On Saturday I ran the Runway Run 5K in Columbia, SC. Since this was the final runway run at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), I just had to check it out. This run allowed us to actually run down the airport’s runway, beginning and ending at the airplane hangar. This year the Runway Run partnered with USO as the charity beneficiary. Having served in the military myself I was happy to know that funds were supporting a great organization. Since I didn’t run my long run earlier that morning, I was ready to meet up with the ladies of BGR! Columbia and run the runway on fresh legs!!!!
Author: Coach SY
Another Crappy Week of Running and Food Poisoning: Week 4/5
I ended week 3 stating that I was going to change my energy…in my defense when I wrote week 3, I was already four days into week 4 (shame on me for back dating the post). Well I did try to change my energy and woke up Friday morning and hit the pavement with BGR! Team 5:00 am on the Northeast side. I got in five miles at a nice pace (8’05) with the ladies. I really felt great that morning. Nice little run to prep me for my long run on Saturday.
Week 3: Another Crappy Week!!!
As you might remember, week 3 started off with me having to do my long run on Sunday. Yep, started the week off with 14 miles. The run wasn’t bad but man was it cold out. Now I’m used to running in cold weather but it has been a minute (actually three seasons ago 🙂 ). Even with my stank face, I got out there and handled my business.
If I do as well as I did on this run (hills included) I should be just fine with making a PR on my next half. 🙂 Now mind you my goal for my next half is a sub 2:00.
This week had me questioning hanging up my running shoes….
Have you ever woken up and felt like you don’t want to do anything? That’s exactly how I felt Monday morning. Alarm went off at its usual time (4:05 am) but I wasn’t feeling it. So I just reset my alarm for a later time. Now the thought did cross my mind to just run later that morning (around 7) since I had an appointment but again I just wasn’t feeling it. I really hate when I wake up feeling like this because I know I still have to get my run in for the day (unless I have a rest day set for later in the week and can just switch the two out). Running by myself in the evening has proven to be very difficult. I’m just not motivated enough. Now when I have someone to meet in the evenings it’s easy peasy. I really wish I had someone who was dedicated to running and training who enjoys a good 7-9 mile run after work that I could run with. Even knowing all this I still chose to stay in bed. Needless to say, I was not looking forward to the evening run but knowing that it must be done, I had to do it. A trainer’s work is never done (especially if you want the best results). Well I ended up running on the treadmill….no not the whole 9 miles….I split it up into two runs (4.5 miles each).
Week one complete….six more to go……
After my half marathon last week, I figured I might as well sign up for another one. I even agreed to be a pacer. Pacemakers are experienced runners tasked to complete the course in a given time (I volunteered for the 2:00 hr pace). Now mind you I wouldn’t consider myself to be an experienced runner…I’m just someone whom likes to run. I do however feel as though I can lead runners to the finish line in the allotted time. My main focus over the next few weeks is to really concentrate on my pacing and not go out to fast or to slow (wish me luck on that one). I guess I will also read up on how to be a great pacer (not only for myself but for the runners willing to follow me).
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