Chehalis Western Trail = Flat and Fast. Too bad I am not quite as fast as I used to be. Am getting faster though after that long break. In heavy marathon training mode, good time to hop in for a low key 10K. Cool and nice weather.
Race - Good run and good pacing. Nothing special, except that during the last two miles I passed five runners and was not passed myself. GPS watch kept close to the mile markers and was great for helping with pace.
47:12
34th of 87
***
Saturday, March 5, 2005
Saturday, February 26, 2005
2/26/05 Saint Martins Homecoming 5K
Has it really been three months since my last race? I have been training for CCM and the work has gone well. Also got a GPS watch that has been very fun to use. Cool and foggy.
Start - A few serious runners here and I do not really know anybody. I feel a little out of place. After a short warm up I toe the line.
Finish - GPS says that the course was 3.226, a tenth of a mile long. Race director is sure that it is accurate. Problem was I was pacing based on watch and thought I was going faster. A little dissapointed with my time and the course seemed tough. Won a cool picnic basket stuffed with goodies in the raffle that went a long way in appeasing me though.
23:12
25 of 78
**
Start - A few serious runners here and I do not really know anybody. I feel a little out of place. After a short warm up I toe the line.
Finish - GPS says that the course was 3.226, a tenth of a mile long. Race director is sure that it is accurate. Problem was I was pacing based on watch and thought I was going faster. A little dissapointed with my time and the course seemed tough. Won a cool picnic basket stuffed with goodies in the raffle that went a long way in appeasing me though.
23:12
25 of 78
**
Saturday, October 30, 2004
10/30/04 Tenino Ghostmuster 5K
Jared with me for the one miler. Billy and Tammy running too. Heavy windswept rain.
Mile 1 - started too fast, I can feel it.
Mile 2- there is Mark Anderson up ahead, I wonder if I can catch him
Mile 3 - I just passed Mark and we are battling it out, back and forth. I pass him at mile 3.1 and then hear him say "oh maybe not" and he surges forward getting in a fraction of a second ahead of me.
Finish - What a great battle. I love having a new arch enemy to fight. Run a faster time when competing hard trying to beat someone. Now dry off and hope to win a raffle
22:16 24th of 117 runners
72nd race
****
Mile 1 - started too fast, I can feel it.
Mile 2- there is Mark Anderson up ahead, I wonder if I can catch him
Mile 3 - I just passed Mark and we are battling it out, back and forth. I pass him at mile 3.1 and then hear him say "oh maybe not" and he surges forward getting in a fraction of a second ahead of me.
Finish - What a great battle. I love having a new arch enemy to fight. Run a faster time when competing hard trying to beat someone. Now dry off and hope to win a raffle
22:16 24th of 117 runners
72nd race
****
Saturday, October 16, 2004
10/16/04 Roman Meal Glove Run 5K
Rain and wind. Soggy conditions.
Mile 2 - No mile markers today. No idea what my pace is, but I think I am running steady.
Mile 3.1 - Good finish, fine with my time considering the conditions. Go dry off.
22:57
1st in age group ribbon
22nd of 88
****
Mile 2 - No mile markers today. No idea what my pace is, but I think I am running steady.
Mile 3.1 - Good finish, fine with my time considering the conditions. Go dry off.
22:57
1st in age group ribbon
22nd of 88
****
Saturday, October 2, 2004
10/2/04 Oysterfest 8K
I should not be running today. I have a severe head cold. But I want to do this race, so I make the drive to Shelton and decide to at least warm up a little and register if I feel OK. I just have congestion, no fever, and running helps that so I sign up. The 8K distance bugs me a little. Why not just do a 5 mile race? 8K is something like 4.98 miles, but it is considered a different race distance. It is cold and sunny but should warm up a little as we run.
Mile 2 - I have been holding back, really worried about my strength but I think I will be OK today. Nice loop around a lake
Mile 4.98 - Strong finish on the school track. There were only mile markers at 2 and 4 so it was a little hard to guage pace. Pleased with my time. Very nice artwork on the T-shirt. I win a pair of socks at the raffle and it is funny because I have just taken off my shoes and socks to rest my feet when they call my name. They felt very good about giving a needy runner a pair of socks.
37:04 PR in my second 8K race
27 of 97
****
Mile 2 - I have been holding back, really worried about my strength but I think I will be OK today. Nice loop around a lake
Mile 4.98 - Strong finish on the school track. There were only mile markers at 2 and 4 so it was a little hard to guage pace. Pleased with my time. Very nice artwork on the T-shirt. I win a pair of socks at the raffle and it is funny because I have just taken off my shoes and socks to rest my feet when they call my name. They felt very good about giving a needy runner a pair of socks.
37:04 PR in my second 8K race
27 of 97
****
Sunday, September 12, 2004
9/12/04 Bank to Bay 10K
Back to downtown Tacoma for this popular 10K. Weather is fair, should be a nice run.
Start - Somehow I have found myself squeezed in near the middle of the pack. Car should not be parked here. We should be doing chip timing as it is a slow go to get to the start line.
Mile 0.5 - Finally some breathing room....and a nice downhill
Mile 4 - Having trouble getting into higher gear, just not running as fast as I should be able to.
Mile 6.2 - Always fun to cross the finish line. Not my best effort, but it will do.
47:59
187 of 728
***
Start - Somehow I have found myself squeezed in near the middle of the pack. Car should not be parked here. We should be doing chip timing as it is a slow go to get to the start line.
Mile 0.5 - Finally some breathing room....and a nice downhill
Mile 4 - Having trouble getting into higher gear, just not running as fast as I should be able to.
Mile 6.2 - Always fun to cross the finish line. Not my best effort, but it will do.
47:59
187 of 728
***
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
8/28/04 Rainier Round Up 5K
First time out to Rainier for this Thurston County Parks and Recreation race. Very small turn out, but I have Jody, Tammy and Jared (1 miler) with me. Foggy and very cold for August. It is that damp cold that chills you so, but will be great for running.
Mile 1 - Going out fast, will be interesting to see if I can hold it. Nice flat out and back course.
Mile 2 - Hey I am up near the lead, though I will never catch them. Starting to fall apart.
Mile 3.1 - Nice little race. I will do this one again
22:38 1st in age group ribbon
4th place of 33
****
Mile 1 - Going out fast, will be interesting to see if I can hold it. Nice flat out and back course.
Mile 2 - Hey I am up near the lead, though I will never catch them. Starting to fall apart.
Mile 3.1 - Nice little race. I will do this one again
22:38 1st in age group ribbon
4th place of 33
****
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