adventure Race?

Howard - Keep on truckin', brother!!

 

[CynthiaCindy]

Hi all.
I'm back. We took a 6:05 am train back this morning, so I've had not so much sleep and am having a crappy day at work. I'll write more later, but I'm guessing it won't be today.

 

[Jodi]

Welcome home!! Anxiously awaiting your race report

 

[Theta]

I ended up going by myself...

You ended up going by yourself and you didn't invite me? I guess going into da big city isn't a big deal for your clan anymore.

So you liked the race? And you would do it again?

Congrats on your time, nothing worse than running in traffic, all those runners around me drain the energy from me especially when I can't get into a groove.

Kids are screaming for dinner, I will check back in later.

 

[KeenHo]

Hi everyone... just lil ole me with some training news...

As for tonight, here's the scoop:

Miles: 3
Time: 26:57
Pace: 8:59

Splits:
9:19
9:08
8:28

I felt good during and after the run. Have a wonderful night everyone!



Howard

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Greetings Everyone: Didn't get a run in yesterday because I was running around getting ready for my trip. I still have to pack today. Lot's to do...

Jodi- I liked your race report. Congrats on the 2:05, I think that's a great time.

Cindy- Hope all is well with you. Curious to hear how your race went.

Greetings SilverSteve

Colleen- Keep up the walking.

Howard- Nice job on your running. You're doing great getting out there.

If I can't check in before I go, have a great week everyone. I'll be back next Tuesday.

 

[KeenHo]

Dave~ Thanks, I am really working hard to stick with the training program I have in place. Come hell or high water, I am getting the miles in. It is not easy. I think I have another 30 on tap for this week. I should be ready (and then some) for the Philadelphia Distance Run - Half Marathon in September. Have a safe trip!

Jodi~ Thanks for the trip report. I like the "fondling my medal" part. Don't ask me why. Congratulations on a solid performance.

I ran after work, so I didn't have much energy and I didn't have time to eat lunch today so I was runnin' on empty.

Miles: 5
Time: 46:34
Pace: 9:18

Splits:
9:36
9:47
9:01
8:57
9:11

Have a super-fantastic evening!



Howard

 

[lourodrigis]

Dave - Nice job on the speedy 800 repeats. I dread the speed workouts in this summer heat. Nicaragua ? You are quite the traveler with the new job.

Steve - Welcome back!

Jodi - Nice trip report. Looks like there were A LOT of people jammed up on the course. Was the whole race in Manhattan? My business is doing well. I have a decent amount of work which is good. I'll be happy when I get past this start-up phase.

Cindy - How did you do at NYC?

Howard - Nice job with the training. Looks like you are in a nice groove.

Hey Colleen, Sara, Mike, Chester, and anyone I missed.

It's been an "easy" training week for me. Easy 6 on Tues, easy 5 yesterday, and easy 6 today. I have an easy 6 planned for Saturday. The training plan has this as an off week and then I have some long LR's coming up.

Work/business is still moving along. Working from home today which is good and bad. Need a lot of discipline to work when house is full (DW, DS, and DD). So far I'm getting it done.

Lou

 

[Optimator]

Hey Everyone,

Jodi - Congrats on the race. That's a great time considering the crowd (and your love for speedwork ). So, Cindy actually thought she's see you after the race ?? Newbie!!

Dave - Hepatitis shot, yellow fever vaccine, malaria pills?? Who needs them! The heck with all this voodoo preventative medicine. A can of Off! will be just fine. Just be wary if someone asks you to bring a package back for them (and advises you to stay clear of the drug-sniffing dogs).

Cindy - Race report??

Lou - Nice job getting the miles in. Also, glad work is alright.

Howard - You made me laugh when you said that last week was probably your first 30+ week, excluding Goofy x 2. I'm still amazed at how well you did on your previously dictated abbreviated training plans.

Colleen - How's the training going? Is the knee bugging you any?

Chick Pea - Hey!! Welcome back. How is the achilles? Any races in your near future?

Chester - Did I miss the adventure race report?

Sara - How's the patient (I was talking about Mike but I guess you fit in that class as well)?

I've gotten a couple of runs in this week. Had a miserable 10 miles Tuesday evening in the 90+ degree heat. A little better 7+ miles this morning.

My Philly training plan officially starts Monday but the first few weeks are gonna be all out of whack with some travel and fun. I guess I'll just figure anything I get before September is a bonus and not worry about it too much.

Gotta go. Take care everyone.

 

[Theta]

Colleen - How's the training going? Is the knee bugging you any?

Mike, ha, ha yes the knee is still "bugging me" good to hear that phrase as my friends down here in the south have never heard it before! I need to get doing more yoga and cycling. Once the kid get back into school, I will go and get my SI joint loosened up and maybe that will throw everything back in place.

Only two miles today as I am feverishly cleaning the house because I invited a bunch of people over tomorrow for an appetizer and dessert party and yes a few bottles of wine.

Lou, what do you do again that you work out of your home?

Dave, have a good trip!

Jodi, what? You didn't stick around after the half marathon. Shocking!!

Sara, is Mike better? What about the knee? I can't believe you are running, maybe I should go under the knife and see what happens??

Hey Howard and Hummus!

 

[KeenHo]

Stopping in to post my miles and time from tonight.

Lou~ Thanks, I think I am in the groove. If you run by me laying in the groove unconscious, please alert the EMTs.

Hi Colleen! I miss you!

Mike~ I am glad I made you laugh. I was telling the truth there. Even when I was training for the Delaware Marathon in 2006, I didn't hit those miles. Good luck with your training for the Philly Marathon! I've got the MCM before it to tackle.

Here is my info for tonight:

Miles: 4
Time: 36:38
Pace: 9:09

Splits:
9:04
9:24
9:12
8:56

Have a great evening!



Howard