Anyway, it was a restless night as thunderstorms kept me awake, tossing and turning until the alarm went off at 4AM. The thunder, lightening and torrential rain were so intense during the night that I wondered if running would be an option this morning. And to be honest, sleeping in was pretty appealing at that time. Fortunately I was meeting Juliana and since the storm had passed, I had no excuse.
We splish-splashed through puddles, dodging frogs and snails on the path. It was a great run, mostly at recovery pace, but I am definitely feeling the lack of sleep now that I'm at the office. Zzzz....
15.0KM/9.3mi - 1:28:41 - 5:55/KM (9:31/mi)
With tomorrow being the official first day of Autumn, there's no question that the days are shorter. I'm noticing that it is now pitch black from the beginning of my run til the end. I was enjoying watching the sunrise during those last few miles, but pretty soon I will be seeing it on the way to work. It's sad to see daylight waning, but this is by far my favourite season. Fall brings Thanksgiving, Birthdays (mine and hubs') and RACE SEASON! (Although, having already completed 16 races this year, I'm not sure if this actually qualifies as "Race Season" for me. :P) Here's what's coming up:
September 26: Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon
October 17: Goodlife Toronto Marathon
October 31: Tom Taylor Trail Ten Miler (Yes I will be running in costume!)
What's on your Fall Race Schedule?
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I have the Lewis & Clark Marathon (Oct. 3) and the US Half (Nov. 7) coming up, with *maybe* a local 10-mile race in between.
Amazing that you've been able to incorporate this mid-week long runs! And to be at the end of the training cycle and think of 15K as "short" -- that's awesome! Congrats.
i am with you! i've been doing multiple double-digit runs during the week and i am SOO looking forward to scaling back after the marathon.
I love it when it starts to feel easier! You are getting stronger and dedicated training is working (btw, in your stats you have 15K being 19.2 miles...)
i will be there 2/3. hope to see u there!
lots of luck marlene
When long distances start to feel easy, you know races are just around the corner!
I guess I can look forward to it feeling "easier" or is that a euphemism for "less harder"
oh cool, our marathons are on the same day. Ry and I are doing the Baystate Marathon, it is one of the best Boston qualifiers in the world, almost 40% of runners will qualify. it's flat and fast! good luck with your half. we are running the Wicked Half marathon in Salem Mass on saturday. i haven't run a half in awhile so i'm pretty excited. good luck to you
love the question of Fall Race schedule...might have to copy ya w/this one;0
Vintage 5k run this sunday
sprint all women's tri on oct 9th
half marathon on oct 30
then it's OFF season for me in nov/dec! all about st, xtraining, yoga y mas!
I'm running the Scotiabank full this weekend and I'll be doing the Tom Taylor 10 miler as well...looking forward to that one!
Good luck on your 1/2 this weekend. You're training is inspiring.
I just have the Road2Hope in Nov...and a sneaking suspicion I am going to be DFL in the full...serious freakout happening.
too funny, we used to feel that 6K runs were long...now anything under 20K feels short to us now!!
Hopefully if my knee feels better I will be running some 5k races this October! Otherwise I don't know what I am going to be doing...back to the treadmill for some winter speedwork I am sure!
Great job on the 9.3 miles this morning!!
I love fall racing season...totally sucks to not be out there. I know you're going to do great on all your upcoming races...RUN Marleen, RUN!!!
I love fall, too, but I miss the sunlight. I feel lazy when it gets dark so early.
So what kind of costume are you wearing for that 10-miler?!
I also do my midweek longer run on Wednesdays and did 15.1km this morning. I had to be up at 3:45 today to fit everything in before work started. Are we crazy or what? On my side spring is here and the mornings are getting warmer, lighter and are beautiful. My racing season lasts the whole year.
Fall is my favorite season too. I am missing the sunlight though. It feels like I go into work when its dark, and come out when its dark, never to see the light of day.
You MWML runs are amazing...after little sleep too. You are awesome. Nice dedication. And since the praise has started, how about 16 races already this year. Lucky! (I am currently brain washing Hubbs into more activity which should equal more great runs and races for me...humm, I meant us!)
Happy Wednesday
that has to be a GOOD feeling, knowing that's a short mid-week run. yay for taper weeks! and good luck at your half.
half marathon this weekend- WOO!
i have definitely made progress w/o really even realizing it/ trying to. over the past 3 years since my first half, i have "normalized" more to runs between 8-10 miles. so it's not a problem to just go out for 8 miles, whereas before it would be a huge challenge. it's all relative what we adjust to eventually! but kinda cool!!
Isn't it nice to be in such great shape? Enjoy this "down" time!
you've been in race season all year!!
3 marathons left this year..oct, nov and dec. can't wait!!
G and I were just saying that anything under 10 miles isn't "long" anymore.
Our schedules are pretty much the same. Half this weekend. Full - Oct 16. Then an 8K for me in Nov.
Not a whisper of a race schedule here - booooo ;(. I'd love one but it's not feasible. I just get to live vicariously through others like you.
thats my fav part of marathon training, when those runs feel short :)
i havent raced in TWO months now which is a lot for me :) october i have 2 half marathons and then a 10k in nov and marathon december! weeee :)
Wow, that must have been a huge storm because we had the same weather and yes I slept in and didn't run!!!!
We had a heck of a storm last night too! I love how perspective changes and what used to be 'longs' become 'short'!
I've got a full on 10/10 and a half on 10/17 followed by hibernation. :P
We won't talk about my fall race schedule! Glad yours is going great! Tomorrow I am riding my bike to work. I am wondering if I can make it a goal to get to work under my own power each month this year. Maybe too hard with the snow esp. if I am not running.
I hate the time change. I don't like leaving work in the dark. It bugs me. LOL!
Awesome run schedule. I wish MCM wasn't no Halloween. Oh well.
You know, I haven't actually signed up for any fall races... I've had a hard time looking ahead although I know I have a marathon coming in Janaury!
Thanks for the welcome back! I love autumn too!!
That is awesome!!! I am definitely not to where 10 miles feels "short" but I am getting to where 6-8 feels "normal"...it's kind of weird!
Disney's Wine & Dine Half Marathon on 10/2
Komen Race for the Cure 5K on 10/9 (tacking it on to the end of my long run for the day)
St Jude/Memphis Mararhon (my first!) on 12/4
errr...marathon!
You race a ton! I love the way you said your newer mileage has become your new normal. I totally get that right now, I feel the same way. GOOD LUCK this weekend!
I can't believe how early it gets dark now! I have a Leaf Peeper Half Marathon in October, then a 10k Turkey trot...after that, who knows! Good luck with your half this weekend!
I am running Long Beach in October... so far thats it! :) Maybe ill throw in some short races here and there!
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