One minute floating in the clouds...
the next reveling in the moment...
celebrating from on high...
and soaking it all in...!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Sunday, July 03, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Redemption Run: The Dick Woodminster 9M XC Trail Race
If you are a fan of "local" foods, business, or what-have-you... this event is an extension of that in race form. Organized by volunteers for 46 years running, the vibe is low key and backyard cozy. Not over-marketed and flooded, this race feels like your uncles organized it in the park down the street for the annual family reunion. The handicapped system evens the playing field so all have a legitimate chance at winning and with the new timing chip system this year the results were known within the day. I love the local scene and beautiful setting.
Last year, I ran this on a whim and loved everything about it except taking a fall around mile 7 that left a scar on my right shin. This year, I raved and rallied and got Clayton to join me for what would be my personal conquest - I no longer would be scarred but prevail having shaved time off my finish time and without injury!
Check out my AVERAGE heart rate... how is that even possible?
I would say that my typical race pace is more like mile 4 or 3 below however due to the crazy elevation changes, my pace was really impacted (as evident by mile 6).
This next image shows my heart rate (in red) with the elevation (in green). Ridonculous.
Actual finish time: 1:52:20.9
Handicapped finish time: 2:00:20.9
Place 179/200 (not last!)
Last year, I ran this on a whim and loved everything about it except taking a fall around mile 7 that left a scar on my right shin. This year, I raved and rallied and got Clayton to join me for what would be my personal conquest - I no longer would be scarred but prevail having shaved time off my finish time and without injury!
Check out my AVERAGE heart rate... how is that even possible?
I would say that my typical race pace is more like mile 4 or 3 below however due to the crazy elevation changes, my pace was really impacted (as evident by mile 6).
This next image shows my heart rate (in red) with the elevation (in green). Ridonculous.
Actual finish time: 1:52:20.9Handicapped finish time: 2:00:20.9
Place 179/200 (not last!)
Sunday, March 27, 2011
5th Half: The 2nd Annual Oakland Running Festival
Both Clay and I set new personal records for our half marathon pace! We both shaved 4 minutes off of our previous bests.
Couple notes about the race:
- easy to get to by BART
- well signed - easy to figure out where to go for bag check, bathrooms, etc.
- LOVE the Greenlight apparel souvenir race shirts
- like the 2 free drink tickets after the finish!
- highly recommended race with 5K, marathon relay, half and full length races
That breaks down to a 9:53 min/mile average pace over 13.1 miles.
My very first half marathon, I ran at a 12 min/mile average pace!
My very first half marathon, I ran at a 12 min/mile average pace!
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Sunday, January 09, 2011
10 miler to Fisherman's Wharf
10 miler to Fisherman's Wharf by knishi222 at Garmin Connect - Details
With a 9:29 average pace for 10 miles, you would think I could break 2:10 for the half....
With a 9:29 average pace for 10 miles, you would think I could break 2:10 for the half....
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