tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11618560180434640632024-03-13T17:33:14.303-04:00Rock n RunnerSemi-lucid thoughts on running, biking, swimming, hiking, writing and child-rearing ...Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-63250313456204095602018-01-02T20:30:00.002-05:002018-01-02T20:52:10.764-05:0020 Years Running<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My last run of 2017 put me at 2,577 miles for the year, my 20th of
running. During those 20 years I've logged approximately 47,818 miles.
So, I only have to run 1,986 miles in 2018 to circumnavigate the
globe, twice! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hope many of you get to join me for a few of those!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, for all the numbers nerds (like me) out there, below is a quick breakdown of my 20 years of running, including average miles per year, week and day...</span></span><br />
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<td class="xl65" colspan="3" height="20" style="height: 15pt; width: 129pt;" width="171"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u>20 Years of Running:</u></span></span></td>
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<td class="xl66" style="border-left: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></td>
<td class="xl66" style="border-left: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></td>
<td class="xl66" style="border-left: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Avg</span></span></td>
<td class="xl66" style="border-left: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Avg</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">#</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Year</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Miles</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Week</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Day</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1998</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1115</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">21.4</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3.1</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1999</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1305</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">25.1</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3.6</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2000</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1549</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">29.8</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4.3</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2001</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1747</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">33.6</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4.8</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">5</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2002</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1638</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">31.5</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4.5</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">6</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2003</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1957</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">37.6</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5.4</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">7</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2004</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2180</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">41.9</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6.0</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">8</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2005</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2292</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">44.1</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6.3</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">9</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2006</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2730</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">52.5</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7.5</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">10</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2007</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2984</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">57.4</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8.2</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">11</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2008</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2969</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">57.1</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8.2</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">12</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2009</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2408</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">46.3</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6.6</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">13</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2010</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2768</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">53.2</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7.6</span></td>
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<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">14</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2011</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2534</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">48.7</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7.0</span></td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">15</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2012</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3178</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">61.1</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8.7</span></td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">16</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2013</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3006</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">57.8</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">8.3</span></td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">17</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2014</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3468</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">66.7</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">9.5</span></td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">18</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2015</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2644</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">50.8</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7.3</span></td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15pt;">
<td class="xl67" height="20" style="border-top: medium none; height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">19</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2016</span></span></td>
<td class="xl67" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2769</span></span></td>
<td class="xl68" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">53.3</span></span></td>
<td class="xl69" style="border-left: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7.6</span></td>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15pt;">
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<td class="xl72"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">47818</span></span></td>
<td class="xl65" colspan="2"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lifetime Miles</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I
am not a patient man. Particularly when it comes to running. I started running
in 1998 and my first road race was the following spring when I bandited (sorry,
not sorry) the Boston Marathon. So, yup. Zero to 26.2 in less than a year. If
that’s not an impatient (stupid?) runner, then I’ve yet to meet one.<br /><br />For
a while, my impatience served me well. Pushing me every day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d keep track of it with a handwritten PR sheet for all
my local runs from 2 miles up to 16 miles. And I’d try to finish my next
training run faster than my previous one - every single time out. It worked
well and I got quick, quickly. But, after a while it began to wear me down and
burn me out. I soon realized that if I wanted to keep doing this “running
thing” long term, I’d need to add easy days to my hard days. This training
regimen has worked for me with varying degrees of success.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Over
the last 20 years, I’ve had my ups and downs with running. Most of my lifetime road
race PR’s are from late 2008 to early 2009. And, since then, it’s been a real
struggle trying to get back to that level of fitness. Pushing the envelope of
patience, which (when combined with age) resulted in a series of set-backs,
injuries and badly shaken confidence. So, recently I resolved to give up trying
to be the 2009 me, and just focus on being the best 2017 me I can be.<br /><br />Fortunately I’ve been to able to put together a streak of uninjured running
lately. This has helped me build fitness (of course) but it’s also given me
confidence to push my body a little bit more and go after some PR’s. Not 2009 lifetime
PR’s, mind you, but local training run PR’s like I used to do back when I first
began running. Except this time out, I track them by Excel spreadsheet rather than by hand. And also, I don’t try to run them every day, like I did 20 years ago, but
rather once a week. A weekly “speed challenge”, if you will.<br /><br />My
current streak of local training run PR’s has just hit 8 weeks. On distances
that range from 1 to 20 miles, terrain that ranges from road to trail, and
difficulty that ranges from flat to mountainous. Again, my paces on these runs
aren’t anywhere close to what I used to train at in 2008-2009, but bit by bit I’m
improving. And, so far, it’s making me excited about running fast again and keeping
me motivated to continue working at it. Patiently. </span></span><br />
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Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-45269918920051043022017-09-26T15:14:00.000-04:002017-10-25T07:37:02.781-04:00Act Three<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; line-height: 107%;">The
three-act structure is a model
used in writing which divides a fictional narrative
into three parts (or acts) often called the “setup”, the “complication”,
and the “resolution”. The first act
establishes the main characters, their relationships, and the world in which
they live. Later in the first act an incident occurs that confronts the main
character. And his attempts to deal with this incident lead to a second, and
more dramatic, situation.</span></span><br /><br />The second act typically depicts the main character’s attempt to resolve the problem only
to find himself in ever worsening situations. The reason he seems unable to fix
his problems is because he does not yet have the skills to deal with the forces
that confront him. The end of act two is generally the main character’s lowest
point in the story both physically and emotionally.<br /><br />In the third act, the
main character must not only learn new skills
but arrive at a higher sense of awareness of who he is and what he is capable
of. This cannot be achieved alone and the main character is usually aided by others. The end of the act three, and ultimately the story, results in a climactic sequence in which the main tensions are
brought to their most intense point and the dramatic questions are answered.<br /><br />Now, as I enter my third decade of running, this idea
of a three act play really struck a chord with me...<br /><br />I started running in 1998 as an over-weight,
out-of-shape, 29-year old. During the decade that followed I met a lot of awesome
runner friends, figured some things out, ran a bunch of road marathons and achieved
most of my running PR’s. But came up short in accomplishing what I believed to
be my ultimate goal – finally running a sub-3 hour marathon. This was my
set-up.<br /><br />In my second act, I discovered the joys of trail and
mountain running. And, over the next ten years, slowly transitioned out of road
running completely and into trail (and ultimately ultra) running full time. The
culmination of act two saw me run my first 100 mile race and then suffer the consequences
- injury, low energy, and lack of motivation. Leaving me at the lowest point in
my running story, thus far. A most definite complication.<br /><br />Which brings us to act three…<br /><br />At 29 years I started my running career. At 39 years
I reached my highest point before shifting gears. Now, as I approach 49 (and
beyond) years, I’m faced with a rather daunting question: What Next?<br /><br />Will I chuck trail running completely and go after
that ever-elusive sub-3 road marathon again? Will I attempt another 100 miler? Will
I learn the skills required to finally slay my demons? Will I arrive at a
higher sense of awareness of who I am and what I’m capable of? And, will my 50’s
help me arrive at some sort of running resolution? Who knows?<br /><br />Hopefully you'll stay tuned. And we can both find out together.</span></span></span>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-73381574517118501142016-02-10T16:15:00.002-05:002016-02-10T16:21:25.538-05:00I Ran Today<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I ran today... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A simple act that I will no
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I ran today... </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 bitterly cold but gloriously
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">For the first time in 3 long months.</span></span><br />
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when I can’t run. As evidenced <b><a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2012/03/square-one.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>, <a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2011/08/time-trials.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE,</b></a> and most painfully <b><a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2011/10/rocky-look-at-cross-training.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>. But, all of
that is starting to change for me now. Now, after having gone 2 months without
running (and 12 months without running pain-free), with no end to my <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_fasciitis" target="_blank"><b>Plantar</b></a> issues in
sight, I’m beginning to approach my cross-training routine a little bit differently.
I’ve decided to take the “cross” out of training and it’s making a world of
difference!<br /><br />I fully realize that it’s just a mental thing, calling “cross-training”
just plain “training”. But, many times it’s our minds (not our bodies) that
keep us from taking that next step in our physical development.<br /><br />So, instead of coming to the gym and getting on the bike, or
the elliptical, or the stair climber and doing them as a substitute for running. I’m doing all
those things for their own sake. Instead of thinking about how much less
satisfying these exercises are compared to running, I’m focusing on how much
better they are for me than sitting on my ass, drowning my sorrows in cookies. And, instead of dwelling
on my lost endurance I’m embracing my increased cardio.<br /><br />Sure, this all may sound like the mad rationalizations of a desperate runner wanna-be. But, since I’ve developed this new training attitude I’ve hit the workouts
harder and with more purpose than I ever have before. I've been more upbeat and encouraged about coming to the gym. And, I’ve dropped 8 pounds in
the process!<br /><br />So, that’s gotta be worth something! Right?</span></span></span><br />
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Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-90278491659600286642015-12-14T16:29:00.001-05:002015-12-14T16:30:55.235-05:00New Blog<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">I've started a new blog about all things NOT related to running...<br /><br />...It's about what life is like as a
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Garamond",serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">Never
Again</span></u></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Garamond",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I rediscovered running in 1998, when I was an
out-of-shape, over-weight 29-year old who desperately needed a lifestyle change.
“Why not try running again?”, I said. “It couldn’t possibly be worse than it
was in high school.” Well, turns out it takes significantly more effort to
propel a 240 pound body than it does for one that’s half that. It was then, in
this state of self-induced suffering, that I decided I needed a goal to
distract me from the pain I was feeling. So I vowed that, once I could run a
mile without stopping, I’d start training for the Boston Marathon. For some strange
reason this seemed like a logical progression to me. Little did I know, that decision
would start me on the journey of profound joy and stunning disappointment that
is long distance running.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><span> </span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I began, I had no idea where running would
take me. All I knew was that I needed to get out, get away, and do something.
Because, when you feel like you’ve lost all control, <i>something</i> is a whole lot better than nothing. At the time, there was
trouble at home and it seemed like my world
was crashing down all around me. I needed a way to release the stress and
tension of the day, to have some time and space for myself, to clear my head,
expand my lungs and refresh my spirit. So, I opened the front door of my house
and went for a walk.<span> </span></span></span></div>
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</span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was living in Marblehead Massachusetts <span style="color: red;"> </span>at the time, where there were a great many historic
houses, picturesque parks and scenic seascapes to look at during my time on the
roads. I enjoyed meandering through town just soaking it all in and letting my
mind wander <span style="color: red;"><span> </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After a while, I wasn’t satisfied with merely
walking everywhere. Too impatient for that, I wanted to cover some serious
ground. Walking just plain took too long. So, I would walk a little, jog a little,
then repeat – morphing into something I fondly called “wogs”. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After a few months of this, I got a little better,
started losing weight and the wogs slowly became jogs. Then, I decided to take
the next step and began timing myself. Nothing hardcore. I’d just check the
clock on the cable box when I headed out the door and check it again when I
returned. In the beginning, it took me 30 minutes to complete my 2.5 mile
circuit. But, with each subsequent trip, the duration got shorter and my
confidence grew as a result. As the confidence grew, so did the distance - from
2.5 to 4.5, and from 4.5 to 7. But, regardless of how far I jogged, I always did
so in a loop. Because I was afraid that, with all that was going on at home, if
I did an “out and back” I might reach the turn-around point and just keep on
going.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I officially started “training” for the
Boston Marathon, I didn’t know anything about the science of marathoning. The
words tempo, interval and fartlek meant nothing to me. All I knew was that in
one year’s time, I needed to find a way to run, walk, or crawl 26.2 miles. And that
I should probably trade in my Nike “high-top” basketball sneakers for some real
running shoes. After building up slowly over the course of the year, I got my
long run up to 16 miles and proclaimed myself “ready” for the 1999 Boston
Marathon. On race day, I started at the back of the pack, with the rest of the
unqualified runners (or bandits), and began what turned out to be an arduous,
26.2 mile wog from Hopkinton to Boston. More than 4 and a half hours later, I
crossed the finish line on Boylston Street a bruised and bloody mess. I
staggered to the curb, crumpled to the ground and exclaimed to no one in
particular, “Never again!” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It’s been 16 years (and 20 marathons) since that
fateful day. And what started as a walk has turned into so much more. I’m now a
fortunate husband, a proud father of four, and a semi-proud owner of a three
hour, zero minute and twenty two second marathon personal best. So, just how
did I get from “Never again” to running twenty marathons - and now to signing
up for my first 100 mile race? Well, it’s actually a rather interesting answer.
And one that will unfold through the collection of stories that wind their way
through the remaining pages of this book.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I hope you enjoy the journey. I know I did. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">…mostly.</span></span></div>
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-16883112189060779272015-09-29T09:58:00.000-04:002015-10-16T12:20:45.041-04:00Mill City Madness<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">The <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://millcities.com/"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Mill Cities
Relay</span></a></b></span>
is a 5-leg, 27.1 mile foot race from Nashua, New Hampshire to Lawrence, Massachusetts.
But, that information alone doesn’t even begin to convey what MCR really is.
The Mill Cities Relay is quite possibly the biggest, single-day team event in
the country!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">MCR began in 1984 as a way of celebrating the end of the
local road racing season and determines bragging rights among 21 participating
Merrimack Valley area running clubs. The race kicks off not with a starting
gun, but with the drop of a ceremonial mill city brick. The mileage for the five
leg distances are 5.6, 4.8, 2.5, 9.4 & 4.8. And, points are awarded to
teams in each of 18 different divisions – male and female aged 18 to 80. Teams
finishing in the top 3 in their respective division get a trophy brick with a
small plaque on it. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">However, the trophy that everyone covets is the one they bestow
upon the running club that scores the most overall points in the race. This
amazing trophy was painstakingly assembled with a working gear from an old mill
building, set upon a finely crafted four-sided wooden base and crowned with a
“winged-victory” trophy top. The base of the trophy has engraved upon it the
very history of the race! With a running list of the first, second, and third place
clubs for each of the 31 years it’s been run. It’s a sight to behold and hold. And,
it’s quite possibly the heaviest trophy in all of sports, weighing in at just
over 40 pounds! Yes, more than 6 pounds heavier than the Stanley Cup!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">Speaking of which, in order to compete at the highest level,
professional hockey teams must have a roster filled with 23 men. The NBA needs
just 15. Major League Baseball has 25 players per side. And NFL teams are made
up of 53-men squads. But, if an MCR club hopes to take home the title (and the
trophy) they must field 18 full teams – for a whopping total of 78 runners! Add
to that the number of alternates necessary for a team of that size and you’re
talking about a minimum of nearly 90 men AND women required to fill a
competitive Mill Cities Relay roster!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">Now, there are certainly other quality relay races out
there. The late, great Winnipesaukee Relay looped for 65 miles around New
Hampshire’s biggest lake. The Hood to Coast Relay travels 195 miles from Mount
Hood to Seaside, Oregon. And, the Reach the Beach Relay takes a 200 mile
journey from Cannon Mountain to Hampton, New Hampshire. All of which are pretty
substantial distances to cover in just one day. However, for an 18-team MCR club
to finish this race, their runners must travel an incredible 425.4 total miles
on the day! That’s more than 16 marathons!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">So, just what does it take for a running club to hoist the immensely
heavy (but oh-so-satisfying) Mill Cities trophy? Well, it takes speed for sure.
But, that alone won’t get it done. It takes size. But, MCR history shows us
that the club with the most members rarely takes home the top prize. So what is
the difference maker? Quite simply, in order for a club to have any chance at all
at winning this event, it must be the one that has the best T-E-A-M.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">I began coordinating MCR teams for the<a href="http://www.gatecity.org/gcs_Big_Med/index.shtml" target="_blank"><b> Gate City Striders</b></a> in
2004 and, in the beginning, it was like pulling teeth to get runners to
"buy in" to this race. It occurs very late in the season, when most
are enjoying some much needed time off and don't want to be bothered with
getting up for a cold, windy, and early run on the river. But eventually, after
enough annoying phone calls and e-mails, people started showing up and began seeing
how much fun it could be. Word spread throughout the club and soon everyone
wanted to be a part of finally breaking through and getting that elusive Mill
Cities victory for GCS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">Gate City steadily climbed the MCR standings over the next 3
years, but managed only to get as high as third behind perennial Mill Cities powerhouses
– <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_292990900"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Winners</span></a><a href="http://www.runthecircle.org/"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> Circle</span></a></b></span> & <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://www.mvsruns.com/"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Merrimack Valley</span></a></b></span>. Finally, in 2008, something clicked and the club broke
through for their first victory in eight years. Actually, the “something” that
clicked was that instead of people putting together their own teams (with
runners and legs of their choosing), they allowed the club to assemble the MCR teams
for them. That selflessness, on the part of our runners, enabled us to build
the team rosters in such a way as to maximize potential points.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">Last year, the Gate City Striders had just one division
winning team - the Men’s 40+ squad. But GCS still won the Mill Cities Relay by
a record 17 points! How was that possible? Because the club wealth was spread
around to ALL the GCS teams so that every one of them finished in the top 5 - and
most landed in the top 3. This year, with the same team-building guidelines in
place, Gate City won its 7th consecutive Mill Cities Relay title – tying the historic
record set by Greater Lowell. And, setting new MCR records for total points
(145), and margin of victory (19) in the process! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">So, if you want to win the country’s biggest (and perhaps
best) single-day team event, you better bring your speed, you better bring your
size, and you better bring your TEAM.</span></div>
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(besides not embarrassing myself at Reach the Beach) is my training for the 2007
Clarence DeMar Marathon. The goal for my "lucky" thirteenth marathon
is to break 3 hours for the first time and hopefully better Lance Armstong's
time in the process. Speaking of which, I'm working on getting Joannie Benoit
to come run Clarence with me so she can elbow other runners out of the way,
grab my Gatorade, and whisper encouraging words in the final few miles. Her
people have yet to get back to me. I'll keep you posted on that one.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anyway, of the three core workouts I do for my marathon training (speed, tempo
& long) the one I look forward to the least is, without a doubt, the tempo
run. I don't know why, there is just something about it that causes me dread.
Maybe, it's because I do it at lunchtime on Fridays after a long week of work,
during the hottest time of day, on a hilly course. Or, maybe, it's simply
because it just hurts more than any of my other workouts.<br /><br />Speed Work is fun for me. I think
getting out on the track and running with 50 or 60 of my teammates is a blast.
It's sort of like a race, but much more enjoyable. And, the distances are short
enough (400's, 800's, 1200's, etc.) that by the time it really starts to hurt,
you get to stop and jog. Long runs are also easy for me. I'm not blessed with a
lot of speed, but I can run all day without a problem. I just dial in my pace
and I'm set. Tempo runs are, by far, the hardest for me. So, it's no surprise
that I like enjoy them the least. However, it's the Tempo run above all others
that I find to be the true barometer of my running fitness.<br /><br />This week’s Tempo run was scheduled for 8 miles in total. 1 mile of warm-up
going right into 6 miles at Tempo pace, and then 1 mile of cool down. In order
to psyche myself up for this one I tried to emphasize the positive. It's been a
month since my last race, so my legs should feel fresh ... I'm down to 184
pounds, so I should feel lighter... The weather has cooled from earlier in the
week, so it should feel easier, etc. The goal for this workout was to run a
controlled 6:10 avg. pace during the tempo section with no mile of it (including
the uphill sections) in over 6:20. I chose 6:10 because it was just slightly
slower than the 6:08 pace I averaged the last time I ran this 8 mile tempo run,
just before the New Bedford Half.<br /><br />My first mile was 7:16 (nice & easy). Then I picked it up for the first of
my tempo miles. Mile 2 was 6:11 (not bad considering the hill in the middle).
Mile 3 was 6:16 (mostly up). Mile 4 was 6:01 (mostly down and feeling ok
still). Mile 5 was 6:14 (up & down and starting to fall apart a bit). Mile
6 was 6:26 (mostly up and fighting the urge to make this a 4 mile tempo). Mile
7 was 6:12 (mostly down and I just couldn't get my legs to turn over). Mile 8
was 7:29 (a flat and wobbly jog back).<br /><br />My totals were: 8 miles in 52:05 for a 6:30 average overall pace. 6 tempo miles
in 37:20 for a 6:13 average tempo pace (or 3 sec/mile slower than my goal). I
was a little bit disappointed that I didn't meet my pre-workout goals. But, all
in all, it's not too bad for this point in the training. I had hoped to take
advantage of the cooler temperature, but I didn't. Maybe next time it will be
hailing, or something, and I won't have to do the workout at all.<br /><br />Man, I hate that one...<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Postscript: This story first appeared in my "pre-blog" blog called <b><a href="http://minefallsmilers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mine Falls Milers</a> </b>and I'm re-publishing it today because now I wish I could run 6:13's and be disappointed about it.</i></span></span></div>
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-18746049031778081532015-08-25T12:45:00.000-04:002015-08-27T11:16:44.407-04:00Going Further - Update<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Many of you have been asking about how the book is coming along, so I figured </span><span style="line-height: 107%;">I'd give you all an update on the</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> What, Why, Who and How of <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/goingfurther2015" target="_blank">Going Further</a></b>...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4n2AdDR_fcNCWd63j3ERezveA8k0ilLRDOQAKR58vxePffZcan8XZs11aytjdCR87xCm6PLxoawU8iOlMmp6MtAvkYa5asulVWZ2CBJSY4RZzann2iao_W6B62TmHMBVJTzX9oebzr8g/s1600/Cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4n2AdDR_fcNCWd63j3ERezveA8k0ilLRDOQAKR58vxePffZcan8XZs11aytjdCR87xCm6PLxoawU8iOlMmp6MtAvkYa5asulVWZ2CBJSY4RZzann2iao_W6B62TmHMBVJTzX9oebzr8g/s320/Cover.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br />What is my book about?</b></u></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="line-height: 107%;">My book
is complete (or at least as complete as I can make it) and it's called: <b><br /><br />Going Further – One Man’s
Journey to the Marathon and Beyond</b></span><br /><br />It's
about running, hiking, fatherhood, and pushing beyond your comfort zone. It’s
basically an action-adventure, parenting, self-help, travel journal disguised
as a memoir. The stories inside the book are told from the perspective of a
regular guy, with a keen sense of humor and a high threshold for pain, trying
to raise two families while attempting to strike a balance between his home
life and his passion for constantly exploring the envelope of his abilities.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />The
book is<b> </b>a collection of short
stories organized around the various stages of my running “career”. From
figuring out how to run, to running a marathon, to overcoming injuries, to
finding new challenges, to exploring the world of ultra-marathons, and finally
to finishing my first 100 mile race.<br /><br />I’m
not a great runner. I wasn’t one during my high school track days, when I’d get
lapped in the mile, and I’m not one now. I’ve won the occasional 5k (and by
occasional, I mean once every presidential election) but typically, I’m pretty
far back from the pointy end of the races I run. So, why am I writing a book
about running & ultra-marathons? I suppose if you want to read about
running legends, then you might best be served by picking up a copy of <b>Marathon Man</b> by Bill Rodgers. If you
want to learn about training for (and running) your first ultra, then Hal
Koerner’s <b>Field Guide to Ultra-running</b>
is certainly the book for you. And, if you want to see what life is like
through the eyes of one of the world’s greatest ultra-marathoners, then you
should definitely grab the latest edition of <b>Eat and Run</b> by Scott Jurek.<br /><br />I’ll
never be able to compete with those guys. Heck, I’m just a 46-year old,
full-time father of four, with a 9 to 5 desk job and a weakness for junk food!
What can I possibly bring to the running table? Well, chances are, most of you are probably not Bill Rodgers, Hal Koerner, or Scott Jurek. So, more than
likely, you're a regular person - just like me. Unlike those elite athletes, I
don’t have a myth to maintain. You will get a chance to see everything in
this book. The good, the bad, and hopefully the funny. My beautifully flawed
humanity will be on full display - in ALL its messy glory!<br /><br />There are a boatload of books out
there by elite ultra runners – most of which I own. But there are very few
books by regular (read: somewhat-less-than elite) runners like myself who are
struggling to push the boundaries of their own comfort zone, making the most of
what little athletic ability they have, failing miserably at times, succeeding
more often than not, and laughing about themselves the entire way.<br /><br />Which
brings me to the reason why I decided to write the book. I wrote it because I
wanted to say (and most of you probably needed to hear) that ordinary
people like us can do extraordinary things - IF we give ourselves the
opportunity to do so. How do I know this? Because I’m living proof!<br /><br /><br /><b><u>Who is my book for?<br /></u></b>I've come to realize that the
target audience for my book seems to be adventure-minded people of all ages who
are active (or who are looking to become more active) and maybe need a little
extra motivation to get out the door in the morning. Or, at the very least,
enjoy a good story about someone who's struggling in the attempt.<br /><br />I feel my stories will be
appealing to the same people who read magazines like <b>Runners World</b> (5.7 million readers worldwide) and <b>Outside</b> (2.5 million readers worldwide).
As well as people who have read books like <b>Wild</b>
(NY Times Bestseller & 1.75 million copies sold). People who not only enjoy
reading about a good adventure but also enjoy having adventures of their own.
These people are also voracious book buyers. I know this because I am one of
them. If it’s a book about endurance sports, and has an interesting story, then
chances are I already own it. And, my over-loaded bookshelves can certainly attest
to that!<br /><br />To better understand what people
are interested in, I organized a focus group during the editing process. This
group was made up of a fairly even mix of non-runners, recreational runners and
competitive runners alike. Approximately
18 people participated. Each person read a draft of the manuscript and provided
written feedback – in both a guided question/answer sheet as well as a free
form comment page. The feedback was
overwhelmingly positive. And the comments were used to make the rest of the
book even stronger and have a broader appeal.<br /><br />My first official “book jacket
review” came from a woman who said: <b><i><br /><br />“I’m hooked! Michael is a very gifted
writer. He has perfected the art of bringing the reader into his writing and I
am thoroughly enjoying the journey!”</i></b><br /><br />2 months ago I set up a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/goingfurther2015" target="_blank"><b>Facebook Page</b></a> for my book. I’ve been sharing my thoughts about the writing, editing and
publishing process. As well as excerpts (both words and pictures) from the
manuscript. I already have almost 700 followers for that page. I know it’s not
much, but it’s pretty good when you consider that people are finding out about
it by word-of-mouth only. And, the book hasn’t even been published yet!<br /><br />Finally, I think that this is the
perfect time for a book centered on ultra running. Over the past 5 years,
participation in marathons has held steady, or even dropped off in a few key
areas. Meanwhile, ultra marathon participation has nearly doubled in that same
time frame. From 36,000 participants in 2009, to over 69,000 in 2014. It’s a
growing sport and these days people are looking to push
themselves harder and further than ever before.<b><u><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /><br /><br />Why am I qualified
to write this book?</span></u></b><br /><br />I graduated from Syracuse
University with a professional degree… in Architecture. So, what makes a guy
with a degree (and a job) in Architecture think he can write a book? Well
firstly, I like (and know how) to read. So, I know what good writing is and, perhaps
more importantly, isn’t. Next, I hear voices in my head and they need to get
out. Not scary voices, mind you, just persistent ones who demand to be heard.
Finally, as an Architect, I know how things should be built. So, whether it’s a
story on a house or a story in a book, I know how to put it all together.<br /><br />I’ve written stories for my
running club’s website and <b><a href="http://www.gatecity.org/gcs_Big_Med/bm/Our_Club/Newsletter/index.shtml" target="_blank">Striding Along</a> </b>newsletter. I have been published in both <a href="http://www.nerunner.com/ME2/Default.asp" target="_blank"><b>New England Runner</b></a> and <a href="http://levelrenner.com/" target="_blank"><b>Level Renner </b></a>magazines. And, I have a feature story on hiking the Appalachian
Trail, coming out in the September issue of <a href="http://www.nhmagazine.com/" target="_blank"><b>New Hampshire Magazine</b></a>.<br /><br />I am a proud father of four
mostly wonderful children (Casey, Erin, Emily and Ethan), a fortunate husband
of Johanne, and a semi-proud owner of a 3:00:22 marathon PR. I am a member of
the <a href="http://www.gatecity.org/gcs_Big_Med/index.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Gate City Striders</b></a> in Nashua, New Hampshire where I serve as the clubs “Competition
Coordinator” - which is basically a professional way of saying that I’m the
chief motivator, communicator and cheerleader for the racing team.<br /><br />Like the elites, I’ve done some pretty epic stuff. I’ve run 20 marathons and 10
ultra-marathons - including my first 100 miler last fall. I’ve biked 100 miles
on a whim. I’ve speed-hiked 75 miles of the Appalachian Trail on a long
weekend. I’ve done a 50 mile AMC White Mountain Hut-to-Hut traverse in a day.
And, I ran up and down all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4000 foot peaks in 7 ½ days.
So, I know all about “the crazy” and I’m fully prepared (and excited) to share
it with everyone. And, hopefully I'll get that chance.<br /><br />People have asked me why I feel compelled to do the “crazy” things I do.
Usually I tell them that I derive immense joy from taking on new and exciting
challenges. And while that is certainly true, I think the real reason I do
these things lies a little bit deeper down. Everyone has their own personal
mountains to climb. With the loss of two dear friends at a young age, I’ve seen
far too early (and far too closely) that our lives are woefully short. So, I
feel like if I don’t seize the day, and push myself on a regular basis, I’ll
never find out how high I can go. And, that would be a shame. Because it’s in
these so-called “death defying” moments that I truly feel most alive.<br /><br />Finally, I feel that I am a good
writer, with a down-to-earth voice that seems to resonate with athletes and
wanna-be athletes alike. I believe that just about any elite ultra marathoner
can write a story that amazes people. But it takes an ordinary person like me
(who started at the bottom and, with a lot of hard work, clawed his way to the
middle) to inspire people into believing that, “If THAT guy can do it, then so
can I!”<br /><br /><br />
<b><u>How will I go about getting my book
published?</u></b><br /><br />Now, this is
where it gets kind of tricky. Many publishers who might be interested in this
book (ie. publishers of endurance sport themed books) require potential manuscripts
be submitted via a literary agent. And hiring a literary agent would cost me
up-front money that I don’t have. So, at the moment, I and searching out
publishers that allow you to submit directly to them and send them my book
proposals. I have sent out 3 so far, and have 3 more I am working on as we
speak.<br /><br /><span class="uficommentbody">I'm not against self-publishing it. In fact, it may end up
there at some point. But, for right now, I'm excited at the challenge of
getting it picked up by a name publisher. It's like running a marathon. I could
go run 26.2 miles in the woods, by myself. Or, I could qualify and run the
Boston Marathon. That's how I'm looking at it right now, anyway.<br /><br />In the meantime, if anyone knows any awesome (and soon to be very lucky) book publishers please send them my way! :)</span></span></span></div>
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-48105531379992262182015-07-31T11:32:00.000-04:002015-08-25T12:54:13.593-04:00The True Locomotive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Recently, someone referred to
me as a locomotive. Now, they could have been referring to my immense size and weight, or my inability to turn, or even my overall steaminess. Turns out, what they meant was I was: When I get going, I'm almost "unstoppable", like a locomotive. And, while I appreciate his compliment, I know
that there was only one “Locomotive”. He is my running idol and his name was
Emil Zatopek.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Emil Zatopek
was born in 1922 in Czechoslovakia. He started running at age 18 when he was
ordered to participate in a race by the sports coach at the shoe factory in
which he worked. A mere four years later he held the Czech national records for
the 2k, 3k & 5k distance.<br /><br />In 1952, at
the Helsinki Olympic Games, Emil did the impossible. He won the 5k, 10k &
marathon in the span of 8 days, breaking the Olympic records for all three in
the process. And, the marathon was his first ever! At one point, he held every
world record from the 5k up to the 30k and had won something like 40
consecutive 10k races.<br /><br />Zatopek was
not known for his gracefulness. His running form was not considered to be a
very efficient style at the time. His head would roll, face contorted with
effort, while his torso swung from side to side. He often wheezed and panted
audibly while running, which earned him his nickname.<br /><br />But, what
Emil lacked in style he more than made up for in heart and courage. He just
plain trained (and raced) harder than anyone else was willing (or able) to do.
In the winter he would run through the snow in heavy army boots. And, when the
snow melted, he was known to do as many as 80 - 400 meter repeats in one track
session.<u><br /><br />Here
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>"Why
should I practice running slow? I already know how to run slow. I want to learn
to run fast.”<br /><br />"If
you want to win something, run the 100 meters. If you want to experience
another life, run a marathon."<br /><br />"I
was not talented enough to run and smile at the same time."<br /><br />"It's
at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the
boys."</i><br /><br />Sometimes,
when I'm having a difficult time getting motivated for a run, I just think of
how hard he worked at becoming such a great runner. And, that run usually ends
up being my best workout of the week. If I could be one iota of the runner that
Emil Zatopek was, I’d be pretty happy.<br /><br /><br /><i>Postscript: This story first appeared in my "pre-blog" blog called <b><a href="http://minefallsmilers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mine Falls Milers</a> </b>and I'm re-publishing it now because it was 63 years ago this week that Emil Zatopek won the Long Distance "Triple" at Helsinki.</i></span></span></div>
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-82045666228678425642015-07-10T11:37:00.000-04:002015-08-25T12:54:33.811-04:00Real Men Blow Chunks<span style="font-size: small;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Last week the running club I
belong to (<a href="http://www.gatecity.org/gcs_Big_Med/index.shtml" target="_blank"><b>The Gate City Striders</b></a>) held it annual "<a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/results/07/nh/Jul11_GateCi_set1.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Ultimate Runner Workout</b></a>".
The "URW" typically occurs during a break between the two halves of
our track season and consists of 4 distances (400, 800, 1 mile & 2mile).
Each participant runs these back to back with about 6-8 minutes rest in
between. It's sort of like "Survivor" for runners. And, the key to
success is to not run any one of the four "all out" since the
competition is age-graded and each distance is worth 25% of your total score.
Of course, in my case, knowing the key and using the key are two very different
things!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdO3siZycqFA6gRER5lTY85OQ-RJZ6g8xUE67mSmBnrkoPVztJ0VzNDs4pHFxuNsr-DTfFcHQ4e94W3YLZPR6gjMMUznVHEn0BACg8w3qWZXLiSqVXjYJyymuFyV3RCjpIZ2-5pNY8Fw/s1600/IMGP0227.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdO3siZycqFA6gRER5lTY85OQ-RJZ6g8xUE67mSmBnrkoPVztJ0VzNDs4pHFxuNsr-DTfFcHQ4e94W3YLZPR6gjMMUznVHEn0BACg8w3qWZXLiSqVXjYJyymuFyV3RCjpIZ2-5pNY8Fw/s320/IMGP0227.jpg" width="213" /></a>The first event was the 400. And, to say I was psyched up wouldn't even begin
to describe what I was feeling. I used to run track in high school, and since I
was the slowest runner on my team, track meets were not my favorite places to
be. Being lapped repeatedly in the mile will do that to a person. However, we
were 20 years removed from that time & place. And, this was my first track
meet since I graduated. Let's just say I was slightly eager for a bit of
personal redemption. <br /><br />So, the race starts and I bolt to the front. Up on my toes and leaning into the
first turn. Down the back stretch I feel like I'm flying. This is why I run.
This feeling right now. I take the far turn and I can't hear anyone behind me.
In fact I can't hear anything at all. I'm all alone. I start down the front
stretch and I can just make out the clock at the finish. 45 ... 46 ... 47. My
legs are starting to get heavy as I race toward the line. It is at this point
that I start to feel like I'm floating above the track watching the race unfold
before me. The clock gets blurry as I get closer. What does it say?!?! I dig
down for one more moment and then it's all over. I collapse on the curve and
look down at my watch. 1:00.9 - a personal best 400 by 5 seconds. So much for
not going all out.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Five minutes later they announce it's time for the 800. What?!?! My heart rate
isn't even close to normal levels. It feels like I'm still running, for crying
out loud! So I reluctantly amble up to the line. And, as the race starts I
think to myself, "this is going to be a long night".<br /><br />I survived the 800 in 2:31. And, started to feel a little more like myself
during the mile which I finished in 5:32. For the two mile I chased the lead
runner as hard as I could but never closed the gap. My time of 12:03 would have
easily surpassed my best high school mark. But, as I crossed the line, all I
could think about was lying down. I got to the infield and proceeded to get
violently ill. Oh yeah. I remember this feeling. This sucks.<br /><br />After I recovered, I sat back (in a different spot) and reflected on my
evening. One first, two seconds, a third and one exorcism. Not bad for a nights
work. As I staggered back to my car preparing to head on home, I thanked God
that this "Ultimate Runner Workout" was finally over.<br /><br />I can't wait until the next one! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Postscript: This story first appeared in my "pre-blog" blog called <b><a href="http://minefallsmilers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mine Falls Milers</a> </b>and I'm re-publishing it now because this week was Ultimate Runner Night at GCS.</span> </i></span></span>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-73806755179558587482015-06-30T11:19:00.000-04:002015-08-21T11:54:51.463-04:00I Am the Passenger<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>“I am the passenger and I ride and I
ride. I ride through the city's backsides. I see the stars come out of the sky. Yeah, the bright and hollow sky…” – Iggy
Pop</i></b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /><br />Last month I helped my son Casey drive his car across the country. Which is to
say, that I spent the better part of our 5-day journey sitting in a passenger
seat. And, let me tell you, for a border-line control freak like myself, that
is no easy task. In my family, I drive the bus. I decide where, when, and how
we go. Especially on long road trips! But on this 3000 mile drive, that took us
from New Hampshire to California, I was merely a passenger. And, it was quite
the eye opening experience for me!</span></span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />Start to finish, this trip was Casey’s baby. He was the one beginning the new
job in San Francisco. He was the one who planned the route, decided the
duration, and determined what (if any) side trips we’d take. For the most part, he wanted to get there as
quickly as possible - 10 hours on the road (covering 650 miles per day) with
each of us driving for about half that distance, on average. We stayed on
Interstate 80 almost the entire time. We gassed up quickly, ate in the car, and
put the hammer down. Making “good time” the whole way.<br /><br />Now, that is not to say that I didn’t enjoy myself. I did! I took full
advantage of my opportunities to exercise control - wherever possible. I went
for runs up sandy mountains, through sage brush fields and along railroad
tracks that cut through the middle of swamps. I explored the beautiful scenery
around Lake Tahoe, the rocky outcrops of Squaw Valley and the redwood forests
of Muir Woods. And, I made pit stops to see some stunningly beautiful
architecture in Wyoming, Utah and all along the California coast. All places I’ve
never visited before now.<br /><br />I had a
wonderful time... in between countless hours of staring blankly through the
passenger side window. Or, hanging on for dear life as we careened down twisty<b>-</b>turny mountain passes. Or, slamming on my invisible brake pedal as we zoomed
through California freeway traffic. During these times, my son was in complete control
(usually driving with one hand) and all I could do was sit back and “enjoy” the
ride. What else was there to do, really?<br /><br /><b>“…I am the passenger. I stay under
glass. I look through my window so bright. I see the stars come out tonight. I see the bright and hollow sky. Over the city's ripped backsides. And everything looks good tonight. Singing, la la la la lalalala…”</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><br /></b>Another thing that’s been out of my control lately has been my running. It
seems like my <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2013/11/long-range-plans.html" target="_blank"><b>Ultra Tour of 2014</b></a> has had some serious carry-over into this
year. I’ve been all over the place mentally. I’ve over-trained, under-trained
and wracked my brain. I’ve battled lethargy, fought apathy, struggled with weight gain and even tangled
with depression. But, no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to get myself back
“on-track” and that’s been a pretty difficult thing to accept. Especially for
someone like me.<br /><br />I like to plan things out. I like to make a goal and work towards it. Point A
to Point B. With no compromises. But this year has been different. The drive just
isn’t there. And, I don’t know when (if?) it will return. As discussed
previously, I’ve realized that I made a <a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-deal-with-devil.html" target="_blank"><b>Deal With the Devil</b></a> to complete my
first hundred miler and now it seems I’m paying the price.</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> Bad
running (and worse racing) has dealt a series of blows to my psyche this year.
And for someone who likes control, I’ve seemingly lost all semblance of it. This was not part of the plan. And
it’s been a very humbling ride.</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /><br />Speaking of which, I have to laugh when I see the “God
is my co-pilot” bumper sticker on people’s cars. Because, if we’re truly being honest here, God
(or fate, or karma, or luck - if you prefer) is the real pilot out there. Sure,
sometimes we’re able to give directions, or point out obstacles, or areas of
interest along the way. And, if we’re really lucky, we may even be able to call
for a potty break once in a while. But what I’ve come to
realize lately is that, for the most part, we’re pretty much just hanging on for the ride of our
lives.<br /><br />Now, don’t
get me wrong. This is not a “Woe is me!” way of thinking. That’s a loser
mentality that I absolutely cannot stand. The “What’s the use?” mindset that
keeps people from taking responsibility for their lives. No, on the contrary. This
is more of a “Control what you can, and don’t waste time worrying about the
rest” viewpoint. To me, this thought is like an island of zen, in an ocean of
chaos. And, it’s rather freeing when you begin to think of life on those terms. Accepting what the day brings, but being prepared to make the most of it. </span><b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /><br />"…Oh
the passenger. He rides and he rides. He looks through his window side. He sees the things that he knows are his. He sees the bright and hollow sky. He sees the city sleep at night. He sees the winding ocean drive...”</span></i></b><br /><br />Last weekend I had the opportunity
to catch up with world-famous, ultra-runner <a href="http://scottjurek.com/" target="_blank"><b>Scott Jurek </b></a>during his record
breaking attempt to run the 2178 mile Appalachian Trail in less than 46 ½ days.
I have been following his progress for weeks and, while camping with my family at the beach
in Maine, I decided to take the 2 hour drive up to the AT to see if I could
meet up (and perhaps hike) with him. Unfortunately, the <a href="https://share.delorme.com/scottjurek" target="_blank"><b>GPS tracker</b></a> he was
using to upload his whereabouts had stopped working. So, once again, I was put in
a situation that was beyond my control.<br /><br />If I wanted
to see him, I’d have to be flexible. So, I decided to just focus on
controlling what I could. I had no idea where, when, or for how long I’d need
to hike that day - or night. So, I brought ALL of my hiking stuff with me.
Whether the hike was going to be an out and back, or one big loop. Whether I
had to catch him from behind, or intercept him en-route. Whether I’d be
climbing the Carter-Moriah Ridge, or venturing into the Mahoosucs for the first
time. I’d be ready. Or, at least, as ready as I could be.<br /><br />Prior to setting sail, I also had
found out through a mutual friend that Scott was craving donuts. Vegan donuts.
So I scoped out a number of vegan bakeries in Maine between the beach and the
mountains. Unfortunately, that number turned out to be two. And one of them was
closed. And, of course, the one that was open had plenty of bagels, but no
donuts. Oh well. Bagels it is. So, bagels in hand I traveled north -
searching for Scott.<br /><br />Fortunately, I didn’t have to search
very hard as he and his sizable entourage were prepping for that day’s hike at
a <a href="http://whitemountainslodgeandhostel.com/" target="_blank"><b>Bed & Breakfast</b></a> right on Route 2 in Shelburne, NH. It was amazing to see
just how big a group he had around him. Two camera crews. Multiple photographers.
A half dozen hikers. And, countless other on-lookers. All the while, he just quietly
sat on the edge of his van putting on his socks, and his shoes, and steeling
himself for the day ahead. His 40th on the trail. It was getting to be crunch
time. Just 6 1/2 more days to travel the remaining 300 miles.<b><i><br /><br />“…And everything was made for you
and me. All of it was made for you and me. 'cause it just belongs to you and me. So let's ride and ride and ride and ride…”</i></b><br /><br />Over the years, Scott Jurek has given so much to the ultra-running community. His
achievements are legend and his generosity has more than matched those
achievements. <span class="uficommentbody">He
</span>is a worthy ambassador for our sport.
<span class="uficommentbody">He's got a huge heart, loves ultra-running and wants
to share it with as many people as he can.</span> So, it
should come as no surprise that he’s spent a lot of his time on the trail
shaking hands, posing for pictures and signing autographs. Even at the possible expense
of his goal.</span></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />With that in mind, I opted to stay
in the background on this day. Scott Jurek owes me nothing. I was there solely
to encourage him on his journey - like he’s encouraged me on mine through his words
and actions. I was, once again, a passenger on this trip. I was there to soak
in the madness, not add to it. So, I cheered him on as he and his posse headed
down the trail and then I quietly approached Timmy O’Neil (one of Scott’s friends and
trip managers) offering my gift of vegan bagels to Scott and his wife Jenny.<br /><br />As I was preparing to leave, Timmy approached my car and asked me to come back
to the van and meet Jenny. I was hesitant at first because, as Scott’s primary support
team member (and his wife), I knew she must have been under a significant
amount of stress. But, I soon agreed and was very happy that I did. Jenny was kind,
gracious, thankful for the gift and the subtle show of support. And then she said something that I’ll never
forget... “A lot of people have been asking me if Scott can do it. How far does
he have to go? And, how fast does he have to hike to get the record? And, all I
know is, he’ll do whatever it fucking takes!” She was certainly no passenger on
this adventure! She spoke the words quietly and calmly - yet powerfully. And I
believed her!<br /><br />Later, out on the trail (despite falling twice and getting lost once) I managed
to rendezvous with Scott and his team as they climbed Mount Success - the last
peak on New Hampshire’s portion of the AT. Soon he would be crossing over into Maine,
the last of 14 states on his epic 2178 mile journey. I smiled and cheered and
encouraged him with all the energy I could muster as he powered up one of the
final big climbs of the day. I could see the strength and determination in his
eyes and secretly hoped that some of that strength would rub off on me and help me seize
control of my own personal challenges.<br /><br />In the end, I hope that Scott succeeds on the AT and that </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Casey
succeeds in San Francisco</span></span>. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">But, will they? Who knows? I do know that they BOTH</span></span> have all the tools they need to do
so. But, the rest is beyond my control. And what about me? Do I have what it takes to right the ship and save what's left of my sinking season? Beats me. I'm just a "driver" trying to learn how to let go of the wheel...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />... riding along, and singing,
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Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-37475999949037694832015-06-19T11:57:00.000-04:002015-08-21T12:01:53.326-04:00On Being Invisible<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As a runner, when you're injured
it's almost as if you don't exist. You're not there for your daily run through
the neighborhood, you can't participate in the weekly track workouts with your
running club, and you're most definitely not able to race with (or against)
your friends at the local 5k. You feel like you're invisible. Instead of being
outside where you want to be, you're stuck inside getting physical therapy, or
having a deep tissue massage, or on the couch with an ice pack on your injury.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQXLH9pZRT5KoL6x12pKHW5kbqGP5By_WBACVPdeErMygKtxJRCGqMO5d4ipM9MX2EYbfVY4LLjhL-i_50Qa727dmuhfr52CNVrzHgOgA7GnuR8wrfGpyBPLNhqKCaNMsGAxUf8f0luU/s1600/index.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQXLH9pZRT5KoL6x12pKHW5kbqGP5By_WBACVPdeErMygKtxJRCGqMO5d4ipM9MX2EYbfVY4LLjhL-i_50Qa727dmuhfr52CNVrzHgOgA7GnuR8wrfGpyBPLNhqKCaNMsGAxUf8f0luU/s1600/index.jpg" /></a>The reason that I've been
contemplating the existence of the injured runner is because I currently am
one. I have a calf injury. I stupidly did an early morning 8-mile tempo run two
weeks ago without being properly hydrated. Being short on time (before work) I
just bolted out the door with very little fluid intake. I hammered the run
(6:08 pace) and finished feeling good, but my calf tightened up in the last 1/2
mile of the cool down. And, I haven't been able to loosen it up.<br /><br />Since then, I have been doing
precious little running, a lot of biking, and once a week I have been getting
my calf worked on by my sadistic massage therapist. I'm not kidding. After each
session my calf throbs like it's got its own heartbeat. She's tough. So, to
recap, I went from running 70 miles a week and biking 20, to running 20 miles a
week and biking 140 (Including a 50+ mile odyssey last Sunday). It's sort of
like the <b>Kerry Litka</b> method of transition training, only in reverse. Hopefully,
with sufficient time, I'll be able to tip the scales back in favor of running.<br /><br />Until then, I'll be pounding the
pavement with my mountain bike that has a chain that grinds against the
derailleur with each pedal stroke. It's not ideal, but, it's the best I can do
for now. And, even though I despise my bike, I'm actually starting to get good
at riding it. I've averaged almost 19 mph for each of my rides. I've also had a
couple of close calls with some cars. But, I can't really blame them. I am
invisible after all!</span></span></div>
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<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Postscript: This story first appeared in my "pre-blog" blog called <b><a href="http://minefallsmilers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mine Falls Milers</a> </b>and I'm re-publishing it now because I'm missing my friends at GCS.</i></span></span>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-84449254117737149202015-05-29T15:42:00.000-04:002015-07-08T11:43:23.430-04:00A Deal With The Devil<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">When I decided to run (then proceeded to dedicate my life to training
for and finishing) the <b><a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/11/one-hundred.html" target="_blank">Ghost Train 100</a> </b>late
last October I didn’t realize the price I’d be paying to do so. Oh sure, I knew
it would be difficult to complete and I knew it would take me some time to
recover. But I never imagined I’d be sitting here (almost 7 months later) still dealing
with the aftermath of that one race.<br /><br />Come to find out, in order to achieve the goal of finishing my first 100 miler, I’d unknowingly made a deal with the Devil… and he's taken nearly everything!</span></span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />In the weeks immediately following the race, I enjoyed my requisite rest days. Taking
one whole week off, then slowly coming back. Low-mileage, low intensity. Lots
of “off” days. Just basking in the glow of my accomplishment. Eventually, as the
calendar turned from December to January, I started ramping up my miles with
thoughts of the coming years races dancing in my head. And the result was one
bad workout after another.<br /><br />I struggled through long runs. I struggled through tempo runs.
I struggled through snowshoe runs. And, I struggled through gym sessions. In
reviewing my log book the words “slow”, “tired”, dead legs” and “blah” showed
up repeatedly from January through March. But, what was more alarming, was my DESIRE
to run had almost completely evaporated. I had ZERO motivation. And it showed. Every time
I tied the laces.<br /><br />At the time, I passed it off as a bad case of the “winter
blues”. And, with the kind of winter we had, who could blame me? I figured once
the trails opened up, and I could run on something other than asphalt, the “drive”
would return and I’d be as good as new. I wasn’t injured and I wasn’t sick, so
I just kept plugging away. 60 miles per week. Week after week. Like everything
would work itself out. It didn’t. In fact, it just got worse.<br /><br />March ended with a remarkably bad run at the <b><a href="http://www.easternstates20mile.com/" target="_blank">Eastern States 20</a>. </b>I started off at
what I thought was a conservative pace of 7:15 per mile and by halfway I was
struggling to maintain 8:00 - with some miles pushing 9:00 towards the end. My “bread
and butter” of finishing strong, a tactic that had served me so well during the
previous year of running ultras, had completely abandoned me. And it felt like I was passed
by nearly everyone in the race!<br /><br />I finished in a personal worst time of <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/ma/Mar29_Easter_2_set1.shtml" target="_blank"><b>2:32:56</b></a> (7:39 pace). More than 5 minutes slower than the first time I had run it (when
I had no idea what I was doing) and more than 20 minutes slower than my best
time there. Again, I passed it off as a “bad” day at the asphalt office and
looked forward with great anticipation to my next race. A 50k on the trails.
Finally!<br /><br />I had run the <b><a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/05/classic-rocked.html" target="_blank">TARC Spring Classic 50k</a> </b>for
the first time last year, and had a very good day. Despite the rain, and muddy
conditions, I was able to crack the 4:30 barrier and set a new 50k PR in the
process. This year, I knew I wasn’t in that kind of shape, but I hoped I wouldn’t
be too far off. Boy was I wrong! The first two 10k laps went just fine and then
the wheels started to come off. Badly.<br /><br />I struggled home in <b><a href="https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=30057#id489227" target="_blank">5:26:21</a>
</b>(9:54 pace) almost an HOUR slower than the previous year! I was having some
foot pain, the course was a bit longer than in 2014 and it was warm out. So, I
had plenty of reasons not to push the panic button. But, the results of this
race certainly did give me pause. Just not enough to cause me to make any changes
in my training. In fact, I amplified it by adding track workouts. That would get me into shape! Or so I thought.<br /><br />Well, let me tell you, slow 800’s, 400’s that make you dizzy and mile repeats
that leave you gasping for breath was certainly no way to prepare me for my next “race” - the <b><a href="http://www.pinelandtrails.com/" target="_blank">Pineland Farms 25k</a>. </b>Based
on the results of my previous two races on the year, I came into this one with the bar set very,
VERY low. However, I still somehow managed to find a way to trip over that damned thing and
land flat on my face.<br /><br />I started the first 5k segment very slowly and then proceeded
to run each of the next four segments even slower than the previous one - with the
final 5k taking a glacial 50:00 (five oh) minutes. That’s more than 16 minutes
per mile! Yes it was hot, yes I was dehydrated, but something was definitely
wrong with me. I crossed the finish line on Sunday in a 37 1/2 minute personal worst time of <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/results/15/me/May24_Salomo_set6.shtml" target="_blank"><b>2:41:36</b></a> (10:24 pace) and I haven’t run
a step since.<br /><br />I’ve decided this week that enough is enough! No more passing things off. Bad running (and
worse racing) has dealt too many blows to my psyche this year and I won’t be running again until I FEEL like running again. Who knows how long it will take. A week?
A month? More? I really don’t know. All I know is I’ve never felt this way
before, and I definitely don’t like it. Not one bit.<br /><br />Over the winter I put on a little weight. Not a ton,
but enough. I ate because it felt like I was “missing something”. I assumed it was
calories and continued to eat until I felt satisfied. Only, I never did feel satisfied.
Just full. It didn’t dawn on me until this week (and everything I’ve been
through) that the something I was “missing” was rest.</span><br /><br />I’ve always known that I’m
a “tired” eater. Rather than rest (because with four kids I usually can’t) I choose
to eat in order to get give myself the energy to get through the day. And that’s
what I’ve been doing. My body was telling me (and has been telling me since December)
that it’s tired and what I’ve been doing is feeding it and telling it to “Shut
up and keep going!” Well, I guess it’s telling me who’s boss. And now, I'm finally listening.<br /><br />So, as I sit here "resting" and pondering my next move, a larger question remains... Would I do it all over again given the
chance? Would I forsake everything I had in the world of running for the opportunity to finish my first 100 mile race? <br /><br />And the answer
to that question is an unequivocal YES. <br /><br />I just would have looked more closely at the fine print before
signing on that dotted line.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">On May 17th, 2015 the <a href="http://www.gatecity.org/gcs_Big_Med/index.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Gate City Strider</b></a> Running Club hosted a
marathon in the City of Nashua. This feat had never been done before. In fact,
during the 36-year history of the club, it had been extremely difficult to get hometown approval for any race longer than 6k. Never mind trying
to do 5 of them, back-to-back! All while closing down Main Street and running
through almost every corner of the City. So, how did the race organizers do it?
And more importantly, how did they (in the words of one participant) create “An
instant classic on the New England road racing scene”?<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, here’s an inside look at how it all went down…</span></span></span><br />
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<b>June 2013</b><br />
The Gate City Strider Executive Board first discusses the idea for a
replacement race to the long-standing <a href="http://www.applefesthalfmarathon.com/" target="_blank"><b>Applefest Half Marathon</b></a> in Hollis, NH. These
are some pretty big shoes to fill considering Applefest began in 1983, ran for
31 consecutive years, sold out regularly (even with a capacity of 1200 runners),
made a lot of money for the club (funding nearly every one of our major programs)
and was named “Race of the Year” in 2008 by <a href="http://www.nerunner.com/ME2/Default.asp" target="_blank"><b>New England Runner</b></a> Magazine.<br />
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<b>August 2013</b><br />
E-Board member Michael Wade comes up with some conceptual course ideas in the local area
including a half marathon in Amherst/Merrimack, a downhill 5 miler in Nashua, a
half marathon starting at the base of Pack Monadnock and running quickly down
towards Milford and a downhill marathon beginning in New Boston, ending in
Nashua and called The (wait for it) New Boston Marathon. None of these are ideas
are chosen.</span></span></span></div>
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N<b>ovember 2013<br />
</b>With Applefest having just run its last race the month before, the
“Applefest Replacement Focus Group” comes to the conclusion that the new signature
club race needs to happen in Nashua, it needs to be a marathon and it needs to
have a relay component. Michael goes about designing a new course that has one
big loop around the perimeter of the city and has the relay transition points
at many of the city’s elementary schools. Very low impact, traffic-wise. Easy
peasy.<br />
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<b>January 2014<br />
</b>Gate City Strider President Tom Cassetty comes up with the bright idea of
having a multi-loop course running through each of the major parts of the City.
Starting, ending and transitioning each time on Main Street - right in front of
City Hall. Michael thinks Tom is nuts, but eventually gives in and designs a new,
new course that does just that. Consequently, Michael has not slept very much
since.<br />
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<b>February 2014<br />
</b>Michael runs a prototype of the new course with some Gate City Strider
teammates in 3 hours, 27 minutes and 31 seconds - despite almost getting squashed
by an SUV. TWICE! He re-designs course. Again. Gets even less sleep now,
worrying that he’s doomed a bunch of unsuspecting marathon runners to a very
messy fate.</span></span></span></div>
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March 2014<br />
</b>A skeleton race committee, including Michelle Poublon and Jennifer Jordan, is
formed with the task of putting together a proposal to run by City officials to
see if it floats. Jennifer says the words “Race Director” and by virtue of the
“smelt it, dealt it” rule is immediately voted in as the first RD for <a href="http://www.gcsmarathon.org/" target="_blank"><b>The Gate City Marathon and Relay</b></a>. Phew! Dodged that bullet.<br />
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<b>April 2014<br />
</b>The race committee outlines a series of potential race dates and eventually
settles on a selection of 3 dates in the Spring of 2015 from which the city will
choose one. A Spring marathon is decided upon due to the fact that New
Hampshire currently has 5 marathons, all of them take place in the Fall, and none
of them are early enough to qualify a runner for the following years <a href="http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon.aspx" target="_blank"><b>Boston Marathon</b></a>.<br />
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May 2014</b><br />
The committee outlines a group of 15 potential race sponsors. Two of which end
up becoming top-level sponsors. <a href="http://www.fleetfeetnashua.com/" target="_blank"><b>Fleet Feet Sports</b></a> who will provide all the race
shirts - free of charge. And <a href="http://www.snhhs.org/" target="_blank"><b>Southern NH Medical Center</b></a> who will provide full
medical support, also free of charge. Michelle gets a copy of a typical Applefest
budget and we are asked by the GCS E-board not to lose too much money in our
first year. 500 runners is what we expect it will take for us to break even.
That now becomes our goal.</span></span></span><br />
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</b>Tom & Michael meet with the City’s “gate keeper” Lori Barrett of the
<b><a href="http://www.gonashua.com/CityGovernment/Departments/PublicWorks/tabid/110/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Department of Public Works</a></b>. They go, maps in hand, describing all the downtown
streets that the course would be using. They expect to get laughed right out of
Lori’s office. Surprisingly, this does not take place. In fact, she tells us
that she thinks it might actually have a chance. Yes! One step closer.<br />
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<b>July 2014</b><br />
Michael produces a series of course maps, road closing plans, detoured streets
and emergency access maps to get passed around to the various City departments
for their review. Jennifer drafts a letter to the mayor saying what we’re
trying to do and why we’re trying to do it. The rallying cry is <b>“If Manchester
can do it, then why can’t we?”</b> The Mayor agrees. And, as it turns out, this
ends up being the key to the whole deal.<br />
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<b>November 2014<br />
</b>Life gets in the way, and we’re finally on the docket to meet with the City
departments. Michael is “extremely concerned” about pulling everything together
for an April 2015 race. Tom says “Don’t
worry, the April dates didn’t work for the city. We now have “all the way”
until May 17th.” To run a marathon. Safely. In 5 loops. In downtown Nashua. Michael
is not convinced this is possible in the time frame we have left. Tom & Jennifer
are “all in” and talk Michael back off the ledge. Again.</span></span></span><br />
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<b>December 2014</b><br />
Tom & Jennifer meet with City officials and are given a sizable “to-do”
list by each department. But, more importantly, also leave with a “green light”
to start advertising for a May 17th race. Jennifer books the timing company,
gets an advertising deal in place with <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/1/index.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Coolrunning</b></a>, and starts to assemble a
race committee. For the first time since we started planning it almost 18
months ago, The Gate City Marathon and Relay is now very real and VERY close!<br />
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<b>January 2015<br />
</b>GCM Race Committee “Dream Team” meets for the first time. Jennifer - Race
Director. Tom – Sponsorship. Michael – Course Logistics and Mapping. Michelle –
Food. Brandyn Naro – Course Signage & Certification. Justin Soucy – Course
Timeline. Emily Soucy – Website. Karalyn Von Pichl – Volunteers. Dave Salvas –
Waterstops. BJ Bottomley – Sponsorship & T-Shirts. Skip Cleaver –
Advertising & Awards. Suzanne Barker – Tents & Tables. Melissa Wu –
Medical. Joe Manzoli – Community Relations. Laura Ray-Hokanson – Sponsorship.
We have 4 months to make some magic happen.<br />
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<b>February 2015<br />
</b>Registration goes live. We hold a logo contest and the winner is a graphic
designer from Colorado whose Dad has already signed up to run the race – and ends
up running a Boston Qualifying time. A Sunrise Start is added. Another meeting
with the City Departments. More stuff for the “to-do” list, but nothing holding
us back. We push forward. Nashua PD recommends a change to Loop 3 to reduce
impact on local traffic. Loop 3 is revised to use more of <a href="http://www.gonashua.com/CityGovernment/Departments/ParksandRecreation/MineFallsPark/tabid/344/Default.aspx" target="_blank"><b>Mine Falls Park</b></a> and
the City Bike Path and it ends up becoming the best loop in the race. Michael runs
the course again.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /><b>March 2015<br />
</b>The GCM Course Playbook is born - outlining (in great detail) quantities,
location and duration of: Volunteers, Traffic Cones, Signage, Police Details,
Porta-Potties, etc. T-Shirts are ordered expecting 500 runners. 250 are registered,
so far. Tom gets agreements from <a href="http://www.portlandpie.com/" target="_blank"><b>Portland Pie</b></a> to donate pizza, <a href="http://www.brookstone.com/" target="_blank"><b>Brookstone</b></a> to
donate water & SNHMC to donate medical support. Jennifer sets up an online
volunteer sign-up website. Awards and signs are ordered. Michael lands <a href="http://www.joeviger.com/" target="_blank"><b>Joe Viger Photography</b></a> to shoot the race pictures. Team members meet with various
local businesses. Everyone’s excited. 2 months to go!<br />
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<b>April 2015<br />
</b>Brandyn gets course measured & certified. Only gets lost twice. Tom
signs up <a href="http://arenanh.com/" target="_blank"><b>Arena Sportsbar</b></a> to host after party. BJ gets Nuun, Hammer & <a href="http://www.newtonrunning.com/" target="_blank"><b>Newton</b></a>
to donate product. Justin gets <a href="http://www.chunkys.com/#" target="_blank"><b>Chunky’s</b></a> to donate soup. Laura gets<a href="http://greatharvestnashua.com/" target="_blank"><b> Great Harvest</b></a> to donate bread and <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/" target="_blank"><b>Whole Foods</b></a> to donate fruit. Michelle gets
<a href="http://www.stonyfield.com/" target="_blank"><b>Stonyfield</b></a> to donate yogurt. Dave gets local High Schools to man our waterstops.
We receive the first of many required City permits. Michael coordinates 2 lead
bikes, 1 sweep bike, runs the course again and bikes it. Twice.<br />
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<b>May 2015<br />
</b>Final permits in hand. 611 pre-registered runners. Swag Bag stuffing party
at the Arena. 50 Gate City Striders attend and fill bags to the brim
with all kinds of goodies for the runners including two tickets to a <a href="http://www.nashuasilverknights.com/view/nashuaknights/silver-knights-headlines" target="_blank"><b>Nashua Silver Knights</b></a> game of their choice. Shirts and awards arrive. Box trucks are
rented and filled to the gills with stuff to run a race - including 400 traffic
cones donated by Greater Lowell. <a href="http://www.downtownnashua.org/" target="_blank"><b>Great American Downtown</b></a> places a banner across
Main Street announcing our imminent arrival. The <a href="http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/" target="_blank"><b>Nashua Telegraph</b></a> (along with 5
flashing construction signs) let residents know to look out for us. And to try to
refrain from running us over on race day. It’s go time!</span></span></span><br />
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<b>Race Day<br />
</b>In a mad fury of calculated chaos the course is marked, the porta potties
arrive, the tents are set up, the finish line’s in place, the waterstop’s
assembled, the food is delivered, the runners show up, the street is closed
down, the anthem is sung, the announcements are made, the bell is rung and the
race begins. …eventually. More than 200 Gate City volunteers man the course to
show the runners the way… And make the race committee look like geniuses on a
glorious Gate City Marathon day!<br />
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<b>June 2015<br />
</b>Planning for next year’s race begins… <br /><br />If we can do ALL this in 4 months, just
imagine what we can do in 12! </span></span></span><br />
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Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-75676511815698722452015-04-27T15:32:00.000-04:002015-05-26T11:16:03.525-04:00Crescent Moon<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Recently, while taking my dog for an early evening stroll, I <span style="line-height: 107%;">saw this...</span></span></span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><u><b><br /><br />Crescent Moon</b></u><i><br /><br />Crescent
Moon in the evening sky.<br />Scarcely there, as am I.<br /><br />Reflecting light, but just a trace.<br />The shadow cast conceals your face.<br />Far more hidden than one can see.<br />A shaded whole remains with me.<br /><br />Knowing wink which cuts the night.<br />Revealing faults within your might.<br />Strong enough to rule the tides.<br />Yet too weak to show both sides.<br /><br />A solo journey ‘round the earth.<br />Watching all from death to birth.<br />Constant change from phase to phase.<br />Live your life in a month of days.<br /><br />An arcing path is bringing low.<br />The sideways smile you bravely show.<br />Long time ‘til we cast our eyes on.<br />Forced to yield to the horizon.<br /><br />A celestial blink before you go.<br />Follow soon? We hardly know.<br />I can but nod, as if to say.<br />It’s now my turn to seize the day.<br /><br />Crescent Moon in the evening sky.<br />Scarcely there, as am I.</i><br /><br /><br /><br />If you like this poem, I have a few more <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/p/poems.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></span></span>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-24909120801342929692015-03-01T14:37:00.000-05:002015-03-26T12:17:34.145-04:00Snowshoe Karmageddon<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qOrtX8TJ-pcmiACdX42kkewLxnEy433We0ZcGe0FgJgaShmAUx3JcOh4rrWcH4zdBWDPNBHSNYvYL0ybuAoP8HIKdfRFEO5-kHj1AZrteOf7gmVFMq8fjHYD5K53zWZMkR_lH5BP6gg/s1600/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qOrtX8TJ-pcmiACdX42kkewLxnEy433We0ZcGe0FgJgaShmAUx3JcOh4rrWcH4zdBWDPNBHSNYvYL0ybuAoP8HIKdfRFEO5-kHj1AZrteOf7gmVFMq8fjHYD5K53zWZMkR_lH5BP6gg/s1600/1.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Late in December of last year, Eric at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LevelRenner" target="_blank"><b>Level Renner</b></a> put out the call for winter running action shots as
part of an on-line contest. Tag a few of your favorite <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michael.wade.351" target="_blank"><b>Facebook</b></a> selfies with the #levelrenner hashtag and get a chance to
win a brand new pair of <a href="http://www.dionsnowshoes.com/" target="_blank"><b>Dion</b></a> #121
Racing Snowshoes. Always being up for a good, healthy competition (and a free
pair of anything) I jumped at it. Tagging every running picture of myself that
I could find.<br /><br />A few days later, while picking up my daughter at the airport
after her semester abroad, I found out that I’d won. And before I could even finish
responding to Eric’s text message I thought, “Crap! What am I going to do with
ANOTHER pair of Dions?” So, rather than have them collecting dust in my basement
as a back-up pair for the indestructible #121’s I already owned, or selling
them to a friend, I decided to do something fun with them. I decided to raffle
them off.</span></span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />I picked up some raffle tickets, made a few posters,
grabbed a bunch of Dion brochures and started to advertise. And, by the time
the shoes arrived in the mail, we were set and ready to go. I sold tickets at the
<a href="http://www.gatecity.org/gcs_Big_Med/index.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Gate City Striders</b></a> awards banquet
and at the first two <a href="http://www.gatecity.org/gcs_Big_Med/bm/signaturegcsevents/freezeyourbuns/index.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Freeze Your Buns 5k</b></a>
races. With all the proceeds going directly to benefit our club’s <a href="http://www.gatecity.org/gcs_Big_Med/bm/Youth_Running/index.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Youth Program</b></a>.<br /><br />And, let me tell you, it was a very easy sell. Despite the
fact that there was ZERO inches of snow on the ground at the time, people snapped up those
tickets like crazy. A $5 chance to win a pair of top-of-the-line snowshoes
valued at almost $300?! Why not? Especially when told that fellow strider, and 2-time
National Snowshoe Champion, <a href="http://amberferreira.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Amber Cullen-Ferreira</b></a> wore them!<br /><br />We held the raffle at the second FYB race on January 18th and the winning ticket (drawn by club president Tom Cassetty) ended up belonging
to my GCS friend (and current training partner) <b>Stephen Rouleau</b> – who is one of our clubs most active volunteers and who was very
excited to receive them.<br /><br />So what was accomplished by doing all of this?<br /><br />1.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;">I reduced the potential clutter in my basement.<br />2.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;">We got a few more eyeballs onto <a href="http://levelrenner.com/"><b>levelrenner.com</b></a><br />3.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;">We gave out a couple dozen Dion Snowshoe brochures.<br />4.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;">We put a spotlight on a great running program for
kids.<br />5.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;">We got a few more people to show up to Freeze Your
Buns.<br />6.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;">We filled a few more seats at our club’s awards
dinner.<br />7.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;">We gave a very deserving person a great pair of snowshoes.<br />8.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;">We inspired a few of the non-winners to buy a pair
of their own.<br />9.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;">We unintentionally sparked the best snowshoe season
in 20 years.<br />10.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 107%;">And, we
raised $840 for the GCS Youth Program.<br /><br />Not bad for the cost of a couple selfies and a few minutes on
Facebook.</span></span></span><i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /><br />Postscript:</span></u></span></span></b></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b> </b>A few people have asked me if I
saw any of the raffle money that came in, and my answer is YES. I saw every penny of
it… ...get donated to an awesome (and woefully under-publicized)
GCS youth program. The bottom line is not the finish line, people. It’s the
beginning of something better. Pay it (and keep moving) forward.</i><br /><br /><b>Special thanks to Eric & Kevin at Level Renner for having the contest and to Bob Dion for providing the prize. Running community for the win!</b></span></span></span></div>
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Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-63261582568795336342015-02-09T13:58:00.000-05:002015-02-24T14:44:39.199-05:00Persistence Hunt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisI3t4k3sLpBV_82hHK5hywm2MXR-cVZs-Pi7ZsCn2P1qs_Dt7eak2Ly-C8hQGbgeP_VN4LeEUMQlnbMk0D1ob1LsRL-WUZr5SzoGUyrI3tcVwxKxhSdfiH7G24hJBmlvkCzeWMBF6ZFI/s1600/imagesW95C223Z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisI3t4k3sLpBV_82hHK5hywm2MXR-cVZs-Pi7ZsCn2P1qs_Dt7eak2Ly-C8hQGbgeP_VN4LeEUMQlnbMk0D1ob1LsRL-WUZr5SzoGUyrI3tcVwxKxhSdfiH7G24hJBmlvkCzeWMBF6ZFI/s1600/imagesW95C223Z.jpg" height="153" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> In
his groundbreaking book, “Born to Run”, Christopher McDougall discusses a
fascinating, non-weaponized, hunting technique used by pre-historic man. Rather
than trying to outrun their much faster prey, hunters would instead attempt to
outlast them. Because an animal’s natural instinct is to sprint away if
approached, the men would run towards them in an effort to keep them constantly
moving. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Based on bio-mechanics, a four legged animal is
designed for speed but not for endurance. In their natural horizontal running
position, they can only breathe once per stride thereby being less efficient at
bringing oxygen into their system and less able to pant in order to cool
themselves down in warm conditions. Man, on the other hand, runs vertically on
two legs which reduces pressure on the lungs allowing him to breathe more
freely while running (albeit at a slightly slower pace) under the same
conditions. And, since the men could breathe while running at that slow but
steady pace, they were are able to recover on the run, while the hunted animal
never had time to do so. Because, once they got away far enough to slow down
and try to catch their breath again, their ever-vigilant chasers had caught up
to them once more. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eventually, after a few hours of this, the prey
(already in into oxygen debt) would overheat, collapse from exhaustion and fall
victim to their much slower (but persistent) pursuers. In other words, by using
their innate ability to go further, while expending less energy, the hunters would
quite literally run their prey to death. Anthropologists call this ingenious
technique “Persistence Hunting” and it’s more or less how I’ve approached my
life, both in and out of running.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Not being blessed with an
over-abundance of talent, speed, or good looks I’ve had to make do with what
I’ve been given. Namely, good old fashioned stubbornness. And plenty of it!
Things haven’t necessarily come easy for me and I’ve had to overcome a
significant number of obstacles along my journey. I have been able to achieve a
certain level of success in my job, my relationships, my parenting and my
running based purely on persistence. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I’ve known for a long time that my goals would
likely never be met by way of a sprint, but rather by a marathon. I knew that I
could only reach my dreams if I chipped away bit by bit, patiently but
persistently pursuing, until ultimately I outlasted them. It is quite literally
in my DNA to behave this way. This has always been the case for me and, I
assume, will continue to be - so long as I’m still breathing and vertical.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The good news, for you anyway, is
that anyone (and I mean anyone) can achieve their own personal successes in the
exact same way. If I can do it, you can certainly do it! You just have to be
willing to put in the proper amount of work, be patiently determined for the
task at hand, and keep your eyes focused on the prize. Even if your goal is
just to run a mile (rather than a hundred) without stopping, you must believe
that it can be achieved so long as you are stubbornly persistent enough to make
it happen. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And, who knows? Once you’ve run that mile, you
might even decide to go a little further.</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-14326847591928728422015-02-05T11:21:00.002-05:002015-02-09T14:02:52.914-05:00Winter of Discontent<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXLD5sKpWnvMckEZDQEddY_Gs9kUizI9Wzn-OT5Intmeapi8wAoyfUPVup2KwS3OuE3QGMjat4CQ2fOpU6VFKCRC7A3manoL2fNfAyEzaJnQZbSk1gqJ_I2gHF310cgMr21QG0a183G8/s1600/shining-jack-frozen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXLD5sKpWnvMckEZDQEddY_Gs9kUizI9Wzn-OT5Intmeapi8wAoyfUPVup2KwS3OuE3QGMjat4CQ2fOpU6VFKCRC7A3manoL2fNfAyEzaJnQZbSk1gqJ_I2gHF310cgMr21QG0a183G8/s1600/shining-jack-frozen.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Winter running sucks!</b><br /><br />There, I said it. And I’m glad I did. Someone had to,
really. It’s been far too long in coming.<br /><br />See, there’s this false sense of bravado that tends to manifest
itself around these parts (especially amongst people like myself who don’t run
on treadmills) which maintains that running through harsh New England winters makes
you stronger, tougher, and better prepared for the racing season to come. And,
I’m here today to tell you that line of thinking is total B.S.</span></span><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />I’m not sure why this is something I’m only coming to
realize now. I’ve lived, and run in New England my whole life. I’ve logged over
40,000 miles in the 17 years I’ve run and more than a quarter of that was
during the winter. Perhaps the reason that this has become an issue for me recently
is because last year was the first time ever that the majority of my miles were
done on the trails, instead of the roads. So now that the trails are snowed in
and I’m forced out of the woods, I’ve really noticed just how truly awful
the roads are around here in the wintertime.<br /><br />You can’t tell me that slipping around on the slush and ice,
while avoiding closer cars and pushy snowplows, makes you stronger. If anything
it increases your chance for injury, leading to running downtime, and lessened
fitness as a result. And you can’t tell me that running through below zero
temps with blowing wind and snow makes you tougher. I mean, any toughness that might be gained is marginal at best because, let’s face it, you’ve gotta’ be pretty
tough already to even go out there in the first place.<br /><br />And, what about the fallacy that tough winter training prepares
you for the racing season to come? To that I say, “Sure, if your goal race is a
marathon on the Planet Hoth!” Otherwise, forget it. I’ve trained through far too
many New England style winters only to toe the line at Boston (on an “unusually warm”
spring day) and become completely undone by the “heat”. Acclimatizing to cold
running conditions does nothing for you, if that’s not the weather you’re going to actually be racing in.<br /><br />Maybe you think I’m just being wimpy. And perhaps that’s
true. But, I think I should know a thing or two about toughness. I’ve run half
marathons in <a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2013/02/normal-0-false-false-false.html" target="_blank"><b>below zero</b></a> temps. I’ve run marathons in both <a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2012/04/continuing-story-of-bungalow-bill.html" target="_blank"><b>brutal heat</b></a> AND in
snow storms. I’ve run 50k trail races <a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/01/an-ice-start.html" target="_blank"><b>on ice</b></a>. And I’ve run<a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/06/tarc-places.html" target="_blank"><b> 50 milers</b></a> when the weathermen
are telling people to stay indoors because of “unsafe air quality”. Maybe all
these things make me tough, and maybe they just make me stupid. I don’t know.<br /><br />Anyway, by now you must be asking yourself, “Well, what’s your
point?” And, to answer that question, I reach back for a famous verse from the Good Book
which says: <b>“Now you know the truth, and that truth will set you free!”
</b>You see, only by admitting what we all know to be true (that winter running sucks) can we find a way to make it better. So, without further ado, here are 5 winter
training tips to help you make the most of the suckyiness:<br /><br />1.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Run with friends. It makes the crappy winter miles
go by faster and if it gets really windy you can always hide behind them.<br /><br />2.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Run at lunchtime. It’s the warmest, brightest part
of the day. Unlike early morning runs, you’ll have less chance of getting
frostbite and commuters will actually be able to see you.<br /><br />3.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Run in the woods. Sure the snow is annoying, but
if you wear <a href="http://www.granitestatesnowshoeseries.org/" target="_blank"><b>Snowshoes</b></a> it’ll probably be the best strength training you’ve ever
done. Also, there’s much less chance of you getting crushed by a plow out there.
And you might even see a deer.<br /><br />4.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Run indoors. There are plenty of places to run
inside without being stuck on a treadmill. <a href="http://www.hampshiredome.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp" target="_blank"><b>The Hampshire Dome</b></a>, in Milford and
the <a href="http://www.nmymca.org/contact-us/branches/" target="_blank"><b>Merrimack YMCA</b></a> both have great indoor tracks and you can even jump in the
hot-tub when you’re done.<br /><br />5.<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span>Run away. Either up to the mountains for a <b><a href="http://www.newinterwild.com/" target="_blank">Winter Wild</a></b> race, or to a cross country skiing session, or to a hike on one of NH’s
great peaks. Or, if you’re really desperate, to a warm weather destination
race. But, if you do that last one, be prepared to hate winter all the more upon your return.<br /><br />So, these are just a few of the things I do while running in the winter and dreaming of simpler days. Summer days. You know, when all you need to head out the door for an enjoyable run is a pair of sneakers, a t-shirt and some shorts.<br /><br />What do you do to make your winter running better?<br /><br />I’m so desperate at this point that I might even (gulp) try
the treadmill.</span></span><br /></div>
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-76390828502315537062015-01-30T11:42:00.001-05:002015-02-05T11:28:54.023-05:00Unrequited Love<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n2biUuMiCZqpjFs88UaQ5cqBs1LfAnKLL9cRLq293bw1W4pG7H6M0ngWi9iFwdWqqSJordkDO0ORnb5M_4zMvYLaoWRa6MhFpi9esWAyMLanmpjXdG-YudVzy_8b6v7VTs1xC6RYi1k/s1600/love-trash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n2biUuMiCZqpjFs88UaQ5cqBs1LfAnKLL9cRLq293bw1W4pG7H6M0ngWi9iFwdWqqSJordkDO0ORnb5M_4zMvYLaoWRa6MhFpi9esWAyMLanmpjXdG-YudVzy_8b6v7VTs1xC6RYi1k/s1600/love-trash.jpg" height="149" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have
you ever been in a relationship where all you do is give, give, give and get nothing
in return? You pour your heart out on a regular basis, and receive little more
than a cold shoulder for your troubles? Well,
that’s the way it is between me and Boston. I love the Boston Marathon. But it
does not love me.<br /><br /> I’ve participated in more than a few 5k’s, 10k’s
and half marathons over the years, but the primary focus of my running career
has always been marathoning. More specifically, Boston Marathon-ing. Like many other
runners who grew up in New England, Boston has always represented the Holy
Grail of running goals. Not just an average everyday goal, but an all-out,
full-blown obsession!</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> I suppose it started back in High School when my best
friends decided it would be a neat idea to do Boston. I wasn’t a very good
runner back then. Saddled with the deadly combination of athletically
challenged genes, ill-timed growing pains, and adolescent lethargy, I chose to
cheer rather than run. So, when I picked up the sport again as an adult, the
idea of doing Boston pushed its way to the front of my mind and became my
ultimate goal.<br /><br /> When I officially started “training” for Boston I
didn’t know anything about the science of marathoning. All I knew was that in
one year’s time, I needed to find a way to run 26.2 miles, and that I should probably
trade in my Nike “high-top” basketball sneakers for some real running shoes!
Eventually, after building up my mileage slowly over the course of the year, I
got my long runs to 16 miles and proclaimed myself “ready” for the 1999 Boston
Marathon.<br /><br /> On race day, I started at the back of the pack,
with the rest of the unqualified bandits, and began what turned out to be an
arduous, 26.2 mile slog from Hopkinton. More than 4 and a half hours later, I
crossed the finish line on Boylston Street a bruised and bloody mess. I
staggered to the curb, crumpled to the ground and exclaimed to no one in
particular, “Never Again!”<br /><br /> Since then, I have run the Boston course (aka - the
one way street from Hell) no less than 16 times (9 while training and 7 while
racing) and it has yet to satisfy my needs. During that period, I’ve raced 13 other
marathons in an average finishing time of 3:17. My average finishing time for those
7 Bostons? A soul crushing 3:41.<br /><br /> Remember the 2004 Boston? The hottest race since
1976 (86 degrees at the finish) causing a record number of heat-related
illnesses? I was there. And it resulted in my first ever race DNF. How about 2005
when we trained through a record cold winter only to be greeted by “unseasonably warm”
70 degree temps at the start? I was there. And who could forget <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">2012, when there was a</span></b><b> </b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">brain baking</span></b><b> </b>high
of 89 degrees in Framingham (10K mark) by mid-day? Yup. I was there for that
one too!<br /><br /> In fact, the only time I’ve ever run Boston under
reasonable weather conditions was in 2008 when it was 53 degrees and we had a
slight tailwind. That year I was in sub-3 shape but only managed to run a 3:12.
I ran 6:50 pace until Mile 16 and then the wheels came off (as they always do)
and could only manage 8’s the rest of the way. One year, I even biked it instead
of running and STILL couldn’t keep up with the leaders on Heartbreak!<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br /> So,
“What’s the big deal?” you might say. “Just fall in love with another
marathon, and leave Boston behind.” Well, that’s the problem.
As much pain and suffering as I’ve endured over the years, I just can’t
find a way
to quit her. I’ve tried many times to turn my back on Boston, but it’s
an
abusive relationship that I just keep coming back to again, and again,
and again. All those miles, misery and (yes) heartbreak. Yet, for some
reason, I still want more.</span></span><br /><br /> Which brings us to this year. For the first time
since the “scorched earth” year of 2012 (when I stumbled home in 4:09) I
decided to run the course with some friends to celebrate New Year’s Day. This
time, in a rather ironic twist of fate, it was a mere 10 degrees at the start
with a biting wind chill that took it down below zero. Despite just having had one
of the warmest Decembers on record!<br /><br /> Of course, I should have known from mile one that
it was not going to be “my day” when the stomach jostling from the early steep
downs had me off to the side of the road – dry heaving. I guess I hadn’t fully
digested my breakfast by the 6am start time. I restarted again and, a few miles
later, I felt that “all too familiar” feeling in my lower abdomen. Uh, Oh! I
needed to find a bathroom. Quick! Luckily there was a Dunkin Donuts not too far
away and I was able to take care of business.<br /><br /> Another mile later, same deal. This time, it took
me a little longer to find the next Dunk’s. Agony the entire time. Two more
miles, “You’ve got to be kidding me!” Well, it was like that the whole way. I’d
leave one “pit stop” and almost immediately I was looking for another one. The
list of “depositories” read like this: 3 Dunkin Donuts, 2 Starbucks, a
Hospital, the woods, and some bushes in front of a dentist’s office. It was
like “Poop-a-palooza” out there!<br /><br /> Eventually, even the toughest runner needs to
know when it's time to throw in the towel and that moment came for me right when it usually
does – at Mile 16. I walked (with sweat freezing on my already exhausted body) to
the Green Line T-Station at Woodland (Mile 17) where I took the “ride of shame”
back into town and my car. Beaten down by Boston once again!<br /><br /> Which leaves me with this one final question:
Have I had enough? After all these years of abuse, am I finally ready to move
on from Boston? And the answer is: I’m not sure. See the thing is, with all that I’ve been through, I still love this course and everything about
her. Sure she may not be the prettiest one around (see Framingham, Speen Street
and the Haunted Mile) but I love her all the same. Hopkinton Green, the Nursery, the Biker Bar,
the Train Tracks, Lake Cochituate, Wellesley College, the Fire House, Boston
College, Cleveland Circle, Citgo, Kenmore, right on Hereford and left on
Boylston. I love it. All of it!</span></span></div>
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<br />And maybe someday, if I catch her in the right mood, she’ll feel the same about me. </span></span>
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-52053855542192543542014-12-30T16:29:00.001-05:002015-01-23T14:41:18.313-05:00Book Ends<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 107%;">I started 2014, with a January 1st sunrise summit of <a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-cost-of-freedom.html" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mount Monadnock</b></a>. It was dark - about 6:00am. It was cold – about zero
degrees. It was windy – about 40 mph at the summit. And, it was snowy – about 1
to 2 feet of fluffy base to trudge through. It took me about 4 hours to summit
and return via the 4.5 mile long Pumpelly Trail off Lake Road in Dublin.<br /><br />So, when I signed up for a <a href="http://www.its-not-about-the-hike.com/presentations/presentations.html" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Presentation</b></a> at Keene State College for the last weekend of 2014
(and my travel plans took me right past the ‘Nock) I figured why not end the
year the way I began it? With another Pumpelly trip to the summit. A "bookend"
hike, if you will. Well, as it turns out, the conditions couldn’t have been
more different!</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: 107%;"><br />The daytime high for THIS Dec 27th was a balmy 40 degrees, with full
sun and just a hint of breeze. The warm/wet fall had completely washed away any
remnants of snow on the lower parts of the trail making the early going rather
easy. I encountered some patches of ice on steeper sections - that had been
shielded from the sun by pines and rocky outcrops. Fortunately, my “homemade”
screw shoes made quick work of it.<br /><br />I popped out above tree line at about 2 miles and, as usual, the
view was tremendous. In no time at all I was running along the (mostly) bare rock
ridge that led to the summit. 1 hour and 30 minutes after starting, I reached
the top. Had a quick snack and headed back down. Unfortunately, the freshly
applied sheet metal screws on the bottom of my trail shoes promptly “un-applied”
themselves about 5 minutes after leaving the summit.<br /><br />Apparently, with all the breaking I was doing on the steep descent,
the bare rock had dislodged the screws leaving me with a pair of slick soled shoes – and with all the icy spots still to navigate. Excellent! To make matters worse, I was already
behind schedule in getting to my 3pm presentation – 4 vertical miles and 15
horizontal miles away, in Keene.<br /><br />So, I tip-toed as best I could along whatever pieces of bare
rock I could find. When there was none to be had, I made for the crusty snow -
digging in my heels as I went. All the while grabbing at tree branches, tree
trunks, roots, and small animals to keep me from sliding off the mountain. And
it worked! Almost.<br /><br />About halfway down I came to a particularly nasty section. One
that I barely noticed on the way up, thanks to my now “not-so-nifty” shoes. However,
looking at it from above was downright terrifying. So much so that I heard
voices of some hikers who were off the trail - having bypassed it completely. They
were lost. I tried to guide them back to the trail and, while doing so, slipped
and lost my balance. I grabbed for anything I could find. This was going to end
badly.<br /><br />I squashed my shin, cut my hand and if it wasn’t for the good
fortune of having one of the “lost” hikers grab my pack on the way by, I would
have smashed my back on a very angry looking rock. Whew! Still, it took me more
than a few minutes to “walk it off”. I felt like an idiot. A bruised and slipper wearing
idiot. Not my finest hour. That’s for sure!<br /><br />Eventually, I worked my way back down to the not-so-icy parts,
was able to pick up the pace and reached the car just before I bonked. I looked
at my watch. 1 hour and 30 minutes. Exactly as long as it took me to ascend - when
usually, it’s half (or three quarters) of the climb time. Grrr. Stupid shoes.
Stupid-er runner!<br /><br />I made it to Keene with only minutes to spare. As part of a standing room
only crowd of 300+, I witnessed the 233’rd (and final) presentation of “<a href="http://www.its-not-about-the-hike.com/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">It’s Not About the Hike</b></a>” by Nancy
Sporborg and Pat Piper. Two 50-something non-hikers who summited the highest 100
mountain peaks in New England. I highly recommend their book of the same name. I
found it, and it's authors, to be inspirational and educational. <br /><br />Especially since I'm in the middle of writing one of my own!<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">December Hike</td></tr>
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</span></span></div>
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-80466770317052639882014-12-19T14:21:00.002-05:002014-12-30T16:30:13.789-05:00Drifting AwayW<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">ith all my goals pretty much met
for 2014, the <u><a href="https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=29605" target="_blank"><b>TARC Winter Classic 32m</b></a> </u>was
all about having fun. The 8 mile Skyline Trail in the <a href="http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/middlesex-fells-reservation.html" target="_blank"><b>Middlesex Fells</b></a> is no joke,
even for just one lap. So, 4 laps would be a pretty sizable challenge. But one
which, given my <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/p/race-results.html" target="_blank"><b>results</b></a> from this year, looked
like something I could handle with ease.<br />
<br />
Then the rain came …</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP3fVcRDfmkTVozzEzPuIBuVPMfD_3EZfR67b3MijiVh2_0GKvx0qF96HEdGyahx7CqiPbxayu5DlFuVoKCWnmsiqdDgu-_YXzLcqbTvxHIvVJQMGu7eNu2Z-K-2_dtlm7XOl0_QQo39U/s1600/Drifting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP3fVcRDfmkTVozzEzPuIBuVPMfD_3EZfR67b3MijiVh2_0GKvx0qF96HEdGyahx7CqiPbxayu5DlFuVoKCWnmsiqdDgu-_YXzLcqbTvxHIvVJQMGu7eNu2Z-K-2_dtlm7XOl0_QQo39U/s1600/Drifting.jpg" height="195" width="400" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">I woke up at 5am on race day to the sound of pouring rain. The thermometer read
34 degrees. Perfect weather for sleeping in! <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“To go, or go back
to bed?”</b> That was the question! I pondered it for about a minute before
deciding to give it a go. Let’s have some fun! Right? So, I got up, fueled up
and jumped in the car for the white knuckled (black iced) drive to Stoneham.<br />
<br />
On the way, I heard a song (earworm) that would stay with me all day …</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">
<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“My face above
the water - My feet can't touch the ground (touch the ground). And, it feels
like... I can see the sands on the horizon. Every time you’re not around.”</i></b></span><br />
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">By the time I reached the Fells,
the rain had slowed to a drizzle. Still not ideal, but manageable. I saw all
the usual suspects, pre-race:<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <a href="http://snowplug.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Danielle
Triffit</a></b> (running), <a href="http://sn0m8n.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ryan Triffit</b></a>
(not running), <a href="http://dangergirldh.com/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Kristina
Folcik-Welts </b></a>(running), <a href="http://psychlist.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Eric Nguyen</b></a>
(not running), <a href="http://earlymorningtrails.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Jesse Veinotte</b></a>
(running) & <a href="http://trailpixietrespas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Emily Trespas</b></a>
(not running). Heck! Half the people I knew, weren’t running today! So I
wondered, just 5 weeks removed from <a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/11/one-hundred.html" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ghost Train</b></a>,
if I shouldn’t be joining them?<br />
<br />
The race started and was warmer than I originally thought it would be. Luckily,
I opted for the short-sleeve shirt (and shorts) as it heated up even more with
the first climb. It was steep. It was wet. It was slippery. It was
perfect! Perfect for killing myself, that is. I followed the course in a
clockwise direction hitting each rocky hill: Bear, Winthrop, Sheepfold, Gerry,
Silver Mine, Little Pine, Big Pine, Ramshead, Quigley, & Nanepashemet.
It was like a “Greatest Hits” of hills!</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“I'm slowly
drifting away (drifting away). Wave after wave, wave after wave. I'm slowly
drifting (drifting away). And, it feels like I'm drowning. Pulling against the
stream”</i></span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><br />
I finished the first loop in a much-too-fast 1:33. I was hoping for somewhere
around 1:40’s for each of the 4 laps – which would bring me in at about 6:40.
Typically good enough for a top-5 finish at this race. Something I could live
with, but worried I could maintain, given the recent 100 miler in my legs and my un-planned
“quick” start.<br />
<br />
Of course at this race, since there was also a 40 miler going on at the same
time and runners going in either direction (CW or CCW), it was virtually
impossible to know exactly where you stood - relative to the field. So, I
naturally followed up my fast first lap with another 1:33 – a matching pair!
This included following <a href="http://trailmonsterrunning.com/" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">John Rodrigue</b></a>
off course for a little bit. Excellent!<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></b></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">“I wish I could make it
easy. Easy to love me (love me). But, still I reach to find a way. I'm stuck
here in between. I'm looking for the right words to say”</span></i></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">
<br />
Lap 3 was where things started getting difficult for me. The rain picked up, my
legs slowed down and it seemed to get colder as a result. I slipped a few times
but never went totally horizontal. So, needless to say, I was thankful to get
back to the start/finish in one piece. I grabbed a long-sleeve shirt, a hat, and
a cup of chicken soup. 1:41 for the third - with one more to go!<br />
<br />
I pretty much ran “all out” for the final lap. Hopping logs. Scrambling up (and
down) rocks. Charging the "flats". And sprinting through puddles. I put my “ultra” head down. “Just
get me there!”, I said to myself. And, eventually, I did. I crossed the line with a lap
time of 1:41 (another matching pair!) and a <a href="https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=29604" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">final time</b></a>
of 6:29 – good enough for 5th place overall and more than 10 minutes under my
“goal” time!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">
<br />
<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“I'm slowly
drifting away (drifting away). Wave after wave, wave after wave. I'm slowly
drifting (drifting away). And, it feels like I'm drowning. Pulling against the
stream …”</i></b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><br />
I wanted to stay and “hang out” after the race, but even with wearing every
stitch of clothing I brought with me, I was still shaking with cold. So, I
jumped back in the car, cranked the heat and drifted away…<br />
<br />
…back to Nashua. And, back to my off-season training.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><br />
See you all again in 2015!</span><br />
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<![endif]-->Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-55628309342349020552014-12-10T09:18:00.003-05:002014-12-12T09:59:51.703-05:00Rough Draft<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hi
there! Sorry, it’s been a little while since I posted anything. I’ve been kind
of busy.<br />
<br />
Part of what’s been distracting me is the 50k trail race I ran at the Middlesex
Fells last weekend. My <b><a href="https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=29604" target="_blank">TARC Winter Ultra</a> </b>race report will be coming
soon, but the reader’s digest version is: It was cold, it was rainy, it was slippery,
but I survived!<br /><br />Another
thing that’s been on my plate as of late is that I’m in charge of putting together
(and keeping together) the <a href="http://www.gatecity.org/gcs_Big_Med/index.shtml" target="_blank"><b>Gate City Strider</b></a> teams for the <b><a href="http://millcities.com/" target="_blank">Mill Cities Relay</a> </b>race. And with 39 teams (and 181 runners) it was a lot more
like herding wild cats, than anything else. I’ve been doing it for 10 years now
and it’s without a doubt the most fun/stressful job I have with the club. My synopsis
of this year’s race is also coming soon (I promise) but long story short: It
was cold, it was windy, it was slippery, but we survived! …Actually, we did a
little more than survive. We won our 7th straight team title. Setting new point
and margin of victory totals in the process!</span></span><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Finally,
what’s been taking the majority of my time lately is my book. Yup, I’m writing
my </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">first book! I know. Crazy, right? Well, it’s going to be a collection of
stories that I’m stringing together in (hopefully) a cohesive manner. It’s
about friends, family and ultra-running. In short, all the things that
currently make my life worth living!</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Anyway,
below is an excerpt from the book. Have a read, and let me know what you think -
in the comment box below. Thanks!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I’m not a great runner. Sure, I’ve
won the occasional 5k (about as often as a presidential election) but I’m
typically pretty far back from the “pointy end” of the races I run. So, why am
I writing a book about ultra-marathons? Good question. I guess if you want to
read about running legends, then you might be best served by picking up a copy
of <b>“Marathon Man”</b> by Bill Rodgers. If you want to learn about how to
train for (and run) an ultra, then Hal Koerner’s <b>“Field Guide to Ultrarunning”</b>
is definitely the book for you! And, if you want to see what it’s like to win
the world’s most prestigious ultramarathons – year after year, then you’ll want
to grab a copy of <b>“Eat & Run”</b> by Scott Jurek.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I can’t compete with those guys.
Ever! Heck, I’m just a 46-year old, full-time father of four, with a 9 to 5
desk job and a weakness for junk food! What can I possibly bring to the running
table? Well chances are, if you’re reading this book then you’re probably not
Bill Rodgers, Hal Koerner, or Scott Jurek. So, more than likely, you’re a
regular person just like me. And that’s OK! There are way more of us than them
anyway. Which is the reason why I decided to write this book. I wrote it
because I wanted to say, and you needed to hear, that ordinary people like us
can do extraordinary things - IF we allow ourselves the chance to do so! How do
I know this? Because I’m living proof!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I started running in 1998, when I was an
out-of-shape, over-weight 29-year old who desperately needed a change in lifestyle.
So I said, “Why not try running again? I couldn’t possibly be any worse at it
than when I was in High School.” Well, as it turns out, it takes significantly
more effort to propel a 240lb. body than a 140lb. one! It was at that point in
my solo suffering that I figured I needed a goal to distract me from the pain.
So, I decided that once I could run a mile without stopping, I’d start training
for the Boston Marathon. For some strange reason this seemed like a logical
progression to me. Little did I know, that impulsive decision would mark the
beginning of an odyssey of profound joy and stunning disappointment that is the
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I began, I had no idea where running would
take me. All I knew was that I needed to get out, get away and do something.
Because, when you feel like you’ve lost all control, “something” is a heck of a
lot better than nothing! At the time, there was trouble on the home front and
it seemed like my world was crashing all around me. I needed a way to release
the stress and tension of the day, to have some time and space to myself, to
clear my head and refresh my spirit. So, opened the front door and went for a
walk. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was living in Marblehead, Massachusetts at the
time, and there were a great many old houses, picturesque parks and scenic
seascapes to look at during my time on the roads. I enjoyed meandering through
town just soaking it in and letting my mind wander. After a while, I wasn’t
satisfied with merely walking everywhere. I was too impatient. I wanted to
cover some serious ground and walking just plain took too much time! So, I
would walk a bit, jog a bit, then repeat - mutating into something I fondly called
“wogs”. As I got a little better (and lost a little more weight) I started
timing my wogs. Nothing real hardcore, mind you. I would just check the clock
on the cable box when I headed out and check it again when I returned. In the
beginning, it took me about 30 minutes to complete my 2.5 mile circuit - or around
12 minutes per mile. But, with each subsequent trip, it seemed the time to
complete the loop would get shorter and my confidence grew as a result. As the
confidence grew, so did the distance - from 2.5 to 4.5, and from 4.5 to 7. But,
regardless of how far I went, I always made sure to run in a loop. Because I
was afraid that, with everything that was going on at home, if I ran an “out
and back” I might reach the turn-around point and decide to keep on going!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I officially started “training” for Boston I
didn’t know anything about the science of marathon running. I was unfamiliar
with terms such as “lactate threshold”, “interval” and “fartlek”. All I knew
was that in one year’s time, I needed to find a way to run 26.2 miles, and that
I should probably trade in my Nike “high-tops” for some real running sneakers!
Eventually, after much effort, I got my long run up to all of 16 miles and
proclaimed myself “ready” for the 1999 Boston Marathon. On race day, I started
at the back of the pack with the rest of the bandits and began what turned out
to be an arduous, 26.2 mile wog from Hopkinton to Boston. More than 4 and a
half hours later, I crossed the finish line a battered and bloody mess. And
exclaimed, to no one in particular, “Never Again!” </span></span></div>
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and I’m now a fortunate husband, a proud father, and a semi-proud owner of a
three hour, zero minute and twenty two second marathon PR. So, just how did I
get from “Never Again” to running twenty marathons (and now) to signing up for
my first 100 mile race? Well, it’s actually a rather complicated answer. But,
one which I hope will be reached through the stories that can be found in the
remaining pages of this book. Enjoy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
recently attended a writer’s workshop and it was a bit of a shock just exactly
how much I have to learn about writing, publishing and selling books.
Basically, I have no freaking idea what I’m doing!<br /><br />But
hey! When has that ever stopped me before? </span></span></div>
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01226124042632555108noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161856018043464063.post-5411670568654950682014-11-21T16:08:00.000-05:002014-12-10T09:29:32.400-05:00Turn the Page<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">It’s hard to believe that it’s been four weeks since my <a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/11/one-hundred.html#more" target="_blank"><b>100 Miler</b></a> and even harder to believe that
it’s been one full year since I decided to make it my <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2013/11/long-range-plans.html" target="_blank"><b>Goal Race</b></a> for 2014.<br /><br />Looking back, it’s been a truly incredible year! And, I can’t
really think of anything that I would have changed. My first attempt at a <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/02/100-mile-training-plan.html" target="_blank"><b>100 mile training</b></a> plan exceeded even my
wildest expectations. I went the whole year without losing any time to injury.
My races, turned out great - with only a couple <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/08/drop-dead-legs.html" target="_blank"><b>minor exceptions</b></a>! I spent a bunch of time having fun in the <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/07/dont-try-this-at-home.html" target="_blank"><b>mountains</b></a>. And, I was able to add
meaning to my miles by helping raise money for a very <a href="http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/100MilesForSam/100milesforsam" target="_blank"><b>worthy cause</b></a>! In fact, the season went so well, I very much doubt that
I could ever replicate it. So, I’m not going to.<br /><br />Instead, for 2015, I’m going to do things just a little bit
differently.</span></span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />Rather than sign up for another 100 mile race right away (which
I’d probably not have my heart and mind completely into anyway given how much
of myself I put into this year’s 100) I’m going to give my body (and my heart/mind)
some time to acclimatize to its new level and focus on something that I felt I
lost a little bit of during the course of last year’s ultramarathon training.
And that something is speed!<br /><br />It wasn’t an issue that I really noticed at first, since nearly
all the races I did during the year were 20 miles, or more. But, as the season
drew to a close and I came back to the track to sharpen my speed, I noticed it was
missing. Almost completely! 5 mile tempo runs that I used to finish with ease
at 6:20 pace, now were a struggle at 7:20. Which is understandable, since I was
specifically training for a race where I’d be averaging nearly double that!
But, for someone like me who wants to be a well-rounded runner, it was still a little
concerning.<br /><br />With that in mind, in 2015 I plan to lower my weekly mileage slightly, mix in
some additional speed work and run a “quicker” schedule of races. I’ll still be doing mainly ultras, but with a real
focus on the 50k distance and just one 50 mile goal race at the end of the
year. In between the ultras I’ll be doing some shorter trail races to keep
things interesting and to add a speed component to my racing. Hopefully, I’ll
be able to do this in a seamless way, make it meaningful and still remain
un-injured. Because, as was the case this year, that will likely be the key to
my success.<br /><br />So, without further ado, below is a preliminary list of the
races that I’m eying for 2015, with a brief description of each:<br /><br /><br /><b><u>DEC</u></b><u> – <a href="https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=29605" target="_blank"><b>TARC Winter Classic 32m</b></a> – Stoneham, MA – Dec 6</u><br />With all my goals pretty much met for this year, this one is all about
having fun. The 8 mile Skyline Trail in the <a href="http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/middlesex-fells-reservation.html" target="_blank"><b>Middlesex Fells</b></a> is no joke, even for just one lap. So, 4 laps will
definitely be a sizable challenge. But it’s one which, given my <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/p/race-results.html" target="_blank"><b>results</b></a> this year, should be something
I can handle. Plus, since I didn’t get into <a href="http://www.extremeultrarunning.com/" target="_blank"><b>Hellgate</b></a>, it’ll be my chance to show them what they’re missing out
on!<br /></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><u>JAN – <a href="http://www.gaconline.net/clubrace.html" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/capecodfrozenfatass/home" target="_blank">Cape Cod Frozen Fat Ass 50k</a> </u></b><u>– Barnstable,
MA - Jan 31</u>In keeping with the “something new” theme, I signed up for this race to kick
off the new year. I’m not so sure about potentially running over sand dunes and
snow drifts for 31 miles, but from what I’ve read about this race, it’s just
one big, well-stocked winter party, with a low, low entry fee. So what
the heck! Right?<br /><br /><b><u>FEB </u></b><u>– <a href="http://www.wampanoagroadrunners.org/oftm.html" target="_blank"><b>Old Fashioned 10m</b></a> – Foxboro, MA –
Feb 15</u><br />During my “marathon days” this one used to be my “go to” wintertime tune-up road
races. And this will be the 20th running of this great race. It’s inexpensive, fairly fast, with a deep field and great post-race
spread. I’ve run some pretty good times there, as well. So, hopefully, everything
(including the speed) will be the same as I always remembered it! If only that
were true!<br /></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><u>MAR </u></b><u>– <a href="http://www.easternstates20mile.com/" target="_blank"><b>Eastern States 20m</b></a> – Kittery, ME – Mar 29</u><br />I’ve been looking for an excuse to run this race again for a while now. It
always seems to conflict with the New Bedford Half. But, since I won’t be
running NB again this year, I figured why not give ES another shot? I ran an
“out of my mind” 2:10:30 (6:31 pace) back in 2005. Anything close to that would
be wonderful!<br /><br /><b><u>APR</u></b><u> – <a href="https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=30057" target="_blank"><b>TARC Spring Classic 50k</b></a> - Weston, MA – Apr 25</u><br />I ran this race for the first time this year and ended up setting a <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/05/classic-rocked.html" target="_blank"><b>50k PR</b></a> of 4:29. Hopefully this year’s
race wasn’t a case of “beginners luck” because, if the conditions are right, I’d
like to think that I can lower that time by 15 minutes, or more. I just have to
be careful not to completely forget all the lessons I learned there this year.<br /><br /><b><u>MAY</u></b><u> –<b> <a href="http://www.pinelandtrails.com/" target="_blank">Pineland 25k</a></b>- Gray, ME – May 24</u><br />I'm planning on running the 25k team race once again this year, although I do
reserve the right to increase the distance depending on how the team is shaping
up and how I’m feeling. The <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2013/06/mud-world.html" target="_blank"><b>Pineland Trail Festival</b></a> is one of my favorite events
of the year. So, MORE of a good thing is always better, right?<br /><br /><b><u>JUN</u></b><u>–<b>AUG – <a href="http://www.wnhtrs.com/" target="_blank">Western NH Trail Series</a> – </b>Various Locations</u><br />Since it’s a <b><a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/06/tarc-places.html" target="_blank">proven fact</a> </b>that<b> </b>I’m terrible at warm weather ultras, I’m
going to spend most of my summer running shorter races. This series is one
which I’ve wanted to do for a while and will serve as the back bone of my speed
work leading into my fall calendar of races. Not sure which of the 9 races I’ll
be doing just yet, but I hope to do at least 5, or 6.<br /><br /><b><u>SEPT</u></b><u> – <a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=30247" target="_blank"><b>TARC Fall Classic 50k</b></a> - Carlisle, MA – Sept 12</u><br />Again, a low-cost, fun event which will hopefully help me build towards the 50
miler in November. The course is run at <a href="http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/great-brook-farm-state.html" target="_blank"><b>Great Brook State Park</b></a>, which is right down the street from where I
work, so there will be plenty of time to get familiar with the terrain! Plus,
this will be another “first time” race for me. So, it’s a win, win!<br /></span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><b><u>OCT</u></b><u> – <b><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/ghosttrainrailtrailrace/ultra-race" target="_blank">Ghost Train 30m</a> - </b>Brookline, NH – Oct 24</u><br />Unlike this year, I’ll be running the 2015 version of the GT 100 as a pacer
for a friend. Just one of many attempts to pay back some of the good karma that
was sent my way during my race. Also, it will be a good chance to see what ultras
are like from the <b><a href="http://rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2014/10/dream-team.html" target="_blank">crew/pacer</a> </b>standpoint. This will be the first pacing assignment I’ve ever taken on. So, hopefully
I won’t screw it up too badly!<br /><br />
<b><u>NOV</u></b><u> – <b><a href="http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=27401" target="_blank">Stonecat 50m</a> - </b>Ipswich, MA – Nov 7</u><br />Heading back to where it all <a href="http://www.rocknrunner.blogspot.com/2012/11/50-miles-from-home.html" target="_blank"><b>began</b></a>! This
is the biggie on my 2015 race calendar. If all goes right for me during
the year, I hope to run a 50m PR with a sub-8 hour race here. If not,
just finishing in one piece will be OK with me too! I love this race and everything about it. So,
just being a small part of it can be the highlight of any year!<br /><br /><br />Beyond Stonecat, I hope to have learned (by this point) which
100 mile race I’ll have gotten into via lottery. I’ll either be heading to <a href="http://www.umstead100.org/" target="_blank"><b>North Carolina</b></a> in March or <a href="http://www.indianatrail100.com/" target="_blank"><b>Central Indiana</b></a> in April for another
crack at qualifying for the <a href="http://www.wser.org/" target="_blank"><b>Western States 100m</b></a>. Yes, I know I just said that I’m terrible at warm weather
races. But Western States is Western States. What kind of Ultra runner would I
be if I didn’t at least try to get in?<br /><br />Also by this point I hope to have completed and published my
first book. I’m working on it now and it’s tentatively titled, <b>“NEVER AGAIN – Adventures of a Veteran Dad and
Rookie Ultra Runner”</b>.<br /><br />More on this later…<br /><br />Finally, I wanted to mention that in the wake of my 100 mile race, a couple of
my awesome crew members wrote up reports on their versions of the race and the critical
roles they played in it. Jesse Veinotte’s account of miles 52.5 thru 67.5 can
be found <a href="http://earlymorningtrails.blogspot.com/2014/11/ghost-trail-rail-trail-race-2014-pacing.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>. Danny Ferreira’s recollections
of the final (and very painful) 10 miles can be found <a href="http://irongirlandultrarunningboy.blogspot.com/2014/10/babies-beer-and-ghosts.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>. Thanks guys, you made me sound a whole lot better than I was!<br /><br /><br /><i>PS. Yesterday I finally got around to clearing the 100 mile
splits from my watch.</i></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br />So, it’s now officially time to turn the page and get back to doing
work! Giddy up!</span></span></span></i></div>
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