Stoney Creek

I ran 20 miles at the park - 52 degrees and windy. I wore a long sleeve shirt and a jacket and was barely warm enough. Especially cold by the lake. I was joined the last 11 miles by Chris, a young woman training for the Detroit marathon, her second. I gave her lots of advice, regalled her with running stories, and will send her a schedule. Stood in the lake after and watched windsurfers dart across the lake. Felt good all the way, though I had to slow and run/walk at the end for Chris.

Stoney Creek

I ran 12 miles at the park on a cool day. Said hi to my brother in law Rick on the first loop, and was joined on the second loop by Zuma, a young, tiny woman from Puerto Rico doing her last loop of 18 miles. I picked up the pace for her, but she did the same. At one mile to go we decided to slow. I met her husband and neighbor who swore he needed a knee operation. I asked where the pain was and told him it was his IT band. I showed him the IT band stretch, prescibed ice and orthotics, and told him he'll be fine in a week. He just started running in March and was overtraining for the Det. marathon. I told him to run the 1/2 instead.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 10 miles on trail in the rain, 58 degrees. Missed a couple runs because too much work.

Crim

I ran 1:43 at the Crim 10 mile race, 2 minutes slower than last year. It was cool, 58, and I was 6 pounds lighter, so I expected a better time. I was under 10 minute pace at the 1/2 but the hills slowed me down. Good kick at finish. Standing in line after for a drink, 2 young women came up and high five me and thanked me for pacing them. They were around me most of the race, I didn't know they were drafting off of me. They kept walking at water stops and getting in the way! It was a record field by 1000 and a huge Pro field, with US womens 10 mile championship.

Up and down Brewster

Ran10 miles 6 minutes faster. 66 with sun. Ready for Crim.

Up and down Brewster

Ran 10 miles on Brewster.

Stoney Creek

I was scheduled for a 20 miler so I arrived at the park a little after 7 with the sun a big red ball just over the trees. Temps were 68 with 91% humidity and the first 2 miles felt cool. Then it started to warmup and at 14 I was feeling bad from the heat so I stood in the lake (AHHH) to get the lactic acid out of my legs and went home. Better safe.

July 11, 2009

July 11, 2009

Stoney Creek

Ran 8 miles at the park, 68 + and sun. Got hot. Took a swim at the beach after. 50 mile week. Legs a little tired.

Up and down Brewster

Ran 8 miles in 69+ and sun. Hot at the end. New granddaughter this morning - Hope Danielle.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 8 miles on an easy day day. Legs tired. 69+ sun and humid.

Up and down Brewster

Ran 7 miles this morning with 9 minute pace in spots for speedwork. Weigh in at 179, 2 pounds lighter than my marathon weight last Oct. 60's with sun. Well ahead of last year.

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 7 miles in 68+ with high humidity. Biker told me the storms over the weekend blew down lots of trees and it was impassible yesterday but it was cleared for today. August muggies!

Up and down Brewster

I ran 6 miles this morning, 72 humid and sun. Legs feel better. Found 2 golf balls near the course.

Stoney Creek

Ran 6 miles at Stoney. Had scheduled 12 but too hot and humid and legs were not recovered from last night.

Stoney Creek

It was pouring all day so I waited until it stopped around 4 and ran 11 miles at the park for 45 miles for the week.

Up and down Brewster

Friday morning I got up with Dianne and racewalked 2 miles with her in the neighborhood. I did some work and at 11:30 ran 8 miles down Brewster and up to Dutton Rd. and home. Warm sun and cool breeze. Great for running. While I was stretching at the light, I noticed a blonde woman smiling while she checked me out. I do have the best legs in the family.

Hanson's Team

July 4th I asked Keith Hanson if I could be on the team and he replied, "You're on it!" Last week I saw him on the trail and asked if I wore his singlet, would he want it back if I ran too slow? He said no. I told him I won the gold medal in the 1500 at MSO and he emphatically said I had to wear it. Today, with a coupon and a gift certificate I bought a Hanson's singlet and told the guy the story. He said, "See you at practice tomorrow morning!"
Tom

Paint Creek Trail

Ran 6 miles easy, low 60's and sun. Ideal.

Stoney Creek

Ran 18 miles. 63+ with sun and a cool breeze all the way. Stood in the lake after to get the lactic acid out. Felt great!

Stoney Creek

Ran 10 miles with Marv and was joined by a woman training for her first 1/2 Ironman. 59+ with sun.