Doonst shows up for Chilly '07
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Doonst shows up for Chilly '07
Chilly 2007. I really didn't know what to expect for a result today. Its been 3 wintery months since my last race, and I haven't been running very fast in training, just long. I had been slightly under the weather, weak mostly, for most of last week but felt fine again today. The wind was a concern but wasn't terrible after all, just medium.
Pre-race went okay, chip pickup took at least 20-25 minutes but at least it was inside. Saw a bunch of people before the race, mostly briefly. Started off with Dave, and could see the speedy Ed Fizz for the first K or 2. They were long gone by the time I hit 5 K in 23:24, nice pace so far. Started to slow a bit on the "out" section, 4:45s instead of 4:40s, but that was what I needed to break 1:40. Still, usually I pick it up around the 7 K mark, not fade. Held that pace pretty much until Lakeshore "back" section, where the combination of wind and fatigue pushed my pace back a bit more: several right on 4:57. Saw Dave again around 18.5 K, then the Manic cheering crew around 19. It got harder but I stayed at that pace right until the last 1.4, at 4:48. That's all the kick I had left. I was very ready for the race to be over, I doubled over just to breathe for a while in the chip removal line. Final time was 143 something gun, 1:42:55 chip. Same as most of the fall tour. I guess I should be happy with that all things considered, but I dread the "plateau" effect, when it gets harder to improve. I see in other reports that some had PB days, and others had rough days, I did about average. As always great seeing everybody in the race, at the sides, and after in the pub. See y'all at ATB.
Pre-race went okay, chip pickup took at least 20-25 minutes but at least it was inside. Saw a bunch of people before the race, mostly briefly. Started off with Dave, and could see the speedy Ed Fizz for the first K or 2. They were long gone by the time I hit 5 K in 23:24, nice pace so far. Started to slow a bit on the "out" section, 4:45s instead of 4:40s, but that was what I needed to break 1:40. Still, usually I pick it up around the 7 K mark, not fade. Held that pace pretty much until Lakeshore "back" section, where the combination of wind and fatigue pushed my pace back a bit more: several right on 4:57. Saw Dave again around 18.5 K, then the Manic cheering crew around 19. It got harder but I stayed at that pace right until the last 1.4, at 4:48. That's all the kick I had left. I was very ready for the race to be over, I doubled over just to breathe for a while in the chip removal line. Final time was 143 something gun, 1:42:55 chip. Same as most of the fall tour. I guess I should be happy with that all things considered, but I dread the "plateau" effect, when it gets harder to improve. I see in other reports that some had PB days, and others had rough days, I did about average. As always great seeing everybody in the race, at the sides, and after in the pub. See y'all at ATB.
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This blackbird's mute gonna sing again
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So all you sinners come out
And all you drunkards crawl out
Come into the light of one fine day
You haven't lost a step ... Imagine what the next 10 months will bring as the weather and conditions are in your favour ..
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Sheldon... in my books, consistent is good... I like the "even Steven" idea BG!
As has been said, you raced a lot in the fall, it's nice to see that you haven't lost a bit of steam over the winter, like some of the rest of us have...
(btw - I finished my meatloaf... )
As has been said, you raced a lot in the fall, it's nice to see that you haven't lost a bit of steam over the winter, like some of the rest of us have...
(btw - I finished my meatloaf... )
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It was great to see you Sheldon, and I think you did great considering that your body is adjusting to marathon mileage and you've got to be a lot more tired than you were in the fall. Congratulations!
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Re: Doonst shows up for Chilly '07
Doonst wrote:I did about average. As always great seeing everybody in the race, at the sides, and after in the pub. See y'all at ATB.
All things considered, it sounds like you did better than "average" to me. Congrats!
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You're a machine Sheldon!! Well done.
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
RayMan wrote:That wind in the face for the final 6-7 km must really suck! I am sure it's not a plateau, just the weather messin with ya!
Agree with Rays comments.
Anyway, great to meet you and keep up the training. The extra distances needed for marathon training will tire you.
See you at ATB and NCM.
Cheers,
Jill
Ongoing plan :To start running, continue with eating habits, positive outlook.
OTTAWA HALF 2014
Jill
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Re: Doonst shows up for Chilly '07
tmd wrote:Doonst wrote:I did about average. As always great seeing everybody in the race, at the sides, and after in the pub. See y'all at ATB.
All things considered, it sounds like you did better than "average" to me. Congrats!
Yep...my thoughts too. And I think you're a long way from "a plateau"
Way to go Doonst...
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Sounds like a prety good run to me Sheldon! CONGRATULATIONS!
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I would think that having dave fast on your heels would be enough to avoid any kind of plateau, lol. congrats on a great race, leaving it all out there, and an excellent time. :)
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