Running stats:
Miles run: 333.9
Elevation gain: 19,883'
Weekly miles (for weeks ended in month): 70, 59, 71, 81, 80
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| Elevation reverted back to normal. Mileage, on the other hand, ramped up to highest month in past 12 months, as part of fall marathon training block. |
Primary running surfaces: Roads (155), trails (147 miles) Fairly evenly split.
Primary running locations: Westerly (68 miles), Charlestown (58), then Exeter (31)
Other disciplines:
- Walk / hike: 18 miles
Quick synopsis:
- Three long runs.
- Four races.
- Four states: RI, CT, CA, OR!
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Interesting runs:
- Workout Wednesday, South Kingstown, September 4. 18 miles, with 10 of them at MP. Didn't really hit the paces I wanted (6:20s) as was about ten seconds off each.
- On Top of my Game, Westerly, September 12. 20 miles, averaging 6:55 pace. Felt great on this marathon training run.
- Tour de Burlingame, Charlestown, September 18. Fun 16-miler with Brady, with the usual pond dip.
- Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, September 22. 16 miles of trails with Matthew in very different landscape. Write-up here.
One of many burned sections in the park. - Struggle, Stonington, CT, September 28. The title says it all. I broke this up to do the back half with the KP Saturday morning run, and I thought that would make it easier, but just had a tough time. Glad to get this done at least.
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Races:
New Haven 20K (September 2):
New Haven, CT
After two consecutive years of wilting in the heat on this USATF-CT championship held annually on Labor Day, the weather swung in my favor and paid dividends for me! Ran with Jared for the first nine miles before heading off on my own en route to a PR and an age group win!
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| Halfway through race, with Jared on my left (Photo by Jana) |
Stavros Memorial Beach Run (September 9):
Westerly, RI
I know I say this repeatedly, but truly one of my favorite races every year! This year was extra special as I lagging the leader (this year's top Westerly High School runner) for two miles, but I went ahead and won the race outright! At age 60!
Stavros Memorial Beach Run (September 9):
Westerly, RI
I know I say this repeatedly, but truly one of my favorite races every year! This year was extra special as I lagging the leader (this year's top Westerly High School runner) for two miles, but I went ahead and won the race outright! At age 60!
IGT Downtown 5K (September 15):
Providence, RI
Ran this as part of the nascent RI Grand Prix. In what would be my second and final road 5K of the year, I ran well in Mile 1 and Mile 2 and was hoping for something in the 17:40s (I ran 17:45 at ShamRock & Roll 5K in March), but couldn't hold the pace and was disappointed with an 18:02 finish. Still won my age group, and still hoping I'll get a sub-18 road 5K in my 60s. Time will tell.
Race report here
Race report here
Three Sisters Skyline Half (September 21):
Sisters, OR
Ran this as part of my September California/Oregon trip. Fun but not very challenging net downhill course in Deschutes National Forest. Banged up my knee pretty badly on a collision with a giant Douglas fir tree, but got up, got going, and still finished 9th overall as first master.
Race report here
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| Race provided photo |
Race report here
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Miscellaneous:
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| Surprised and thrilled with this award and honor! |
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| It was a good summer for cucumbers in the garden. Unfortunately, terrible for tomatoes for some reason. |
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| Love seeing white-tailed deer in the neighborhood. Never gets old. (Except when they eat my plants.) |
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| New super shoes. Ready to rock at Indianapolis. |
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| Brady at Tippecansett |
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Looking ahead to October:
Three goal races on the docket:
- Ocean Road 10K Road Race, Narragansett, October 6. My first time; final race in RI Grand Prix series.
- Block Island Half Marathon, New Shoreham, RI, October 13. Tune up for Indy.
- Grills 10-Mile Trail Race, Westerly, RI, October 26. Love this low-key trail race!
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Monthly highlight:
Being named the New England Runner / Marathon Sports Athlete of the Month.
Monthly lowlight:
Disappointment of not breaking 18 at the IGT Downtown 5K.
