Time: 67:12
Distance: 13.75k
Pace: 4:53
Map
It was another early morning, but compared to yesterday it was like I got to sleep in. Mad and I drove over to Rockefeller State Park and put in a nice easy run to let the legs recovery. I needed the gentle pace around the Rockies and Stone Barns because it's easy to get a bit out of hand running on such scenic paths. It will be nice to come back here in the winter knowing training will still be possible as the farm needs to be plowed in order to feed the animals. Also, I think I'm finally getting to know the park as I started to recognize many more of the intersections. I still have a long ways to go until I feel comfortable running there solo, but there will be many more runs at the Rockies in my future.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
Rockefeller State Park
Time: 78:12
Distance: 16.08k
Pace: 4:52
Map
Meagan, Madeleine and I arrived to the main entrance of Rockefeller State Park well before the sun was up. Both Meagan and I were sporting our nerdy head lamps for the first 40 minutes of the run. It is always a good run at The Rockies and this was no difference. We thankfully had Madeleine to show us the way otherwise we would have been terribly lost due to the darkness and multiple trail splittings. I have run here three times now and have little clue as to where I am in the park. At times I recognize certain bridges or turns, but for the most part I let Mad do the leading.
The park was a little in disarray due to the recent snow storm that brought down several trees and more branches. On multiple occasions we ducked under or jumped over debris across the path. When we got back to the pond near the main entrance, Mad finished up while Meagan and I ran a few extra loops. We have a busy day planned today in NYC that won't allow us to double. We even got in some drills and strides afterward in the parking lot.
The rest of the day was spent going back and forth between publisher meetings. We met with Women's Heath, Runner's World/Running Times, Endurance and Footwear News. It was good to see that many thought Karhu is going in the right direction with our advances in technology and materials.
The day ended with drinks and dinner in Midtown with Jay, Lauren, Theoden, Mike & Pam, Alejandro, Bob Heck, and Scott Helms. We then walked up to the Runner's World party where Amby Burfoot was presented an award and I got to catch up with Dave Strassburg (Strassburg Sock). Next we took a cab down to Union Square with one of the grumpiest cabbies in NYC. He thought we smelled like garlic. He didn't smell too good either. The Puma Letsrun Party was an Ivy League event and I got to visit with Employee #1 (Emory Mort), the Brojos, Zac Hine and other hasbeens of the sport.
Distance: 16.08k
Pace: 4:52
Map
Meagan, Madeleine and I arrived to the main entrance of Rockefeller State Park well before the sun was up. Both Meagan and I were sporting our nerdy head lamps for the first 40 minutes of the run. It is always a good run at The Rockies and this was no difference. We thankfully had Madeleine to show us the way otherwise we would have been terribly lost due to the darkness and multiple trail splittings. I have run here three times now and have little clue as to where I am in the park. At times I recognize certain bridges or turns, but for the most part I let Mad do the leading.
The park was a little in disarray due to the recent snow storm that brought down several trees and more branches. On multiple occasions we ducked under or jumped over debris across the path. When we got back to the pond near the main entrance, Mad finished up while Meagan and I ran a few extra loops. We have a busy day planned today in NYC that won't allow us to double. We even got in some drills and strides afterward in the parking lot.
The rest of the day was spent going back and forth between publisher meetings. We met with Women's Heath, Runner's World/Running Times, Endurance and Footwear News. It was good to see that many thought Karhu is going in the right direction with our advances in technology and materials.
The day ended with drinks and dinner in Midtown with Jay, Lauren, Theoden, Mike & Pam, Alejandro, Bob Heck, and Scott Helms. We then walked up to the Runner's World party where Amby Burfoot was presented an award and I got to catch up with Dave Strassburg (Strassburg Sock). Next we took a cab down to Union Square with one of the grumpiest cabbies in NYC. He thought we smelled like garlic. He didn't smell too good either. The Puma Letsrun Party was an Ivy League event and I got to visit with Employee #1 (Emory Mort), the Brojos, Zac Hine and other hasbeens of the sport.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tapping The Rockies
Time: 76:51
Distance: 17.54k
Pace: 5:02
Map
It was an early wake up call, but I suppose it's keeping me honest as I am making the rounds in NY and CT today for work. I got in late last night after a crap workout with Jay Holder's new team in NYC. When Madeleine got up I asked where she was headed for her run. She said The Rockies so there was little chance I was going to pass that up after my run earlier this week that was along a somewhat busy highway.
We arrived at the most amazing trail head entrance not too far from Pleasantville where Madeleine lives. It was drizzling and really dark out. Fortunately, she had a tiny flashlight one of her co-workers had given her recently. We set out on the trail and were saved by the light of that little flashlight. We would have been totally screwed had she not been given it. The sun came up about 20 minutes later making it safer to run along the crushed gravel paths of Rockefeller State Park.
I wasn't concerned about pace and just wanted the time on my feet. It was good to chat with Madeleine as we got to talk about all things running. She's a big running dork as well and updates the Westchester Track Club's website frequently with results. The rain stopped at some point during the run which was key as I only had t-shirt to wear. I'm definitely going to have to come back to The Rockies for a workout sometime this fall before the snow makes the trails too difficult to run on. I'm not about to take up snow shoeing or cross-country skiing.
Distance: 17.54k
Pace: 5:02
Map
It was an early wake up call, but I suppose it's keeping me honest as I am making the rounds in NY and CT today for work. I got in late last night after a crap workout with Jay Holder's new team in NYC. When Madeleine got up I asked where she was headed for her run. She said The Rockies so there was little chance I was going to pass that up after my run earlier this week that was along a somewhat busy highway.
We arrived at the most amazing trail head entrance not too far from Pleasantville where Madeleine lives. It was drizzling and really dark out. Fortunately, she had a tiny flashlight one of her co-workers had given her recently. We set out on the trail and were saved by the light of that little flashlight. We would have been totally screwed had she not been given it. The sun came up about 20 minutes later making it safer to run along the crushed gravel paths of Rockefeller State Park.
I wasn't concerned about pace and just wanted the time on my feet. It was good to chat with Madeleine as we got to talk about all things running. She's a big running dork as well and updates the Westchester Track Club's website frequently with results. The rain stopped at some point during the run which was key as I only had t-shirt to wear. I'm definitely going to have to come back to The Rockies for a workout sometime this fall before the snow makes the trails too difficult to run on. I'm not about to take up snow shoeing or cross-country skiing.
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