I did not get much sleep last night. Makayla was up a couple of times. I am not sure why, but it does create a sleepless night for everyone. I had to coached this morning so I could not even sleep in. With Miranda having to work 11-7 I ended up biking by myself. I did not mind it because my legs are still recovering from Boston. I ended up biking around 45km. This was my second ride since Boston and each time my legs are feeling better. The rest of my day I spent it chasing Makayla who is now walking. She is so cute when she walks. It is almost robotic and un-human like. Since it was nice outside today Makayla and I walked to the Y to go for a swim. She really loves the water. Maybe she will be the next swim star.
Tomorrow is my first day back to school. This will be my last long haul until I finish in December. I can't wait to be finish. Also tomorrow I am going to try to go for my first run since Boston. It will be interesting and very slow.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
Boston Marathon
So, I did not make it under 3hours but I did get a PB by over 5 mins. I am happy with my overall race. I really enjoyed this race a little more than New York Marathon. Not that New York wasn't great but I was able to enjoy the crowds more because I did not push myself to the point were I was completely drained.
It was great to have a bunch of us at the athlete village because it helped passed the time waiting for the start. Once in my corral I pair up with Richard who was looking to run the same as me. With me starting in the 5th corral I did not expect the start to be very fast. At the first mile I check my split and I was already around 30sec off the pace. I thought to myself not to panic because there is still lots of miles left. I was able to get back that 30 sec and a few more before the half and I crossed the half way mark at my project time. I was still feel great and stayed at the same pace because everyone has been telling me that this race doesn't start until mile 16 where the hills start. I did not have much problems in the hills until mile 19 when I started to fall off the 3hours pace. I had to decide at that point if I wanted to push myself through that pain or enjoy the race. I went for the enjoy the race. Coming in to the home stretch the crowds where unreal and I soaked up all the cheers and crossed the finish line with a smile on my face.
The after party was awesome and it was nice to hear everyones story of their race. Overall it was a great trip and I might think of going next year but I could be pro sueded to do a different race. It was nice to get home and see Makayla. It is unbelievable how much she changes in the 4 days away from her. Even though Miranda and I missed Makayla I was the best for both of us.
The past two days I have been in the pool trying to get my form back. I feel like a brick in the water but it is starting to feel a little better each time. This is a good time to build my swimming back because my legs are not ready for a run yet. I am hoping to get on my bike but it is hard because Miranda has been working so much and that leaves me to care for Makayla. Not that I am complaining but I wish I had a bike carrier at this point so I could take her out for a little bike ride.
It was great to have a bunch of us at the athlete village because it helped passed the time waiting for the start. Once in my corral I pair up with Richard who was looking to run the same as me. With me starting in the 5th corral I did not expect the start to be very fast. At the first mile I check my split and I was already around 30sec off the pace. I thought to myself not to panic because there is still lots of miles left. I was able to get back that 30 sec and a few more before the half and I crossed the half way mark at my project time. I was still feel great and stayed at the same pace because everyone has been telling me that this race doesn't start until mile 16 where the hills start. I did not have much problems in the hills until mile 19 when I started to fall off the 3hours pace. I had to decide at that point if I wanted to push myself through that pain or enjoy the race. I went for the enjoy the race. Coming in to the home stretch the crowds where unreal and I soaked up all the cheers and crossed the finish line with a smile on my face.
The after party was awesome and it was nice to hear everyones story of their race. Overall it was a great trip and I might think of going next year but I could be pro sueded to do a different race. It was nice to get home and see Makayla. It is unbelievable how much she changes in the 4 days away from her. Even though Miranda and I missed Makayla I was the best for both of us.
The past two days I have been in the pool trying to get my form back. I feel like a brick in the water but it is starting to feel a little better each time. This is a good time to build my swimming back because my legs are not ready for a run yet. I am hoping to get on my bike but it is hard because Miranda has been working so much and that leaves me to care for Makayla. Not that I am complaining but I wish I had a bike carrier at this point so I could take her out for a little bike ride.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Last long run
Today was my last long run before Boston. I ended up doing around 1hour and 10min run with 3 x8min pick ups added in. I wasn't sure if this was going to tire my legs out more than what I want but with the peer pressure from Frank I quickly gave in. The pace was not under 4min per km and it felt really good. I am getting excited for Boston and I believe I will have a great race and maybe a new PB.
I am also coaching a beginner tri group on Wednesday and Sunday. I love coaching these type of athletes because they are so filled with passion and just completing a triathlon is the number one goal. Seeing this really helps put me in a different frame of mind when I go out to train. I try to make every workout fun and try to enjoy the time because I am not getting paid and so what else is there to keep me going.
My plan for the week is to try to stay rested and enjoy this week because once the marathon is over I must get my butt back at it.
I am also coaching a beginner tri group on Wednesday and Sunday. I love coaching these type of athletes because they are so filled with passion and just completing a triathlon is the number one goal. Seeing this really helps put me in a different frame of mind when I go out to train. I try to make every workout fun and try to enjoy the time because I am not getting paid and so what else is there to keep me going.
My plan for the week is to try to stay rested and enjoy this week because once the marathon is over I must get my butt back at it.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Just over a week left until Boston
I have been cutting back on my running and trying to get some rest. I am at the point where I figure all the tough work is behind me and not to worry about cramming any more workouts than necessary. I just want to focus on staying rested and preparing myself for the run.
I have been left thinking what kind of pace I want to run this marathon at. I have been going back and forth on what kind of pace I can do. I just don't want to finish the race thinking that I should of started out faster or thinking I should not of gone that fast. I am leaving it to race day to figure out what I am going to run. I will of course have some times in mind before the race and will have done my research for what pace I will need to run to get these times. When I wake up I will she what my body will feel like and go from there. Maybe this is not the best way to go into a marathon but this is only my 3rd marathon in 9 years. I also look at these races as let go and have fun and hopefully get a great time while doing it. I will never be a top marathon runner so I might as well enjoy the race and all the time I put into it.
I have been left thinking what kind of pace I want to run this marathon at. I have been going back and forth on what kind of pace I can do. I just don't want to finish the race thinking that I should of started out faster or thinking I should not of gone that fast. I am leaving it to race day to figure out what I am going to run. I will of course have some times in mind before the race and will have done my research for what pace I will need to run to get these times. When I wake up I will she what my body will feel like and go from there. Maybe this is not the best way to go into a marathon but this is only my 3rd marathon in 9 years. I also look at these races as let go and have fun and hopefully get a great time while doing it. I will never be a top marathon runner so I might as well enjoy the race and all the time I put into it.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Fighting a cold
Yesterday night I decided not to go for a run. I am feeling that I am fighting a cold and I figured that a little rest might help. I don't want to get a cold this close to Boston.
I had to decide should I do my speed workout today or go for an easy run. I decided that an easy hour run was better since tomorrow I was planning on doing some tempo with the gang. I don't want to do back to back hard runs. The run was great because I was able to take Makayla in the baby jogger for an easy run.
After my run I headed to the pool where my main set was 1500m at tempo pace. With this being my second week back in the pool I didn't expect much. At 1000m into my swim I was at 13:50 and I finished the 1500m at 20:40. I know I will drop some time from this in a couple of weeks.
I had to decide should I do my speed workout today or go for an easy run. I decided that an easy hour run was better since tomorrow I was planning on doing some tempo with the gang. I don't want to do back to back hard runs. The run was great because I was able to take Makayla in the baby jogger for an easy run.
After my run I headed to the pool where my main set was 1500m at tempo pace. With this being my second week back in the pool I didn't expect much. At 1000m into my swim I was at 13:50 and I finished the 1500m at 20:40. I know I will drop some time from this in a couple of weeks.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Great weather for a ride
It is finally starting to look like spring outside. Today I believe the weather got to a high of 15c. This is great weather for a ride but Miranda got called into work so I am at home dreaming of how nice it would be to ride outside. It has been a long winter and to much snow. Usually I don't complain of the winter but this winter it has carried on a little longer than I like.
Today I got in 2600m in the pool for a recovery swim. It was needed because my shoulders were sore for yesterdays swim. My run tonight is a speed workout which is going to be tough on my own but once I put my ipod in I will be ready. It is great to be getting some more workouts in while I have a couple of weeks break before I start another semester.
I think I should be including chasing and keeping Makayla out of trouble as a workout. That little girl never stops. Yesterday she took a couple of steps without holding on to anything. I think in no time she will be walking. That could be fun and yet I think it is going to be tiresome.
Today I got in 2600m in the pool for a recovery swim. It was needed because my shoulders were sore for yesterdays swim. My run tonight is a speed workout which is going to be tough on my own but once I put my ipod in I will be ready. It is great to be getting some more workouts in while I have a couple of weeks break before I start another semester.
I think I should be including chasing and keeping Makayla out of trouble as a workout. That little girl never stops. Yesterday she took a couple of steps without holding on to anything. I think in no time she will be walking. That could be fun and yet I think it is going to be tiresome.
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