Sunday, November 16, 2008
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Sunday 16 November 2008 - run
posted by: Martin
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Time of Day: 10:30 AM
Distance: 10.5 miles
Time (total): 1:18
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Speed (overall): 7:26 min/mile
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Weather: 50, foggy, dry, calm
Workout Type: run

Breakfast: 6:00 AM - cereal
10:00 AM - Shot Bloks, water
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Course: Alki to Lincoln Park and back
Results:  
Comments: Wow...! I was kinda hoping I could do this run 1) without too much trouble and 2) maybe get close to 8 min/mile and I definitely exceeded my expectations.

I started out sort of quick and couldn't help smiling as I recalled something Alistair L had told me a few weeks ago. It was something along the lines of equating starting out fast with "putting time in the bank". Of course the more you bank the more you risk exploding later on; ah, the risks people take. :)

I took me two solid miles to get in the groove and then I felt pretty good. But after two miles I also started feeling the urge to pee... Running is like that with the impact and all I suppose. At first it was just this background feeling but after four miles it was slightly more urgent and I started looking forward the restrooms at Lincoln Park and hoping they would be unlocked. They were - thank god. Funny how little came out but how much better it made me feel.

Since the clock was running the entire time in the restroom I got back to business pronto and for another mile or two I felt okay but then I could feel myself slowing down for sure. With about three miles to go I saw this guy up the road that looked like a smooth runner and it was nice to have a carrot.

I barely managed to catch him which was a real boost. Especially since I was not really capable of increasing my pace much at all. Right when I did he quit/stopped and I was surprised how much wind that took out of my sails. Those last two miles were my slowest for sure and I have to admit I was scanning the street up ahead for the car as soon as I thought it would be in sight.

This run was mostly on concrete, some asphalt and a little bit of gravel trail through the park so probably good preparation for Vegas as I expect that to be mostly concrete.

After I finished I stretched and now (1:30 PM) I feel no more sore than after my 6 mile run. I'm hoping all this bodes well!
Equipment: These special Nike running socks with heal and toe cushion and arch support and venting. Who knew that socks could be so high-tech and still only cost $8/pair? No wonder child/slave labor is so popular. Now if only they made them in the cycling sock length instead of the minimalist running sock length - I am not a fan.
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Sunday, November 16, 2008 1:39:35 PM (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-08:00)  #    Disclaimer  |  Comments [0]  |  Related posts:
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