I'll need pacers for about the last 50 miles of the race. Looking for folks to walk/jog with me for 12.5 mile increments. Pacers are allowed basically after 6 pm on Saturday. The race begins at 6 am.
Also the Umstead 100 folks need volunteers as well. You can get the information at www.umstead100.org.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
9-15-09 Run
Today was the real first outing in preparation for March 27. I've dropped about 8 pounds since mid August so I'm doing well on getting the weight down. Goal is to get between 160-165 by March 27th. That will be about 25 pounds lost.
Did about five miles today. One mile walking earlier today and four miles tonight. Kept the calorie intake down as well to a good level. Water for lunch.
Also did about 35 leg lifts tonight also.
Did about five miles today. One mile walking earlier today and four miles tonight. Kept the calorie intake down as well to a good level. Water for lunch.
Also did about 35 leg lifts tonight also.
Monday, April 20, 2009
MONDAY'S RUN
Just did three miles tonight. Tendons (I think that's what they are) around left knee still giving me some issues. Put in about 3 1/4 miles tonight. Also did some weights for my legs. Nothing heavy - just 70 pounds. Need to get a better diet regiment going.
As much as I like getting back on to running, my feet still have issues with the remnants of blisters and I probably need another two weeks and to avoid any serious running. Some two mile walks might be in order for the next couple of weeks on a daily basis.
One issue though, I've got to look into seriously finding the right pair of running shoes and socks. That more than anything caused me the greatest problem on the 50 miler. Checked out the running lights at Great Outdoor Provision - they run about $35. Worth the investment for next year.
Might write something more extensive about the 50 miler tonight.
As much as I like getting back on to running, my feet still have issues with the remnants of blisters and I probably need another two weeks and to avoid any serious running. Some two mile walks might be in order for the next couple of weeks on a daily basis.
One issue though, I've got to look into seriously finding the right pair of running shoes and socks. That more than anything caused me the greatest problem on the 50 miler. Checked out the running lights at Great Outdoor Provision - they run about $35. Worth the investment for next year.
Might write something more extensive about the 50 miler tonight.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
TUESDAY'S RUN
Yesterday was the first day I got out and ran again. Just did 2.5 miles. Arch in my right foot is still sore along with with one of the blisters on my heel. I think by week's end I'll be pretty much up and going.
One thing I learned is that I need better socks for the race and to look at some guidance on getting shoes that provide the best support.
Did some weights for my legs yesterday as well. My calves probably need better conditioning and strength.
I was never tired during the race but just could not move my feet well at all nor my calves. Looking back, with more attention to those issues I believe I could have cut hours off my time.
One thing I learned is that I need better socks for the race and to look at some guidance on getting shoes that provide the best support.
Did some weights for my legs yesterday as well. My calves probably need better conditioning and strength.
I was never tired during the race but just could not move my feet well at all nor my calves. Looking back, with more attention to those issues I believe I could have cut hours off my time.
JOEY RUNS
So I just did the Umstead 100 - 50 mile ultramarathon.
Yes, I'm going to go for the 100 next year. This will be my little spot to keep myself accountable, share some running thoughts and hopefully invite comments to help my progress.
Maybe it will be helpful to you and inspire you to give it a go next year.
As they said in the pre-race briefing:
"Any idiot can run a marathon. It takes a special kind of idiot to run a ultra-marathon."
Yes, I'm going to go for the 100 next year. This will be my little spot to keep myself accountable, share some running thoughts and hopefully invite comments to help my progress.
Maybe it will be helpful to you and inspire you to give it a go next year.
As they said in the pre-race briefing:
"Any idiot can run a marathon. It takes a special kind of idiot to run a ultra-marathon."
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