Wednesday, April 1 at noon, is the beginning of MCM registration for people living outside of the DC area and didn't get an opportunity to run in an event near there that had special entry.
Thus far four Sals runners have decided to register. Jan, Eileen, Mike W. and Lou. I must admit it was tempting, especially when we were arranging for a hotel, to also consider the marathon. But being of sound mind it seems best that I concentrate on the 10k distance and save another marathon for when I'm more mature.
It will be fun finishing the MCM 10k race, then having time to get cleaned up and watch the finish of the marathon.
The Erie Canal, Running Paradise
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Why I Can't Swim
Finally, this morning, I discovered the absolute reason why, after 1000 yards or so, I can barely move through the pool.
Today was the first day of open lap swimming at the new Spencerport pool. Beginning at 8am, Eileen, Jan and I eagerly jumped into the pool for the first leg of the McTri. We were lucky, one of the lifeguards was the fourteen year old daughter of SuperMasterWoodworker/sometime runner/kayaker, Mark. I'm sure she didn't go home and tell the parental units how pitiful I looked in the pool (or out of it).
While Jan and Eileen torpedoed through the water like sharks going after prey, I splashed and slogged along. The longer I swam the more my butt and legs seemed to be sinking. I tried to find my buoy the experts always talk about. I thought about making myself long, floating through the water, extending out. Imagining myself to be Michael Phelps didn't help.
After 1200 measly yards I was reduced to backstroking 25, freestyle 25, and so on, until finally getting to my goal of 1500 yards. On a positive side I only lost 25 seconds or so for every 100 yards when doing the backstroke. Which really only proves how slow I am in the freestyle.
As I was attempting to exit the pool, Jan told me how huge my butt looked. I turned around and ...she was right! My butt grew by about 200 pounds. Somehow my body absorbs much of the water in the pool and accumulates it in my buttal area. (is buttal a word?). Evidently I never noticed this phenomena before. No wonder the bottom half of my body sinks, my arms tire, and breathing becomes difficult.
After the swim the three of us biked 15.7 miles in 28 degree weather, then Jan and I ran 4 miles while Eileen went home to run solo. I don't know how far Eileen the Dolphin swam, but Torpedo Jan went 2000 yards in less time than I swam 1600.
Now I have to search Google and discover how to keep from gaining 200 pounds while swimming.
Today was the first day of open lap swimming at the new Spencerport pool. Beginning at 8am, Eileen, Jan and I eagerly jumped into the pool for the first leg of the McTri. We were lucky, one of the lifeguards was the fourteen year old daughter of SuperMasterWoodworker/sometime runner/kayaker, Mark. I'm sure she didn't go home and tell the parental units how pitiful I looked in the pool (or out of it).
While Jan and Eileen torpedoed through the water like sharks going after prey, I splashed and slogged along. The longer I swam the more my butt and legs seemed to be sinking. I tried to find my buoy the experts always talk about. I thought about making myself long, floating through the water, extending out. Imagining myself to be Michael Phelps didn't help.
After 1200 measly yards I was reduced to backstroking 25, freestyle 25, and so on, until finally getting to my goal of 1500 yards. On a positive side I only lost 25 seconds or so for every 100 yards when doing the backstroke. Which really only proves how slow I am in the freestyle.
As I was attempting to exit the pool, Jan told me how huge my butt looked. I turned around and ...she was right! My butt grew by about 200 pounds. Somehow my body absorbs much of the water in the pool and accumulates it in my buttal area. (is buttal a word?). Evidently I never noticed this phenomena before. No wonder the bottom half of my body sinks, my arms tire, and breathing becomes difficult.
After the swim the three of us biked 15.7 miles in 28 degree weather, then Jan and I ran 4 miles while Eileen went home to run solo. I don't know how far Eileen the Dolphin swam, but Torpedo Jan went 2000 yards in less time than I swam 1600.
Now I have to search Google and discover how to keep from gaining 200 pounds while swimming.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Spring Marathons?
Strong rumors persist that Sal's members LouIwantmytrophyfrom2008K and MikeIllrunamarathonanywhereloudoesW are running the Buffalo Marathon in May. In addition, Andy, Rick and Mikethe4th are proudly representing us at Boston.
Louwhereismy2008Buffaloshirt's daughter will also be making her marathon debut at Buffalo. Seems Lou told her, "you want to eat in our house, you'll run a marathon, darn it". Lou calls this tough love.
I needed a photo to make this post more exciting and went to the Buffalo Marathon site. Unbelievable, there is MW grunting his way through last year's 1/2 marathon, desperately trying to catch or beat LK.
Mike is wearing a singlet, blue shorts, sunglasses and a hat.
Louwhereismy2008Buffaloshirt's daughter will also be making her marathon debut at Buffalo. Seems Lou told her, "you want to eat in our house, you'll run a marathon, darn it". Lou calls this tough love.
I needed a photo to make this post more exciting and went to the Buffalo Marathon site. Unbelievable, there is MW grunting his way through last year's 1/2 marathon, desperately trying to catch or beat LK.
Mike is wearing a singlet, blue shorts, sunglasses and a hat.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Five Hours +
How do you spend a sick day?
Well, if you aren't too sick, the new preferred method is to ride indoors while watching Coach Troy's Spinerval 100 mile tape. Only 3 dvd's are needed to get through this 5-5:25 hour workout.
Jan insisted for two days this is what I wanted and we would be riding in the basement on Monday. I said, "no, how about 3 hours"? Jan said, "no, you are doing the whole thing with me." "how about 4 hours"? Jan said, "stop whining and get on the bike."
Jan rode 102 miles, I made it less, much less, but then my trainer used to be in the Flintstone's stone age house. Also she is a much better biker. One set of intervals (after 3 1/2 hours of riding) is 12x3 minutes and the second minute of each repetition you stand and pedal in a hard gear. I could do about 15 seconds, Jan did them all.
She is a showoff.
Well, if you aren't too sick, the new preferred method is to ride indoors while watching Coach Troy's Spinerval 100 mile tape. Only 3 dvd's are needed to get through this 5-5:25 hour workout.
Jan insisted for two days this is what I wanted and we would be riding in the basement on Monday. I said, "no, how about 3 hours"? Jan said, "no, you are doing the whole thing with me." "how about 4 hours"? Jan said, "stop whining and get on the bike."
Jan rode 102 miles, I made it less, much less, but then my trainer used to be in the Flintstone's stone age house. Also she is a much better biker. One set of intervals (after 3 1/2 hours of riding) is 12x3 minutes and the second minute of each repetition you stand and pedal in a hard gear. I could do about 15 seconds, Jan did them all.
She is a showoff.
Older Runners
Top 10 things older runners say: (contributed by MW)
1. I need to take it easy. I’m cutting back to 6 days a week.
2. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. !?!?!?? Why so late?
3. My running gear are my only clothes under 10 years old.
4. How come I can’t get a running shoe discount with my AARP card?
5. I ran horribly. I was 2 minutes off my PR…from 20 years ago.
6. I am out of shape. I ran a 20 miler the other day and needed a nap.
7. I was so glad I beat that kid in the race. He was only 40!
8. Do they make these tights with extra support?
9. I hate it when my shirt is older than the winner of the race.
10. I wear a Road ID for 2 reasons, if there is an accident and in case I forget who I am.
1. I need to take it easy. I’m cutting back to 6 days a week.
2. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. !?!?!?? Why so late?
3. My running gear are my only clothes under 10 years old.
4. How come I can’t get a running shoe discount with my AARP card?
5. I ran horribly. I was 2 minutes off my PR…from 20 years ago.
6. I am out of shape. I ran a 20 miler the other day and needed a nap.
7. I was so glad I beat that kid in the race. He was only 40!
8. Do they make these tights with extra support?
9. I hate it when my shirt is older than the winner of the race.
10. I wear a Road ID for 2 reasons, if there is an accident and in case I forget who I am.
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