Well, it's almost time. On Sunday I'll be running the Seattle Marathon. I have not recovered properly since crashing and burning after my 34.5km run two weekends ago, so am a little concerned, but hope to at least run in the 3:45 range if not get the PB I was hoping for a few weeks back. I think what I've learned is to build up and run, rather than building up and trying to sustain it and then run. In short, more of the big runs closer to the date next time. All good learning for my redemption run at Boston, which is next up on the marathon schedule after Seattle.
Anywho, Bouvier and Guy are coming to Seattle with me, so it'll be a nice weekend away regardless. We're staying at the Seattle Westin, with a "view" room and a Heavenly Dog Bed for Bouvier. Next post will be post run, so see ya on the dark side of the moon!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Last Long Run
Yesterday I did my last long run before the Seattle Marathon, in 2.5 weeks time. I ran 34.5 km on a very difficult course which had a 6km climb in the middle of it, and ended with another 6km climb up Mountai
n Highway to home. It was a tough run and was really hard to get through.
Everytime I wanted to quit, I had to remind myself that if I didn't do my long run now, I'd have to do it on the weekend.
I think I found it so hard because my legs were probably tired from the race on Saturday, and because of the difficulty of the route I selected. My longer runs of 37 and 50km in weeks past were easier for me, so I'll hope for that feeling in Seattle. This picture is me during a chat break on my 50k, and how I'll try to remember to feel when running Seattle - relaxed, happy, and just having a good time.
From here on in, I'll just do shorter (less than 20k) runs, and a couple of interval sessions. This is the most prepared I've felt for a marathon - I'm actually looking forward to running and seeing how I can do.
Bouvier is doing well these days too, and is happy I'm done my long run so I can spend extra time giving him belly rubs and treats! He's such a spoiled little beast. By the way, he turned 13 last week! Happy Birthday Teddy!
n Highway to home. It was a tough run and was really hard to get through.Everytime I wanted to quit, I had to remind myself that if I didn't do my long run now, I'd have to do it on the weekend.
I think I found it so hard because my legs were probably tired from the race on Saturday, and because of the difficulty of the route I selected. My longer runs of 37 and 50km in weeks past were easier for me, so I'll hope for that feeling in Seattle. This picture is me during a chat break on my 50k, and how I'll try to remember to feel when running Seattle - relaxed, happy, and just having a good time.
From here on in, I'll just do shorter (less than 20k) runs, and a couple of interval sessions. This is the most prepared I've felt for a marathon - I'm actually looking forward to running and seeing how I can do.
Bouvier is doing well these days too, and is happy I'm done my long run so I can spend extra time giving him belly rubs and treats! He's such a spoiled little beast. By the way, he turned 13 last week! Happy Birthday Teddy!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
H2H
Yesterday I ran as part of an 8 woman team in the Haney to Harrison 100km relay. Our team was called the North Shore Divas - all but one of us being from the North Shore. This is our team, including our crew people, Ward and Mark.
It was a very rainy day, but we managed to keep warm and safe and complete the epic relay in 49th place of the 350 teams that started. Not bad since most teams were comprised of men or were mixed. There were only 18 teams comprised soley of women, and we were 6th out of those 18. Again, the competition was fierce, with several teams affiliated with track clubs - a level of seriousness above us.
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