Michael Webber

Category: Running

  • New Distance PR

    New Distance PR

    Somtimes my best runs are just random good days. Today I boke my personal distance record, previously 13.1 (June 8, 2013).

    I simply enjoyed today’s run, temperatures were in the low 60s and my legs felt good. Once I hit the three mole mark, I started to think about how far I should go.  I quickly decided this might be a good day for a 13 mile run.

    Around the halfway mark my knees were starting to feel tired.  No pain, but certainly tender. I was able to push on with no increase in discomfort.   Thrilled with the results, a good test for my half-marathon goal this year.

  • Outdoors at Lincoln Woods

    Outdoors at Lincoln Woods

    2/8/14 5 mile run at Lincoln WoodsFinaly got outside again, Lincoln Woods is my go-to after snowstorms. The park has a paved road that wraps around picturesque Onley Pond, two loops is about 5 miles. Today was a great day, temperatures were around 32F, sunny, and I was full of energy.

    Unfortunately knee pain has been my 2014 struggle, today I made it three miles before the kee really started to bother me. I attribute the pain from overtraining, from ramping up both mileage and speed. Hopefully that’s all. I recently hit a new 5K speed PR and January was a new distance/month PR, 70 miles.

    RunKeeper Run Data 2/8/14Plan right now is to slow things down a bit, squeeze in some additional rest days. Hopefully the knee gets better soon.

  • 1,000 Miles, Journey Continues

    1,000 Miles, Journey Continues

    1,000 Miles, Journey ContinuesRunKeeper is the best! Constantly sending me emails with accomplishments that would otherwise go unnoticed. February is off to a great start, new PR, although knee pain continues on and off. Need to learn how to better pace myself and keep my runs consistent.

  • Off and Running in 2014

    “Motivated” sums up how I feel about my running progress over the past several weeks.  I have high hopes for 2014, thanks to my motivating friends on RunKeeeper.com.

    My kee has been causing some pain throughout January.  I also bruised a rib during a New Years ski trip.  Both seem to be getting better, but some pain still persist.  The knee pain has been the big struggle.  I think it’s mostly the result of ramping up milage in January, after low milage in November/December.

    That said, I’m on track to break a new personal record for “miles in a month”, should end up near 70.

    My hope at this point is to continue the milage in February,  pace myself to reduce knee pain, build up my base, and hopefully strenghen my core.

    I do hope to run a half marathon in 2014, we’ll see.

  • January 2014 Run Update

    January 2014 Run Update

    This photo was from my run today on the Blackstone Valley Run Path, most refer to it as a Bike Path. The run was tough today, still dealing with sore knee that has been causing me problem for the past month or so. On a positive note, I’ve been able to rack up some decent miles so far this month. I know the knee issue will improve with time, so I’m just focused on running whatever I can. So far I’m up to 37.8 miles for the month, on the higher end of my usual.

    I have big hope for 2014, and so far I’m please with how things are going.

  • Lincoln Woods – Great Place for Winter Running

    Lincoln Woods RunJust after a bog snow storm, trying to find a good, safe place to run outdoors can be dificult. My go-to place in this area is Lincoln Woods, the state plows the road around Olney Pond and for the most park is closed to traffic. The hills are a bit of a challenge, but I guess that’s a good thing right.

    This photo was taken on January 5th, Google+ automaticly added the snow…kinda neat.


  • August 25th Run at Monastery

    8/25/13 RunDecent run today, following a tough F.I.T. Mud Run yesterday.  The Monastery is really neat place, decent trails…I figured out a good series of trails to create a good 5K loop.

     

  • 2013 Off to a Running Start

    My first run post of 2013, I’m super motivated following my first 5K race where I hit a new PR of 23:11. Today I found my way back to Lincoln Woods, which has a great scenic road that loops around a lake. There’s lots of hills, which have caused me some leg pain in the past. The run today was great, might be my fastest pace here, but I could feel some leg pain coming back. I need to take it easy with this pace, I really shouldn’t come here more than once a week…at least until I build my legs up more.

    4/6/13 Running Map
    4/6/13 Run at Lincoln Woods State Park

  • Year End Running at Lincoln Woods

    Lincoln Woods, Lincoln Rhode Island is a great spot for winter running
    Lincoln Woods is a great spot for winter running

    Great run today at Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, Rhode Island. I started off slow as I navigated the snow and ice. Once I got comfortable and warmed up, the run was really enjoyable. The snow yesterday made the park picturesque and sunset just added to the scene.

    The park was nearly empty on my second lap around the lake, peaceful and quiet.

    December 30, 2012 Running Stats at Lincoln Woods State Park
    December 30, 2012 Running Stats at Lincoln Woods State Park

    I’ve run 155 miles since August, when I started to keep track using the RunKeeper app. I’m hoping to peak out at 160 miles before the year ends.


  • Winter Running

    Trail Running at the Cumberland Monastery
    Trail Running at the Cumberland Monastery
    This is my first winter running outside, it’s still early in the season but I’m hoping to keep this up.

    Runner’s World Magazine has a great series, Newbie Chronicles which is great source of motivating articles for folks starting out. Here’s the one that motivated me to purchase some light winter running gear and hit the trial: Foul-Weather Friend

    Temperatures today were in the mid 30s and ice in spots, which began melting during my second lap around the grounds. The outdoors are really motivating.

    The big obstacle for me right now is my diet, I need to do a better job. My diet is holding me back from better runs.

    12/23/12 RunKeeper Stats
    12/23/12 RunKeeper Stats