Bib #: 18898
Time: 3:08:12
Chip Time: 2:43:42
Place: 12,111/17827
Gender Place: 6932/11322
Division Place: 1465/2183
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Angus Glen 10K Results
Place: 442/622
Time: 1:07:26.3
Chip time: 1:06:49.6
Pace: 6:45
Cat: W35-39
Cat Place: 41/69
Gender Place: 236/388
Time: 1:07:26.3
Chip time: 1:06:49.6
Pace: 6:45
Cat: W35-39
Cat Place: 41/69
Gender Place: 236/388
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Goodlife Toronto Half Marathon
Fortunately, my hip was feeling MUCH better today so it didn't affect my race at all. I really wasn't hoping for anything other than finishing in under 2:30 again (and I missed it by 38 seconds) given that I ran 10K yesterday, so I was pretty pleased with my race. I did the first half in a little over an hour so I was on target but things sort of fell apart near the end of the race.
Overall, it was a good race (anything that's mostly downhill is good in my books). The start area could have been a bit more organized - supposedly there were corrals but I didn't see them. But the volunteers were great, there were more than enough water stations and port-a-potties and the food at the finish line was really good. I loved the fact that they had shuttle buses running from Yonge and Eglinton so I didn't have to worry about transportation.
My next one is the Angus Glen 10K the first weekend in November. And then Vegas!!!
Overall, it was a good race (anything that's mostly downhill is good in my books). The start area could have been a bit more organized - supposedly there were corrals but I didn't see them. But the volunteers were great, there were more than enough water stations and port-a-potties and the food at the finish line was really good. I loved the fact that they had shuttle buses running from Yonge and Eglinton so I didn't have to worry about transportation.
My next one is the Angus Glen 10K the first weekend in November. And then Vegas!!!
Goodlife Toronto Half Marathon Results
Place: 4301/4390
Time: 2:34:36.4
Chip Time: 2:30:37.8
Pace: 7:20
Cat: W35-39
Gender Place: 2106/2582
Cat Place: 324/389
Time: 2:34:36.4
Chip Time: 2:30:37.8
Pace: 7:20
Cat: W35-39
Gender Place: 2106/2582
Cat Place: 324/389
Oasis Zoo Run 10K
Ok, so not exactly my best time ever, but in the circumstances, not too bad.
First of all, after signing up for the Zoo Run, I decided I wanted to do the Goodlife Toronto Half Marathon (which just happens to take place the next day). So I ended up signed up for a 10K one day and a half marathon the next. I really wanted to do the Zoo Run so I decided I'd run it but just take it really slow and easy.
Then I managed to fall 2 days before the run and give myself a giant bruise on my hip. It hurt to even walk so when I started the race, I wasn't sure I'd even be able to finish. Luckily, as I ran, the pain subsided and I was able to continue.
Needless to say, I wasn't trying for any particular time so I'm content with the result.
It was a beautiful run - about 4 degrees when we started, sunny and there were lots of animals out waiting for us to come by. The tigers were having breakfast as we ran by and the zebras were out roaming around. I thought it was especially appropriate to have the evil dholes at about the 9K mark just to keep me moving (Mel, they looked cute again so I think you did something to them that one time).
Overall a great run! More later on the half marathon (once they manage to get the results online!!).
First of all, after signing up for the Zoo Run, I decided I wanted to do the Goodlife Toronto Half Marathon (which just happens to take place the next day). So I ended up signed up for a 10K one day and a half marathon the next. I really wanted to do the Zoo Run so I decided I'd run it but just take it really slow and easy.
Then I managed to fall 2 days before the run and give myself a giant bruise on my hip. It hurt to even walk so when I started the race, I wasn't sure I'd even be able to finish. Luckily, as I ran, the pain subsided and I was able to continue.
Needless to say, I wasn't trying for any particular time so I'm content with the result.
It was a beautiful run - about 4 degrees when we started, sunny and there were lots of animals out waiting for us to come by. The tigers were having breakfast as we ran by and the zebras were out roaming around. I thought it was especially appropriate to have the evil dholes at about the 9K mark just to keep me moving (Mel, they looked cute again so I think you did something to them that one time).
Overall a great run! More later on the half marathon (once they manage to get the results online!!).
Oasis Zoo Run 10K Results
Place: 1829/1935
Time: 1:19:34.3
Chip: 1:17:23.4
Gender Place: 1099/1192
Cat: W35-39
Cat Place: 162/175
Pace: 7:58
Time: 1:19:34.3
Chip: 1:17:23.4
Gender Place: 1099/1192
Cat: W35-39
Cat Place: 162/175
Pace: 7:58
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
It's been a while!
Gosh, I haven't posted in over a month! Part of the reason for that is that I was away in Europe for 2 weeks (and went running a grand total of 2 times).
I've been "sort of" back into the training since. I've been doing my long runs but skipping some of the shorter ones.
I have a 10K race on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday (not sure how that happened but I'm determined to do them both).
More importantly, I am officially registered for my first ever (and maybe only ever) full marathon! I'm doing the Mississauga Marathon in May 2010 and am very excited about it. I honestly don't know that I ever want to do a second one, mainly because of the insane amount of training involved, but I really want to do one.
I've been "sort of" back into the training since. I've been doing my long runs but skipping some of the shorter ones.
I have a 10K race on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday (not sure how that happened but I'm determined to do them both).
More importantly, I am officially registered for my first ever (and maybe only ever) full marathon! I'm doing the Mississauga Marathon in May 2010 and am very excited about it. I honestly don't know that I ever want to do a second one, mainly because of the insane amount of training involved, but I really want to do one.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Great run!
I had the best run ever yesterday! It was about 17 degrees when I went out and didn't warm up too much. I did just under 10K and it felt FANTASTIC! I felt as good at the 9K mark as I did at 1K... I don't have too many runs like that.
We're leaving for Europe tonight for 2 weeks... my plan is to run at least every other day. I know I'm not going to completely stick to my training program but I don't want to completely mess it up either.
Speaking of my training program, I'm doing the Las Vegas Half in December, so that's what I'm currently training for. I'd like to do it in 2:15 (my fastest is 2:26) and I'm following the Running Room program to get ready for it.
In other news, I've now decided I want to do at least one full marathon so I'm going to sign up for the Mississauga Marathon next May. Yippee!!
We're leaving for Europe tonight for 2 weeks... my plan is to run at least every other day. I know I'm not going to completely stick to my training program but I don't want to completely mess it up either.
Speaking of my training program, I'm doing the Las Vegas Half in December, so that's what I'm currently training for. I'd like to do it in 2:15 (my fastest is 2:26) and I'm following the Running Room program to get ready for it.
In other news, I've now decided I want to do at least one full marathon so I'm going to sign up for the Mississauga Marathon next May. Yippee!!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Toronto Women's 5K
This was a great race! It looked like it was going to rain but the bad weather held off for us. Melissa and Wendy ran it with me so it was even more fun!
Toronto Women's 5K Results
Bib: 1029
Place: 239/420
Time: 34:03.8
Chip Time: 33:34.9
Pace: 6:49
Cat: W30-39
Cat Place: 91/160
Gender Place: 238/418
Place: 239/420
Time: 34:03.8
Chip Time: 33:34.9
Pace: 6:49
Cat: W30-39
Cat Place: 91/160
Gender Place: 238/418
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Yay for fall!
Ok, so maybe it's not fall just yet and maybe I would prefer a little more summer...
BUT, I love this temperature for running!! It was about 20 degrees today when I was out and it was so nice not being covered in sweat after 50 metres!
I picked up my race kit today for the Toronto Women's 5K this Saturday. The only complaint I have is about the size of the t-shirt. I ordered a medium and it's TINY!!! I guess maybe most runners don't have the boobs that I do but this shirt looks like it's made for a 12-year old!
I've been really good this week about getting out for my training runs. I'm thinking I'd like to do the Las Vegas 1/2 in 2:15 so I'm training for that.
I think that's it for now...
BUT, I love this temperature for running!! It was about 20 degrees today when I was out and it was so nice not being covered in sweat after 50 metres!
I picked up my race kit today for the Toronto Women's 5K this Saturday. The only complaint I have is about the size of the t-shirt. I ordered a medium and it's TINY!!! I guess maybe most runners don't have the boobs that I do but this shirt looks like it's made for a 12-year old!
I've been really good this week about getting out for my training runs. I'm thinking I'd like to do the Las Vegas 1/2 in 2:15 so I'm training for that.
I think that's it for now...
Monday, August 17, 2009
Island Girl 10K
Can you say HOT?!
The temperature was somewhere around 28 degrees when we started and only went up from there. My pace was way slower than usual, as I had to walk significantly more often than usual. Thank heavens for water stations - I hardly drank anything, just poured it all over my head!
Temperature aside, what a great race! For a first-time event, this race was amazingly well-organized and a lot of fun. The course was great, as was the start/finish area. There were just over 300 women running, which meant there was no lineup for post-a-potties and very little delay or bunching at the start. I'll definitely do this race again next year, although I'm hoping the weather will cooperate and be a little cooler!
The temperature was somewhere around 28 degrees when we started and only went up from there. My pace was way slower than usual, as I had to walk significantly more often than usual. Thank heavens for water stations - I hardly drank anything, just poured it all over my head!
Temperature aside, what a great race! For a first-time event, this race was amazingly well-organized and a lot of fun. The course was great, as was the start/finish area. There were just over 300 women running, which meant there was no lineup for post-a-potties and very little delay or bunching at the start. I'll definitely do this race again next year, although I'm hoping the weather will cooperate and be a little cooler!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Injuries
Since I've started running, I really haven't had anything in the way of an injury, which I guess I should be thankful for, given the numbers of races I've done in such a short time. I seem to have developed my first one now though.
I've been having a lot of pain in the heel of my left foot and I've diagnosed myself with plantar fasciitis, based on the symptoms I've read everywhere. I have pain when I take my first few steps in the morning and then it gets better. It hurts when I start running but goes away after half a km or so. But in the last week or so, it's been getting worse. It was ok during my race yesterday but afterward, it was really painful! I iced it all evening and took an Advil and had my husband massage it for me but it was still hurting. Today, it's better but is still pretty sore.
I searched the runnersworld.com site and have managed to come up with some things that should help. There are stretches I can do in the morning that are supposed to help and I've also ordered a night splint, which a lot of people said helped them in as little as a few days. Hopefully it gets here soon! I actually really wanted to go running today but I'm going to give it at least one more day before venturing out again (for a short run!!).
I hope this goes away quickly... I don't want to have to take a break from running or anything!
I've been having a lot of pain in the heel of my left foot and I've diagnosed myself with plantar fasciitis, based on the symptoms I've read everywhere. I have pain when I take my first few steps in the morning and then it gets better. It hurts when I start running but goes away after half a km or so. But in the last week or so, it's been getting worse. It was ok during my race yesterday but afterward, it was really painful! I iced it all evening and took an Advil and had my husband massage it for me but it was still hurting. Today, it's better but is still pretty sore.
I searched the runnersworld.com site and have managed to come up with some things that should help. There are stretches I can do in the morning that are supposed to help and I've also ordered a night splint, which a lot of people said helped them in as little as a few days. Hopefully it gets here soon! I actually really wanted to go running today but I'm going to give it at least one more day before venturing out again (for a short run!!).
I hope this goes away quickly... I don't want to have to take a break from running or anything!
Acura Toronto 10 Miler
This was one of my favorite races I've ever run! It started in the Distillery District, which is beautiful itself but the route then goes down by the water and out along the Leslie Street Spit, where I've never run before. It didn't feel like I was running in the city at all... there was water everywhere, and trees and greenery and ducks!
I was pleased with my time... it was only my second ten miler and I improved on my time by about 5 minutes so I really couldn't ask for anything more.
This one will definitely be a repeat!!
Acura Toronto 10 Miler Results
Bib: 285
Place: 1575/1724
Time: 1:56:53.1
Chip: 1:53:59.1
Pace: 7:17
Cat: F35-39
Cat Place: 122/143
Gender Place: 720/831
5 Mile Split: 58:08
Place: 1575/1724
Time: 1:56:53.1
Chip: 1:53:59.1
Pace: 7:17
Cat: F35-39
Cat Place: 122/143
Gender Place: 720/831
5 Mile Split: 58:08
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Running
Hey everyone! Not much new and exciting here but I haven't posted anything in a while so I thought I'd drop in. I haven't had a race in over a month so I guess I haven't had much to post about for a while!
I'm doing the Acura 10 miler this coming Sunday. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and it won't be too hot. I've been out training in the warmer weather so hopefully I'll be ready even if it's warm.
I'm actually finally starting to not mind TOO much running in the heat, although I would much prefer the cooler weather.
I'll let everyone know how Sunday goes!
I'm doing the Acura 10 miler this coming Sunday. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and it won't be too hot. I've been out training in the warmer weather so hopefully I'll be ready even if it's warm.
I'm actually finally starting to not mind TOO much running in the heat, although I would much prefer the cooler weather.
I'll let everyone know how Sunday goes!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Runway Run and Wine Country Run
Neither of these was one of my better races... I had to stop and safety pin my skirt to my t-shirt at the Runway Run or it would have been around my ankles. The Wine Run was a lot of fun but oh my goodness, it was hilly!! And hot! I'll do it again next year but will plan to walk 90% of it.
This past weekend was City Chase. It was so much more fun than last year, despite Mel's knee issues. We were so much better organized and did so much better!
This past weekend was City Chase. It was so much more fun than last year, despite Mel's knee issues. We were so much better organized and did so much better!
Wine Country Run Results
Time: 1:19:49.7
Place: 232/324
Pace: 7:59
Cat: W35-39
Cat Place: 17/20
Gender place: 143/214
Place: 232/324
Pace: 7:59
Cat: W35-39
Cat Place: 17/20
Gender place: 143/214
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