Sunday, 10/25/2015: 6.2 miles, 51:09, 8:15 pace, 52F, 76% RH, 10 mph W wind, overcast,
Garmin Connect Activity to A short out and back to Island Cottage
The Buffalo Bills were playing the Carolina Jaguras in London at 9:30AM so I decided to get in a short run and then watch the game. I should have gotten up earlier but it was what it was. I decided to just do a nice and easy out and back 10K. I did pick up the pace on the way back. My splits were: 8:23, 8:25, 8:26, 8:07, 8:02, 8:07 and 8:04 over the last 0.2 mile.
The Bills game ... what can I say? EJ Manuel gave the game away in the 2nd quarter with a fumble six and pick six in successive offensive play and then another interception four plays later. Suddenly it was 3-27. Yes, the Bills held them and took the lead at 31-27 with about 2 minutes to go. But a phantom pass interference pass on a 3rd and 15 gave the Titans new life and a TD two plays later ... final score 31-34, link here.
Other runners were out being awesome. The Marine Corps Marathon was held down in DC and the Niagara Falls International Marathon was held over in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Heather Patterson ran a 100 mile trail race in New Hampshire called the Ghost Train Rail Trail Race ... wow! Her husband, Chris, provided Facebook updates ... sweet!
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| Heather Patterson after a 21:47 100 mile run! - courtesy of Chris Patterson |
My honey, Christine, is still sick. Today I cooked ... and lived to tell the tale. Christine gave me instructions on how to roast a chicken. So I did. Man, is it weird to fondle ... err, rub seasoning on an uncooked chicken! I cooked it at 450F for 50 minutes, let it stand for 15 minutes while I cooked some Stove Top Stuffing, cut it and served it. Boom! It was moist and delicious! Probably beginners luck though!
Sadly, Courtney Wagner died at age 18 from brain cancer, links here and here. She was a Canandaigua native who bravely fought for 4 years before succumbing. She made it to see 'Ellen', link here. Christine and I had the pleasure see her in March as the honorary team captain for the Rochester Razorsharks, link here. I thought of her while I ran the Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K two days prior.
Tuesday, 10/27/2015: 8 miles, 1:05:15, 8:09 pace, 54F, 50% RH, 8 mph E wind, partly cloudy
Garmin Connect Activity for A nice, easy and breezy out and back
It was Tuesday, I run on Tuesday, so I ran. I cut it to just out 4 miles and back so I could get back before dark. My splits were: 8:08, 8:10, 8:07, 8:10, 8:07, 8:13, 8:15 and 8:05.
Wednesday, 10/28/2015: Rest day.
Thursday, 10/29/2015: 9.3 miles, 1:17:31, 8:20 pace, 48F, 50% RH, 24 mph W wind, wind chill 41F, light rain.
Garmin Connect Activity for A brisk, windy and rainy 15K
It was Thursday. I run on Thursday, so I ran. It was a bit raw outside so I wore my tights, long sleeve tech, Brooks jacket, Brooks beanie and my heavy running gloves. I started out nice and easy and just enjoyed the rain and wind in my face. My Brooks Adrenaline GTS14s have 563 miles on them and I could feel it in my legs. My splits were: 8:13, 8:14, 8:22, 8:25, 8:37, 8:04, 8:10, 8:20, 8:33 and 8:23 over the last 0.3 mile.
Christine is feeling a bit better so she cooked a delicious pork roast, mac'n'cheese along with applesauce. Mmm!
Friday, 10/30/2015: Rest day.
Saturday, 10/31/2015: 9 miles, 1:15:30, 8:08 moving pace, 34F, 86% RH, 5 mph SW wind, clear.
I got up early to run with the Bagel Bunch for the second of their Kelly's Apple Farm runs. I met up with the group of about 30 runners just before dawn. I went out with the lead group that included a guy named Russ who was on his last 20 mile run before the Philadelphia Marathon and Jason "Jmac" McElwain. Jmac took it easy but was about 100 yards ahead by the end of 2 miles. I was content to pound out 8:00 or 8:10 miles with Russ. He took a gel break at mile 5 for 2.5 minutes. I left him behind when he turned onto Maul Rd and continued south on Bennett Rd. I added a bit of mileage to get up to 9 miles. My splits were: 8:35, 7:57, 8:03, 8:00, 7:54, 10:35, 8:05, 8:06 and 8:11.
Other runners were out there being awesome. 964 runners finished the Pumpkins in the Park 5K, link here. Facebook was awash with their costume pictures.
I broke down and ordered a new pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS15 running shoes from Road Runner Sports (RRS) online. The MSRP was $120. The RRS VIP price was $90 with no tax and free shipping. Fleet Feet Rochester was having a one day Brooks sale so their price was $120 minus $25 plus 8% tax plus time and gas to drive down to the Armory location and back. I chose to click instead of supporting local. Boo, me ... but money talked and won this time. I'm a runner with a racing addiction and need the money for race applications.
Month of October stats: I ran 23 times in 31 days for 141.5 miles, 6.2 miles/run. I ran 4 races (Scarecrow 5K, Finish Strong 15K, Moore Than A Race 10K and Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K with 4 warmup runs of 1.5, 1.8, 1.8 and 1.2 mile and 1 cooldown run of 0.5 miles. I have run 213 times for 1170 miles, 5,5 mile/run, so far in 2015.
Friday, 10/30/2015: Rest day.
Saturday, 10/31/2015: 9 miles, 1:15:30, 8:08 moving pace, 34F, 86% RH, 5 mph SW wind, clear.
I got up early to run with the Bagel Bunch for the second of their Kelly's Apple Farm runs. I met up with the group of about 30 runners just before dawn. I went out with the lead group that included a guy named Russ who was on his last 20 mile run before the Philadelphia Marathon and Jason "Jmac" McElwain. Jmac took it easy but was about 100 yards ahead by the end of 2 miles. I was content to pound out 8:00 or 8:10 miles with Russ. He took a gel break at mile 5 for 2.5 minutes. I left him behind when he turned onto Maul Rd and continued south on Bennett Rd. I added a bit of mileage to get up to 9 miles. My splits were: 8:35, 7:57, 8:03, 8:00, 7:54, 10:35, 8:05, 8:06 and 8:11.
Other runners were out there being awesome. 964 runners finished the Pumpkins in the Park 5K, link here. Facebook was awash with their costume pictures.
I broke down and ordered a new pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS15 running shoes from Road Runner Sports (RRS) online. The MSRP was $120. The RRS VIP price was $90 with no tax and free shipping. Fleet Feet Rochester was having a one day Brooks sale so their price was $120 minus $25 plus 8% tax plus time and gas to drive down to the Armory location and back. I chose to click instead of supporting local. Boo, me ... but money talked and won this time. I'm a runner with a racing addiction and need the money for race applications.
Month of October stats: I ran 23 times in 31 days for 141.5 miles, 6.2 miles/run. I ran 4 races (Scarecrow 5K, Finish Strong 15K, Moore Than A Race 10K and Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K with 4 warmup runs of 1.5, 1.8, 1.8 and 1.2 mile and 1 cooldown run of 0.5 miles. I have run 213 times for 1170 miles, 5,5 mile/run, so far in 2015.
