While I was in DC this past weekend I got a chance to catch up on viewing 4 0r 5 Ironman races. We watched IMLP (Lake Placid), IM Louisville, IM Wisconsin in Madison, IM Coeur d'Alene, and then we watched the big one - the Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Not all of the broadcasts are as well-done; I really wish they would all spend more time on some of the age-groupers and their stories. I realize it's hard to take a 17 hour race and condense it down to a one-hour broadcast, but that doesn't mean I don't wish they'd do some things a little different.
It is amazing to watch the Pros compete - they make it look so easy. You kind of get sucked into thinking "I could do that". Then to see the Regular Joes, and how they struggle along the course it reminds you of what an accomplishment it really is. Congratulations to all who undertook an Ironman race.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Nation's Update
I received two text messages and emails from Nation's, telling me registration was open. Then I received an email from the race regarding my survey. Since I had such an unpleasant experience they were giving me a discount for 50% off.
I have to admit it was vaguely tempting. However, I don't appreciate that they waited until after they saw I wasn't signing up again, and I still think even paying 50% of a fee to people who lied to me is a bad idea. They can sucker other people into signing up for their race.
Signed,
Still Bitter
I have to admit it was vaguely tempting. However, I don't appreciate that they waited until after they saw I wasn't signing up again, and I still think even paying 50% of a fee to people who lied to me is a bad idea. They can sucker other people into signing up for their race.
Signed,
Still Bitter
Remiss In Posting, Not Remiss In Training - Jingle All The Way 10k Race Report
Yesterday I completed my second Jingle All The Way 10k race in DC. I've been working on running more, rather than doing a run/walk. I am pleased to say I ran almost entirely, with maybe 5 minutes of walking. I am unpleased in how much slower I am straight-up running than when I break it up.
Last year I had a very hard time training. I started running too much too soon and really injured myself, leaving only about a month for training. I had a hard time during last year's race because I just couldn't run - we walked more than ran. I was surprised and pleased to have a finishing time of 77:53, and an average pace time of 12:32.
This year I only had trouble finding time to train, not necessarily having trouble while training. I have noticed that the more I full-on run the slower I get. I've had 14 minute miles, which discourages me. Anyway, S and I were running together for the most part although she's faster than I am and doesn't have as much trouble running. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but running is creating a lot of soreness in my knees. Anyway, I kept plodding along. At one point she was in front of me and I just figured I'd fall back and let her run so I got out my ipod and listened to some music. I particularly like "Slid" from the Sliver soundtrack. S waited for me so when I caught up with her again I gave her the other earbud so we could listen and run together, which we did until we hit the water stop. I wish this particular race would have 3 water stops or so, I haven't been training with water on my runs (bad me) but I really longed for fluid. Maybe it was just knowing there was water on the course that made me so thirsty.
I kept plodding along, knowing I was getting slower and slower. Finally we reached the six mile mark and I tried to pick it up. S sprinted ahead and I didn't try to stay with her this time. I just didn't have it in me. I did get faster, but not sprinting. Still, I pumped my arms when they called my name at the finish. I made it through another race.
5k time 44:59
Average Pace 13:45
10k time 85:26
Last year I had a very hard time training. I started running too much too soon and really injured myself, leaving only about a month for training. I had a hard time during last year's race because I just couldn't run - we walked more than ran. I was surprised and pleased to have a finishing time of 77:53, and an average pace time of 12:32.
This year I only had trouble finding time to train, not necessarily having trouble while training. I have noticed that the more I full-on run the slower I get. I've had 14 minute miles, which discourages me. Anyway, S and I were running together for the most part although she's faster than I am and doesn't have as much trouble running. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but running is creating a lot of soreness in my knees. Anyway, I kept plodding along. At one point she was in front of me and I just figured I'd fall back and let her run so I got out my ipod and listened to some music. I particularly like "Slid" from the Sliver soundtrack. S waited for me so when I caught up with her again I gave her the other earbud so we could listen and run together, which we did until we hit the water stop. I wish this particular race would have 3 water stops or so, I haven't been training with water on my runs (bad me) but I really longed for fluid. Maybe it was just knowing there was water on the course that made me so thirsty.
I kept plodding along, knowing I was getting slower and slower. Finally we reached the six mile mark and I tried to pick it up. S sprinted ahead and I didn't try to stay with her this time. I just didn't have it in me. I did get faster, but not sprinting. Still, I pumped my arms when they called my name at the finish. I made it through another race.
5k time 44:59
Average Pace 13:45
10k time 85:26
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