WHERE AND WHEN: 32 ° Running along the Piave - Maserada
Missing only one week to the Treviso Marathon. And this could be the last round in order to clarify things ...
will be held in Maserada Piave on March 20, for all paths starting at 9:00 am. The distances are 5, 12.6 and 19.6 km. As I was told it's all flat, excluding a few small ups and downs; particular attention to the ankles in the sections that run inside the Piave ...
find a beautiful, charming and characteristic, that in the case of the longer routes will also Codigugnolo oasis of nature.
Personally I think I do the calmly 12km; 19 would be risky to do not so much fatigue, but the risk of falling to dent. I would say that they are already quite battered. But I spoke too well to not go there!
Now, we just hope for the mercy of the weather ...!
LOGBOOK: Towards the Treviso Marathon (6th episode): Running in the rain
... Between exactly two weeks, it's all over ...
After the disaster of last week, I opted for a gradual recovery to be fully fit for the last 10 days prior to the TM. Fortunately I managed to unlock the legs on Tuesday, made peace with a 6km (5'06 "/ km), and the day after I was already well ... The idea is to exploit the day today and Thursday (party) for the last two major releases. Today I had to wake up the legs and Thursday will be my last long. bad that today, a little after 3 when I was ready to leave, I realize that it's raining outside ... and here a series of expletives. I return to my estate "home" and I start to do some work ... Then I remember what happened last night when I was leaving the store: I know the husband of a colleague, a lot of serious trail runner, being also part of the team "Montelliana" Palio of Montebelluna, with whom I speak for a few minutes together with another colleague, and she also runner in the organization of Treviso Marathon. We focus on "Weather": my colleague is hoping for a rainy day did not (stay all morning standing in the rain to watch people running is not the best) and I add to this hope: both, however, I suggest the opposite of hoping because a light rain can only facilitate the marathon ... was perplexed. I'll be back with his head to the current situation, and I see out there is a "light drizzle". I dressed, hat, sunglasses, Skylon, and you leave anyway.
I decided to put the Skylon because it was a long time since I brought her and wanted to see how they could go, given that the TM had planned to do it with them. Well, that is, a good jog! I do not do much, not only control the clock the miles and decided to do an hour's ride. I know it's not, but given the previous conditions, are unlikely to do more then stand still again. I enjoy seeing the faces of people who, under giant umbrellas or inside a car with the wipers to a thousand, look at me as if I were an alien. Also nice girl who, seeing the streets in Montebelluna with shorts, he says "Help! It makes me cold to look at him." Inside of me I think I have more hot in her shorts under his jacket. In an hour I almost 12km: loupe, but it's a pace I could hold for an lot '. A sort of "test on the distance." The problem is that in the first 5km I was quite tired right leg, it felt very heavy. And from here to evaluate a hypothesis: do the TM with the Nike Pegasus. They weigh about thirty grams more of the Skylon, 42km and perhaps these programs you hear them, but I can not risk or work too hard to find the middle with muscle or joint pain due to low differential of the shoe or the increased responsiveness. I would remind the layman that my time for the TM ... no ... I just want to come! Then I remember that 10 days ago I did my 10km PB in the Pegasus for training, and now with the Skylon I was about 3 minutes slower ... I that will keep me good for the half marathon MoonLight di Jesolo, but Treviso better to be safe. After the 6-7th km (do not know exactly, does not control the distance), the legs seem to wake up. And from there, no problem, your legs go on their own and do not feel the heaviness of the original. What I do not just lifts your spirits.
It 'also a time of calculations. I know that is not done, but the curiosity is so great. I support "Running Calculator" to McMillan and to RunWorks , recommended by friends of the forum. Starting from the PB in the 10 and 20km, a marathon is to be made between 3:35 a.m. 'and 3:45 a.m.'. At present, I think I will rely on the "hare" to take a similar time. I know that is not even that, Oh well ... It is important not to do it "time" but just to know roughly what I can use my legs. To go too quickly would be to be dead to 20 °, go too slow I would keep making me slow to load weight on his knee.
In any case, I needed a race like today ... morale has been lifted and I feel fit enough to complete the final preparations before the big day.
TEST DRIVE: Reebok and Reebok ZigFly Premier Verona Supreme
Here we are again with another test ... This time I'll talk about a brand I had never considered, which are rarely connected to the world of running (I first). In fact I have always associated with the Reebok basketball shoes, for example. The usual clichés.
The two products I am going to describe are very different in all fields especially in terms of "technology" and "purpose" means ZigFly Reebok, the latter characterized by the Zign technology, and the Supreme Reebok Premier Verona.
from the first: the shoe looks very futuristic, made to wave the sole makes it very "special".
upper mesh is almost entirely a very light (rather than a painting, I would say that is a network), a factor that makes it light and soft. The sole is very flexible, given its shape, and recalls the idea of \u200b\u200bNike Free, the Zig I expected softer and is protected by resistant material in small areas at points of maximum impact with the ground. At the foot of the fit is rotund, particularly in the where the hell is this technology that Stable Fit loosely close properly, the shoe will be extremely flexible, convenient, on average amortized. As there is no real "sole" is in full contact with the ground: for example, between the first metatarsal and big toe (where the bone sticks out a bit 'down) feels the stiffness of 'cushioning, which gave me some trouble. In essence, beautiful shoe, comfortable, round, light ... but not racing, I think. The catalogs along with the Nike Shox, which are running only "on paper". It will be a little thing, but for example do not even last through the two holes. However, good features, nice idea and in line with trends of many brand, particular aesthetic ... De gustibus ...
Now for the other shoe, Reebok Premier Verona Supreme.
The first time I picked it up, looked like a brick, heavy, stiff sole, little flexibility. Then I saw that Runner's World has called the Premier Verona KFS, older sister (I think), "Best Debut" of the season, so I decided to try it. The first thing I perceived (inevitably comparing it with the Zig) is the upper much more padded, which I remembered my Saucony Guide. In any case, a nice fit, comfortable. The presence of a small shell is not too hard on the heel holds the foot without bother. Soon after I also had to change his mind about the hardness at the foot is well cushioned and amazingly light behind the front. From the point of view of the weight is light, but the programs do not make any sound. Even the arch, plastic, keeps the shoe stable without being heard. recommend it to anyone who wants a well-cushioned shoe that has good feet, this summer for those who will be 10km in his company and does not want the first thought once crossed the bow of arrival is "I want to take my shoes off ". Also suitable for medium-heavy subjects, because the heel has a soul, sort of plastic that increases the stability of the support. The list price is 100 Euro, very good from this point of view.
LOGBOOK: Towards the Treviso Marathon (5th episode): doubt and pain
-20 days After long break, I participated in a non-competitive ... I chose Lovadina, due to its proximity to home for the presence of a friend of RunningForum.
initial idea: to start half an hour before, make the 5.6 km and then leave for the 21km. At least eight flights are under 2 minutes and I see that someone else had the same idea, scared by the short time given birth. first major decision: I will mark the SportBand Only the distance. No time, no speed. Let me choose my legs. The route is pleasant, almost completely paved or beaten, only a few bits dirt. The temperature is still stiff, I would say about 4gradi. The route was marked and all the volunteers were already at critical points. By slalom among those who have gone before, walking (when they reach the end altimenti refreshment -.- ') arrival near the end, and I find two signs saying "deviation". One pointing to the right, one pointing to the left, together. Doubtful, wondering which way to turn a mannikin, you need to ship to finish the 5km to go, and he sends me to the left ... I listen, but they start the doubt: people running in my way (since I'm going to start, I should be in reverse), the road is not what I thought .. until you step in front of a house already seen. 5km before. I was back in the path. I ask directions and people tell me to go back. I insulted that old volunteer in a variety of languages. But there's more! Why to go back to the start, I was "wrong direction" in a lot of parties obviously aged over 60 before the start. And here the first foul deed: to dodge a ... CRACK! the left foot rests and evil takes a retort ... Curse and I collapsed to the ground. Indifference. Indeed, a nice gentleman who soprannominerò The Old Man, look at me and says ironically "You have cramps?". Only the pain stops me from the jump on him. I am about to leave but I have to stop after 5 meters. A lady stops to make sure of my condition, I tell her what happened and "No, man .. .. I still can not call someone who is to take, you can not run this ..." "... you can not run this ..." This sentence triggered me all the adrenaline I had in my body, and unladylike, I did say "ENOUGH! In 20 days I have the marathon." Somehow, I get up and continues running. Excuse me, ma'am, I was a bit 'nervous. little farther, I find RunningForum of Horeb, he had just made the 12km and was about to make 21, I turn and I I put in wake: We chat, then know that its wheelbase is about twenty seconds faster than mine, I greet him and let him go. Another strategic choice: Ipod not run: after the 5km, I put it in his pocket and hello. I decided after that on Thursday, in practice, no ipod, and without checking the time, I made my Personal Best of 10km, taking it in 46'45 ". Assuming that I was not healthy, I felt slow and a bit 'dismantled ... I was shocked when I plugged the SportBand and appeared:
therefore, no ipod, no time ... just my legs. The ankle has not suffered much, the "run above "this time it worked. I hope I am not surprise tomorrow morning. The course is articulated in beautiful places, the atmosphere was really nice, because being the party a bit 'before I was almost alone. It also enters in a beautiful park, which, however, has the ground at times a bit muddy and uneven, with some up and down. All things very short, but they do get attention. On my 15th km (one-tenth of 21 Journal) beginning to reach me from the first half-marathon, I pass like lightning. Sensing arrive, I always try to move and give him the best path. the first restaurant I purchase sugar, maybe even too much given the assumption of energy gel. The stomach is a bit 'suffers. Around the nineteenth beginning to feel tired, but I'm well, which gives me more energy. I decide to walk a few yards when I arrived at 21.100km, to see my pattern simulating a half marathon. Calculating the wrong (bearing in mind that when I fell and when I stopped to rest I stopped the clock), the confusion caused by the wrong indication, leaving the runners that come to pass behind me, I do not expect to make a much time on the half, because I saved some energy to finish the race. Twenty, I walk a few meters, look at the clock: 1:42 a.m. '. I remember that my PB is about half 1h42'35 ". I can not seconds to decide to see if this time was beaten or not, but it comes second ... and anyway, I am petrified. Bello cargo division. 100metri after there is refreshment and catch a glass of water. I could not imagine that, after 1km, would begin the rout. The muscle of the right leg, one just inside the knee cap (I've never done anatomy) jumps. The leg yield any support and I'm limping. I do not. 6km missing on arrival, and I have to stop. Without even the clock and going to a hundred meters, I think it passing ... because the pain fades and starts to run ... for another km. Then, again, stop. This walk-race series I made up arrival. Aware that walk after 22km and then resume it would have been devastating. arrival of the legs were boulders, terrible evil in any position: sitting, standing, walking, lying ... Slowly I head to the car, Dovo remain for fifteen minutes with his feet on the dashboard hoping steps. Still in pain, confinement to home, already with the vision of the couch. I still hear them posthumously, with cramps and muscle aches. A great disappointment. It is a big doubt. Do not hold 25km is not a good sign, and the idea of \u200b\u200bseeing me in Piazza dei Signori in 20 days is further away. Very bad history.
Today, Project Management exam finished at 11, the train is at 12.50. I take this opportunity to go into a shop where I always heard about but have never visited, is in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Arena Gardens. After 20 minutes of wandering, I see a small window that says "Pink Strings" and I understand they arrived.
My first idea is "We hope to have the Nike Free". Disappointed. I see only a sample from America, a 45 too big for me.
kills time watching the endless models of Saucony and Brooks present, interspersed with some Mizuno and Nike, but the eye drops into a shoe that I had never seen live: Newton.
I take the first model that I happen to hand, the Distance, and the first risk is to throw away. Not for contempt, in fact, but rather unexpectedly low for a weight of approximately 270g.
The contract comes up to me and I take this opportunity to ask some more information about this unusual product. The first thing the eye drops four fingers are placed under the forefoot, which make up the suspension system of Newton: This shoe, in fact, was created and designed to working mainly with those who run this part of the foot.
I make a little example about that: every runner should run well. The rollers define "complete" (Heel, toe, toe) leads to lower performance and increases the risk of injury, and I would say that with these two things I got 90% of the runner. I must admit, though, that I am one of those 10% who might just runs and says "oh well, thank you, ask what they think about your calves, then we'll talk about it," but with a little self-examination would say that I should do more about it. For a more detailed explanation, I invite you to visit our website: http://www.newtonrunning.com/run-better/optimal-running-form
But back to the shoe. These four fingers protruding below the line of the metatarsals and below them have a "Vacuum" that causes them to move vertically when a force is exerted. Are independent, which means that they can give support and stability in every situation. I follow the sole and I see that the bow does not have plastic on the median, such as Mizuno and Asics and this (in my case) is still earn points with the product. The area under the heel is pretty simple, I would say that it is essentially composed of a softer tire with a hole in the center that gives greater flexibility. I am reminded that it is a toe shoe and this confirms it.
wheel to study the shoe upper: after being hit dall'effige of Sir Isaac Newton on this innersole, I focus on the upper light. The front mesh is a mesh, basically a network closer to the back, the material is reinforced heel and ends on a stiff but not excessive in size. The loop is simple and the last two loops are reinforced with metal eyelets.
finish the job that I look to follow a customer and ask to try a 42.5. I guess the number the first time. The fit is mine: Light, round, with no particular points of contact. The only thing is a little discomfort at the neck of the foot where it touches the tongue.
his foot on the ground and I think it is the only shoe in the world to have a differential negative points higher than that in the heel. But only a half simulating rolling I appreciate the large capacity of this shoe: the forefoot is cushioned and stable, it just feels moved by calls for a shoe that run smoother and faster. Initially I feared that the four points of support did you feel under the foot, but to my joy I feel is not true and comfort is unbeatable.
The toe is very free, perhaps in my case too (fingers move without problems), but I think a lacing designed differently to improve things, although not by much.
The contract shows me his ex-shoes in the store as a trophy. The fingers are slightly filed down, the heel has some small sign, the upper is intact. I remain astounded when I said that they have 900km. I think that could easily sell them.
conclude by saying that a shoe is amazing. The revolutionary technology, which is often synonymous with "want to overdo it" in this case is great. Personally I feel good to get some good times on the 10km or half, even if the model is used in marathons.
addition to the Distance, I discusses models even lighter and more protective models, arriving at a shoe that can be used by all, created to "support the gigantic American physicists." After
TM, my Skylon perhaps start to feel a little 'the weight of miles, and I think this could become an excellent product that can help me in my "short".
only flaw: the tag, which marks € 170. They also go on sale, right?
I take this opportunity to congratulate the store pink string of Padua: the temple of the female runner. All the girls tired of running sports stores and find spectacular shoes for men and zero for women here can have their revenge. Congratulations in particular to the contract: a person who finally knows the product, I said, and is happy to do so.
WHERE AND WHEN: 12th Valentine's Day Half-Marathon - Cessalto (TV)
is the next step! Where, for the more demanding (or masochistic), there is also a long time!
This is the 12th Valentine's Day Half-Marathon, which will be held Feb. 13 at St. Mary's Country Cessalto (TV). In addition to the usual mileage by 6, 12, 22km here there is the 33km long, referred to as "preparation for the TM" also on the flyer I picked up on Sunday.
Warning, the departures will be separated:
22-33km: 8.30
6-12km: 9.00
... or at least, this is what is written on the flyer. From my point of view, a good choice and right.
Friends of RunningForum me show long stretches of asphalt, interspersed with some small gravel.
Always
them, I suggest that if a final refreshment plays well with the Sant'Agata Run Fossalunga. The brochure reads "For a large dining arrival with tasting of typical home-made cakes and other surprise."
If you have written just to get me to come ...
... well, they did it.
Then the day before Valentine's Day ... It could be a nice gesture to accompany her / him her lei (runner) in this event, perhaps venturing for the first time in a Running so that we can demonstrate our love ...!
... although personally, will use the phrase 'race to forget "(and if there is mulled wine on arrival, I drink for the same reason).
See you Sunday! Good luck to all who decide to do the 33km!
LOGBOOK: Towards the Treviso Marathon (4th installment)
46 days ...
I'm back to tell my latest adventure (perhaps I should say misfortune). After a short jog on Wednesday, when I tried the Nike LunerGlide 2 +, on Sunday I ran a 22km Preganziol other. Expectations after Fossalunga were substantial and I knew that, to better manage the forces, I would have improved.
Arrive at your destination a little late (compared to my usual), so I subscribe to sling, the withdrawal crostoli, I'm going to change and do some jog heating. The speaker presses every 30 seconds saying what is missing at the start: taking anxiety I decided to go to the start. I think Heidi and I know Elise, with which I entertain up to the shot.
The first kilometers are frantic, because of the simultaneous departure of all the mileage. When the crowd thins out, I start to hold my hand. In an almost phobic control over the SportBand, not make the mistake as last time when I started too hard, and try to stay on 4'50 ". I go looking for runners to use as a reference, but it is still too early and no one has yet decided to take that step. Towards the fourth km'm a guy who keeps my rhythm, so I decide to keep up with a wheel ... until it turns towards the path of 12. Lost. Damn. The first 8km
fly, without my make too much account. The left shoe is not connected to the fullest, but not a big deal.
But I am doubtful about the location of refreshments. The first was the fifth, then I find a 11th kilometer. I have taken away the "vial" of energy gel, to see how it works. It should be taken with water, and then not knowing if there would be other refreshments I stop.
I open the pocket of the shorts, careful not to lose Ipod and car keys, I'm gels, drink half a glass of water. Zip it ready to go ... no ... wait ...
cabbage but has run
stuck ... but ... what? ...
Rest in hand with the hinge
[lengthy and complex curses]
If even the brand of my shorts I was cute, now I feel deep hatred. I see that the reader "should be" the same. The car keys sull'elastico the slip of the pants. I state that the remaining kilometers I made them with the fear of losing them.
arrive at the 12th kilometer, and the dreaded happens: muscle pain, already present in Fossalunga but not calculated, is presented in all its heaviness. Any reference to the right leg is painful and slow, which means the falling of heavy foot on the asphalt. I see another restaurant at 16th and cursing, I decided to walk fifty yards, take the opportunity to drink. On the restart pain set, but just 2 km because this back in all its power. On the 20th I decide to walk again for another fifty yards. Do not take it anymore. I envy the guy that found the top then cut to the route of 12km.
plodding, step under the arch there. I delivered the package is "KM22, you get 258."
The clock shows 1:48 a.m., 'medium pace of 4'58 ". I state that has been paused xi 30 seconds of rest.
A pull up the moral, I find it refreshing to some members of the forum in which exchange a few words and I got to meet some nice anecdote, until we do not realize that we are the only ones left and we decided to say goodbye.
Race disheartening, it was a bad emotional blow. For both high expectations for both the great pain.
Sunday I play the last card: 12th marathon Valentine Cessalto, 33km.
Today I present to you for months that the shoe is my shoe "every day", initially used in the shop and later in the day: Nike LunarGlide. In this post I will speak specifically of Lunarglide2 +, but I will make some reference and comparison with the first version of this shoe.
First of all, thanks. This shoe I won a competition to Nike Italy this summer, and if I have it is thanks to all my friends (which I hated) who voted for my project on Facebook. I was not able to fly to America to train a week in Oregon, but we say that this was in any case a great gift. Thank you all! J
Then, details of the shoe: it is not on the market. This chart I've drawn I NIKEiD through the application, which lets you choose the colors of the shoe and make some customization (Tamarra, instead of the Nike logo on the tab I entered my date of birth). It was possible to choose the width of the plant and the softness dell'intersuola, for the most demanding.
Back to the shoe: if you go into a shop and take in hand, you will feel very light. I emphasize "appears" because in reality you hold 337gr (43eu). The upper is very soft and do not even have a visible seam. The LG2, from previous, present in the central part of the upper part very thin and soft, reinforced Flywire visual elements that make it more solid. The shell bead is not too rigid and is in sight.
The sole is flat, as many of the latest Nike products, and there seems to be very "heel." Under the sole in sight technology Lunar (check the yellow between the cracks).
We have a hand in the shoe and feel that even here there are no seams: in this model is what I call "sock" that is the union of the tab with the rest of the shoe.
we put the shoe and the NikeAddicted like me, feel certainly different. It is less embracing of the other models and the instep is much higher (I personally hold it to be very good with the foot stopped). Another difference, the Lunar technology will be more rigid at first glance the classic that gave Air soft simply standoci above.
We get the point. This evening I decided to test in progress. I plan on the iPod a run of 30 minutes (ah, I forgot, of course, is Nike + compatible) and childbirth. The uncertainty on the differential of the shoe, which is essentially the difference between the thickness of back and front of the system midsole + sole, is now confirmed: every little climb is long standing and difficult struggle a bit more. The weight is presented in its real form, resulting so a true A3. The cushioning is better than feared, in the end does its job well, the stability is excellent, even for those used for the first time a shoe as "alternative" plan in the shoe works well and no problems, the Dynamic Support (a sort of small insert pronators light) does not bother and works without being noticed.
Maybe I was not accustomed to this type of shoe, maybe I was tired after a day of work, maybe not know, but I feel that the roller is not the best: shoe falls flat on the ground, the foot even more tiring. But this is a personal thing.
Final considerations: the shoe is good, but I think that those who choose it must start with the idea to take some time to get used to the newness, the low differential stress, which leads me to advise against those who have problems with your Achilles tendon, and the advice of a neutral or light pronators, given the small support, and who usually uses Asics and Mizuno, from a standpoint of fit. Currently I have
riallargato laces making the knot behind the insole to re-use them in everyday life. Here, it is also an excellent athletic shoe, comfortable but without the mesh from "trainer", to use to go out shopping, go to college, go to work for an evening of pizza + movie at home with friends. In this case, I have extensively tested and have passed all these tests with flying colors.
WHERE AND WHEN: 21 ° and Race streets and neighborhoods of Preganziol - Preganziol (TV)
February: it's time to test the level of preparation for the big spring events ... and a half marathon is a great opportunity! After the success
(staff, but also from a standpoint of organization and attendance) Run of Sant'Agata, the people of Treviso runners (or not) points to Sunday, Feb. 6, when svolegarà the "21st race par and streets and neighborhoods of Preganziol.
are organized three courses, 6, 12 and 22km (approx.) and is also as a first test of the CPT.
I would not be wrong to say that it is run on asphalt roads that more or less traveled, as often happens in these parts. The weather, for now, indicating low temperature (1-5 ° C) and mist, we hope that the land does not suffer too much moisture making the slippery gravel sections.
The meeting is at 9:00 am at the hypermarket of Preganziol Lando, who should have great availability of parking spaces.
The prices are € 3.50 with the race pack (crostoli, very popular in this period) and 1.50 € without.
After my first half last Sunday, which was first proof, Preganziol will be a good test to see what I can bring home a serious 22km race (in addition to crostoli, of course).
LOGBOOK: Towards the Treviso Marathon (third episode)
53 days ... First, is registered to the Treviso Marathon also the site of Timing Data Service, 3875 bib. Rooms a bit 'of concern. continues its preparation. Last week I made only 2 outputs, so Sunday morning was my first half marathon ...!
Prior to this, on Friday I made a dozen miles along the Brentella: as rarely happened, no iPod! In any case, even with a strong headwind that froze the feelings, I made my own path. I'm trying to figure out if music helps me or not during the race ...
arrive until Sunday, when the Sant'Agata Run decide to make my first 21km race. After a proper warm-2km spacing running slow walk in the company of Henry G., and each part is on its way.
I was wrong in the full dose of forces, since the beginning I felt good, my legs turned and kept pace coming too 4'35 "/ km ... exaggerated, but the euphoria was this. It twelfth to the early start to feel fatigue and energy provided by the finger before leaving becoming scarce. Refreshments for the fifth and tenth kilometers I've jumped right in, and for the need for energy is not excessive for the traffic jam resulted from the presence of runners (and walkers) of the other two mileages. It 'was a test from this point of view, because I had a very miserable breakfast then take this finger to see how far he was able to cover (verdict: 10km). the rest of the fifteenth, however, decide to "stay": glass of tea and piece of banana, the right to cover the remaining 6km without weighing it down. The race was well organized in every case. The only What is it that we were very lucky because it rained for days, or those features of gravel-clay have complicated life for everyone. A note of great merit is to give the rest ... I only say "dumplings with tomato sauce, fruit, toast with jam and bread with the nose." Any other comment would be superfluous, I leave you with your mouth water. Upon arrival meeting Henry G., who had already grabbed the rest, and I know personally Henry P., the guy who runs the Facebook page of my local retail store, with which it exchanges views on some shoes and show me the new patriotic staining of Saucony Ride 3. In this race I find even the infamous "wall". Nonphysical brick, fortunately. I mean the forces that block reaches about 3 / 4 of the race, when energy is scarce and the little man pulling against the brain. In the end it was a half, so it was manageable, but by March 27th I will have to learn to deal with him not to be prepared.
Eventually, tired, I close in 1h42'35 ". Assuming that:
- was my first half
- I measured the forces in an indecent
- I was deliberately low energy
I would say that it can go.
At this point I have to practice what they learned on Sunday morning, to be held in the 21km Preganziol (TV). Usually I do not mean times, but I hope to get in 1h40 '.
LOGBOOK : Towards the Treviso Marathon (2nd episode)
There are 62 days ... Continue training ... Indeed, to be honest, the last period was stormy to say the least and they have had a sharp decline ... I was staying for a week, and with the excuse I hope you have recovered the hassle (in fact, pain) in his left knee that I mentioned last episode. Thursday I really need to run, the need to clear your head was big. I prepare for a 7km in peace, just to pick up the pace after the forced stop. To give me a reference, set with Nike + iPod workout of 10 km, with the intention to finish first. The first kilometers are complicated because the knee tells me that the pain is gone, but I continue feeling good. And I find that after a few kilometers begins to move. From Montebelluna Posmon step, do the dirt road that passes behind them, one and a half of the industrial zone, go out and go on to Caerano, low road. I realize I made a stupid because it was dark (around 18.00) and in that way there is not even a streetlight to pay it. I thank the bib REFLECTOR, I take a few insults from motorists in a hurry, and so on ... in the headset I get a "you're halfway," verify that the Gambro there and go forward. "3 km objective" "2 km with the objective "... and legs are seldom go as you go. Every now and then control the pass, which continues to remain on 4.40-4.50/km." last mile ". Caerano Spending center, and without realizing it "Congratulations, you've reached your goal." And down again. I do to avoid turning off the main road with no sidewalk, and I'm at home with 12.27km shoulders. Li I realize how much the head can affect the pace of Gambro. Shower, and then organize a beer in which to drown the thoughts running elaborate.
Two days of recovery, and today, given the nice day, I think the "half-long." In my head I about twenty miles, in Fossalunga vision of the race on Sunday. I just have some doubts along the way, when "Hello Robi! I do not understand a thing on the pc ...". Messages to explain, it's complicated ... He lives about 10-11km from me ... Excellent, found the path. Barter consulting with the half glass of water on my arrival, and get ready. The arrival of a little granddaughter delay the departure time, bringing it to 3.20. I make a couple of warm-up sets, 3 minutes running and one minute walk, and so on. I decide to go for Caonada and then tie the main road of the forest, I remembered full of people walking and cycling. Not all these people was estimated that in September and that today there have been three degrees. Only accompanied by a runner crossing a bike and a couple with the stroller. The rest, only car. Volpago to get down, I'm surprised by seeing the floats and cut into (???) Camalò, a famous center of the world, towards the "rest." Until them, the knee he has not complained except for the first few miles, the wind and the temperature there is good. Cool-down walking, stretching, consultancy and catering [thanks:)]. The out of the house is traumatic. The sweat on his shirt and gloves will freeze instantly and the sun that made the first pleasant climate with the temperature fell. The hands are affected for a while. I learn on my skin, too, that "he who hesitates is Peduto." The legs weighed a lot. Is not enough, from there to the main road of the forest is all uphill. The man's brain themselves that "this climb past, will surely better." Nonsense. Arrived at the main road, tar against that man's brain. 7 km, and the feet fall uncontrolled, the spleen begins to demand attention and even the optimist man starts to drop. Fortunately, in the distance:
Caonada's bell. "You've come this far, you want to stop now ???". Well, yes. But in the end wins the pride I take a picture with the phone (in the graph you see that I slowed down, stopping for 5 seconds does not make it out of focus, but has failed badly the same) and go forward. The new goal is to arrive at the station, then I would stop for a moment. Arriving at the station: "Well now comes up in center." The little man is a great coward. The SportBand control that marks me 9.40km. Check that the agreement would be arrived at 10km. Without the 10.02km race. At that time part of the headphones' The center of the world "by Ligabue. I take this opportunity to alienate some thoughts while walking recovery. 4 minutes, because then there is "Symphaty for the Devil" by Guns N 'Roses. With a background like that, I imagine Aldo Rock me yelling "Go man! Go man." The man's brain is officially stupid. Pass through the center, crowded for the appetizer. I remember that I had to find a friend for a spritz, I send a message and "run" at home to take a shower [thank you, without you I would have made walking:)]. Total for the day: 22.6km, 4.55/km media.
House. Fritattina sopressa with slices and to regain energy. Shower. And a spritz away.
The legs are still tussle with the man, who has perhaps a bit exaggerated today.
In any case, we found that: 1) if you have thoughts on my mind, running you over the head and not the ones you'll see the miles. Alternatively, think about the race and you will not have thoughts on his mind. 2) there is a fast food, but nothing in mid-stretch and do not stop too.
D at the time that the usual roads seem to lead to ruin, inventiamoci something new, we give ample imagination. Even considering the fact that, lost lost, I might as well tempt all.
I write these words and think of Silvio, trivially: what is coming out even today in the newspapers seems to wipe out this mysterious aura and charm that accompanies him through it. One of the strangest cases of humanity, but Atlantis and Roosevelt.
We are now at the final level of invincibility, it was still really nothing more inconvenient to be put in place if not by, say. Communists burned in the streets ...
But honestly worse than the national Silvio vassals are supporting it, who spend their time handsomely paid to defend against the bad: not really make the situation of the Italian image degradation to which we arrived ? There are people who goes back on words and battles to defend him (I'm thinking of having Santanchè Annozero) and maybe swallow toads to stay on the line drawn. Throughout the term there was talk of him and of the things that touch it: we knew it last? Answer: no.
PDL what voters vote: vote for him? Vote for your program (and therefore always vote him without him the program of the PDL would not even make sense to be there)? They vote because they do not know where to put the cross?
maybe there's a solution: let Silvio free to do what he wants. Everything. In exchange for the earned retirement in Arcore. Maybe he lifted, his court and the issues that revolve around the sun, Silvio, Italy could begin to talk again to speak to other issues that 60,494,631 Italians. (Data from Wikipedia -1)
You see, we are forced to the paradox, all other roads are now uninhabitable.
WHERE AND WHEN: 6th Sant'Agata Run - Fossalunga (TV)
In view of the many spring marathons, I suggest this means it can be a good way to train together! I'm talking about the sixth edition of Sant'Agata Run to be held Jan. 30 at Fossalunga (TV). In addition to the half marathon of 21,097 meters, there are also routes 12 and 6 km for those who may have been dormant (Running speaking) during this harsh winter.
path (reading from the official site) is almost completely flat and paved. The past years, the circuit also included a section in the airport's military Istrana, but this year it will not be possible.
A point in favor of this race are also refreshments, according to those who have already participated in previous editions, is stocked. Another reason to be there!
The start will be at 9:00 am, contemporary for all paths (hopefully in the mercy of whoever is walking), shopping center Sira.
Registration fees are € 1.50 and € 3.00 with no premium price (crostoli. If someone runs to lose weight, there will have to fight his instincts). For further information, sending you to the site www.santagatarun.it .
Often, before starting to run, walk facing the mp3 player, trying to choose the songs you want to start that session ... That should be fast, well-paced, leaving an appropriate number which I do, and possibly ... not always the same. This thing often fought with my lack of desire to seek new and appropriate to feel I am always the same tracks ... There are various posts around the net people who should hear what, but you know, everyone has their own tastes.
For this reason, the staff of NikeRunning.com has carved out a space on its site (in the U.S., for now) for runners like me. Basically, each week selects and recommends five tracks with which to go for a run, and there are for everyone: Pop, Rock, Indie, Hip-Hop, Dance.
click on the track, you can go and see a video on YouTube, or be referred to a site from which to download it (of course, iTunes).
I tell you already that 90% of the titles tells me very little, so I do not know how the quality of the selection. Keep in mind that is made by people on the other side of the globe ... And if you do not like, you can always return to find something to your liking. Or use the same 10 tracks also used yesterday.
I can already hear my reader to cheer for the upcoming renewal ...!
In my last outing, on a 7km 4'40 "/ km in my usual route along a dirt road in the middle of the green channel, for the first time I heard the latest CD Negramaro, House 69. As I loaded in the player I was rather doubtful (as some of you now, I suppose) ... But I must say I was quite pleased, both as a runner than as a mere listener.
As a listener, I must say that This group has not changed much over the mold to the previous album, The Window, although this seems a little more rock into many pieces. Then Julian was the voice that characterizes a thousand, and this thing can like it or not. Personally, I appreciate. From runner, I say that this CD is a great accompaniment for a workout well done, maybe a dozen miles in which you want to push more. Alternate tracks that accompany so as not to feel the miles ("Without You", "Casa 69") and those that urge to lower the pitch of about ten seconds (between all "Luna", even if it starts with a tune like to "Ululalaluna" the blacks, but also "Miss You"). Classical playlist to put when you go running to vent a bit! Some songs I think to exclude them while running, as "London's Burning", but it remains a great song from "easy listener". In essence, a good album to be kept in the chamber inside the ipod! If anyone is keen on this band, I also know that a tour will begin in mid-March .. For info, ticketone!
driving a bicycle sometimes I can think of good thoughts, but then if you do not write them forget. Today I thought about something nice, but I do not know what. At least I thought ... Just? Anita says that crap shoot. We do not know what to do with our lives. We do not know where to focus their energies. We do not know what to believe. Some have children, others go to live far away, others go back to farming, as did their grandparents. I always thought of me having to seek out things to do, the things that spur you on, that make you dream, that make you hope that they make you feel. Maybe I was wrong. Maybe all these things to be found inside. Today I read that when Pandora opened the famous vessel, ran out of fear, jealousy, sorrow, malice, passion and sadness and are scattered in the mountains and valleys, changing the lives of men. But in the bottom of the vessel had remained a small swirl of dust, was the hope, Pandora closed the vessel and if he kept with him.
During one of my boring lunch breaks spent in the warehouse of the store where I worked (too far away to come home) I decided to try it both ways a lot of customers have enjoyed: The Mizuno Wave Fortis Last Wave 3 and 2.
Without too much talk, I go into a store and I take Fortis 3: I just hit the canvas, very thin, lightweight and breathable. Picking up I realize that the heel is stiff and very wide horizontally, arriving at the shin, which should increase stability. The sole is quite simple and smooth in front, while behind is just on the edge of the heel and surrounds the cushioning Wave, Mizuno Classic, on the back of the shoe stands out even the elastomer VS-1. Just put it feet, I feel just the plastic headband, which merges with the Wave system, create a line on the sole, not very compatible with my foot (I have fairly flat feet), the shoe has a very large plant and tend to tighten a bit on the ankle, but I know that that feeling would pass after a few km, the time to adapt. Walking over and making some small sprints (still in shop), I feel that the damping is rather reactive and dry, especially for those used in shoes more "fluid". I remain very impressed dall'elastometro that softens the impact, although it has its own function only when the shoe heel impacts the extreme (but still better than nothing).
I'll be back in stock and take one last second. The considerations on the heel, sole and canvas are unchanged, although the latter has a different story. This, unlike the Fortis, has the technology VS-1 even under the forefoot, providing an additional and very good damping: this means that the shoe is a little higher in front, and decreases the perception of the arc plastic compared to Fortis. Even the elastomer in the heel is increased, enhancing its function. A sensation, the plant seems slightly narrower and softened the ankle, making the shoe more comfortable overall.
For the more vain, I can say that the two are visually quite similar.
Prices for Fortis of around 120 and 140 for the Last. Then you know, the firm began a few days, you may still find the offer! ;)
LOGBOOK: Towards the Treviso Marathon (first episode)
The calendar shows 77 days and 13 hours, and the preparations for the marathon continues to Treviso. This week I trained at the sound of racing between Guarda, Spreyton and now Vazzola (although I do not know if they qualify for training). The 11 km abundant Watch Montebelluna I had to lower the staff about 10km to 47'35 "(from the start, because the first mile or the arrival, then no initial traffic, I made a satisfactory 46'40" about ), in a race where I was playing at home, given that the section road that runs along the canal route is my traditional training, and for this I was able to anticipate the other runners knowing the exact location of which passes under the strettoria rail! In any case a better race, a nice location and a great organization, with the only flaw that intersect with the arrival of the car ... But the organizers have already told me that next year will vary. Four days later I go to Spresiano, where the goal was to recover from Sunday's race (physically) and the good result obtained (mentally). Was it the cold that stung, will have been the many people who was pressing from the back ... but unexpectedly I lowered my time again on the 10km, taking it below the 47 ', namely 46'58 ". At the restaurant I also know Heidi, experienced runner who sent me home with a nice haul of tips and advice! The satisfaction of the race gives way to a bit of soreness the next day, when I woke up I start to feel some problems in the legs, particularly over the left kneecap, where the day before I had heard but underrated onomatopoeic a "crock." Vazzola Doubts about race, about my physical condition and the situation of the path (Vazzola has traits in dirt and rain of recent days had made the muddy Terret), follow each other until last night when I organize with a friend and I decided to participate in the 12km, the idea of \u200b\u200bsetting aside 21 to avoid the risk of exaggerating, but the pains in the legs, the third kilometer, force me to deviate from the path to cutting 6km, with considerable bitterness that still comes over me . But I can say that made this race to break the legs e. .. take home a caciotta (small enjoy good food)! And speaking of food, I congratulate the organization that has prepared a huge relief ...!
Now you rest a couple of days to help relax the right leg, and then you start with a more comprehensive training plan to repeated long intervals, perhaps uphill. That is certainly ask for help from my friends runningforum.it!
The next race will be Jan. 30 at Fossalunga, in which I will try the half marathon at last: the legs have twenty days to prepare psychologically for the event.
... Meanwhile, the calendar already provides 77 days and 12 hours ... Time flies ...
Citing the group that sometimes accompanies me during my headphone outputs, "it's a long way to the top if you want ... Treviso Marathon".
This morning, before going to Spresiano to make the 10 km (which I will tell calmly in a post in the afternoon), I opened my Facebook and I found a link where Nike Running said to be in Los Angeles , to ' International Consumer Electronics Show 2011, but did not say what had gone to do ... Without giving too much weight, I've been preparing quietly, but before leaving I gave an updated e. .. a new post, this time a video (for those has facebook, please click here to view ). The video shows a girl running with ... this: The first thing I said was BEAUTIFUL! Then I watched the video and tried to understand all the features ... This "clock" is the latest evolution of Nike + technology by 2006 runner approaches to many owners of Nike (I'm concerned). For the uninitiated, consists of a Nike + chip to be inserted under the insole that communicates with the Nike SportBand or Apple devices (iPod nano, iPod touch or iPhone), giving data on distance, speed, time, calories burned. Many are hesitant as to whether a chip on your shoe to be precise on the distance: here you say that the chip is first calibrated, then personally I can say that without having graduated, the last two races I have done wrong just slightly (instead of 11,120 and 11,050 today, 10,020 instead of 10,066). But back to the news, Nike + SportWatch GPS. Unlike the SportBand has, as its name suggests, the GPS that permanently cancels the small defects in precision. It is also able to store the path can then see when connected to pc. The data will then be managed by NikeRunning site, which will store runs, progress, personal time ... all shared with the community through the website or other platforms like Facebook or Twitter. This is also coupled to the cardiac wing created by Nike in cooperation with Polar. Although the heart rates will then be monitored through the clock and will be recorded by the equipment Nike +. The release date has been set to unofficially April 1, and for the price you do not know anything yet ... Nothing more to say, the experience of Nike and Polar TomTom and technologies have created a complete and modern system that can enter the Olympus of GPS for runners (at least on paper ...). To Article Official Nike, click here. Good racing to all!
Today I will speak of my "stable", the Saucony Progrid Guide 2. First, a look outside: the mesh is very breathable, but at the same time the idea of \u200b\u200bbeing very strong .. The heel is rigid and the upper that covers it is quite padded for a better grip. The sole has a classic bow of plastic heel and forefoot, but there is not much "gap" between the two (this morning I saw that Saucony, such as Nike and Brooks, in some models has the sole that touches the ground for the entire length of shoe, with no bridges that underline the heel). For the rest of the sole is fairly smooth and without major channels, except for a separate piece on the heel reminiscent of a solution also adopted by Adidas ... At the center of the heel is also a clear window that reveals the Progrid technology.
After this description of "aesthetics" indossiamola ... And here you notice is the strong point: extraordinarily fit. Then you know, everyone has his foot and his shoe, but this is really convenient! heel, thanks to the padding described above, it is felt, the upper winds well to the sides, the tip is large enough to breathe foot without making it move in the orizzontale.Anche insoles (well studied) is supported by most of the arch. And the fact that it is a stable with a good support does not feel at all. Once worn, tied the way I like it and we go for an outing, asphalt and gravel road. The first thing I feel is the weight, but now I think:
last time I have been using Nike Skylon 11 (290grammi) or, at most, Nike Pegasus 26 (330grammi).
this is a stable, normal weight is more.
In any case, its 350 grams are felt for the first 4-5 miles, but then you get used to and the problem does not arise.
cushioning the heel is valid and will take a very smooth rolling.
In essence, a very good training shoe for athletes with medium-strong, who know how to play it safe by choosing a brand like Saucony.
Now the market is the third evolution, Saucony Progrid Guide 3: there are differences in the inserts to the upper (little or nothing, basically), the sole under the arch and the insertion of the heel Mesh Hydrator and on the insoles, which would increase the breathability.
Prices are around € 150, but if are offered in the Guide 2 know that a shoe is very valid!
