Music Makes The Run

I created a new website for runners and others who want to find music on the Internet. Check it out at http://tbrunner.webs.com – Music Makes The Run. The site’s purpose is to help others find music for their Ipod or Mp3 players. The site is new and the list is growing on Links page. You can even recommend a site for submission. Check it out.

Schedules, hassles, adding to the mix

Unlike last year when I had been completely STOPPED in running for a couple of months, schedules and hassles have blocked my focus this year thus forcing me to push back my plans for a Half Marathon until next year. One of these years, I am going to do one. We have recently quit being foster parents and that has freed up much of our schedule. I’ve been making improvements in my running, both in distance as well as speed. What I am planning to do is put all my work into being focused for a Half Marathon in 2010. I was searching for one to attempt this Fall, but, am not sure if I can fit it in. Not to mention that I haven’t been training sufficiently enough to do more than just finish one. I have this head problem with being the last guy across the finish line. I don’t mind being like 7th or 10th from the last, but, last, can’t do it. If I was ever last for any race, it’s been rare.

Even though this is only the middle of August, I am just not sure how the rest of my “racing season” will be. I don’t race in the winter. This is probably something that I should consider, I don’t exactly like the idea of being an ice cube with sneakers.

Just another manic Monday!

After mapping out a 5.5 mile run and considering what distance to run, 2, 3.5 or 5.5, I started out running not completely sure of the distance. It was so hot and humid, I wasn’t even sure if I wanted to run. At the point in the run, where I needed to make the choice of the distance, I chose to attempt a 3.5 miler. I got started down the road in that direction only to find myself turning around to head back the way I came. I finished the run with about 2.5 miles. It was just too humid. I actually somewhat regretted running yesterday. My face felt burned all day from the sun. I don’t usually complain about a run. But, in this case, while I love to run, I should have waited. I’m kind of like making up for last year when I couldn’t run much at all. Depending upon which day works better, Sundays or Mondays is the day of my long run. Well, the way yesterday was, any distance was too long.

Monday’s Run

Well, Monday can only be summed us this. No Umph! I ran 3.5 miles and finished with a time of 42 minutes. I just could not get the speed up or keep it up. In short, no gas or umph. I did enjoy the run despite it’s outcome. My best time for this distance is slightly over 36 minutes. Hoping for a better outcome during the week.

Great week followed by a downer

During the week of the 13th of July, I had a great week of running. I ran almost every day and the weather was great! I think I ran more than 8 miles in the week and yes, I know, that’s not a lot, but, based upon my lack of it, it was great and I am now returning to running like I used to. This week, I only got out once and that was yesterday. I had an issue that killed my efforts this week and have only now got back into it. It’s amazing though, I’m over 20 pounds lighter than I used to be and my running has greatly improved. The combination of proper nutrition and exercise has really helped me drop the weight.

This past week in running

During this past week in my running, I’ve ran a total distance of 7 1/2 miles and then 4.6 miles yesterday (Sunday). While it may not seem like much, both speed and distance is improving. Several years ago, I was running between 6 and 8 miles for my long runs. The last few years, my daily mileage fell to 2 to 3 miles for daily runs and up to 4 for my long runs. I don’t have a reason why this happened, but, up until now, I’ve been running very low mileage. Yesterday’s mileage was the most I’ve ran for a long run in a while and it was GREAT! I loved every mile of it. Yes, some of you would say “your sick Tim”. while, maybe, but, it’s a good kind of sickness, “Running Addiction”. This past week and Sunday have been the best running I’ve done is a long while and it’s been great. My goals for a half marathon are still pretty much still “on my to do list”. My current problem is fitting one in based upon my current work schedule. I won’t do a half on only 4 hours sleep. So finding one that fits my schedule is the challenge. Not to mention that I need 13 weeks to prepare. So, for this year, time is starting to run out.

Race Related (Links)

I just added a new section of links to my blog. It’s called “Race Related”. Any websites that have to do with races of any distance get added under this category. Here’s the catch, and there is only one catch, the ONLY way the website gets added is if I run in the race that the website is related too. I’ll be adding more later as time permits, and don’t worry, for those of you that have sites that I’ve ran in the races, they’ll get added as soon as I can!

Mifflinburg July 4th 5k Race

This past July 4th at Mifflinburg Park, was the 2009 Mifflinburg 5k race. There were 514 race finishers. I came in 378th place and am happy to say that I finished with a time of 30:30 as reported by my wife who saw the actual time as my foot crossed the finish line. Everyone has their favorite race and this one is mine. This race gets 5 stars from me. You can check out their website at www.mifflinburg5k.com
My running year is NOT complete if I don’t do this race. We runner’s need to remember that this race would not happen if it weren’t for those responsible for all that goes on to put the race together and manage it – here here!!!

Tim

Last Saturday’s Race and Today

Just goes to show you, goals don’t always get met. I finished the Danville Memorial T-Rail runs (5k) with a time of 33:13. My goal time was 31:00. It is a hard hilly 5k (and 12k). I just love this race because of the challenge it promises. I personally felt that I ran pretty good, it’s just that it’s a tough course. My disappointment came from the fact that I lost weight and my running has been improving, so I was expecting a better outcome. This is especially due to my finish time from the previous race. But, there were hills. Now, as for today (Monday 5-25), I ran a distance of 3.5 miles in 39:20 with an average pace of 11:2 per mile pace. That is not may best pace, which is around 8 to 9 minutes per mile pace. I have to say that regardless of the time, I really enjoyed today’s run. It was a warm but, nice day. I couldn’t pass it up.

Runner’s Challenge Canceled

While it was both a new event and an idea of mine, and the fact that with only 10 days to go, I decided to cancel the event. With no inquiries made though It could have been the fact that it may not have been marketed enough to get the word out. So, if you are reading this post and you were considering it, feel free to leave a comment to that fact. You never know, it could be tried again sometime. Hey! The fact we get out there at all on the road can sometimes be a challenge. Try something new!