Vancouver Sun Run.
Super Props to SeaChest, running an uber sick 31:4tee something at the Sun Run today. What a pb - WIKID!
Finger horns all around
Although it was somewhat expected, nothing quantifiable exists until it actually takes place. Like science and religion, SeaChest was a '32:57' until proven otherwise, today he is a new man, a '31:4tee something' (too lazy to check).
I think as fast as the Sun Run course is, it's benefits can best be taken advantage of with one being fit in the first place. I think so because, you need to be able to wind it up and maintain. Which to me differs from a rolling course, where rhythm changes happen, different muscle groups are used, turnover can suddenly be required on downs, then power efforts on ups.
I've run a few 10kays recently where I thought, only if X happened, I could have run a near pb. For instance at the Cobble Hill 10k the first few ks were slippery with ice, so to stay on pace, one had to run on grass, the late part of the race became difficult as I worked so hard in the beginning. Sooke 10k was good for me this year, but is so rolly, that I think I lose it for much longer than other runners, on the ups. Therefore on the downs, I am recovering, rather than milking (moo) the advantage.
Case-in-point today, going over Burrard Street Bridge. I didn't get a chance to spin the legs until I was half way down the hill, I was too busy recovering.
Regardless, I ran 37:12 chip time and I think 37:16 gun time. Personally I think I can take the chip time, as I don't run fast enough to consider technicalities that contravene the rules for handing out prize money fine print.
Although Marilyn does and made a little money from her master's time and her open time. Congrats to Mar, as we screamed and yelled when her name was called thrice.
Great run for a few others out there today. One who can run such low mileage, I cannot grasp how he runs well at all. 30:14 for Jim Finlayson, yet I run 2, 3 and sometimes 4 times as much as he does.
Not that I would expect to ever get that fast, but I also wouldn't expect ANYONE to run that well on his mileage.
One recent interview of mine, Cheryl Murphy ran well too, nearly in the 33's and 2nd or 3rd woman overall (again too lazy to check).
Good little side diversion for the weekend with the likes of Kevin Searle who ran a tidy pb in 34:16, pretty good for a dinosaur! I think, also Nancy Bax ran well and some other Harriers....
More later man (if I am not too lazy).
Finger horns all around
Although it was somewhat expected, nothing quantifiable exists until it actually takes place. Like science and religion, SeaChest was a '32:57' until proven otherwise, today he is a new man, a '31:4tee something' (too lazy to check).
I think as fast as the Sun Run course is, it's benefits can best be taken advantage of with one being fit in the first place. I think so because, you need to be able to wind it up and maintain. Which to me differs from a rolling course, where rhythm changes happen, different muscle groups are used, turnover can suddenly be required on downs, then power efforts on ups.
I've run a few 10kays recently where I thought, only if X happened, I could have run a near pb. For instance at the Cobble Hill 10k the first few ks were slippery with ice, so to stay on pace, one had to run on grass, the late part of the race became difficult as I worked so hard in the beginning. Sooke 10k was good for me this year, but is so rolly, that I think I lose it for much longer than other runners, on the ups. Therefore on the downs, I am recovering, rather than milking (moo) the advantage.
Case-in-point today, going over Burrard Street Bridge. I didn't get a chance to spin the legs until I was half way down the hill, I was too busy recovering.
Regardless, I ran 37:12 chip time and I think 37:16 gun time. Personally I think I can take the chip time, as I don't run fast enough to consider technicalities that contravene the rules for handing out prize money fine print.
Although Marilyn does and made a little money from her master's time and her open time. Congrats to Mar, as we screamed and yelled when her name was called thrice.
Great run for a few others out there today. One who can run such low mileage, I cannot grasp how he runs well at all. 30:14 for Jim Finlayson, yet I run 2, 3 and sometimes 4 times as much as he does.
Not that I would expect to ever get that fast, but I also wouldn't expect ANYONE to run that well on his mileage.
One recent interview of mine, Cheryl Murphy ran well too, nearly in the 33's and 2nd or 3rd woman overall (again too lazy to check).
Good little side diversion for the weekend with the likes of Kevin Searle who ran a tidy pb in 34:16, pretty good for a dinosaur! I think, also Nancy Bax ran well and some other Harriers....
More later man (if I am not too lazy).
posted by Chris at 9:57 PM
