Troy Turkey Dodge

I participated in the 5k and kids 1 mile run at the 63rd annual Troy Turkey Trot.  This was my 5th year and it just keeps getting bigger and bigger, but this was the tipping point for me where it was just too crowded for the 5k.  I literally shuffled the first mile, passing hordes [...]

Source: http://blog.timesunion.com/running/troy-turkey-dodge/4632/

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Neal Gorman Sets New Record for the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning

(My apologies for missing this story in September - pretty amazing!)

When arriving in 2nd place at the Wasatch 100 on September 15, 2010, DC's Neal Gorman set a new record of 74:54:16 for the fastest completion time of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning, four tough 100-mile runs in one season. His time was just four minutes faster than Joe Kulak's extraordinary performance in 2003, considered by many to be record that would stand for decades.

Here were Neal's finish times:

Western States 100 - 18:14 (13th)
Vermont 100 - 16:33 (2nd)
Leadville 100 - 18:47 (4th)
Wasatch 100 - 21:19 (2nd)


(Neal Gorman after his WS100 finish;
one of many fascinating photos in Larry Gassan's post-race profiles)

Pretty amazing. Despite being almost 90 minutes slower than Kulak's time at Vermont, he made up time in the hills. Congrats, Neal!

- SD

Source: http://runtrails.blogspot.com/2010/10/neal-gorman-sets-new-record-for-grand.html

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Another 5 miles of running after our first snow storm of the winter

The weather forecast said rain, but when I woke up this morning, there was 5 inches of snow on the ground. The weatherman said it was lake effect from the Great Salt Lake. When I left to go running in the early afternoon, the shade temperature was 41 (F), but the sun temperature was probably in the low 70s, and the snow was almost all gone. The Parkway path had no snow.

I really enjoyed the run, even with a high wakeup heart rate of 62 and only 6 hours of sleep. It's been a week since my last run, and I think the week of rest was good for me. I purposefully didn't run on Saturday because I wanted to give my body more rest, and I missed Monday's run due to schedule conflicts. The cool weather probably helped, too. I was sweating around my hat, but I wore my nylon jacket, and I felt comfortable.


Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OldManRunning/~3/lZj3G8mcE38/another-5-miles-of-running-after-our.html

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I ran 2 miles in a cold wind

My wakeup pulse rate was 61 this morning, and I limited my run to 2 miles. The air temperature during my run was in the mid 40s (F), but it was windy with wind gusts of 50-60 mph. Between the gusts the wind was about 25 mph. I had three layers, which was enough, but my middle layer should have been a thicker long sleeved T-shirt instead of the thin short sleeved one that I've been wearing. Also, the wind gusts were brutal to my face, and I should have worn my wool ski mask that can be pulled over my face. I didn't have gloves on, but I kept my hands tucked inside the sleeves of my nylon wind breaker, and they were OK.

About half the run was in trees, and I didn't feel much wind at all. I thought, "This isn't bad; maybe I'll keep on going." Then I would reach an open space, and the full force of the wind, especially the gusts, would hit me. I decided that 2 miles was enough; time to give my body more rest.

My high wakeup heart rate indicates this week should be a "rest" week of about 8-10 miles (maybe less). That low mileage will be helpful to my busy schedule of Thanksgiving. We're staying home for Thanksgiving, but two of our four children will come for Thanksgiving dinner.


Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OldManRunning/~3/cKHsn_GBcqA/i-ran-2-miles-in-cold-wind.html

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Find a Turkey Trot Near You

Like many runners, I love to start out Thanksgiving Day with a run. It helps me feel less guilty when I'm reaching for the stuffing or pecan pie later that day. One way to stay motivated to keep running from now until at least Thanksgiving is to register for a Turkey trot. They're usually 5K or 5-mile fun runs and are a great way to burn some calories before you start feasting and relieve some holiday stress. It's also a fun, healthy Thanksgiving Day activity for the whole family, as some communities even offer "tot trots" for younger kids.

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Source: http://running.about.com/b/2010/11/11/find-turkey-trots.htm

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I did it! 16 miles of running/walking this week

I ran 5.5 miles again, giving me 16 miles this week in three days of running/walking. This is the largest weekly distance I've had since my blood clot attack in January 2009. I did 22 miles the week before the attack.

My body felt tired as soon as I started running, and I switched to running 50-66 left-foot-steps and walking 40-50 lfs. I completed the run without out much difficulty. I did sit down for a couple of minutes on the way back. There was a 20-30 mph south gusty wind that made my going out more difficult, but on the way back the tail wind pushed me, and I enjoyed that. There were a couple of times that a large gust tried to push me faster than I wanted to go, and I had to put on the breaks, so to speak. Even though I had my hat pulled down on my head as much as possible and had the chin strap tight, a large gust blew off my hat. I was worried that the wind might blow the hat down to the Jordan River, but the hat stopped at the edge of the path, and I was able to retrieve it. I carried it the rest of the way.

The sky was overcast. We're expecting rain later this afternoon and possibly snow during the night. The temperature was in the mid 50s, and it was a warm, pleasant day to be outside.


Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OldManRunning/~3/q6Cje3lRQAE/i-did-it-16-miles-of-runningwalking.html

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140.6 Miles: A Dream. A Vision. A Mission


It just seemed like the right thing to do.

I contemplated for a few months the possibility of jumping in head first into an Ironman race. Well, I say head first because at first sight, it may seem like it's jumping in head first. I spoke with all those that would be affected by my decision to do this, mostly my family, a few friends and my coach, all of which I will need on my side supporting me every step of the way.  And together we have come to the conclusion that however crazy it may appear on the surface, it' time to do this.  The time is right.  The time is now.

My family has been very supportive all along the way.  Every crazy adventure I wish to take on, they're there. This will be no different.  My friends have been very supportive of the idea.  This is after all, what we do.  My coach has been very clear and explicit about the commitment that will be required to do this.  He has told me that it will not be easy, but it will be fun.


On Sunday, August 29 along with our friends, Skip and Charlene Alcorn, my wife and I traveled to Louisville to witness what it would be like.  Skip, at that moment, was also contemplating registering for the 2011 version of the IM.  Charlene is an Ironman.  She finished the 2009 Louisville IM.  It was our intention to get a feel for what the atmosphere would be like. We went searching for validation to our decision to do this race on 2011.  We found it.

From the very beginning we found ourselves getting more and more excited about the prospect.  As the day moved on, we traveled around the course to see different stages of the race; the swim, the bike, the run and then the finish line.  We couldn't believe that in just a short year, we would be experiencing what this amazing athletes were experiencing that day.  The temperatures held true to Louisville in late August.  It got hot and humid and windy.  But this did not deterred us.  We would train for these conditions.


I returned home more determined and motivated than ever. On registration day, I was there ready to pull the trigger.  And that I did.  I am now a registered participant in the 2011 Ford Ironman Louisville.


As my coach said, this will be a tough, difficult and sometimes, lonely road.  But I'm holding him to his word that this will be fun.  I have given him my pledge that I will follow his plan to the letter.

I do not know what the year has in store for me, but I welcome the challenge with open arms.  All I know is that my dream of becoming an Ironman has evolved into a vision, and this vision is now my mission.  So, Louisville, here I come!

Source: http://www.triathlonat55.com/2010/09/1406-miles-dream-vision-mission.html

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