Marathon Training Day 78

We ran 10ish miles outside in VFFs this afternoon. We ended up being behind 18 miles, so we decided to do a long run to knock out half of it and add extra miles to some of our runs this week for the rest. We explored some new trails today. We ran from our apartment on the south side of campus all the way past Walmart to PEFCU financial mall. Then we turned around and ran back. On the way there and back we ran around a trail through the woods at Celery Bog park. It was fun and exciting to explore new places to run.

Phil & Niki

10 miles / 137 minutes

13.7 minutes / mile

We think we actually ran about 10.5 miles. We didn't map it out beforehand and instead aimed to run for about 2 hours. Close enough!

Marathon Training Day 73-77

We didn't run for several days because of house buying stuff and laziness. I don't think either of us ever wants to go that long without running again. It was nice to rest at first, but it only made the next run harder. We will be catching up on our miles slowly over the next week or so.

Marathon Training Day 72

3 miles outside in VFFs kicking all manner of ass.

Phil
3 miles / 24:24
8.133 minutes / mile

Niki
3 miles / 30:52
10.289 minutes / mile

Those are personal bests for both of us.  My first mile was 7:53, second mile was 8:17 and my last mile was 8:14.  Niki is so close to breaking the 30 minute mark.  It was not an easy run, mostly because we were pushing ourselves a bit hard (Niki says it was really windy, but I didn't mind).  But, we recover pretty quickly, so it's not so bad afterward.

Marathon Training Day 71

7 miles outside in VFFs.

Phil & Niki
7 miles / 84 minutes
12 minutes / mile

Not a difficult run.  Ran around campus, weather was great.

Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2006

The Wine
Region: Chianti Classico
Vineyards: Gabbiano
Grapes: Sangiovese
Oak: Oak, 12 months

Price: $10

Tasting Notes
Look:Translucent Maroon

Smell: Fruit and pepper
Attack: Subtle (not bold, but not weak, just subdued)
Evolution: Smooth, berry and pepper

Finish: Tastes good, seems to coat the throat, leaves a warm sensation.

A good wine for $10.  If we ever need a Chianti, we'll probably consider picking this one up again.

337 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

The Wine
Region: Lodi, California
Vineyards: Clay Station Vineyards
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak: ???
Price: $13

Tasting Notes
Look: DARK burgundy

Smell: some kind of berry, maybe blackberry
Attack: smooth, dry, subtle, not easy to discern any specific tastes
Evolution:thick, but not creamy, texture, still hard to discern specific flavors

Finish: dry, short-lived, leaves one wanting another sip

We liked this one.  We probably will not seek it out to buy it again, but we would not be averse to drinking it again.

Marathon Training Day 70

Rest against my will.

Phil
143 lbs (+1.3 lbs)
BMI 20.03

Niki
123.9 lbs (+ 1.8 lbs)
BMI 24.32

We were supposed to run 7 miles today, but Niki had to do HW and I got caught up doing research.

Marathon Training Day 69

5 miles outside in VFFs.

Phil & Niki
5 miles / 54:43
10.943 minutes / mile

We could have been faster, but this is OK.

Marathon Training Day 68

Rest.

Prepping for the impending Zombie Apocalypse.

Marathon Training Day 67

3 miles outside in VFFs.

Phil & Niki
3 miles / 31:34
10.522 minutes / mile

That is a personal best for Niki!  It may not be too much longer before Niki breaks through to a sub 10 minute mile pace.  My feet, ankles, legs, everything feels great again.  So, that's good.

Marathon Training Day 66

Rest.

Trying to get back on schedule without overdoing it.

Marathon Training Day 65

We ran 3 miles outside in VFFs.

Phil & Niki

3 miles / 33:14

11.078 minutes / mile

Since we ran 10 miles yesterday, today's run was not so easy. I felt like I was going really slow and could hardly breathe or move my legs. Somehow, we managed to finish in our normal time despite plenty of walking breaks. Next time, we will rest the day after a long run!

Marathon Training Day 64

We ran 10 miles outside in VFFs. It was a nice run around campus and a beautiful day. The run started out a little rough, but we both finished strong.

Phil & Niki

10 miles / 130 minutes

13 minutes / mile

The pace we ran today is the pace we want to run our half marathon in May. At this rate, we may do even better!

Marathon Training Day 63

Rest because it was raining all day.

We weighed ourselves though.

Phil
-0.9 lbs

Niki
-0.7 lbs

Marathon Training Day 62

Rest because we had a busy day.

Tisdale Cabernet Sauvignon NV

The Wine
Region: california
Vineyards: tisdale
Grapes: cabernet sauvignon
Oak: stainless steel
Price: $3

Tasting Notes
Look: light purple, grape juice

Smell: not appealing
Attack: unimpressive, acrid
Evolution: not tasty, unpleasurable, did not care to even try to look for flavors

Finish: "glad that's over"

Will not buy again unless for use in cooking.  We're using it to marinate beef for stew in the crock pot.  Tisdale is acceptable for cooking.  Not acceptable for drinking.

Marathon Training Day 61

Rest.

Watched Dear Zachary.  A very emotional film.  Also watched some Weeds season 3.

House hunting again tomorrow!

Marathon Training Day 60

3 miles in VFFs on treadmills at the community center in the morning.

Phil
3 miles / 29:56
9.978 minutes / mile

Niki
3 miles / 32:38
10.878 minutes / mile

5 miles in VFFs on treadmills at the Rec in the evening.

Phil
5 miles / 49:16
9.853 minutes / mile

Niki
5 miles / 55:42
11.14 minutes / mile

Back to runs that feel good.  But, running on treadmills is hella-lame.

Marathon Training Day 59

0 miles inside on the couch in pajamas.

We took the day off.  We'll run tomorrow morning.

Marathon Training Day 58

3 miles outside in VFFs.

Phil & Niki
3 miles / 33 minutes
11 minutes / mile

Not our easiest 3 mile run, but it wasn't bad.  We don't like running at night.  My left foot is still occasionally acting like a pansy.  I think it's just weaker than my right foot.  Also, my ankles still develop some pain during the run.  I wonder what I am doing wrong.