2006 1:30:34 (9:32 pace)
This was my 1st year running a 15k. When I entered the race, the farthest I had ran was a 10k. My 1st Doberman Cheeko, had just gotten home from OSU's cardiac ICU. He had cardiomyopathy. And I was running a race that benefited heart disease. And the t-shirt they gave out had DOGS running on it. I cried the entire race. Cheeko dropped dead 4 months later while we were in a pet store.
2007 1:34:50 (10:11 pace)
This was my 1st year training for a marathon. I had 18 miles on my schedule, so I ran from house, to the race, ran the 15k with a friend from work, and then ran home. I actually ran closer to 19 miles that day.
2008 1:24:57 (9:07 pace)
I really wanted to run well and I was SO happy with this pace. I blogged about it last year.
So now I have been doing speedwork, every fucking week, for the last 6 months. 400's, 800's, 1200's, 1600's. I am trying. I really am. I am running sub 8's during mile repeats, my 800's are averaging 3:45. I should be running faster. My legs should be able to handle the pain. Right?
I wanted to finish under 1:20. When I knew that wasn't gonna happen, I told myself if I can have sub 9's I'll be happy.
2009 1:23:05 (8:56 pace)
This 8:56 pace HURT. Yea, it's a PR but for me, it's not hard to PR since I suck so badly anyways. I have goals for this upcoming marathon that probably won't happen. It hurts too fucking much.
The race was miserable. Rainy, windy, and COLD. I was hurting on the hills, trying to stay under 9 minute miles. It is so fucking stupid that this pace is so hard for me. SO stupid. I also had that feeling like I have when I run on the track - the OH FUCK I AM GONNA PUKE AND CRAP AT THE SAME TIME. And for a sub 9 minute pace? Come on. Ridiculous.
Once the race was over, I was happy with my time. I was happy I stayed under 9's, but then I had to run 11 more miles because I had 20 on the schedule.
I was wet, miserable, and not looking forward to windy rainy weather we were having.
I drove home with Dominic (who rode fixed downtown while I ran the race). Changed clothes, had a EAS protein drink, gel, water, grabbed Ari and left. Me and Ari ran back downtown, to the starting line of the race. They were still cleaning up, so I was able to bum a water and a banana for Ari. Then we turned around and headed home, for a total of 20 miles.
Next year I am gonna say FUCK OFF to running. Next year I am going to ride my bike.
21 comments:
I love you!! You won't quit running. You're getting better all the time. today was just a crummy day to be out there. seriously. it was like 35 degrees. and the fact that you ran another 11 miles?! girl, you're crazy to quit it. it's just in you. you did so well! just give yourself a pat on the back :)
They all leave the dark side and come back to the bike. Ha. Cyclocross Judi, cyclocross. You're a good rider and a gutsy trail runner so it just might be what the doctor ordered for you.
-B
I would much rather bike than run! Running hurts! The only time it is really useful is at the end of a triathlon. Plus, I realize that I can cycle for the rest of my life. There is no way I can keep running- my knees and ankles will not let me.
Congrats on your PR! Judi...you don't suck at running. I wish I could run a sub 9 pace! And to race hard and then turn around and run 11 more miles? That's tough!!!!
You completely DO NOT suck at running. It was cold and a really tough course and you've been training really hard and dealing with a sick baby. Any ONE of these is a big deal...add 'em up and even I can do the "stress math."
This was my only running race with a time goal for the year...and I didn't even show up... because I'm a big huge sulky chicken. ;-)
Gotta ask you about swimming at the Y sometime...I was once kicked out of the slow lane at Masters practice.
ride the bike...
riiiiiide the biiiiiike...
See, it's calling to you!
Plus I've never gotten an adrenaline rush in a running race, but I get them all the time in bike races.
babe, i am RIGHT there with you - hang in there grasshopper, all your hard training will pay off.
p.s. for fucks sake, give yourself credit!!! you fucking PRed for crying out loud!!!! no crying in running!!!!!
Not to join the chorus, but under 9 on a 15k, in shitty cold weather? C'mon, give yourself a little more credit! Plus running 11 more after struggling through the race? Woah. I would have just let my body rest, but you stuck with it. Not sure if you're crazy or just dedicated ;) Either way, admirable.
complaining about a PR...honestly, I have nothing to say about this that a lady such as myself can put in writing. check your mail. I sent you a check for the dobermans. (even if you do bitch about a PR)
...i'm not qualified to actually know so don't take offense but as a friend, i have to ask...are you maybe doing too much of "everything all at once" to excel where you wish to excel ???...
...& i'm w/ ah & bluenoser...(& ya, we'll prob'ly take some crap from the regulars for tryin' ta sway you)...
...but cyclocross bikes...gotta feeling w/ yer power & strength, once you got some dirt riding chops w/ those narrow tires, you could kick some ass at that discipline...way more fun than "just" trail running from my jaded pov...
Knowing nothing about running I would say your training is showing results and all your hard work is paying off, since you posted a new PB, but since a sub 9 pace is so super dreadfully slow (or you are just so fishing for compliments) I will just give you this word of warning, sister: As far as I remember, riding a bike fast in wet windy cold conditions really really hurts, too. LOL
Cross just might be your bag! You live smack dab in the middle of a pretty good cross series (Ohio Valley CX), with tons of races that are easy to get to (lots in Cincy, plus some in Luh-ville, C'bus, and Indy).
way to go-- you're TOUGH! you're gonna beat me at the marathon by at least 20 minutes!
You know, if it had been a nice day you'd be happier! It was one Mofor of a day, it sucked, but you did great!
but truly, you were reading my mind 'cuz I said exactly that on Sunday during my 29K run, "eff it, next year, I'm cycling" LMAO....
Congrats on the PR. It sounds like a very rough day but you pushed through. I know what you mean about the hurt and about saying fuck it. It's supposed to be FUN for God's sake. Hang in there.
I feel that way ALL THE TIME. Like, why can everyone else run so much faster than me without feeling like they're going to poop/crap/die/cry?! We're all different... you have worked hard and you set a PR! Celebrate! Congrats!
Good job in horrible conditions! ( granted I don't know why but I always tend to run better in shitty weather than when it's optimal...must be a New England thing.) On the quitting running thing your call but it would be pretty cool to finish five years in a row....just saying...
running blows. that's all there is to it! anyone who says otherwise is a lying cheating no-good...nevermind! I've been killing myself for MONTHS on the track...and i got a ONE-MINUTE PR. Running: you suck!
congrats on the new PR! You rock!
Congrts on the PR! But not every race has you feeling like rainbows and sunshine both during and after :) Did you take any gels during the race?
Oh man - the swim for new orleans 70.3 is in freaking Lake Pontritrain (SP i know). It can't be that bad if they are allowing 3000 people to swim in it (well, that's what I keep on telling my self!)
Great job! Look how far you have come!!
Keep loving running and your bike and swimming...that is why you are a triathlete!
-marn
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