I love to race so I had signed up for this one despite knowing that it would be run immediately after I got off an overnight shift at the hospital. The day before I prepared by running right after I got off work at the same time as the race. I felt ok, definitely not good by any means. I felt worse on race morning. My stomach was out of its rhythm and a mess. My mind was in a fog. However, I had paid for the race and was there to do business. Luckily for me, the race got out fairly slowly. Chris Schabron set the pace early and there was a pack of 4. Ragan was on Chris's shoulder and a UW walk-on named Jesse was hanging in there as well. Through 3k, I felt like I was hanging on for dear life. After that the race started to shake up, Ragan made a big move in the 4th K and I passed that mark in second behind him in 13:38. He started to tire in the next K and I took the lead, passing 5k just over 17 minutes. From there it was a long push to the finish. I felt way better in the 5-7k then I did at any other time before or after. The last 5k was a struggle but I finished it strong.
Overall, I think this race bodes well for the SDSU Classic 8k in 3 weeks. NCAA altitude conversions (if they existed for 8k) would put this at least a minute faster in Brookings. If I were properly rested and feeling well I think I could run much faster. I am excited. Jelm Mountain is up next Saturday.
Update:
I emailed coach Joe Stephenson about getting some results for this race. He sent back the top 5:
1. Kyle Schmidt 27:15
2. Ragan Driver 27:39
3. Jesse Gray 28:07
4. Chris Schabron 28:09
5. Jeff Kreuter 28:15
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Routine Time- 8/19-8/25
This second half of the summer has been riddled with guests. Don't get me wrong here, I love my family and friends but they do make it hard to devote enough time for my full running schedule. The second half of this week won't have visitors so it is time for me to start developing my routine for working, running and school. I will be busy and time management is key.
8/19- I got one run in while Danielle was getting her wisdom teeth taken out in Loveland, CO. 34 minutes. Luke, Lars and Krista arrived mid-afternoon and I got another run in at Vedauwoo of 33 minutes. I am excited to see what Luke can run at the SDSU Classic as a 47-flat 400 runner who is starting to get into distance running. After the run we scrambled to the top of Turtle Rock.
67 minutes after one day.
8/20- Didn't run today but got 13 miles of hilly hiking done at 10,000+ feet for the whole thing.
8/21- 32 minutes of easy running, feeling a little sick to the stomach.
8/22- 31 minutes of running and still not feeling the best. Looking forward to trying to get back into the routine starting tomorrow.
8/23- I had to get back on the track today. The plan was to run 8 to 16 x 400 at my goal pace for the Sioux Falls 5k. My goal time is 15:40 so essentially 75s. I have been battling a cold for awhile now and that made breathing a little hard for the first two but after that I was hitting 73-74 every time. I used about 30 meter walk and 170 jog for my recovery. It was usually between 55 and 65 seconds. I ended up running 16 400s and felt like I could have done more. I think 15:40 is within my reach right now. Total time with a long cool down was 96 minutes.
226 minutes after today. I should still be able to hit 400 minutes this week with a solid long run tomorrow morning.
8/24-
8/25-
8/19- I got one run in while Danielle was getting her wisdom teeth taken out in Loveland, CO. 34 minutes. Luke, Lars and Krista arrived mid-afternoon and I got another run in at Vedauwoo of 33 minutes. I am excited to see what Luke can run at the SDSU Classic as a 47-flat 400 runner who is starting to get into distance running. After the run we scrambled to the top of Turtle Rock.
67 minutes after one day.
8/20- Didn't run today but got 13 miles of hilly hiking done at 10,000+ feet for the whole thing.
8/21- 32 minutes of easy running, feeling a little sick to the stomach.
8/22- 31 minutes of running and still not feeling the best. Looking forward to trying to get back into the routine starting tomorrow.
8/23- I had to get back on the track today. The plan was to run 8 to 16 x 400 at my goal pace for the Sioux Falls 5k. My goal time is 15:40 so essentially 75s. I have been battling a cold for awhile now and that made breathing a little hard for the first two but after that I was hitting 73-74 every time. I used about 30 meter walk and 170 jog for my recovery. It was usually between 55 and 65 seconds. I ended up running 16 400s and felt like I could have done more. I think 15:40 is within my reach right now. Total time with a long cool down was 96 minutes.
226 minutes after today. I should still be able to hit 400 minutes this week with a solid long run tomorrow morning.
8/24-
8/25-
Monday, August 12, 2013
Need for Speed- 8/12-8/18
Now comes the inevitable time in my training where I am fit enough that I won't get too much faster without doing something a little different. There's only so much that limited amounts of slow distance runs can do for you. If I was running a lot more than I am then I wouldn't be too worried about it. I am hoping to get in a few speed workouts this week. First, a relatively informal fartlek on Monday morning and second, a formal track workout on Thursday morning. I decided last week that I would be switching to minutes instead of miles. My goal for minutes this week is 540. 540/7 is 77 and /8 is 67. A majority of my runs fall somewhere between 7 and 8 minutes per mile so my mileage is probably going to be somewhere in there if I hit my weekly minutes goal.
8/12- I ran 51 minutes this morning with 6 of the aforementioned fartlek intervals as well as 6 footbridge ramps as a artificial hill. The intervals were all short and relatively intense. Those are alright in getting me ready for a road 5k but to train for a mountain run and an 8k xc race I will need to do longer stuff too. It was a solid effort to get the legs moving.
It was extra windy when I got off work so I elected to eat and then run a bit later. Usually a dangerous decision but I didn't eat much as I am trying to get down to 150 lbs and had the run in mind. It started off poorly but I kept at it and it ended up being a solid 44 minutes.
Weekly total: 95 minutes
8/13- Struggled to get out of bed but did on my final alarm. It is so hard to get out of bed when it is still dark out. Air was cold and never really warmed up this morning, fall is coming. Ran for 57 minutes, nothing otherwise notable about this run.
152 minutes after 2 days
note: was feeling a little sick and worn down so I didn't do an afternoon run on 8/13 or a morning run on 8/14.
8/14- Despite my little sickness my trail run felt awesome today. I felt strong and light. I am already looking forward to Silent Trails in October on these same trails. Sent my registration in today. 73 minutes on the day.
225 after 3 days.
8/15- Had planned a 400 workout for today but delayed that due to my sickness. My only run is in the morning today and I never feel good when I have a cold in the morning. I ended up running all over Laramie at an easy to moderate pace. 71 minutes today.
296 after 4 days. I need to average 80+ minutes for the next 3 days to hit my goal. Tomorrow will be a single day but Saturday and Sunday will probably be doubles.
8/16- Today was a good day. No work until later so I got in a nice long run. I was kind of getting tired of running in Laramie and didn't know where to go so I went up to the prairie east of town. I found a new single track that I hadn't run before. It took me over to near where the eastern most exit for I80 is. Along the way I saw a cow moose, a pack of coyotes, a few antelope and numerous birds. It ended up being an 81 minute run. I would guess that the last 4.5-5 miles were at 6:15-20 pace. It was downhill a bit and I was nice and warmed up.
377 minutes after todays run. Double on Saturday and a long run on Sunday should help me reach my weekly goal!
8/17- Took a similar route as yesterday with a few variations. The prairie is home to never ending surprises. Added on a bit in town to get to 93 minutes. This will be considered my long run for the week even if I run something similar tomorrow. I'm also hoping to take the new (to me) road bike out for a spin tomorrow so I will get in a good workout!
Ended up going to a bike ride. Biked out to Roger's Canyon. 17 miles round trip. Legs felt good, mainly just need to get some biking shorts and get used to being in the saddle.
At 470 with one day to go. I might run again tonight just to make tomorrow an easier running day. I need to rest up a bit before Lars, Luke and Krista of Team SDSU Alumni get out here on Monday.
8/18- Started out about 8:00 and ran 77 minutes. Nearly had to beat up a pit bull. I ran south of town to check out a possible cycling route. It looked ok, not too many good cycling routes close to town. Also hopped on the bike again for another hour later in the day.
547 minutes on the week!
8/12- I ran 51 minutes this morning with 6 of the aforementioned fartlek intervals as well as 6 footbridge ramps as a artificial hill. The intervals were all short and relatively intense. Those are alright in getting me ready for a road 5k but to train for a mountain run and an 8k xc race I will need to do longer stuff too. It was a solid effort to get the legs moving.
It was extra windy when I got off work so I elected to eat and then run a bit later. Usually a dangerous decision but I didn't eat much as I am trying to get down to 150 lbs and had the run in mind. It started off poorly but I kept at it and it ended up being a solid 44 minutes.
Weekly total: 95 minutes
8/13- Struggled to get out of bed but did on my final alarm. It is so hard to get out of bed when it is still dark out. Air was cold and never really warmed up this morning, fall is coming. Ran for 57 minutes, nothing otherwise notable about this run.
152 minutes after 2 days
note: was feeling a little sick and worn down so I didn't do an afternoon run on 8/13 or a morning run on 8/14.
8/14- Despite my little sickness my trail run felt awesome today. I felt strong and light. I am already looking forward to Silent Trails in October on these same trails. Sent my registration in today. 73 minutes on the day.
225 after 3 days.
8/15- Had planned a 400 workout for today but delayed that due to my sickness. My only run is in the morning today and I never feel good when I have a cold in the morning. I ended up running all over Laramie at an easy to moderate pace. 71 minutes today.
296 after 4 days. I need to average 80+ minutes for the next 3 days to hit my goal. Tomorrow will be a single day but Saturday and Sunday will probably be doubles.
8/16- Today was a good day. No work until later so I got in a nice long run. I was kind of getting tired of running in Laramie and didn't know where to go so I went up to the prairie east of town. I found a new single track that I hadn't run before. It took me over to near where the eastern most exit for I80 is. Along the way I saw a cow moose, a pack of coyotes, a few antelope and numerous birds. It ended up being an 81 minute run. I would guess that the last 4.5-5 miles were at 6:15-20 pace. It was downhill a bit and I was nice and warmed up.
377 minutes after todays run. Double on Saturday and a long run on Sunday should help me reach my weekly goal!
8/17- Took a similar route as yesterday with a few variations. The prairie is home to never ending surprises. Added on a bit in town to get to 93 minutes. This will be considered my long run for the week even if I run something similar tomorrow. I'm also hoping to take the new (to me) road bike out for a spin tomorrow so I will get in a good workout!
Ended up going to a bike ride. Biked out to Roger's Canyon. 17 miles round trip. Legs felt good, mainly just need to get some biking shorts and get used to being in the saddle.
At 470 with one day to go. I might run again tonight just to make tomorrow an easier running day. I need to rest up a bit before Lars, Luke and Krista of Team SDSU Alumni get out here on Monday.
8/18- Started out about 8:00 and ran 77 minutes. Nearly had to beat up a pit bull. I ran south of town to check out a possible cycling route. It looked ok, not too many good cycling routes close to town. Also hopped on the bike again for another hour later in the day.
547 minutes on the week!
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