For those of you running VCM this Sunday and want to get an idea of the course, here's the link to View The Race. Looks pretty good, I'm just not big on surprises come race day :D
http:/... read more
To run aimlessly....for now.
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#dailymission I have the 13.1 and the 26.2 ovals and will add a 50K when that is accomplished. If you dont like them, dont buy them. I think a little braggn' is fine.
I think it's an accomplishment, and a way to show that we are in a club of people that have worked their butt off to get one...
1 day ago • Like
You earned the ovals, show them off. You know, a lot of people DON"T know what they mean anyway, usually it's other "club" members who get it!!
about 17 hours ago • Like
Just a quick 6 at MP. Everything seems to be a GO, hardly any issues with the body and there is nothing more I can do.....except freak out for the next week...because thats what we do :D Have a gre... read more
Tapers may be easy physically, but they can really make you anxious.
3 days ago • Like
Your going to do great Rick! Nice job!
3 days ago • Like
freak out if you want, but I think you are ready!
3 days ago • Like
Hit Mt. Major with the wife today. I have to say my body LOVED it! I think the fact that it was a good work out without having to run was a change my legs liked. The turns and twists the ups and do... read more
Hiking will do that to you, Rick! It's a great x-training for running because it teaches us to "balance" w/o falling or twisting one's feet.
3 days ago • Like
Smart!
3 days ago • Like
I love that hike. Nice
2 days ago • Like
My body pretty much made it clear for me to decide whether I want endurance or speed. Thought I would do a 5 miler with a couple of miles at a 5K pace. After mile 2 at 6:50, my calves pretty much f... read more
Nice job........listening to your body---not always easy!!
5 days ago • Like
Great run Rick - hang in there, you need to trust the training you have done!
5 days ago • Like
Decisions..decisions..VCM just around the corner...You can see the start line.
5 days ago • Like
Just beutiful out there this morning. A tad cool and then it warmed to perfection. Ran 10 at MP and the calves were a little tight at first but seemed to loosen up with no issues. Just a good feeli... read more
Nice job Rick.....beautiful morning!!!
7 days ago • Like
Great job you're so consistent!
7 days ago • Like
nice one, gearing up for a comfortable marathon next week
7 days ago • Like
VCM meet up info. Should be a great time!
http://www.dailymile.com/meetups/610-vermont-city-marathon-meet-up
Not long now!! I might go to support a friend from Boston who is running this as her FIRST ever marathon and her parents are coming in from Texas for it. Fun for sure.
8 days ago • Like
Stayed the night up at our place in Pittsfield last night so this morning I got to run the road there (what the hell was up with the temperatures?). This is the hilliest route Ive done and plan on ... read more
Pretty much a repeat of yesterday. legs felt a little heavier at the begining but the finish felt better than yesterday. Not to jinx anything but I am THRILLED that the body has completely cooperat... read more
#dailymission- What is your favorite post-race indulgence? Cigar! I'm a sober vegan. Theres not much else!
THE PLAN: No matter how good or bad I feel, just stay with the marathon pace. Sticking with a plan is not my strong point and with VCM in 2 weeks I figured working on sticking with my marathon pace... read more
Plans are for the injury-free...who needs 'em!
11 days ago • Like
Another solid run, Rick! Great job, awesome miles and pace!!
11 days ago • Like
With three days off, this one felt really good but again...not what my original plan was. I was planning on 13 at a 9:00 pace but I'm just feeling so comfortable at the marathon pace (8:40), I... read more
I have prior dinner plans Nate, but that would have been ccol! We'll have to try a before or after the race meet up. Is everyone jumping in Lake champlain after the run?...LOL!
13 days ago • Like
yar!
13 days ago • Like
Wanted to get another 10 miler in but had some things to get done and decided to do an 8 miler. I was going to keep it at my MP of 8:40 but for some wierd reason my body just wanted to go and I had... read more
For some reason, I didn't know you were doing VCM. I'm a scatterbrain, lol. You are going to KILL it, yay!
18 days ago • Like
Too funny, I was just thinking that you had mentioned it a little while ago Rachel. So I take it you'll be there?
18 days ago • Like
Nice 8+ Rick!
17 days ago • Like
The body is still on the tired side but the run felt pretty good. I have another 60 hour work week but informed the owner that it stops next week. The extra hours were being done as a favor to help... read more
I knew this was going to be a tough 20 miler as I have been straight out the past couple of weeks at work and it has taken a toll on my energy levels. The HR seemed a bit high out of the gate and t... read more
Working on the mental game is huge! Nice job pushing through and getting this done!
21 days ago • Like
Great mental calorie burn! Imagine if you had been on a treadmill - straight jacket time!
19 days ago • Like
Just a great feeling run! Ibumped it down to a 9:00 pace the last 5 miles as I really need to behave and thats where I want to aim my long run on Monday at. A 60 hour work week, 5 runs in a row for... read more
Long work week, several days of consistent running and you nailed a great run this morning, Rick! Nice work getting it done!!
25 days ago • Like
Wow Rick! You are my role model! Great work-run balance ;-)
25 days ago
Nice week of miles Rick!
24 days ago • Like
Had dropped a log on my big toe during the shiitake workshop yesterday. VERY bruised but VERY lucky it only is painful when I press down on it...not when I run. Whew!!!!
Kept this one pretty mild. ... read more
Uh oh. . . . I thought yesterday's 10-miler was your long run for the week! I'm not going to be able to keep up with you this weekend, Rick. Sorry to hear about your accident at the mushroom workshop, but glad to see that you didn't do too much damage. Nice pace for your easy double-digit run today.
26 days ago • Like
Ouch! No lasting damage thankfully!
25 days ago • Like
Had an AWESOME time at the shiitake mushroom production workshop today! Got home at 3 and then headed out for my 7 miler (like I said I would......lol). Just kept it easy and enjoyed the beautiful ... read more
Thought you'd like this link.
http://www.trailrunnermag.com/health/daily-nutrition/594-deena-kastors-juice-recipes
27 days ago • Like
Its all in the timing Sandra. Not sure if I will have anything fruiting by then or not. You'll be the first to know if I do! :D
25 days ago • Like
That's interesting. . . when I do a new-to-me race, I prefer NOT knowing the course. I like the surprise of figuring out the layout as I go along. But then again, I rarely go into a race with a strategy or time goal, so it doesn't matter as much.
about 22 hours ago • Like
Good luck to you Rick. I'll be thinking of you and everyone else running this!! Run happy and strong!!
about 17 hours ago • Like
Hoping you all have a great weekend for the race - pretty awesome group running.
about 11 hours ago • Like
Have fun at the VCM!
about 1 hour ago • Like