I had another sleepless nights, I tossed & turned, just couldn't get to sleep. 4am rolled around and the birds started to sing. This was my que to get up and to a North Hill Run. Grabbed my ipod, headlamp and was on the road by 5am. Nice morning not to muggy, no rain, no wind. I ran to the Y-bridge & back. 11 miles (1:53). I almost took Howard Street Hill back, but at the last minute changed my mind.
Tomorrow will be 8-10 miles with Mike Keller. We will head out @ 5:30am and hit the gorge.
Friday, May 8, 2009
J Christ Thursday Night Run...Aaaaamen!!!!
Before I blog about Jim Christ’s Thursday Night Trail Run, I want to clear up a few questions.
1. Is this a trail run for beginners? YES!! If you have be training and can run up to 60-90 minutes (5 or more), you’re ready for the trails.
2. Will I get lost? No Jim’s objective is to have everyone stay together. This is achieved by stopping at trail intersections, walking the hills and Jim & other runners will run slower runners back to the pack.
3. Will there be Veteran/ fast runners there? Maybe, but Jim encourages the veterans to introduce yourself to the new trail runners, run with them, and give some trail advice.
Picture this….
You just got off work, you got your favorite tunes blaring on the stereo, You’re going to meet the boys at Lock 29 and peddle out a nice hard ride on the towpath, then head over to the lizard for a few beers. Then you find out your that you left the key to your bike rack at work. No riding….What do you do? A) Go back to work and get your key. B) Head over to the Lizard and see how many beer you can chug before your buddies are back from the bike ride. C) Run trails with the strangers in the parking lot. Phil picked C. We recruited Phil to come run with us. We had 15 runners for the run. Real easy 6.44 mile run Lock 29 to Boston then back to Lock 29 on the Buckeye trail (Pine Lane). After our run we stopped by the Winking Lizard and watch a horrible Tribe game and an Awesome Cavs game. We also eat some food, and drank beer...Well I drank coke.
Sorry no pictures I forgot my camera. I’ll bring it next week.
If you’re looking for a brake from the road or new to trail running come out and get muddy with us.
Notes from Chef Bill:
· Eat your veggies!!!!
· If you are new to trail running even though it’s 60-90 minutes, bring water.
· If you are a veteran trail/road runner here’s a great second run for the day. Run hard in the morning then come join us for a nice easy trail run to add more mileage to your week.
1. Is this a trail run for beginners? YES!! If you have be training and can run up to 60-90 minutes (5 or more), you’re ready for the trails.
2. Will I get lost? No Jim’s objective is to have everyone stay together. This is achieved by stopping at trail intersections, walking the hills and Jim & other runners will run slower runners back to the pack.
3. Will there be Veteran/ fast runners there? Maybe, but Jim encourages the veterans to introduce yourself to the new trail runners, run with them, and give some trail advice.
Picture this….
You just got off work, you got your favorite tunes blaring on the stereo, You’re going to meet the boys at Lock 29 and peddle out a nice hard ride on the towpath, then head over to the lizard for a few beers. Then you find out your that you left the key to your bike rack at work. No riding….What do you do? A) Go back to work and get your key. B) Head over to the Lizard and see how many beer you can chug before your buddies are back from the bike ride. C) Run trails with the strangers in the parking lot. Phil picked C. We recruited Phil to come run with us. We had 15 runners for the run. Real easy 6.44 mile run Lock 29 to Boston then back to Lock 29 on the Buckeye trail (Pine Lane). After our run we stopped by the Winking Lizard and watch a horrible Tribe game and an Awesome Cavs game. We also eat some food, and drank beer...Well I drank coke.
Sorry no pictures I forgot my camera. I’ll bring it next week.
If you’re looking for a brake from the road or new to trail running come out and get muddy with us.
Notes from Chef Bill:
· Eat your veggies!!!!
· If you are new to trail running even though it’s 60-90 minutes, bring water.
· If you are a veteran trail/road runner here’s a great second run for the day. Run hard in the morning then come join us for a nice easy trail run to add more mileage to your week.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Tow Path Mayhem
Satuarday Morning was a 12 mile run from Lock 29 on the towpath. I met Nick Villanti, Brett Shriver, Melissa (whatever her last name is now), Brian, and Mike Keller. 
Our Beautiful Cuyahoga River
Our conversation quickly moved to Melissa's Pants...We asked if she was going skiing, a memeber of MC Hammers dance group, and some unblogable comments were also made.We headed south on the Towpath and a ran 12 mile Out & Back. The group quickly split up Mike cut it short with a 6 mile run. Brian what more speed and head back with a faster pace group.
Here is Brett, Nick Melissa and me (Chef Bill)
Nick Villanti
Brett ShriverMonday, March 30, 2009
Cheese & Crackers I'm just dust in the wind...
Friday Night I joined Nick Billock, Brian Musick, Courtney Baker and Chris, for a night run in CVNP. We ran from Boston Store to Snowville and back(roughly 10 miles). You can read Brian & Nick's blog for details about the run. Brain & Nick ran for another hour after getting back to Boston Store. I was going to go with them, but I didn't want to push it to fast. Plus I ran 6 miles Sat. AM with Nick V. Last Monday was the 6 mile Call Farm route.
Sunday I ran my 7 mile Silver Lake Route. Windy day.
This week Nick V. & I will run 6 miles Call Farm on Tues.
Wed. AM will be 6 mile Hudson Route with Dr. Steve & Nick.
Thurs. plans are to run to the Gorge/Glenns with Mike Keller in the evening.
Sat. AM busy day volunteering at the 4 mile Race For the Orphans For Race Director Nick Villanti. Then I'm off to prep for Palm Sunday Brunch. I'm hoping I get to run sometime that day.
Monday, March 23, 2009
BACK TO THE GRIND
I'm back to a regular running schedule now.
Monday ran Call Farm (4 miles) with Nick V.
Wed. Hudson (6 miles) with Nick V. & Dr. Steve
Sat. AM Pine Lane (8 Miles) with Mike Keller
Sunday Highbridge/Glenns/Gorge (9 Miles) with Melissa
27 for the week
Today 6 miles Call Farm run with Nick V.
Monday ran Call Farm (4 miles) with Nick V.
Wed. Hudson (6 miles) with Nick V. & Dr. Steve
Sat. AM Pine Lane (8 Miles) with Mike Keller
Sunday Highbridge/Glenns/Gorge (9 Miles) with Melissa
27 for the week
Today 6 miles Call Farm run with Nick V.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Buckeye Trail Winter Run For Regis
Boy what a day.
I know I wasn't ready for this. My training has slipped away to the reality of life (Work & Family). I ran a little less than 13 miles on the 50K loop. The elements took a toll on me and the other runners. The flakes were flying, we plowed through the course, the snow never did get packed down like we thought. It was like running on loose sand. I was glad to get out of pine lane and get a bowl of chili.
Now my thoughts are focused on trying to get my training schedule back...
I know I wasn't ready for this. My training has slipped away to the reality of life (Work & Family). I ran a little less than 13 miles on the 50K loop. The elements took a toll on me and the other runners. The flakes were flying, we plowed through the course, the snow never did get packed down like we thought. It was like running on loose sand. I was glad to get out of pine lane and get a bowl of chili.
Now my thoughts are focused on trying to get my training schedule back...
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Buckeye Trail Winter Run For Regis 2009
Here is edited version #1
I will have another version with more pictures and credits to follow.
If you have any pictures I can use please email them to me
chefbill@playingwithknivesandfire.com
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