Time: 58:17
Distance: 8.52 miles
Pace: 6:50
Map
I got out the door a little later than normal again for an hour long run through Freedom Park and once around the Booty Loop. The legs and body are telling me to take an extra day rest before attempting a workout. I was originally planning on doing a 2 x 3 mile workout, but that will just have to wait another day.
I dropped Meagan off at the airport this morning before coming home to do some work stuff. She's flying to Boston to meet with the president, ceo and general manager (three different guys) of Karhu North America. I'm sure she will fill you in on her blog upon her return.
Later in the afternoon I headed off to Hickory to make a quick stop in Balega HQ. The ultimate purpose of my visit to Hickory was for a hydration clinic with Fleet Feet Hickory. I presented to a group of about 20 people and let them all try Nuun. It was a fun evening with the crew out there and I wish I could have stayed longer. However, Meagan's flight was getting in and I was needing to be off for her arrival and hear all about the interview.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Booty Loop Workout
Time: 79:54
Distance: 11.54 miles
W/u: 24:09 for 2.98 miles
W/o: 2 x 3 miles at Caitlin's pace w/ 4 mins rest
C/d: 19:12 for 2.56 miles
Scott Schilter and I had to be in Greensboro for an appointment with Omega at 10 which meant fitting in a run had to be early. Meagan and I were out the door at 5:40 am on our warm up to the tennis courts of Freedom Park. We were meeting Caitlin, Justin, Mike Beigay, Brian McMahon, Paul and Lat Purser for some Booty loops. It was one of Caitlin's first marathon specific workouts and it called for 3 x 3 miles at 6:20 pace. It turns out that my schedule said 10 miles steady with some hill sprints. I failed to look at the schedule prior to running as I was just happy to be out the door. I ended up doing the first two sets of Caitlin's workout with Meagan and the others mentioned.
Splits:
6:14, 6:13, 6:03 for 18:30
(4 mins)
6:03, 6:07, 5:53 for 18:03
I was thoroughly impressed with Caitlin's workout given the hour, the effort and the placement in her training cycle. She nailed the splits and truly crushed the goal pace. It was also great having the group atmosphere with some pretty solid runners pounding the pavement. I was given the duty of leading the second set which is why the pace was a bit quick. The course we ran started uphill, leveled off and then ended with a long downhill. I have only run 3 x 3 miles once before and it didn't turn out so well. I wanted to stick around for the final 3 miles, but Meagan reminded me that I had to be at Scott's hotel at 8 am and it was already 7:00. I opted to return back home so that we would get a late start to the day.
The Nuun showing to Omega went well. Really well.
Distance: 11.54 miles
W/u: 24:09 for 2.98 miles
W/o: 2 x 3 miles at Caitlin's pace w/ 4 mins rest
C/d: 19:12 for 2.56 miles
Scott Schilter and I had to be in Greensboro for an appointment with Omega at 10 which meant fitting in a run had to be early. Meagan and I were out the door at 5:40 am on our warm up to the tennis courts of Freedom Park. We were meeting Caitlin, Justin, Mike Beigay, Brian McMahon, Paul and Lat Purser for some Booty loops. It was one of Caitlin's first marathon specific workouts and it called for 3 x 3 miles at 6:20 pace. It turns out that my schedule said 10 miles steady with some hill sprints. I failed to look at the schedule prior to running as I was just happy to be out the door. I ended up doing the first two sets of Caitlin's workout with Meagan and the others mentioned.
Splits:
6:14, 6:13, 6:03 for 18:30
(4 mins)
6:03, 6:07, 5:53 for 18:03
I was thoroughly impressed with Caitlin's workout given the hour, the effort and the placement in her training cycle. She nailed the splits and truly crushed the goal pace. It was also great having the group atmosphere with some pretty solid runners pounding the pavement. I was given the duty of leading the second set which is why the pace was a bit quick. The course we ran started uphill, leveled off and then ended with a long downhill. I have only run 3 x 3 miles once before and it didn't turn out so well. I wanted to stick around for the final 3 miles, but Meagan reminded me that I had to be at Scott's hotel at 8 am and it was already 7:00. I opted to return back home so that we would get a late start to the day.
The Nuun showing to Omega went well. Really well.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Not a Good One
Time: 36:12
Distance: 5.36 miles
Pace: 6:45
Map
I felt terrible on my double run today. I was tired and breathing heavy from the start. I couldn't find the right rhythm at any point during the run. The splits at the end of the run were respectable and finally matched the effort that I was putting out.
Scott and I had a busy day visiting RFYL (Dilworth and Piper Glen), Charlotte Running Co. (north and south), and most importantly Boy Scouts of America. Who knew, but BSA are huge fans of Nuun. It makes sense because Nuun is portable, easily stored, lightweight and replaces the electrolytes lost on a hike. Nobody at Nuun had ever made contact with a Boy Scout and I was there just to see how the operation works. BSA operates 160 scout stores across the country that sell everything from rain jackets and badges to cast iron skillets and Nuun. It was an interesting business visit but very worth while.
Distance: 5.36 miles
Pace: 6:45
Map
I felt terrible on my double run today. I was tired and breathing heavy from the start. I couldn't find the right rhythm at any point during the run. The splits at the end of the run were respectable and finally matched the effort that I was putting out.
Scott and I had a busy day visiting RFYL (Dilworth and Piper Glen), Charlotte Running Co. (north and south), and most importantly Boy Scouts of America. Who knew, but BSA are huge fans of Nuun. It makes sense because Nuun is portable, easily stored, lightweight and replaces the electrolytes lost on a hike. Nobody at Nuun had ever made contact with a Boy Scout and I was there just to see how the operation works. BSA operates 160 scout stores across the country that sell everything from rain jackets and badges to cast iron skillets and Nuun. It was an interesting business visit but very worth while.
Nuun Medium Loop
Time: 65:25
Distance: 8.72 miles
Pace: 7:30
Map
Last night I gave a hydration clinic to the Running 202 group in Albemarle. Peter of Vac & Dash fame let me come out and chat with one of his training groups. I would have love to stayed for their run because it was the first evening in who knows how long that was actually a little chilly. However, I had to get back to Charlotte because the national sales director of Nuun was in town. He arrived while I was in Albemarel, but Meagan was kind enough to pick him up from the airport and drop him off at his hotel. Luckily they hit it off immediately as they share several of the same friends. The rest of the night was spent at Brazwell's on Montford where Scott Schilter and I enjoyed a few pints and talked about the NC/SC territory.
This morning's run was another good story telling session. We all chatted about running, the Northwest, the Carolinas, humidity, Nuun, shoes, etc. Scott fit right in to our morning routine. He even ran tough despite not being acclimated to the temps. We finished up and then got along with our day. Meagan was off to RFYL while Scott and I dropped in a few local accounts to lock up orders.
Distance: 8.72 miles
Pace: 7:30
Map
Last night I gave a hydration clinic to the Running 202 group in Albemarle. Peter of Vac & Dash fame let me come out and chat with one of his training groups. I would have love to stayed for their run because it was the first evening in who knows how long that was actually a little chilly. However, I had to get back to Charlotte because the national sales director of Nuun was in town. He arrived while I was in Albemarel, but Meagan was kind enough to pick him up from the airport and drop him off at his hotel. Luckily they hit it off immediately as they share several of the same friends. The rest of the night was spent at Brazwell's on Montford where Scott Schilter and I enjoyed a few pints and talked about the NC/SC territory.
This morning's run was another good story telling session. We all chatted about running, the Northwest, the Carolinas, humidity, Nuun, shoes, etc. Scott fit right in to our morning routine. He even ran tough despite not being acclimated to the temps. We finished up and then got along with our day. Meagan was off to RFYL while Scott and I dropped in a few local accounts to lock up orders.
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