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[fitoverforty]

Goodnight Edgar! Good luck tomorrow! I can't wait to hear all about it.

I got running gear laid out, chip attached to shoe. Everything else I need I have in a bag blocking front door so I don't forget anything

that is such a "running thing" to do....I LOVE IT!!! Have fun!

[EdgarHF]

I was definitely thinking about you during own 5k this morning. It was like I wasn't running alone!! How'd you do? Addicted yet?

I was addicted before the race And how did you do?

goal before the race was to beat 38 min. I had said I would be happy coming in under 40 min. When I first saw the beginning of the course I got worried. The race was in a Northern suburb of Chicago, but not flat like Chicago. This area was gently rolling hills. That may be nice for a weekend drive, but the sight of it unnerved me for the prospect of running first 5K. The course was an out and back and from the start line I could see the course went downhill for about the first half mile before rising again and disappearing around a curve. I knew that at the end of the race I would be running the last 1/2 mile uphill. I did not know what it would be like after the curve, but I expected it to be hilly. I really had butterflys in stomach at the start. When the start gate open and I began the run I knew I was in trouble I looked down at watch and saw that I was going at too fast a pace. I knew I had to slow down as not to burn myself out at the beginning. After the downhill stretch and going uphill around the curve I got pace above 11 min where I planned it to be. After the curve the hills were not long or steep so it wasn't so bad. I finished the first mile in just under 12 min according to what I saw on the pace readout of watch. The second mile was not too bad, but the hills were taking a toll on legs. At the 2 mile mark I took some water and dumped it on head. I was able to get a second cup and tossed the water in mouth. I looked at watch and the pace read 12:06. legs were getting tired. As I climbed the hill to get to the home stretch watch showed pace slowing and I didn't feel like I had the energy to speed up. At the top of the curve pace was 12:35. I really didn't pick up speed on the last downhill before that last 1/2 mile uphill to the finish. Halfway up the hill I was teetering above 13:00. I felt like heart was breaking. I was not going to break 38:00. I had about a quarter of a mile to go and I felt like I could not go on. I wanted to quit, but I still thought I had a chance of beating 40 min. At that point I could not see anyone in front of me so I knew I had to be pretty far back. I could see the finish line, but no runners. In that last quarter and got pace back down to 12:45. Then I got close enough to see the clock, 37:10. When I saw that heart leaped and suddenly I had the energy to break into a sprint. 37:16 ... 37:18.... I crossed the finish. official chip time 37:13:90. Its not the fastest time in the world, but it is good for a first time. Now I have a PR to beat!!! Garmin showed 37:10 for the race so it was pretty close. By the way I am proud of time as slow as it is.

The picture is of me and nieces after the race.





Overall
Time: 00:37:10
Distance: 3.11 mi
Elevation Gain: 27 ft
Calories: 530 C

Timing
Time: 00:37:10
Moving Time: 00:37:04
Elapsed Time: 00:37:10
Avg Speed: 5.0 mph
Avg Moving Speed: 5.0 mph
Max Speed: 6.8 mph
Avg Pace: 11:56 min/mi
Avg Moving Pace: 11:54 min/mi
Best Pace: 08:52 min/mi
SpeedPaceElevation
Elevation Gain: 27 ft
Elevation Loss: 35 ft
Min Elevation: 781 ft
Max Elevation: 827 ft
Laps 4
View Splits SplitSplit Hour:Minute:SecondTime MilesDistance Minutes per MileAvg Pace
Summary 00:37:10 3.11 11:56
1 00:11:13 1.00 11:13
2 00:11:59 1.00 11:59
3 00:12:41 1.00 12:41
4 00:01:15 0.11 11:21

[fitoverforty]

Wow Edgar!! What an awesome story! I love how you described the course and how you felt along the different parts of it. I read your post aloud to son, and showed him your finishing pic. He thought it was WAY cool that you finished under 38:00 and reached your goal. He thought your watch was cool too! I am so proud of you, you proved to yourself that you can push yourself when you don't think you have anything left - the mark of a true athlete!
Congrats Edgar! You are an inspiration to all.

[EdgarHF]

I think I should be able to shed 15 lbs before the next race. goal for the next race is to beat 35 min.

PS: Lynne, I hope you read the post after I corrected the worst of the grammar.

[Bonnie]

Very well described indeed, way to go edgar

[feelin-great]

Way to go, I am sooooo proud of you - as you should be as well

[EdgarHF]

Its a rest day today. It feels strange not going out for a run on Sunday. I have to admit legs are a bit sore, but not really that bad. Tomorrow is gym day and then back to running on Tuesday. I am going to make it a 4 mile run. I am already excited about next 5K. Well, not really next one. next one is September 19th, but that one is going to be the tune up for the one I run on September 25th. The one on the 19th is one I am running with someone from work. Now, that I have finally run a 5k I have something to build on. I want to build up weekly mileage to at least 15 miles a week by the time of the next race. I think that is a reasonable goal. I also should, as stated in another post, drop at least another 15 lbs by then. And as I said before in another post tenative goal is to beat 35 minutes for that race. But, that could change as time gets closer to race date.

[Noosk]

Well done Edgar! You're inspiring me to get out and try a run again this week! So proud of you for your time - amazing result for your first 5K!

[Fygle]

Good read, congratulations!

[EdgarHF]

computer was taken over in an internet exploit yesterday morning and in dealing with it I missed going to the gym. Besides the agravation of getting computer back in order I probably needed other days rest. I did weigh in two days late this week. I weighed in at 229 lbs for a 3 pound loss. I did a 4 mile run this morning at a slow easy pace.

Now, I am going to sit down and read a book


Time: 00:57:59
Distance: 4.00 mi
Elevation Gain: 18 ft
Calories: 488 C

Timing
Time: 00:57:59
Moving Time: 00:57:34
Elapsed Time: 00:57:59
Avg Speed: 4.1 mph
Avg Moving Speed: 4.2 mph
Max Speed: 6.4 mph
Avg Pace: 14:29 min/mi
Avg Moving Pace: 14:23 min/mi
Best Pace: 09:24 min/mi

SpeedPaceElevation
Elevation Gain: 18 ft
Elevation Loss: 27 ft
Min Elevation: 579 ft
Max Elevation: 594 ft
Laps 4
View Splits SplitSplit Hour:Minute:SecondTime MilesDistance Minutes per MileAvg Pace
Summary 00:57:59 4.00 14:29
1 00:14:26 1.00 14:25
2 00:14:39 1.00 14:39
3 00:14:44 1.00 14:44
4 00:14:09 1.00 14:10

[EdgarHF]

I think I need head examined. I was extremely mad at myself after run this morning. I had set a goal to do second mile in under 11 minutes, but I could only keep up the pace for half of that second mile. head and neck felt like an overheated radiator and I let myself slow the pace. I finished the 3rd mile in a pace I did not think one could run and still be so slow. After the run I felt dizzy and overheated. I had to dump a bottle of water over head and the back of neck. It probably took a good 5 minutes fo head to cool down. Then I began to get angry at myself for not having the guts to keep up the pace. When I got home I found out it was 88 degrees F with 77 percent humidity. What the heck was I trying to prove? Anyhow, end of rant I only have one room of place air conditioned and I am headed there now, later!

Time: 00:40:06
Distance: 3.00 mi
Elevation Gain: 10 ft
Calories: 468 C

Timing
Time: 00:40:06
Moving Time: 00:39:23
Elapsed Time: 00:40:06
Avg Speed: 4.5 mph
Avg Moving Speed: 4.6 mph
Max Speed: 7.2 mph
Avg Pace: 13:21 min/mi
Avg Moving Pace: 13:07 min/mi
Best Pace: 08:22 min/mi

SpeedPaceElevation
Elevation Gain: 10 ft
Elevation Loss: 23 ft
Min Elevation: 579 ft
Max Elevation: 594 ft
Laps 3
View Splits SplitSplit Hour:Minute:SecondTime MilesDistance Minutes per MileAvg Pace
Summary 00:40:06 3.00 13:21
1 00:11:52 1.00 11:51
2 00:11:41 1.00 11:41
3 00:16:32 1.00 16:32

[feelin-great]

Edgar I wouldn't even attempt a run tonight - when I got home from work it was 92 degrees with the humidity so high the "real feel" as they call it was 104. I came home and worked out in air conditioned living room I can't believe you were able to do 3 miles in this weather - you're crazy

[EdgarHF]

For today's weigh in I lost zilch, nada, nothing. I'm still 229. Well, it was a short week since I did weigh in late for last week, Tuesday instead of Sunday, so only 5 days between weigh ins. But, it does not matter, I just need to keep doing what I am doing and the weight will drop. I was bound to have a no loss week at some point.

I pushed run out to 5 miles this morning. I did it slow and easy. I have a week vacation left after I get back from Vegas late next month. I am toying with the idea of signing up for a half marathon somewhere in late November or early December. I am not sure if it is to early for me to try training for something like that. I will see how things go over the next few weeks. As I push long run farther out I will know better if I can handle something like that this soon.

Time: 01:13:07
Distance: 5.00 mi
Elevation Gain: 8 ft
Calories: 607 C

Timing
Time: 01:13:07
Moving Time: 01:10:47
Elapsed Time: 01:13:07
Avg Speed: 4.1 mph
Avg Moving Speed: 4.2 mph
Max Speed: 6.5 mph
Avg Pace: 14:37 min/mi
Avg Moving Pace: 14:09 min/mi
Best Pace: 09:15 min/mi

SpeedPaceElevation
Elevation Gain: 8 ft
Elevation Loss: 12 ft
Min Elevation: 582 ft
Max Elevation: 595 ft
Laps 5
View Splits SplitSplit Hour:Minute:SecondTime MilesDistance Minutes per MileAvg Pace
Summary 01:13:07 5.00 14:37
1 00:14:12 1.00 14:12
2 00:14:57 1.00 14:56
3 00:14:58 1.00 14:57
4 00:14:33 1.00 14:33
5 00:14:25 1.00 14:26

[fitoverforty]

head and neck felt like an overheated radiator and I let myself slow the pace. I finished the 3rd mile in a pace I did not think one could run and still be so slow. After the run I felt dizzy and overheated. I had to dump a bottle of water over head and the back of neck.

You should carry a bottle of water with you, if you aren't already for those hot runs. I routinely dump cold water on head and down shirt while I run in the heat - it really helps instantly cool you down. Have you thought about getting a water belt? One of those that either have a single or double water bottle holder at the back, or one like I have that has 4 water bottles around the belt.

Or sometimes I use one hand held bottle:

In this heat it is so important to have some hydration with you. If for nothing else - just to pour on your head.

I pushed run out to 5 miles this morning. I did it slow and easy

Awesome Edgar! You are really improving in your distance. Don't worry too much about speed - it will come in time.

I am toying with the idea of signing up for a half marathon somewhere in late November or early December. I am not sure if it is to early for me to try training for something like that. I will see how things go over the next few weeks. As I push long run farther out I will know better if I can handle something like that this soon.

You go Edgar! You are the best judge of your abilities - you will know whether you can do it.

[EdgarHF]

Don't worry too much about speed - it will come in time.

I guess what I do not have in speed right now I make up in mass. I have been carrying a bottle of water with me on run, but I am eyeing one of those water bottle belts.

I really don't now why, but I have been getting down on myself after runs lately. I have set a goal of besting 34 min on next race come September 25th and I am getting mad at myself for not being able to keep a sub 10:56 pace over a mile. I should not be able to attain that just a week after last race and I need to be patient. I goal today was to push for 2 miles and do the last mile easy. I wanted to do second mile below that 10:56 pace but I could not hold the pace for the whole mile. Heat was not an excuse this time. I know I can do it physically but I give up mentally. Well, I did string together fastest 2 miles since leaving the Marines. I am going to take a nap now.

Overall
Time: 00:36:17
Distance: 3.00 mi
Elevation Gain: 12 ft
Calories: 488 C

Timing
Time: 00:36:17
Moving Time: 00:35:57
Elapsed Time: 00:36:17
Avg Speed: 5.0 mph
Avg Moving Speed: 5.0 mph
Max Speed: 7.5 mph
Avg Pace: 12:05 min/mi
Avg Moving Pace: 11:58 min/mi
Best Pace: 08:03 min/mi

SpeedPaceElevation
Elevation Gain: 12 ft
Elevation Loss: 24 ft
Min Elevation: 579 ft
Max Elevation: 594 ft
Laps 3
View Splits SplitSplit Hour:Minute:SecondTime MilesDistance Minutes per MileAvg Pace
Summary 00:36:17 3.00 12:05
1 00:11:17 1.00 11:16
2 00:11:21 1.00 11:21
3 00:13:38 1.00 13:38