Time: 58:14
Distance: 8.17 miles
Pace: 7:08
Map
I was able to meet up with some of the guys and put in some casual miles along the Booty Loop. I'm not a big fan of running the Booty Loop as I'd rather watch those running on the standard 3.3 mile loop near the Queens campus. The footing isn't great, scenery is boring and the cars are rushing by. Honestly, I would rather find miles in the neighborhood, but the surface isn't grass. I was able to run with Edgar a bit and tried to freshen up on some Spanish.
Showing posts with label campus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label campus. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Needing to Run Easy
Time: 61:33
Distance: 8.08 miles
Pace: 7:36
Map
I was out on the roads this morning with Scott Cooper and Tony Clement, two OU track athletes. School starts in a few days and the athletes are filtering in from around the country. We took a horrible route up to the GT using Berry Rd. I'm not sure why but these two didn't seem to know the side streets that are much quieter. They were also content to jog on the sidewalk. The pace was really slow and it sounded like neither of them got much sleep, but that's not a great excuse. I got to bed late due to the workout and my back isn't appreciating things. My lower calves are tight as well and I'm not sure if stretching is going to help. I need to use my massage stick several times today in hopes of breaking up the garbage.
Distance: 8.08 miles
Pace: 7:36
Map
I was out on the roads this morning with Scott Cooper and Tony Clement, two OU track athletes. School starts in a few days and the athletes are filtering in from around the country. We took a horrible route up to the GT using Berry Rd. I'm not sure why but these two didn't seem to know the side streets that are much quieter. They were also content to jog on the sidewalk. The pace was really slow and it sounded like neither of them got much sleep, but that's not a great excuse. I got to bed late due to the workout and my back isn't appreciating things. My lower calves are tight as well and I'm not sure if stretching is going to help. I need to use my massage stick several times today in hopes of breaking up the garbage.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Brave the Rain
Time: 42:24
Distance: 6.04 miles
Pace: 7:01
Map
I laced the boots up this morning despite the rain but working out wasn't going to happen. I spun through campus and then jogged down to Scotty's. There wasn't a whole lot going on with this run, it was intentionally short because I thought that just maybe I would get in a workout this evening.
I made a smart move by not running too far because Jailhouse would still like me to run a track workout after work. He thinks the missing piece to my training is the true speed work and than can only be found on the oval. I agree with him wholeheartedly, so after work it's time to cut shapes.
Distance: 6.04 miles
Pace: 7:01
Map
I laced the boots up this morning despite the rain but working out wasn't going to happen. I spun through campus and then jogged down to Scotty's. There wasn't a whole lot going on with this run, it was intentionally short because I thought that just maybe I would get in a workout this evening.
I made a smart move by not running too far because Jailhouse would still like me to run a track workout after work. He thinks the missing piece to my training is the true speed work and than can only be found on the oval. I agree with him wholeheartedly, so after work it's time to cut shapes.
Monday, August 17, 2009
From the Track
Time: 53:53
Distance: 8.05
Pace: 6:41
Map
I ran from the OU track this morning after catching up with the news online and drinking coffee at Starbucks this morning. The legs felt good while I was running on the Lloyd Noble Loop or "grass loop" as some call it. The pace was casual and it dropped as each mile was beeped off by Mr. Garmin. I got to run past Norman High School but there were no footballers out on the field this time. I finished up with a few moments to spare and caught the bus into work.
Distance: 8.05
Pace: 6:41
Map
I ran from the OU track this morning after catching up with the news online and drinking coffee at Starbucks this morning. The legs felt good while I was running on the Lloyd Noble Loop or "grass loop" as some call it. The pace was casual and it dropped as each mile was beeped off by Mr. Garmin. I got to run past Norman High School but there were no footballers out on the field this time. I finished up with a few moments to spare and caught the bus into work.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Something Steady
Time: 68:16
Distance: 11.02
Pace: 6:11
Map
I had some steady miles on the schedule this morning and Meagan has a standard 3 mile uptempo run. We shared the effort together as she ran a few minutes before I started. I got to run just under two miles as a warm up and then my splits with her were: 6:21, 6:25, 6:13. I then went on to solo a few miles at 5:58, 5:41, 5:43, 5:38, 5:28, 6:00. The majority of my solo effort was run into the wind in a neighborhood with lots of turns. I didn't feel great but I made sure to not fuss over the pace. The easiest part of the run came during the final mile when I noticed I was running 6:00 pace on my "cool down." I had decided to run easy the final mile back to the apartment with the wind at my back. I was still clipping along despite the fact it really felt like I was walking.
I have a big workout tomorrow that I think I will do on the track. It's a 6 mile tempo run at 5:00 pace which is basically my 10k pr/pb. I need to get focused and go to bed asap.
Distance: 11.02
Pace: 6:11
Map
I had some steady miles on the schedule this morning and Meagan has a standard 3 mile uptempo run. We shared the effort together as she ran a few minutes before I started. I got to run just under two miles as a warm up and then my splits with her were: 6:21, 6:25, 6:13. I then went on to solo a few miles at 5:58, 5:41, 5:43, 5:38, 5:28, 6:00. The majority of my solo effort was run into the wind in a neighborhood with lots of turns. I didn't feel great but I made sure to not fuss over the pace. The easiest part of the run came during the final mile when I noticed I was running 6:00 pace on my "cool down." I had decided to run easy the final mile back to the apartment with the wind at my back. I was still clipping along despite the fact it really felt like I was walking.
I have a big workout tomorrow that I think I will do on the track. It's a 6 mile tempo run at 5:00 pace which is basically my 10k pr/pb. I need to get focused and go to bed asap.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Catching a Break
Time: 58:23
Distance: 8.02 miles
Pace: 7:16
Map
Wow. What a difference a few degrees can make. The heat broke a bit and Meagan and I were out for our morning run from Main St. We ran the "Meagan Loop" that takes us south of town. My legs weren't too beat up from the race which is a good sign of the fitness.
The big part of the day occurred up in Oklahoma City at the Memorial. I had never visited the Memorial other than the few minutes we spent in part of the museum while I was at the marathon luncheon. The woman who was an organizer of the luncheon, Stacy, offered to give a private tour to myself, Meagan, Roger and pops. We met her in the lobby and she took us through the museum explaining the layout, the artifacts, the history, the committees, the state and national response, and the changed legislation. Everything about the event is documented, shared and explained in the truest and fairest manner possible. The tour was an emotional and uplifting experience considering the implications of the attack. When I ran the marathon I recognized the race was the Memorial's largest fundraiser but I didn't understand all the facts about the tragic event. Nor did I know individuals who had been affected by the bombing. That all changed after Stacy's tour because the museum puts a face to the day.
On the morning of April 19th, 1995, 168 lives were lost in one of the largest domestic terrorist attacks on the United States. As a competitor at the OKC Marathon, I knew about the 168 lives but I didn't know names. I didn't know faces. I didn't know their stories. That all changed this Monday during Stacy's tour and I thank her greatly. The OKC Memorial Marathon is more than a race, it's an event that raised $450,000 for the museum and the remembrance of those 168 individuals and their families.
I have been to the San Diego Marathon, Austin Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, San Jose Marathon and know a lot about Boston, Chicago and New York, but I couldn't tell you which organizations they benefit. While the Memorial Marathon is a relatively small race that doesn't offer prize money, doesn't recruit big runners, has poor weather and a course that I couldn't describe as scenic, it is a great race that I'm proud to have been a part of this year. I would love to return to the race course and defend my title next year.
Distance: 8.02 miles
Pace: 7:16
Map
Wow. What a difference a few degrees can make. The heat broke a bit and Meagan and I were out for our morning run from Main St. We ran the "Meagan Loop" that takes us south of town. My legs weren't too beat up from the race which is a good sign of the fitness.
The big part of the day occurred up in Oklahoma City at the Memorial. I had never visited the Memorial other than the few minutes we spent in part of the museum while I was at the marathon luncheon. The woman who was an organizer of the luncheon, Stacy, offered to give a private tour to myself, Meagan, Roger and pops. We met her in the lobby and she took us through the museum explaining the layout, the artifacts, the history, the committees, the state and national response, and the changed legislation. Everything about the event is documented, shared and explained in the truest and fairest manner possible. The tour was an emotional and uplifting experience considering the implications of the attack. When I ran the marathon I recognized the race was the Memorial's largest fundraiser but I didn't understand all the facts about the tragic event. Nor did I know individuals who had been affected by the bombing. That all changed after Stacy's tour because the museum puts a face to the day.
On the morning of April 19th, 1995, 168 lives were lost in one of the largest domestic terrorist attacks on the United States. As a competitor at the OKC Marathon, I knew about the 168 lives but I didn't know names. I didn't know faces. I didn't know their stories. That all changed this Monday during Stacy's tour and I thank her greatly. The OKC Memorial Marathon is more than a race, it's an event that raised $450,000 for the museum and the remembrance of those 168 individuals and their families.
I have been to the San Diego Marathon, Austin Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, San Jose Marathon and know a lot about Boston, Chicago and New York, but I couldn't tell you which organizations they benefit. While the Memorial Marathon is a relatively small race that doesn't offer prize money, doesn't recruit big runners, has poor weather and a course that I couldn't describe as scenic, it is a great race that I'm proud to have been a part of this year. I would love to return to the race course and defend my title next year.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Morning Shakeout
Time: 38:00
Distance: 5.11 miles
Pace: 7:26
Map
Great times were had last night at BJ's which meant we got out the door a little later this morning. However, there was a bit of excitement going on in Campus Corner that I needed to see. The "Biggest Loser" was having a casting call at O'Connell's which meant tons of blubber. I didn't say that. The line was backed up from the bar door all the way down to the street in front of the Deli. It was quite the scene. I'd give more information but you probably don't want to hear the messy details.
Meagan ran a few more miles but since I'm going streaking tonight I decided to turn in.
Distance: 5.11 miles
Pace: 7:26
Map
Great times were had last night at BJ's which meant we got out the door a little later this morning. However, there was a bit of excitement going on in Campus Corner that I needed to see. The "Biggest Loser" was having a casting call at O'Connell's which meant tons of blubber. I didn't say that. The line was backed up from the bar door all the way down to the street in front of the Deli. It was quite the scene. I'd give more information but you probably don't want to hear the messy details.
Meagan ran a few more miles but since I'm going streaking tonight I decided to turn in.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Her Loop
Time: 57:04
Distance: 8.00 miles
Pace: 7:08
This morning I hit the streets with Meagan in tow and ran "her loop." We still have a disagreement as to what this loop is called. She wanted to do a few miles up-tempo so just as we were nearing Scotty's house the pace dropped. She clicked off 6:27, 6:27 and 6:22 for three miles into the wind. I felt okay but not stellar.
Distance: 8.00 miles
Pace: 7:08
This morning I hit the streets with Meagan in tow and ran "her loop." We still have a disagreement as to what this loop is called. She wanted to do a few miles up-tempo so just as we were nearing Scotty's house the pace dropped. She clicked off 6:27, 6:27 and 6:22 for three miles into the wind. I felt okay but not stellar.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Easy Eight Miler
Time: 57:43
Distance: 8.01
Pace: 7:12
Map
At this point I'm just delaying the inevitable as I have a workout to do that I'm partially afraid of. I am also instructed to run steady but I didn't feel up to it this morning so I opted for an easy eight. Meagan and I ran the same loop as Monday morning and it went better for her. The weather was fantastic as the temps were definitely 10 degrees cooler this morning which makes a huge time difference.
Distance: 8.01
Pace: 7:12
Map
At this point I'm just delaying the inevitable as I have a workout to do that I'm partially afraid of. I am also instructed to run steady but I didn't feel up to it this morning so I opted for an easy eight. Meagan and I ran the same loop as Monday morning and it went better for her. The weather was fantastic as the temps were definitely 10 degrees cooler this morning which makes a huge time difference.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Tiempo en los Pies
Time: 57:24
Distance: 8.01
Pace: 7:10
Map
The run this morning with Meagan was strictly some time on the feet. We did a fairly standard loop that goes through campus and runs south near Hwy 9. There wasn't too much to report about the run other than Meagan's wheezing. She sounded absolutely terrible for some reason, thus I banished her from doubling in the evening.
Distance: 8.01
Pace: 7:10
Map
The run this morning with Meagan was strictly some time on the feet. We did a fairly standard loop that goes through campus and runs south near Hwy 9. There wasn't too much to report about the run other than Meagan's wheezing. She sounded absolutely terrible for some reason, thus I banished her from doubling in the evening.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Missing One
Time: 57:18
Distance: 8.01
Pace: 7:09
Map
Scotty was absent on this morning's run as he continues to rest the foot. Meagan and I were out the door for a jaunt around Norman. We didn't venture too far from Main St. which was fine because the pace needed to be easy. My legs felt exceptionally good this morning. I'm not sure if it's because of fitness gains or the cooler weather, but either way I'm loving the roads.
Distance: 8.01
Pace: 7:09
Map
Scotty was absent on this morning's run as he continues to rest the foot. Meagan and I were out the door for a jaunt around Norman. We didn't venture too far from Main St. which was fine because the pace needed to be easy. My legs felt exceptionally good this morning. I'm not sure if it's because of fitness gains or the cooler weather, but either way I'm loving the roads.
Friday, July 3, 2009
No Aches, No Pains
Time: 59:00
Distance: 8.04 miles
Pace: 7:20
Map
Meagan and I met Scotty out along Pickard for a standard run through Nompton. I'm glad I opted to not run the 10 mile progression/predator run this morning as it was already in the mid-70s. My legs were a little sluggish on the run but overall I felt pretty good. No aches or pains that would cause me to back off the training.
Distance: 8.04 miles
Pace: 7:20
Map
Meagan and I met Scotty out along Pickard for a standard run through Nompton. I'm glad I opted to not run the 10 mile progression/predator run this morning as it was already in the mid-70s. My legs were a little sluggish on the run but overall I felt pretty good. No aches or pains that would cause me to back off the training.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Water and Oil
Time: 78:52
Distance: 11.73 miles
Map
I was on the roads bright and early this morning to meet Scotty along Pickard. We were out the door a shade after 6:30 am for an effort that we've been doing the past few weeks. Again, we ran the first half of the run at our normal training pace before getting after it in the latter half. Mr. Downard was feeling frisky as we started the hard portion running south on Pickard. I could tell he wanted to perform better than he had the previous week. Despite the similar conditions, Scotty was on point. He led us through splits of: 5:33, 5:34, 5:27, 5:24, 5:17.
I wouldn't say that I felt great for the first 2 or 3 miles but I hung in there a few strides behind Scotty. I tried to relax and just let the pace and distance come by feel. Around 4 miles I finally started getting into the up-tempo section and decided to hit the front. We finished strong, ending near Lions (Lyons?) park. It was a step in the right direction, though I probably ruined the workout that was scheduled for tomorrow.
Distance: 11.73 miles
Map
I was on the roads bright and early this morning to meet Scotty along Pickard. We were out the door a shade after 6:30 am for an effort that we've been doing the past few weeks. Again, we ran the first half of the run at our normal training pace before getting after it in the latter half. Mr. Downard was feeling frisky as we started the hard portion running south on Pickard. I could tell he wanted to perform better than he had the previous week. Despite the similar conditions, Scotty was on point. He led us through splits of: 5:33, 5:34, 5:27, 5:24, 5:17.
I wouldn't say that I felt great for the first 2 or 3 miles but I hung in there a few strides behind Scotty. I tried to relax and just let the pace and distance come by feel. Around 4 miles I finally started getting into the up-tempo section and decided to hit the front. We finished strong, ending near Lions (Lyons?) park. It was a step in the right direction, though I probably ruined the workout that was scheduled for tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Conor Holt's Departure
Time: 59:20
Distance: 8.04 miles
Pace: 7:23
Map
Meagan and I left the house just before 8:00 am to run down to the parking lot at Timberdell and Jenkins. We were meeting up with Camille, Conor and Scotty for a jog around town. Camille and Conor head back to West Lafayette, Indiana this morning after a brief return to Nompton. Once we grouped up the girls went in one direction and the guys another. We don't like to mix and match much here in the bible belt.
We started out with a spin around a 3 mile loop that Conor maintains he would do all of his long runs on. During one session he says he ran 8 loops of the thing. It's a decent, soft, not too scenic loop near campus. I could maybe run 2, possibly 3 before I would have to venture elsewhere. Eight loops is a bit much. He also claims former Norman resident and current Nike employee, Tom Redding, once ran 9 loops. That's 27 miles on the same 3 mile course!
Our run for the most part was pleasant. The legs weren't too beat up from the 400s yesterday. Conor made mention of a similar workout one of his athletes did this year. Neither Scotty nor I could understand the Irish gibberish that was coming out of his mouth (think Eamonn O'Connor or Enda Johnson), but he was clearly excited about the amount of work. Anyway, point being is that my workout was similar to the Kiwi's workout and he ran ~29:50 for 10k a few weeks later. I guess that's encouraging news.
I finished up the run on Main St., said our farewells and proceeded upstairs.
Distance: 8.04 miles
Pace: 7:23
Map
Meagan and I left the house just before 8:00 am to run down to the parking lot at Timberdell and Jenkins. We were meeting up with Camille, Conor and Scotty for a jog around town. Camille and Conor head back to West Lafayette, Indiana this morning after a brief return to Nompton. Once we grouped up the girls went in one direction and the guys another. We don't like to mix and match much here in the bible belt.
We started out with a spin around a 3 mile loop that Conor maintains he would do all of his long runs on. During one session he says he ran 8 loops of the thing. It's a decent, soft, not too scenic loop near campus. I could maybe run 2, possibly 3 before I would have to venture elsewhere. Eight loops is a bit much. He also claims former Norman resident and current Nike employee, Tom Redding, once ran 9 loops. That's 27 miles on the same 3 mile course!
Our run for the most part was pleasant. The legs weren't too beat up from the 400s yesterday. Conor made mention of a similar workout one of his athletes did this year. Neither Scotty nor I could understand the Irish gibberish that was coming out of his mouth (think Eamonn O'Connor or Enda Johnson), but he was clearly excited about the amount of work. Anyway, point being is that my workout was similar to the Kiwi's workout and he ran ~29:50 for 10k a few weeks later. I guess that's encouraging news.
I finished up the run on Main St., said our farewells and proceeded upstairs.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Good Start to the Week
Time: 55:30
Distance: 8.00 miles
Pace: 6:56
Map
This was an easy morning run with Scotty where I felt tremendously relaxed. I noticed that my first mile was about 30 seconds faster than it normally registers (7:32 versus 8:00+). The legs were feeling great from the onset and I was having to relax during portions of the run. The heat was a little lower today which I'll take and appreciate. I don't think there was too much action out there this morning, no good stories to report. Maybe this evening's run will provide an adventure.
Distance: 8.00 miles
Pace: 6:56
Map
This was an easy morning run with Scotty where I felt tremendously relaxed. I noticed that my first mile was about 30 seconds faster than it normally registers (7:32 versus 8:00+). The legs were feeling great from the onset and I was having to relax during portions of the run. The heat was a little lower today which I'll take and appreciate. I don't think there was too much action out there this morning, no good stories to report. Maybe this evening's run will provide an adventure.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Slappers
Time: 112:32
Distance: 16.09 miles
Pace: 6:59
Map
We finally caught a break in the weather because when I woke up this morning it was sprinkling a bit. I was told that it was in the upper 60s which is about 10 degrees cooler at the start than recent mornings. I jogged up to the corner of Timberdell and Jenkins where I met up with Carrot Top, Scotty D, Conor Holt and Camille Herron. Conor and Camille are in town visiting family for a few days. Mr. Holt is a former Sooner, OK Runner employee and is the course record holder at the OKC Marathon. He is currently the men's distance coach at Purdue. It was great finally getting to meet the legendary Conor Holt a few nights ago at Jazz in June and even better to put in a run together.
We ran around Norman with no particular direction and even ran into former 1500m school record holder Salah Hussein. Conor gave us a few stories about running in Norman and some of his training philosophies at Purdue. It was a nice change of pace for the longer run. The legs felt strong and I was relaxed for the entirety of the run.
I need to add a new name to the collective list of munters, mingers and wagons. A slapper is basically the equivalent of mmw.
Distance: 16.09 miles
Pace: 6:59
Map
We finally caught a break in the weather because when I woke up this morning it was sprinkling a bit. I was told that it was in the upper 60s which is about 10 degrees cooler at the start than recent mornings. I jogged up to the corner of Timberdell and Jenkins where I met up with Carrot Top, Scotty D, Conor Holt and Camille Herron. Conor and Camille are in town visiting family for a few days. Mr. Holt is a former Sooner, OK Runner employee and is the course record holder at the OKC Marathon. He is currently the men's distance coach at Purdue. It was great finally getting to meet the legendary Conor Holt a few nights ago at Jazz in June and even better to put in a run together.
We ran around Norman with no particular direction and even ran into former 1500m school record holder Salah Hussein. Conor gave us a few stories about running in Norman and some of his training philosophies at Purdue. It was a nice change of pace for the longer run. The legs felt strong and I was relaxed for the entirety of the run.
I need to add a new name to the collective list of munters, mingers and wagons. A slapper is basically the equivalent of mmw.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Meagan's Pickard St. Miles
Time: 61:19
Distance: 8.90 miles
W/u: 17:36 for 2.22 miles
W/o: 4 x mile (Pickard St.)
C/d: 12:43 for 1.68 miles
Splits:
6:10 (2:03), 6:14 (2:04), 6:13 (1:59), 6:10
Meagan and I met up with Kristi along Jenkins this morning for a light workout. She planned on doing something like 4 or 5 by mile running up and down on Pickard St. I decided join the party and be the pacemaker (not the kind you put in the heart). Since I really just need to catch up on some posting I'll refer to Meagan's blog about this workout as I'm still running relatively easy to let the body recover from the half-marathon.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Splashpad Busted
Time: 56:55
Distance: 8.03 miles
Pace: 7:05
Meagan and I got in a little heat training this morning as we left the house a little after 10 am. It turned out being rather mild in temperature (low 80s), I guess I could have worn a long sleeve shirt if I was really after uncomfortable conditions. My legs felt great out there. The recovery is coming along as planned. There is a light workout tomorrow which will be the last prior to the race.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Mocha
Time: 70:52
Distance: 11.53 miles
Pace: 6:08
Map
Today's run was supposed to be yesterday's but neither Meagan nor I wanted to do it after flying. So, today was 5 miles easy, 5 miles uptempo which means Meagan runs for 30 mins alone before I join the party. I got in a full mile warm up today before starting Meagan's quicker miles. The first 6 miles were: 7:31, 6:31, 6:34, 6:22, 6:33, 6:23. Meagan looked good finishing up on Hwy Symmes and then I made the right hand turn parallel to the train tracks.
My next 5 miles were: 5:28, 5:26, 5:23, 5:32, 5:22. I felt much better on this run than I did last week with Scotty. I may have been the cooler temps. but hopefully my body is responding to the workload. In comparison to the 3 x 3 mile workout on Tuesday, the pace for today was tame and I felt like I could run 5:2x's comfortably. I have a workout tomorrow which will give me a bit more information on my level of fitness. I think the legs will respond well.
Distance: 11.53 miles
Pace: 6:08
Map
Today's run was supposed to be yesterday's but neither Meagan nor I wanted to do it after flying. So, today was 5 miles easy, 5 miles uptempo which means Meagan runs for 30 mins alone before I join the party. I got in a full mile warm up today before starting Meagan's quicker miles. The first 6 miles were: 7:31, 6:31, 6:34, 6:22, 6:33, 6:23. Meagan looked good finishing up on Hwy Symmes and then I made the right hand turn parallel to the train tracks.
My next 5 miles were: 5:28, 5:26, 5:23, 5:32, 5:22. I felt much better on this run than I did last week with Scotty. I may have been the cooler temps. but hopefully my body is responding to the workload. In comparison to the 3 x 3 mile workout on Tuesday, the pace for today was tame and I felt like I could run 5:2x's comfortably. I have a workout tomorrow which will give me a bit more information on my level of fitness. I think the legs will respond well.
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