Update
by Mike W. @ It's Not Over 'Til You're Underground
It's been a while since I've written an update. The IronTeam "off-season" is pretty full - lots of parties, planning, recruiting, meetings, etc. On top of all that, there's Run Team track workouts, buddy runs, long runs, parties, dinners, etc. So yeah... busy.
Some highlights...
1. Fundraising -- We hit $4,000. Thanks so much to everybody for their support!
2. 11-Mile Huddart Park Run -- OUCH! Lots and lots of hills. Over 2 1/2 hours to cover 11 miles?? You've got to be kidding!
3. Tempo Runs -- OUCH! I've been working on improving my speed. In order to do that, you hve to run faster... Duh... So I've been doing workouts like 3x12 minutes at Tempo pace - which for me is about 9:30 miles. I can do the repeats. It's just hard to stay motivated to keep pushing that hard for that long without somebody to chase.
4. Pac Grove Sprint -- FUN! Not my fastest outing, but fast enough to finish 19th of 29 in my age group. My run was 18:15 which would mean I ran 9:07 for the miles. I still think it was a bit short, but I'll take it. Definitely my fastest run on that course.
5. Ironman Canada -- FUN and INSPIRING. 59 of 61 athletes crossed the finish line. Hundreds of friends, family, and teammates provided support throughout the day and night.
Some highlights...
1. Fundraising -- We hit $4,000. Thanks so much to everybody for their support!
2. 11-Mile Huddart Park Run -- OUCH! Lots and lots of hills. Over 2 1/2 hours to cover 11 miles?? You've got to be kidding!
3. Tempo Runs -- OUCH! I've been working on improving my speed. In order to do that, you hve to run faster... Duh... So I've been doing workouts like 3x12 minutes at Tempo pace - which for me is about 9:30 miles. I can do the repeats. It's just hard to stay motivated to keep pushing that hard for that long without somebody to chase.
4. Pac Grove Sprint -- FUN! Not my fastest outing, but fast enough to finish 19th of 29 in my age group. My run was 18:15 which would mean I ran 9:07 for the miles. I still think it was a bit short, but I'll take it. Definitely my fastest run on that course.
5. Ironman Canada -- FUN and INSPIRING. 59 of 61 athletes crossed the finish line. Hundreds of friends, family, and teammates provided support throughout the day and night.