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!

Race for Women’s Health 5k in Lewisburg, PA

Wow, great weather, good course along with good people, what a combination! I finished 115th out of at least 160 runners (I think) with a time of 29:10 – YES! I new this morning was going to be good! I try to do this race every year. Held at the Lewisburg High school, a great place to host the race. Here’s to next year!
Great job to all those who ran this race!

Race to Erase Polio 5k

This past Saturday, April 18th, I ran in the Race to Erase Polio 5k and while there didn’t seem to be a huge turnout, I completely enjoyed the race. I finished the race with a time of 31:45. I also found out that I place 3rd in my age group. This was a neat race which consisted of half a road course and half a trail course. I never ran on a trail before in a race. I WILL do this race again! I give it **** (4) stars! Less weight also helped matters too! I lost 15.7 pounds. Cheers to Milton Rotary Club for the race!

Up to the challenge?

Comming soon, a Runner’s Challenge which kicks off May 6th, 2009. Sign up now. See the Runner’s Challenge section and/or call me for more details. Essentially, what this is, is a Weight Loss or Get Healthier Challenge with a twist. The twist is that you find an event that you have never done before and do it. Even if it means attempting to improve one a past event. The challenge last for 12 weeks and we meet once a week on my conference line for the Weight Loss / Get Healthier Challenge to share success stories, weight related issues, and to discuss the topic of the week. Then we determine the winner of the week. There will be two overall winners at the end. The winner of the Weight Loss Challenge and the winner of the Runner’s Challenge part. This is in a nutshell what this is about. Sign up soon if interested. Late entries are welcome up through week 4.

If you want to sign up, first review the Runner’s Challenge section then call or email me.

More Sun, Had to run!

It was a great day today to run! I did 3 miles in 34 1/2 minutes. The breakdown is 9:20 for the first mile and 15:35 for the half way point or turnaround. I did a short 1/2 powered sprint instead of what my usual is, which is an afterburner run at full power. Man I love this time of year, let there be more sun! Just 18 days until Race #1 – YES! Can’t wait. I’m doing what one shouldn’t be doing and that is hoping and praying for PERFECT weather that day!

You know you had a good run when……

There are those runs that one has that you end up knowing that you have had a good run when you accomplish multiple things in one run and feel really good when you finish! My run today had 3 different focuses all wrapped up into one. They are: 1) Distance = 3 miles, 2) Hill runs, 3) Speed Drills – 2 and let me tell you, Wow! Total time for the run was 38 minutes. Finish time was not the objective. I’ve been known to combine different aspects into training runs in the past. I probably could have went another mile today, but kept it at 3 miles Not a bad start considering that my first race is just around the corner. Oh, I’ve longed for Spring…

Race Calendar developing for 2009

If you look to the right, you’ll see that my race calendar is mostly complete, but still in development. Currently there are 8 possible races listed. I am planning for a maximum of maybe 11 races this year. These include one or two more 5k or 10k races and a half marathon. I am hoping that this is the year that I finally get that goal behind me. It’s been like a thorn in my side. It won’t go away. It’s funny though, despite the fact that I am ruined when I finish a 10k race, I view that distance as simple. But, when it comes to the half, I respect the distance and somewhat fear doing it. However, I really want to tackle it some day. A few years ago, a runner at a 10k race I was in told me that it’s all about how you pace yourself when you do the half marathon.