Category: San Francisco FitLife
Yeah, yeah, yeah… it’s late. So was I. It’s gonna be lackluster, but… you know. It’s a theme. I figure I want to excel at something, why not make it mediocrity?
So, the Kaiser Half Marathon was a really tough race for me. As you know if you follow this blog, it was the first half marathon I planned to really put in a full training and tapering cycle for, but was sidelined by a mysterious ankle injury two weeks out. I really had hope in the back of my mind that the two weeks off to get the ankle in running shape would get me to the line so well rested and amped on running again that I’d just fly through the course to my goal of 1:59:59.
Running a Marathon: Which training, pre-race and race strategies work for you?
Pamakid Runners Club president and Coach Andy Chan moderates a panel
discussion with Bay Area runners who competed in a 2008 fall marathon.
Four different perspectives, goals and experience levels: From novice to
expert, from low-mileage training to high-mileage training.
When? Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Where? Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant Street (@ 15th Street), San Francisco, CA
I’m back from the Run Wild for a Child 10K in Golden Gate Park. Woke up this morning feeling really kind of crappy- nervous tummy and a lil’ barfy and just generally weak. Visions of every greasy/heavy meal and overindulgent cocktail outing of the past 3 days weighing heavy on my frame. Ugh! Went down to Golden Gate Park, thinking it would be easy
enough to street park in my old ‘hood. (6th and Fulton.) I was getting nervous that I was running late when I rolled up at 8AM and did one loop- no parking. Did another loop- still no parking! Finally decided to drive away from the park and pull into the first spot I see. Of course my nerves are in overdrive at this point. Why didn’t I just leave a few minutes early? I’ve been painfully early to all my other races. (Indicator # 345 that I didn’t take this race as seriously as I should have.)
I’ll admit, a triathlon sounds kind of appealing to me. Then again, I don’t think I remember how to ride a bike and every time I see the Team in Training folks swimming at Aquatic Park, I question their sanity. But, hey! What are extreme acts of fitness for if not making others question our sanity?
Well, if you have found yourself interested in undertaking a triathlon, Sports Basement Presido has an event just for you:
Thursday, Dec. 18, 6:30-7:30PM
Triathlon Revolution! With Terri Schneider
Calling all novice, experienced and aspiring triathletes- Kick off your winter training season with premier endurance athlete Terri Schneider, author of the new book, Triathlon Revolution: Training, Technique and Inspiration. Terri will share tips, wisdom and inspiration that she’s gathered in her three-plus decades of competing in triathlons. She’ll cover topics such as mental training, going longer, and explain why triathlons are truly for everyone. Terri has been involved in the sport ‘from the beginning’ and has cmpleted 22 Ironman Triathlons, finishing in the top 5 women ten times.
I came, I saw, I conquered the US Half Marathon (first half marathon, second race, and longest run to date) and I am positively over the moon with the experience! (Not to skip the substance of this RR for the happy ending.)
Crunch the numbers from my Garmin and see the GPS map here.
Passing this along, in case anyone wants to run the US Half Marathon in San Francisco Nov. 2…
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I am officially no longer a race virgin! Here’s the (lengthy) race report:
Bridge to Bridge was a bit of a last-minute thing for me. I was training “just to finish” the US Half Marathon on November 2, and added the B2B because I wanted to work out any kinks on a shorter distance, plus it was for a good cause.
Rob was the keeper of the video camera, so no doubt he’ll have loads more pics to come, in the meantime, here we are, all dressed up and ready to go!
In other news ROB GOT ME A GARMIN!
I’ll be taking it on its first run tonight and post more at a later date.
(Warning: Links are pretty much 100% guaranteed to contain adult content, NSFW.)
Yes, ladies and gents, ’tis that time again! Time to break out the assless chaps, dust off that little piggy nose and curly tail plug for the bottom of your choice and hit the streets in the largest leather and fetish event in the world (it’s true, I looked it up online)- Folsom Street Fair!
I just signed up for my first race ever, the Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge 12K, which is taking place on October 5. According to Runner’s World magazine, it is one of the most scenic runs in the country, starting at The Ferry Building (under the Bay Bridge, for those who like things spelled out) and heading down the EMB, through Fisherman’s Wharf, through the Marina Green and Chrissy Field to the Presidio (under the Golden Gate Bridge, for those of you who still need your morning coffee.) The timing is right in line with where I need to be distance-wise to consider the US Half Marathon on November 2, and just days before we leave for Sherri and AT’s wedding in New Orleans, so I’ll feel (hopefully!) all fit and accomplished heading into a debaucherous week.
In other news, I am down a really solid 5 pounds since starting with the nutritionist. Looking forward to being down 10 by the US Half Marathon and then getting rid of the last 5 before the end of the year! It is tough going sometimes, but is becoming second nature. It’s still the lure of quality cocktails that is the hardest to resist.