See Jacq run!
Woot! Just got back from a 13.16 mile run and I’m feelin’ good, I clocked a 9:01/mile pace which for me is a personal best! I’m not a super fast runner (although I’m workin on it!) and the last time I trained for a marathon I was at a 10min/mile so I am VERY pleased right now. If you’re familiar with the Charles River/Cambridge area I ran from Mt. Auburn Hospital, down Memorial Drive, across the Longfellow Bridge, up Storrow Drive, across the Cambridge street Bridge, back down Memorial Drive, across the Harvard Bridge, back up Storrow Drive, Across the Western Ave. Bridge, and back up Memorial Drive to my car! Phew! I did stop three times, once because I couldn’t get my water out of my fuel belt, then I couldn’t figure out how to get back on to Storrow Drive after coming across the Harvard Bridge so I had to cross the highway and scraped my knee on the metal railing in the process (Kids, DO NOT try this at home), and then stopped again between miles 11-12 for more water. I used Expresso Love GU Energy Gel (i loove all things coffee related) and tried Sports Beans (fruit punch flavor) for the first time. The beans were really tasty, but I don’t think I’m very good at running & chewing at the same time, so I’ll probably just stick to the GU – much easier to just suck down. Anyone try the new Roctane GU? That’s next on my list.
All in all, a good morning’s work!
Now I just have to do that twice on marathon day…
Time to eat! Happy Sunday!
Aug 03, 2008
You go girl!!!
Aug 03, 2008
AWESOME JOB!
I am a GU fan as well, it’s too hard for me to run and chew at the same time!
I hope you get some time to relax and recover today!
Aug 03, 2008
Nice job! I’m also a fairly pokey runner, so I’m quite impressed with your pace!
Aug 03, 2008
Wow..rock on Jacq!! Kudos to you! You have way more motivation to run than I do..oh yea, thats cuz I have NONE! LOL
Aug 03, 2008
Awesome run. You know I love Hammer Gel’s right?? They have espresso flavors. Partial to Hammer Nutrition. Sounds like a great run. Wish I had a river trail…
Aug 04, 2008
A 9 min pace for 13 miles is fantastic in my book. Way to go girl!!
Aug 04, 2008
Very solid run…keep it going!
Aug 04, 2008
woohoo that’s awesome! I get out of breath driving 13 miles!! You go girl!!!
I ran around Bronxville with all the snobs yesterday. You win for distance, I win for obnoxious scenery.
Aug 04, 2008
(humming a little tune) super-cali-fragi-listic and to-tal-ly aweeesome!!!
Congrats on your run and your pace…very impressive!!!
Aug 04, 2008
filled with admiration.
you are SO ABOUT the goal setting and sticking to it, Miss. Fitarella.
Aug 04, 2008
Nice job! that’s where the speed develops…some nice hard training runs will really boost the confidence. Way to go!
Aug 05, 2008
Great job on your run!!
Aug 06, 2008
I have a half marathon this Sunday…I’m shooting for 9 min miles, wish me luck!
Well done by you…oh, have you tried Cliff Shot Blocks? I love them…many flavors:P