might just be closer

Sat, Oct 03, 2009

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:00:00

Placed 19th out of 111. This was my 13th STG and 18th marathon. As this was my first year in a new age divisiioin, thought I was ready, just not my day. The hills were brutal for some reason, just did not have it on the hills. But, I gave it my best effort for the day.

The weather was great, talked to several running buddies, seen Sherry and Bruce, real old time running buddies. Brent did better than expected, he is such a sand bagger.

I was so darn tired after the race, slept for 3 hours. Funny thing about marathons, today we were already talking about training at altitude on hills, get stronger and better VO2 max. Do it, don't talk about it.

Last thing, really miss Brent pushing the pace on long runs, as much as I may have complained, not out loud, against the BS Rools, it really helped to get me in shape.

Sylvie Out

By the way, shirts were crap, no sizing for women.

Sat, Sep 19, 2009

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:00:00

Last long run before St.George, nice to get it done. Felt good most of the run, practiced Chi running and keeping a good pace. This was my best long run of the year. yeah. Brent was my Sag wagon for 22 miles, he is a great supporting partner.

Sylvie Out

Wed, Sep 16, 2009

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:00:00

Ran 10, felt hot and tired, on my feet too much yesterday, hopefully feel better for long run on saturday.

Sylvie out

Mon, Sep 14, 2009

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:00:00

Nice 10 mile run, hill loop around Bullion, north a mile and back to the Condos and home. Felt tired the second half of the run. St.george getting close.

Sylvie out

Sat, Sep 12, 2009

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:00:00

Annual race for me and Brent, ran the exact time to the second as I ran in 2006. Don't know if that is good or bad. Ran a 7:05 first mile, out like a rocket. I always go out too fast in a 5k. Got the hill at about 1.5 and had to work because of my breathing. Darn Brent caught me on the hill, yelled your a beast and he said come on. I tried to chase him down, almost got him before the next 1/2 grandual hill. No catching Brent on the hills, he ran good today. I think he could get fast again for 5Ks, he has the guts. We both took 1st in our divisions, won a nights stay at the quality inn, gave it to my son's girl friend for her birthday.

Sylvie out

Mon, Sep 07, 2009

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:00:00

Fun morning, supported Brent in a Tri, kinda owed him for his sag wagon duties, he did really well, all out effort. I am never surprised with his effort, even during tough times. Ran in the heat of the day, Brent as Sag wagon, beautiful day, stopped and sat in the grass for a break.

Sylvie out

Sat, Sep 05, 2009

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:00:00

20 Miles on parkway useing chi running felt great.

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:00:00

seven miles