Today's Run

Ran 6 laps in Lane 6 at Drake Stadium today. Here are my results...

Lap 1: 1:55
Lap 2: 2:02
Lap 3: 2:03
Lap 4: 2:10
Lap 5: 2:08
Lap 6: 2:01

-Total time: 12:19 min
-Average time per lap: ~2:03 min

I'm a little disappointed that I didn't increase my laps today and didn't really improve my time. I tried to improve my lap speed and run maybe an extra lap or two but as you can see that didn't work out. Last week and today, I tried to haul-ass/sprint on the final part of my last lap. Next week, I'll probably start off slower and run for distance.

---Andrew =)

25 minutes, 8.6 min/mi

Had a great run this evening after work. Found out that the neighborhood near me has a loop that's .94 mi, so a convenient distance. I made 3 laps, for just shy of 3 miles.

21 min run

Just got in a run at sun down, 21 minutes. Not sure how far it was, but it was the first run in a long time. Ow.

Cool to hear about your 5K Andrew! Good luck.

I need to get new running shoes this month...

First Run Of 2007 + New 5K

Yoooooo...

Went to Drake Stadium this morning before Da Bears game. Ran 6 laps in 12:21 min. Here are my lap times...

Lap 1: 2:02
Lap 2: 2:07
Lap 3: 2:05
Lap 4: 2:09
Lap 5: 2:04
Lap 6: 1:54

Average Lap Time: 2 min, 3.5 secs.

Also, my co-worker (who runs a lot) was saying that this was the best 5K race she's ever been a part of... http://www.lackomenrace.org/

It's next month... Feb 25th... interested? I'm going to sign up for it regardless.

---Andrew =)

High Alititude Walk

Went on a 3 day hike in Argentina, total of 23 miles. Altitudes from 9,000 to 13,800 feet.

Signed up for Disneyland Half Marathon - time to start training! Race is in September.

Long walk

Walked 8.4 miles today in Cleveland NF near Rancho Santa Margarita. It was raining almost the whole time, so it was extra difficult training :)

The Master of Stairs

I got 150 flights of stairs on the stairmaster on Saturday, and then did 15 minutes at 6 mph on the Ellipical. I'm prepping for a Saturday hike, which is 12 miles and 6000 ft of elevation change.

Saturday run

South route, 2.7 mi, 22 min, 8.1 min/mi

FINALLY!!!! =)

Finally. My first run after our 5K. I've been trying to run for weeks but things have gotten in the way...

~Sun 10/22: Last time running at Drake Stadium before today
~Sat 10/28: Our 5K race
~Weekend of 11/4 - 11/5: Food poisoning (had to take 2 days off of work after the weekend) (DIDN'T RUN)
~Sun 11/12: Went to Drake Stadium but there was a UCLA soccer game going on (DIDN'T RUN)
~Sun 11/19: Was about to go to Drake Stadium but then saw on website that it was closed (DIDN'T RUN)
>>>FRIDAY 11/24 (TODAY): Left around noon (right when my "weekend" parking permit begins working--> Friday's at noon) and ran at Drake Stadium

Since my stopwatch died, I tried out my new phone's lap timing feature. It's cool, but it's really hard to read during the run since the screen goes dark and the font is so small. I didn't get my exact time on the last lap because it took me probably 5-10 seconds after finishing to realize that the clock was still ticking.

lap 1... 1:54.80
lap 2... 2:03.01
lap 3... 2:04.98
lap 4... 2:03.98
lap 5... 2:06.12
lap 6... about probably 2:15 or so

Total Time... about probably 12:30 min or so

---Andrew =) (ps: I did feel a little sick after running so that was a downer, but it was no where as sick as I felt the last time I ran at Drake Stadium. Also, I didn't really run my normal amount of laps, but I guess that it's understandable since I haven't done any running in almost a month)

Not Quite Running

Still trying to figure out this damn Daylight savings stuff so I can still work out. Did the stairmaster on Friday for 30 solid minutes. Woah, that was quite a workout, though not quite running. Not sure if it counts on this website :) 170+ BPM heart rate while I was going. 100 "flights" of stairs :)

Wierd daytime run

Wierd run today with a co-worker. Co-worker is cool, but the run was right midday during lunch, and they ain't got showers! I just hid away in a break room and ate lunch while I stopped profusely sweating, and then changed back into my work clothes. I did a hit of deoderant of course, but it was just wrong getting back into work clothes. Ew. Maybe next time I'll run at the end of the day, cool down while I download and maybe watch some lecture, and then just leave running clothes on and ride the train back. Train people smell, occasionally, so I might as well join the crowd.

Also wierd, i didnt run the whole time. I ran and walked intermittantly because the other guy wanted to take it easy. Total time running was >15 min. Probably closer to 25 min. Had a really good burst of energy at the end of the run and got some really long steps in. I think I can get some GREAT speed doing that, but I'm worried about my bones. Hopefully I can eventually get to that long stride for a full 5K.

In related news: Disneyland Half Marathon run signups postponed until Jan 8.

POISONED

I was going to run this past Sunday, but I got food poisoning on Saturday. I had to take 2 days off of work! (which includes today). But, I should be back to work tomorrow.

Anyways, whoops... I found the results on Active.com

Also, did you and Emily want to do another 5k? I'm going to look into doing a couple more 5k's before moving onto the 10k. It just seems like it's too far a leap for me to go from one 5k to a 10k all of a sudden.

http://www.raceplace.com/crunla.shtml

Perhaps one before Thanksgiving and/or Xmas?
---Andrew =)

5 K more

Did another 5K distance today (unofficial - self timed and self metered). Got 28:17 today, so that makes me think that perhaps we measured the distance incorrectly. It seems like I ran just as fast today as I did last weekend, but the time's don't seem right. It could be because it was quite hot today (85).

I'm not sure when my next official 5K will be. I'd like to train more and do a 10K next, actually. I gotta get closer to the half-marathon distance.

The results do seem to be posted on active.com - E.S. found her info: she got 31:21, it ends up.

PUSH THAT ENVELOPE

1.) So when's the next 5K, man?

2.) Why haven't the race results been posted on Active.com?

---Andrew =)

5K Results

That was a great run, and probably the fastest I've run a 5K distance to date, and this is my first "official" running race. I'm feeling ok now, so training must have helped somewhat. Excellent work to Andrew - I indeed was HORNGINATED! His last 200 yard stretch was amazing - I'm not sure where he got that last burst of energy. E.S. did great too - I think we were all pushin' it to the limits.

Andy-vs-Andrew Official 5K Pumpkin Run 10-28-06 Results:
Andrew: (24:32), 7.9 min/mi
Standing: 4th in Men's Div 2 out of 9 runners
Andy: (25:36), 8.3 min/mi
Standing: 2nd in Men's Div 3 out of 4 runners

Olympic record for the 5K is 12:37, which is 4.1 min/mile. Looks like anything sub-13 minutes is approaching Olympic. Respect!

Tomorrow morning - it's on!

5K is tomorrow morning. Just wanted to post some pre-run comments. I ate a very healthy dinner tonight (Taco Bell) and I'm pumped. Doing some stretching. Organizing a killer playlist for the run. My shin really hurt today when I was walking - it was strange, but I think it's what happened to me before when I was running in college. My bones aren't strong enough to take the repetitive shock. So I have to get into this thing slowly to build up durable leg bones.

Anyway, may the fastest man win! Honestly, I'm shooting for the top half of my age class, whatever that is. I figure that's a good gauge.

Back in action

Got back on the horse today after taking two run days off. Had sharp pains in my lower legs in various places, so that wasn't good. Took 'er slow today, and ran South route in 29:37. Very slow, but OH well. Goal is just to finish the 5K and not get too embarrased when I get Hornginated :P It's mostly mental.

DISASTER

Ran just 5 laps in Lane 6 in 10:40 minutes.

During the run, I had a cramp in my stomach. After running, I felt like I was going to throw-up (but didn't).

It could be because of a few things...
1.) I drank last night.
2.) I ate a sugary cereal with a banana beforehand when I woke up at 3pm today.
3.) I didn't eat what I usually eat before a run: a pizza.

Anyways, I'm disappointed. The agony of defeat. Hope that I'll be able to make it for Saturday.

---Andrew =(

It's Official

As of 11:23pm, I am now officially signed up for the 5K race.

---Andrew =)

32 min, 3.1 miles (5K) 10.5 min/mi

Slow day today again - some pain in my right knee and right ankle. Ran the south route, but ES found a way to get us 3.1 mi from that route. On the way back, cops were busting some of the crazy people who live along the North route. Some guy was yelling and swearing at no one while he sat there and drank his 40's. The neighborhood is going to hell in a handbasket! South route seems a little safer though.