Doonst does PEC: Good race, great weekend
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Doonst does PEC: Good race, great weekend
A marathon is the totality of your training and the day. This race, this year, I've had a few issues affecting my training. My runners knee reoccurred after the ITT in August, costing me some speedwork and long runs if only for a couple weeks. Then for the last 2 weeks I have had some nasty stomach issues. Again canceled and delayed long runs. Right up until race day I wasn't sure if I could finish or be at my best. In the end, I was fine on race day, except for the training hit.
The big event went well. I am proud of executing my plan well. I said first half was at 4:56 pace, 1:44 total. My splits were so even its crazy, all 4:5x's, and we crossed the half line at 1:44:09. All that without any huge forcing to slow or speed, just natural. Sometimes running with Casual, and often our personal pacer bgroot. Still if they slowed down I would just ease ahead at my pace.
Kms 21-35 I pretty much ran near my goal for there of 5:01s, plus or minus 10 seconds. Bgoot left at 27K to get a little tempo in, just as well as I needed to zone. It was great while it lasted , very nice of you Brian to pace our little shallonge.
Starting around 35K not unexpectedly it got a little tougher and slower. Pace average edged up towards 5:20 as my leg muscles threatened to cramp. Walk through water station to take a gel, 5:19. Stop to stretch, 5:17. The hills, 5:40s. In between, around 5:10. So, I ended up 3:33, 3 minutes over my goal. Its what I had and I am happy with it. A PB and a BQ. Second in the shallonge, I never had any real expectation to beat Dave. Did I mention I am now qualified for the next 2 Bostons?
The real news of this race was the manic gathering. Young and old, newbies and the originals. It really blew me away, it still hasn't gotten old to be a maniac. I don't know what impressed me more, those who stayed over Saturday night or got up at 4 AM to drive here Sunday morning, just to cheer! Who does that? Maniacs! God bless you , it made a real difference so many times all weekend. Special shout-out to the worlds greatest fan, Jo-Jo the Hula Girl.
The shallonge was fun too, especially the trash talk. Other runners all did so amazing. Special shout-out to the amazing Robbie-T, its always a privilege to play a small part in your racing successes. Dave congrats on that potato thing. I still suspect that you tanked your race just to stay in the shallonge and not get kicked out for running a 3:20.
Next up for me is New York Marathon in 4 weeks, the final act in my dream year. Then I'm pretty sure that I 'll pass on a full in the spring, concentrate on chasing some shorter distance PBs. The half is such a nice distance. I do think I can run 3:30, I guess next chance is a year from now. Then its Boston 2010. One thing i know is I'll always be a running maniac!
The big event went well. I am proud of executing my plan well. I said first half was at 4:56 pace, 1:44 total. My splits were so even its crazy, all 4:5x's, and we crossed the half line at 1:44:09. All that without any huge forcing to slow or speed, just natural. Sometimes running with Casual, and often our personal pacer bgroot. Still if they slowed down I would just ease ahead at my pace.
Kms 21-35 I pretty much ran near my goal for there of 5:01s, plus or minus 10 seconds. Bgoot left at 27K to get a little tempo in, just as well as I needed to zone. It was great while it lasted , very nice of you Brian to pace our little shallonge.
Starting around 35K not unexpectedly it got a little tougher and slower. Pace average edged up towards 5:20 as my leg muscles threatened to cramp. Walk through water station to take a gel, 5:19. Stop to stretch, 5:17. The hills, 5:40s. In between, around 5:10. So, I ended up 3:33, 3 minutes over my goal. Its what I had and I am happy with it. A PB and a BQ. Second in the shallonge, I never had any real expectation to beat Dave. Did I mention I am now qualified for the next 2 Bostons?
The real news of this race was the manic gathering. Young and old, newbies and the originals. It really blew me away, it still hasn't gotten old to be a maniac. I don't know what impressed me more, those who stayed over Saturday night or got up at 4 AM to drive here Sunday morning, just to cheer! Who does that? Maniacs! God bless you , it made a real difference so many times all weekend. Special shout-out to the worlds greatest fan, Jo-Jo the Hula Girl.
The shallonge was fun too, especially the trash talk. Other runners all did so amazing. Special shout-out to the amazing Robbie-T, its always a privilege to play a small part in your racing successes. Dave congrats on that potato thing. I still suspect that you tanked your race just to stay in the shallonge and not get kicked out for running a 3:20.
Next up for me is New York Marathon in 4 weeks, the final act in my dream year. Then I'm pretty sure that I 'll pass on a full in the spring, concentrate on chasing some shorter distance PBs. The half is such a nice distance. I do think I can run 3:30, I guess next chance is a year from now. Then its Boston 2010. One thing i know is I'll always be a running maniac!
next up:
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
This broken wing will fly again
One fine day
This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
One fine day
So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
Sheldon,
When Hula Girl saw you flying down Main Street looking fast and happy she was one happy cheerleader...and remembered back to last year when you told her at that same spot......"it's not looking good"
Well this year...you looked good and that was a happy sight
BTW...did you hear what Heather said to me as you guys were heading out.....something to the effect.."I'm glad that Sheldon has a fan who actually appreciates him"
As always it was wonderful seeing you. And Heather. But especially Buddy...what a dear sweet doggie. He's a dear sweet older gentleman and a reminder to me to cherish C-Moss even more as she gets older.
Now that you have "officially" BQ'd I am taking applications for the Fan Club but I am thinking there will be a pretty steep fee to get in...hey...I believed in you ...right from the start
When Hula Girl saw you flying down Main Street looking fast and happy she was one happy cheerleader...and remembered back to last year when you told her at that same spot......"it's not looking good"
Well this year...you looked good and that was a happy sight
BTW...did you hear what Heather said to me as you guys were heading out.....something to the effect.."I'm glad that Sheldon has a fan who actually appreciates him"
As always it was wonderful seeing you. And Heather. But especially Buddy...what a dear sweet doggie. He's a dear sweet older gentleman and a reminder to me to cherish C-Moss even more as she gets older.
Now that you have "officially" BQ'd I am taking applications for the Fan Club but I am thinking there will be a pretty steep fee to get in...hey...I believed in you ...right from the start
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Doonst man, you may not know it but you impress me, competing in these silly races and competitions against guys a fraction of your age, and pulling it off. You are a great runner and a class act.
btw Great PB/BQ this weekend!!
btw Great PB/BQ this weekend!!
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"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
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Congratulations
With exception of David, who belong as we all know to another category you were the true winner. You executed the race very close to your potential and pre-race plan, and you are still saving something for the New York Marathon (3:30 attempt ?)
It was pleasure to run and chat with you at PEC
With exception of David, who belong as we all know to another category you were the true winner. You executed the race very close to your potential and pre-race plan, and you are still saving something for the New York Marathon (3:30 attempt ?)
It was pleasure to run and chat with you at PEC
It was a pleasure to run with you. It always makes a race more enjoyable to just chat about for awhile and you forget you're even working so hard. I'm still waiting on details about New York but will let you know if I do get the opportunity to go. Big congrats on the BQ and of course a new PB!!!!!! You deserve it!
Great race, Sheldon. It's always a pleasure to meet and chat with you. If I could still run marathons, we could hunt those youngsters down and teach them a thing or two....if could we only remember what they were. Good luck in NY. It's a great event and I'm looking for you to do yourself proud. Just don't get off-course in Harlem, or Brooklyn , or Bed-Stuy....
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Another amazing performance Sheldon....you'll always be a Maniac!!
I am in love with the President of Argentina .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhf5iInIWEs mamacita preciosa
and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIZ39iEw80M. She is 63 is 2016.... meaning 10 years older than I. I guess I'm into mature girls .....
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For me this race solidified that when you just missed your BQ last year, you truly did deserve it (as we all knew anyhow). A lot of people would just surrender, you came back faster and stronger to prove to everyone that you are a Boston Qualifier, and then some. Hats of to you, young fella.
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Congratulations on the BQ. Seeing you at the 1/2 way mark was impressive, you were so graceful at that pace is amazing to watch. Great race.
I love the competitve banter between you and those "young dudes"! Keep them on their toes, Sheldon!
I love the competitve banter between you and those "young dudes"! Keep them on their toes, Sheldon!
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Run like hell, feel like hell, look like hell! - Nick
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Great race - congrats on both the PB & BQ. And you've still got room to improve at New York
Great meeting you as well & thanks for all your encouragement/thoughts pre-race.
Great meeting you as well & thanks for all your encouragement/thoughts pre-race.
2009 Highlights
Marathon - 2:54:05 (Mar 22 - Tokyo)
Half - 1:20:00 (Apr 26 - Hartwell)
5k - 17:09 (Acura 5k - Jul 19)
800m - 2:16.80 (York U - Jul 28 )
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Marathon - 2:54:05 (Mar 22 - Tokyo)
Half - 1:20:00 (Apr 26 - Hartwell)
5k - 17:09 (Acura 5k - Jul 19)
800m - 2:16.80 (York U - Jul 28 )
Now - Getting back my running fitness
My training log
Why practice running slow? It comes naturally!
"There are two types of injuries that we older runners get: those that we can run with and those that we can't. And if you're over 30 and don't have one or the other, you aren't training hard enough." - Younger Legs blog
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Sheldon, once again you amaze me. I saw you run by my relay station, and you were flying. You look like you're coasting though!
Congratulations on a fantastic race.
Congratulations on a fantastic race.
2014
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
Sheldon, congrats on your race. You are a very deserving runner who is dedicated, talented and unselfish about sharing running experiences.
Hope that New York is good to you.
Oh, and that's great about your PB and BQ...whoohoo!!!
Hope that New York is good to you.
Oh, and that's great about your PB and BQ...whoohoo!!!
Cheers,
Jill
Ongoing plan :To start running, continue with eating habits, positive outlook.
OTTAWA HALF 2014
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OTTAWA HALF 2014
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