Last month I was injured for about 3 weeks ... this month I was sick for about 3 weeks. Do the math: in the last 2 months I have managed to put in 2 weeks of running.
To tell you the truth it's all part of my secret project. I have a hypothesis: to run a fast marathon all you need is an average of 5 km per day. That's all you need. Zero long runs, and 100% extreme short runs at easy pace ... running a marathon is easier than boiling water.
I shall have my results in February ... unless I sell my marathon number (again).
December
1.- Rest
2.- Rest
3.- Jog 10 km
4.- Jog 10 km
5.- Jog 12 km
6.- Sick
7.- Sick
8.- Sick
9.- Sick
10.- Jog 10 km
11.- Jog 12 km
12.- Easy 1600 +(800x5) - Total 15 km
1600 in 4.57
13.- Jog 10 km
14.- Jog 10 km
15.- Jog 7 km
16.- Ota-ku 10 km - 35.58
17.- Jog 13 km
18.- Jog 11 km
19.- Sick - Deadly influenza virus
20.- Sick
21.- Sick
22.- Sick
23.- Sick
24.- Sick
25.- Sick
26.- Sick
27.- Sick
28.- Sick
29.- Sick
30.- Sick
31.- Sick
Total running: 137 km
Monday, December 31, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
I think God wants me to quit running
I have spent the entire summer and fall running hard waiting for the winter races and for what?
I get a 3 week injury while shopping! Losing chances of running Ageo Half ...
But that's okay, I mean, I needed some time off anyways ... plus I still had a 10km left in December to end the year with a good personal best. However ... I get sick for about a week just when I had began running again.
But that's okay too, I mean, there is always next year ... plus I got back on my feet a week before the 17th leaving me with just enough time (actually less) to prepare for my first marathon in February.
But a few days ago I was diagnosed influenza type A.
A step back: Takako actually warned me about it, urging me to get a vaccine quick and to take the appropiate precautions. Instead I decided to leave that for when the holidays came. What are the chances of catching it? And how bad can it be? (No influenza in Lima as far as I know due to the all year round warm weather).
Now that I have it ... man does it suck.
So I went to work with high fever and was sent back home. From home I was sent to the doctor and the doctor stuck a long cable up my nostrils (now that was an awful feeling). The result: Influenza type A.
I left the hospital with 5 different pills, some garggle thing and some liquid medicine. And with a letter saying I was not allowed to work or have contact with others as I was too contagious ... for 10 days. TEN DAYS ! That means not even Santa Claus will approach me this Christmas.
10 days locked up in my room wearing a mask and receiving my food through a small opening on my door. 10 more days with no running ... with that said ... bye bye good first marathon debut.
Well at least I am not starting the year bad ... this should end December 29th ... I hope.
I get a 3 week injury while shopping! Losing chances of running Ageo Half ...
But that's okay, I mean, I needed some time off anyways ... plus I still had a 10km left in December to end the year with a good personal best. However ... I get sick for about a week just when I had began running again.
But that's okay too, I mean, there is always next year ... plus I got back on my feet a week before the 17th leaving me with just enough time (actually less) to prepare for my first marathon in February.
But a few days ago I was diagnosed influenza type A.
A step back: Takako actually warned me about it, urging me to get a vaccine quick and to take the appropiate precautions. Instead I decided to leave that for when the holidays came. What are the chances of catching it? And how bad can it be? (No influenza in Lima as far as I know due to the all year round warm weather).
Now that I have it ... man does it suck.
So I went to work with high fever and was sent back home. From home I was sent to the doctor and the doctor stuck a long cable up my nostrils (now that was an awful feeling). The result: Influenza type A.
I left the hospital with 5 different pills, some garggle thing and some liquid medicine. And with a letter saying I was not allowed to work or have contact with others as I was too contagious ... for 10 days. TEN DAYS ! That means not even Santa Claus will approach me this Christmas.
10 days locked up in my room wearing a mask and receiving my food through a small opening on my door. 10 more days with no running ... with that said ... bye bye good first marathon debut.
Well at least I am not starting the year bad ... this should end December 29th ... I hope.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Ota-Ku 10k/10mile Roadrace report
On December 16th I ran the Ota-ku 10km road race. I didn't really know if I would run it until the race day morning as I didn't want to interrupt my comeback into running with a hard 10km.
Due to injury and sickness (read previous logs) I haven't really been able to set foot on the road. Between Nov. 9th and Dec. 9th I managed to run only 5 days of very easy and low mileage. Last Monday I actually jogged my first 10km and finished exhausted (45min jog).
Woke up and decided ... why not? I'll just keep it easy on the legs.
Plus I had ran this event last year and really enjoyed it (below find my 2006 race report with details on the venue and race).
Got there and to my surprise ran into Gerard (a new running mate) during my warm-up. Right there I knew what my strategy should be. Run behind Gerard all the way as he has been training and doing 10km races recently (no km marks at this race so it's difficult to keep an even pace if you haven't been running).
Just like planned stayed right behind him for the first two laps of the three lap course ...
At the start of the third lap (each lap consisted of first a lap in the track and then a lap around the park) Gerard picked up the pace and in a few seconds had a 100 meter lead. For a second I thought about going after him, but decided to stick to my plan and make no crazy moves. Kept the same pace ending with a 35.58. Almost 90 seconds slower than last year, but I was happy and surprised I could break 36 considering the conditions this year.
Apparently I finished 6th in my age group. The medals here are pretty fancy so might try to get one next year.
Back in time: 2006 Ota-ku race report
Today I ran the Ootaku road race. The race took place inside a park at a track and consisted on laps around it (3 for the 10km). I thought it was quite difficult to find the race place. One of the closest stations, tachiaigawa, is 15 - 20 min away by foot.
There were 3 events: 3km, 10km and 10mile run. Apparently the 10 mile was the main event. The top 6 athletes went under 49 minutes and I think the top 15 were under 50. All first 20 athletes or so were athletes form Keio University and Touyou, probably their hakone ekiden team.
I took part in the 10km event. This was my second 10km and I was going for a great result, as my first 10km was terrible, slower than both the first and 2nd 10km in the half marathon I ran last month. Unfortunately I arrived really late, 10 minutes before the race, with enough time to sign up and change. Also not a single mark except for the last 1km and well you could sort of calculate the first 1km as well. Many university students as well, but their team B and C. After the first 10km I was 4th at a 3.12 pace, after that it all went bad. I got surrounded by the Keio team and thought I was probably going to fast so slowed down. At around the third km there was a pack ahead and me with two Keio athletes way behind. At around this mark came a 90 degree turn (I make my turns really tight) and I accidentally closed the guy behind me, which isn't really my problem as he is behind me. I guess he didn't like that because he grabged my shoulder and pulled me back and accelerated leaving me angry and wanting reveange totally forgetting about the race. The 2nd lap I was just tired and upset, when I did track in Peru this kind of thing happens often, but I was caught by surprise in Tokyo. The third lap came and realized I was full of energy so accelerated. Last 1km was a bit slower than the first, around a 3.15. Ended 8th £¨7th actually since the first place was a coach that was pacing), with 6 Keio athletes ahead. Time was 34.33, a 50 second PB but far from my 33.50 goal.
Overall I was satisfied with the result. Ended and began strong, and felt genki at the end of the race. I am sure I will break 34 next time...hope so at least.
I would recommend this race for anyone who wants a fast race.
In the 10mile you get to run shoulder to shoulder with hakone ekiden athletes and in the 10km you can measure yourself against the B teams (2nd place did 33.02, the coach of like 50 years old, ex olympic did a 31.43).
I will definetely run it next year.
Everyone gets a shirt and the winners get a nice medal/trophy.
...still thinking about that guy that pulled me ... made the race ... interesting.
Due to injury and sickness (read previous logs) I haven't really been able to set foot on the road. Between Nov. 9th and Dec. 9th I managed to run only 5 days of very easy and low mileage. Last Monday I actually jogged my first 10km and finished exhausted (45min jog).
Woke up and decided ... why not? I'll just keep it easy on the legs.
Plus I had ran this event last year and really enjoyed it (below find my 2006 race report with details on the venue and race).
Got there and to my surprise ran into Gerard (a new running mate) during my warm-up. Right there I knew what my strategy should be. Run behind Gerard all the way as he has been training and doing 10km races recently (no km marks at this race so it's difficult to keep an even pace if you haven't been running).
Just like planned stayed right behind him for the first two laps of the three lap course ...
At the start of the third lap (each lap consisted of first a lap in the track and then a lap around the park) Gerard picked up the pace and in a few seconds had a 100 meter lead. For a second I thought about going after him, but decided to stick to my plan and make no crazy moves. Kept the same pace ending with a 35.58. Almost 90 seconds slower than last year, but I was happy and surprised I could break 36 considering the conditions this year.
Apparently I finished 6th in my age group. The medals here are pretty fancy so might try to get one next year.
Back in time: 2006 Ota-ku race report
Today I ran the Ootaku road race. The race took place inside a park at a track and consisted on laps around it (3 for the 10km). I thought it was quite difficult to find the race place. One of the closest stations, tachiaigawa, is 15 - 20 min away by foot.
There were 3 events: 3km, 10km and 10mile run. Apparently the 10 mile was the main event. The top 6 athletes went under 49 minutes and I think the top 15 were under 50. All first 20 athletes or so were athletes form Keio University and Touyou, probably their hakone ekiden team.
I took part in the 10km event. This was my second 10km and I was going for a great result, as my first 10km was terrible, slower than both the first and 2nd 10km in the half marathon I ran last month. Unfortunately I arrived really late, 10 minutes before the race, with enough time to sign up and change. Also not a single mark except for the last 1km and well you could sort of calculate the first 1km as well. Many university students as well, but their team B and C. After the first 10km I was 4th at a 3.12 pace, after that it all went bad. I got surrounded by the Keio team and thought I was probably going to fast so slowed down. At around the third km there was a pack ahead and me with two Keio athletes way behind. At around this mark came a 90 degree turn (I make my turns really tight) and I accidentally closed the guy behind me, which isn't really my problem as he is behind me. I guess he didn't like that because he grabged my shoulder and pulled me back and accelerated leaving me angry and wanting reveange totally forgetting about the race. The 2nd lap I was just tired and upset, when I did track in Peru this kind of thing happens often, but I was caught by surprise in Tokyo. The third lap came and realized I was full of energy so accelerated. Last 1km was a bit slower than the first, around a 3.15. Ended 8th £¨7th actually since the first place was a coach that was pacing), with 6 Keio athletes ahead. Time was 34.33, a 50 second PB but far from my 33.50 goal.
Overall I was satisfied with the result. Ended and began strong, and felt genki at the end of the race. I am sure I will break 34 next time...hope so at least.
I would recommend this race for anyone who wants a fast race.
In the 10mile you get to run shoulder to shoulder with hakone ekiden athletes and in the 10km you can measure yourself against the B teams (2nd place did 33.02, the coach of like 50 years old, ex olympic did a 31.43).
I will definetely run it next year.
Everyone gets a shirt and the winners get a nice medal/trophy.
...still thinking about that guy that pulled me ... made the race ... interesting.
Monday, December 3, 2007
November running ... if this actually counts as running.
November stands out as my comeback into sports. I usually run my main event of the year in this month. 2007 was no different ... or was it? (ooo trying to make the blog exciting). I signed up for Ageo Half Marathon, one of the most elite races in the country, in search for a personal best. Did all the right moves, but on the last preparation training day I got injured badly ... had to sit on the sideline for 3 weeks, making November my lamest month so far.
Now let's remember ... the 9th of November ... No, let's remember I am training for my first real FULL marathon. I now have some 11 weeks left, but starting from 0. That is just too short ... so wait for the Tokyo Marathon report ... it should be terrorific.
November
1.- Jog 10 km
2.- Jog 17 km
3.- Rest
4.- Jog 16 km
5.- Jog 19 km @ 4.15 down to 4.10 pace
6.- Jog 17 km
7.- Jog 19 km @ 4.10 pace
8.- Jog 13 km
9.- Jog 3 km AH INJURED ... OUCH
10.- Injury
11.- Injury
12.- Injury
13.- Injury
14.- Injury
15.- Injury
16.- Injury
17.- Injury
18.- Injury
19.- Injury
20.- Injury
21.- Injury
22.- Injury
23.- Injury
24.- Injury
25.- Injury
26.- Injury
27.- Easy 6 km jog
28.- Easy 6 km jog
29.- Injury
30.- Injury
Total running: 126 km
Now let's remember ... the 9th of November ... No, let's remember I am training for my first real FULL marathon. I now have some 11 weeks left, but starting from 0. That is just too short ... so wait for the Tokyo Marathon report ... it should be terrorific.
November
1.- Jog 10 km
2.- Jog 17 km
3.- Rest
4.- Jog 16 km
5.- Jog 19 km @ 4.15 down to 4.10 pace
6.- Jog 17 km
7.- Jog 19 km @ 4.10 pace
8.- Jog 13 km
9.- Jog 3 km AH INJURED ... OUCH
10.- Injury
11.- Injury
12.- Injury
13.- Injury
14.- Injury
15.- Injury
16.- Injury
17.- Injury
18.- Injury
19.- Injury
20.- Injury
21.- Injury
22.- Injury
23.- Injury
24.- Injury
25.- Injury
26.- Injury
27.- Easy 6 km jog
28.- Easy 6 km jog
29.- Injury
30.- Injury
Total running: 126 km
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