I covered miles 814-818, with mile 814 sponsored by Len Gutman--thanks again Len!
Today's Line:
| Date | DoW | ToD | Distance | Time | Min/Mile | Notes | Effort | Total Miles |
| 7/16 | Tu | 7:10a | 4.7 | 36:24:00 | 7:44:41 | 78f | 8 | 818.4 |
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
July 16 - 4.7 Miles Ran
Put in 4.7 miles this morning via the Pinebrook Loop. I still felt a little sore from the wave action on Sun but I loosened up after about 3/4 mile and proceeded to do a fartlek. I increased my speed to near sprinting for 2 telephone lengths and slowly jogged in recovery for one length. It was crazy muggy again; I was in a full sweat within 5 minutes.
I covered miles 814-818, with mile 814 sponsored by Len Gutman--thanks again Len!
Today's Line:
I covered miles 814-818, with mile 814 sponsored by Len Gutman--thanks again Len!
Today's Line:
Monday, July 15, 2013
July 14 - Rest Day; July 15 - 4.1 Miles Ran
Back to the routine...two laps around Day Pond for 4.1 miles this morning. The only noteworthy thing about today's run was the heat...nearly 80 degrees at 7am! Not too bad for a short run but pretty brutal for 10+. It looks like mid 90's highs for the rest of the week, so hopefully I can stick with the 7am plan.
The run was also made more challenging by a visit to Watch Hill with Shea yesterday. Shea loves the water and as predicted she was playing in the waves for hours. I lasted about 15 minutes on two separate trips out in the water and while I thought I managed the waves respectfully (except for one that I tried to body surf but ended up arse over tea kettle), I woke up sore from head to toe. Sore enough to clock a blistering 9:32 warm up first mile this morning!
I completed miles 810-813, with miles 812 and 813 sponsored by Len Gutman from NYC. Thanks for your support Len!
The run was also made more challenging by a visit to Watch Hill with Shea yesterday. Shea loves the water and as predicted she was playing in the waves for hours. I lasted about 15 minutes on two separate trips out in the water and while I thought I managed the waves respectfully (except for one that I tried to body surf but ended up arse over tea kettle), I woke up sore from head to toe. Sore enough to clock a blistering 9:32 warm up first mile this morning!
I completed miles 810-813, with miles 812 and 813 sponsored by Len Gutman from NYC. Thanks for your support Len!
| Date | DoW | ToD | Distance | Time | Min/Mile | Notes | Effort | Total Miles |
| 7/15 | M | 7:10a | 4.1 | 32:20:00 | 7:53:10 | 78f | 8 | 813.7 |
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| My Wave Warrior |
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| Lovin' the beach! |
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| Great day in Watch Hill |
Sunday, July 14, 2013
July 12 - Rest Day; July 13 - 20 Miles Ran
I took a rest day Fri with a long run planned for Sat. I was glad that it was a little cooler on Sat, but I got out a little later than I had hoped and finished with temps in the 80's. I started on the Bacon Academy track and then ran two laps of an 8 mile segment of the Colchester Half Marathon route.
Overall, I felt pretty good, though a tough hill at mile 17 took my legs out like it did on a 18-mile run about a month ago. This means I need a little more training to feel confident going in to a marathon. On that note, I am in no man's land regarding which marathon to run. I had my eye on the Santa Rosa Marathon on Aug 25, but registration has closed. Earlier I had hoped to run the Lehigh Valley Marathon on Sep 8, but I have an all day meeting in Providence on Sep 7 and the logistics seem impossible. I can run Hartford in Oct., but that would be too late to qualify for the 2014 Boston Marathon. Of course, qualifying is not a realistic expectation right now given my fitness level. I would have to run sub 3:25, or 7:49/mi. Chase would have to give me a serious assist to run that fast!
I completed miles 790-809. Kevin Farkas sponsored mile 801--thanks Kevin, see you at mile 901!
Today's (Sat) Line:
Overall, I felt pretty good, though a tough hill at mile 17 took my legs out like it did on a 18-mile run about a month ago. This means I need a little more training to feel confident going in to a marathon. On that note, I am in no man's land regarding which marathon to run. I had my eye on the Santa Rosa Marathon on Aug 25, but registration has closed. Earlier I had hoped to run the Lehigh Valley Marathon on Sep 8, but I have an all day meeting in Providence on Sep 7 and the logistics seem impossible. I can run Hartford in Oct., but that would be too late to qualify for the 2014 Boston Marathon. Of course, qualifying is not a realistic expectation right now given my fitness level. I would have to run sub 3:25, or 7:49/mi. Chase would have to give me a serious assist to run that fast!
I completed miles 790-809. Kevin Farkas sponsored mile 801--thanks Kevin, see you at mile 901!
Today's (Sat) Line:
| Date | DoW | ToD | Distance | Time | Min/Mile | Notes | Effort | Total Miles |
| 7/13 | Sa | 9:30a | 20.0 | 2:51:47 | 8:35:21 | 78f | 7 | 809.6 |
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| 20 mile run kit - hydration pack, Gatorade, water, bug spray, sun block, phone, shades, post run bag |
Thursday, July 11, 2013
July 11 - 6.7 Miles Ran
I beat the downpour by 16 minutes this morning. I had a completely dry 6.7 via the Day Pond (sorry Beth!) and Pinebrook Loops, arriving home at 7:43; the heavens opened up at 7:59.
I completed miles 783-789 (unsponsored).
Today's Line:
I completed miles 783-789 (unsponsored).
Today's Line:
| Date | DoW | ToD | Distance | Time | Min/Mile | Notes | Effort | Total Miles |
| 7/11 | Th | 6:50a | 6.7 | 52:38:00 | 7:51:21 | 75f | 7 | 789.6 |
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
July 8 - Rest Day; July 9 - 4.1 Miles Ran; July 10 - Rest Day
Only one day of running so far this week. I have really had a hard time re-starting the engine after my vacation week in VT. I did plenty of running up north but the diet was way off and sleep hours were limited. I hope to get a moderately long run in tomorrow and I am due for 20 miles this weekend so hopefully the numbers will look right by the end of the week.
I ran the good ol' Day Pond Loop, 2 laps, on Tue. My sister was making fun of the "Day Pond Loop" posts up in VT. She was happy that I would be forced to blog about some other running location after she suffered through endless "Day Pond Loop" entries. Oh the tribulations of my one and only true blog follower! Let's see, what course do I feel like tomorrow...oh yeah, the Day Pond Loop!
I put in 4.1 miles which covered miles 779-782 (unsponsored). To date 480 miles have been sponsored, 20 short of the mark that would effectuate my promise to run 26.2 miles with Jason Lester on his way from New York to Sandy Hook. Jason is closing in on New York--I believe he is in western PA right now. So unless some sleeping sponsors suddenly wake up, I may get out easy and get join Jason a lot closer to the finish.
Today's (Tue) Line:
I ran the good ol' Day Pond Loop, 2 laps, on Tue. My sister was making fun of the "Day Pond Loop" posts up in VT. She was happy that I would be forced to blog about some other running location after she suffered through endless "Day Pond Loop" entries. Oh the tribulations of my one and only true blog follower! Let's see, what course do I feel like tomorrow...oh yeah, the Day Pond Loop!
I put in 4.1 miles which covered miles 779-782 (unsponsored). To date 480 miles have been sponsored, 20 short of the mark that would effectuate my promise to run 26.2 miles with Jason Lester on his way from New York to Sandy Hook. Jason is closing in on New York--I believe he is in western PA right now. So unless some sleeping sponsors suddenly wake up, I may get out easy and get join Jason a lot closer to the finish.
Today's (Tue) Line:
| Date | DoW | ToD | Distance | Time | Min/Mile | Notes | Effort | Total Miles |
| 7/9 | Tu | 7:30a | 4.1 | 32:36:00 | 7:57:04 | 72f | 7 | 782.9 |
Sunday, July 7, 2013
July 7 - 10.5 Miles Ran in Lunenburg, VT
I got up early to see the sunrise over the lake on the last day of our vacation, and then headed out for a 10.5 mile run around Neal Pond. It was a beautiful morning, with a slight breeze and mild temps (low 60's). I ran down Pond Hill Road, up Bobbin Mill and Colby Roads, and then down Monahan to the other side of the lake. In 48 years of going to Neal Pond (which we call the lake), I don't remember viewing the lake from the other side.
The entire camp was still asleep when I returned. Being hyped up from the run and looking for company, I started cooking bacon, a sure-fired way to get the masses out of the sack.
I completed miles 769-778 (unsponsored) and then made my way back to CT to be greeted by the sweltering weather (expected low tonite is 77 degrees). It's going to be tough not to be able to jump in the cool lake water after my runs. And to not be eating mounds of bacon every morning.
Today's Line:
The entire camp was still asleep when I returned. Being hyped up from the run and looking for company, I started cooking bacon, a sure-fired way to get the masses out of the sack.
I completed miles 769-778 (unsponsored) and then made my way back to CT to be greeted by the sweltering weather (expected low tonite is 77 degrees). It's going to be tough not to be able to jump in the cool lake water after my runs. And to not be eating mounds of bacon every morning.
Today's Line:
| Date | DoW | ToD | Distance | Time | Min/Mile | Notes | Effort | Total Miles |
| 7/7 | Su | 5:50a | 10.5 | 1:27:32 | 8:20:11 | 65f | 6 | 778.8 |
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| Panorama of Neal Pond around 5am |
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| Worth giving up a couple hours of sleep! |
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| Lunenburg Green at 2.5 mile mark |
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| Sunrise over Uncle Jerry's house at 5 mile mark |
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| The "other" side of the lake at the 6.5 mile mark |
Friday, July 5, 2013
July 2 - Rest Day; July 3 - 8.6 Miles; July 4 - 5.5 Miles; July 5 - 4.2 Miles (Happy Birthday Kennedy Ott!)
I have internet access at the Weeks Library in Lancaster, NH for the next 3 minutes. Great runs and pics up in the Northeast Kingdom, which I will post when I'm back home in CT. I ran 4.2 miles today, including one for Brady Ott, who's Mom reserved today's mile for his bday.
Total miles up to 768.3.
Okay, back on line at the McDonalds in Lancaster. I've had some nice runs in the hills around my sister's camp on Neal Pond in Lunenburg, VT.
Monday July 1st:
I was able to get back on the horse for 6.7 miles Monday, July 1 after the long run last Sat. I ran from camp down into Lunenburg, enjoying the steep downhill run towards Gilman, VT until I had to turn around an head back. I was very happy with my recovery and felt fairly comfortable on the run. Pics from Mon's run:
Tuesday July 2nd:
Family activities and the search for internet access in the Northeast Kingdom resulted in a rest day on Tue July 2.
Wednesday July 3rd:
On Wed, I ran up Bobbin Mill Road to the point where it heads out to Rt. 2, for a total of 8.6 miles, near the Colby house:
Thursday July 4th
I ran 5.5 miles on Th, the 4th of July, including a 0.8 mile stretch with my 5-year-old nephew Kevin. I asked him if he wanted to run up the camp driveway with me but he thought I meant up to the top of the access road, and when he has something in his head, it's going to happen. So me and little bugger trudged up the steep 4/10ths of a mile to the camp road (with only 3 short breaks) and he sprinted down the hill the entire way back, arms flailing to keep his balance. I think I may have a future running partner, as long I can hold up my end of the bargain as the years pass.
The runs from Wed to Fri covered miles 751-768 (unsponsored).
Today's (July 3-5) Line:
Total miles up to 768.3.
Okay, back on line at the McDonalds in Lancaster. I've had some nice runs in the hills around my sister's camp on Neal Pond in Lunenburg, VT.
Monday July 1st:
I was able to get back on the horse for 6.7 miles Monday, July 1 after the long run last Sat. I ran from camp down into Lunenburg, enjoying the steep downhill run towards Gilman, VT until I had to turn around an head back. I was very happy with my recovery and felt fairly comfortable on the run. Pics from Mon's run:
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| Starting off at sister Beth's camp |
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| Up Boys Camp Road |
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| Original Bresnahan camp |
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| Tough 4/10ths of a mile to the top of Boys Camp Road |
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| Bustling downtown Lunenburg |
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| Church at the Lunenburg Green |
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| Reward for a good run...a jump in the lake (but try not to scare the fish away) |
Tuesday July 2nd:
Family activities and the search for internet access in the Northeast Kingdom resulted in a rest day on Tue July 2.
Wednesday July 3rd:
On Wed, I ran up Bobbin Mill Road to the point where it heads out to Rt. 2, for a total of 8.6 miles, near the Colby house:
Thursday July 4th
I ran 5.5 miles on Th, the 4th of July, including a 0.8 mile stretch with my 5-year-old nephew Kevin. I asked him if he wanted to run up the camp driveway with me but he thought I meant up to the top of the access road, and when he has something in his head, it's going to happen. So me and little bugger trudged up the steep 4/10ths of a mile to the camp road (with only 3 short breaks) and he sprinted down the hill the entire way back, arms flailing to keep his balance. I think I may have a future running partner, as long I can hold up my end of the bargain as the years pass.
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| Nephew Kevin (5) and I get ready for our 4th of July jog |
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| Passed the spring well where the Bresnahan clan got it's drinking water in year's past |
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| Another tough hill on Pond Hill Rd. |
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| Water that (ultimately) strengthens the immune system |
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| Tug Mt....time to turn around and head back to camp! |
Friday, July 5th (Happy Birthday Kennedy Ott!)
I ran down to the end of Pond Hill Road near the Lunenburg Green for 4.2 miles on Fri. This run has been on my mind for months--I promised Megan Ott that I'd run a mile for her daughter Kennedy on her birthday, July 5th. I almost missed her brother's birthday mile back on February 27 (see post from that day for my misadventure!) so I didn't want to have another close call. I didn't take any photos on this run, but we did take a nice family photo (with everyone smiling at once, unheard of) and we saw the most incredible rainbow on the 4th before the lake's boat parade.
The runs from Wed to Fri covered miles 751-768 (unsponsored).
Today's (July 3-5) Line:
| Date | DoW | ToD | Distance | Time | Min/Mile | Notes | Effort | Total Miles |
| 7/3 | W | 10:15a | 8.6 | 1:08:49 | 8:00:07 | 78f | 7 | 758.6 |
| 7/4 | Th | 10:35a | 5.5 | 47:25:00 | 8:37:16 | 75f | 7 | 764.1 |
| 7/5 | F | 11:30a | 4.2 | 34:01:00 | 8:05:57 | 75f | 6 | 768.3 |
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