6-mile morning run; podcasts

[fitfool]

For the 3rd morning in a row I got up and went for my run. Took the 6-mile out-n-back route. Ran at an easy pace on the way out (the way that has 2 big uphills) and then sped up for the return leg since I could cruise down the hills. I keep hearing differing descriptions of the NYC Marathon route. The overall impression I get is that it's mostly flat but the 5 bridges act as big hills. Since I've always crossed those bridges in a car, I never paid much attention to the elevation changes. Others said the bridges aren't that big a deal if you've trained on hills. Most of my uphills in training have been gradual uphills. I hope they were challenging enough to get me ready.

Finally got a chance to listen to the podcast I had downloaded over the weekend. Listened to the Phedippidations (SteveRunner) podcast on the Long Slow Run. I know...I'm slow to come around to the podcast phenomenon. I still like the radio. But I get a weak or non-existent signal on my favorite stations up here. Anyhow, I enjoyed listening to someone tell me about what beneficial changes were happening while I chugged through another training run.

So...it's time to start adding things beside music to my mp3 player. Audible.com has lots to choose from. I'm especially excited to listen to This American Life since I rarely remember to tune in at the right time to listen to it on the radio. But now I can listen to it online.

Comments

[fitfool.livejournal.com]

What did you think of the elevations on the other bridges? I had heard the first mile is practically walked too.

[petersheil.livejournal.com]

Well they are not too bad, although there weer a few points where I walked on the up side to conserve my energy (I'm not proud and don't have to run each step ... well it's more a self preservation thing actually as I don't want to kill myself doing it :) )

One of the hardest points is the start of 1st Avnue 'cos you can see straight ahead for several miles, full of runners. Quite a sight but daunting! there is a good bit coming off the Roxborough (i think) bridge where there is a good spectators point in a slight overhang and the sound reverbarates around as they cheer you.

Has anyone told you the tip of having your name on your T-shirt? I've never been told to "Keep it up Peter!" so often in one day! ;)

Peace
peter

[fitfool.livejournal.com]

Oh I like the idea of personalized cheering...I'll have to try that.