Been too Long, again...

It has been a long time since my last running update, thankfully, it hasnt been that long since my last run. I will try to remember everything Ive done in the last few weeks.
I kinda jumped back in full-force (sort of) after getting hit by the car, I started slow, and then a week later bumped it up with William and did a slow 8 at Shellburg, the following week, I did about 15 or so total miles, and then last weekend, I did 10 with Mike on Saturday, and then 8 again with the Pain Train on Sunday, I felt great! I ran on Monday as well, and then again on Thursday and Friday (5 each). So I am feeling like I am getting back on track. The plan is to do 15 plus tomorrow with Mike at Bush Park, so that'll be some good distance.
I am still having some hip soreness, and am hoping that it will go away soon. Also, at the urging of the Pain Train, I did register for the PCT Ultra 50 Miler at the end of July, and I am really excited about that! I have a lot of work to do between now and then.
I took some video and pics at Shellburg from a couple of weeks ago with the free video camera I got in the mail in December. The are a bit blurry, but anyway... Enjoy!

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100th post!

Im trying to get back into the swing of things after my accident. I ran on Monday for a little over a half hour and had some good old fashioned soreness afterwards, today I ran about 4.5 miles at bush with some hills and it didnt bother me too much until the last lap. Those darn uphill climbs! Im gonna keep on taking it easy for the rest of the week. I know I am going to do a bike ride this weekend, so we'll see how that goes. Im planning on running again on Monday am. Im not really sure how to do this running after accident stuff. Should I expect it to hurt and just go with it, or should I wait until it doesnt hurt anymore before getting back after it? Advice? Let me know!

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nothing serious, just sore

So... the day after my birthday I was riding my bike to work and got hit by a car! It wasnt too serious, Im just pretty sore. I havent ran since my 30k. Im going to the doctor on Monday for a secondary exam (I went to the ER right after) and I am going to do a bit of stationary biking today at some time. Also I am going to go have my PT friend Mike Studer give me some advice on stuff. Getting hit by a car whilst biking sucks, I dont recommend it!

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30K on my 30th

Today is my 30th birthday and to celebrate I ran a 30K. It went pretty well considering I just ran the cascade 1/2 marathon on Sunday. I ran the whole 18.6 (+.05 extra - according the garmin) in 2:58, I had to walk some of it towards the end. I didnt eat anything before I started the run, however, I did have a red bull! I had a gu about 1/2 way thru and I wished I wouldve had more to take later on. I was happy I did it, but boy am I sore!! I am gonna take tomorrow off and run again on Thursday hopefully. This year - I am gonna make 30 my bitch.

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cascade 1/2 results

I ran the Cascade 1/2 Marathon today (2 days before my 30th birthday) and did pretty well, I PR'd at least. I finished 111th overall with a time of 1:43.32 which is a 7:54 pace. I finished 6th out of my age division according to the results. I think last year I ran around a 1:50 or so. I was happy I chopped a decent chunk off of my time from last year. It was great seeing so many people I knew around the turn-around point. I got to do a lot of hollering and got a couple of "fives" from the Pain Train and the Studerbaker. Getting to see so many people was a big boost to me, I checked my mile splits from the Garmin and the middle miles were the fastest, especially around the 6 mile point when I saw everyone. I also ran the race with my Ipod, which Ive never done before. I really enjoyed it, it seemed to help. I need to work out a better playlist for running, but overall it was fun. With this race over, Ive already got another goal for next year - sub 1:40. But first we'll see what shakes out in 2009, I dont know what'll happen this year but I feel good about the start!

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Free Stuff

So I signed up for a program through our bank to get a free Ipod Shuffle. My plan being to cancel the program prior to getting charged, but after I received the free gift. It had been a while since I signed up, and no ipod, so I canceled the membership, two or three days later, I got the free ipod! Well, since then, I have continued to get free stuff from this program. Yesterday I got $50 in gas cards in the mail, and today I got a free digital video camera!! Its pretty small, but will work perfect for when I go running and want to take pictures of the cool things I get to see. I am really excited! I wonder what will come in the mail tomorrow??

As for running, I ran on Tuesday and did a nice 6 miler with mike, where we got chased by a dog running off leash, I yelled some spicy things at its owner and we didnt see the guy again. I wasnt too disappointed about that. I was supposed to run today, but slacked, I had a job interview and I decided extra rest was important, I shouldve gone running! Im planning on doing an easy run tomorrow (Friday) morning to try out a free ipod nano holder my bud let me borrow. I may use it during the Cascade 1/2 on Sunday.

I turn 30 on Tuesday (1/13/1979), my plan is to call out for work and run a 30K in the morning! Feel free to ditch work and come running with me... birthday cake afterwards. :)

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happy new year

Happy New Year of running. Another year to try to become an Ultramarathoner. My resolutions? To be more consistent with my running/training by running more frequently and pushing myself harder than I have this year. I also really want to change my eating habits and try to eat smaller portions, more frequently. These will both be tough for me to change and be consistent with. My racing goals for the year are to set a PR at the Cascade 1/2 Marathon (which shouldnt be too tough since last years time was so poor - but you never know). The eating change will be tough because I have a hard time planning my meals out that far ahead. For some reason, it is easier to eat that way at work during the week than it is on the weekend. I know I will need to do some good planning on what it will look like before I go for it.

Running has been hard with the holidays and family in town. Did a 7 miler today with Mike, the pace was unusually slow due to the terrain, but it felt like all I had in me to go that distance at that pace. Family leaves today, so it will be a long rest of the weekend putting our house back together. I Hope anyone who reads this blog had a great Christmas and New Years!! Good luck with all your 2009 running goals.

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