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.

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.

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!

The Race for Women’s Health 5k

I haven’t been able to keep up with my running that much this year. For the last couple of years, I’ve been keeping a year round running routine. Though, this year was different. I have only ran a few times within the last month and was able to manage an ending time of 31:52. Other stats include: My placement – 118 out of 138 and 11th in my age group (46). I have this way of knowing how I am going to do in the first 1/4 mile of the race. If I feel good, the race will be good, if I feel bad, well, you get the picture. I ended up being very satisfied with this race. On to the next!