29 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Trail Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
28 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in 2010 McKay Hollow Madness Trail Run, Race Reports, Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running
26 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
24 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
22 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
20 March 2010
There were about 180 runners lined up at the starting line near an old brick church in Mooresville, Alabama. The first thing I noticed was our local speedsters, David Riddle and Josh Whitehead, who were both toeing the starting line. This should make for a very fast race. As it turned out, it did and with a photo finish, David overtaking Josh with 50 meters to go to the finish and winning by one second. At least that's how I was told. I was nowhere near them after the first turn just a few hundred yards into the race. However, I had a pretty good day myself. Again, I managed to get my heart rate up very high, very early. I'm not sure that's a good thing. Anyway, no one wil ever say I don't always push myself to the limit. I actually maxed out at 192 close to the finish line. The first mile was really fast for me, as usual. I get swept up in the moment and always think I can hang with that leader pack, if only for a brief moment. Shortly after that first half mile, I dropped my pace to a more reasonable level and I was able to pretty much sustain that pace for most of the race. I had a couple of slow moments which cost me a couple of spots, being overtaken by guys that had been hanging behind me for a couple of miles but I didn't care. My goal was to try to hold on to that early pace and I almost managed, missing my target goal of sub 7 minute per mile pace by only 3 seconds. Mile 6, 9 and 10 were the toughest for some reason. More than anything, I struggled mentally for a moment. This race takes place mostly on long country roads with not a lot of activity around you. As a result, you were able to see over a mile ahead. As a result, I noticed runners way way ahead of me which somehow seemed depressing. I knew I was running my own race but it still sucks sometimes to actually be able to visualize the distance you still have to cover in a race and this race course did allow runners to do just that. I prefer winding roads with short horizons. However, this rather flat course did allow me to get another PR. That's always a good day. I shaved over four minutes off the finish time from my last 10 miler in Birmingham last month. I just love doig races as training runs. I will be back next year, hopefully chasing another PR.
Posted by Ultra Kraut in 2010 Rocket Run Ten Miler, Endurance Running, Race Reports, Running, Ultra Running
19 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
17 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
14 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in 2010 Delano Park 12 Hour Run, Delano Park 12 Hour, Endurance Running, Race Reports, Running, Ultra Running
08 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
07 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in 2010 UAH Spring 10K Road Race, Endurance Running, Race Reports, Running, Ultra Running
Posted by Ultra Kraut in 2010 UAH Spring 10K Road Race (Post-Race), Endurance Running, Race Reports, Running, Ultra Running
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Ultra Running
05 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
04 March 2010
The temperatures felt really mild and it was actually sunny when I came home from the office, so I decided that shorts and a long sleeve tech shirt would be enough protection. Big mistake. After I had been gone for about a mile, I realized that it got colder as soon as the sun was gone, significantly colder, tremendously colder, you get the point. By the time I realized it, I chose not to track back and just deal with it. I also wore a running hat. Since it would be mostly dark during my run, the hat would help me keep the headlights from the oncoming traffic out of my eyes. I decided to pick up the training pace right away to stay warm. At the bottom of Monte Sano Mountain, the race course contains one of the most challenging hills I have ever encountered on a shorter distance race. That section of my training run was the only place my heart rate went above 170. Otherwise, my heart rate was averaging 145. After I completed the 10k course I continued to track back to my house for a total of 11 miles. Keeping my heart rate at such a low level, imagine my surprise when I uploaded my run from my Garmin Forerunner and realized that I ran a sub 9 minute per mile pace. I never really felt winded at all and this run had a couple of serious hills in it as well. Overall, a great run. Let's see if I can get outta bed in the morning for my weekly long run.
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
02 March 2010
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running
Posted by Ultra Kraut in Endurance Running, Running, Training Logs, Ultra Running