Monday, February 28, 2011
Singlet Update
For those who have ordered, but not yet received, singlets, they are ready for delivery. I'll bring them by the next workout where you pre-confirm attendance.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tempo Thursday
6 miles at planned marathon pace. Pleasant temperatures, light winds, and a strong effort by Brian in his return from snooze button rehab. Pruitt set the pace as usual, Sir Wigglesworth made a cameo appearance, and Sarah looked speedy after a hard race on Sunday morning.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Dojo Victorious in Season Opener!
In its first team competition, the Dojo had a fantastic outing.
The race started at about 10:30 am in light winds and 38 degree temps. PJ led off for the co-ed team, I led off for the men's squad. We worked off each other for most of the opening leg (read: PJ dragged me along for almost the entire stretch). I knew the leg was 9.2 miles, so around the 9 mile mark, I sucked it up for a final push. That would have been great, except the leg was actually 9.7 miles. PJ cruised in with the lead, and I handed off a few seconds behind.
Sarah and Alan had second legs. Both faced a stiff challenge from the Naval Academy open men's team (who sent out a blazing fast runner in the 2nd leg), but ran tough and fast. Reports are that Alan handed off with a few minutes lead over Sarah, and the Dojo was in 2nd and 3rd behind the Naval Academy squad.
Then...anchors Geoff (men's open) Dave (co-ed) blew the competition away, vaulting our squads into first and second overall. The co-ed team took the overall win, with an unofficial 2:38. The open men's team followed close behind in about 2:39.
So a sweep to open the season for the Dojo! Congrats, look forward to the rest of the season.
The race started at about 10:30 am in light winds and 38 degree temps. PJ led off for the co-ed team, I led off for the men's squad. We worked off each other for most of the opening leg (read: PJ dragged me along for almost the entire stretch). I knew the leg was 9.2 miles, so around the 9 mile mark, I sucked it up for a final push. That would have been great, except the leg was actually 9.7 miles. PJ cruised in with the lead, and I handed off a few seconds behind.
Sarah and Alan had second legs. Both faced a stiff challenge from the Naval Academy open men's team (who sent out a blazing fast runner in the 2nd leg), but ran tough and fast. Reports are that Alan handed off with a few minutes lead over Sarah, and the Dojo was in 2nd and 3rd behind the Naval Academy squad.
Then...anchors Geoff (men's open) Dave (co-ed) blew the competition away, vaulting our squads into first and second overall. The co-ed team took the overall win, with an unofficial 2:38. The open men's team followed close behind in about 2:39.
So a sweep to open the season for the Dojo! Congrats, look forward to the rest of the season.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
GW Birthday Marathon Relay
Tomorrow, the Dojo opens their 2011 racing season at the George Washington Birthday Marathon Relay. It also represents the debut of the Dojo's team uniform (see above).
Alan, Geoff, and I make up the men's team. PJ, Sarah, and guest runner Dave make up the co-ed squad. My pre-race analysis is that it will be a close race between the two teams.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
17 year old runs 12:53 5k, indoors!
At least one prominent member of the Dojo has expressed some doubt about whether Koech's wizened and weathered w[v]isage could possibly belong to a 17 year old. But in any case, 12:53 is pretty darn fast indoors.
http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=59287.html
http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=59287.html
Thursday, February 10, 2011
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: TEAM UNIFORMS
The Dojo is proud to unveil our official race singlet! Many thanks to our resident graphics designer, Brian Savitch.
The singlet will be the Brooks Distance. You can check out the men's
version here:
and the women's version here.
The design (above) will be in white, on black singlets. And as those at the
workout this morning can attest, it looks pretty awesome.
If you are interested in ordering, singlets will be $17. Please send Dan
your preferred size and quantity.
Tempo Thursday
Nine hearty Dojo members did battle with the wind during tempo runs of varying distances on the frozen tundra of southwest Washington. The pain train is picking up speed!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Tuesday Workout
Workout at Hains Point tomorrow, 6:50 from 12th & Penn, 7 AM at Hains Point:
Interval Pace:
1000m
3 x 1200m
1000m
400m
2 min. rests, except 3 min. rest after the third 1200, 4 min. rest after last 1000.
Interval Pace:
1000m
3 x 1200m
1000m
400m
2 min. rests, except 3 min. rest after the third 1200, 4 min. rest after last 1000.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Thursday Workout
Alan is leading a workout with 5 miles at planned marathon pace tomorrow: 6:50 am leaving from 12th & Penn, 7 am at Hains Point.
I will be doing a 3 x 1.5 mile workout at 10K pace, same time, same place.
Lots of commits: Richard, Geoff, Sarah, Megan, PJ, Gareth, Alan, and me.
I will be doing a 3 x 1.5 mile workout at 10K pace, same time, same place.
Lots of commits: Richard, Geoff, Sarah, Megan, PJ, Gareth, Alan, and me.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Wigglesworth Strikes Back
Dispatch from Alan: Henry annihilated his age group at the Empire State Building Run-Up this morning, finishing 1st among over-50s, 16th overall, and only 13 seconds behind Michael Wardian...