I'm a little bit sore after running the Green Lakes 50k yesterday. Rather than sit around I figured it would be a good idea to get moving so I walked to Planet Fitness in Irondequoit. It is only 1.8 miles away but I felt like I'd die on the walk. Between being tired, partially dehydrated and back in the sun the walk was a little rough.
I got to the gym and enjoyed the AC for a minute while I refilled my water bottle. I wanted a very light workout so I started with three sets of assisted pullups (I love this machine), and moved on to three sets of 12 reps on the lat pulldown, shoulder press and chest press machines. I normally prefer to use free weights but I thought the machines would be a little safer in my already fatigued state.
After the quick resistance workout I hopped on the bike for a half hour and pedaled at a nice relaxed rate just to get the blood flowing through my legs. Then I grabbed a shower and hitched a ride home. Didn't quite feel like walking again.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Shoreline Triathalon - Hamlin, NY
No, I did not race in the triathalon. I swim just as gracefully as a cinderblock and don't even own a bike. This morning I volunteered at the Shoreline Triathalon in Hamlin, NY. The race was put on by Fleet Feet of Rochester and is one of the oldest events in the area, in it's 31st year. Participants swam 0.47 miles, biked 14, and ran 4.
I worked just in front of the transition area where the riders came in for dismount and started their run. It was also the finish line. I got to see each participant twice. I was a little worried about collisions but thankfully there were none. It really was a great experience. The race was such a positive environment, with everyone working hard, spectators cheering, and big smiles as people came to the finish line. The triathalon was also very motivating. I'm thinking about buying a bike and taking swiming lessons. Maybe I'll participate next year.
There were supposed to be four people volunteering at my position, but only two of us showed up. My partner was a fun, cute girl in her early thirties (Chrissy). We joked around for a bit and made small talk. she asked if I raced in the area and I told her I've done a few 5k and 10k races but I'm more interested in building my mileage to participate in longer runs. She said that was great, and she's run a handful of 50k, two 12 hour runs and a 50 mile race. I was very pleasantly surprised. It was good to meet an ultra runner and pick her brain a little bit.
I told her that I've been trying to run in Mendon Ponds Park on Sunday evenings and she said she wants to run there but is afraid to get lost. I gave her my number and said we could run together if she'd like. Hopefully I just found a new running buddy. It's always good to have company on long runs.
I worked just in front of the transition area where the riders came in for dismount and started their run. It was also the finish line. I got to see each participant twice. I was a little worried about collisions but thankfully there were none. It really was a great experience. The race was such a positive environment, with everyone working hard, spectators cheering, and big smiles as people came to the finish line. The triathalon was also very motivating. I'm thinking about buying a bike and taking swiming lessons. Maybe I'll participate next year.
There were supposed to be four people volunteering at my position, but only two of us showed up. My partner was a fun, cute girl in her early thirties (Chrissy). We joked around for a bit and made small talk. she asked if I raced in the area and I told her I've done a few 5k and 10k races but I'm more interested in building my mileage to participate in longer runs. She said that was great, and she's run a handful of 50k, two 12 hour runs and a 50 mile race. I was very pleasantly surprised. It was good to meet an ultra runner and pick her brain a little bit.
I told her that I've been trying to run in Mendon Ponds Park on Sunday evenings and she said she wants to run there but is afraid to get lost. I gave her my number and said we could run together if she'd like. Hopefully I just found a new running buddy. It's always good to have company on long runs.
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