Why do you run?
Congratulations to all the racers on a great weekend! Ally is the proud owner of a new PR (1:45:26) at the ARC half marathon. Awesome time! Terry ran the 5k and didn't PR, but it looks like he had a good race. Aaron and I also did the Finger Lakes Triathlon (Olympic distance). We both had great races and were very happy with our run times. Did I miss anyone who raced this weekend?
All right…this is supposed to be about this week’s run. We’ll make it a little different this week at Aaron’s request.
- 1 mile warm-up
- 2 x 1/2 mile repeats with 1/4 mile rest between each, total 1.5 miles
- 1 mile Indian relays – Run in a line at a pace that is easy for everyone. The person at the back of the line sprints at full speed to the front of the line and then slows to the pace of the group. It is a fun way to get in some sprints.
- 1 mile cool down
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Sweating out the winnings is key! :)
That is a very interesting question. I haven't had a PR (at any distance) in months - more like years, do not like to drink after races - and certainly never won anything drinkable, have gained several pounds this year, and have leg pain with basically every step I run.
Time for something different?
Way to make me think, Kelly. First, shouldn't it be "Native American Relays"? Or perhaps "Casino Relays"?
As for your question - much like "anonymous" I haven't had much personal success or satisfaction lately. But I have found other ways to enjoy running and the running community. Things like bringing smiles and laughter to Paige's Butterfly Run, bringing a large team and a large donation (relative to the event size) to the Making Tracks for Celiacs event, and heading up a group that gets a lot of compliments at the Liverpool Relay for Life. Even performing "RACKs" at local triathlons and seeing the smiles on strangers faces as they pass by (as fast as humanly possible) has been enriching. I even used to organize an informal running group that people seemed to enjoy and that gave me satisfaction.
So, I'll answer that while my personal running train has been derailed by poor choices and by injuries the last couple years, I've found that the camaraderie of the running community makes it enjoyable just to hang around the station.
Yea Indian run! Sounds great! See ya later! :)
Have you seen how I eat? :) I run to burn off steam, attempt to stay in shape and spend time with my favorite person when she isn't busy leaving me in the dust. There is also the motivation of trying to hold onto whatever lead I can build in a triathlon. Last but not least, it is a little rough to get out on the bike 6 months of the year.
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