Friday, April 4, 2008

 

8 in Pictures

Friday
8 miles ~ 1 hour and 42 minutes ~ 12:51 pace

12:19
12:30
12:31
12:23
12:35
13:29
13:48
13:25

Obviously the hills at the end eat me up, but this is slightly better than last time I did this route, although similar: mid 12's until I hit the hills. They must be making me stronger. Part of me wants a different route, part of me wants to just keep improving on these nasty hills.

Even though it got hard, I didn't have to play any til the next light pole games. I just ran. There was ice on the deck in the morning, yet it was 60 degrees and I was in shorts. I ran for Doug and Wendy and Gotta Run. I knew they wanted to be out there, and I thought I owed it to them. Here is what we saw:



My legs came out of the shade.
Brooks kicks. DUH.
Early hill in mile 1



Vase Envy.
Somewhere around mile 2.2



Signs of Spring
Mile 3 - 4












Oh, Dude.
Around Mile 4

Made.His.Day.
All the boy's in the nursing home are going to hear about the young gal
that wanted his picture. He said, "Be careful out here."
Adorable.
Mile 4



Jr High kids running sprints.
They looked SO young.
Mile 4.5

Tracks

Mile 5.5



Gu Bridge

Mile 6



Muddy Bike Path

Mile 6.5



Home Sweet Home




# posted by Non-Runner Nancy @ 10:41 PM
Comments:
Love the pictures! Was that bike path in the marathon course? It looks vaguely familiar.
# posted by Blogger Betsy : April 7, 2008 2:50 PM
 
Great run! Glad you got to get'er done in some warmer weather!!!
# posted by Blogger Wes : April 7, 2008 2:56 PM
 
Very nice... It is so nice that it is actually spring again. I was in NW Iowa countryside at the inlaws, and my route wasn't as nearly as colorful or nice smelling. (gotta remember to wear a respirator next time or avoid freshly spread fields...)
# posted by Blogger Kent : April 7, 2008 3:18 PM
 
thanks for sharing the pictures!
# posted by Blogger Deene : April 7, 2008 3:21 PM
 
Good job. I enjoyed the pics recapping your run-felt like I was there with you.
# posted by Blogger PreFan1982 : April 7, 2008 3:50 PM
 
That was great! It felt like I was running along with you.
# posted by Blogger Andrew is getting fit : April 7, 2008 3:56 PM
 
Those are great pictures! Nice job on the run!
# posted by Blogger Jess : April 7, 2008 4:17 PM
 
Loving it! Well done on the run. My miles usually look like that too.
# posted by Blogger Moral Victories : April 7, 2008 4:27 PM
 
I love it. I always enjoy looking at pictures along the route. Good job!
# posted by Blogger Ted : April 7, 2008 4:39 PM
 
Nice job on the 8 miler! I love how you incorporated the pics! I might have to try that sometime!
# posted by Blogger teacherwoman : April 7, 2008 4:48 PM
 
Great run .. and great sights!
# posted by Blogger akshaye : April 7, 2008 4:53 PM
 
Great job on the run. Thank you for the pics - loved them!
# posted by Blogger Running Knitter : April 7, 2008 4:58 PM
 
I have that same pack ;-) This was great Nancy! I should probably do one of these myself, now that the weather is nicer LOL
# posted by Blogger Marcy : April 7, 2008 5:00 PM
 
Yaa, on a great spring day run! Loved the pics. It fel like i was on the run with ya.
Great job on giving it to them hills!
# posted by Blogger Viv : April 7, 2008 5:17 PM
 
Great run and great post!!!!! LOVED IT!! Especially the guy in mile 4 and vase envy! :>D
# posted by Blogger J~Mom : April 7, 2008 6:38 PM
 
Sweet, thanks for running for me!

YRMFO
# posted by Blogger Doug : April 7, 2008 7:04 PM
 
what a nice run I felt like I was on the run with you because of the pictures thanks for sharing.
# posted by Blogger DawnB : April 7, 2008 7:46 PM
 
so that's what Iowa looks like? I was expecting corn fields and a Kevin Costner cameo. Thanks for the run, it was perfect.
# posted by Blogger ws : April 7, 2008 7:54 PM
 
Wow, no SNOW! how lucky you are!

Thanks for the pictionary run!! Felt like I was with you!
# posted by Blogger Lily on the Road : April 7, 2008 8:11 PM
 
Thanks for sharing your pictures. It is always a good run when you don't have to play "to the next light pole game" (for me it is mailboxes).
# posted by Blogger Running Ragged : April 7, 2008 8:36 PM
 
Is that really your house, Nancy? If so, SUHWEET! I am jealous!

Thanks for the pics! It was fun taking the journey with you! :-)
# posted by Blogger Michelle : April 7, 2008 9:03 PM
 
Nice run. Hills are killer. I'm still trying to get used to them without dropping dead in the meantime.

Thanks for the nice note. Yeah, I'm definately thinking that losing weight will be easier. So that's a good thing.
# posted by Blogger P.O.M. : April 7, 2008 9:56 PM
 
Like the pictures. How in the world do you take pictures when you run and they are fuzzy from bouncing or breathing hard? My 5 year old Olympus won't do that and my wife's 1 year old Canon won't do it -- maybe image stabilization has come a really long way.
# posted by Blogger Shilingi-Moja : April 7, 2008 10:36 PM
 
What great pics. Nice job on the 8 miles, hills kill me too. I think we have the same shoes!
# posted by Blogger Laura N : April 7, 2008 10:45 PM
 
Spring has finally sprung, I love running and taking the time to enjoy the surrounding.
# posted by Blogger TNTcoach Ken : April 8, 2008 6:49 AM
 
Love the picture diary. Looks like spring has sprung for you. Yeah!
# posted by Blogger Bev : April 8, 2008 7:41 AM
 
Hills can be a bear great job making it through it. Also we have the same water bottle belt :).
# posted by Blogger Rob : April 8, 2008 8:27 AM
 
Thanks for the tour. Though every time I see one of these photo tours, everyone seems to run in a much more interesting place than myself. I need to move.
# posted by Blogger Nitmos : April 8, 2008 8:30 AM
 
Looks like it was a great day for a long run!
# posted by Blogger Jess : April 8, 2008 8:45 AM
 
Thanks for taking us along. It looks like it was a beautiful day!
# posted by Blogger sRod : April 8, 2008 9:02 AM
 
Cool idea! Now I can stalk you better. :)
# posted by Blogger RazZDoodle : April 8, 2008 9:03 AM
 
Great pictures Nanc!!!! And I love Gu Bridge....LOL! :P

I think your splits look AWESOME! Way to get it done!!!!!
# posted by Blogger Pokey : April 8, 2008 1:03 PM
 
You ran 8 miles - with hills - AND took pictures to boot? Pretty impressive! Good job!
# posted by Blogger audgepodge : April 8, 2008 3:37 PM
 
NANCY!!! 8 Miles? Are you serious dude?? You are so way ahead of me, but...i am not jealous but more estatic for you! As i was reading and looking at your fabulous pics i was all like this girl is rockin! Nice legs too! :O)
Michelle
# posted by Blogger Michelle J : April 8, 2008 4:54 PM
 
I've always thought about taking a camera with me on my run, but just never had. This is inspiring!
# posted by Blogger David H. : April 8, 2008 6:15 PM
 
Love the pictures, especially the guy from the nursing home!
# posted by Blogger RunnerGirl : April 8, 2008 6:24 PM
 
So often I want to take photos. But my camera is too big and I don't have a cell phone that takes photos.

Your splits actually look nice and steady to me. Good job with that aspect!!!
# posted by Blogger Lisa - Slow & Steady : April 8, 2008 9:55 PM
 
Great pictures! Love the old guy and totally cute house ;) Sounds and looks like a wonderful run.
# posted by Blogger Jamie : April 8, 2008 10:02 PM
 
Vase envy? LOL!! Thanks for posting the pics. It's always cool to see where others get to train.
# posted by Blogger jahowie : April 9, 2008 8:01 AM
 
ooh - that muddy bike path looks nice!
# posted by Blogger See Zanne Run : April 9, 2008 8:36 AM
 
Looks like you had a nice run on a pretty Spring day--and you got a bit of hill training in!

I like Gu bridge--hahaha.

Good for you for getting out there!!
# posted by Blogger Holly : April 9, 2008 9:16 AM
 
Great post thanks for sharing.
# posted by Blogger Dan Seifring : April 9, 2008 9:25 AM
 
Your route seems beautiful. I am so sick of running up and down the West Side Highway.

And, who said the Midwest was flat??? :-)

So happy for you that you got to run in shorts. Liberating, isn't it?
# posted by Blogger Nibbles : April 9, 2008 9:40 AM
 
Whoa, what's with all the skin? Are you trying to up your content rating to PG-13?
:-)

That's great to follow along in the pics. Hills can be an evil beast, but either they own you or you own them. You may want to try running the course in reverse, if possible (didn't see if it was a loop or out-and-back). That way you have the energy and fuel to attack the hills, and then try to cruise the rest. But still, that was a great run!
# posted by Blogger David : April 9, 2008 10:07 AM
 
I have those same shoes! Time for new ones too. I don't know why though because my mileage certainly hasn't been that high, and I've hardly run outside this whole winter. The pictures are great, and a good way to take your mind off the work. I take mental ones.
# posted by Blogger Vickie : April 9, 2008 10:58 AM
 
Thanks for the pics of your run. I love looking at the routes that everyone gets to take. I must say though, that giant vase is on par with the marble greyhound I pass...what are people thinking?
# posted by Blogger Frayed Laces : April 9, 2008 12:06 PM
 
That was a great run, although where did the hills come from. I thought Iowa was flat like florida.
# posted by Blogger Marathoner in Training : April 9, 2008 12:32 PM
 
WOW!! What a fantastic idea! I'm so impressed with those pictures. I love to see where people run. I laughed hysterically on "vase envy", still chuckling! Would you consider it a compliment if I used your idea????

Kim
# posted by Blogger KimsRunning : April 9, 2008 3:11 PM
 
Thanks for taking us along for the tour. Nice pics, and looks like a nice day for a great run, Nancy! I'd keep doing the same route. In a couple of weeks, you're gonna be praising the improvement you see yourself doing on those hills!
# posted by Blogger Mendy : April 10, 2008 9:27 PM
 
I liked your pictures! What a cool idea! I may copy that sometime...

Great run as well!
# posted by Blogger Jenny : April 11, 2008 8:19 AM
 
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