Follow the links to a couple race pictures. I decided it would be a good idea to wear my Supervisor, which I won as a draw prize last year. I figured it would be good since it has a sweat wicking material in the headband. It was a mistake, and the Supervisor annoyed me. I tried to minimize its bad aerodynamics by putting it on backwards towards the end of the race.
Picture from somewhere near the middle of the race.
Picture from somewhere toward the end.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Half Marathon today
I ran the Sunshine Coast April Fool's Half Marathon today, and decided to write on update on the return ferry ride. Here it is!
It was an early morning, as I had to catch a 7:20am ferry from West Vancouver, requiring me to wake up at 5am, and be out of the house by 5:30 so I'd have time to go to the bank, get gas, and drive from Whistler.
I was in good time, and parked at the ferry terminal. The race organizers had buses to pick us up at the terminal and drive us to the start line. This enables racers to pay $12 for a round-trip walk-on fare, instead of taking your car on and paying at least $60.
I had a good warm up, and was feeling mentally strong. My goal was to run a 1:30:00 over the 21.1KM route, which is about a 4:15/KM pace.
I was on pace until 14K, when we began a large series of hills that lasted until about 17.5K. By 18K, my race was over. I could barely keep moving, and knew my goal was unattainable. Other runners were picking me off with ease, and I was powerless to stop them. As Kir would say, my eggs were cracked. I was passed by so many people in the last three K!
I crossed the line in 1:36:02, which I'm still quite happy with. I was focused for the whole race, and kept my pace where it should have been for two thirds of the distance. I wasn't physically or mentally prepared for the massive hills, and they were my undoing.
My splits were:
5K-20:33
10K-41:47
15K-1:04:31
20K-1:29:52
21.1K-1:36:02
My first 5K was run in about the same time, or faster, than I ran the St. Patrick's Day 5K a month ago, so I'm quite satisfied with that, as it shows I was running well at the beginning. I ran my last 1.1K in 6:10, which shows how I was feeling by the end! There was nothing left at all, and I tried really hard not to stop and dive into the bushes for a wee snooze.
It was a great race though, and all the runners were really friendly. Three people came up to me at the end of the race to see how I did, as they passed me in the last 5K. They all liked my yellow shirt as it gave them something to focus on.
This race reminded me why running is so great. There's no attitude, everyone's friendly, and things aren't very competitive. At my level, everyone is competing only against themselves, and enjoy talking running after the race.
I'm going to drive home now, and have a long nap! My body hurts, I have a headache, and I'm tired.
It was an early morning, as I had to catch a 7:20am ferry from West Vancouver, requiring me to wake up at 5am, and be out of the house by 5:30 so I'd have time to go to the bank, get gas, and drive from Whistler.
I was in good time, and parked at the ferry terminal. The race organizers had buses to pick us up at the terminal and drive us to the start line. This enables racers to pay $12 for a round-trip walk-on fare, instead of taking your car on and paying at least $60.
I had a good warm up, and was feeling mentally strong. My goal was to run a 1:30:00 over the 21.1KM route, which is about a 4:15/KM pace.
I was on pace until 14K, when we began a large series of hills that lasted until about 17.5K. By 18K, my race was over. I could barely keep moving, and knew my goal was unattainable. Other runners were picking me off with ease, and I was powerless to stop them. As Kir would say, my eggs were cracked. I was passed by so many people in the last three K!
I crossed the line in 1:36:02, which I'm still quite happy with. I was focused for the whole race, and kept my pace where it should have been for two thirds of the distance. I wasn't physically or mentally prepared for the massive hills, and they were my undoing.
My splits were:
5K-20:33
10K-41:47
15K-1:04:31
20K-1:29:52
21.1K-1:36:02
My first 5K was run in about the same time, or faster, than I ran the St. Patrick's Day 5K a month ago, so I'm quite satisfied with that, as it shows I was running well at the beginning. I ran my last 1.1K in 6:10, which shows how I was feeling by the end! There was nothing left at all, and I tried really hard not to stop and dive into the bushes for a wee snooze.
It was a great race though, and all the runners were really friendly. Three people came up to me at the end of the race to see how I did, as they passed me in the last 5K. They all liked my yellow shirt as it gave them something to focus on.
This race reminded me why running is so great. There's no attitude, everyone's friendly, and things aren't very competitive. At my level, everyone is competing only against themselves, and enjoy talking running after the race.
I'm going to drive home now, and have a long nap! My body hurts, I have a headache, and I'm tired.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Winter Wonderland. Still.
This is how it looked this morning as I left for work. People on the radio are talking about outdoor furniture, planting season, and all those spring-y things.
We've been getting snow for the past week and a half, and it's April! I guess this is a ski town, so I should expect it. I'd rather have nice weather to run in though! I've got a half-marathon coming up on Sunday, and it feels like the middle of February instead of April.
This morning I had to get out my scraper and really get at my windshield. My hands were cold, and snow got up my sleeves. Booo!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Published!
In the company-wide travel magazine. The umbrella company I work for is called Wyndham, and I'm in the Wyndham Vacation Ownership division. My piece will be sent to all the people who have bought shares in the timeshare division.
Typically, the magazine will feature a property or two, and tell you why you should go there. It will outline inventory discounts, and also have some stories from happy vacationers. There is also news from Annual General Meetings, photo-contest winners, and that sort of thing.
Olympic Piece.
They asked for pictures, but I didn't really have any that were good enough to send.
The publishers were really excited to have my piece, and as far as I know didn't do much editing on their own.
The company puts a magazine like this out every month, so I imagine finding material is always a task. They also published my co-worker Jeremy, who volunteered.
This magazine used to be published in paper every month, but recently they've gone to publishing electronically every other month.
So, I've been published! Wooo! Good thing too, since I took the initiative and have been claiming it on my resume for a few weeks now.
Typically, the magazine will feature a property or two, and tell you why you should go there. It will outline inventory discounts, and also have some stories from happy vacationers. There is also news from Annual General Meetings, photo-contest winners, and that sort of thing.
Olympic Piece.
They asked for pictures, but I didn't really have any that were good enough to send.
The publishers were really excited to have my piece, and as far as I know didn't do much editing on their own.
The company puts a magazine like this out every month, so I imagine finding material is always a task. They also published my co-worker Jeremy, who volunteered.
This magazine used to be published in paper every month, but recently they've gone to publishing electronically every other month.
So, I've been published! Wooo! Good thing too, since I took the initiative and have been claiming it on my resume for a few weeks now.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Haircut!
I've finally found a good hairdresser! The last one I really really liked was Meghan at Fish in Victoria. Every time I walked out of there I felt confident with my haircut.
Since then, I've had good haircuts, but nothing was ever consistently good. Until now!
My friend Jess cuts hair, and I got her to do it yesterday, as well as about two months ago. Her cuts last a long time, are a good price, and look good as they grow out.
Yea for Jess!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Easter Egg Hunt
I had to lead an Easter egg hunt at work today, for the kids staying at the property. It turned out better than I expected, and my co-workers were surprised how well I did managing and interacting with the 3-8 year old kids. I didn't mention I had lots of practice in China.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed it, I think mostly because it mixed up my day.
Happy Easter everyone!
I was surprised how much I enjoyed it, I think mostly because it mixed up my day.
Happy Easter everyone!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
April 1st
In the spirit of today, I wrote the following on my Forecast/Events board today at work:
- Exciting News! Whistler to host 2014 Olympics! Sochi has pulled out, so we're doing it again. Excited!
- Extremely hot weather in the forecast. Today could be the last day of skiing of the year.
I've tricked about four people. Some people stare at the board, and then walk away with a smile. One guy said "Hot weather? Is this some sort of joke?" He was upset that I would put an untruth on the board like that. I asked him what date the board said, and he said "Thursday, April 1st..." and then understood.
So that was funny.
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