Sunday, 8/22/10 to Saturday, 8/28/10

I ran 4 times this week, 29.8 miles

Sun, 8:22: 14 miles, 2:19:52, 9:59 pace, 65F, rainy, some stops for gel and water, no pain during the race.

CJ and I headed down to the Letchworth Dam in Mount Morris for the "Dam" Good 14 Mile Trail Race. It was raining lightly at the start. The trail was muddy and sloppy in parts, just muddy in other parts. The rain stopped for a while mid race and started raining lightly by the end. I ran pretty well ... I fell in with some good runners and just ran. I took in all 4 of my gels by mile 9, and just kept it up. The last mile was most clay and slippery. I finished 42nd out of 89, results here. I finished 8th out out 16 in my 50-59 age group, results here.

The post race feed was nice ... just like last year. I won a $15 RoadID certificate ... so I can replace the one that is playing possum in our apartment. Many thanks to CJ for her support during the day.


Gritting it out at the finish!

The bling!
On the way back we did a surgical strike at JC Penney at MarketPlace Mall for a pair of jeans and a couple of short sleeve shirts. Then onward to Wegmans for groceries. Then I just collapsed and put my feet up for the rest of the night.

Mon, 8/23: Definite rest day ... in fact I took the day off from work. CJ and I watched 2012 from NetFlix. Very good CGI effects!

Tue, 8/24: 7.7 miles, 1:02:23, 8:06 pace, 72F, cloudy, dry, 2 stops for hydration, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for FF Speed workout; 3 loops of 1200m hard, 400m easy

I went down to Fleet Feet for the Speed workout. After running up to Cobbs Hill reservoir we did 1200m hard, 400m easy repeats. I ended up doing 4 ... 3 hard, 1 easy. I only caught the last 3 on my Garmin so I kind of added an extra 7 minutes and 1600m (1 mile) to my workout. Yes, I think I ran a 7 min mile in a 1200m hard, 400m easy ... I was running pretty hard. It was good workout, sweaty and sweet!

Wed, 8/25: Rest night.

I gave blood for the 72nd time. My vitals were: temp of 97.9, pulse of 60, blood pressure of 120/70. After supper, I watched CJ bake a loaf of banana bread ... mmmm! Next time, it's my turn!

Thu, 8/26: 3.1 miles, 24:36, 7:52 pace, 68F, sunny, windy, no stops, no pain.


CJ and I headed up to the beach for Aqua Cheap #3. It was a bit cool and windy. I started out pretty good on the path but when I hit the beach and the headwind I felt so tired and sluggish. My loop 1 split was 12:00. On loop 2 I did a bit slower on the path but a bit faster on the beach for a split of 12:36. I did mile laps of 7:02, 8:25 and 7:58.


Preparing to start our Garmins at the beginning of the race

Hopping the water hazard

Trying to find zen on the beach
After the race CJ and I went up to the Lake Shore Blvd spin bridge for a romantic walk out on the breakwater. CJ played tourist and snapped a lot of pictures.

Fri, 8/27: 5 miles on the treadmill

After work CJ and I went down to UHaul in Victor to pick up a cargo van. We drove and parked it down at the ex's apartment. I will use it to transport my oldest son and his stuff to Amherst MA on Tuesday. Afterward, CJ and I felt the need for exercise at Planet Fitness. I ran 3 miles at 8:00 pace, 1 and 1 mile at 7:30 pace. I had to take 2 walks to cool down, it was a bit hot inside and I was sweating up a storm.

Sat, 8/28: Rest day.

I helped my daughter move back to a townhouse at Houghton College. My ex provided the van, I provided the muscle. A long day but not as long as this coming Tuesday when I do the same solo for my oldest son ... who will be attending grad school at UMass Amherst. A nap ensued soon after I got back up to Rochester. I did wake up long enough to eat some pizza.

Keeping active, Doug

Sunday, 8/15/10 to Saturday, 8/21/10

I ran 3 times this week, 22.3 miles.

Sun, 8/15: 11 miles, 1:31:38, 8:20 pace, 72F, cloudy then light rain, humid, a light wind, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for To the Lake and Back

I got out about 9:30AM for my long run. As usual, I headed north to the lake. As usual, a tale of 2 runs. I ran to the lake, 5.1 miles, 41:17, 8:06 pace. I dipped my Brooks in the water, took in 2 gels and hydrated for about 5 minutes. I ran back 5.9 miles, 50:21, 8:32 pace. It started to sprinkle as I headed north, it turned into a light rain as I headed back, then it went back to real light sprinkle. I tried to run light on my toes and not so much on my heels ... my Brooks have 610 miles on them. I won't be replacing them until next month.Mon, 8/16: Definite rest day.

Tue, 8/17: I wanted to head down to Fleet Feet for a speed workout but was just dog tired. Sometimes you just need sleep ... slept soundly.

Wed, 8/18: Long day. I took my oldest son out to UMass - Amherst to look at a furnished room ... that he might not even get. He has to find a place to live there by September 1st ... hopefully he will. 673 miles to and from. Slept soundly.

Thu, 8/19: 6.2 miles, 48:28, 7:49 pace, 75F, cloudy, calm, humid, no stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for To Cooper Rd via Winona

Full of energy today. I wanted to head down to Mendon for a trail run but settled for a hard 10K around the neighborhood. I started a bit slow but kept pushing it: 7:50, 7:51, 7:53, 7:53, 7:41, 7:44, 7:50 ... OK, maybe I didn't start slow.

Afterward supper, CJ and I watched "It's Complicated" with Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. A definite "chick flick". The next movie will have a bit more action!

Fri, 8/20: 5.1 miles, 39:34, 7:46 pace, 72F, sunny, calm, no stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Happy Hour run + loop

CJ and I headed down to Fleet Feet for the usual Friday night Happy Hour run. I ran the 4.1 loop with a loop around Cobbs Hill reservoir for 5 miles. I ran easy at first, then pushed it like usual ... I just can't run slow. What's the point? CJ walked the 3 mile loop. Her Nike+ said 3.72 miles ... we so need to calibrate it.

Sat, 8/21: Pre-race rest day.

I got a good 10 hours of sleep and rested all day. CJ and I watched a lot of DVR'ed STTNG and Buffy. It looks like it will be a bit muddy, mid 70s and humid tomorrow for the "Dam" Good 15 Mile Trail Race down in Letchworth.

Sat, 8/21: 10:30PM, CJ checked the Cleveland radar ... rain is on the way for tomorrow!

Keeping active, Doug

Sunday,8/8/10 to Saturday, 8/14/10

I ran 3 times this week, 15.7 miles

Sun, 8/8: A definite rest day.

CJ and I made it out to the JC Penney in Greece Ridge Center where I purchased some navy dress socks and a nice pair of Nunn Bush black dress shoes with the help of 20% off and a $50 gift card from MyPoints. Then we walked the mall ... windowshopping. I immediately threw away my old black dress shoes when we got back home.Mon, 8/9: Another rest day.

My new black dress shoes did not disappoint. They feel a whole lot better!! It was pouring soon after I got home so CJ and I had a restful night. We watched "The Ramen Girl" from Netflix. A nice "chick flick".

Tue, 8/10,: 4 miles, FF - Puma Speed Trap, 80F, sunny, humid, no pain.

I went down to Fleet Feet for the Puma Speed Trap. We ran up to the rugby field below Cobbs Hill where it was set up. We ran 6 200m repeats (1 hard, 1 easy) to warm up. Then we all went through the speed trap one by one. I went through twice at 14.32 mph and 14.54 mph, which put me 16th out 59, results here. I was not even close to the top male who clocked a blistering 18.37 mph! But it felt good to let it all hang out and see how fast I could really go! I ran easy back down to Fleet Feet but cranked it up the closer I got ... I got it up to 6:14 pace just before the store! Speedy, sweaty and sweet! Oh, I was wearing CJ's fluorescent green socks ... all the other tech socks were in the wash!

Wed, 8/11: Rest day.

Thu, 8/12: 6.6 miles, 53:27, 8:07 pace, Remington's Run, 80F, sunny, humid, calm, no stops, a bit of pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Remington's Run #4

CJ and I went down to Remington's for the Remingtons Run #4. I was very stiff and went out for a painful, very slow mile run to loosen up ... man, did my thighs hurt from the Puma speed trap on Tuesday! Then, off on the 5 mile loop. Well ... I got lost and couldn't find one street so I looped back. This put me back a bit so I got to catch up and pass about 20 people which was nice. I just kept a nice 7:55 or so pace during my 5.6 mile run, my first mile was a "getting my thighs to work" 8:25 pace. CJ went out for a 2.2 mile walk. I was dripping with sweat when I got back ... luckily CJ didn't get dripped on when we had our post run water and appetizers.

After a supply run at Wegmans CJ and I watched Avatar from NetFlix finally. Wow! It must have been spectacular in 3-D!

Fri, 8/13: 5.1 miles, 42:17, 8:17 pace, 75F, sunny, a bit humid, calm, 1 stop, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for FF Happy Hour run + Loop

CJ and I went down to Fleet Feet for the Happy Hour run. I started out slow with pain in my thighs. I slowly stretched but still was a bit slow. I added a loop around the Cobbs Hill reservior just for fun. CJ went out for a 3 mile walk. Then afterward, we went downstairs for a bare foot running seminar ... interesting!

Sat. 8/14: A definite rest day. I thought about getting out for a long run but decided I needed 10 hours of sleep instead. CJ and I lounged around all day.

Keeping active, Doug

Sunday, August 1st to Saturday, August 7th

I ran 3 times this week, 24.6 miles

Sun, 8/1: Definite rest day, went out to Planet Fitness for a light workout. I did 7.5 miles on the recumbent bike, 275 calories. CJ did more miles, 11 miles, 200 calories.

Oh, I signed up for the Phelp 20K on 8/7 and the 'Dam' Good Trail Race down in Letchworth on 8/22. Yes ... that Letchworth. The scar on my right arm will help remind me to pick up my feet. Plus I am already signed up for the Dirt Cheap #5 on 7/18 and the Aqua Cheap #3 on 8/26.

Mon, 8/2: The heat and humidity have returned. My job gets me outside when I am driving between buildings so I really feel it ... and appreciate my Grand Am's AC! My Grand Am is still kicking at 241,621 miles!

Tue, 8/3: 5 miles, no Garmin, Fleet Feet Speed workout, 80F, sunny, hazy, humid, breezy, no pain.

CJ and I headed down to Fleet Feet for the Tuesday night speed workout. I ran up to Cobbs Hill where we did 3 person relay races of 556 meters around 1/2 of the reservoir. My team ended up doing 6. It was only 556 meters each time, but it seems a lot longer in the heat plus standing around waiting to be tagged made it seem harder. I am more of a steady pace runner than a run hard, wait around runner. I took the run back to Fleet Feet easy, maybe around 8 minute pace. CJ walked 2 miles in the heat. She had some trouble with the humidity. We had our usual pasta and salad dinner afterward. Ymmm!

Thu, 8/5: 7.2 miles, 59:49, 8:18 pace, 76F, sunny, still humid, a bit windy, 1 stop for hydration, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Up to Seneca Park Ave via Winona Blvd

I ran up to Seneca Park Ave via Winona Blvd and back. I started out a bit under 8 min pace, then eased into 8:25-ish pace. Nothing too strenous but I really needed to get out for a run. Sweaty and sweet!

Our Bath Spacesaver arrived from Overstock.com. I put it together in 5 minutes. It's hard at work holding towels and washclothes. Maybe CJ and I can put some romantic candles on the top shelf!

Fri, 8/6: Another day at work. I picked up my race packet for the Phelps 20K tomorrow.

Sat, 8/7: 12.4 miles, 1:39:12, 8:00 pace, 60-72F, sunny, calm, a few tiny stops, no pain.


CJ and I made it down to Phelps for the 20K. The usual long distance crowd, 200+ strong, were there. The race went off well, 7:48 first mile, did a gel at mile 5, made it up the hills at mile 6 and 7 without walking, started taking 50 foot walk breaks at the water stops, held it together, finished strong. I was pretty consistent, a 49:34 first 10K, a 49:32 second 10K. All in all, a pretty sweet race! Many thanks to my love, CJ, for waiting for me at the end and her support!

The finish!

I finished 85th out of 231, results here. I finished 15th out of 27 in my age group, results here.

Afterward, CJ and I stopped to see my father at the Wayne County Nursing Home. She fed my father his lunch ... I was having a "I am tired" moment and almost fell asleep in the dining room. Then to see my kids at the ex's ... 'nuff said.

Keeping active, Doug

Sunday, July 25th to Saturday, July 31st

I ran 4 times this week, 36.9 miles.
I ran 15 times out of 31 days in July, 100.4 miles, 6.7 miles/run
So far in 2010, I have run 83 days out of 212, 504 miles, 6.1 miles/run

Sun, 7/25: 12.4 miles, 1:47:11, 8:38 pace, cloudy, calm, 72F, 80% RH, 2 long stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for 12.4 miles to get the Sunday paper

I got out at 8:23AM for a long run. I went up Seneca to Titus to Winona Blvd to St Paul like usual. After I passed Cooper I turned left on Seneca Park Ave and went down in the flats, came back up to Thomas and across the Roarke Bridge. I went down the River Trail on the west side, down Lake, cross the 104 bridge, up St Paul to Collingwood, down Seneca, down Ridge right to where I get my Sunday paper, 12.4 miles exactly. I stopped to take off my shirt, hydrate and take a gel at mile 6, another gel at mile 8. I slowed a bit but kept it going. I was drenched when I stopped. The run was sweaty and sweet!

Mon. 7/26: Definite rest for me.

Tue, 7/27: It could have been a run night but I decided to bag it because I was dog tired. I didn't sleep well the past two nights so I just went to bed early.

Wed, 7/28: 7 miles, 1:01:13, 8:42 pace, Zoo Trail, cloudy to rain, 72F, humid, a bit windy, 1 stop, a blister.

Garmin Connect Activity for Zoo trail in the rain

CJ and I went out to the Seneca Park Zoo ... even though we both knew that a line of thunderstorms was coming. We parked down below the zoo by the pond so CJ could walk around Trout Pond. I went back up the road so I could break into the east zoo trail by the playground then I headed out to the O'Rorke bridge and back on the west zoo trail. On the way to the bridge it started sprinkle, then rain and wind. I ran on, noticing that my right pinkie toe was starting to hurt. By the time I got back to the car, I was drenched. CJ had walked 2 miles before heading to the car. When we got home, I noticed that I had a large blood blister on top of my right pinkie toe ready to pop. I showered, bandaged it, ate and ready to bed way early. A good run in the rain regardless.

Thu, 7/29: Rest night. After a bit, we headed out to Wegmans for a bit of late night grocery shopping. We saved $16.44 on grocery coupons.

Fri, 7/30: 5 miles, 38:34, 7:43 pace, 72F, sunny, Happy Hour run, calm, no stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Happy Hour with a loop run

CJ and I went down to Fleet Feet for the usual Happy Hour run, this time backwards. I did the usual 4.1 but spiced it up with a loop around the Cobbs Hill reservoir. I ran pretty hard, 7:43 pace. CJ walked 3 miles with 2 mini-runs.

The weather has cooled off the past couple of days. We actually have the windows open and aren't running the AC!

Sat, 7/31: 10.5 miles, 1:29:32, 8:31 pace, 72F, sunny, calm, not so humid, 1 long stop, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for To the lake and back run

At the lake after 4.75 miles ... not exactly the best pic!
I got out around 9:30Am for a "shortish long run" ... I knew it would be at least 10.1 miles since I wanted to get at least 100 miles for July. So I headed down to the lake ... it is downhill to the lake after all. It really was a tale of two runs. I ran 4.75 miles, 38:30, 8:06 pace to the lake and dipped my running shoes in. I took in two gels and hydrated before I headed back. I took it real easy ... 5.75 miles in 51:02, 8:53 pace. I had my Camelbak on ... filled with the usual ice cubes keeping my water cold. It was really a great run!

One disturbing thing ... I seem to have lost my RoadID. I last saw when I came back from a long run on Sunday. So I am pretty sure that it is in apartment ... somewhere. I have run twice without it ... feeling naked each time.

Keeping active, Doug

Sunday, July 18th to Saturday, July 24th

I ran 3 times last week, 12 miles.

Sun, 7/18: Another rest day out in Cleveland.

We both enjoyed the baby shower / family picnic of CJ's niece in Strongville. I met more of her family. We puttered around Cleveland before we headed back. We drove and walked around the large Lake View Cemetery where CJ has a plot. I marveled at the architecture of the tombstones. We also drove around Case Western Reserve University where I went to school from '75 to '78 and Little Italy. Lastly, we took an impromptu tour of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity house where we met way back in February 1977 ... yes, we have pictures to prove it! Then we drove back home to Rochester. A long weekend but very enjoyable.

1976
1977
1978
1978 and today

Mon & Tue, 7/19 & 7/20: Rest days. The left side of my left foot hurts. I think that my work shoes are not supporting my feet. The funny thing is that I can run just fine.

Wed, 7/21: 4.6 miles, 44:11, Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap #4, 75F, cloudy, a bit humid, calm, no pain.

Thunderstorms rolled through all afternoon and there were some rumbles before the race. So ... there was "some" (read lots) mud to be found in the Devil's Bathtub area of Mendon Ponds. We started in time trail fashion every 5 seconds down the steps in reverse alphabetical order so I was 181st to head out. My trail shoes were drenched before I had gone a half mile ... and not just once did I find mud up to my ankles! I just kept on running regardless, didn't fall, had a good race. I did walk some of the hills but not very many. CJ volunteered at the water stop. Her smiling face and words of encouragement were most welcome halfway into the race. I ended up 78th out of 199, results here. I finished 9th out of 19 in my age group, results here.

Thu, 7/22: 3.1 miles (actually 3.3 miles), 24:58, 7:34 pace, Fleet Feet Aqua Cheap #2, 75F, cloudy, humid, 1 stop, no pain.

Crossing the finish line
CJ and I went down to Durand Eastman for Aqua Cheap #2. I went out pretty hard on the sand, had to stop to tie my shoelaces before I got back on the sand, slowed a bit on the 2nd loop but held it together, finished strong. I ran a 24:58, good for 9th overall out of 39, results here. I was 2nd in my age group, results here.

Fri, 7/23: 4.1 miles, No Garmin, Fleet Feet Happy Hour run, 82F, cloudy, 81% humidity, no stops, no pain.

CJ and I went down to Fleet Feet for our usual Happy Hour run. I didn't have my Garmin, so I went out and just ran ... fast like usual. I am pretty sure that I ran sub 8 min pace like I usually do on short runs. CJ came back early from her usual 3 mile run ... she threw in 5 mini runs!! Yahoo! She shouted out to me as I passed Winton ... I did hear something but kept on running. So she did have a faster pace for sure!

Sat, 7/24: A definite rest day for CJ and I. We spent our energy doing other more enjoyable pursuits.

Keeping active, Doug

Sunday, July 11th to Saturday, July 17th

I ran 4 times this week, 29.3 miles
A big increase from last week.

Sun, 7/11: 10 miles, 1:22:10, 8:13 pace, 72F, sunny, calm, 1 stop, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for 10 miles up to the lake and back

I haven't had a long run lately so I ran up to Lake Ontario. I ran 4.8 miles up to the lake and dipped my toes in the lake in 37:56, 7:54. I stopped to have a gel and hydrate for a couple of minutes. Then I ran back 5.2 miles in 44:14, 8:30 pace. A nice, sweet workout! Kudos to all the Rochester runners who ran the Boilermaker 15K in Utica, results here.

Later, after some much needed rest and a shower, CJ and I did laundry at a local laundromat.

Mon, 7/12: A rest day. CJ made a nice supper of chicken Florentine ... ymmm!

Tue, 7/13: 7.3 miles, 1:02:14, 8:31 pace, FF Distance Workout, 75F, 86% humidity, a few stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Fleet Feet Distance Workout

CJ and I went down to Fleet Feet for our first Distance Workout. We ran up to Cobbs Hill for 800m repeats around the reservoir. I ran 5, the second was the fastest. Chris walked up to the base of the reservoir and back. It was certainly a sweet and sweaty workout, for sure.

Thu, 7/15: 6 miles, 59:37, 9:58 pace, Mendon Ponds, 82F, sunny, calm, some stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Mendon Ponds Green & Blue Trails

CJ and I went down to Fleet Feet to help celebrate their 6th anniversary. We had some cake and vanilla ice cream. We worked it off by headed down to Mendon Ponds. I ran 6 miles on the Blue and Green trails. CJ hiked 3.3 miles on the Blue trail. Sweaty and sweet!

Fri, 7/16: 4.1 miles, 32:14, 7:52 pace, FF Happy Hour run, 80F, sunny, a bit windy and humid, 2 traffic stops, no pain.

CJ and I went down to Fleet Feet for the Friday night Happy Hour run. I did a 7:19 1st mile, then slowed as the heat got to me. I did an extra 2 miles looking for Chris. She did her own route, criss-crossing around for 2.3 miles. It's all good!

Sat, 7/17: A definite rest day for my feet. CJ and I motored to Cleveland for a baby shower / family picnic on Sunday. We stayed at a nice Hampton Inn & Suite on Engle Rd south of Cleveland. We didn't get to use the pool but enjoyed the nice and soft bed along with the quiet air conditioned room.

Keeping active, Doug

Sunday, July 4th to Saturday, July 10th

I ran 2 times this week, 9.1 miles

Sun, 7/4: Happy July 4th! CJ and I went for a walk in the Ellison Park Wetlands. It was pretty hot, mid 80s and humid. A bit shady back in the woods. We went back in for a mile on the white trail, managed not to get lost and came back out.

Garmin Connect Activity for 1 mile Hike into Ellison Park Wetlands

Mon, 7/5: A real lazy day spent avoiding the heat, sometimes successful, sometimes not. We had turkey burgers with rice and peas for supper.

Tue, 7/6: Back to work. Too hot and humid to run after work. We had pasta for supper.

Wed, 7/7: Another rest day ... starting to get itchy for a run.

Thu, 7/8: 5 miles, 42:36, 8:31 pace, Remington's Run, 90F, sunny, humid, no stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Remington's Run #3

CJ and I headed down to Remington's for a 5 mile run. I carried my Camelbak, went out slow, kept it going through a real hot and sweaty run. CJ waited for me inside. She had some blisters that prevented me from walking.

Fri, 7/9: 4.1 miles, no Garmin, Happy Hour run, 75F, light rain, humid, no stops, no pain.

CJ and I headed down to Fleet Feet for the usual Happy Hour run. I didn't pack my Garmin because of the rain so I ran 'naked'. I ran my usual 4.1 miles in a 8-ish mile pace or better. CJ walked 3 miles. I walked back out after I finished to walk back with CJ. I am very happy that CJ came out with me ... she needed to get out. We loved playing in the rain! We had the usual pasta supper after a run ... mmm!

Sat, 7/10: A late start on a drive out to Newark to get my haircut, see my father in my hospital and see my oldest son (he was the only one there). Yes, my father is back in the NWCH again for the same reason of bowel obstruction, a monthly occurrence lately. He was OK, kinda of talkative. CJ was the tourist, enjoying some of the sights of Newark with her camera.

Keeping active, Doug

Sunday, June 27th to Saturday, July 3rd

Month of June: 61.8 miles, 12 runs out of 30 days, 5.2 miles/run
Year to end of June: 403.6 miles, 68 runs, 5.9 miles/run
I ran 4 times this week, 21.5 miles.

Sun, 7/27 & Mon, 7/28: Rest days.

On Monday we took Chris's excess stuff to a 5x10 storage unit in Penfield then turned in the Budget truck. We drove it 300 miles at 12.8 mpg. Chris went back to Cleveland to box up more stuff and clean the apartment before returning her keys and coming back to live with me lock, stock and barrel in Rochester.

Tue, 6/29: 6.2 miles, 49:36, 8:00 pace, 64F, sunny, windy, dry, no stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Out to Cooper Rd via Winona Blvd

My first run in 5 days. It felt good to get out. The weather turned cooler and drier ... a very comfortable run as a result. I barely got my shirt wet!

Thu, 7/1: 6.2 miles: 48:29, 7:49 pace, 65F, sunny, a bit windy, dry, no stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Out to Cooper Rd via Winona Blvd

A nice, harder run than Tuesday. I concentrated on my stride and pushed it a bit more. Sweet!

Fri, 7/2: 4.1 miles, 32:24, 7:54 pace, 74F, sunny, calm, a bit more humid, no stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for FF Happy Hour run

I headed down to Fleet Feet for the usual Happy Hour run and also pick up my packet for the Firecracker 5 Mile tomorrow. I tried to go slow but my natural pace is around 8 for short distances. A bright side, Chris is coming home from Cleveland. Her apartment is empty. Now we have to somehow go through our respective boxes.

Sat, 7/3: 5 miles, 38:06, 7:37 pace, 78F, sunny, a bit more humid, 3 walking mini stops, no pain.


I headed down to Fairport to run the FireCracker 5 mile. It's always a tough course but I ran a 38:06, 7:37 pace. I was 154th out of 666, overall results are here. I was 10th out of 53 in my age group, age group results here. You will have to take my word for it ... the results go from 9th to 11th but I was 10th.

Rounding the corner before the uphill finish
CJ and I after the race
The rest of the day was a lazy day with CJ and I just lazing around.

Keeping active, Doug

Sunday, June 20th to Saturday, June 26th

I ran 2 times this week, 10.7 miles

Sun: 7.6 miles, 63:41, 8:23 pace, 72F; sunny, humid, 2 hydration stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Run out to Thatcher Rd via Winona Blvd

I got out for a nice Father's Day run around 9:30AM almost before it got really humid. I went out a bit hard and came back easy. It got really humid once the sun came out. But it's all good!

Wed: 6.2 miles, 51:51, 8:22 pace, 80F, sunny then rainy, humid, no stops, no pain.

Garmin Connect Activity for Out to Cooper Rd via Winona Blvd

I went out a run on a hot and humid evening ... then it rained on the way back on St Paul, then I saw a rainbow on Ridge ... sweet!

Thu: 3.1 miles (actually 3.3 miles), 26:52, 8:08 pace, Aqua Cheap #1, 70F, no stops, no pain.



The Aqua Cheap #1 swim was cancelled so everyone did a 5K. I had signed up for the Open 5K anyway. We started out in the sand in Durand Eastman Park and finished there. Running in the sand is quite hard even if you run at the water edge. But ... any run is sweet! Actually, I was 3rd in overall in the open 5K, 1st male, results here.

Fri: A drive out to Cleveland with my youngest son, David, to meet up with CJ.

Sat: Moving ... what can you say? A very long day, loading a 10 foot Budget truck to the brim and driving from Cleveland to Rochester. I discovered that this truck could tip as I came into a corner too fast ... a bit of terror for a few seconds. Sweat on both ends. We unloaded just enough to get through the night, rearranging just enough to get to bed after an exhausted supper of frozen pizza.

Keeping active, Doug