Done!
Serious misgivings re; today's 1/2. If it was raining or parking was a hassle, was prepped to bail. Other races. But, this would complete the 5 borough series, and, was preregged. So, did it.
Glad I did.
Helped to know the logistics beforehand though. There usually is parking @ the stadium, not today-there was a big S.I. day thing hap'nin' there, so use the adjoining lots. In addition, you hadda be ready to sit forever after. I didn't leave the parking lot 'til 12:30. Staten island is ALWAYS a pain in the ass-either one lane getting off the island, or some other 'roid. But again, glad I did it. Lost steam after 6.5 miles, but I did ok. Also, my predawn Dim Sum peep was there-we're never alone. AND, 1200 metres from the finish, Dennis Walcott! Bastard came in @ 1:48. Scary dude.
While waiting in the parking lot, some Long Island usual suspects said hi! Really, never ever alone. just don't expect to get out quick.
All in all, no rain, I'm good.
*Pic of the medal below.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Day 1598
5k this am, @ my second home. Not a bad thing; w/manana's 1/2, today really should be a rest day. So, a 5k's the next best thing. Worked out. Rain had been predicted from yesterday through tomorrow. Thus far, nothing. So, got my miles yesterday, this am's 5k is a go, and manana's 1/2 looks dry. Was half hoping to bail on manana's race, Staten Island suuuuuuuuuucks, but, need the miles.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Day 1597
Made it!!!!!
Another week under our belt! And best (so far), no rain! Might get my miles in dry.
Manana, 5k @ the Y. Nice. Reminds me of the old days when we were a cohesive group. Then Sunday, if it doesn't rain, a 1/2. The worst one-Staten Island. But, to you it's a 1/2, to me, 4 hours of peace away from Bitch. AND, a medal! Plan B, the 10k in Bed Stuy.
Another week under our belt! And best (so far), no rain! Might get my miles in dry.
Manana, 5k @ the Y. Nice. Reminds me of the old days when we were a cohesive group. Then Sunday, if it doesn't rain, a 1/2. The worst one-Staten Island. But, to you it's a 1/2, to me, 4 hours of peace away from Bitch. AND, a medal! Plan B, the 10k in Bed Stuy.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Day 1596
Better!
After doing 86th w/Pret, was concerned pace would suffer. All worked out. Makes sense really. 6.5-10 with rolling hills, alternating with 5 flat @ a faster pace. Felt good.
And until now, rain held off. Good. Next couple'a days will be dicey. This is why we get miles while we can!
Bitch breaking my balls for taxes. Next year, I'll have mine done solo. This is what I get for taking care of them for years. Can't wait to see Its reaction when It realizes It'll havta pay. Imagine having nothing taken out/no deductions. That was fine as long as I did them. Satan's finished being used.
After doing 86th w/Pret, was concerned pace would suffer. All worked out. Makes sense really. 6.5-10 with rolling hills, alternating with 5 flat @ a faster pace. Felt good.
And until now, rain held off. Good. Next couple'a days will be dicey. This is why we get miles while we can!
Bitch breaking my balls for taxes. Next year, I'll have mine done solo. This is what I get for taking care of them for years. Can't wait to see Its reaction when It realizes It'll havta pay. Imagine having nothing taken out/no deductions. That was fine as long as I did them. Satan's finished being used.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Day 1595
Didn't suck
Did 86th ave w/Pret, not bad. Really should'a been a rest day after doing a half, but if you treat the half as a training run, it's just another day. Thus, rather than 6.5 with rolling hills, did 5 flat @ race pace. Pret's injury pace is my race pace, so it worked out. And, since I'd been doing The Line daily, mixing it up doesn't suck either.
Not bad, just gotta go with the flow!
Come in, in Tupperware is the remainder of my birthday cake, with a stickit note marked "keith's." Amazing, you really can't make this shit up.
Did 86th ave w/Pret, not bad. Really should'a been a rest day after doing a half, but if you treat the half as a training run, it's just another day. Thus, rather than 6.5 with rolling hills, did 5 flat @ race pace. Pret's injury pace is my race pace, so it worked out. And, since I'd been doing The Line daily, mixing it up doesn't suck either.
Not bad, just gotta go with the flow!
Come in, in Tupperware is the remainder of my birthday cake, with a stickit note marked "keith's." Amazing, you really can't make this shit up.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Day 1594
What goes around...
Got a text from Pret, didn't fall off the earth I guess, gonna lace 'em up this am for old times sake.
Actually got my miles in yesterday, rain was predicted, it didn't hit until evening. Good. Really should'a taken a day off after the 1/2, but if I really treated the 1/2 as a training run, the break isn't necessary. Plus, going short (er) with Pret, it evens out.
Got a text from Pret, didn't fall off the earth I guess, gonna lace 'em up this am for old times sake.
Actually got my miles in yesterday, rain was predicted, it didn't hit until evening. Good. Really should'a taken a day off after the 1/2, but if I really treated the 1/2 as a training run, the break isn't necessary. Plus, going short (er) with Pret, it evens out.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Day 1593
Happy Birthday!
54 years old. Come in, I'd hung my marathon bibs in the kitchen, gone. Figures. An actual accomplishment, in the garbage. As he sits and stays high, and It lifts not a finger. But It has the closet. Friggin' psycho. I can move my stuff, but It'll still be nuts. Good thing it teaches religion (?).
Did the half, great way to celebrate a birthday. Did well for the first 6.5, then well...suffice to say I didn't break 2 hours (my dream). Yes, hadda take walk breaks, but yes, I also was in the 50%. Nice.
Later in the evening, a birthday cake and stratch off tickets. I was touched and surprised.
54 years old. Come in, I'd hung my marathon bibs in the kitchen, gone. Figures. An actual accomplishment, in the garbage. As he sits and stays high, and It lifts not a finger. But It has the closet. Friggin' psycho. I can move my stuff, but It'll still be nuts. Good thing it teaches religion (?).
Did the half, great way to celebrate a birthday. Did well for the first 6.5, then well...suffice to say I didn't break 2 hours (my dream). Yes, hadda take walk breaks, but yes, I also was in the 50%. Nice.
Later in the evening, a birthday cake and stratch off tickets. I was touched and surprised.
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