2nd Annual Reindeer Run 5k

12/21/2013

As always a well-organized YellowJacket event. I’ve never experience a such a sharp temperature drop during a race. It was 50 degrees when I left home then 36 degrees after the finish. The start was a bit confusing. I was following the large group from the Strong lobby that was literally walking in circles in the parking lot which made us have to run to the start line. I think there was a short cut last year that made it easier to get to the start line.

gun time: 32:48
chip time: 31:59

AG place: 46
Overall place: 924

2013 Summerfest 12K

What a difference a year makes! Is how I started 2012 post at that is very true!

Time for SummerFest 12k this year was 1:38:50 13:15 min/mile

10 Minute more from last year, I'll take it as it!  As its was much hotter (80) and very humid!

2013 Buffalo Marathon

Yes, I am a Marathoner! Looking forward to saying that at  an upcoming cocktail parties. It was not easy!!!

Participated in the 2013 Buffalo FULL Marathon, all 26.2 miles of it!

The starting corral was limited to runners only due to heightened security. It was actually nice as you could easily navigate to you pace area. Also there was no bag check which is fine as we stayed a hotel across street from start line. Overall a well organized and on time start.

First half of the course  was relatively flat, industrial section is kinda boring but water front was nice. Out and backs got kinda congestion in parts because of narrow paths/roads.

Second half started kind of confusing as it passes finish line so after volunteer points you toward full course it got quiet than chaotic as ½ marathoners & guest kept walking in road. once you hit mile 14 crowds and runners die down and you are greeted with great residents, awesome volunteers & cool building architecture.

Finish & Post Race celebration were great. This was the biggest post race party I’ve been too that was for runners & their family. It included pizza, beer and all the standard post race runner food. Though I finished late there was plenty of food & it was nice as crowds died down.

A couple observations

• I thanked as many volunteers & Officers as I could. The surprise is they were thanking me! During the last mile it was the Police officers that were encouraging me to keep going, never had that happen before.
• Plentiful water stops and course support! Before I even though about hydration I ran into a water/gatorade stop.
• An injury started at mile 19 which caused me to walk alot. So I got a little stressed out about hitting the 6 hour cutoff. I made it with 25 mins to spare.

All in all and excellent life experience. Not rushing to sign up for next one.

Stats:
Overall Place:189 
Gun Time:5:38:21
Gender Place: 698/ 841 
Age Place: 101/ 119 
Overall Pace: 12:55 
Chip Time: 5:38:01 

2013 Flower City 1/2

2013 Rochester 1/2 Marathon

Temp started at 51 degrees.Sunny the whole time temperature rose the whole race. Breeze was nice!

Race went well. Took it easier as it is suppose to just be a training run. Nice to hear crowd cheering and not have to carry water! wish other training runs were this supported :)

Looking at splits, I went out way to fast!!!

Results:
Chip Time:2:27:13
Gun Time:2:26:00
Pace:11:14/mile
1917 of 2365 overall
923 of 1017 M
124 of 136 AG

• SPLITS

MILE	TIME	CHANGE	AVG PACE
1	9:58	--	9'58"/mi
2 *Fastest	19:44	- 0:12 (2%)	9'46"/mi
3	29:59	+ 0:29 (-5%)	10'15"/mi
4	40:20	+ 0:06 (-1%)	10'21"/mi
5	50:47	+ 0:06 (-1%)	10'27"/mi
6	1:01:26	+ 0:12 (-2%)	10'39"/mi
7	1:12:29	+ 0:24 (-4%)	11'03"/mi
8	1:26:38	+ 3:06 (-29%)	14'09"/mi
9	1:37:07	- 3:40 (25%)	10'29"/mi
10	1:47:47	+ 0:11 (-2%)	10'40"/mi
11	1:58:43	+ 0:16 (-3%)	10'56"/mi
12	2:11:04	+ 1:25 (-13%)	12'21"/mi
13	2:22:25	- 1:00 (8%)	11'21"/mi

2013 Spring Forward 15K

Ran 2013 Spring forward 15K (9.3 miles)

Official Results:

Place: 572th

Time: 1:47:10

Pace:11:31 min/mi

Gender Place:301

Age Group: 34th (out of 35)

Overall a great tuneup race & long Run. New PDR as I ran the course twice. 18.63 miles in 4 hours of running 12min/miles

Johnny's 15th Runnin' of the Green 2013

1st Race of the 2013 Racing Season 

A lot colder than last year!!! It barely hit 30 degrees.

Did 5 miles before, 4 miles after. 15 miles was on HFM training schedule.

NIKE +:

5.00 miles

Time: 50:37

pace:9:59

This year was first year on new route so everyone was confused where start was. I ended toeing the line!?!? Couldn't move at that point because gun went off. So, I immediately let people by and took the far right side for first mile. I was really pushing with crowd as by 1 mile gun split was 9:30 .

Official:

Time: 50:35

pace 10:07

Overall place: 1491

Age group place: 107 of 126

2012 Year End Recap & 2013 Resolutions

2012 Year End Recap & 2013 Resolutions

2011 Stats:

Races: 6

Workouts:134

Duration: 82:01:16

Miles: 376.65

Avg Pace: 13:04

Cals burned: 64843

Weight:232lb

2012 Stats:

Races:9

Workouts:200+

Duration: 166:58

Miles: 961

Avg Pace: 11:50

Cals burned: 134964

Weight:231lb

2012 resolution review:

- running: "Race Further" 1st half marathon training plan and race scheduled. Also do as many 5K& 10K's that I can squeeze into my training schedule. {SUCCESS x3! Ran Flower City, Shoreline and Rochester 1/2)

- swimming: take swimming lesson to get more comfortable in water {1/2 SUCCESS} (Took a lesson, need to get more comfortable in the water)

- cycling: ride more to get comfortable on bike {SUCCESS}

- triathlon: try a sprint distance triathlon (or duathalon) {FAIL} (Kept focus on and running x3 1/2's)

- weight loss - lose 15lbs by 12/31/2012 232 to 217  {FAIL} (lost 8llbs during 1/2 training. gained back after cycle was over)

2013 resolutions:
- family: I want to be a better Son, Brother, Husband & Father {roles in order from birth to today}.

- society: A better Employee, Leader/Manager/Mentor, Friend & Citizen.

- running: "Race Further" Marathon training plan and race scheduled.

- trail running: Lace up new trail shoes! Try at least one trail race.

- swimming: take another swimming lesson to get more comfortable in water. Try open water swim.

- cycling: ride more Jun-Sept log min 50 miles a month in saddle

- triathlon: do a sprint distance triathlon (or duathalon)

- weight loss - lose 20 lbs by 12/31/2013 235 to 215 {buckle down  and get serious on this one}

Reindeer Run 5k

1st Annual Reindeer Run 5k
12/15/2012

time:32:47 
pace:10:35

AG place: 38
Overall place: 1120

2012 Rochester 1/2 Marathon

2012 Rochester 1/2 Marathon

Temp started at 45 degrees but sunny made it to 50 by the end.

Race was great!! even got a complimentary chair massage at the end.

Only complaint is lack of mens bathrooms at Frontier field.

Results:
Chip Time:2:19:27
Gun Time:2:20:20
Pace:10:43
1267 of 1725 overall
617 of 743 M
94 of 109 AG

Splits:

1	11:03	--	11'03"/mi
2	21:36	- 0:30 (4%)	10'33"/mi
3	32:05	- 0:04 (0%)	10'29"/mi
4	42:45	+ 0:11 (-2%)	10'40"/mi
5	53:39	+ 0:14 (-3%)	10'54"/mi
6	1:04:09	- 0:24 (3%)	10'30"/mi
7	1:14:51	+ 0:12 (-2%)	10'42"/mi
8	1:25:35	+ 0:02 (-1%)	10'44"/mi
9	1:36:05	- 0:14 (2%)	10'30"/mi
10	1:46:45	+ 0:10 (-2%)	10'40"/mi
11	1:57:30	+ 0:05 (-1%)	10'45"/mi
12	2:08:15	+ 0:00 (0%)	10'45"/mi
13 *Fastest	2:18:30	- 0:30 (4%)	10'15"/mi

Unity Health System Flower City Challenge - 1/2 Half Marathon - Recap

Ran my first 1/2 Marathon! 13.1 miles!


I am thankful for the FF HFM Training Program!

Results:
Overall Place:1952 of 2252
Gun Time:2:27:40
Chip Time:2:26:36
Avg Pace:11:11
Gender Place: 893 of 953
Age Group Place: 127 of 131