Henry Rono training for masters mile record. PART II

It sounds as though things are going great, Henry. Any idea what your weight is now?

Are you going to the Austin Marathon? I remember reading on their web page you were going to be a VIP at the race? I think they said you, Paul McMullen, Craig Virgin and Steve Jones. I know Patti Dillon has already started her traveling.

Glad to see the quest continues. Good luck!

Tom

Hey, forgot about your birthday on Monday. Happy 55! /Drew

Drew Eckmann wrote:

Hey, forgot about your birthday on Monday. Happy 55! /Drew

Drew Eckman long time no heard. Are you still kicking? I wasn't sure, you are out there in the cold.

Ha! my birthday was barely days before Valentines day.Many were wishing me birthday and I was getting surprises most of the day.

"Do Kenyans celebrate birthdays," said my roommate.I say I don't know what you are talking about.

Yesterday about."Happy Valentine day." again my roommate keep surprising me."What is that?" I said.

"Where do you come from?"said one of my friend.

"I'm an ancient guy." I said That was the end of conversation.All we do now stare one another and do the running for the shake of exercise physiology health that is all.

Thanks Drew good to hear from you.

Henry

wineturtle wrote:

Are you going to the Austin Marathon? I remember reading on their web page you were going to be a VIP at the race? I think they said you, Paul McMullen, Craig Virgin and Steve Jones. I know Patti Dillon has already started her traveling.

Glad to see the quest continues. Good luck!

Tom

I know I was going there just to do VIP.But someone who was born to run can't stare the meat on the plate without saliva dripping on his cheeks.I felt attempted-I say let me try.That way, I can quench my appetite for the up coming race and settle my stomatch.

All these days of running is a promotion of my appetite and I have one-perhaps the muscles are not ready.But at least I have the thirst-I will try this one-half-marathon.

Henry

Henry Rono wrote:

wineturtle wrote:

Are you going to the Austin Marathon? I remember reading on their web page you were going to be a VIP at the race? I think they said you, Paul McMullen, Craig Virgin and Steve Jones. I know Patti Dillon has already started her traveling.

Glad to see the quest continues. Good luck!

Tom

I know I was going there just to do VIP.But someone who was born to run can't stare the meat on the plate without saliva dripping on his cheeks.I felt attempted-I say let me try.That way, I can quench my appetite for the up coming race and settle my stomatch.

All these days of running is a promotion of my appetite and I have one-perhaps the muscles are not ready.But at least I have the thirst-I will try this one-half-marathon.

Henry

Henry Thanks for the quick reply- Enjoy the race,the people and the whole event nature of the trip. I look forward to hearing about your half marathon exploits.

The miles are in the bank so the only thing left for you to do is be sure to tie the laces well.

Tom

Do we have henry's result

I spoke to Henry by phone on Friday and could not pin him down yes or no but do not think he will be tempted enough this trip to test himself at the half marathon distance.

New world record wrote:

Do we have henry's result

Yes it went like this:

The 255 days of training no training that day.I woke 4 am to be at airport by 5:30 am,I needed day off anyway,but my collogues Patti Dillon runs everyday with her duagther for two hours.But not Raven just 20-30 minutes for her age.

The 256 days of training Patti and Raven kept me in the mood of running brings back my running memories.And I kept running for 160 minutes which equates 18 miles she said I didn't know.I always run for these minutes and never change them into miles.I learned this after meeting Patti.

The 257 day of training.It was this race Austin half-marathon running with tight hamstring from the day before;anyhow i manage the pace of 7 minutes and change.I finish and the clock says 1:41.12 minutes.

My left hip has a sharp pain that it hurts like a needle.I hope this should not lead to hip replacement.I like my race today it was a training run.Now I know where I'm at.

Beside enjoyment of running I was able to meet Graic Virgin my running raval going back, 1976 when Virgin and I nailed the NCAA X-Country Championship in Texas the NCAA 10k record. The record still standing 28:06 for me he ran 28:24 and between us was Samson Kimobwa.

I had along weekend for sure.I ran without a number.That is why it is not in computer if you are looking over the internet.The meet the director had no plans for me to run it anyway.I met: Steve Jones,Geff Galloway,Patti Dillon Graic Virgin and me sitting on the panel and answering questions.

I'm tired I need to sleep.I will write more tomorrow.

Henry

Busy days!

Enjoy your rest.

wineturtle wrote:

I spoke to Henry by phone on Friday and could not pin him down yes or no but do not think he will be tempted enough this trip to test himself at the half marathon distance.

Finally I ended up running after evening well rested.sitting in whirlpool for 35 minutes losen up my hamstring that goes all the way to gluters on the left leg.

It was great talking with you "wineturtle" he calls himself wineturtle.I had great discussion with you on Friday with Patti.Talking about old good days the joy of running and passion.

The following day Patti,Raven and I went for long run in the morning.It was great to see the happy faces of joy of running whih it takes me back to my old days of running enjoyment.

Henry

Henry, congrats on the "race"; sounds like you got a little beat up though. (Just the body reminding you to take it gradually.....you're not 25 anymore!) I found out from Saucony that they shipped out 3 pairs of shoes to you in Albuquerque about a week ago; did you get them yet? Take care, Henry. STEVE

Steve Hoag wrote:

Henry, congrats on the "race"; sounds like you got a little beat up though. (Just the body reminding you to take it gradually.....you're not 25 anymore!) I found out from Saucony that they shipped out 3 pairs of shoes to you in Albuquerque about a week ago; did you get them yet? Take care, Henry. STEVE

Steve,I 'm going to check them in few minutes as soon as they open the office this morning.I will let you know.

Ha! the race was a bit tougher.

Henry

Henry: check out all these cool pics of you running in college on this website.

http://www.runningentertainment.com/Running%20Shots-17.htm

Congrats, Henry on your run at the half marathon. Take it easy and the pains will go away.

Steve (NM)

Rono fan... wrote:

Henry: check out all these cool pics of you running in college on this website.

http://www.runningentertainment.com/Running%20Shots-17.htm

I don't see Henry on there. Try again.

the missing link wrote:

Rono fan... wrote:

Henry: check out all these cool pics of you running in college on this website.

http://www.runningentertainment.com/Running%20Shots-17.htm

I don't see Henry on there. Try again.

go to the BOTTOM of the page, then you can check out 20 additional pages.

Wow, great shots! Henry is everywhere in there.

check out pages 5-7 and esp 14