Weather SUCKS here. Seriously. Cold Rain? lol. I love NS in May. Sunny and 25 one day and raining and 5 the next. I didnt run on Thursday or Friday; could not make myself go out. I did get dressed and ready; and it was cold raining. I just stayed in bed lol. Friday was the Rally Against Racism and I got cold accompanying the grade 3's to the park so I did not rush out to run in it some more. Just very tired and tired of the cold.
Saturday morning we were packing up to leave for our drive to Cape Breton and I went for a "cob web" run to stretch. And UGH I was pretty tense. Ankles, knees, hips; all very uncomfortable. It is likely a good think I went for the run. Before getting in the car for hours and loads of driving. 4.4 km.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Hump Day Wednesday Between Runs
Ugh feeling so very tired and quite upset stomach; running despite it all. :( Hope this passes soon! It was a terrible night!
Took the kids to school and met Deb right there to go for our walk/run on the trail; about 35 minutes and 3.25 km spent there. Left right from there to do a run; planned Fartleks but I don't think I really did them well. I tried for more effort for periods of time but was tired or got distracted and didnt stay on them very well and I have no idea how effective that is lol. lots of hills in that run route tho; up the McClures Mills Connector and down Truro Heights; up Robie to King where I stopped. 9.6 km and 1:01 minutes.
Took the kids to school and met Deb right there to go for our walk/run on the trail; about 35 minutes and 3.25 km spent there. Left right from there to do a run; planned Fartleks but I don't think I really did them well. I tried for more effort for periods of time but was tired or got distracted and didnt stay on them very well and I have no idea how effective that is lol. lots of hills in that run route tho; up the McClures Mills Connector and down Truro Heights; up Robie to King where I stopped. 9.6 km and 1:01 minutes.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Rest Over - Back at it! lol
Monday was a well earned rest day; called this past week a cut back week with the race coming; cut the miles slightly and the 12 km run became a 10 km race and a ball hockey game ;) Day of rest on Monday much needed so that running could continue today!
Have another run coming up this weekend; Im not used to them being SO close together but this Cabot Trail Relay is extra special and being run for Chris this year because he cannot run it. I ran the Bluenose anyway because that one is for me; Im running the relay because I really feel strongly about running it. :)
And it's really no longer than my long run; in fact it is about 2-4 km shorter than I would be running on my own this weekend. Only thing different making me nervous is the speed; the Bluenose is the first long race I've maintained under 6 minutes a km and it was barely. I wont be able to do it for 16 km. SIGH and I am sure there are hills. And Taylor has a swim meet. Its all so stressing.
Back at it this morning; an easy 6 km became a fast 6.5 because I ran with Margie :):) With our less than 40 minutes we kept pace with the race on the weekend and came in at about 5:57 minutes per km. Oh well it was a nice run before the rain opened up and soaked the world lol we managed to avoid almost all of the rain.
Tomorrow some sort of speed work then trails in the park on Thursday :)
Have another run coming up this weekend; Im not used to them being SO close together but this Cabot Trail Relay is extra special and being run for Chris this year because he cannot run it. I ran the Bluenose anyway because that one is for me; Im running the relay because I really feel strongly about running it. :)
And it's really no longer than my long run; in fact it is about 2-4 km shorter than I would be running on my own this weekend. Only thing different making me nervous is the speed; the Bluenose is the first long race I've maintained under 6 minutes a km and it was barely. I wont be able to do it for 16 km. SIGH and I am sure there are hills. And Taylor has a swim meet. Its all so stressing.
Back at it this morning; an easy 6 km became a fast 6.5 because I ran with Margie :):) With our less than 40 minutes we kept pace with the race on the weekend and came in at about 5:57 minutes per km. Oh well it was a nice run before the rain opened up and soaked the world lol we managed to avoid almost all of the rain.
Tomorrow some sort of speed work then trails in the park on Thursday :)
Bluenose 10 K RR
Been a couple of days so enough distance has passed between race and report; do NOT want the entire thing to be about dodging walkers, rude runners, strollers, and what is with the dogs?
Bit more prepared for the hills this year; they were far less painful :) The weather was absolutely perfect; if we had started 1 hour earlier it might have been cooler but OMG It wasnt raining! It was only breezy! Sun was shining! Success if you ask me :):)
So I was awake around 430 am; someone in my bed was awfully loud and it wasnt me. Didnt really sleep after HE was awake and so when the alarm went off at 530 I was still pretty groggy. GOt ready to go, got the kids all up and out the door by 630 ish. Took them to the grands, picked up friends, and off to Halifax!
We got to the Metro Center rather early and were able to get good parking so we left our bags in the car rather than checking them which saved us a lot of time and stress in line ups. Stretched a bit, took in the atmosphere, and said hi to a few friends on the way to the bathrooms and back. Multiple times. My routine is 3 times hehehe. One of those has to be ON the start line. (well not RIGHT on the line; there are portapotties there).
We made our way up to the start line as instructed and realised as we walked WAY around all these fences that going out another door would have been more efficient. It was a long walk around. Then we were corralled into the start chute. This was awful. the Half Marathon people were also crowding in which meant afew things...since they were leaving after us, they took up space; we had to squeeze around them; they were sometimes trying to get out of the tightly fenced in start line, so were going against traffic and were just so standing there preventing us from getting to the start. SIGH.
After the bridge was Nantucket Hill. Ugh. Steep, and it went on forever! And ever! lol. at top, just past 5 km, was a turn onto a side road where we had a turnaround a pylon at 6 km :) nice to know that hill was over and there were only 4 km left! I checked pace; going well here. Motored up that hill without a problem. :) passed a lot of walking people.
Downhill to the bottom of the bridge was a nice rest and a chance to pick up some speed :) saved a few minutes there.
Also back through the water zone was slightly less of a bottle neck. Grabbed a cup because it was RIGHT in front of me but again just wet my mouth (hot hot hot hot hot) and didnt even stop running that time. Wasn't trying to get much into me and didnt care if I spilled some lOL. saw one chick in a white tank top grab Gatorade...hehehe whoops she should have stopped running.
through the water area and now facing the other side of the bridge; this was my wall last year; it was raining and foggy; and the wind was blowing us back and sideways terribly. This year sunny and bright and me feeling awesome; chugged right up and again passed tonnes of people; just really wish that people who are stopping would haul it over to the side. They had the bridge divided by 2/3 other side 1/3 this side; unfortunately the crowd had not thinned on the return side (now my side) so we were very crammed and I ran some on the other side of the Pylons to avoid more swinging elbows.
Up to the top of the bridge and back down the other side downhill nice :):) Only 2 km left. Passing walking people. I kicked it up a bit knowing only 2 km left and a bit more gradual downhill before the flat and then the long slope uphill to the finish line. at about 1 km left I passed people who were walking; I totally would be running that last bit even if I was beat because unless you intend to walk, who walks into a finish chute? Ok lots of you. Whatever. LOL
Came up that last hill giving it all; wasnt going to finish feeling "great" and with energy. Leave it all out there. Last 2 km were done in about 11 minutes :):) yay me!
lol
Finished and checked Garmin: 59:47! My goal was under and hour and that's like 5 minutes off last year almost! AWESOME improvement! I was totally pumped to finish at goal! lol
Spent a little time afterwards chatting and grabbing a few snacks before we left and went....shopping ;) Dropped the ladies off and went to a BBQ then a nap then a Ball Hockey Game. Monday was a TIRED day lol. But Sunday was awesome!
Bit more prepared for the hills this year; they were far less painful :) The weather was absolutely perfect; if we had started 1 hour earlier it might have been cooler but OMG It wasnt raining! It was only breezy! Sun was shining! Success if you ask me :):)
So I was awake around 430 am; someone in my bed was awfully loud and it wasnt me. Didnt really sleep after HE was awake and so when the alarm went off at 530 I was still pretty groggy. GOt ready to go, got the kids all up and out the door by 630 ish. Took them to the grands, picked up friends, and off to Halifax!
We got to the Metro Center rather early and were able to get good parking so we left our bags in the car rather than checking them which saved us a lot of time and stress in line ups. Stretched a bit, took in the atmosphere, and said hi to a few friends on the way to the bathrooms and back. Multiple times. My routine is 3 times hehehe. One of those has to be ON the start line. (well not RIGHT on the line; there are portapotties there).
We made our way up to the start line as instructed and realised as we walked WAY around all these fences that going out another door would have been more efficient. It was a long walk around. Then we were corralled into the start chute. This was awful. the Half Marathon people were also crowding in which meant afew things...since they were leaving after us, they took up space; we had to squeeze around them; they were sometimes trying to get out of the tightly fenced in start line, so were going against traffic and were just so standing there preventing us from getting to the start. SIGH.
Finally heard the start...it was like Get ready POP gunshot sort of noise....I was like...what happened to Set?
And it took us 4 minutes of weaving to get to the start line. So much for our official time being close to chip time. SIGH.
And Right out of the gate the dodging started. Yes walkers started at the front of the pack. I dunno, I think unofficial etiquette dictates slow people, walkers, and STROLLERS start at the back of the runners. Its great that all are out there but be realistic with your start position! I can never get into a rhythm if I am constantly dodging people! ITs terrible, really. And then there were dogs. One lady had 2 of them...leashed, sure but a total hazard with the leashes. SIGH. I avoided her.
Then there was Nantucket Hill. lol steep and really long it went on forever. Now we were passing people on their way back in large numbers.
So first 2 km were a tiny bit hilly but hard to notice with all the dodging and running on the sidewalk. A lot of cars parked in DO NOT PARK HERE places so to avoid I ran on the sidewalk a fair bit. Crowds were light and supportive. All good. A few turns here and there but not terribly crowded. I did get someone's elbow in the head. Tall people swinging elbows are a hazard. And people who jump to the side. SIGH.
Just after 3 km I was feeling a little tired. Which should not have happened lol. Maybe it was irritable LOL I dunno, It passed quickly and I managed here to feel as tho I was finally settling into a good rhythm. Turned and started up onto the bridge. Not so tired here and this side was a more gradual slope; was able to pass a lot of people on this side of the bridge who stopped to walk and tie shoes. In the middle of the road.
Part way across the bridge we met the leaders of the 10 K race already on their way back OMG. LOL nice to see them go.
On the other side of the bridge was an awful bottle neck and terrible crush to get to the water tables. Honestly didnt want a water but totally got pushed over by crush of people rudely pushing....and grabbed a water as I went to wet my mouth. It was HOT. Not complaining but a little wet for my dry mouth was ok. Walked about 15 seconds there until crowd cleared a little.
Downhill to the bottom of the bridge was a nice rest and a chance to pick up some speed :) saved a few minutes there.
Also back through the water zone was slightly less of a bottle neck. Grabbed a cup because it was RIGHT in front of me but again just wet my mouth (hot hot hot hot hot) and didnt even stop running that time. Wasn't trying to get much into me and didnt care if I spilled some lOL. saw one chick in a white tank top grab Gatorade...hehehe whoops she should have stopped running.
through the water area and now facing the other side of the bridge; this was my wall last year; it was raining and foggy; and the wind was blowing us back and sideways terribly. This year sunny and bright and me feeling awesome; chugged right up and again passed tonnes of people; just really wish that people who are stopping would haul it over to the side. They had the bridge divided by 2/3 other side 1/3 this side; unfortunately the crowd had not thinned on the return side (now my side) so we were very crammed and I ran some on the other side of the Pylons to avoid more swinging elbows.
Up to the top of the bridge and back down the other side downhill nice :):) Only 2 km left. Passing walking people. I kicked it up a bit knowing only 2 km left and a bit more gradual downhill before the flat and then the long slope uphill to the finish line. at about 1 km left I passed people who were walking; I totally would be running that last bit even if I was beat because unless you intend to walk, who walks into a finish chute? Ok lots of you. Whatever. LOL
Came up that last hill giving it all; wasnt going to finish feeling "great" and with energy. Leave it all out there. Last 2 km were done in about 11 minutes :):) yay me!
lol
Finished and checked Garmin: 59:47! My goal was under and hour and that's like 5 minutes off last year almost! AWESOME improvement! I was totally pumped to finish at goal! lol
Spent a little time afterwards chatting and grabbing a few snacks before we left and went....shopping ;) Dropped the ladies off and went to a BBQ then a nap then a Ball Hockey Game. Monday was a TIRED day lol. But Sunday was awesome!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Bluenose Marathon 10 K Race
Place 1112/2321
Name TERI-LYNN MASTERS
Bib# 4661
Time 1:03:39.6
Chip 59:45.4
Pace 6:22
Category Women 30 - 39
CategoryPlace 169/469
GenderPlace 515/1460
A total personal best for me!!!
Name TERI-LYNN MASTERS
Bib# 4661
Time 1:03:39.6
Chip 59:45.4
Pace 6:22
Category Women 30 - 39
CategoryPlace 169/469
GenderPlace 515/1460
A total personal best for me!!!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Bluenose Marathon
The Bluenose run is tomorrow; Im running the 10 K with a few other friends in prep for our alf marathon in 4 weeks. Its a good Halifax event run all on roads and rather hillish. :)
Why Bluenose? Nova Scotians are totally known as Bluenosers. We are the Bluenose Province. We even have a boat; the Bluenose II. But why Bluenose?
According to info from the Run: Legen had it back in the age of sail when the sea was at the very core of our existence, mariners would arrive in the Port of Halifax with noses stained blue by the dye of their peacoat sleeves - the perfect substitute for a handkerchief. (ew) In their name, we run.
Interesting. I will be up at 530 and Im starting to think about packing a bag and getting stuff together. I have nothing for a good breakfast and dont have my usual prerun bananas and last year I assumed that like most runs there would be a bit to eat beforehand but there was not. I can't do that again! LOL shock!
Run starts at 910 and I do not yet have my kids looked after. Its going to be hot I am thinking. Better pack sunscreen! LOL. And not a black hat.
Wonder if my belly is going to settle; little stressed out about some life stuff.
Why Bluenose? Nova Scotians are totally known as Bluenosers. We are the Bluenose Province. We even have a boat; the Bluenose II. But why Bluenose?
According to info from the Run: Legen had it back in the age of sail when the sea was at the very core of our existence, mariners would arrive in the Port of Halifax with noses stained blue by the dye of their peacoat sleeves - the perfect substitute for a handkerchief. (ew) In their name, we run.
Interesting. I will be up at 530 and Im starting to think about packing a bag and getting stuff together. I have nothing for a good breakfast and dont have my usual prerun bananas and last year I assumed that like most runs there would be a bit to eat beforehand but there was not. I can't do that again! LOL shock!
Run starts at 910 and I do not yet have my kids looked after. Its going to be hot I am thinking. Better pack sunscreen! LOL. And not a black hat.
Wonder if my belly is going to settle; little stressed out about some life stuff.
Just Stuff
Took Friday off and have not managed anything for today yet either; we went shopping and are supposed to be gardening and it is windy as hell and Im just cranky. CRANKY. I really just need to be aloneeee.
Went to the Bluenose Marathon Expo yesterday which seemed a lot larger last year Lol but was still interesting and some of my favorite potential yet unrun runs were there with booths and I saw this new one..new to me? New to all? Not sure. http://www.celebrationofgreenspace.com/ has the coolest series of races over the next couple of years (yes 2010, 2011, 2012) where you run one of 3 distances and get a medal. And the medal from last year fits with the medal from this year and makes the coolest frame-able collection of medals :) I want to run the first this year and may actually make it the longest of the three distances (under 16 miles) because I am kinda on a distance roll this year and wont be so sure about next year OR the year afterwards :) Git Er Done this year while Im seemingly fit. :)
Often I spend a little rest time with the running Blogs on the internet, getting ideas, gear information, running tips, and sometimes just entertainment. Sometimes my favorite blogs have little giveaways of gear they have been asked to `review`. How does one get to review, Im not sure. Wish I could review some running shirts; nothing in this area has been wearable; Im running naked tomorrow apparently LOL. picked up some short tight capris this morning tho :) not a total loss but my ass was already covered, and my top not so much as yet. My tops that are now too large are chafing the crap outta me but I have not found replacements yet.
Anyway one of my favorite running blogs to read is called Shut Up And Run and I can often find something to laugh about there from poo issues to running experiences to funny things kids say and do :) She has some of the most honest running advice there on her blog:) love it. This blog has a givewaway at the moment and anyone interested should pop over and see. There is a running shirt but its too late to help me tomorrow ;)
God help me tomorrow.
Went to the Bluenose Marathon Expo yesterday which seemed a lot larger last year Lol but was still interesting and some of my favorite potential yet unrun runs were there with booths and I saw this new one..new to me? New to all? Not sure. http://www.celebrationofgreenspace.com/ has the coolest series of races over the next couple of years (yes 2010, 2011, 2012) where you run one of 3 distances and get a medal. And the medal from last year fits with the medal from this year and makes the coolest frame-able collection of medals :) I want to run the first this year and may actually make it the longest of the three distances (under 16 miles) because I am kinda on a distance roll this year and wont be so sure about next year OR the year afterwards :) Git Er Done this year while Im seemingly fit. :)
Often I spend a little rest time with the running Blogs on the internet, getting ideas, gear information, running tips, and sometimes just entertainment. Sometimes my favorite blogs have little giveaways of gear they have been asked to `review`. How does one get to review, Im not sure. Wish I could review some running shirts; nothing in this area has been wearable; Im running naked tomorrow apparently LOL. picked up some short tight capris this morning tho :) not a total loss but my ass was already covered, and my top not so much as yet. My tops that are now too large are chafing the crap outta me but I have not found replacements yet.
Anyway one of my favorite running blogs to read is called Shut Up And Run and I can often find something to laugh about there from poo issues to running experiences to funny things kids say and do :) She has some of the most honest running advice there on her blog:) love it. This blog has a givewaway at the moment and anyone interested should pop over and see. There is a running shirt but its too late to help me tomorrow ;)
God help me tomorrow.
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