First 10-Miler

Yesterday, I set out to run 12-14km. I mapped out (sort of) a general plan to accomplish 12 and figured I'd take some side streets both there and back to increase the distance a bit. Well, I got lost. I ended up WAY too close to Daya and ended up on the highway.

I ran 16.22km or just a touch over 10 miles clocking in at 1:23:32. I felt really great and built up my confidence for my half marathon 12/31. Bring it!

I'm a little sore today. I rode my bike to and from school (I have to go back in an hour) which is only 1-14km round trip. I also swam 400m today. Any advice on what to eat? I'm hungry all the time.

Longest Run: 15km

I felt great tonight. I ran 15.11 km in 1:17:37. With a half marathon on the way in just over 4 months, I feel confident that i'll be ready.

Biking/swimming

It's been more than two weeks since I've been on a scooter. I've been riding my bike everyday to school. The ride is about 6km and I've been pushing myself to get there in under 15 minutes. It's pretty difficult with all the red lights and traffic, but it's been a lot of fun.
I've also been swimming a few times. When it comes to triathlons (even sprints) I think swimming will be my weak point. Yesterday, the Feng Chia University swim coach timed me and wants me to join the swim team. That should help.

Seiko 130th Anniversary 10k

I ran my first official 10k! I still haven't run a 5k... I should probably do that. There were more than 8,000 runners. I started my calibrated Nike+ Sportband when I crossed the starting line. My watch time was 47:09 at the 10k mark (that can't be right?) and the official clock time was 50:14. Considering it took me more than a full minute to cross the starting line with a couple thousand people in front of me, I am 100% sure I ran a sub-50 minute 10k. I have been running a tad over a month and a half, so I'd say that's a great time considering the lack of training I did.

I have another 10k planned October 16th in Yuanlin, Zhanghua County. I am super excited and going to set a goal of officially coming in at sub-50. Zhanghua County is a lot hotter than Taipei and the race starts later. It's going to be hot!

Here are some pictures of the day. This is me at 5:20am

 Registration mugshot. 

Profile. 

 My muscles are getting smaller. 

 We wanted a before and after photo. 

 8,000 people. I'm somewhere in there. 

 Feeling great at 47:09.

This guy seriously ran the whole 10k with the mask on. He was squirting people with water along the way. He was my best friend. 

 Post race picture. Poor Lauren didn't want to get close to me because I was leaking copious amounts of sweatual fluid. 

After a nap, 25lbs of food, and a shower, we went to Xindian and walked around Bitan.

We were very close to moving here but our plans changed. So sad, it's really beautiful.

Crazy Bike Day

I went for a long ride today. According to google maps I rode more than 30km today. Nothing major, but still a fun time.

Taper Run #1

With my first 10k on Sunday I am shortening my runs in preparation for the race! I ran 3.5km in 16:27. I was running a faster pace than usual because I knew it would be a shorter run.
Seiko sent me my 10k shirt with my running number. I read online that the first ten runners get free watches. It would be nice to be top ten, but let's face it, I've been running for less than two months and there's 8,000 participants. Wish me luck!

1st day of school swim

It was my first day of school at Feng Chia University here in Taichung. I had a lot to take care of finishing up my schedule and adding/dropping classes. After my day was over, I headed to the pool. I swam 4 laps at 100m per lap. Swimming 400m wore me out fast! I had to take breaks every 50m, so I can tell that this is where I'm really going to have to push.