hi everyone (or no one!!)
Poor me today, I had to taste chocolates all day...I guess this is the price to pay to work in chocolate...but hey before you hate me, the sugar rush also brings a sugar crush! Given the drive to Reading and back I did my run on my own. It had been a really long time since I ran on my own. I was a little nervous and anxiously left in a hurry. No need to proscrastinate any further. I bolted out and started on the east river drive...
The battle is internal: "you can do it!", "oh come on a little faster" "why is everyone running faster than me?" "how far can this straight line go on for?" "when am I allowed to stop and still call it running?"...etc
This brought me back to my first run on the east side river. I think this must have been some 2 years ago. I had just decided to get back into shape. That run was hell, my feet were dragging, I had no breath, I hurt all over the place. I remember asking/telling my roommate "how many miles was that?" I think I must have run for no more than 1 mile!!! A couple months later, in better shape, I tried that route again. Those long straight lines were still painful, but I could at least run for more than 1 mile!
Tonight started painfully (hey, this place just doesn't like me!!). But then I got into my groove. I started looking at my fellow running buddies. Yes of course they don't know me, they won't tell me about their life like my TFK buddies, but like me they are out there hitting the pavement.
Some are there for their first/daily 1/2 miles. They look all cute with usually matching clothes and I presume endorphines don't even have time to hit them!
Then there are what I like to call the "braggers" - they are showing off all their latest running T-Shirts. I always wonder if they think this will impress runners "good job, you just finished the NYC half marathon" or just be a communication starter "wasn't running times square the time of your life??". What differentiates them for the last group is something in their total look that lacks complete and utter addiction to running: old shoes, not the latest and greatest shorts (the ones with the built in underwear) or even the watch, etc.
Final group - those that will always run past me, no matter how long I run :-) Those I want to smile at but who will never smile back because then they are doing their thing, talking to the pavement, that best friend of theirs.
So you wonder (or just moved on to another site already...) - which group do I fit into??
Well I am still wearing cotton t-shirts (big running no no I hear). I don't have a watch (my bday is coming up if you want to donate to the EMILY foundation!). I don't have an opinion on gu. Sometimes, I am tempted to think that beer could be considered carb loading...
Bottom line, as everything I have done in my life: I have committed to it, so I will do it. But I'll do it the "Emily-way": natural, uncaring of rules, encouraging, bitter sweet...I still don't think I am a runner, but I guess doing the NYC marathon says otherwise :-)
For those in NYC, Pat o Brian tomorrow, Sept 1st at 7PM. $10 entry and we have a keg and beer pong tables all to ourselves :-)
No movement on the battle between french and american...to be followed.
Cheers,
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
long run completed, weekend off!
Hi everyone (or no one!!),
Day 2 of the battle of the year: who is more generous between French and American? I must say, I am a little disappointed by the outcome so far. Guys!!! A $150 Godiva basket!! Don’t tell me all of you have stopped liking chocolate, that’s just NOT possible!!
In regards to running, since you all want to know where your money is going…
As would say Romain, now that he gave, he has a right over my running…hum hum. Ok then J
I completed my long weekend run last night. Since me and a couple friends close early on Fridays, we decided to “get it over with” on Friday. Some of those lucky few are going to be out in VEGAS enjoying life there…lucky lucky people!!
We completed 12 miles, starting at Madison Square park, down to Battery park city , back up to 34th street on the west side high way and back to Madison square park. I was still recovering from Thursday night, so our pace was very peaceful, roughly 11min/mile.
For the first time in several weeks, I can sleep in both mornings! Much needed. My body is telling me that if I don’t rest it, it will not go on. For the first time, my calves have been starting to bother me regularly.
Tuesday is my second charity event. I might let myself be convinced to do a last one. I’ve always wanted to be a bartender, so I might try that!
Well, since I have my full Saturday ahead of me, time to go make it happen! Let’s see
Cheers
Day 2 of the battle of the year: who is more generous between French and American? I must say, I am a little disappointed by the outcome so far. Guys!!! A $150 Godiva basket!! Don’t tell me all of you have stopped liking chocolate, that’s just NOT possible!!
In regards to running, since you all want to know where your money is going…
As would say Romain, now that he gave, he has a right over my running…hum hum. Ok then J
I completed my long weekend run last night. Since me and a couple friends close early on Fridays, we decided to “get it over with” on Friday. Some of those lucky few are going to be out in VEGAS enjoying life there…lucky lucky people!!
We completed 12 miles, starting at Madison Square park, down to Battery park city , back up to 34th street on the west side high way and back to Madison square park. I was still recovering from Thursday night, so our pace was very peaceful, roughly 11min/mile.
For the first time in several weeks, I can sleep in both mornings! Much needed. My body is telling me that if I don’t rest it, it will not go on. For the first time, my calves have been starting to bother me regularly.
Tuesday is my second charity event. I might let myself be convinced to do a last one. I’ve always wanted to be a bartender, so I might try that!
Well, since I have my full Saturday ahead of me, time to go make it happen! Let’s see
Cheers
Thursday, August 27, 2009
GAME IS ON!!!
Hi everyone (or no one!!)
To spice things up a little bit, I thought of a little contest. All of you out there (or no one again…), you know that I am half American and half French. You also know that if asked if I feel more American or more French, I will always answer with a question “who do you prefer, your mom or your dad?”. Well, I think it’s time to pick sides!! Who is more generous : French People or American People?
To this date (August 27th), it is a tide. My French and American friends have given equally to this great Team for Kids cause. Out of fairness, I took out my parents :-)
So what I propose is as follows – battle in the Atlantic : France vs. US. No head banging allowed. No lobbies permitted. No baguette, no burger - just pure one on one, mano a mano (wait, wrong language!)
The individual in each country donating the most will receive a Godiva basket worth $150. you know you really want it, so make it HAPPEN! Highest donation so far has been $100…”bring it on” would say Kirsten Dunst in that popular american chick flick. "tu tires ou tu pointes?" would say Pagnol...
The game is ON!!
Deadline – final date to submit donations is September 15th 6PM (midnight in France).
Side line – check out this running blog – great insight into how we runners (yup, I said it, I AM A RUNNER) get into this. It’s all a drug if you ask me…those endorphines are AMAZING
http://feetmeetstreet.blogspot.com/2009/08/gateway-drug.html
Let the fun begin :-)
Cheers,
Pour mes petits amis francais.
Mega compet' entre les US et la France. Quel est le pays le plus genereux entre les deux. Pour le moment, egalite. L'individu qui donnera le plus gagnera un panier Godiva a valeur de $150 (ou son equivalent en Euro). Vous savez jusqu'au 15 septembre minuit pour donner.
Que le meilleur gagne!!
https://www.nyrrc.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/mar-programs/nyrrf/team/2009/donations.htm
Please remember to indicate my entry number 366304 and last name (Villette)
To spice things up a little bit, I thought of a little contest. All of you out there (or no one again…), you know that I am half American and half French. You also know that if asked if I feel more American or more French, I will always answer with a question “who do you prefer, your mom or your dad?”. Well, I think it’s time to pick sides!! Who is more generous : French People or American People?
To this date (August 27th), it is a tide. My French and American friends have given equally to this great Team for Kids cause. Out of fairness, I took out my parents :-)
So what I propose is as follows – battle in the Atlantic : France vs. US. No head banging allowed. No lobbies permitted. No baguette, no burger - just pure one on one, mano a mano (wait, wrong language!)
The individual in each country donating the most will receive a Godiva basket worth $150. you know you really want it, so make it HAPPEN! Highest donation so far has been $100…”bring it on” would say Kirsten Dunst in that popular american chick flick. "tu tires ou tu pointes?" would say Pagnol...
The game is ON!!
Deadline – final date to submit donations is September 15th 6PM (midnight in France).
Side line – check out this running blog – great insight into how we runners (yup, I said it, I AM A RUNNER) get into this. It’s all a drug if you ask me…those endorphines are AMAZING
http://feetmeetstreet.blogspot.com/2009/08/gateway-drug.html
Let the fun begin :-)
Cheers,
Pour mes petits amis francais.
Mega compet' entre les US et la France. Quel est le pays le plus genereux entre les deux. Pour le moment, egalite. L'individu qui donnera le plus gagnera un panier Godiva a valeur de $150 (ou son equivalent en Euro). Vous savez jusqu'au 15 septembre minuit pour donner.
Que le meilleur gagne!!
https://www.nyrrc.org/cgi-bin/start.cgi/mar-programs/nyrrf/team/2009/donations.htm
Please remember to indicate my entry number 366304 and last name (Villette)
Monday, August 24, 2009
Monday bloody Monday...
Hi everyone (or no one!!)
As indicated, Saturday was a 14 miles run. I failed to understand the concept of these long run training sessions: build miles, not speed. I usually also fail to deliver on the speed training where I usually end up running slower than usual. Long runs are meant to teach your body how to run long distances, but it's not supposed to be fast, maybe 1 min/mile slower than your marathon pace. I did run faster than my usual pace during 14miles, which is an amazing accomplishment. However, I feel drained and exhausted even after 2 days.
Which brings me to my marathon pace. I would really love to complete it in about 4hours, but this would require an effort I am not sure my close-to-being-29-body can take. I ain't that young anymore!! More to come on that topic, I am sure!!
I didn't do an easy run on sunday, I preferred to go out tubing for a couple hours! (And wine tasting!). I think my body needed a little chill pill, so that was nice.
This week, the focus is keeping the body happy with some speed, some mile build up, but especially a balanced diet and A LOT OF SLEEP!
Cheers,
As indicated, Saturday was a 14 miles run. I failed to understand the concept of these long run training sessions: build miles, not speed. I usually also fail to deliver on the speed training where I usually end up running slower than usual. Long runs are meant to teach your body how to run long distances, but it's not supposed to be fast, maybe 1 min/mile slower than your marathon pace. I did run faster than my usual pace during 14miles, which is an amazing accomplishment. However, I feel drained and exhausted even after 2 days.
Which brings me to my marathon pace. I would really love to complete it in about 4hours, but this would require an effort I am not sure my close-to-being-29-body can take. I ain't that young anymore!! More to come on that topic, I am sure!!
I didn't do an easy run on sunday, I preferred to go out tubing for a couple hours! (And wine tasting!). I think my body needed a little chill pill, so that was nice.
This week, the focus is keeping the body happy with some speed, some mile build up, but especially a balanced diet and A LOT OF SLEEP!
Cheers,
Saturday, August 22, 2009
14 Mile completed!
Hi everyone (or no one!!)
Just a quick update. It's 12noon and i already completed a 14mile run today. Full day ahead, right? Two major accomplishmens. Only some $793 to get to my fund raising goal and was able to run today under 10min/mile. I really need to get a watch to verify that in detail...
Great stuff. I am really happy, but I won't lie my body is not very happy- tired and hurting. More stretching and some yoga should do the trick...
More tomorrow
Cheers
Just a quick update. It's 12noon and i already completed a 14mile run today. Full day ahead, right? Two major accomplishmens. Only some $793 to get to my fund raising goal and was able to run today under 10min/mile. I really need to get a watch to verify that in detail...
Great stuff. I am really happy, but I won't lie my body is not very happy- tired and hurting. More stretching and some yoga should do the trick...
More tomorrow
Cheers
Friday, August 21, 2009
TGIF
Hi everyone (or no one!!)
TGIF!
The heat is just unbearable right now. And the humidity combined!
Whoever wants to join – 14 mile tomorrow morning in Central Park. Run starts at7AM, so let’s meet around my place at 6:30AM. Target is to survive this run. Also, to move closer to a 10min/mile pace. Hopefully over the course of the next 2 months I can get closer to 9min/mile. Finishing the marathon in close to 4 hours would be ideal. Given the heat and the strain that has on my body right now, surviving is the only objective.
Now time to get home and rest before the run! More pics from tomorrow’s run to follow
Cheers
TGIF!
The heat is just unbearable right now. And the humidity combined!
Whoever wants to join – 14 mile tomorrow morning in Central Park. Run starts at7AM, so let’s meet around my place at 6:30AM. Target is to survive this run. Also, to move closer to a 10min/mile pace. Hopefully over the course of the next 2 months I can get closer to 9min/mile. Finishing the marathon in close to 4 hours would be ideal. Given the heat and the strain that has on my body right now, surviving is the only objective.
Now time to get home and rest before the run! More pics from tomorrow’s run to follow
Cheers
Thursday, August 20, 2009
EN FRANCAIS DANS LE TEXTE
Hi everyone (or no one!!)
Today is for my cousin and friends that are more comfortable in French (maybe tomorrow, I will try out Spanish!!).
Donc chere cousine. Comme tu l’as suivi ces dernieres semaines, je continue mon entraintement pour le marathon. Dur quelque fois a marier avec la vie active d’une femme celibataire, mais il y a pire dans la vie!
Tout se passe bien mais la chaleur est dure a supporter. Hier entrainement sur les sprints. 2 min de sprint, 3 min de recup, repetes 6 fois. Avec presque 100% d’humidite et quelques 30degres...c’est difficle, tres difficile. Je n’ai pas pu faire le dernier sprint.
Voici en attache une photo prise pendant le semi marathon. Cette photo a ete prise au milieu de la course, probablement en sortant de central park. Donc je suis effectivement en train de courir. Mais comme vous le voyez je suis SUPER heureuse…ah les endorphines. Je devriendrais Presque acro!!
A part ca, tout roule. J’ai organize un petit evenement sur NYC pour lever des fonds. 1heure de biere non stop pour $10 d’entrée. Je persever lentement pour atteindre mon objectif de $2500. Chaque donation compte…
Bon je dois aller au Yoga (ca etire les jambes, c’est bon pour les coureurs…)
Cheers,
Today is for my cousin and friends that are more comfortable in French (maybe tomorrow, I will try out Spanish!!).
Donc chere cousine. Comme tu l’as suivi ces dernieres semaines, je continue mon entraintement pour le marathon. Dur quelque fois a marier avec la vie active d’une femme celibataire, mais il y a pire dans la vie!
Tout se passe bien mais la chaleur est dure a supporter. Hier entrainement sur les sprints. 2 min de sprint, 3 min de recup, repetes 6 fois. Avec presque 100% d’humidite et quelques 30degres...c’est difficle, tres difficile. Je n’ai pas pu faire le dernier sprint.
Voici en attache une photo prise pendant le semi marathon. Cette photo a ete prise au milieu de la course, probablement en sortant de central park. Donc je suis effectivement en train de courir. Mais comme vous le voyez je suis SUPER heureuse…ah les endorphines. Je devriendrais Presque acro!!
A part ca, tout roule. J’ai organize un petit evenement sur NYC pour lever des fonds. 1heure de biere non stop pour $10 d’entrée. Je persever lentement pour atteindre mon objectif de $2500. Chaque donation compte…
Bon je dois aller au Yoga (ca etire les jambes, c’est bon pour les coureurs…)
Cheers,
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