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!!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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
Runway Run Results
Place: 673/1045
Time: 33:30
Chip time: 33:02
Pace: 6:42
Cat: F30-39
Cat Place: 121/221
Gender Place: 313/584
Time: 33:30
Chip time: 33:02
Pace: 6:42
Cat: F30-39
Cat Place: 121/221
Gender Place: 313/584
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
This weekend
I have 2 very cool races this weekend!
Saturday is the Runway Run. You won't be surprised to hear that it's at the airport, on an actual runway. They did it last year but it was the same day as City Chase so I missed it but this year it's the week before so I'm very excited!
Then on Sunday, I have the Wine Country Run. All of the water stations are at wineries and you can taste wine at the stations as well. Talk about my kind of run!! In all seriousness, I suspect there won't be much tasting going on until afterward (I imagine drinking wine and running don't go real well together) but it still should be fun.
Then next weekend is City Chase. Mel and I are going to kick some serious butt this year!
Saturday is the Runway Run. You won't be surprised to hear that it's at the airport, on an actual runway. They did it last year but it was the same day as City Chase so I missed it but this year it's the week before so I'm very excited!
Then on Sunday, I have the Wine Country Run. All of the water stations are at wineries and you can taste wine at the stations as well. Talk about my kind of run!! In all seriousness, I suspect there won't be much tasting going on until afterward (I imagine drinking wine and running don't go real well together) but it still should be fun.
Then next weekend is City Chase. Mel and I are going to kick some serious butt this year!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Running and smokers
Ok, so here is my rant for the day (and I know that some of my friends and fellow runners are smokers, so I hope no one is offended).
I seriously wish there was a "smoker free" running route. There's nothing worse than being in the middle of a run and feeling really good and suddenly running past someone who blows out a big cloud of smoke just as you go by.
I get that smokers have the right to be out there too, so this isn't a rant about banning smoking or anything. It's just a rant about my having to breathe in 10 lungfuls of smoke this afternoon!!
That's all.
I seriously wish there was a "smoker free" running route. There's nothing worse than being in the middle of a run and feeling really good and suddenly running past someone who blows out a big cloud of smoke just as you go by.
I get that smokers have the right to be out there too, so this isn't a rant about banning smoking or anything. It's just a rant about my having to breathe in 10 lungfuls of smoke this afternoon!!
That's all.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Toronto Women's 5K Results
Bib Number: 2047
Place: 102/210
Time: 32:29.9
Chip: 32:21.1
Pace: 6:30
Cat: W 35-39
Cat Place: 27/45
Gender Place: 101/209
Place: 102/210
Time: 32:29.9
Chip: 32:21.1
Pace: 6:30
Cat: W 35-39
Cat Place: 27/45
Gender Place: 101/209
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Blue Nose Half Marathon Results
Bib No: 1107
Place: 1330/1523
Time: 2:29:01.6
Chip Time: 2:26:13.0
Pace: 7:04
Cat: W30-39
Cat Place: 243/284
Gender Place: 681/836
Place: 1330/1523
Time: 2:29:01.6
Chip Time: 2:26:13.0
Pace: 7:04
Cat: W30-39
Cat Place: 243/284
Gender Place: 681/836
Blue Nose Half Marathon
Gosh! I completely forgot to post an update after the Blue Nose race!!
I set a new PB for myself, as did Mel!! I finally finished one in under 2:30... 2:26:13 to be exact. It wasn't the best weather... kind of drizzly but the temperature was great and at least the real rain stayed away!
I don't have any more long races lined up for a while... a ten miler in July but otherwise just 5 and 10K's until December, when I'm doing the Las Vegas Half.
I have a 5K tomorrow - the Toronto Women's 5K. It's the first year for this even so it should be fun. It's actually called the Toronto Women's Half Marathon but I figured 2 halfs 2 weeks apart might not be the smartest thing to do so I just signed up for the 5K. I'm hoping to finish under 30 minutes which would be a new PB for me at this distance.
Wish me luck!!
I set a new PB for myself, as did Mel!! I finally finished one in under 2:30... 2:26:13 to be exact. It wasn't the best weather... kind of drizzly but the temperature was great and at least the real rain stayed away!
I don't have any more long races lined up for a while... a ten miler in July but otherwise just 5 and 10K's until December, when I'm doing the Las Vegas Half.
I have a 5K tomorrow - the Toronto Women's 5K. It's the first year for this even so it should be fun. It's actually called the Toronto Women's Half Marathon but I figured 2 halfs 2 weeks apart might not be the smartest thing to do so I just signed up for the 5K. I'm hoping to finish under 30 minutes which would be a new PB for me at this distance.
Wish me luck!!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sporting Life 10K
So, I didn't quite break my 60 minute mark. But my Garmin showed that the race was actually 10.46km so I probably did do the 10km in 60 minutes. Regardless, it was a new PB, so I was thrilled with my time!
It was a great race.... nice temp, nice weather.
It was a great race.... nice temp, nice weather.
Sporting Life 10K Results
Place: 7298/10761
Bib#: 5294
Time: 1:02:24.7
Chip: 1:01:12.0
Pace: 6:08
Category: F35-39
CategoryPlace: 526/904
GenderPlace: 3257/5887
Bib#: 5294
Time: 1:02:24.7
Chip: 1:01:12.0
Pace: 6:08
Category: F35-39
CategoryPlace: 526/904
GenderPlace: 3257/5887
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