Mid-week longie...
A big thanks to everyone that left comments about the race. I don't think it matters what level you are at, how long you've been running for, what sort of training/mileage you do, etc - everyone needs encouragement, advice, feedback, praise, perspective, whatever... and I'm so glad to be able to get it here. Its all about sharing experiences as far as I'm concerned. I love reading about other peoples events as well as sharing mine, I have both laughed and cried over other bloggers posts and I have learnt one hell of a lot too. And not just about running either... Long may it continue!! (Takes a swig of coffee in the absence of any wine!!) Here, here!!
The results are now posted on the CR NZ website on the O'Hagans page. Turns out I was 15th home overall. The course records are below - they've been standing for a fair while too!
Men's Record - Scott Winton 14.43 on 22 Mar 2004
Women's Record - Rachel Penney 17.07 on 11 Oct 2004
Walker's Record - Rodney Thorne 28.24 on 07 Feb 2005
2 Apr 07 - Tonights O'Hagan's run was completed in near perfect conditions - although still warm, there was a nice cooling breeze on the course which made for comfortable running. A good number [175] of entrants, mainly stalwarts from the last five years, made the pilgrimage for the last ever O'Hagan's run. Evergreen David Drummond showed the youngsters a clean pair of heels with a competent 16.53 run, leading in Simon Jager [17.02] and Craig Haslip [17.59]. Newcomer Vicky Montgomerie was first lady in 20.35, Michelle Russell second in 22.34, and Simone Carmichael followed in 23.03. Rodney Thorne was once again best of the walkers in 29.21.
Wednesday 04/04/07:
After the double whammy on Monday I took Tuesday as a rest day, despite pulling up well from the racing.
This morning I was out the door by 5.30am in lovely conditions - still, dark, quiet... for my mid-week longish run. The aim today was to keep the pace around 5min/kms for the first 10kms or so before upping the pace a bit over the last five (as per advice from a couple of bloggers) - and to hopefully avoid the heavy, tired legs I experienced last week after the big hill just before turn-around...
Therefore I checked the pace fairly regularly today. Was sitting just under 5min pace most of the time on the way out. When I hit the hill I just kept it slow and steady all the way to the top - no attempting to power up it to get it over and done with as quickly as possible! More importantly I think - I took it slower coming back down it too. Its tempting to let yourself go and I know its good to be able to power downhill in races, but I think this is what killed my legs a bit last week. Today I cruised down and felt no ill effects on the way back - much nicer! When I had about 5km left to go I picked up the pace and sat on 4.30min/kms quite happily till the end.
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady/up-tempo run: 1hr, 12min - 15.19kms - Ave 4.44min/kms.
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
I am soooo looking forward to the 4 day break over Easter. I would also usually be looking at it as an opportunity to fit in longer runs without having to get up quite so early! However as both my Mum and Courtney's Dad are going to be away for most of the break, I won't have a babysitter and may not be getting in very much running at all :-( I certainly won't be doing a long run with the group on Saturday - Courtney has a friend staying on Friday night and leaving two 7 yr olds alone in the house just ain't an option! I am hoping that Todd may be having Courtney on Friday morning before he goes away, so I may be able to get a decent run in then. Then probably on the Sunday I will take Courtney with me to the track - along with her soccer ball or bike and some chocolate Easter eggs(!) and she can play in the middle while I run around her! Hey, I'm sure I'll squeeze it in somehow - and its not all about me after all!!
I swear they must be putting something addictive in the seaweed at my fave sushi place! I am soooo addicted to sushi right now its just not funny! Oh and avocado! I always love it but right now I'm craving it every day! SO if its tuna or salmon sushi with double avocado - I'm even happier! YUM!! I love it so much!!
The results are now posted on the CR NZ website on the O'Hagans page. Turns out I was 15th home overall. The course records are below - they've been standing for a fair while too!
Men's Record - Scott Winton 14.43 on 22 Mar 2004
Women's Record - Rachel Penney 17.07 on 11 Oct 2004
Walker's Record - Rodney Thorne 28.24 on 07 Feb 2005
2 Apr 07 - Tonights O'Hagan's run was completed in near perfect conditions - although still warm, there was a nice cooling breeze on the course which made for comfortable running. A good number [175] of entrants, mainly stalwarts from the last five years, made the pilgrimage for the last ever O'Hagan's run. Evergreen David Drummond showed the youngsters a clean pair of heels with a competent 16.53 run, leading in Simon Jager [17.02] and Craig Haslip [17.59]. Newcomer Vicky Montgomerie was first lady in 20.35, Michelle Russell second in 22.34, and Simone Carmichael followed in 23.03. Rodney Thorne was once again best of the walkers in 29.21.
Wednesday 04/04/07:
After the double whammy on Monday I took Tuesday as a rest day, despite pulling up well from the racing.
This morning I was out the door by 5.30am in lovely conditions - still, dark, quiet... for my mid-week longish run. The aim today was to keep the pace around 5min/kms for the first 10kms or so before upping the pace a bit over the last five (as per advice from a couple of bloggers) - and to hopefully avoid the heavy, tired legs I experienced last week after the big hill just before turn-around...
Therefore I checked the pace fairly regularly today. Was sitting just under 5min pace most of the time on the way out. When I hit the hill I just kept it slow and steady all the way to the top - no attempting to power up it to get it over and done with as quickly as possible! More importantly I think - I took it slower coming back down it too. Its tempting to let yourself go and I know its good to be able to power downhill in races, but I think this is what killed my legs a bit last week. Today I cruised down and felt no ill effects on the way back - much nicer! When I had about 5km left to go I picked up the pace and sat on 4.30min/kms quite happily till the end.
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady/up-tempo run: 1hr, 12min - 15.19kms - Ave 4.44min/kms.
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
I am soooo looking forward to the 4 day break over Easter. I would also usually be looking at it as an opportunity to fit in longer runs without having to get up quite so early! However as both my Mum and Courtney's Dad are going to be away for most of the break, I won't have a babysitter and may not be getting in very much running at all :-( I certainly won't be doing a long run with the group on Saturday - Courtney has a friend staying on Friday night and leaving two 7 yr olds alone in the house just ain't an option! I am hoping that Todd may be having Courtney on Friday morning before he goes away, so I may be able to get a decent run in then. Then probably on the Sunday I will take Courtney with me to the track - along with her soccer ball or bike and some chocolate Easter eggs(!) and she can play in the middle while I run around her! Hey, I'm sure I'll squeeze it in somehow - and its not all about me after all!!
I swear they must be putting something addictive in the seaweed at my fave sushi place! I am soooo addicted to sushi right now its just not funny! Oh and avocado! I always love it but right now I'm craving it every day! SO if its tuna or salmon sushi with double avocado - I'm even happier! YUM!! I love it so much!!
posted by Vicky @ 4/04/2007 08:45:00 pm
3 Comments:
At Wed Apr 04, 10:52:00 pm,
MorseyRuns said…
15th over all! Congratulations. Enjoy your break- Can Courtney ride her bike beside you (or do you go too fast?)
At Wed Apr 04, 11:10:00 pm,
Ruune said…
I love that you thought of the easter break as a chance to do more running - I had the same thought!!
Anyway, I hope you get a good couple of longer runs in.
At Thu Apr 05, 02:14:00 pm,
beakus said…
I seem to be doing belated congrats all round today! :oD that is an amazing report and result MAR! Huge congrats!
I love the sentiment in your post today... it's so true :o) I too have learnt sooo much from reading blogs and perusing Ausrun.
And I am anotehr one who immediately thought "yay! lots of running time!" when I think of the long weekend, I hope you do get a bit of time for those long runs :o)
Can't believe it... the word verification says 'plod' :oD maybe I'll take its advice for my run later... :oD
B.
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