The Virginia Wine Country Run is this weekend and I'm looking forward to have some fun on the race course and spend some time with my wife too. I haven't traveled for a race in a while and I'm sure this weekend is going to be a blast. I've heard the course is nice and has some shade around miles 6-8 and rolling hills. I don't think the weather will be to bad, because I like it warm. So let's see how the day will go.
Here is the link to the race and follow me and my check out my results later.
http://www.run4virginiawine.com/
http://www.run4virginiawine.com/race-info/results.aspx
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Try The Stick!!
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Post Broad Street Run
Well the weekend was great and now I'm really tired.
I got up so early to walk the dogs so that I could be out of my house before 6am. Then I had my group ready to load up the car and make our way to the FDR Park to park my car and set up for the Post Race tail-gate party. We all got on the shuttle bus to take us to the SEPTA subway station at Broad and Pattison. The Subway cars were so packed and totally congested.
When we arrived at the end of the line, Broad and Olney Stop everyone got out and was ready to go to their corals. I was in the 1st coral red that was right at the starting line.
The race started right on time at 8:30am and I was off too with 30,000+ runners.
I tried to keep a fast first mile time and then I wanted see how long I could hold that pace. Well I couldn't hold it that far. So I just settled in and tried to keep a 6:30-6:40 area pace for the entire run. And I did just that. I was able to finish in 65minutes and was really happy. I haven't seen a fast race like that in a while.
Here are my results straight from the Broad Street Run's website.
I got up so early to walk the dogs so that I could be out of my house before 6am. Then I had my group ready to load up the car and make our way to the FDR Park to park my car and set up for the Post Race tail-gate party. We all got on the shuttle bus to take us to the SEPTA subway station at Broad and Pattison. The Subway cars were so packed and totally congested.
When we arrived at the end of the line, Broad and Olney Stop everyone got out and was ready to go to their corals. I was in the 1st coral red that was right at the starting line.
The race started right on time at 8:30am and I was off too with 30,000+ runners.
I tried to keep a fast first mile time and then I wanted see how long I could hold that pace. Well I couldn't hold it that far. So I just settled in and tried to keep a 6:30-6:40 area pace for the entire run. And I did just that. I was able to finish in 65minutes and was really happy. I haven't seen a fast race like that in a while.
Here are my results straight from the Broad Street Run's website.
Bennett Brookstein #1084
Philadelphia, PA, USA Age: 40 Gender: M| Distance | 10M | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clock Time | 01:05:22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chip Time | 01:05:10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall Place | 511 / 33982 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gender Place | 455 / 14964 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division Place | 40 / 1801 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pace | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Split3Mile | 00:18:47 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Split5Mile | 00:31:56 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Split7Mile | 00:45:15 | Look up your results: http://resultsarchive.active.com/pages/searchform.jsp?rsID=127732 |
Saturday, May 5, 2012
This is it!!! Broad Street Run in Phila.
This is one of my favorite weeks to run, because one of my favorite races is this weekend, Broad Street Run. I've been running this race since middle school so I'm going on 22 years in a row. I love this week leading up to the race. I get all pumped up and I try to put myself in a good calm mental state. The BSR is one of the largest 10 miler races in the US. It is a straight point to point course with a half turn around city hall in Center City Philadelphia. The run starts around Broad and Olney and ends past Broad and Pattison in the Naval Base. http://www.broadstreetrun.com/upload/images/BCBSR_course-map2012.jpg and it's a great way to see the city of Philadelphia on a Sunday morning.
I'll be working at the Expo, that will be located at Lincoln Financial Field (where the Philadelphia Eagles Play) I will be selling The Stick. Of course one of the most beneficial training tools that you must have. Stop by my booth, #8 at the expo for a free massage. If you have not purchased one, then I guess you'd like to stay tight after the race.
Then Saturday night the Fairmount Running Club, will be hosting our annual BSR Pre-Pasta Party. It is a blast every year. We all relax, discuss the race, talk about strategy and most of all eat. The Pasta Party is not a late night event because everyone needs to get up nice and early to run the race in the morning.
Sunday of course is the big event!!!! The Broad Street Run!!!
The Run kicks off at 8:30 am, with some greeting from the mayor and race director. Then the run begins. This year I'm just trying to do my best with race and have a fun race. I'm not looking at killing myself but naturally I would like to have a great race finishing time.
My favorite event this weekend is the Fairmount Running Club Post Race Tailgate Party!!! it is one of the best times you can have after running. There is tons of food, drinks, stories, friends, enemies, dogs, and more. FRC has been hosting this event with several other clubs for many years too. The party will be in FDR Park, under I-95 (by the Skateboard park and the Baseball fields) Look for the FRC banner and a tent. If the weather is nice after the race we could be out there for hours.
Look back for more updates on post race to come.
I'll be working at the Expo, that will be located at Lincoln Financial Field (where the Philadelphia Eagles Play) I will be selling The Stick. Of course one of the most beneficial training tools that you must have. Stop by my booth, #8 at the expo for a free massage. If you have not purchased one, then I guess you'd like to stay tight after the race.
Then Saturday night the Fairmount Running Club, will be hosting our annual BSR Pre-Pasta Party. It is a blast every year. We all relax, discuss the race, talk about strategy and most of all eat. The Pasta Party is not a late night event because everyone needs to get up nice and early to run the race in the morning.
Sunday of course is the big event!!!! The Broad Street Run!!!
The Run kicks off at 8:30 am, with some greeting from the mayor and race director. Then the run begins. This year I'm just trying to do my best with race and have a fun race. I'm not looking at killing myself but naturally I would like to have a great race finishing time.
My favorite event this weekend is the Fairmount Running Club Post Race Tailgate Party!!! it is one of the best times you can have after running. There is tons of food, drinks, stories, friends, enemies, dogs, and more. FRC has been hosting this event with several other clubs for many years too. The party will be in FDR Park, under I-95 (by the Skateboard park and the Baseball fields) Look for the FRC banner and a tent. If the weather is nice after the race we could be out there for hours.
Look back for more updates on post race to come.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
17th Annual Dash for Organ Donation
The Organ Donor Dash is in support of Organ and Tissue Awareness donations Gift of Life Organization. The race was my 1st run for 2012 season with 3 other big races to follow in the next up in coming weeks.
The race was on 4/15/12 on West River Drive in Philadelphia. There was a 10k and a 5k race that both started out at the same time, at 10am. I ran the 10k which was an easy out and back course. The group stayed together until the 5k turnaround and then just the 10k runners still had another 2.5 miles until our turnaround.
I finally caught up to someone I know from FRC at the turnaround. I stayed with him for a little while and then had to increase my speed. I saw Steve Hamilton and Mike Alleruzzo when I was on my way back towards the Art Museum. Steve screams out Bennett your # 14, so I had to see if there was any chance of picking up my pace.
So I tried to increase my speed but there wasn't that much I could do but just hang on and try to let others pass me at the finish.
I was really happy with my results finishing 13th overall. 12 Male. 1st Male in my new age group. Time of 40:20
Also Carolyn Gray and John won awards for their age groups too!!
Here is our finish picture with our medals.
The race was on 4/15/12 on West River Drive in Philadelphia. There was a 10k and a 5k race that both started out at the same time, at 10am. I ran the 10k which was an easy out and back course. The group stayed together until the 5k turnaround and then just the 10k runners still had another 2.5 miles until our turnaround.
I finally caught up to someone I know from FRC at the turnaround. I stayed with him for a little while and then had to increase my speed. I saw Steve Hamilton and Mike Alleruzzo when I was on my way back towards the Art Museum. Steve screams out Bennett your # 14, so I had to see if there was any chance of picking up my pace.
So I tried to increase my speed but there wasn't that much I could do but just hang on and try to let others pass me at the finish.
I was really happy with my results finishing 13th overall. 12 Male. 1st Male in my new age group. Time of 40:20
Also Carolyn Gray and John won awards for their age groups too!!
Here is our finish picture with our medals.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Weekend Runs!
Trail Run Saturday 2/18/2012: Ran with Eugene leading and the group we ran the Wissihickon Trails in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. This run was about 8 miles with some nice challenging hills and hill repeats. JJ came along for the run too! He had a blast and saw so many other dogs on the trails.
A great run and I felt really strong on the climbs and took it easy on the flats. I wanted to beat my quads up on hills so that when I train on level ground I would be stronger. Plus this also helps when racing if you run harder on practice runs.
West River Drive out and Back 2/19/2012: Well I woke up really early with the crys of the baby Lillian and I couldn't go back to sleep. So I thought I would go the gym and run on the treadmill 4-5 miles. So I drive down and remembered that the gym didn't open until 8 am. So I couldn't wait and drove back home changed quickly and went for a run on West River Drive.
It was a little chilly at first on the way out. I think the temperature was in the 30's. I'm not like most runners and I'd rather be warmer from the start and stay warm.
Because I was only going to run a couple miles at the gym, I figure if I go outside, I might as well do more. So I ended up running 7 miles with a brief back workout at the gym. I was averaging miles in the 7:20 min/mile and I felt great. Especially after doing a hard trail run the day before. Running on the flat West River Drive was a great recovery run for my beat up legs.
Today wore my Brooks Pure Flow shoes, Brooks Spartan Pants, Brooks Essential Running Jacket.
A great run and I felt really strong on the climbs and took it easy on the flats. I wanted to beat my quads up on hills so that when I train on level ground I would be stronger. Plus this also helps when racing if you run harder on practice runs.
West River Drive out and Back 2/19/2012: Well I woke up really early with the crys of the baby Lillian and I couldn't go back to sleep. So I thought I would go the gym and run on the treadmill 4-5 miles. So I drive down and remembered that the gym didn't open until 8 am. So I couldn't wait and drove back home changed quickly and went for a run on West River Drive.
It was a little chilly at first on the way out. I think the temperature was in the 30's. I'm not like most runners and I'd rather be warmer from the start and stay warm.
Because I was only going to run a couple miles at the gym, I figure if I go outside, I might as well do more. So I ended up running 7 miles with a brief back workout at the gym. I was averaging miles in the 7:20 min/mile and I felt great. Especially after doing a hard trail run the day before. Running on the flat West River Drive was a great recovery run for my beat up legs.
Today wore my Brooks Pure Flow shoes, Brooks Spartan Pants, Brooks Essential Running Jacket.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The wait is almost here.....
I'm counting down for my break in action, so to speak. I will be writing in periodically on my blog infrequently for the moment, so please keep checking in. I'm getting nervous and scared on what will happen in the near future. I will be asking a lot of questions and hopefully getting some good advice.
Check back in on further details.
On another note JJ, the crazy cocker spaniel is an awesome runner. He watches me put on my running gear and starts to freak out. He wants to run with me every time. (JJ is in the bottom left of sitting in the back of my Jess's car after running the Christmas Race, running 6 min miles)
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