River Bank Run 25K quick recap:
I'll just cut to the chase, I PR'd!!!! I did not think this was going to happen given this last less than stellar training cycle, and it wasn't easy, but I guess this is just a testament to the fitness gains I've made over the last year using @DopeyBadger plans.
The weather was perfect in the mid-40's, cloudy with occasional drizzle.
Miles 1 & 2: I started out cautious, not wanting to go out too fast, and wanting to see how the shins felt (not too bad, surprisingly).
Miles 3-8: I worked my way to HM tempo pace (and sometimes even faster) and felt good.
Miles 9-12: The dreaded Butterworth St hills. I slowed a bit through here, I can tell I haven't had as much hill training this spring as I normally do, and this is where people frequently bonk coming out of mile 12. Those hills can suck the life out of you!
Mile 13: I struggled to maintain pace here. It was like my body said, "What? We're not done at 13.1?"
Mile 14: About half way through this mile I started getting a side stitch, which is highly unusual for me. I never get those!
Mile 15 and a half: Side stitch is reaching epic pain levels and I was forced to take walk breaks. And, of course, there were many cameras on this portion of the course, capturing my look of death I'm sure. I was so mad because I knew I was on track to PR, and I thought I blew it. But then I started doing math (I hate math) and I realized that as long as I kept some forward motion, I was still going to pull it off.
Official time 2:34:36
River Bank Run 25K quick recap:
I'll just cut to the chase, I PR'd!!!! I did not think this was going to happen given this last less than stellar training cycle, and it wasn't easy, but I guess this is just a testament to the fitness gains I've made over the last year using @DopeyBadger plans.
The weather was perfect in the mid-40's, cloudy with occasional drizzle.
Miles 1 & 2: I started out cautious, not wanting to go out too fast, and wanting to see how the shins felt (not too bad, surprisingly).
Miles 3-8: I worked my way to HM tempo pace (and sometimes even faster) and felt good.
Miles 9-12: The dreaded Butterworth St hills. I slowed a bit through here, I can tell I haven't had as much hill training this spring as I normally do, and this is where people frequently bonk coming out of mile 12. Those hills can suck the life out of you!
Mile 13: I struggled to maintain pace here. It was like my body said, "What? We're not done at 13.1?"
Mile 14: About half way through this mile I started getting a side stitch, which is highly unusual for me. I never get those!
Mile 15 and a half: Side stitch is reaching epic pain levels and I was forced to take walk breaks. And, of course, there were many cameras on this portion of the course, capturing my look of death I'm sure. I was so mad because I knew I was on track to PR, and I thought I blew it. But then I started doing math (I hate math) and I realized that as long as I kept some forward motion, I was still going to pull it off.
Official time 2:34:36
Love this idea. I think all from the same scene would be the neatest way if possible. You should bring a floppy stuffed dog around too! No idea for execution, but it could be hot so you may want to do his ensemble as short sleeves & shorts or at least shorts for comfort. so fun!Random Satuday Question not related to running. We are going back to WDW for the MNSSHP and have been playing with the idea of family theme costume. I'm working on making a case for Carousel of Progress, and wonder should everyone dress according to the same scene, or everyone pic there person from one of the scenes. My vote is for the following for myself:
What do yall think? Ideas on how to pull this off?
River Bank Run 25K quick recap:
I'll just cut to the chase, I PR'd!!!! I did not think this was going to happen given this last less than stellar training cycle, and it wasn't easy, but I guess this is just a testament to the fitness gains I've made over the last year using @DopeyBadger plans.
The weather was perfect in the mid-40's, cloudy with occasional drizzle.
Miles 1 & 2: I started out cautious, not wanting to go out too fast, and wanting to see how the shins felt (not too bad, surprisingly).
Miles 3-8: I worked my way to HM tempo pace (and sometimes even faster) and felt good.
Miles 9-12: The dreaded Butterworth St hills. I slowed a bit through here, I can tell I haven't had as much hill training this spring as I normally do, and this is where people frequently bonk coming out of mile 12. Those hills can suck the life out of you!
Mile 13: I struggled to maintain pace here. It was like my body said, "What? We're not done at 13.1?"
Mile 14: About half way through this mile I started getting a side stitch, which is highly unusual for me. I never get those!
Mile 15 and a half: Side stitch is reaching epic pain levels and I was forced to take walk breaks. And, of course, there were many cameras on this portion of the course, capturing my look of death I'm sure. I was so mad because I knew I was on track to PR, and I thought I blew it. But then I started doing math (I hate math) and I realized that as long as I kept some forward motion, I was still going to pull it off.
Official time 2:34:36
Have you tried yoga? I prefer it over rolling and have found huge benefits! You may need to modify some of the poses, but that is usually not a problem.
I sprained my arms/hands terribly last summer so couldn't use my stick at all or arms at al, which led me to buying a car buffer, cheaper alternative to the body buffer (like the one Galloway endorses & is at the expos). You can use it anywhere & when you use the edge it gets deeper. I have this one WEN 6010 6-Inch Waxer/Polisher I bought on amazon. There's all sorts of gadgets similar but I've been pleased with this for what it cost & you don't have to use your shoulders at all.
You get the challenge medals at the end through a special tent. You walk over a mat (I think), I assumed it popped up that you finished and showed your picture from the expo to prove it's really you at that moment. But people's chips fail so maybe as long as you are wearing the bib you are fine. If you get swept you aren't allowed in that area anyway so only people who really finished would be coming through. Why is someone taking off their chip though?
