Ursula
Cyclist: "Passing on your left." Me (moving over): "Thank you!" Him: "Thank YOU." See? Was that so hard? Why can't all the other ones do that? Also, this cyclist ... read more
- Miles:
- 1211 total / 335 in 2013
- Goal:
To run 900 miles this year, to get back into regular strength (DONE), training, to break my half-marathon PR of 2:14:32 (DONE), and to keep everything fun!
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alright Path Courtesy 5.82 mi 01:02 10:40 pace
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3.69 mi 00:38 10:21 pace
Same distance as yesterday, but I did it in 38:13 instead of 39:37! Yesterday's halfway splits - 20:04 & 19:32. Today's - 19:30 & 18:42 (10:06/mi!). So my slow half today was fast... read more
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good Pretty flower run 3.68 mi 00:40 10:45 pace
Took the path closer to the Museum, to maximize my proximity to pretty, fragrant flowers. Split negative by 0:32. Not a great pace, but not terrible. I was inspired by recently running in my old Ne... read more
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Scenery... one of the reasons we run :) Way to make it sweet-smelling, too! Yeah, Newts hardly ever go on sale... Sometimes, expos give you a break. Hit some of the ones coming up, as racing season gets underway. You don't need to be running to attend, so keep an eye out.
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I got so lucky when I bought mine. Running Away was selling them 25% off, and they were like "We never have these on sale..." Now I use them sparingly because I have 460 miles on them.
6 days ago • Like
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1 person liked what Ursula said
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Huh, it's awesome silly. Besides it was like 70 when I ran on the lakefront where it's usually cooler. So, what's wrong with that? Can't complain about it being too cold, too hot, all the time, that's lame. Besides, race day weather won't change because you want it to, may as well adjust to what mother nature dishes out.
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Hey! :P Marc was smart to go shorter today. I think this couple of weeks where we transition from the awesome spring weather to the -ugh-are-u-kidding-me warmer weather is the worst. Two days ago, it was 15 degrees cooler! But, like Marc, all I can keep thinking is I need to be ready for Howl. Brandon's been throwing me out in this heat, too. Geesh, I was close, this >< close, to passing out yesterday. What's his response, "Good times." I'm running early tomorrow!
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I guess my philosophy is to enjoy the perfect spring weather while we still have it, at whatever time of day it's nicest. So far my runs have still not been painful at all, temp-wise. You guys still have almost 3 months to prepare for Howl - don't be too hard on yourselves now, and definitely avoid passing out! Tricia!
8 days ago • Like
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alright WTF, cyclists? 5.58 mi 01:02 11:09 pace
Beautiful & perfect because of the flowering trees and the spectacular sunrise over the sparkling lake. But with beautiful weather comes...cyclists! I don't understand the lack of path cou... read more
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lol. yeah today i even said to myself on my run, "May 15 shall forever be known as the Day of the Biker."
8 days ago • Like
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Side note, this is the first time in 5 weeks that I've gotten a work-week run in prior to Thurs. Yeesh, it's been a busy month. I should be getting out there Mon. or Tues. and not backloading all these runs at the end of the week, but Weds. is a start.
8 days ago • Like
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great 10K to 47th St. 6.21 mi 01:09 11:04 pace
Tired from yesterday's 8, but the PERFECT running weather (mid-40s, sunny, breezy, flowers blooming), so I didn't mind. Pace for the first 3/4 of this run hovered around 11:16, but someho... read more
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Nice Job:
Nice run on a great weather day. Yeah, we do what we need to so those miles get done... Hope your sked eases up some :)
11 days ago
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good 39th St. Beach run 8.18 mi 01:30 11:00 pace
Felt like a rough one to start. Legs heavy & calves just felt super tight. Think I've fallen back into more of a mid-foot strike, so running Thurs in my old Newts made my calves so sore. F... read more
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You're Funny:
Wow i didnt know you were so hilarious! That's awesome. Very inspirational, but I'll go with the funny motivator today.
11 days ago
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great Zoo run! 6.15 mi 01:05 10:34 pace
I worked late, had some time to kill between work & another thing, and had a fully packed gym bag in my car, so...I took off running from work! Never done that before. It was fun to run in a co... read more
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Alright Ursula! I used to live off the lake near Belmont, so I'd run the path through the park and the zoo a lot. It was fun. I'd also plan to either run from or to work, either bringing extra clothes with me the day before to change into, or just bringing the old ones back the next day. I know some people carry them with in a backpack, but I didn't want the extra weight or bulk on my run. Solid pace! Enjoy the spring!
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great Walking club! 1.75 mi 00:45 25:42 pace
I started a lunchtime walking club at for residents at my job! OK, only 1 resident and 1 coworker (my boss's boss) showed up, and we had to go slow d/t the resident's medical issues, but ... read more
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@Mary, I work in a public housing project. Not specifically for folks with disabilities, but due to lifelong low-income status people have tons of chronic health problems and exercise hasn't always been a priority (or safe). Thanks for loving social workers, and for what you do!
15 days ago • Like
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Hey that's the way to do it Ursula, way to be a motivator for them!!!!
14 days ago • Like
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good 9.1 mi 01:41 11:03 pace
Sat. AM run. This was really not bad considering the prior 48 hours. I made up for being lazy all week since last Sat's half-marathon by running Thursday morning, Friday morning, Friday evenin... read more
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You are just a running maching this week! Nice miles and pace.
18 days ago • Like
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You are a terrible influence!! :-P Also, I hear you have to do like 50 miles a week to train for a full. There's no way I'd have time!
18 days ago • Like
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I don't think you have to run 50 miles a week to train for a full marathon. I did the Hal Higdon plan and the most I ever ran in a single week was 40 miles, and that was only one time. If you want to CRUSH a marathon then you probably need more mileage. Check out some plans online and see if you think you could handle it. In the meantime, great runs these last few days!
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great 2ND RUN OF THE DAY 4.3 mi 00:45 10:25 pace
My 2nd run of the day was longer than my first one (so more time spent running against the wind), and yet same pace! Also, I did the same run yesterday (against just as terrible winds), and today&#... read more
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You're an Inspiration:
Wow, you are one hard core runner Ursula! Way to go! :D
18 days ago
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Double trouble! That can be addicting...
18 days ago • Like
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alright Getting blown off the Point 3.06 mi 00:32 10:24 pace
This was not super fun due to the crazy winds continuing from yesterday, but I did run much faster than yesterday, so yay! Halfway splits: 16:13 @10:36/mi, 15:38 @10:13/mi. w00t! Also, I had a crap... read more
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alright Went distance, now back on feet 4.31 mi 00:48 11:06 pace
Is there any situation Survivor lyrics *don't* apply to?? Yeah, I've been lazy all week since the half-marathon. Scratch that - recovering. For some reason I've been waking up at 4:0... read more
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good 4th Half, and PRs abound! 13.1 mi 02:13 10:08 pace
Last year's PR was 2:14:32; today's was 2:12:57. Last year, my 10K time was also a PR; this year I beat that time by another 3 sec.
Overjoyed as I am with my time, though, last year'... read more
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Great half and congrats on your new PR! I like the detailed write-up. Had to laugh when I read your comment about trusting your instincts and taking off. At my 2nd marathon I started with the 4HR pace group, took off from them on the first mile, caught up to the 3:50 pace group, then took off from them at mile 7 or 8. From that point on it was a determined battle not to let them catch me! I finished with a 3:45. Ever since then I've just paced myself.
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CONGRATULATIONS! I see Meadowbrook still gets clogged, and I know they had instituted the wave start hoping to offset this issue. If they continue to get negative feedback about it, they may be force to change the course (or, if they decide to grow the race). Sweet splits, my dear. I don't judge, and besides, why do you think they make running gear with fast-drying, wicking materials? :)
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@Tim, that's a hilarious story! @Letitia, THANK YOU! That last mile was painful, but the splits explain why it was painful, and I'm really proud of it. I just wish I'd been at full strength like that for more of the race. But I'll let it go :) @Tricia, even with the wave start the path is like 4 people across, plus some people start in a faster wave than they should. I actually love Meadowbrook for its scenery and shade, so I'm not ready to give them negative feedback yet. And good point ;)
23 days ago • Like
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alright SLOW pre-race shake-out 1.5 mi 00:18 12:15 pace
Legs were very stiff after not running all week and then sitting in the car for almost 3 hours on the way to CU. Now they feel better. It didn't do much to calm my jitters, but my legs are loo... read more
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I didn't taper so much as drop off a cliff, leading up to tomorrow's half. Also my bike's been stolen, so no more triathlon's for me. Feeling discouraged, despite encouragement ... read more
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alright westside park o&b 11.16 mi 02:04 11:07 pace
Final long run before I taper down to the Half next Sat! It felt great on the way out. Easy pace but still sub-11, no stress, thought I might even have reserves left to sprint the final few miles. ... read more
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8x roughly 1/2mi intervals! 4.27 mi 00:38 08:51 pace
Was shooting for 800m intervals, figured this stretch is roughly a mile across, so I just picked a close-enough halfway point and ran up & down from there. Now that I map it, turns out the dist... read more
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Great Performance:
Hey there, speedy! Nice pace.
Woot.
Just six day out... will be rooting fer ya, and eagerly awaiting finish time and race report :)about 1 month ago
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Thank you!!!! I can't wait to give you that report. When I feel tired, I'll remind myself you're rooting for me.
about 1 month ago • Like
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great pre/post-interval wu/cd 0.41 mi 00:04:16 10:24 pace
I normally don't comment on my wu/cd jog, but now that I calculate that pace for this, I'm shocked that 10:24/mi felt like an easy jog. And I went *exactly* 2:13 in each direction, meanin... read more
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I'm not at all shocked. It has been easy to see from these DM posts that you have steadily and consistently become a stronger runner. You will CRUSH the Illinois half!
about 1 month ago • Like
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Great run Ursula. Almost a minute and a half faster! That's great. I'm going to try and head out now for a run, so I'll raise the roof a couple of times :-) Thanks for the motivation!
4 days ago • Like • 1 person
Here's a little motivation back.
4 days ago
You should organize a 5K flash mob, where suddenly in the middle of a 5K a bunch of runners start busting a move. Well, maybe after the first mile in case people get too tired to shake it with much enthusiasm.
4 days ago • Like • 2 people
I SHOULD do that! And it doesn't matter how tired you are. Last week I did this 6 miles in. That roof-raising and booty shaking GIVES you momentum. Running-dance aerobic empire here I come!
4 days ago • Like • 2 people