This is now a running blog? No, don't worry. Lots of people have running blogs where they upload all their runs. I sometimes run with my phone, but Strava annihilates the battery every time I try on a long run. And GPS watches aren't much better. All I need are my running shoes, some questionably clean socks and running shorts, and maybe my Suunto Core altimeter watch.
But I did finally pay a race fee and get a timing chip and race a half marathon. I'm still not sure why I did, but at least "officially completed half marathon" is now in the books and includable on some sort of strange resume in the form of the 2015 Berkshire Steel Rail Half. I love running, but I can't say I love half marathon racing. Somehow my first half splits in marathons have been faster than this one at 1:25/ 6:30 mile pace. And while the scenery along the rail-trail from Lanesboro to Adams MA was beautiful, the cold water in the lake next door was constantly taunting. As were horrible memories of double poling the trail on roller skis with extra long poles.
But this isn't to rule out future half marathons. If no trail marathon, ski race or road marathon is available, I might try another half. And I'm guessing actually training, cooler temperatures, and a little less college end of year type fun will make a big difference.
Thanks to this crew for making me not the only one at Williams who headed to bed a bit early and got up with the birds to drive to our favorite local shopping mall, run a few laps around it, and then run some more.
But I did finally pay a race fee and get a timing chip and race a half marathon. I'm still not sure why I did, but at least "officially completed half marathon" is now in the books and includable on some sort of strange resume in the form of the 2015 Berkshire Steel Rail Half. I love running, but I can't say I love half marathon racing. Somehow my first half splits in marathons have been faster than this one at 1:25/ 6:30 mile pace. And while the scenery along the rail-trail from Lanesboro to Adams MA was beautiful, the cold water in the lake next door was constantly taunting. As were horrible memories of double poling the trail on roller skis with extra long poles.
But this isn't to rule out future half marathons. If no trail marathon, ski race or road marathon is available, I might try another half. And I'm guessing actually training, cooler temperatures, and a little less college end of year type fun will make a big difference.
Thanks to this crew for making me not the only one at Williams who headed to bed a bit early and got up with the birds to drive to our favorite local shopping mall, run a few laps around it, and then run some more.
