Sunday 10/31/10

AM 1 hour and 40 minutes on the roads as I missed the trail run at Bradley Palmer. Solid 13.5 miles with strong headwind at times. I had an ahole in a pickup truck not give me the right of way at Zion Hill intersection so we exchanged a few choice words. Some people really suck. 68 mile week.

Saturday 10/30/10

AM Drove out to Chester, NH as I was lacking motivation and ran for 80 minutes on the trails along Wason Pond. Watched Double D win the 10k trail race there. Well done, dude. 10 easy miles.

Friday 10/29/10

AM easy 3 miles (26 minutes)

Thursday 10/28/10

AM easy 26 minutes (3 miles) / easy 16 minute warmup (2 miles) then 6 x 80 seconds (approximate 1/4 mile which is slightly uphill 1st 35 seconds) with full 1/4 mile recovery. Covered the three miles in 19 minutes (6:20 pace)...18 minute warmdown (2.25 miles)

10.25 miles...79 minutes of running

Wednesday 10/27/10

AM easy 20:47 (2.5 miles) / steady 1:00:48 (8.5 miles) covering Drew Rd loop in rain.

11 miles

Tuesday 10/26/10

AM easy 30 minutes (3.75 miles) / easy 40 minutes (5.25 miles) 9 miles

Monday 10/25/10

AM 26 minutes (3.5 miles) / 55 minutes with Jim Quadros (7.5 miles). 11 miles

Sunday 10/24/10

Noon. 3 miles of warmup and strides. 8k Mayor's Cup in 28:10 (516/1102/no 3rd mile/2234/finish). 2 mile warmdown. 10 miles. 50.5 mile week.

Saturday 10/23/10

AM Easy hour on Salem and Derry roads. 8 miles

Friday 10/22/10

AM 5 miles (easy)

PM 6 miles (hard)

11 miles

Wednesday 10/20/10

AM 28:47 (4 miles) / 45:00 (6 miles) 10 miles

Tuesday 10/19/10

AM 27 minutes (3.8 miles) through the neighborhood after 1st bus stop then out and back 5.2 miles (36 minutes) which included 6 x 20/40 strides. Left hammy tight but not as bad as last week and the effort for the stride was much quicker today. 9 miles.

Monday 10/18/10

AM 25 minutes (3.25 miles)/ 40 minutes (5.25 miles) 8.5 miles

Sunday 10/17/10

AM Easy 64 minutes. Drew Road loop. 8.5 miles Parked truck at ULowell and rode Bianchi on the Baystate marathon course taking in the race. 2 hours about 25 miles.

Photo taken

by Krissy K

of JJ at mile 16

DQ on right on bike

Saturday 10/16/10

AM Last minute (no warmup) decision to race Baystate Memorial 5k in Lowell MA. Thanks to the RD, they took my $20 and let me run without a bib #. Hit the mile in 5:45 (excessive wind in our face entire way) as I made my way into 3rd place behind some speed demon (Justin Dedonnetto) and 40 year old Eric "the keg" Beauschene. I hung in 3rd the entire way and hit 2 miles in 11:22 (5:37) as we must of had some tailwind coming down Route 110. I was tiring the last mile as we weaved our way through the Mill City. I hit mile 3 in 16:55 (5:33) and hit the line in 17:24 (29 seconds last .1) Felt strong and very happy with effort. 2 mile warmdown. 5 mile day.

Photo taken by Jim Rhodes at about 2.25 mile mark along route 110 in Lowell approaching Bridge Street.

Friday 10/15/10

AM Just one run this morning. 45 relatively easy minutes ..out in 22:30 back in 20:15...2:15 around house. Saw a fox about 1/4 mile from the house. 5.5. miles

Thursday 10/14/10

AM Easy 3.4 miles after AQ's bus then coffee and a quesadilla (excellent) then a spirited 5.2 miles in 34:36 (18:21 out and 16:15 in (including 6 x 20/40 strides) after 2nd bus. 8.60 miles

Wednesday 10/13/10

AM 30:23 after AQ's bus stop (3.75 miles) then 40:00 afte GQ's and JQ's bus stop (5.25 miles - turned around after 20 min (2.5) then came back in 16:50 while incorporating 6 x 20/40 strides...left hammy a llittle tight...finished up with 3 minutes on grass around the house) 9 miles

Tuesday 10/13/10

AM 30 minutes after 1st bus stop/ 33 minutes after 2nd bus stop -- 8 miles.


Sunday's 5k was about what I expected given my current condition and lack of speed workouts and also following the 3 hour duathlon last weekend. I did battle with DD for most of the race as we hit the mile in 5:21 and the 2 mile in 11:02 (5:41). The winding roads and strong headwind might of played a factor but certainly not much as the leaders were in the low 15's (Bob Wiles CMS winner). I did all I could to both hold off DD and try to gain on DV as he whipped the masters field in 16:45. My 17:05 (6:03 final 1.1 -5:30/ 32 seconds) was good for 2nd master overall as I picked up $75 for 2nd in an age-graded 15:20. Can someone explain what that means?

Monday 10/11/10

PM After a full day of yardwork, managed a 66:55 run into Derry and up to Drew RD. via Island Pond Rd. It is about an 8.5 mile loop.

Sunday 10/10/10

Am 3 miles plus some strides before 5k race/ 5k race in 17:04/ 3 miles warmdown 9 mile day / 51 mile week

Saturday 10/9/10

8 miles in Winni Kinni w/ MQ, DD, DV and RM.

Friday 10/8/10

AM 31 minute after AQ's bus (4 miles) then 32 minute run after GQ's and JQ's bus (4.25) 8.25 miles

Thursday 10/7/10

AM 31 minutes after AQ's bus then 49 minutes after GQ's and JQ's bus. Not pushing it at all. 10 miles.

Wednesday 10/6/10

AM 58:53 (out in 30/back in 28:53) rainy 8 miles.

Tuesday 10/5/10

AM Out in 20:37 (2.75 miles) back in 18:50 as I did 6 x 20/40 strides then added 1:47 on grass to make run 41:14 in honor of the Patriots victory last night! 5.75 miles

Monday 10/4/10

AM Easy 20 minute jog. 2.5 miles

Happy Birthday, Duke.

Sunday 10/3/10

Drove up to Newport NH and competed in the Pinacle Challenge (a 4 stage "duathlon") as a solo competitor. I got beat up pretty badly but managed to finish the event in 3:09:11. The 5 mile (8k) run on the roads was the highlight of the event as I ran 28:55 but once I got on the mountain bike I had tremendous difficulty remembering how to ride on technical trails and proceeded to fall about 8-10 times. I lost a bunch of time so once I got on the road bike the 13.75 miles was a lesson in not to fall further behind but, alas that is what happened. All of the relay teams had finished and about one competitor was left on the course as I hobbled in to the finish line after the 3.5 mile trail run. This race has it all and should you consider competing in it, be prepared.

Saturday 10/2/10

AM 65 minute run on roads. Very gentle pace felt a bit sluggish but ended up completing the Drew Road (part of Derry Prep 16 miler course). 8.5 miles

Friday 10/1/10

AM 31 minute run (out in 16/ back in 15) 4 miles felt very good
30 minute spin on deck (2 min climb/ 3 min spin) felt smooth and under control

On Sunday, I will be competing in the Pinnacle Challenge. More to come.