Lunch Run

Working today ,  logged 5K at 6:00 pace today at lunch.   5 days until VB.  Weather looks great 1C low rising to 12C with Sun ... typical weather for this race.

Sunday Trail

11.5K on the trail today , not quite as far as I would have liked to have gone but any day I can log 1.5 hours or so on the trail is a good one!     Bumped into a few folks on the trail today.  First time I thought I had found someones lost dog but I managed to track down the owner not to far away.  Bumped into another couple deep in the woods who said I was the second runner they had bumped into today.    I work tomorrow and with it being 6 days to VB I will gear it back to my "5K Lunch Runs" plus the Run Clinic on Wed.    

Trail today

Temps in the mid single digits ,  wind, rain, and even ice pellets  today.   Tried not to overdress and was reasonable successful.  Headed out with Shorts, Thermal Compression Long Sleeve  Tech T, Shell, Gloves and a Hat.   1K in the hat came off,  2K in the Shell came off,  on and off throughout the run the running ball cap was on and off when it was raining hard or if I was getting bombarded with ice pellets.     First hill repeat around 7K made me cough a bit ....still on the tail end of a head cold that felt like it was settling in my lungs,  just a bit.    Hig winds with 4K to go made me put the Shell back on.     All and all I was reasonably comfortable to slightly chilled to a little to warm.     Managed to log 15.4K +/-680m at an avg 7:06 pace.   Will repeat the run tomorrow stretching it out a couple of more Ks.  

Back at it after giving in to a cold!

First outdoor run in Oct logged today.  Temps in the low teens ,  overcast and breezy made it feel a bit cool at the start but I quickly became comfortable logging 11.2Ks at an avg 7:15 pace.   I came down with a cold bug Mon Eve,  Tues it was the sore throat followed by the runny nose Tues Eve.  After a sleepless night I called in sick on Wed and more or less rested.  Yesterday I was feeling better but didn't want to push it so today was my first run.     Felt pretty good but I didn't want to push it any further.   With VB in a week I want to do another 2 trail runs Sat/Sun in the mid to high teen Ks.    My right foot was bothering me a bit today.  I wore my new much stiffer Super Novas but I think they are causing me more grief then the Mazunos.  I will give the softer shoes a try tomorrow.

Lunch Run

Wasn't sure if I should run as I am feeling like I am fighting off a cold bug but I ran at lunch anyway and I am happy that I did.    Logged another easy 5K at a 6:00 pace.   Pretty much 100% recovered from Saturdays Toad  Race which is a surprise   Running lots of downhills fast I fully expected allot of Quad pain but it never materialized...must be doing something right.

Look what I am doing!

TheGrandFinale
Saturday December 1, 2012
 
Start Time: 08:00 a.m.
Start Location:  Pierre & Lee Anneʼs
   Nottawasage Concession 3 and 6/7 Sideroad, just south of Creemore
Course: 15 Loops of 10.6 km + a 2.6 km spur (161.6 km total)
40% trail, 60% country roads
Course Description:
Follow the 3rd line north into Creemore, then west via side streets.  Cross the main street and turn south at Collingwood St.,
climbing the base of the Niagara Escarpment before turning east onto a private trail.  The trail travels east, then south and
exits onto 3rd line, still going south.  Turn east onto Concession 3/4, then north on Airport Road to the Ganaraska Trail.
Follow the Ganaraska Trail west to the start/finish.  Repeat 15 times.
Note:  There will be vehicular traffic on the roads.  Run with safety in mind!
 
Timing: Loops with time written on a progress board
Race Director: Jodi Langley  jodilangley3029@gmail.com
Time Limit:  30 hours. Pacers are welcome to join after sundown
Entry Limit: The run will be capped at 30 entries
Note: Online registration is reserved for those who wish to complete the full 100 miles.  Those wanting to come out and
join in the fun and run any other distance are encouraged to do so.
Fees:  FREE!  Jodiʼs early Christmas gift to you!
 
Facilties: Washrooms at start/finish.  No showers! You can enjoy your stink until you get home!
Aid Stations: Start/Finish and at 5.6 km.  Drop bags if you desire will be placed at the 5.6 km station
Awards:  A belt buckle will be awarded to those who complete the 100 miles within the 30 hour time limit
Prizes:  Of course!
Post Race:  A pot luck celebration will take place st the start/finish event site
Supporting:  You!  You are responsible for every aspect of this race, including, but not limited to insurance, adequate
training, nutrition, clothing and safety.
Volunteers:  Yes please!  Email Jodi at jodilangley3029@gmail.com with times of availability

Recovery Run

Feeling pretty good after Saturdays Toad just a little muscle pain.  Skipped running yesterday and did a 5K recovery run today at lunch.  Just signed up for the Creemore 100 mile challenge in December.  It was a great opportunity not to be passed on .  I have never gone Ultra long in the cold before.