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Monday Nov 9, 2020 #
4 PM
Cycling - Bianci Mt Bike 38:42 [3] 5.29 mi (7:19 / mi) +35m 7:10 / mi
Around the block, just to get my heartbeat up a bit. Some trail, some pavement, and "a ride into the sunset" just as I came over the solar array/sand pit rim facing west.
Sunday Nov 8, 2020 #
7 AM
Road Running warm up/down 11:44 [2] 1.4 mi (8:23 / mi)
shoes: Altra, Escalante
Road Running race 3:16:42 [3] 26.29 mi (7:29 / mi) +401m 7:09 / mi
shoes: Altra, Escalante
Manchester City Marathon - it's a toughy!
Slower time than I expected but explainable (sun, gravely rail trail, and some late steep hills), plus I battled calf cramping after mile 19 - I wasn't the only one.
I had expected the Goffstown rail trail to be paved and/or smoothed packed dirt. Well for the most part it was not smooth, but wavy. That, and ever so slight incline on the way to the turn around (miles 16 - 19) took a lot of energy. Then, with the sun and temperatures climbing (60 - 70 degrees) I started having slight cramping in the left leg. So I had to go into lower gear, so that I did not aggravate it. My cramping episodes and my stopping at the aid stations are clearly visible on my pace profile.
In the end, it could have been a lot worse. I made it ok through the first half that had a lot of climb. I enjoyed the scenery, And although I had studied the course map, it is still nicer to run a new route than one that you are familiar with and know all the tough spots beforehand.
Another bonus: I ended up trading places throughout the race with a guy, who ended up being a neighbor 1/2 km down the road from me. Both, he and his wife ran the marathon. There may be some "socializing" running in the works...
I was first in my age class - really nobody around. Also beat the M60 - 64s, and was just behind # 2 of M55-59. Overall 77th out of 388 finishing.
Slower time than I expected but explainable (sun, gravely rail trail, and some late steep hills), plus I battled calf cramping after mile 19 - I wasn't the only one.
I had expected the Goffstown rail trail to be paved and/or smoothed packed dirt. Well for the most part it was not smooth, but wavy. That, and ever so slight incline on the way to the turn around (miles 16 - 19) took a lot of energy. Then, with the sun and temperatures climbing (60 - 70 degrees) I started having slight cramping in the left leg. So I had to go into lower gear, so that I did not aggravate it. My cramping episodes and my stopping at the aid stations are clearly visible on my pace profile.
In the end, it could have been a lot worse. I made it ok through the first half that had a lot of climb. I enjoyed the scenery, And although I had studied the course map, it is still nicer to run a new route than one that you are familiar with and know all the tough spots beforehand.
Another bonus: I ended up trading places throughout the race with a guy, who ended up being a neighbor 1/2 km down the road from me. Both, he and his wife ran the marathon. There may be some "socializing" running in the works...
I was first in my age class - really nobody around. Also beat the M60 - 64s, and was just behind # 2 of M55-59. Overall 77th out of 388 finishing.
Saturday Nov 7, 2020 #
10 AM
Road Running 23:59 [3] 3.19 mi (7:31 / mi)
shoes: Altra, Escalante
Easy short run around the block. Already hot in the sun. Hope to be able to stay cool tomorrow...
Thursday Nov 5, 2020 #
12 PM
Road Running 52:40 [3] 7.01 mi (7:31 / mi) +50m 7:21 / mi
shoes: Altra gray (Torin 4)
Last Workout before the marathon. On WH road with gentle climbs.
1.5 m warmup, 3m at MPace, 3 min rest, 0.6m at 10k pace 1 min rest, then warmdown.
1.5 m warmup, 3m at MPace, 3 min rest, 0.6m at 10k pace 1 min rest, then warmdown.
Wednesday Nov 4, 2020 #
10 AM
Trail running (track workout in between) 1:10:48 [3] 8.29 mi (8:32 / mi) +68m 8:20 / mi
shoes: Altra gray (Torin 4)
Trails to/from CW and a track workout in between
3 x 1200 (HM pace) w. 2 min rest, then 3 x 400 10k pace w. 2 min rest. Beautiful day with just a slight headwind.
3 x 1200 (HM pace) w. 2 min rest, then 3 x 400 10k pace w. 2 min rest. Beautiful day with just a slight headwind.