The sunshine was compliments of the creator, (not a cloud in the sky) and the horseshit compliments of the mennonites of Waterloo County.
What a perfect day for a perfect workout! It was a bit cool for the start (just above freezing) but I determined to go sleeveless anyway. It was also cool to arrive at the start line just 2 minutes before the gun went off.
Only 100 runners in the marathon which made me very happy. That way there was not too much interfering with the mennonites and their buggies on their way to church.
As planned I simply monitored my heart rate, and very effectively kept it under 140 for the first 30 kms. After that I stopped looking and ran based on intensity.
I probably told you that the furthest I have previously gone was 35 kms, and so when I arrived at that point still feeling totally in control I knew it would be a successful day.
In terms of running a negative split (second half faster) it was the best marathon I have ever ran. My second half was 4 minutes quicker This was slightly aided by the wind direction which was brisk at times. and thankfully at my back for the last 14 kms, but still quite a success.
My final finish times was 3:33:08 which is about 5:03/km. Considering I rested for only 2 days prior I am totally thrilled with that result.
The goal for the day was to have a tough, long workout that contributed to my fitness, without causing me any down time. Mission accomplished. Right back at it tomorrow.
My Ironman shoes stood the test of 42.2 kms and I am now convinced that I need to make at least a temporary change of footwear. The Ironman shoes are for racing only as they are much lighter and would definitely result in injury if I ran in them every day....so I bought some new Sauconys after the race.
The course itself was right down my alley. Almost exclusively rural there was even a section on gravel, and of course there was the covered bridge. I was a little disappointed that the floor was paved over top of the timbers, but still a cool thing. The course was also extremely well marked, and well marshalled, for such a small race. I'm pretty sure I want to do it again next year!
I felt like an athlete today. I finished 3rd out of 17 in my age group, and the best part was passing another old guy 2 kms from the finish. I only learned afterward that he was in my age group. I was never passed all day.
(run 42.2 kms, 3:33:08)
"I will charge thee nothing but the promise that thee will help the next man thee finds in trouble"---Mennonite proverb
Love
Peter
What a perfect day for a perfect workout! It was a bit cool for the start (just above freezing) but I determined to go sleeveless anyway. It was also cool to arrive at the start line just 2 minutes before the gun went off.
Only 100 runners in the marathon which made me very happy. That way there was not too much interfering with the mennonites and their buggies on their way to church.
As planned I simply monitored my heart rate, and very effectively kept it under 140 for the first 30 kms. After that I stopped looking and ran based on intensity.
I probably told you that the furthest I have previously gone was 35 kms, and so when I arrived at that point still feeling totally in control I knew it would be a successful day.
In terms of running a negative split (second half faster) it was the best marathon I have ever ran. My second half was 4 minutes quicker This was slightly aided by the wind direction which was brisk at times. and thankfully at my back for the last 14 kms, but still quite a success.
My final finish times was 3:33:08 which is about 5:03/km. Considering I rested for only 2 days prior I am totally thrilled with that result.
The goal for the day was to have a tough, long workout that contributed to my fitness, without causing me any down time. Mission accomplished. Right back at it tomorrow.
My Ironman shoes stood the test of 42.2 kms and I am now convinced that I need to make at least a temporary change of footwear. The Ironman shoes are for racing only as they are much lighter and would definitely result in injury if I ran in them every day....so I bought some new Sauconys after the race.
The course itself was right down my alley. Almost exclusively rural there was even a section on gravel, and of course there was the covered bridge. I was a little disappointed that the floor was paved over top of the timbers, but still a cool thing. The course was also extremely well marked, and well marshalled, for such a small race. I'm pretty sure I want to do it again next year!
I felt like an athlete today. I finished 3rd out of 17 in my age group, and the best part was passing another old guy 2 kms from the finish. I only learned afterward that he was in my age group. I was never passed all day.
(run 42.2 kms, 3:33:08)
"I will charge thee nothing but the promise that thee will help the next man thee finds in trouble"---Mennonite proverb
Love
Peter
All of it = wonderful! Sounds like a perfect day to me! I hope you fully enjoyed every bit and just revelled the successful day.
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Michael
Right on!
ReplyDeleteway to go, you old fart!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great race Pete! You must be pleased. Way to go :)
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