4 months ago
Friday, August 23, 2019
Treadmill Friday
Last day of work for awhile therefore the last time on a treadmill for a bit. 5 km 6:00 pace done this evening on my meal break.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Back at it ...
After a two day break I did two runs today.
Run 1 , a little not so routine 4 km on the backyard trail. I was "over the hill" nearing the man cave in the forest when I had a Fisher encounter. we surprised each other then the Fisher started running towards me , first thought Rabid. Made some noise and motion at the critter and it changed it minds and headed the other way...it was probably just curious. I have been living where I am since 93 and this is the first time something came at me. Carrier a stick around on the first lap but the curious creature was no where to be seen.
About a meter long, weighs around 15 lbs.
Run 2, working eves this week so it was back to the 5K on the Treadmill ....Trail was better!
Run 1 , a little not so routine 4 km on the backyard trail. I was "over the hill" nearing the man cave in the forest when I had a Fisher encounter. we surprised each other then the Fisher started running towards me , first thought Rabid. Made some noise and motion at the critter and it changed it minds and headed the other way...it was probably just curious. I have been living where I am since 93 and this is the first time something came at me. Carrier a stick around on the first lap but the curious creature was no where to be seen.
About a meter long, weighs around 15 lbs.
Run 2, working eves this week so it was back to the 5K on the Treadmill ....Trail was better!
Monday, August 19, 2019
Endur Summary
This was the third year doing Endur. The result was better then last year but not as good as two years ago . I was slightly slower on all stages with the exception of the 26 km Alpine Run and the 1/2 Marathon but ended up with my second best time.
Stage 1 - 21.1 km rolling 1/2 Marathon
Stage 2 - 15 km time trail on a rail trail...it was a wee bit rolling here and there
Stage 3 - 30 km cross country trail , pretty gentle not much elevation
Stage 4 - 16.1 km rolling hills
Stage 5 - 26 km Alpine run +/- 1,000 meters
Stage 6 - 10 km track
Stage 7 - 42.2 km full Marathon
Stage 1 - 21.1 km rolling 1/2 Marathon
Stage 2 - 15 km time trail on a rail trail...it was a wee bit rolling here and there
Stage 3 - 30 km cross country trail , pretty gentle not much elevation
Stage 4 - 16.1 km rolling hills
Stage 5 - 26 km Alpine run +/- 1,000 meters
Stage 6 - 10 km track
Stage 7 - 42.2 km full Marathon
Endur Satge 7 - Marathon
Thats a wrap on the 2019 Endur Run logging a 4h31m25s Marathon on Sunday. I was aiming for a 4h12m time but fell well short of my goal. I should have been somewhere around 4h20m but the wheels fell off in the last 2 km. It was super hot , 29C and teh sun made ann appearance with 4 k to go. I pulled out a couple of 6is Ks around the 38 K mark but when I hit 40 K I was done. Not a big deal but I should have been more resoanble and geared the last 5ks back to a 7:30 pace...so i the nature of the Marathon.
Garmin Splits tell the story, not quite as bad as I was expecting in the last 2 Ks , it juts felt worse!
Other Garmin Data ...
Fitbit HR Data
Garmin Splits tell the story, not quite as bad as I was expecting in the last 2 Ks , it juts felt worse!
Other Garmin Data ...
Fitbit HR Data
Relive 'Morning Aug 18th'
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Endur Stage 6 - 10 km Track
Stage 6 is in the books, gave it what I had and came in at 50m30s a little dissapointed that I didn't get it under 50 minutes. I was watching the Garmin lap pace , it lied ...allot&^^$#$**##$#. Should have done the math in my head. It was a 400 meter track so that meant 25 laps for 10 km.
Just for laughs Garmin Data...
When you look at the cadence its very clear that I faded , at least it was a linear fade!
and you can see how I was fooled by the watch, splits...
I will admit that the HR data shows that I was pretty much red lining at 160+ bpm for the last 4 km.That really explains why it felt really tough.
So a good effort , track probably made the day a little longer with 100 corners. I suspect I would have been under 50 minutes if it was the old road course. Anyhow I cant complain it was a solid effort with B results. Speaking of results I am going on record that I am going to give a 4h12m 42.2 a shot tomorrow. It may be a little ambitious being that its going to be smokin hot....stay tuned!
Just for laughs Garmin Data...
When you look at the cadence its very clear that I faded , at least it was a linear fade!
and you can see how I was fooled by the watch, splits...
I will admit that the HR data shows that I was pretty much red lining at 160+ bpm for the last 4 km.That really explains why it felt really tough.
So a good effort , track probably made the day a little longer with 100 corners. I suspect I would have been under 50 minutes if it was the old road course. Anyhow I cant complain it was a solid effort with B results. Speaking of results I am going on record that I am going to give a 4h12m 42.2 a shot tomorrow. It may be a little ambitious being that its going to be smokin hot....stay tuned!
Relive 'Morning Aug 17th'
Friday, August 16, 2019
Endur Stage 5 - 26.6 km Alpine Run
Stage 5 is in the books tripping the clock at 3h13m53s , much faster the last years 3h27m30s but just shy of 2017's 3h11m49s. Once again I ran a disciplined race with even spits ...
Lap 1 39:06, Lap 2 38:10, lap 3 38:18, Lap 4 39:17, Lap 5 39:02
HR data said I had more in the tank I should have pushed a wee bit harder for a PB. There was lots of overhead, breathing was heavy but the HR didn't skyrocket.
The data at the start is false...
This race has lots of elevation advertised as +/- 1,000 metres.
Garmin Data
Cadence is all over the map , walking up 3 hills/loop and flying down 3 hills/loop.
I am please with todays results , the weather was pleasant much cooler then last year. I was getting a wee bit warm on the last lap otherwise not too bad.
Lap 1 39:06, Lap 2 38:10, lap 3 38:18, Lap 4 39:17, Lap 5 39:02
HR data said I had more in the tank I should have pushed a wee bit harder for a PB. There was lots of overhead, breathing was heavy but the HR didn't skyrocket.
The data at the start is false...
This race has lots of elevation advertised as +/- 1,000 metres.
Garmin Data
Cadence is all over the map , walking up 3 hills/loop and flying down 3 hills/loop.
Relive 'Morning Aug 16th'
I am please with todays results , the weather was pleasant much cooler then last year. I was getting a wee bit warm on the last lap otherwise not too bad.
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