Here are the results from the Pick Your Poison 50k trail race held on Saturday May 1st. I had a really great time at this race and will post a more in-depth race report later in the week. I ran well and it was an awesome adventure.
Distance: 50k
Place: 14 / 58
Time: 5:26:37
Special thanks to JD for giving Kim and I a ride out to the race.
I followed that the next day running the Sporting Life 10k in Toronto. I didn't race this (I like to think I learned something from the back to back 5k fiasco in March). I ran it easy and paced Kim to a 10k PB. She ran great considering she did 25k at PYP the day before finishing in 58:31 which was a 5:30 PB.
On a negative note we passed a guy who was down in the middle of the road right in front of the Eaton Center. A number of emergency people were working frantically on him. As we passed by I could see that they were giving him CPR. That is a very bad sign as it tends to mean that there in no pulse. Didn't hear anything about it after the race so hopefully the guy is okay.
During the run I also saw fellow blogger Mel (okay she saw me to be honest) at around the 5k mark. She looked like she was running pretty well. Sorry that I was not able to chat more but I had to keep cracking the whip on Kim . I also ran into blogger Boris in the food area after the race. We have crossed each others paths a number of times recently. Its always kind of cool to see people you only know via the blogosphere. Its also weird to realize that people actually read this crap. When my psychiatrist first told me to start writing this blog I didn't think anyone would read it. Okay I just made that up I don't have a psychiatrist although I am not sure if that's because I am not crazy or so crazy that I don't know that I am crazy.
Along those lines I also want to give a mini apology here to a girl I saw on the trail during PYP. I was passing her on my last loop and she asked me if I was Chris and said she read my blog. Sorry I didn't get your name I was a little loopy and in full pain management mode at that point. Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog.
April Training Recap.
After a tough month of March where I really struggled with my mental focus and tired legs things went excellent in April. I ran the most miles I have ever run in a week and a month. I got my mileage built up to a good level and now feel like I am about as ready as I could be for my first 100 miler coming at the end of May. Although I enjoy road running I am very happy to be back on the trails 3 times a week. Here are the numbers.
Total Monthly Mileage: 295 miles
Most Miles in a week: 78 miles
Number of races: 3 (8k, 53k and a Marathon)
Days run in April: 29
Longest run: 53k
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haha, the psychiatrist bit cracked me up! Great running into you two yesterday!! Congrats to Kim on her PB, and to you for running after your 50k the day before, bringing her in for her PR! You two are great!! Ya, so sad about that runner :(
ReplyDelete29 days of running in April?!??! you are my hero.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. Wow--you clearly have some followers out there keeping their eyes peeled for you! And I am so impressed with your 50k--great time!
ReplyDeleteYou are an animal on the roads! Great race, and what a crazy month. Funny how I can't do that much running without getting injured, so I cross-train to keep my muscles honest. Way to go! And awesome that you have blog readers finding you on the run.
ReplyDeleteOh my, you are a big step ahead of me..your first 100 Miler! I cannot WAIT to hear about that!! Going for first Ultra (40M) this weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou are very cool and it's no wonder so many people follow your blog:)
Hi Chris,
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome finish on your 50K trail run! Doing a trail run is something that I think I would enjoy:) Isn't it funny and flattering when someone knows you from your blog...I also had that happen at one of my recent 10ks!
Also, your monthly miles are the most that I have seen....very impressive! Take care Chris!
Good seeing you again Chris, funny that your shrink told you to write a blog, mine tells me to reads other people blogs. :p
ReplyDelete50k sounds insane! I think I'll have to try it one day.
Congratulations Chris! You amaze me with your distances!
ReplyDeleteWay to go on the 5K and pacing Kim to a great PB the next day!
Chris,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your latest running accomplishment. Those are some serious distances for me, but will be achievable in time. Also, thank you for visiting my site. Have an awesome day.
That's a lot of running! Well done on the race, hope the guy you saw was ok in the end, that must have been a scary sight while you were running!
ReplyDeleteGreat time taken on your 50 km race!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and comment my blog.
Have a nice running weekend :)
Wow!! Simply wow!!! Excellent time on that 50K and all the mileage.
ReplyDeleteYour monthly mileage is absolutely insane (in a good way). Good work on the 50K.
ReplyDeleteAmazing month! Wish I could rack up distance like that. Thanks for stopping by the blog. I just became follower #100!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the 50k Chris. Thinking about a jump up to that distance but unsure of the "extra" 3 hours on my feet!! Good luck preparing for your 100 miler!
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Hey Chris, thanks for the comment on my blog! Just read through a few of your posts, and must admit, you put me to shame!!! Your miles are simply incredible (and completely inspiring)! Keep up all the great work you're doing. Can't wait to hear about what you're up to next.
ReplyDeleteWow! A 50K and then a 10K. I don't know what happened in March but that sounds tough even if you weren't racing your hardest. Thanks for the comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great race, nice job!
ReplyDeleteJust stopped by your blog....talk about serious milage!! keep it up.
ReplyDeletei can't believe you ran sporting life the day after a 50k race ... that is awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness you had an incredible race and an incredible month of April! 295 miles! Wow! Whats next?
ReplyDeleteGreat going! That is some serious running. Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteYes, one great thing about spring up north is a return to soft ground again. Congratulations on your high-mileage month (and week).
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought I had a lot of races on the horizon. You have about 5 times more and go about 5 times as far! Kudos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stoppig by my place and leaving a comment. After all the positive remarks my desire to get a Garmin is back on!
Great race!
ReplyDeleteHoly moly! You ran close to 300 miles in April??? It's great that you are able to get out on the trails thrice a week. Trails really keep my interest in running going.
AWESOME!!! AMAZING!!! That is some serious mileage way to go!!!!
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