Training Log Archive: dkonotopetz

5-4 loss vs. the Novotel Spitfires, 1 goal (PPG). Finished the regular season with a 6 W 12 L record which puts us last in the league and a match-up with Aware in the best of 3 first round playoff match-up. Personally finished tied for 7th with 4 other players in the regular season league scoring with 11 goals, 10 assists for 21 points and 7.5 PIM in 15 games.

Warm-up.

5-3 loss vs. True.

Finally after all the years of trying to run in the IAAF Gold Label Standard Charterd Hong Kong Marathon I finally got in. My 4th Standard Chartered Marathon (Bangkok- 2012, 2014, Singapore- 2012, Kuala Lumpur- 2013, Nairobi- 2016). The race started bright and early at 6:10 am. and headed north on Nathan Rd. while it was still dark. I started out at a comfortable pace running with the masses on the crowded road. I hit the 10 km. mark in 48:47, which was a little slower then projected. I took a gel at the 10 km. and 15 km. marks. After some inclines going over bridges, I passed the halfway point in 1:44:08. I took another gel at the 25 km, mark. At the 28 km. mark I had to take my first walking break for about 1 minute. I took another gel at the 30 km. mark. I then needed to take a longer walking break just before the 35 km. while going through the stuffy Western Harbour Tunnel and I took a final gel. Just before 37 km. I officially "hit the wall" and most of my energy was gone, which resulting in many walking beaks and lots of people passing me. As the finish was getting closer I manager to run the last 2.195 km. I placed 1,611/4,752 overall and 255/428 in the Men's Senior (20-35) category.

Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7345050
Results: https://results.sporthive.com/events/6501067205981...
Race Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPqwfHnIxrg

Warm-up.

A decent effort with good pacing throughout, as I managed to maintain my position. First 5 km.- 21:13, last 5 km.- 22:00. Drobbed 4 people in the last half (3 in my age group). Placed 50/4,224 overall and 12/478 in the 30-39 age group. The winner was 32:51!

Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7345038
Results: https://my1.raceresult.com/117142/?lang=en#1_D699E...
Race Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpXdxutDIYc

Warm-up.

6-1 loss vs. Aware.

Warm-up.

7-3 loss vs. True (Rescheduled Game), 1 goal, 1 assist, 2.5 PIM.

Warm-up.

With the recent pollution problems (2+ weeks) and schools closed on Thursday and Friday because of it there was questions if this race was even going to be held until the final announcement at 12:00 pm. on Saturday! The race went ahead as planned. Apparently the PM 2.5 levels were "lower". I could see the particles in the lights at the start! I started out at a comfortable pace and after not too long I could feel my chest likely due to the air. I kept going and it was not too bad, as I passed the first water stop at 2 km. with a posted PM level of 26 (not too bad). The second water stop posted a PM level of 31 (also not too bad). I kept pushing along and I passed 3 people in the final 2 km. I placed 76th overall and 14th in the 30-39 age group.

Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7339960
Results: https://www.sportsplits.com/m3/individual?c=1&...
Race Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbM6YTFQYvQ

Warm-up.

5-4 win vs. the Novotel Spitfires, 1 goal (GTG).