He had a good day - not far off a PR.
He had a good day - not far off a PR.
Smoove wrote:
He had a good day - not far off a PR.
Indeed! Negative splits ... well below 1:25 pace for the second half. Congratulations, outsiderunner.
Smoove wrote:
He had a good day - not far off a PR.
Indeed! Looks like he met his goal and then some. Looking forward to hearing what he says!
1:26 mid. Congrats!
I selfishly hope he is unhappy with the result and will start a new but highly entertaining thread entitled "Disappointed at NYC Half -- Should I go back to back?"
I'm selfishly hoping that he changes his mind and runs the NYC Marathon this year so that he and I can attempt the sub-3 together!
Angryjohnny wrote:
I selfishly hope he is unhappy with the result and will start a new but highly entertaining thread entitled "Disappointed at NYC Half -- Should I go back to back?"
"My half pr was quite soft, so even though I was battling an IT injury all winter I really think I should have been faster. Not to mention my negative split indicates I could and should have run faster....My dentist thinks I'm in 1:22 shape right now. Plus, I'm certain the Gatorade/water ratio was a little bit low. Should I try to break 1:25 tomorrow in my training run?"
Good run tho.
David S. Pumpkins wrote:
"My half pr was quite soft, so even though I was battling an IT injury all winter I really think I should have been faster. Not to mention my negative split indicates I could and should have run faster....My dentist thinks I'm in 1:22 shape right now. Plus, I'm certain the Gatorade/water ratio was a little bit low. Should I try to break 1:25 tomorrow in my training run?"
Good run tho.
Not being facetious, but was that a recent quote, or was that from back around the time he was contemplating the back-to-back marathon attempt?
I'm thinking you've gotta cut the man a little slack for the winter! I know I'm not in as good a shape now as I was last October. 1:26 indicates some good fitness...definitely enough to work with for his upcoming sub-3 attempt this Fall.
David S. Pumpkins wrote:
"My dentist thinks I'm in 1:22 shape right now."
I gotta get a new dentist. All I ever hear from mine is how I need to floss more.
He was just channeling his inner-outside runner.
This is great stuuf, folks--thanks.
David S.P.: you are a very funny guy. Your post made me laugh.
I got home a little while ago, and it is late, and I am tired. I will post details and thoughts tomorrow. Overall, I am happy with the run. I knew I had a negative split going, and was enthused when I saw the splits. I was surprised by how congested it was in the first six miles of the race.
No, my dentist does not think I am in 1:22 shape, though my hygenist loves to talk running with me :-)
Also, I prefer Vitamin Water to Gatorade...and I usually like a 1:1 ratio (using spring water). Otherwise, it is too sweet.
Would love to run with you Toadlips. Remember, you started this :-)
Good night, and all the best...
Say what you will about outsiderunner but he takes the trolling in stride.
Congrats.
Angryjohnny wrote:
David S. Pumpkins wrote:"My dentist thinks I'm in 1:22 shape right now."
I gotta get a new dentist. All I ever hear from mine is how I need to floss more.
Here you go...
http://drkiplitton.com/...but I hear it's a bit difficult to see him at times...
It is all good, zzzzzz, and thanks.
Feeling pretty good this morning, though tired. Calves are sore, but they have the "good" sore feeling. Interestingly, and strangely, I started feeling this after about the third mile in the race yesterday. Thankfully, it did not increase much during the race, and I was able to run normally. Perhaps it was the hills in Central Park. They did surprise me a bit, as they seemed tougher than I had thought they would be. So far, so good with the IT band. It was a little sore last night.
So I did not forget, here are the pertinent numbers from the race....
Mile splits as per my Garmin:
7:11, 6:37, 6:37, 6:41, 6:38, 6:25, 6:17, 6:12, 6:28, 6:23, 6:25, 6:24, 6:18
Per the Garmin, my half marathon time was 1:24:51, and I ran 13.34 miles for the race. I started the watch as I went over the timing mats.
The race went pretty much according to plan. I wanted to be careful in the hills in the first six miles. I was surprised, though, about the congestion, as I thought it would break up after a mile or two. I ended up doing quite a bit of weaving while in Central Park.
I felt very good going through midtown, in the middle portion of the race, looking forward to getting to the West Side Highway. I missed checking my splits suring the middle and latter part of the race and was running by feel. I felt good on the West Side Highway, but got a little bored in miles 9 and 10.
Toward the end of mile 10, I spotted this younger woman who was running very smoothly, with a strong cadence and passing people. I had been passing people, and decided to get behind her, though not right behind her. She ran a very nice last three miles or so. I followed her to the end. She wore bib number 415.
It was fun, though dark, going through the tunnel in the thirteenth mile. It was a nice change of scenery. Coming out of the tunnel, there was a hill, and a turn. I knew I was getting near the end, and picked it up a tad more. I was happy and feeling good, but did not have an accurate idea about my time as I was focused on finishing well and I had also started pretty far back in the corral. Hence, the clocks scared me a bit during the race, but I knew that my pace was good.
It was a good race, and I am happy to have run it. Nice shirt and finisher medal. Logistics were better than those of the NYCM. Will rest today and take it easy this week. I have lots of ideas for spring and summer training. I am thinking of doing a block of higher mileage (perhaps 90 mpw)...easy miles. Would not want it to be anywhere near a goal race, though, such as a marathon, as I would not want to risk burnout.
I have learned a lot from this experience. To go in on low mileage and perform well was very illuminating. Before the 40-mile and 48-mile weeks here recently, I had averaged only 23 mpw in the previous eight or nine weeks. Tapered to 36 miles two weeks prior, and ran three times for 18 miles before this Sunday. Indeed, being rested prior to the race is very, very important.
All the best to everyone here...
Congratulations, Outsiderunner. A great result for sure. A good summer's hard work and 2:55 might be within reach--on a fast course, that is.
Someone else posted about how congested it was up front in the AA corral and how tons of slower runners had made their way forward toward the back of the elites with the result being that the first few miles were a mess even over and above what would be expected from the hills and headwind.
I think you benefitted greatly in this race from your historical heavy volume and intensity. I do think your plan to go with a pretty high volume but lower intensity will be a good one, especially if you listen to your body and back off of the volume too from time to time.
In any event, good job in gutting out a near PR despite the adverse training conditions the last few months.
Thanks so much, Smoove and Er. I very much appreciate the comments. Yes, I look for a summer of good, hard work, and to train smartly.
Peace and happy running...
Nice run. Way to finish strong.
Angryjohnny wrote:
Nice run. Way to finish strong.
Thanks very much, angryjohnny. You are getting ready for Boston, right? All the best...
Yes. 28 days til go time. Pretty tired from high intensity and volume the last couple weeks but otherwise feeling fit and fast at 184 lbs (down 15 from December). Achilles is a non-issue.