Cardinal Wright Oratory Choir – Agnus Dei
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2006 Gomer Davis Pumpkin Chase 5K
This morning I ran the Gomer Davis Pumpkin Chase 5K sponsored by the Wilmerding YMCA. The course was described as flat. Riiiight. It was what I’ve learned to call “Pittsburgh flat”. That is, there were about as many downhills as there were uphills, making the overall change in elevation close to zero. Balanced or not, the steep little hill near the end was a brutal way to finish. The weather was less than perfect – pretty chilly (mid 40’s) and drizzling.
I finished in 25:55 (8:21 pace). I didn’t record splits because the mile markers were not easy to see.
On a tangentially related note, I’ve found a really cool pace calculator and workout prep tool, Runner’s Projections. If you a stats-minded geek who runs, you’ll love it. 🙂
RunPro attempts to calculate equivalent racing abilities for various popular distances based on a specific performance. It’s purpose is to provide a means of comparing equivalent effort between races of different distances. Since it’s not possible to take into account the many variables that affect performance (weather, terrain, course accuracy, personal mental and physical prowess on a given day), you should take these things into consideration when contemplating the results of the program.
One of my favorite uses for RunPro is to plug in a time from a recent race to help determine my goal pace for an upcoming race. This is really handy when the races are of different distances.
RunPro assumes adequate training for all distances. There are many theories on what constitutes adequate training. One general rule of thumb is to have a weekly training base of 4 to 5 times the distance of the race.
A Training Guide is also displayed in the lower area. This guide uses the prediction tables to calculate and display estimated Lactate Threshold, and suggested training paces for various types of workouts including easy runs, long runs, steady runs, tempo runs, alternate miles and intervals.
Speaking of cool stuff, be sure to check out Complete Running Network.
In 2004, Complete Running was launched. Soon after, we created the world’s most comprehensive directory of running blogs – the Running Blog Family (RBF).
In August 2006, Complete Running was relaunched as The Complete Running Network – a collection of knowledgeable authors (mostly RBF alumni) with a passion for running. Topics include all facets of running including tips, gear, news, opinions, inspiration and much more.
2006 Race for Pace 5K
On October 14, I ran the Race for Pace 5K. One my my friends at West Penn Track Club works for Pace School, I ran it as much to support her and a good cause as I did to have another race under my belt.
It was pretty darn cold and there were some nasty hills on the course. I was reminded that my lungs really don’t like cold air. I need a full physical anyway, so I’ll be sure to ask the doc if I have asthma.
I finished in a disappointing 26:12.69 (26:21, officially), which works out to an 8:30 pace. I was 8/14 men 25-29 and 83/345 total. My splits were as follows.
- 7:41.81
- 8:29.44
- 10:01.44 (9:07 pace over 1.1)
My performance was disappointing, but a few good things did happen at the race. I won a door prize (car visor organizer), my good buddy Kevin beat me with a time of 25:13, and my team won a prize for having given the closest estimate for our total finishing time.
The Ladder of Divine Ascent: Avarice and Poverty
From The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus:
“Do not say that you are interested in money for the sake of the poor, for two mites were sufficient to purchase the kingdom of heaven (cf. Luke 21:2).”
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“The pretext of almsgiving is the start of avarice, and the finish is detestation of the poor. The collector is stirred by charity, but, when the money is in, the grip tightens.”
“A man who has embraced poverty offers up prayer that is pure, while a man who loves possessions prays to material images.”
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“The man who has tasted the things of heaven easily thinks nothing of what is below, but he who has had no taste of heaven finds pleasure in possessions.”
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“The man who thinks nothing of goods has freed himself from quarrels and disputes. But the lover of possessions will fight to the death for a needle. Sturdy faith cuts off cares, and remembrance of death denies the body. There was no trace of avarice in Job, and so he remained tranquil when he lost everything.”