As corrected by Wes in my previous post, I am a triathlete suffering from an identity crisis. I have done so much running in 2008 I thought I was a runner.
Merry Christmas (courtesy of Richard Cheese)
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Training starts today.
BTW, In case you never read this blog, I am a runner. Now that you are up to speed, I went out with Mary Ruth and Eyrleigh in the cold for a 4 mile run. This is the first run after the Marathon. 4 miles in just over 41 minutes. Not to shabby, but I am still having a twinge on the left side lower leg. I don't think the Wave Riders are going to cut it from a cushioning perspective.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Marathon Photos
Here are the photos from the Marathon. and some little girl pretending to be Santa...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hambrick/sets/72157611506702072/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hambrick/sets/72157611506702072/
Is Christmas shopping An Endurance Sport?
After the Marathon, I took the WHOLE week off! Wow, I haven't done that in 4 years! But 2009's picture is pretty clear.
March 29th- ING Georgia Marathon (GOAL: break 4 hours)
April 18th- A 5k in John's Creek. I am "coaching" my cousin Beth to run her 1st 5k. I use the term coaching very loosely.
Summer 09- A Sprint Tri (Goal Break 1:15), and An Olympic Tri (Goal Break 3:00)
September 2009- 70.3 1/2IM Triathlon Augusta, GA (GOAL break 6:00)
March 29th- ING Georgia Marathon (GOAL: break 4 hours)
April 18th- A 5k in John's Creek. I am "coaching" my cousin Beth to run her 1st 5k. I use the term coaching very loosely.
Summer 09- A Sprint Tri (Goal Break 1:15), and An Olympic Tri (Goal Break 3:00)
September 2009- 70.3 1/2IM Triathlon Augusta, GA (GOAL break 6:00)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Dallas White Rock Marathon 2008 Race Report
I woke up at 5:00am CDT on Sunday morning. I got ready and was ready by 6am. Eyrleigh and Mommy were up at 6am and I sat waiting for the buses and fed Eyrleigh breakfast. I got on the bus at 6:45, and thanks to a fairly lost bus driver we arrived at American Airlines Center at 7:15am. The AAC was 1.5 miles away.
At 7:30 am I met up with my brother Phillip and my friend Bobby and we headed toward the starting line. At 7:45 I was standing by the CLIF 3:50:00 pace group, and the pre race "Pump Up" started. The Star Spangled Banner was sung, the F-15 flew over downtown, and the confetti was everywhere. WE WERE OFF!
The first 2 miles were very congested and it took some time for it to thin out. At mile 4 I knew I did not have a 3:50:00 marathon in me, but I figured I had a 4:15:00 in the tank. Miles 4-half went as planned. I reached the half in 2:01:52 I was in good shape. (Or so I thought)
Between the Half and mile 2o the steady 25mph head winds (35mph gusts) and a seized left calf muscle left me finishing 7 miles in 1:28:00. (12:34) pace. I ended up running a half mile and the calf would lock up and I would walk for 30 sec. and run another half mile. Brutal.
Miles 20-24 went pretty much the same (but with more frequent walk breaks.) 14:15 min/mile.
The calf was in pain now.
Miles 24-26.2 I ran (if you want to call it running) 2.2 miles at a 11:21 pace.
I saw Phillip and Bobby with .75 left and they ran with me along the sidewalk. I saw mom with a 1/2 mile left and Mary Ruth and Eyrleigh right before the finish. I finished my first Marathon through wind and pain in 4:53:02. The 1st half in 2:01:52 and the last in 2:50:10.
I am not done with the Marathon. I will run it again soon, but I will wait until January 1 to decide. I will learn from from this. No more speculation for now.
At 7:30 am I met up with my brother Phillip and my friend Bobby and we headed toward the starting line. At 7:45 I was standing by the CLIF 3:50:00 pace group, and the pre race "Pump Up" started. The Star Spangled Banner was sung, the F-15 flew over downtown, and the confetti was everywhere. WE WERE OFF!
The first 2 miles were very congested and it took some time for it to thin out. At mile 4 I knew I did not have a 3:50:00 marathon in me, but I figured I had a 4:15:00 in the tank. Miles 4-half went as planned. I reached the half in 2:01:52 I was in good shape. (Or so I thought)
Between the Half and mile 2o the steady 25mph head winds (35mph gusts) and a seized left calf muscle left me finishing 7 miles in 1:28:00. (12:34) pace. I ended up running a half mile and the calf would lock up and I would walk for 30 sec. and run another half mile. Brutal.
Miles 20-24 went pretty much the same (but with more frequent walk breaks.) 14:15 min/mile.
The calf was in pain now.
Miles 24-26.2 I ran (if you want to call it running) 2.2 miles at a 11:21 pace.
I saw Phillip and Bobby with .75 left and they ran with me along the sidewalk. I saw mom with a 1/2 mile left and Mary Ruth and Eyrleigh right before the finish. I finished my first Marathon through wind and pain in 4:53:02. The 1st half in 2:01:52 and the last in 2:50:10.
I am not done with the Marathon. I will run it again soon, but I will wait until January 1 to decide. I will learn from from this. No more speculation for now.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Marathon Eve
26.2 miles do not a marathoner make. Blood, Sweat, Tears, Pain, Disappointment, Perseverance, Determination, and Triumph makes a Marathoner. The hard part is over, and now it is time to sleep and awake to enjoy a nice run. 26.2 miles to be exact.
There is No Can't it doesn't exist. But there is WILL.
There is No Can't it doesn't exist. But there is WILL.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Race Day Tracking
Due to new great technology you can track me while I am running on Sunday. The race is at 8am EDT.
This link Tracks me over the web LIVE: My bib number is 5439A ( A may not be reqd)
http://results.active.com/pages/page.jsp?eventLinkageID=1104
Sign Up 4 Runner Tracking via SMS
Want 2 get txt mssgs with runnr progrss on race day? We hav them 4 u! Sign up online before Saturday, December 11 at 5 p.m. for this service
http://www.doitsports.com/results/MSG-signup.tcl?sub_event_id=213771
I have my packet, I went to the Expo today and saw Bart Yasso and Bill Rodgers. WOW!! I will also have Mary Ruth updating splits via Twitter. just follow eyrleighsdaddy on Twitter or check the twitter status to the right, or my Facebook status.
This link Tracks me over the web LIVE: My bib number is 5439A ( A may not be reqd)
http://results.active.com/pages/page.jsp?eventLinkageID=1104
Sign Up 4 Runner Tracking via SMS
Want 2 get txt mssgs with runnr progrss on race day? We hav them 4 u! Sign up online before Saturday, December 11 at 5 p.m. for this service
http://www.doitsports.com/results/MSG-signup.tcl?sub_event_id=213771
I have my packet, I went to the Expo today and saw Bart Yasso and Bill Rodgers. WOW!! I will also have Mary Ruth updating splits via Twitter. just follow eyrleighsdaddy on Twitter or check the twitter status to the right, or my Facebook status.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Marathon Training Numbers In Review
Number of Weeks Training: 24
Months Training: 5
Longest Run In Miles: 22
Total Workouts on Schedule: 116
Workouts Missed: 10
Most Miles in a Week: 47.25
Most Miles in a Month (October): 155.13
Pairs of Shoes Gone Through: 2.5
Total Miles: 636.88
Number of Goals 3:50:00/26.2 1
Months Training: 5
Longest Run In Miles: 22
Total Workouts on Schedule: 116
Workouts Missed: 10
Most Miles in a Week: 47.25
Most Miles in a Month (October): 155.13
Pairs of Shoes Gone Through: 2.5
Total Miles: 636.88
Number of Goals 3:50:00/26.2 1
Monday, December 08, 2008
Photos From Thanksgiving and a Christmas Tree
Here they are. not blogging much right now. I am FOCUSING.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hambrick/sets/72157610865740095/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hambrick/sets/72157610865740095/
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