Sunday, October 31, 2010

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, October 30, 2010

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, October 29, 2010

Friday 10/29/10

AM easy 3 miles (26 minutes)

Thursday, October 28, 2010

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, October 27, 2010

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, October 26, 2010

Tuesday 10/26/10

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

Monday, October 25, 2010

Monday 10/25/10

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

Sunday, October 24, 2010

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, October 23, 2010

Saturday 10/23/10

AM Easy hour on Salem and Derry roads. 8 miles

Friday, October 22, 2010

Friday 10/22/10

AM 5 miles (easy)

PM 6 miles (hard)

11 miles

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Wednesday 10/20/10

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

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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, October 18, 2010

Monday 10/18/10

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

Sunday, October 17, 2010

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, October 15, 2010

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, October 14, 2010

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, October 13, 2010

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, October 12, 2010

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, October 11, 2010

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, October 10, 2010

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, October 9, 2010

Saturday 10/9/10

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

Friday, October 8, 2010

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, October 7, 2010

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, October 6, 2010

Wednesday 10/6/10

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

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

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, October 4, 2010

Monday 10/4/10

AM Easy 20 minute jog. 2.5 miles

Happy Birthday, Duke.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

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, October 2, 2010

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, October 1, 2010

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.