Run With The Bison 5k

This morning, I got to run with the Bison The 3rd annual Run With The Bison 5k. Great race, good weather compared to recent days. I finished the race in 31:25 and hobbled over the finish line with a pulled leg muscle. Like, Ouch! I was doing real well until near the 2 mile mark when my right leg gave in. But, there was no stop for me, I finished! I’ll do this race again!

Running, Without it, Why bother!

More than just an escape, more than an outlet for my frustrations, running for me has evolved into a part of my life that always must be there. For the very first year ever, the need for greater mileage has come about. Near the end of 2009, I relaunched my main blog – Health and Nutrition That is AboveNBeyond – http://abovenbeyond4u.com and I share health and fitness related articles from both an entertainment and healthy helpful aspect. Memberships and other features are available, check it out. I’m not an elite runner but, each year gets more interesting as things go. I confess that most of my posting happens on AboveNBeyond4u.com, but, I will try to post here more often.

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Mifflinburg 4th of July 5k

Great weather and a great race! with I believe over 400 runners that I could tell, I accomplished two goals with this race. For the first time ever, I finally conquered the great hill at the 2 mile mark. I finished the race in 30:19 and only did 2 “planned” walk breaks. One right before the hill and one before the turn off to the final leg of the race to the finish line. I can’t remember how many times I actually did this race, but the first time was back in July of 1997. Kudos to all who did this race and to those who put it together! I was the most satisfied this year after completing this race.

Ever heard of Runners Block?

If it isn’t one thing, it’s another. For quite a while, I was getting out there, though, not blogging. Running, training and progressing. STOP. Now, humidity, and other commitments have gotten in the way. So far no regression, but, hoping that in a week or two, things will change. Unfortunately, a race on the fourth of July, may have to be dropped from my schedule. Things really started out good this year too. Good finish times around or under 30 minutes. Looking to August……..

Hard runs today, better outcomes tomorrow

This past Saturday, I ran a simulated 5k race or a 3.1 mile distance at race pace. With hills and wind, I wasn’t to disappointed on the outcome. I finished with a time of 31:55. It wasn’t a flat course, though I was really familiar with it. All in all, it was a great run in the sun. I finished being very satisfied. Then today Sunday, I ran a distance of 4.5 miles with a time of 48:55. It was again a sunny and warm day. Traffic wasn’t bad and it was a good run. I ran today as if I never ran the day before, legs ready to burn the road. With another 5k race just right around the corner, I may just be ready for it? I say it that way, because, if I get to do this one, it’s a harder one. It’s the Danville Memorial 5k and 12k T-Rail Runs. Yes, it’s the 5k that I’m doing. I’m not at 12k level yet. Need to find out if race is happening.

Race for Women’s Health 5k

For this years race (Saturday, April 24th, 2010), I say a double goal. It was first to finish with a time of 28:00. The secondary was that I would finish with a time no greater than 30:00. While I did not meet the first goal, I got the second. I finished with a time of 29:05 and came in 82 out of 112 runners. The weather was near perfect in that it could have been just a slight bit warmer, but, I’m not complaining. This is one of my favorite races and it’s for a good cause. I also had an experience in this race that never happened before. As I was nearing the finish line, I was building up speed to the point where I found myself running with my eyes closed that I was running so hard. Thank God, no one was walking through at the end. It would have been a bang up ending. Anyway it was a great race!

Race to Erase Poilio 5k

Event held by the Milton Rotary – The 2nd annual Race to Erase Polio 5k at 9:00am on this past Saturday April 10th, 2010. It was a COLD sunny morning but, still a good morning for a race. There were 43 runners that completed the race. I came in 37th out of 43 runners with a finish time of 30:13. The first 40 received a medallion and everyone got a T-Shirt. Those who placed got other awards. This is an awesome race for a really good cause. Here’s to those who participated as well as those who put the event together! This is a relatively new event and well worth everyone’s attention and participation. Here’s to next year!

Todays run went good and half shirtless!

I’ve been training and preparing for my first race of the season and after today’s run, I have a total mileage for the week of 8.7 miles (before race) or 11.8 miles after the race on this Saturday. A little past the half way point in today’s run, I ran shirtless. It was so warm, that the choice was easy. The route was 3.5 miles approx and a finish time of 40:42. Not my best time for this distance, but, I’m not complaining yet. When I reached the road that I normally do a full sprint on (return trip back to house), I attempted a sprint but only was able to go at 50% speed because of the distance. It sure felt good without the shirt. I had a black spandex shirt similar to a sleeveless Under Armour type shirt. It will be hard, but, no more running until Saturday. Giving the legs a break until then.

Todays run with lots of sun

With a distance of 2 miles and including a short all out sprint, I finished a good run today and I confess, not shirtless, but, those days are coming soon I hope. The temp has to be just right for me for that. With a little walking, mostly running and the sprint, I finished the run in about 23:45. Not my greatest time for this distance, though I wasn’t aiming for speed yet. For the time that I spent on this workout, I gained 3 points in the weight watchers point system. That means I can eat more if I choose. For more information on the weight watchers point system, you can either check out my site at AboveNBeyond4u.com or Weight Watchers.

My first race of the season is coming soon, so one has to up the ante to get ready.