Last weekend, I ran a very solid 12 miles around Alameda and the Bay Farm path. The next day, I got my PhD :)
This weekend, I chose to do a hilly 10 mile run- with over 1130 feet of elevation gain. This involved running up Broadway Terrace and up through Piedmont. My quads were pretty achy after the run. I thought that the hilly training would help prepare me for next week's trail 1/2 marathon. Yeah, I impulsively signed up for the race and just want to enjoy spending time on the East Bay's trails!!
May 28, 2012
May 14, 2012
Cinderella
This weekend was chock-full of running! On Saturday, I ran the Cinderella trail 10k in the East Bay Regional Park system. The race was fun and well organized. This was my first race of 2012. Since it was a trail race, I just ran by effort, also letting the terrain dictate my pace.
I started pretty hard and worked to weave my way around people on the single track trail. I was cruising on the flatter sections! I ran some of the uphills but hiked a long & super steep uphill around mile 4. Closer to the end of the race, my legs were achey from the terrain. There was a rocky downhill that I walked down, and, unfortunately, several women sped down past me :O I kicked it in at the finish and felt like I'd worked hard throughout the race.
On Sunday, I went for a scenic, classically San Francisco run with R....We ran down Golden Gate Park, up past the Cliff House, and absorbed a misty but awesome view of the GG Bridge! I tried to soak up the views since I'll be moving eastwards & won't have views of the Pacific Ocean. At the end of the 10 miler, my legs still had some pep. All in all it was a fantastic long run.
I started pretty hard and worked to weave my way around people on the single track trail. I was cruising on the flatter sections! I ran some of the uphills but hiked a long & super steep uphill around mile 4. Closer to the end of the race, my legs were achey from the terrain. There was a rocky downhill that I walked down, and, unfortunately, several women sped down past me :O I kicked it in at the finish and felt like I'd worked hard throughout the race.
On Sunday, I went for a scenic, classically San Francisco run with R....We ran down Golden Gate Park, up past the Cliff House, and absorbed a misty but awesome view of the GG Bridge! I tried to soak up the views since I'll be moving eastwards & won't have views of the Pacific Ocean. At the end of the 10 miler, my legs still had some pep. All in all it was a fantastic long run.
April 22, 2012
Up to Ten
I ran 10 miles in Tilden Park this morning. And, even with the hills, I had some pep left in my legs at the end. I think that means that my mileage build up is going pretty well and, of course, that makes me happy :)
I aim to build my long runs up to about 14 miles in June. Right now, I'm not worried about speed. I just want my running to be about strength, endurance, and fun---that means enjoying my favorite routes & spending time on the roads and trails.
I aim to build my long runs up to about 14 miles in June. Right now, I'm not worried about speed. I just want my running to be about strength, endurance, and fun---that means enjoying my favorite routes & spending time on the roads and trails.
April 5, 2012
March 25, 2012
The Run Down
To catch up, I did a couple fun races in the fall (a 5 miler in September, a 4 miler in October, a 10k in November, and a 5k at the very end of November). I ran most of the races with friends and family, which was terrific! I also did some trail running around the East Bay in the fall and winter (big thanks, XL). I am pretty sure that I'll do a trail race in mid-May.
Today I ran 40 minutes in the neighborhood- with a solid uphill and then a very nice downhill. Running gives me a certain amount of faith and hope that, yes, there's sunshine and that my body can be strong.
July 4, 2011
Summer running
This isn't really a patriotic post, but I did wear a blue and white tank top on today's run :) We're actually/finally having some hot, sunny weather in the Bay Area, which makes it feel like it's really summer.
I went for a fantastic run on my birthday and thought a bit about how my running-life has unfolded....A year ago, I was training my tail off for a half marathon, including waking up very, very early to do tough workouts in the heat & humidity of New Jersey's summer. Two years ago, I was gearing up for the SF Marathon with long runs in SF and Tiburon. Three years ago, I was learning all about trail running, and Jenica & I celebrated my 30th bday by running up Mt. Tam :) Four years ago, I was on my honeymoon and being oh-so-lazy on the beaches of the Greek Islands (no complaints about that!!). And, this October will be the 10th anniversary of running my first marathon, which was the Chicago Marathon that I ran with Carolyn. Finally, it's been almost 20 years (eeeek!) since I started running high school cross country with Coach Heiser.
I went for a fantastic run on my birthday and thought a bit about how my running-life has unfolded....A year ago, I was training my tail off for a half marathon, including waking up very, very early to do tough workouts in the heat & humidity of New Jersey's summer. Two years ago, I was gearing up for the SF Marathon with long runs in SF and Tiburon. Three years ago, I was learning all about trail running, and Jenica & I celebrated my 30th bday by running up Mt. Tam :) Four years ago, I was on my honeymoon and being oh-so-lazy on the beaches of the Greek Islands (no complaints about that!!). And, this October will be the 10th anniversary of running my first marathon, which was the Chicago Marathon that I ran with Carolyn. Finally, it's been almost 20 years (eeeek!) since I started running high school cross country with Coach Heiser.
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