Recap and rest of week

Saturday 11
Early morning long run with the 4:45 club (5K and Gazelle). We didn’t leave at 4;45 – more like 6:30. Started from the Y out to Barn Island and back. One of my favorite runs because it is half road, half trails. The hunters were out because Gazelle was leading us right into the line of fire – what was his motive? Julie? Funny thing, when we were running down Mechanic Street this old guy (older than Jeff) passed us in an old truck – looked over at us. Come to find out 5K happen to recognizes him as one of the hunters we ran into running the trails. Was he sizing us up? On the way back as our space watches chime mile 9, 5K suggest we run mile 10 all out. First half feeling good – second half, just hanging on. I couldn’t wait for it to end – I kept looking down at the Garmin which I never do. Looks like I need to get back to speed work routine. Good run with good company and conversation.

Sunday 5 and change

This was Run For the Pumpkins 5K that we (WTAC) co-host (more like host) with the town of Westerly.  Arrive early to help set up. Went out to set up the mile markers and when I came back everything  was running smoothly as WTAC members came out in force to help Jeff and family. They are the only reason this race is still going. Went for a 1 mile or so warm up with Chris, Jonny and Mike. Came back to get ready for the race – I had no plan/strategy as I do not like this course.  Steve Schonning ask me if I would run with him at 7 pace – like we did on many of the fun runs this summer. So we ran together with no other runners after mile 1 talking it up. Went out for cool down run with Chris and Mike when we notice that no runners were left on the course. Chris won, so I happen to mention that he needs to get back to accept his award or Jeff will keep it for himself. Mike and Chris turned around and I continued on because someone had to pick up the mile markers. Funny running back with two pieces of wood under your arm. I think I ran faster on the cool down than the race. If I didn’t have my racing bib on I bet the neighbors thought I was stealing some wood.

 

Monday 6

Lunch run at work. Went out strong for the first 2 ½ miles than I caught up to colleague at Avery Point. Wasn’t sure what to do – blow him off and run my run or slow the pace and continue with him. I ended up slowing the pace (7:30/7:40-ish) and talked it up for rest of the run. Strange how I have to do most of the talking. Can it be that most runners can’t talk and run at the same time………..Came back to the fitness center and lifted some weights (I pick things up and put them down). Started to lift a little as the trail running season has begun. Figured I would work the muscles around the knees as I learned my lesson last year.

 

Rest of week – lunch runs from work, various distances along with a day for speed work. Loving the global warming.

Jana Walker Sports Photography   

 

Global Warming

Loving the weather lately – this global warming works for me. Nice running at lunch time at work instead of early in the morning all alone in the dark. I went out for another cool run this week – run to the Navy base in Groton (under the bridge). The road goes along the Thames River, 4 miles to the base. On the way back a submarine was going out. In addition, I decided to do some speed work which I have not done in a few. This was a challenge because I’m running later in the day now so UCONN Avery Point is populated. So went on MapMyRun and found 500m loop and a 300m loop – that will work. I think the neighbors think I’m weird (no comments) because I’m running these loops, than stopping (sucking wind) and run the same loop again. They should see my running friends if they want to see weird.

Nothing special for rest of week. Thinking of the Walkers

little late

Sorry little behind on the blog

Last weekend while everyone was off doing their vision quest Tom 5K, Shara and I did the

the inaugural Ocean Road 10k http://www.oceanroad10k.com/ in Narragansett

I haven’t done a 10K race since 2009 and this was going to be a point-to-point along the water. Yes, wind played a hand but still a fun race and good distance. Strategy was little different than a 5K.

Tom took second, Shara took third overall women and I took second in my age group, 10^th overall 41:04/6:37 pace (thanks Jeff for not participating). Age group award are supposed to be mailed – haven’t seen a thing. Oh-well, I have a feeling this race will grow in popularity next year in my which I intend to do again

Rest of week – running at lunch, various distances

Although on Tuesday I did something I always wanted to do – I ran over the Thames River Bridge to New London on interstate 95 – pedestrian lane. Cool view looking down at the water. Major head wind coming back against traffic. I will do this route again.