Team CBC Training Ride - 35 miles

Good ride - was fun - we got rained on - not too bad - Had a problem - tone of the screws on my left disk brake came loose - when I went to stop it torched the disk and bent it locking up the wheel -I had to remove the brake to finish the ride - this is the first time Turtle 3 had ever given me a problem - I was only going about 12 mph really glad this did not happen coming down a hill at 40 mph - otherwise a good ride -

Team CBC Training Ride - 35 miles by ashby

Team CBC 50 miles Big Apple Route

Really good ride - beautiful weather - not even too warn considering it is the middle of June.  Turtle 3 ran beautifully no problems, I started with  he 17-18 mph group and did fine until about mile 20 after we picked up three cyclist from a faster group after that I could not keep up with the pace - we made a wrong turn and added 5 miles to the route but is was not a problem - when we got to the mid ride rest stop I had decided to return to the Traven but the 16-17 mph group got to the rest stop so I jumped in with  hem and was able to do that pace with out problem - so I did get to do the full ride and a little extra for a total of 55 miles - I installed the new mirror support arms before the ride to see if they would get in the way - they make it a little harder to get off but otherwise no problems - I will get the mirrors and computers mored to them before the next ride - I am hopping the will work as well as I hope -

Team CBC 50 miles Big Apple Route by ashby

Galloway Training Run #4 - 2013

Great run - yes we got rained on but not too much - at least it helped it stay coolest - this was our first hilly run and everyone did very well also we at very close to our planned average pace - i was a little worried either because I was not able to run during last week or because of running two halfs in the last three week but I did great - I really enjoy leading the Honey Badgers - next week 8 miles - no problems or pains

Galloway Training Run #4 - 2013 by ashby

Midtown Half Marathon

Good race - everything was well done - new route this year - skipping the bridge where I fell last year - I ran well and enjoyed the race but it was warmer and real humid I was only able to run 10 miles and walked the last three - well I did finish and get my Triple Crown medal - a good day -

Midtown Half Marathon by ashby

Raleigh Galloway Training Run #2 - 2013

Really good run - today it was actually cool almost too cool but it was also very pretty today - Today we ran our Magic Mile- the weather was great and it went well - everyone seems to do well and have a good time - a great day - no problems or pains -

Raleigh Galloway Training Run #2 - 2013 by ashby

Team CBC Brewery Ride

Good ride - beautiful weather - I was nice to do a CBC Brewery ride again - I had intended to ride with the 14-15 group but I arrived too late so I rode with the 17+ I was able to keep up just fine - the Bionx is still giving me so me trouble - I think it is a poor connection at the console - otherwise it is wonderful - no problems or pains

Team CBC Brewery Ride by ashby

Tir na nOg Club Run #89

Good run - ran solo at 5PM - felt good but legs were tired - it was pretty muggy but not real hot - Saw Jon, Emily, Meri, Jerry, Wendy and Brad among other - no problems or pain

Tir na nOg Club Run #89 by ashby

NCRC Inv. Half Marathon

Good run - Ran the whole time with Jon Turner - always a good time, Meri joined us at about mile 8 - was great to have them running with me I am sure it helped me push a little harder than I would have on my own - I was pleased to finished and am not unhappy with my time this is a very hilly half and it was very very muggy even if the temp was not real high - it was fairly warm compared to what we have been running in lately - they had said they were closing the race at three hours - was so very pleased to see the clock still up and running when I came in - 3 hours seemed very short for the hard of a route - very well done race - all support stations were opened and maned for us back of the packers - I ran the first 12 miles but walked almost all of the last mile - I think I finished forth from the last - nice not to be DFL today - Saw Bo, Brad and a number of other running friends on the course and Micki, Ivy and John at the finish - nice to be welcomed in by friendly faces - no problems or pains just still slower than I would like to be - good race -

NCRC Inv. Half Marathon by ashby

Raleigh Galloway Training Run #1

Good run - it was fun to be running with the group again - the run was great and it was a lot of fun - meeting the new folks and to welcome back the veteran runners - no problems or pains - everyone seemed to have fun

Raleigh Galloway Training Run #1 by ashby

Sunday Solo Run from Home

Good run - beautiful weather - I had a real good run slower than I had hopped but not to bad - I did had to stop for cars twice but otherwise no problems or pains - I was testing the new GymBoss with 30/30s -

Sunday Solo Run from Home by ashby

Raven Rock Ramble

Raven Rock Ramble by ashby

For Our Heroes 5K

For Our Heroes 5K by ashby

Wednesday Run with Meri and Bert

Nice slow run with Bert and Meri on House Creek - dinner afterwards at Trips - a very nice evening

Wednesday Run with Meri and Bert by ashby

Tir na nOg Club Run #85

I had a good run - no problems or pain - I did have to stop for traffic 5 time other wise I think my pace would have been better -

Tir na nOg Club Run #85 by ashby

Run Raleigh Half

I had a really good race - I ran well and felt good - no problems or pains - I was a bit slower than I had hopped but not too bad about one minute slower than Tobacco Road Half

Run Raleigh Half by ashby

Great run at Symphony Lake with Micki

Great run at Symphony Lake with Micki by ashby3

Home to White Deer and back

Nice run and finally a good pace not as fast as I want but it is improving - felt good ran well - I have only been running two day a week for the last several weeks and I seem to be running a lot better - not sure what that means if anything - no problems or pain - beautiful weather -

Home to White Deer and back by ashby

Saturday Morning Tapir Run

Saturday Morning Tapir Run by ashby

Tobacco Road Half Marathon

Good race - I had a good fun race - I ran well if still slower than I would like but this is my best time this year and since I passed out after a training run about 8 months ago - I ran solo today - no problems no pains - I thought the race was very well put on we started on time and the water support was there and well maned - I did not find anything that was not done right - a very well done race - weather was very good and it was a fun run - I wore my kilt because it was St Patrick's day but mostly because I like wearing it  LOL - a good day!

Tobacco Road Half 

St. Patricks 8K Green Run - Tir na nOg

Good race - I ran solo - I had a good race - ran the whole race - I was up at 6:30 this morning and on my feet most of the day before the race but I still did well - not as fast as I had hopped but still good - it was pretty hilly but that was not unexpected - it was really great running with so many other runners in Kilts - missed Bert, Meri Jon and Emily - did see Bo and we spoke for a bit, nice - I saw a number of other folks I know and that knew me -

St. Patricks 8K Green Run - Tir na nOg by ashby

Tapir Run at White Oak in Garner

Good run but very wet and cold - had a nice group show up in spite of the not great weather - we had 9 folks run - most of us did two loops in the park - we started at the closed Tom Jones store parking lot - it was cold and wet but a good run -

Tapir Run at White Oak in Garner by ashby

26.2 with Donna Half Marathon

Good race - started with Emily, Meri and Jon.  Jon and Meri were pacing the 6:30 runners - I was able to hang with them for three miles but was really was a bit too much for me so Emily and I dropped off and slowed up a bit - with in a mile I was recovering and we had a good run from there on - I really enjoyed the run - Emily is a great running partner.  I was very very cold and windy but at least the Sun was bright and the shy was blue. I was a good race.

26.2 with Donna Half Marathon by ashby

Symphony Lake Green-way run with Jon

Nice run with Jon - Emily was also there walking with Farset - we had a nice run and I got to see some new trail - I felt good and run well - not much pain from the fall - I am doing well - no problems or pains -

Symphony Lake Green-way run with Jon by ashby

Tapirs Run at Umstead

Good run nice to be back running with the gang. I was a little tired form a busy day Saturday but other wise OK.  One some problem at about mile 4.5 I tripped on my own trekking pole and fell - I landed pretty well mostly on my right side - did not hit my head - right side is sore and bruised with a few cuts - not bad but I am sore. Other wise no problems of pains -

Tapirs Run at Umstead by ashby

Trail run in Umstead

I had a real nice and fun run.  Not sure how the GPS on my Forerunner got turned off but it was off, ashamed I would really liked to have seen this runs path.  Well it was and pretty and interesting run. My poles worked well and really do seem to help me fell more stable while running on the uneven paths.

Trail run in Umstead by ashby3

Thursday Lunch Walk

Thursday Lunch Walk by ashby

Wednesday Lunch Walk

Wednesday Lunch Walk by ashby

Wednesday Lunch Run

Good walk - nice out today blue skies and cool - I made a real point of starting my Garmin at the start of my walk - I was really surprised to find out it was stopped after about 10 minutes - I do not know what is going on but I hope there is nothing wrong - I will be testing it to see if there is a problem - no problems no pains -

Wednesday Lunch Run by ashby

Tuesday Lunch Walk

OK this time I know it was my fault - I forgot to start my Garmin - good walk gray and cold out but not bad - felt good and enjoyed my walk - Looking forward to the Goofy - no problems or pains -

Tuesday Lunch Walk by ashby

Tir na nOg Club Run #76

I know I ran 3 miles and did it in about 47 minutes but my Garmin did not work correctly - hopefully it was my fault - Good run - ran with Meri we had a good run - wore my kilt again - there were about 8 others in kilts tonight -

Tir na n)g Club Run #76 by ashby

Monday Lunch Walk

Good walk - nice out but cool- no problems or pains -

Monday Lunch Walk by ashby

Walk at Symphony Lake Green-way

Nice walk with my friend Miki - she is recovering from knee surgery - she is just starting to exercise again - I am very happy she is doing well -

Walk at Symphony Lake Green-way by ashby

Tapir Run at North Cary Park

Good run - nice group out today ran first 3 with Meri and second 3 with Bill - nice running with them - there were about 12 of us out today - weather was nice blue shy but pretty cold - no problems or pains -

Tapir Run at North Cary Park by ashby

Friday Lunch Walk

Good walk - clear blue shies and nice Sun shine - really nice to see the Sun again - cold out today but with the Sun it was not bad - I am a bit worried about the weather for the Goofy - heard a long range forecast of 84 as a high for Thursday - that is two days before the half - I would really like it to be a lot cooler - no problems or pain - pretty good pace today -

Friday Lunch Walk by ashby

Thursday Lunch Walk

Good walk but cold - cloudy again to day and dry but seemed to be real cod out today - on problems felt good, feet still a little sore - no problems no pains

Thursday Lunch Walk by ashby

Wednesday Lunch Walk

Good walk - cold and rainy out today - I dd not get rained on but it looked like it could anytime and everything was also very wet - my feet were a bit sore not sure why - only thing I can think of were the shoes I wore New Years Eve - no problems -

Wednesday Lunch Walk by ashby