I did manage to beat my time by 2 min and 15 seconds! very proud of that! I can't wait for next year!
This is just me trying to stay healthy! with out goals I get off track so that is why I am doing this blog to help me journal and keep my self on track. Since I started running I have a ton more energy and have lost 10lbs! I really enjoy road races! On top of that I have made some AWESOME friends!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
The Climb 2012
We did it again!!! 789 stairs straight up. I am so proud of our team "I did it my way". 2 of our team mates placed. Kara took 3rd for her age group and Gaelin took 2nd for his.
I did manage to beat my time by 2 min and 15 seconds! very proud of that! I can't wait for next year!
I did manage to beat my time by 2 min and 15 seconds! very proud of that! I can't wait for next year!
motivated again!!
Things to challenge my self and motivate me again. I have been training very hard!!! I am currently up to an 8 mile run. soon to be running 13.1!!!!!!
April 15th
2012 Cape Cod Half Marathon---so excited to finally be doing this!
June 16th
Boston Ruckus- 4miles of 20+ obstical courses.
http://www.runruckus.com/ruckus-boston-2012.html
April 15th
2012 Cape Cod Half Marathon---so excited to finally be doing this!
June 16th
Boston Ruckus- 4miles of 20+ obstical courses.
http://www.runruckus.com/ruckus-boston-2012.html
Sunday, May 22, 2011
"Reach the Beach" 2011
The RTB Relay: Wachusett to Westport will took place in Massachusetts, starting in Princeton, MA at the Mount Wachusett Ski Area and finishing at Horseneck Beach State Reservation in Westport, MA.
We had a 12 person team that rotated through 36 transition area's that covered 200 miles. Each relay team member ran 3 legs of varying lengths and difficulty.
I woke up at 4am Friday Morning and Amanda picked me up at 5. Then we were off to meet up with the rest of the team. We met up at 5;50 am and drove to Wachusett to check in. We had 2 vans 6 runners in each and we rotated. The 2 vans met up every 6th leg to pick up our last runner and for them to drop off there first. I was in van 1.
Our first runner Amanda took off (at 930 am) up a steep hill at Wachusett mountain. Then went through our rotation of 12. My 1st leg (leg 3) was 6 miles long and it was a beautiful run. I felt like I flew right through it at about 9:30 min a mile!
The race continued on through the night and each runner had to wear reflective gear and headlamps which would be the only light provided to us in those REALLY dark hours. Let me tell you THAT WAS SCARY and I wanted to cry. My 2nd leg (leg 15) was 6 miles and 4 of it was down a long 2 lane road in what I would call back roads with very little lighting and HEAVY fog and not enough signs. The fog was so heavy that my light from my headlamp made it even harder to see...I had never ran so fast. My first mile was about a 9 min miles but then I turned on to "the road" and took off avg and 8.15min mile. at about mile marker 4 my team finally caught up with me so I slowed down to about a 10 min mile. I was sooooo glad for that leg to be done with!!
After the second leg we were all so tired so we took about 1hour 45min nap before we had to get up and do our 3rd leg. We flew right through this leg on adrenaline. my leg (leg 27) was ONLY 3 miles and it actually felt easy probably because I was so ready to be done. I ran that in a 9:30 min a mile.
Our team crossed the finish line about 6:45pm Sat night!
Our team was called "WTF were we thinking" and we finished in 140th place the the average pace of 9 min and 50 seconds. I am sooooooo proud of us.
So I got home at 8:15 pm took my first shower and went to bed. Then woke up Sunday Morning and went to run the Evan's run 5K. I did not run it fast but I did finish.
In all this weekend I ran 18 miles...not to bad since I have not even been running a year.
Where it all Began!
Orientation
Photo opp
Amanda all geared up to take off on the first leg...straight up Wachusett Mt.
and she is off!!!! (around 930 am)
Team Photo's. The photo on the top right is the whole team running it in to the finish line(around 630pm)!!!
Cheers!
(Click on Collage to view pictures)
Random photo's of me running!
Relaxing in between legs.
Getting ready for 2nd leg (around 630 pm)...Night time runs suck. My second leg was about 10pm on a 2 lane road in the fog. Worse night ever. I was so scared!!
Stretching, yoga and goofing off! Getting ready for 3rd leg! (Around 7am)
(Click on Collage to view pictures)
DONE!! Party time! and a massage!
VAN 1
Misc collage
We had a 12 person team that rotated through 36 transition area's that covered 200 miles. Each relay team member ran 3 legs of varying lengths and difficulty.
I woke up at 4am Friday Morning and Amanda picked me up at 5. Then we were off to meet up with the rest of the team. We met up at 5;50 am and drove to Wachusett to check in. We had 2 vans 6 runners in each and we rotated. The 2 vans met up every 6th leg to pick up our last runner and for them to drop off there first. I was in van 1.
Our first runner Amanda took off (at 930 am) up a steep hill at Wachusett mountain. Then went through our rotation of 12. My 1st leg (leg 3) was 6 miles long and it was a beautiful run. I felt like I flew right through it at about 9:30 min a mile!
The race continued on through the night and each runner had to wear reflective gear and headlamps which would be the only light provided to us in those REALLY dark hours. Let me tell you THAT WAS SCARY and I wanted to cry. My 2nd leg (leg 15) was 6 miles and 4 of it was down a long 2 lane road in what I would call back roads with very little lighting and HEAVY fog and not enough signs. The fog was so heavy that my light from my headlamp made it even harder to see...I had never ran so fast. My first mile was about a 9 min miles but then I turned on to "the road" and took off avg and 8.15min mile. at about mile marker 4 my team finally caught up with me so I slowed down to about a 10 min mile. I was sooooo glad for that leg to be done with!!
After the second leg we were all so tired so we took about 1hour 45min nap before we had to get up and do our 3rd leg. We flew right through this leg on adrenaline. my leg (leg 27) was ONLY 3 miles and it actually felt easy probably because I was so ready to be done. I ran that in a 9:30 min a mile.
Our team crossed the finish line about 6:45pm Sat night!
Our team was called "WTF were we thinking" and we finished in 140th place the the average pace of 9 min and 50 seconds. I am sooooooo proud of us.
So I got home at 8:15 pm took my first shower and went to bed. Then woke up Sunday Morning and went to run the Evan's run 5K. I did not run it fast but I did finish.
In all this weekend I ran 18 miles...not to bad since I have not even been running a year.
Where it all Began!
Orientation
Photo opp
Amanda all geared up to take off on the first leg...straight up Wachusett Mt.
and she is off!!!! (around 930 am)
Team Photo's. The photo on the top right is the whole team running it in to the finish line(around 630pm)!!!
Cheers!(Click on Collage to view pictures)
Random photo's of me running!
Relaxing in between legs.
Getting ready for 2nd leg (around 630 pm)...Night time runs suck. My second leg was about 10pm on a 2 lane road in the fog. Worse night ever. I was so scared!!
Stretching, yoga and goofing off! Getting ready for 3rd leg! (Around 7am)
(Click on Collage to view pictures)
DONE!! Party time! and a massage!
VAN 1
Misc collage
Monday, April 4, 2011
Reach the Beach
I just registered for a 200 mile relay!!!
http://ma.rtbrelay.com/race.php
I will be running 3 different legs.
Leg 3: Prince of Peace Parish to Comet Pond State Boat Ramp: 5.98 miles: moderate [map]
This leg meanders through a quiet, forested road as you leave the Town of Princeton and head southwest towards Hubbardston. TA3 will be at the boat ramp parking area on your right.
Leg 15 (QUIET ZONE): Robert Adams Middle School to Medway High School: 5.67 miles: moderate [map]
Quiet Zones begin with Leg 14 after 9:00pm.
Leg 27 (QUIET ZONE): St Mary's Church to Sysco Boston: 2.7 miles: easy [map]
I am very excited an nervous!
http://ma.rtbrelay.com/race.php
I will be running 3 different legs.
Leg 3: Prince of Peace Parish to Comet Pond State Boat Ramp: 5.98 miles: moderate [map]
This leg meanders through a quiet, forested road as you leave the Town of Princeton and head southwest towards Hubbardston. TA3 will be at the boat ramp parking area on your right.
Leg 15 (QUIET ZONE): Robert Adams Middle School to Medway High School: 5.67 miles: moderate [map]
Quiet Zones begin with Leg 14 after 9:00pm.
Leg 27 (QUIET ZONE): St Mary's Church to Sysco Boston: 2.7 miles: easy [map]
I am very excited an nervous!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
10 K
Today I ran the Cohasset 10 k with a few friends! This is such a georgous run. About 50% of it was on the water and the other was looking at LARGE beautiful houses! There where a ton of hills which made the run harder but I liked it!!! I finished the race at 63 min and 8 sec. I will do it again next year!!!
Amanda and I were taking pictures while running so the quality is not that great but I just had to share the view!!
Amanda and I were taking pictures while running so the quality is not that great but I just had to share the view!!
Monday, March 28, 2011
7.5 miles
My friend Amanda and I went for a run the other day with a goal of 6.2 miles. We printed out the map, got in the car and headed to Cohasset MA. We double checked the map and took off running. Well we managed to take a wrong turn and our 6.2 mile run turned into 7.5 Miles!!!!! We ARE ready to run our first 10K on Sunday. YAY this is 1.5month earlier than I originally wanted to run a 10k but I feel like I am ready!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Marfield 5k
Today my friends and I ran the Marshfield 5k. It was a bit cold but tons of fun to get back outside running again!!
I ran this in 29:12 min which I think is pretty good since I have not been running on the regular outside since Nov.
The run was really flat, the second half of the run was right on the water which was beautiful!
I ran this in 29:12 min which I think is pretty good since I have not been running on the regular outside since Nov.
The run was really flat, the second half of the run was right on the water which was beautiful!
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