Oct 21, 2017
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Did it! Wahoo!
I've been managing to run every other day for nearly five weeks. I'm using the term "run" loosely, as I'm following a 5k app so it's a combo of running and walking. I'm moving through the app slowly. For example, this past week, I did week four, day one three runs in a row. I'm trying to listen to my knees, but also give the whole exercise thing a shot.
I feel super out of shape. As in, it's hard for me and I'm averaging about 2.5 miles in 35ish minutes. No speed records here. I'm also having to get out there before work which has been okay because DH has been home. However, once he's getting sub calls, I'll have to get up earlier if I want to sneak it in before he leaves for work (he has to leave about an hour before me). For right now though, it's working.
I can't say that I feel awesome, but it feels awesome to be doing something. My eating habits at work are okay (I say this as I'm snacking on pretzels and M&Ms at 10:09am). With DS being on a sort of limited diet, I'm eating a lot of peanut butter and rice cakes or rice and veggies with some chicken thrown in for protein.
I may fall off the bandwagon in a week and need to delete this.
RACE REPORT: Lucky 5K
RACE REPORT: Lucky 5K
I’ve been running for over seven years now — and it feels like I’ve done pretty much everything. I’ve done dozens of 5Ks, 100+ half marathons, a handful of marathons and ultra races — I’ve even placed in a race TWICE (third overall in my age group). But, I have never WON my age group before.
Until this past Saturday.
Going into the Lucky 5K I really had no aspirations to win my age group.…
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RACE REPORT: Lucky 5K
I’ve been running for over seven years now — and it feels like I’ve done pretty much everything. I’ve done dozens of 5Ks, 100+ half marathons, a handful of marathons and ultra races — I’ve even placed in a race TWICE (third overall in my age group). But, I have never WON my age group before.
Until this past Saturday.
Going into the Lucky 5K I really had no aspirations to win my age group. Mainly, because, I’ve never done it. I thought I’d probably place because most of the runners were doing the half marathon and 10K. My only real goal was that I wanted to do well by pushing myself toward that sub-30 minute 5K goal.
Did I think the sub-30 minute goal was attainable on Saturday? Ehhh … yes and no. I knew I was faster since my last 5K, but being the realistic man that I am — I knew I wasn’t there yet. But, I still felt that if I happened to run the race of my life I could do it.
So the goal was to apply pressure and not let up.
A post shared by TheＪｏｓｈｅｒDoes Keto (@ketowalla) on Mar 17, 2018 at 7:40am PDT
I wanted to believe that I could somehow pull out a sub-30 minute time, but after a week with only ONE two mile run, I wasn’t very hopeful. I had a very busy and stressful week at work that required me to work from 7am-5:30pm on most days. It didn’t leave much time for an early morning or late night run — and quite honestly — I didn’t feel up to with my energy levels all over the place. I slept as much as I could when I was home.
I totally understand that’s an excuse, because I really could have found time for at least one more 2-3 mile run sometime during the week. But, I was still able to get my workouts in during my lunch breaks at work and that made a difference. And, quite honestly, I was able to get a lot of the stress out through my heavy lifts and squats better than a run.
Either way — it was a crappy week of running. But, by running fast and applying that pressure I felt I could further release a lot of that stress from the week. And, if I could successfully release that stress during the race — I’d be fine with whatever my time ended up to be.
Sound race plan, eh? I think what it really boiled down to is that I needed a release and sometimes a hard fought out run is the only thing that will do the trick. One of the many reasons I love running.
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Standing at the starting line was a lot of fun. Since there was a half marathon and 10K happening as well, we all stood at the starting line together. It was fun (as always) to hangout and laugh with so many friends — Amy, Lizz, Sheri, the Atwoods, my AIIA family, my Run4fun family, my Pod Bash family, Dith, Julianna, Chris, etc., etc., etc., etc.
If we’re going to talk about St. Patrick’s Day and the luck of the Irish — I feel extremely lucky (well, blessed) to have so many awesome friends. I never run alone. Of all the things I’ve added to my life as a runner, it’s the friendships that I value and cherish the most. Always have, always will.
Carrying that synergy of the start line the races started in waves — with the half marathon first and then the 10K runners about a minute or so after. Once the 10K runners were off and running — it was us 5Kers turn. And, before I knew it — we were off!
I jumped right to it — and just went. And, I felt great. My legs had been a bit sore from the previous days workout (squats baby!), but I felt light and springy. I knew this wouldn’t last forever, so I rode it as far as I could. I just wanted to go.
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I kept the pressure on throughout the first half of the race — under the overpass, over the bridge, over the second bridge and it wasn’t until around the aid station and turn around that I started feeling the fatigue. But, I just wanted to keep pushing — I didn’t bother stopping at the aid station, I just went.
I ran past Allen, Lisa and Lizz who were running the 10K, then I saw Q and Kevin Atwood coming back after the 5K turnaround, seeing them just energized me to keep going. The funny thing is I kinda forgot to take a customary race picture of myself mid-run — but, I got one of the Atwoods and Lizz. I guess that kinda shows I was pretty focused on the race.
After the turnaround I was really feeling heavy legs, but I didn’t care. I was going to push through it. I knew I could survive — so I kept at it. I passed a few other friends including my friend Stockton with less than a mile left. I had no idea what my time was, but I felt that I was somewhere in the 30-35 minute range, I just wanted to leave everything out there on the course.
Making my back into Gardner Village I got a surge of energy as I saw the finish line and mustered a rocket boost the last few yards. I noticed my friend Chris was behind me too and we both put it into turbo mode. It was a great finish.
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Once I finished I grabbed some water for Chris and I and kinda collapsed in the parking lot as more runners made their way through the finish line. I felt great. I was zapped, but I gave it everything and that’s all I could have asked of myself.
I checked my time and came in at 35:37 minutes — not bad. It was about 20 seconds slower than my Sweethearts 5K time, which I’m fine with. It wasn’t what I was hoping for — but it was my BEST effort and somedays that’s a victory in and of itself. And, really, if I had the week I wish I had, I have no doubt I would have crushed that time. But, I can’t feel bad about the time considering the circumstances I put myself in during the week.
My biggest takeaway from the race was that I felt strong. I did feel stronger than in February when I did the Sweethearts 5K. I really want to push for a sub-30 minute 5K this year and I’m getting closer to that reality.
I hope to do a couple more 5Ks before June, but I’m going all in on June 9 at the Drop13 5K down Big Cottonwood. I was planning on doing the half marathon, but after adding the Buffalo Run 25K last week I had some wiggle room on my remaining ten races of my 180 race goal. I want to go for it at Drop13 — I have to (I mean it’s downhill!).
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If the time wasn’t reason enough to be happy — I happened to also win my age group! Yes, me! I’ve placed third in my age group a couple times, but I have NEVER actually won my age group, so I was a bit surprised by it.
Almost immediately upon learning about my win, I tried to discredit it. I mean — there were only three other runners in my age group, my time was pretty pedestrian and there were much faster runners out there who could have done better. Especially the faster runners out there doing the 10K and half marathon distances.
But, I caught myself in that negative self-talk and allowed myself to enjoy it. So what if there were only three other runners in my age group? So what if I didn’t run the world’s fastest 5K? So what if there were faster runners out there? I’m only racing those that show up. I was faster than two other people who showed up in my age group and that gave me the victory.
I earned it.
So, I enjoyed it.
A post shared by Ｊｏｓｈｅｒ (@josherwalla) on Mar 17, 2018 at 4:03pm PDT
Race season is starting to pick up — I have the Riverton Half next week. I won’t lie — there’s a part of me that wants to do the 5K instead. I want another stab at the distance to see what I can do. But, I’m also really excited to do the half. I am just nine races away from my 180 goal — that’s HUGE! I can’t believe that I am on the cusp of that achievement.
Anyways, a lot of takeaways from the race. And, what it boils down to — I’m just grateful for what I am able to do. I really try to not take it for granted. I never want to take it for granted.
Heaven forbid I do.
THE ROAD TO 180
The following are the remaining races to Race #180 at the Bountiful Handcart Days Half Marathon on July 21st. If you would like to join me on my Race #180 there’s a Facebook event you can RSVP at here.
With this sudden change to my schedule, this might change? But, right now I feel good about dropping from the half marathon to the 5K at Drop13 Big Cottonwood.
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RACE REPORT: Lucky 5K was originally published on PhatJosh | My Life Running.
Running 2018: Week 11/52
Running 2018: Week 11/52
Weekly Miles
Total Running Miles: 5.1 miles Training Miles: 2.0 miles Race Miles: 3.1 miles Walking Miles: 24.7 miles TOTAL MILES: 29.8 miles
Monthly Miles
January 2018 Total Running Miles: 38.7 miles Training Miles: 20.5 miles Race Miles: 18.2 miles Walking Miles: 82.84 miles TOTAL MILES: 121.54 miles
February 2018 Total Running Miles: 31.85 miles Training Miles: 28.75…
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Running 2018: Week 11/52
Weekly Miles
Total Running Miles: 5.1 miles Training Miles: 2.0 miles Race Miles: 3.1 miles Walking Miles: 24.7 miles TOTAL MILES: 29.8 miles
Monthly Miles
January 2018 Total Running Miles: 38.7 miles Training Miles: 20.5 miles Race Miles: 18.2 miles Walking Miles: 82.84 miles TOTAL MILES: 121.54 miles
February 2018 Total Running Miles: 31.85 miles Training Miles: 28.75 miles Race Miles: 3.1 miles Walking Miles: 83.31 miles TOTAL MILES: 115.16 miles
March 2018 Total Running Miles: 35.05 miles Training Miles: 12.35 miles Race Miles: 22.7 miles Walking Miles: 60.0 miles TOTAL MILES: 95.05 miles
2018 Miles
Total Running Miles: 105.6 miles Training Miles: 61.6 miles Race Miles: 44.0 miles Walking Miles: 226.15 miles TOTAL MILES: 331.75 miles
My estimated race schedule and results from January to the end of July when I run my 180th race. As always, races are subject to change. Races over 13.1 miles are numbered in parenthesis and numbered overall since July 2011.
1 — New Year’s Revolution Run (170); January 1 (15.1 miles, 5 hours) 2 — Frigid 5K; January 27 (0:37:59.5) 3 — South Davis Sweethearts 5K; February 3 (0:35:17.0) 4 — March Madness 5K; March 3 (0:52:02) 5 — Antelope Island Buffalo Run 25K (171); March 10 (5:30:23) 6 — Lucky 5K; March 17 (0:35:37.0) 7 — Riverton Half Marathon (172); March 24 8 — Run Emigration Canyon Half Marathon (173); April 7 9 — Salt Lake City Half Marathon (174); April 21 10 — Provo City Half Marathon (175); May 5 11 — Vigor Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (176); May 12 12 — Run of Remembrance 10K; May 28 13 — Drop13 Big Cottonwood 5K; June 9 14 — AF Canyon Run Against Cancer (177); June 23 15 — Heber Half (178); June 30 16 — Hobbler Half (179); July 7 17 — Run4fun Trail Run; July 14 18 — Bountiful Handcart Days Half Marathon (180); July 21 19 — Deseret News Half Marathon (181); July 24 20 — Utah Midnight Run (182); July 27 21 — Timp Half (183); July 28 22 — Elephant Rock Trail Run (184); August 11 23 — Run Elevated Half Marathon (185); August 18 24 — Mt. Nebo Marathon (186); August 25 25 — East Canyon Marathon (187); September 1 26 — Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon (188); September 8 27 — Huntsville Marathon (189); September 15 28 — TOSH Jordan River Half Marathon (190); September 29 29 — St. George Marathon (191); October 6 30 — Pony Express 50 Mile Trail Run (192); October 19 31 — The Haunted Half: Salt Lake City (193); October 20 32 — Howloween Half Marathon (194); October 26 33 — The Haunted Half: Provo City (195); October 27 34 — Snow Canyon Half Marathon (196); November 3 35 — Antelope Island Classic 50K (197); November 10 36 — Thankful 13 (198); November 22 37 — Capstone 50K (199); December 8 38 — Across the Years 48 Hour Run (200); December 30
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Running 2018: Week 11/52 was originally published on PhatJosh | My Life Running.
I did my first ever speed work today! Look at me, being a fast runner haha. I want to incorporate speed training into my running to try to run faster. I have a 5k May 31st that I signed up for that I want to try to see how fast I can run it! I don't have a goal and I know that only 4 weeks of training won't end with huge results, but it's a nice little challenge to have :)
I decided to do 400 m repeats, 5 times total. I did a warm up mile, the 5 repeats, and then about a half mile run home. I thought I was using the lap function on my Garmin, but apparently I did something wrong because I only got one split, which was my whole run haha so I don't know exact times, but here's my timing chart, which visually shows my intervals!
I'm actually really happy with how this run went! I felt strong on the fast 400 meters, I did get pretty winded, but I just kept telling myself to push through and then I can slow down. I think I'm going to enjoy this speed work thing :)
I made a little training schedule that will take my to my 5k. It feels good to have a plan again, I wasn't enjoying not having a plan and just having to decide how to work out everyday. I like planning things in advance and working towards goals!
I hope everyone had a good Tuesday! I have a 30 minute tempo run to tackle tomorrow morning :)