Day # 61: Day Off
Today was a day off for travel. We left our hotel at 8:00am for the airport, ate breakfast and got to LAX around 10am, then were on a plane were 11:20am PST to 4:20 PST. That means it was 7:20PM est when I got home, and the sun was already down. By the time I got back to my apartment it was 8:30 and too late to run. Anyways, it wasn't a bad day to have off. Tomorrow I have a wedding to attend, but will try to squeeze in a run early in the day or in the evening.
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Friday, September 16, 2005
Day # 61: 5 Miles in 42:04 in Laguna Beach, CA.
Running in Laguna Beach for the second consecutive day, I decided that I would run a bit further through Laguna and enjoy the scenic roads along the ocean. Running in the morning gave me the opportunity to hit the roads before there were too many pedestrians in downtown, and I was able to tackle some monsterous hills. As some of you may know, many of the cities in California (including LB) are built into the side of a mountain, to provide some fantastic views, but also some perilously steep roads. I ended up
finishing the 5 mile run in 42:04.
Running in Laguna Beach for the second consecutive day, I decided that I would run a bit further through Laguna and enjoy the scenic roads along the ocean. Running in the morning gave me the opportunity to hit the roads before there were too many pedestrians in downtown, and I was able to tackle some monsterous hills. As some of you may know, many of the cities in California (including LB) are built into the side of a mountain, to provide some fantastic views, but also some perilously steep roads. I ended up
finishing the 5 mile run in 42:04.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Day # 60: 3.5 Miles in 28:01 in Laguna Beach, CA.
After flying out to LA, I took the opportunity in the afternoon to go for a run along the picturesque Pacific Ocean. Laguna Beach is right along the ocean, so the run was quite scenic and the weather was perfect (low 70s, w/ no humidity). I ran from our hotel that is north of downtown, to the downtown area around a few streets, and back to our hotel. The run was great even though I am still nursing a bit of a sore groin. I ended up running 3.5 miles in 28:01.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Day # 58: 60 Minutes of Cross Training (Coed 11 v 11 Soccer)
Had my first 11 v 11 coed soccer game of the year. Our team, playing together for the first time ever pulled out an impressive 3-2 victory. I fed Brian on our team's first goal in the 4th minute to get an assist. Starting the 2nd half tied 1-1, Brian again found open space and knocked home another goal so that we went up 2-1. With 10 minutes left, the opposing team's defender misjudged a bouncing ball in from about 15 yards out, and I ran around him, gathered it and placed a shot into the opposite lower corner to help us go up 3-1. It was nice to get a win in our first game, and nice to cross train and not think solely about running for a day. Tomorrow is the semi-final and final of my 6v6 coed league.
Had my first 11 v 11 coed soccer game of the year. Our team, playing together for the first time ever pulled out an impressive 3-2 victory. I fed Brian on our team's first goal in the 4th minute to get an assist. Starting the 2nd half tied 1-1, Brian again found open space and knocked home another goal so that we went up 2-1. With 10 minutes left, the opposing team's defender misjudged a bouncing ball in from about 15 yards out, and I ran around him, gathered it and placed a shot into the opposite lower corner to help us go up 3-1. It was nice to get a win in our first game, and nice to cross train and not think solely about running for a day. Tomorrow is the semi-final and final of my 6v6 coed league.
Monday, September 12, 2005
Day # 57: 12.5 Mile Run in 1:41:19
Wow. What a run. What I was expecting would be about an 11 mile run ended up being about 12.5 miles or so I think. I'll know better once I get a chance to mark the mileage in my car. I felt good for the first 8 miles or so from Boston into Watertown. Once in Watertown at the 60 minute mark, I ate the Gu gel that I had stored away in my water belt. After washing it down and running a few more minutes, I definitely felt my energy level come back, which really helped me in the last 40 minutes. At the end of my run, I certainly was not out of breath, it was more of a case of my quadriceps burning Even tonight after some Mineral Ice they are still hurting and I'm
sure they'll still be sore tomorrow. Still worth it though. I'm still satisfied with my results tonight and proud of running my furthest distance ever. 12.5 Miles in 1:41:19 ain't bad.
Wow. What a run. What I was expecting would be about an 11 mile run ended up being about 12.5 miles or so I think. I'll know better once I get a chance to mark the mileage in my car. I felt good for the first 8 miles or so from Boston into Watertown. Once in Watertown at the 60 minute mark, I ate the Gu gel that I had stored away in my water belt. After washing it down and running a few more minutes, I definitely felt my energy level come back, which really helped me in the last 40 minutes. At the end of my run, I certainly was not out of breath, it was more of a case of my quadriceps burning Even tonight after some Mineral Ice they are still hurting and I'm
sure they'll still be sore tomorrow. Still worth it though. I'm still satisfied with my results tonight and proud of running my furthest distance ever. 12.5 Miles in 1:41:19 ain't bad.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Day # 56: 6 Mile Run in 46:57
I ran the same 6 mile loop as on Thursday, but with much better results as my groin injury is going away. I can't say I really "pushed the pace" too much, but I did run pretty quick while staying comfortable. The result was finishing the 6 mile loop in 46:57 (apprx. 8min/mile pace). Looking forward to a good week of training ahead.
I ran the same 6 mile loop as on Thursday, but with much better results as my groin injury is going away. I can't say I really "pushed the pace" too much, but I did run pretty quick while staying comfortable. The result was finishing the 6 mile loop in 46:57 (apprx. 8min/mile pace). Looking forward to a good week of training ahead.
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