THE......Definitive Runner's Thread!

[snoack]

It was pretty crappy here yesterday, too. Finally decided it wasn't going to stop with the heavy drizzle and went out for my run.

On a brighter note, I managed a 3 mile run on Wednesday at a 8 minute/mile pace. Not spectacular, but I would have PR'ed on a 5k at about 24:45 if I'd run the extra .1 mile

Don't know if you remember this, but your here and my here are pretty much the same here (I live in Ellicott City)

[Analyst]

Don't know if you remember this, but your here and my here are pretty much the same here (I live in Ellicott City)

Heh - no, I didn't remember that. So, you must have run in the same rain I did

Here's to the dedicated runners out there.

[dbx]

On a brighter note, I managed a 3 mile run on Wednesday at a 8 minute/mile pace. Not spectacular, but I would have PR'ed on a 5k at about 24:45 if I'd run the extra .1 mile

That would be a dream time for me! My annual 5K is tomorrow morning. I'm hoping to beat 8:37 pace, which is my best so far in an actual 5K race. I know I am capable, but I can also promise you all that there will be no miracle sandbag-time finish for me either, lofl. When I say I know I can beat 8:37, I mean by running maybe, 8:20 if I'm having a stellar day. Anyway, 8:36 will even suffice .

I just finished a great Chest/Tri/Shldr session. One of the best in a long while and heavier than my current usual. Bottom line; I'm psyched for tomorrow. Supposed to be 42* in the morning (better than the 34* predicted for Monday), so over 10* colder than it has been. I actually like that temp to run in, so no complaints here.

[Analyst]

That would be a dream time for me! My annual 5K is tomorrow morning. I'm hoping to beat 8:37 pace, which is my best so far in an actual 5K race. I know I am capable, but I can also promise you all that there will be no miracle sandbag-time finish for me either, lofl. When I say I know I can beat 8:37, I mean by running maybe, 8:20 if I'm having a stellar day. Anyway, 8:36 will even suffice .

I just finished a great Chest/Tri/Shldr session. One of the best in a long while and heavier than my current usual. Bottom line; I'm psyched for tomorrow. Supposed to be 42* in the morning (better than the 34* predicted for Monday), so over 10* colder than it has been. I actually like that temp to run in, so no complaints here.

That's good running weather (no rain, I hope). Who knows -- maybe you'll blow your previous time away!

[mush10]

That would be a dream time for me! My annual 5K is tomorrow morning. I'm hoping to beat 8:37 pace, which is my best so far in an actual 5K race. I know I am capable, but I can also promise you all that there will be no miracle sandbag-time finish for me either, lofl. When I say I know I can beat 8:37, I mean by running maybe, 8:20 if I'm having a stellar day. Anyway, 8:36 will even suffice .

I just finished a great Chest/Tri/Shldr session. One of the best in a long while and heavier than my current usual. Bottom line; I'm psyched for tomorrow. Supposed to be 42* in the morning (better than the 34* predicted for Monday), so over 10* colder than it has been. I actually like that temp to run in, so no complaints here.

Best of luck. I expect to see 8:15.

[dbx]

That's good running weather (no rain, I hope). Who knows -- maybe you'll blow your previous time away!

Nah, there will be no "blowing away". As Clint said, "A man has to know his limitations" .

Best of luck. I expect to see 8:15.

Thanks bruh! I honestly don't think I can avg a 8:15 though...but I will do my best. You have to keep in mind that I honestly never run to practice for a 5K (as related to speed). But I've come a long way since 06' when I wasn't sure I could even finish a 3 mile race, let along run under 30! 26:46 is the magic number for me to beat. I will be sure to post as soon as I get back.

[snoack]

Nah, there will be no "blowing away". As Clint said, "A man has to know his limitations" .



Thanks bruh! I honestly don't think I can avg a 8:15 though...but I will do my best. You have to keep in mind that I honestly never run to practice for a 5K (as related to speed). But I've come a long way since 06' when I wasn't sure I could even finish a 3 mile race, let along run under 30! 26:46 is the magic number for me to beat. I will be sure to post as soon as I get back.

have fun with and run YOUR race...nobody else's.

[kcmoto]

Hey Kevin..Good Luck! You'll do fine...have fun!

Well peeps kinda embarrassed .... have not ran since Oct 7th! I must confess since the first of the month that today is only my 4th run!! Hope y'all are doing well and I will catch up with the goings on.

48 degrees
2.91mi
24:36
435cals
154/164
8:28 avg pace

[Analyst]

Nah, there will be no "blowing away". As Clint said, "A man has to know his limitations" .



Thanks bruh! I honestly don't think I can avg a 8:15 though...but I will do my best. You have to keep in mind that I honestly never run to practice for a 5K (as related to speed). But I've come a long way since 06' when I wasn't sure I could even finish a 3 mile race, let along run under 30! 26:46 is the magic number for me to beat. I will be sure to post as soon as I get back.

As others said, have fun. I'm aiming for a 5k on November 7, and will be "officiating" at another the week before that (a pretty big annual 5k/10k race in Rockville, MD). It's pretty addictive.

[snoack]

As others said, have fun. I'm aiming for a 5k on November 7, and will be "officiating" at another the week before that (a pretty big annual 5k/10k race in Rockville, MD). It's pretty addictive.

that's the Home Run, isn't it?

I had given some thought to the 10k. Outside chance (very slim at this point) that I might run the Turkey Trot(10k) in Severna Park on 11/22. I'm giving myself 3 weeks to decide.

[Analyst]

that's the Home Run, isn't it?

I had given some thought to the 10k. Outside chance (very slim at this point) that I might run the Turkey Trot(10k) in Severna Park on 11/22. I'm giving myself 3 weeks to decide.

Rockville 5k/10k: http://www.mcrrc.org/races/Rockville10k5k/

The entrance fee is $30. I'll scrape it together next year

[snoack]

Rockville 5k/10k: http://www.mcrrc.org/races/Rockville10k5k/

The entrance fee is $30. I'll scrape it together next year

this isn't the one I was thinking about, but it's good to know.

[bhaputi]

I have not been around much, but wanted to make sure to say good luck, Kevin. I get the joy of moving tomorrow

Rock it out, man!

[dbx]

I have not been around much, but wanted to make sure to say good luck, Kevin. I get the joy of moving tomorrow

Rock it out, man!

I ran the best I could. Almost shut down toward the end and just felt like I was out of gas. But I didn't have to stop this time....and I beat my previous two race times!
Best 5K time for me yet!

The time to beat was my 06' time of 26:46. I crossed the line with the clock showing 26:33, but the chip time posted afterward showed me at 26:20.5 (8:30 pace). Man, I was hanging on for dear life and thought I was going to die when I was told I had 600 meters left. I'd been sucking wind since about 2.25 or so. The time called out at each mile mark had me at 8:30 at mile #1 (probably 8:20 for actual), 16:55 at mile #2, and I guess it was the 3 mile mark when he said 25 "something" (can't recall now), and I knew if I could hang on I could run that .10 in less than one minute to beat my old time.

My 19yr old ran it in 22+, and my 21yr old ran it in 25+, beating me by approx 50 seconds or so . He admitted later that he was worried because he was feeling gassed and he knew where I was. I never saw him again after we took off, but apparently I was within sight of him. I may try to post a post race pic or two later on.

Man, you guys don't know how happy I am that I beat my previous best time. I didn't actually practice to run a 5K for speed...and it really showed! Here I am, 1yr and 1mth quit smoking and only beat my 06' time by 20+ seconds...when I was smoking 2pks per day and it was my first yr running (ever!) and my first race. Go figure! I guess all the sprinting I did back then really helped. Someone also told me that nicotine actually kept air passages "open", and that after quitting you feel the effects of damage more. I don't know. Anyway, it's a great day so far!

PS. Steve, I actually thought of your words twice during the run when I started to feel stressed; "Run your race". Seriously, it helped.

[E_P_C]

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congrats man way to push yourself


im down to 8 days before my next marathon and getting a little nervous lol

[Ctrainer]

I ran the best I could. Almost shut down toward the end and just felt like I was out of gas. But I didn't have to stop this time....and I beat my previous two race times!
Best 5K time for me yet!

The time to beat was my 06' time of 26:46. I crossed the line with the clock showing 26:33, but the chip time posted afterward showed me at 26:20.5 (8:30 pace). Man, I was hanging on for dear life and thought I was going to die when I was told I had 600 meters left. I'd been sucking wind since about 2.25 or so. The time called out at each mile mark had me at 8:30 at mile #1 (probably 8:20 for actual), 16:55 at mile #2, and I guess it was the 3 mile mark when he said 25 "something" (can't recall now), and I knew if I could hang on I could run that .10 in less than one minute to beat my old time.

My 19yr old ran it in 22+, and my 21yr old ran it in 25+, beating me by approx 50 seconds or so . He admitted later that he was worried because he was feeling gassed and he knew where I was. I never saw him again after we took off, but apparently I was within sight of him. I may try to post a post race pic or two later on.

Man, you guys don't know how happy I am that I beat my previous best time. I didn't actually practice to run a 5K for speed...and it really showed! Here I am, 1yr and 1mth quit smoking and only beat my 06' time by 20+ seconds...when I was smoking 2pks per day and it was my first yr running (ever!) and my first race. Go figure! I guess all the sprinting I did back then really helped. Someone also told me that nicotine actually kept air passages "open", and that after quitting you feel the effects of damage more. I don't know. Anyway, it's a great day so far!

PS. Steve, I actually thought of your words twice during the run when I started to feel stressed; "Run your race". Seriously, it helped.

KEVIN!!!! That is FREAKIN' awesome!!! I am so happy for you!! I hear you about not having anything left but finding what you needed to finish strong!!! You should celebrate HARD!!!

brb...need to go google race time..what's your last name??

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congrats man way to push yourself


im down to 8 days before my next marathon and getting a little nervous lol

Keep the faith man!!! You know you got this!!!

[kcmoto]

Best 5K time for me yet!

AWESOME...WAY TO GO! CONGRATS!

Haha! Your are SMOKING again brother!!

[snoack]

I ran the best I could. Almost shut down toward the end and just felt like I was out of gas. But I didn't have to stop this time....and I beat my previous two race times!
Best 5K time for me yet!

The time to beat was my 06' time of 26:46. I crossed the line with the clock showing 26:33, but the chip time posted afterward showed me at 26:20.5 (8:30 pace). Man, I was hanging on for dear life and thought I was going to die when I was told I had 600 meters left. I'd been sucking wind since about 2.25 or so. The time called out at each mile mark had me at 8:30 at mile #1 (probably 8:20 for actual), 16:55 at mile #2, and I guess it was the 3 mile mark when he said 25 "something" (can't recall now), and I knew if I could hang on I could run that .10 in less than one minute to beat my old time.

My 19yr old ran it in 22+, and my 21yr old ran it in 25+, beating me by approx 50 seconds or so . He admitted later that he was worried because he was feeling gassed and he knew where I was. I never saw him again after we took off, but apparently I was within sight of him. I may try to post a post race pic or two later on.

Man, you guys don't know how happy I am that I beat my previous best time. I didn't actually practice to run a 5K for speed...and it really showed! Here I am, 1yr and 1mth quit smoking and only beat my 06' time by 20+ seconds...when I was smoking 2pks per day and it was my first yr running (ever!) and my first race. Go figure! I guess all the sprinting I did back then really helped. Someone also told me that nicotine actually kept air passages "open", and that after quitting you feel the effects of damage more. I don't know. Anyway, it's a great day so far!

PS. Steve, I actually thought of your words twice during the run when I started to feel stressed; "Run your race". Seriously, it helped.

nice, and I do mean NICE, race Kevin! Seems like you had a good time, and that's ALWAYS the most important thing.

[snoack]

I wake up, and it is NASTY outside. Been nasty for 3 days now, but today was the worst.

I go up to the track, start walking to get loose, get a blast of cold wet rain in the face...and basically say 'F it'

...so, not wanting to blow off my run, I decide to do something I've never considered...I went to the Y and ran on the treadmill.

...it wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. In fact...it wasn't bad at all.

4 miles, 44:54.

[dbx]

KEVIN!!!! That is FREAKIN' awesome!!! I am so happy for you!! I hear you about not having anything left but finding what you needed to finish strong!!! You should celebrate HARD!!!

brb...need to go google race time..what's your last name??

Thanks Nicki. And oh, I won't tell my name and never post full face pics..as you will see below . But actually Snoack knows my last name and he can always verify it later.

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congrats man way to push yourself
im down to 8 days before my next marathon and getting a little nervous lol

Thanks. And man, I can't even imagine a full M . Remind us next Friday!

AWESOME...WAY TO GO! CONGRATS!

Haha! Your are SMOKING again brother!!

Thanks Sid

nice, and I do mean NICE, race Kevin! Seems like you had a good time, and that's ALWAYS the most important thing.

Yeah, razzing each other was 90% of the fun. They are fun like that.

Ok, a pic of me about to cross the finish line...and a look of total exhaustion:


And the three of us after the race:


Enjoy your Saturdays. I'll let you guys know how I measured up in total standing later when they post them. No posting made yet. Even though my time isn't stellar (in the big scheme of things), I like comparing to others in my age group.

[Whatanejit]

Great times Kevin!

Great pics!


and



Great legs!!!

[hbk442000]

Hey folks just a quick post.. but I wrapped up my Urbanathlon this morning. The running conditions were down right awful. Prior to the start.. rain and hail. The start was nice.. cold but nice. I finished the race in 2 hours and 10 minutes (unoffical..waiting on official times). Then 30 minutes later the skies opened and it got nasty. Pouring Rain, more hail and Chicago's famous Wind.

Felt bad for the rest of the group still left on the course.

As for me.. I made it through without any injuries. I had a plan of running a smart technical race. Negative in the first half with a positive run in the second half. Folks I did a mile of nasty stadium stairs at Soldier Field. Damn my quads were burning. But.. I didn't stop and I kept pushing..safely. lol.

In hindsight I could have run faster, but due to leg injuries leading up to the race, I decided to stick with my plan. I'm very happy and can't wait to do this again.

Thanks to all for the support. I look forward to posting some more as I improve on my times and do more races.

[E_P_C]

hey folks just a quick post.. But i wrapped up my urbanathlon this morning. The running conditions were down right awful. Prior to the start.. Rain and hail. The start was nice.. Cold but nice. I finished the race in 2 hours and 10 minutes (unoffical..waiting on official times). Then 30 minutes later the skies opened and it got nasty. Pouring rain, more hail and chicago's famous wind. :d

felt bad for the rest of the group still left on the course.

As for me.. I made it through without any injuries. I had a plan of running a smart technical race. Negative in the first half with a positive run in the second half. Folks i did a mile of nasty stadium stairs at soldier field. Damn my quads were burning. But.. I didn't stop and i kept pushing..safely. Lol.

In hindsight i could have run faster, but due to leg injuries leading up to the race, i decided to stick with my plan. I'm very happy and can't wait to do this again. :d

thanks to all for the support. I look forward to posting some more as i improve on my times and do more races. :d

gjdm

[dbx]

Great times Kevin!
Great pics!
and

Great legs!!!

Thanks, you are too kind Dee . Even I know that pic makes me look 10yrs older and on the verge of complete collapse. But yeah, I gave it everything I had in that last 30-40 yards. I sent my folks some pics, and of that pic, he said I looked like I was in agony .

And the official stats were posted:

I finished in 26:20:38.
I finished #16 of 46 runners in my age group (this pleases me most, lol, knowing many have run forever and don't lift)
I finished #166 of 422 in the Men's 5K.

My youngest son finished #71 overall, and the oldest finished #137 overall.

I'm very happy with it! It was 43* and overcast, yet a beautiful day to run.

I finished the race in 2 hours and 10 minutes (unoffical..waiting on official times).

Congrats, that sounds damn good to me!

Thanks to all for the support.

That's what this thread is all about.

[kcmoto]

Hey folks just a quick post.. but I wrapped up my Urbanathlon this morning. The running conditions were down right awful. Prior to the start.. rain and hail. The start was nice.. cold but nice. I finished the race in 2 hours and 10 minutes (unoffical..waiting on official times). Then 30 minutes later the skies opened and it got nasty. Pouring Rain, more hail and Chicago's famous Wind.

Felt bad for the rest of the group still left on the course.

As for me.. I made it through without any injuries. I had a plan of running a smart technical race. Negative in the first half with a positive run in the second half. Folks I did a mile of nasty stadium stairs at Soldier Field. Damn my quads were burning. But.. I didn't stop and I kept pushing..safely. lol.

In hindsight I could have run faster, but due to leg injuries leading up to the race, I decided to stick with my plan. I'm very happy and can't wait to do this again.

Thanks to all for the support. I look forward to posting some more as I improve on my times and do more races.

Congrats..really great!! The Kansas City Marathon was today as well.....maybe someday..thinking about it.

im down to 8 days before my next marathon and getting a little nervous lol

AH....look at all the inspiration in here!!! It's not about the guy next to you it's about you..what a great sport for self! LOL>>>26mi IS a little nerve racking though!!!

And the official stats were posted:

I finished in 26:20:38.
I finished #16 of 46 runners in my age group (this pleases me most, lol, knowing many have run forever and don't lift)
I finished #166 of 422 in the Men's 5K.

My youngest son finished #71 overall, and the oldest finished #137 overall.

I'm very happy with it! It was 43* and overcast, yet a beautiful day to run.

Kevin..first off..you three guys there look outstanding! Pridefull dad I can tell! How great is that Kevin..You have inspired to run a race...just posting all that info did it!

Here is my run today--
52 degrees
2.94mi
24:53
426 cals
155/165
8:29 avg pace

Kinda fun running through some of the fallen leaves......

[E_P_C]

weather has finally cooled down here

planning on running 8 miles in the morning should be good weather for a good run

[Analyst]

Thanks, you are too kind Dee . Even I know that pic makes me look 10yrs older and on the verge of complete collapse. But yeah, I gave it everything I had in that last 30-40 yards. I sent my folks some pics, and of that pic, he said I looked like I was in agony .

And the official stats were posted:

I finished in 26:20:38.
I finished #16 of 46 runners in my age group (this pleases me most, lol, knowing many have run forever and don't lift)
I finished #166 of 422 in the Men's 5K.

Well done! actually, many underestimate how beneficial to running times strength training can be

[dbx]

Kevin..first off..you three guys there look outstanding! Pridefull dad I can tell! How great is that Kevin..You have inspired to run a race...just posting all that info did it!

Here is my run today--
52 degrees
2.94mi
24:53
426 cals
155/165
8:29 avg pace

Kinda fun running through some of the fallen leaves......

Thanks. And you should do it, Sid (run a race). For me, this is really about doing an annual thing with my two sons and really not much more now. But as always, I find a way to make it exciting for myself in the way of self challenge, gamesmanship with the boys, razzing, etc... But you? While maybe not being a top runner, I'll bet you'd finish waaaaay ahead of the pack in your age group, as well as do fantastic in overall time/place.

Well done! actually, many underestimate how beneficial to running times strength training can be

Thanks. And I'd agree with the lifting helping overall, but I honestly believe it detracts from it very much, as well. For example, heavy lifting is not good for endurance running and vice versa. But I know what you mean.


I had in-laws come at 1AM this morning, as my wife is flying out to Greece with them today (they just left). So, I had to get out of the house and run this morning .

Distance - 5 Miles (I just kept going)
Time - 48 Mins (garage clock time, no HRM/watch worn this morning)
Pace - 9:38
41* and sunny & windy with 74% Humidity and dropping fast

Nice cool day to run. Enjoy your Sunday.

[mush10]

Ok, a pic of me about to cross the finish line...and a look of total exhaustion:

That kid behind you didn't stand a chance.

On a serious note............................

Absolutely awesome. Great to see you blowing by last year's time. Makes those days when you don't feel like running totally worth it. Sub 26 goal for next year!!!!!

[snoack]

Ah...

today was one of those mornings that I have maybe 2-3x per year. WIDE awake at 5AM, coming off a solid 7 hours of sleep and a rest day.

Got up, decided to take advantage of my good fortune, and went for my first EARLY morning run since March. Went to the Y, hopped up on the treadmill, and ran 4 sweet miles(pissed off that I had to cut it short, would have loved to have gone 5 and definitely had enough gas in the tank). Getting a little scared because I'm really starting to like this treadmill running...j/k. Actually, I'm glad that I'm able to adapt so easily to it, bodes well for the winter.

I'm getting back into a good, comfortable groove after a week off a couple weeks ago and some real up and down runs. I've got my lifting schedule straightened out, and with 10 weeks left in my current cycle my current running goals are run 3x per week, 12-15 miles per week. Not being focused on trying to stretch distances out or make noticable cuts in my times seems to be helpful because I can just enjoy the moment in my runs.