Friday, June 27, 2008
And Another Run
My second half marathon is this Sunday. This course will take me across the 520 bridge, around Bellevue and finish in downtown Bellevue. Sure, I've ran a half marathon before (about 6 weeks ago) and I've been running since then, but I'm a little afraid of the Seattle heat wave that suddenly came. I haven't ran a lot in this type of weather, so I don't know how my body will react. Will I be sweating so much that I'll be dehydrated and be unable to perform to my best level? I don't know. I guess I'll wish for some summer winds to help cool the heat.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Personal Best in 5k
As I've mentioned, I ran a 5k today, and I smashed my old and first 5k time. This event didn't have chip timing, so the time is unofficial, but I ran the 5k in 26:29. That is a pace of 8:32 per mile and a 2 minute improvement from my Love Em or Leave Em run. I think I could get it to the 7 minutes, but I would rather focus my running on distance to prepare for a marathon. But 7 minutes... that would just be awesome... no, no, one goal at a time.
Yes, as much as I would like to shave just over 32 seconds per mile on my 5k, I need to focus on my goal of running a marathon first. Oh wait, I don't think I've mentioned it on my blog yet - I've signed up to run the Seattle Marathon at the end of Novemeber. Yes! All 26.2 miles in one day. Wish me luck on my training.
Yes, as much as I would like to shave just over 32 seconds per mile on my 5k, I need to focus on my goal of running a marathon first. Oh wait, I don't think I've mentioned it on my blog yet - I've signed up to run the Seattle Marathon at the end of Novemeber. Yes! All 26.2 miles in one day. Wish me luck on my training.
Race for the Cure
Well, I ran another 5k this morning. This run was the Seattle Race for the Cure which helps raise funds for cancer research. Six people from my company, including myself, signed up for the run and us six managed to raise a total of... get ready for it... $0.00! ... I guess we weren't really trying to raise money. I know I wanted to do another 5k to see how my time has improved. I am glad that some people from work did join in, hopefully next time we could get more people to join and maybe raise some money.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
More Runs
I'm currently signed up for two runs (the Seattle Race for the Cure on June 21st, and another run, which I will not reveal quite yet), but I am looking at a few more. I am looking at the Bridle Trail 5k/10k run at the end of the month. It'll be my first run on a trail, which would be nice, but trails are uneven, so I'm afraid that some tree root could mess up one of my ankle or other joints.
An old roommate of my just asked me to join him on a half marathon. He didn't exactly which one, but it might be the one at the Seafair run at the end of the month. I've messaged him back on facebook and hopefully he can get back to me fast.
Another run I'm looking at is the Rock n' Roll Half Marathon at Virginia Beach. I have family in Virginia and I'm trying to finalize the go ahead for me (and my family) to come and visit. Being able to stay with my family in Virginia will save some money for other runs :).
I want to run the Covey run in August - it helps raise funds for the Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center which ensures quality care to all children in the Northwest regardless of their ability to pay. Then there is also the Dawg Dash at UW in October which I'm doing just because it is at UW (my alumni).
Now, one run I've decided to skip out on the Evergreen 5k which is two weeks away. Why? Well, work is going to suck for the next few weeks, I do have another 5k the following week, commuting to the South end is difficult, and staying at my moms is annoying.
I'm pretty sure I've missed some, but all my notes are at my apt and as I mentioned a couple posts ago, I'm in Shelton. If there are any other runs out there that anyone is doing and would like me to join, just let me know and I'll check with my schedule.
An old roommate of my just asked me to join him on a half marathon. He didn't exactly which one, but it might be the one at the Seafair run at the end of the month. I've messaged him back on facebook and hopefully he can get back to me fast.
Another run I'm looking at is the Rock n' Roll Half Marathon at Virginia Beach. I have family in Virginia and I'm trying to finalize the go ahead for me (and my family) to come and visit. Being able to stay with my family in Virginia will save some money for other runs :).
I want to run the Covey run in August - it helps raise funds for the Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center which ensures quality care to all children in the Northwest regardless of their ability to pay. Then there is also the Dawg Dash at UW in October which I'm doing just because it is at UW (my alumni).
Now, one run I've decided to skip out on the Evergreen 5k which is two weeks away. Why? Well, work is going to suck for the next few weeks, I do have another 5k the following week, commuting to the South end is difficult, and staying at my moms is annoying.
I'm pretty sure I've missed some, but all my notes are at my apt and as I mentioned a couple posts ago, I'm in Shelton. If there are any other runs out there that anyone is doing and would like me to join, just let me know and I'll check with my schedule.
8:58
8:58. That was my pace time for the Goldsborough Creek 7 mile run yesterday. My goal was only 9:30, but I managed to take off more than 30 seconds. Yes, it is still slow, but much faster than the pace from my first 5k or my first half marathon. I guess this is just another bench mark for me to start measuring myself. Now I just wonder if I could keep that pace up for nearly twice the distance in a half marathon or even farther. I guess I'll find out on my runs over the next few weeks.
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