The first quarter of 2007 is coming to a close. Here is how I am doing.
January - 39.80 miles - 15:26 a mile
February - 24.32 miles - 13:06 a mile
March - 35.73 miles - 11:27 a mile
So for the year I have run 99.85 miles. Pretty good. Of course that number will begin to jump significantly with the training. I like the progression of my time. Top be fair, the 15:26 a mile in January includes the marathon time. That is not a true representation of my time.
Looking forward to my April runs.
:-)Charlie
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
New Goals
I have re-evaluated my race schedule for the year, and made one important decision.
I have entered the Chicago Marathon! Yes, Sunday October 7, 2007, I will run 26.2 miles through the streets of Chicago. This year is the 30th Anniversary of the event, so they have opened the registration to 45,000! WOW! I will be one of them.
So here is how 2007 looks -
May 20 - Cellcom Green Bay Half Marathon
June 23 - Proud to Run 10K
August 12 - Chicago Distance Classic
October 7 - Chicago Marathon
November 22 - Turkey Trot
I think that's enough for 2007.
So now the training really begins. This time around I am looking for a training program. While I can train on my own. I found it hard to be motivated. I also think I could benefit from having running partners.
So now the running year starts for me.
Yesterday I ran 5K on the treadmill at the gym. I did a decent 36:06. Slower than I have been doing, but I felt good.
:-)Charlie
I have entered the Chicago Marathon! Yes, Sunday October 7, 2007, I will run 26.2 miles through the streets of Chicago. This year is the 30th Anniversary of the event, so they have opened the registration to 45,000! WOW! I will be one of them.
So here is how 2007 looks -
May 20 - Cellcom Green Bay Half Marathon
June 23 - Proud to Run 10K
August 12 - Chicago Distance Classic
October 7 - Chicago Marathon
November 22 - Turkey Trot
I think that's enough for 2007.
So now the training really begins. This time around I am looking for a training program. While I can train on my own. I found it hard to be motivated. I also think I could benefit from having running partners.
So now the running year starts for me.
Yesterday I ran 5K on the treadmill at the gym. I did a decent 36:06. Slower than I have been doing, but I felt good.
:-)Charlie
Monday, March 26, 2007
Today - 3.34
Today was a 3.34 mile run. I ran from home to the Andersonville area of Chicago. My legs were not 100% as I stood for 12 hours on Friday and Saturday at the Shamrock Shuffle Expo. I worked, so I was standing. Kelly knows what that kind of standing does to me.
I was very glad I didn't run yesterday's Shamrock Shuffle. It was a warm sunny day. After standing for the better part of 24 hours, I would have been in pain running.
I still felt it today, hence I did not run home, I took the bus. Better to save my legs for another day.
All is set for the Green Bay Half Marathon. I am registered, and will be running with my cousin Polly. Looking forward to it.
:-)Charlie
I was very glad I didn't run yesterday's Shamrock Shuffle. It was a warm sunny day. After standing for the better part of 24 hours, I would have been in pain running.
I still felt it today, hence I did not run home, I took the bus. Better to save my legs for another day.
All is set for the Green Bay Half Marathon. I am registered, and will be running with my cousin Polly. Looking forward to it.
:-)Charlie
Monday, March 19, 2007
Flying!
Today was a really good long run. I ran 6.32 miles in 58:42. According to the race calculator, that is 9:17 a mile. It didn't feel like I was going that fast. And to be honest that is a little faster than I ever would run in a marathon...at least at this point.
I have been working on the treadmill increasing my speed. So I am glad to see it had picked up. Ideally in a marathon I would like to be running around 12:00 a mile. I will take what I can though.
My route today took my up to Evanston, IL - home of Northwestern University, and my birthplace. It is a lovely community, and I am enjoying running through it.
:-)Charlie
I have been working on the treadmill increasing my speed. So I am glad to see it had picked up. Ideally in a marathon I would like to be running around 12:00 a mile. I will take what I can though.
My route today took my up to Evanston, IL - home of Northwestern University, and my birthplace. It is a lovely community, and I am enjoying running through it.
:-)Charlie
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Ethembeni School
I want to take a few moments to talk about Ethembeni School.
Established in 1984, Ethembeni School serves 300 physically disabled and visually impaired children from all over Kwazulu-Natal, Kingdom of the Zulu (South Africa), educating them to reach their highest potential and to become independent and responsible citizens of the community.
The name Ethembeni means “Place of Hope” and the motto Phila Ufunde – Live and Learn. At Ethembeni 300 beautiful children live, learn, and give us joy and hope.
At Fleet Feet Sports we sell Balega socks, the best socks I have put on by the way. Balega sports charitiable efforts for this school. When I learned this, I started to do some research about the school. Most of you do not know in my younger college years I worked with disabled people. It is such an amazing experience to work with this population.
Our stores are selling bracelets and necklaces made by the kids. The money raised is to help the school buy a bus. While I think that is a great idea, I had a different idea.
It costs $1,000 to sponsor a child in the school for a year. The money pays for tuition, supplies, room and board, and medical services. Since I work in a running store, with runner, why not get everyone to dedicate a race to raising the money so a store could sponsor a child. My manager loved the idea, and took it to the general management. They loved the idea as well.
There is a change to the plan though. We get free registrations to various races in the area, so the money which would have gone to pay for a runner's registration will go into a fund, so each of the three stores can sponsor a child. We are also proposing a Balega day, where proceeds from the sales of socks on one day would go towards this fund.
I am very excited about this. Earlier I wrote about running with a noble purpose. I really see this effort as part of that. I am glad Fleet Feet Sports is going to participate.
For more information on the school go to - http://www.ethembenischool.org/
:-)Charlie
Established in 1984, Ethembeni School serves 300 physically disabled and visually impaired children from all over Kwazulu-Natal, Kingdom of the Zulu (South Africa), educating them to reach their highest potential and to become independent and responsible citizens of the community.
The name Ethembeni means “Place of Hope” and the motto Phila Ufunde – Live and Learn. At Ethembeni 300 beautiful children live, learn, and give us joy and hope.
At Fleet Feet Sports we sell Balega socks, the best socks I have put on by the way. Balega sports charitiable efforts for this school. When I learned this, I started to do some research about the school. Most of you do not know in my younger college years I worked with disabled people. It is such an amazing experience to work with this population.
Our stores are selling bracelets and necklaces made by the kids. The money raised is to help the school buy a bus. While I think that is a great idea, I had a different idea.
It costs $1,000 to sponsor a child in the school for a year. The money pays for tuition, supplies, room and board, and medical services. Since I work in a running store, with runner, why not get everyone to dedicate a race to raising the money so a store could sponsor a child. My manager loved the idea, and took it to the general management. They loved the idea as well.
There is a change to the plan though. We get free registrations to various races in the area, so the money which would have gone to pay for a runner's registration will go into a fund, so each of the three stores can sponsor a child. We are also proposing a Balega day, where proceeds from the sales of socks on one day would go towards this fund.
I am very excited about this. Earlier I wrote about running with a noble purpose. I really see this effort as part of that. I am glad Fleet Feet Sports is going to participate.
For more information on the school go to - http://www.ethembenischool.org/
:-)Charlie
Being Mortal
Yesterday was sunny and 60 - of course I was going to run outside. My legs and ankles had felt stiff all day, but off I went. This morning I am in quite a bit of pain. Not sure what is going on, I knew I was tired from standing all weekend. So I am assuming that is what started this.
It all serves as a reminder of my foot/ankle pain. Of course I always know my foot issues are there, and will be the rest of my life. The pain though, is a nasty reminder to me, and I hate it.
Still I ran 3.6 miles. Today - rest!
:-)Charlie
It all serves as a reminder of my foot/ankle pain. Of course I always know my foot issues are there, and will be the rest of my life. The pain though, is a nasty reminder to me, and I hate it.
Still I ran 3.6 miles. Today - rest!
:-)Charlie
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Hill and Speed
Today I hit the gym. I hopped on the treadmill for hill and speed work. My overall goal is to improve times at my races this year. I think by cranking thiings up a bit I can. My goal was torun 30 minutes. I did 2.81 miles. Not bad.
I ran on a 2.0 incline. In this instance it means the largest hill I woudl run would be at a 2% incline. I felt good with my run.
Working towards a long run goal of a 6 mile run. Can do it!
:-)Charlie
I ran on a 2.0 incline. In this instance it means the largest hill I woudl run would be at a 2% incline. I felt good with my run.
Working towards a long run goal of a 6 mile run. Can do it!
:-)Charlie
Monday, March 05, 2007
Cross Train
Today was a cross train day. I have to say I felt really good afterwards. Because it was my first one in a long time, I did not push myself. I did 5 minutes on the elipitcal, then I used the weight machines for about 30 minutes, then I ran for 15 minutes.
After the workout I felt very energized and ready to go.
:-)Charlie
After the workout I felt very energized and ready to go.
:-)Charlie
Two Simple Miles
Yesterday I hit the treadmill for a quick 2-mile run. It was a good one. My time was 24:09. Pretty good. Today I head back to the gym to cross train. I have not lifted a weight in months. The idea today is to take it slow and easy.
Last night I had dinner with a friend. I like broccoli. We had Thai(not a fave of mine, but I was a good sport). I had a BBQ Pork with broccoli. They gave me a ton of broccoli. It was tasty. Always good to get some veggies into the system.
:-)Charlie
Last night I had dinner with a friend. I like broccoli. We had Thai(not a fave of mine, but I was a good sport). I had a BBQ Pork with broccoli. They gave me a ton of broccoli. It was tasty. Always good to get some veggies into the system.
:-)Charlie
Saturday, March 03, 2007
No Mood
Hello all. Sorry for not posting this week. To be honest there was nothing to post. I either have not been able to run, or was not in the mood. My goal is to start fresh tomorrow.
One thing to chat about...distance. Here is something to know.
5K =3.1 miles
8K = 4.97 miles
10K = 6.2 miles
Half marathon = 13.1 miles
Marathon= 26.2 miles
It could be no one has explained that to some of you, and I want you to know. Why? It seems to be a pet peeve of many runners when we talk about a race, and someone gets the distance wrong, or just calls it a marathon.
Charlie: Yeah...I have a 5K this weekend.
Dude: Yeah? How is long is the marathon?
You may giggle, but I get that, and so do many of my fellow runners. No matter how many times we try to explain, it goes in one ear, and out the other to some. So now you know.
:-)Charlie
One thing to chat about...distance. Here is something to know.
5K =3.1 miles
8K = 4.97 miles
10K = 6.2 miles
Half marathon = 13.1 miles
Marathon= 26.2 miles
It could be no one has explained that to some of you, and I want you to know. Why? It seems to be a pet peeve of many runners when we talk about a race, and someone gets the distance wrong, or just calls it a marathon.
Charlie: Yeah...I have a 5K this weekend.
Dude: Yeah? How is long is the marathon?
You may giggle, but I get that, and so do many of my fellow runners. No matter how many times we try to explain, it goes in one ear, and out the other to some. So now you know.
:-)Charlie
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