The whole family participated in this event on Sunday, with Finn participating by kicking back in the jogging stroller. We had fun watching the horde of kids zig-zagging through the Danville and San Ramon streets to finish the 5K with ease. Afterward we tried to celebrate the event with a trip to our favorite donut spot, Johnny's Donuts in Lafayette, but overlooked the fact that they're closed on Sundays, so headed to the Rising Loafer instead. The potatoes were tasty and Finn had a fun time playing with sugar packets and cleaning the window with his napkin.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Event #5 of 30 - Primo's Run for Education
The whole family participated in this event on Sunday, with Finn participating by kicking back in the jogging stroller. We had fun watching the horde of kids zig-zagging through the Danville and San Ramon streets to finish the 5K with ease. Afterward we tried to celebrate the event with a trip to our favorite donut spot, Johnny's Donuts in Lafayette, but overlooked the fact that they're closed on Sundays, so headed to the Rising Loafer instead. The potatoes were tasty and Finn had a fun time playing with sugar packets and cleaning the window with his napkin.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Event #4 of 30 - The Portland Marathon!
I did it.
Here are my results:
Overall: 3933 out of 8133
Men: 2442 out of 3835
M 30-34: 408 out of 590
Age/Grade: 45.99% Place: 5208
Finish: 4:31:38 Pace: 10:22
Tag Time: 4:31:38
Gun Time: 4:33:43
Split Times
10 Km: 52:09 Pace: 8:24
8.9 Mi: 1:15:11 Pace: 8:27
Half: 1:52:40 Pace: 8:36
17.5 Mi: 2:37:53 Pace: 9:02
20 Mi: 3:06:10 Pace: 9:19
21.1 Mi: 3:20:21 Pace: 9:30
It feels good to have my first marathon under my belt. Lots of thanks go out to Mel, Finn, JoJo, and Pat for being my supportive pit crew!
There were many moments of excitement and many tiring moments, including: good bands playing along the way to pump up the runners, the chilly Portland weather keeping us cool, shots of beer near the end of the race, gummy bear stops, a barefoot runner sighting, being chased by 3 National Guard troops because my race bib was hidden under my running jacket upon entrance to the St. Johns Bridge, seeing my wonderful pit crew at multiple points on the race, bagpipers, being inspired by the elite runners blowing past us on the turnaround, listening to Santana, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, AC/DC, keeping to an 8:30 pace until about 15 miles, hitting my wall at 22 miles, making it through the last 4 miles in survival mode, and replenishing some calories burned immediately after the race with a tall chocolate milk, 1 bunch of grapes, a banana, 2 peanut butter cookies, 2 chocolate chip cookies, and a bag of Fritos. Then I had 2 lunches worth of Mexican food. 3,500 Calories burned!
Next event: Primo's Run for Education this Sunday, October 11th in San Ramon, CA.
Here are my results:
Overall: 3933 out of 8133
Men: 2442 out of 3835
M 30-34: 408 out of 590
Age/Grade: 45.99% Place: 5208
Finish: 4:31:38 Pace: 10:22
Tag Time: 4:31:38
Gun Time: 4:33:43
Split Times
10 Km: 52:09 Pace: 8:24
8.9 Mi: 1:15:11 Pace: 8:27
Half: 1:52:40 Pace: 8:36
17.5 Mi: 2:37:53 Pace: 9:02
20 Mi: 3:06:10 Pace: 9:19
21.1 Mi: 3:20:21 Pace: 9:30
It feels good to have my first marathon under my belt. Lots of thanks go out to Mel, Finn, JoJo, and Pat for being my supportive pit crew!
There were many moments of excitement and many tiring moments, including: good bands playing along the way to pump up the runners, the chilly Portland weather keeping us cool, shots of beer near the end of the race, gummy bear stops, a barefoot runner sighting, being chased by 3 National Guard troops because my race bib was hidden under my running jacket upon entrance to the St. Johns Bridge, seeing my wonderful pit crew at multiple points on the race, bagpipers, being inspired by the elite runners blowing past us on the turnaround, listening to Santana, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, AC/DC, keeping to an 8:30 pace until about 15 miles, hitting my wall at 22 miles, making it through the last 4 miles in survival mode, and replenishing some calories burned immediately after the race with a tall chocolate milk, 1 bunch of grapes, a banana, 2 peanut butter cookies, 2 chocolate chip cookies, and a bag of Fritos. Then I had 2 lunches worth of Mexican food. 3,500 Calories burned!
Next event: Primo's Run for Education this Sunday, October 11th in San Ramon, CA.
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