OK this weeks training started out not so well and ended up pretty good. I started Monday with a proposed 14 mile run that ended up only 11 miles with me almost giving up the quest. It felt like I was running in quicksand and I would never be able to run 26.2. My partner that day (Paula Finestone) was great, she helped me through it and felt that I didn't do that bad. I saw it another way and was depressed for a day or 2. I then went out for runs of 9, and 8 miles that went fairly well building my confidence back up some what. Leaving me with the daunting 16 mile Boston Prep. Everyone that has run it had nothing but horror stories about the hills, the hills, and more hills. So I hoped to at least finish the race without embarrassing myself as I was running with the only brave soul (Rich Doucette) that took me up on my request for some help. Sunday came and we went to the race and we ran and we ran up some hills and then some more hills and then some more hills, it was as expected. So I did end up finishing the race, no pit stops, and a little bit of walking, in 2:27:05 good enough for 2ND PLACE MASTERS CLYDESDALE DIVISION. (A jug of Maple Syrup, which will taste sweet on my pancakes) Not bad. Although I think there were only maybe 5 or 6 in our division I'll take it. So for the week I ran 44 miles. Next week we'll see how it goes. Oh yeah, Rich didn't win anything but there's always next year.
On the fundraising front Cambridge Local 30 sent in a donation. Once again thanks to all that have donated. The tables for the fundraiser are filling up. Please get your tickets early.
I would also like to send my thoughts and prayers with Bro. Paul Doyon he is being deployed to Afghanistan and we all wish him a safe return.
Back at it again!!
8 years ago
Well, Well, Well, Mr. Marathoner...
ReplyDeleteFirst, on a serious note, it was obvious that you have been putting in the time and effort in your training. From the beginning pace to your "attacking the hills" you were focused and running very well.....with all due respect... GREAT JOB!
Secondly, as far as your winning "swag" goes.....maple syrup seems to show the signifance of coming in 2nd in the clydesdale, master, old, grey division. (I may have added a few of my own observations...?). Now, don't get me wrong, this is not sour grapes, because everyone needs more maple syrup, but I know that I just have to train a bit harder next year, to unseat "his eliteness" next year!
I was glad to run with you during this brutal race and if don't forget....there will be a last mile that you and I are running and I told you about the faceplant that you are in need of.....
Great job, yesterday. It was a lot of fun running with you and sharing some stories along the way...
Rich