Heading out for an easy 3. Though with the wind out there, may not feel so easy. Then I am DETERMINED to do P90x (one of the arm workouts) AND ab ripper. I will let you know how that goes!
Ache in my left shin---doesn't hurt to the touch though, so just a weird ache I think.
Run: Done.
Time: 1:45ish
Weather: comfortable temps cold wind, bouts of sleet (wtf?)
pace: 9:50--felt good...goal is to HIT those easy run/long run paces b/c I think it might help keep my legs fresher? Goal for weekend long run is to really, really, really try to run the targeted 10:25s. Though does anyone else find that sometimes the slower you run, the harder it feels?
Off to the basement to hang with Tony...
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wednesday Run
I decided I may attempt to use this blog as a Running Journal. I have found it helpful to delve into the archives and take note of where I was at certain points in training.
I had a rough, rough, rough 2 weeks at the beginning of April. Every run sucked. While a bad run can be disconcerting, a streak of bad runs can really mess with you. But my legs are back. And my runs have felt decent.
I signed up for the Mother's Day/Father's Day 5ks. I am scared because I have never run a 5k and the whole pacing thing will be a mystery.
Today I did a speed workout. I have not had a good speed workout in months. And months. And months. Needless to say, I was a tad apprehensive. Luckily it was an interval run and not a tempo (I despise tempos). I was set to run 6 miles with 3x1600s @ 8:21 with 800 jogs between each. I ran my mile warm up at a very comfortable pace (between 10:30 and 11). And then hit it for my first mile. And I almost died. I ran it in 7:50. I hated life. And wanted to just quit the whole work out. But I was too far away from my car anyhow. I walked the 800 (I started this habit last spring/summer and not sure I can break it). Psyched myself up for another one. Decided to just run it at a pace that "felt" fast w/o looking at my watch. If I hit 8:21, great, if I was slower--whatevs. Again. I almost died. I ran it in 7:40. Walked the 800. Decided whatever I do for the last mile was going to be good enough. Ran it in 7:37. Did my mile cool down at a 10:30ish pace.
No clue what I will be able to do for 3.1 straight miles.
Time of run: 2:30
Place: Boulevard
Weather: FREEZING and raining and windy
I had a rough, rough, rough 2 weeks at the beginning of April. Every run sucked. While a bad run can be disconcerting, a streak of bad runs can really mess with you. But my legs are back. And my runs have felt decent.
I signed up for the Mother's Day/Father's Day 5ks. I am scared because I have never run a 5k and the whole pacing thing will be a mystery.
Today I did a speed workout. I have not had a good speed workout in months. And months. And months. Needless to say, I was a tad apprehensive. Luckily it was an interval run and not a tempo (I despise tempos). I was set to run 6 miles with 3x1600s @ 8:21 with 800 jogs between each. I ran my mile warm up at a very comfortable pace (between 10:30 and 11). And then hit it for my first mile. And I almost died. I ran it in 7:50. I hated life. And wanted to just quit the whole work out. But I was too far away from my car anyhow. I walked the 800 (I started this habit last spring/summer and not sure I can break it). Psyched myself up for another one. Decided to just run it at a pace that "felt" fast w/o looking at my watch. If I hit 8:21, great, if I was slower--whatevs. Again. I almost died. I ran it in 7:40. Walked the 800. Decided whatever I do for the last mile was going to be good enough. Ran it in 7:37. Did my mile cool down at a 10:30ish pace.
No clue what I will be able to do for 3.1 straight miles.
Time of run: 2:30
Place: Boulevard
Weather: FREEZING and raining and windy
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Brrr
The streak of lovely long runs ended today. My ten miles today sucked. It was f'ng COLD. And WINDY. And like an idiot, I chose to run by the water. I was tired--my mind was ahead of me the whole time. And it was just gross. But I do love getting a nice long run in on Saturday morning--I have it behind me then AND can justify some treats too.
Entering a recovery week. Which I know is lame since I am not even training for anything--but I will take it.
Realizing I really do need to up my weight lifting. Which won't be hard to do since I am currently doing none. Have to figure out a way to incorporate P90 into my weeks. I have yet to successfully balance running with lifting/cross training.
Entering a recovery week. Which I know is lame since I am not even training for anything--but I will take it.
Realizing I really do need to up my weight lifting. Which won't be hard to do since I am currently doing none. Have to figure out a way to incorporate P90 into my weeks. I have yet to successfully balance running with lifting/cross training.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Run run run
So that long run left me a tad sore. I took yesterday as an off day and today did a five mile "easy" run. I am opting out of a speed workout this week. I realized a couple of minutes into my run that I don't really need to worry about hitting them since I am training for....nothing? Planning on a couple of easy three milers this week and another 10 mile long run this weekend.
My lower calf on my left leg is tight and bothering me a bit. While logically I know that this is the result of 10 miles of pavement and shoulder running--it still scares me a bit because before my stress fracture became very painful, I was experiencing lower calf pain. I know the two are probably not related but...So it looks like I might need to hit the blvd for my long run this weekend.
I am typically a "song" person--I like songs. Not artists. I pick and choose. But for whatever reason, I decided to listen to Black Eyed Peas the other day (normally I rely only on a couple of their songs)--and I LOVE running to them. Love em or hate em as artists, they do indeed provide a great beat for running. And I also learned that every one of their songs has filthy lyrics.
Glad to say I don't even quite recall the last treadmill run I had. Here's to hoping the gym membership is in hibernation for the year!
My lower calf on my left leg is tight and bothering me a bit. While logically I know that this is the result of 10 miles of pavement and shoulder running--it still scares me a bit because before my stress fracture became very painful, I was experiencing lower calf pain. I know the two are probably not related but...So it looks like I might need to hit the blvd for my long run this weekend.
I am typically a "song" person--I like songs. Not artists. I pick and choose. But for whatever reason, I decided to listen to Black Eyed Peas the other day (normally I rely only on a couple of their songs)--and I LOVE running to them. Love em or hate em as artists, they do indeed provide a great beat for running. And I also learned that every one of their songs has filthy lyrics.
Glad to say I don't even quite recall the last treadmill run I had. Here's to hoping the gym membership is in hibernation for the year!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Another week...
Had a great long run again today...I am a middle of run person--usually kind of slow to warm up (first mile or two) and then I tend to run out of gas at the end. Those middle miles are fantastic though--especially when they happen to be over very flat ground.
The weather was great for a run-a little chilly and I made the mistake of wearing thermal pants that are NOT running pants. You may not think this is a big deal but it is when said pants sag at the crotch a bit (for lack of a more eloquent way of putting it) and your inner thighs are destroyed due to the intense chafing that occurred. OW.
My shin feels fine. I do have some odd inner ankle-ish pain on my left leg (the stress fracture leg)--I assume completely unrelated. Probably doesn't help that I need new sneakers. I cannot do another long run with them--thankfully Friday is payday. I also need to stay away from the pavement for the rest of my runs this week since today's was a road run. Too much pavement running is never good for me.
I have been struggling BIG time with my tempos. For some perspective-today's run averaged 9:07s (which includes 10mm for the first 2). I felt great. But last Tuesday's speed workout tempo with 8:43s--I had to stop after 2 miles. Go figure. This week's speed workout is intervals so I think it will be fine.
The weather was great for a run-a little chilly and I made the mistake of wearing thermal pants that are NOT running pants. You may not think this is a big deal but it is when said pants sag at the crotch a bit (for lack of a more eloquent way of putting it) and your inner thighs are destroyed due to the intense chafing that occurred. OW.
My shin feels fine. I do have some odd inner ankle-ish pain on my left leg (the stress fracture leg)--I assume completely unrelated. Probably doesn't help that I need new sneakers. I cannot do another long run with them--thankfully Friday is payday. I also need to stay away from the pavement for the rest of my runs this week since today's was a road run. Too much pavement running is never good for me.
I have been struggling BIG time with my tempos. For some perspective-today's run averaged 9:07s (which includes 10mm for the first 2). I felt great. But last Tuesday's speed workout tempo with 8:43s--I had to stop after 2 miles. Go figure. This week's speed workout is intervals so I think it will be fine.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Outdoor Running
Had a fantastic long run yesterday...the weather was "warm", in the sun with the wind at my back, it felt great. Heading into the wind with the sun hiding, a tad cold. But it was still so fantastic to be running outside. Have I mentioned how much I hate the gym and treadmill running?
I ran along a well traveled road, and as the banks of snow are inching away, they are revealing the trash that people have been tossing out their car windows all winter long. People are slobs. Diapers, juice bottles, wrappers--you name it, I saw it.
I also ran sans Garmin, which was a terrifying thought since I have become a slave to the Garmin. Which is prohably part of the problem. It felt great to just RUN. And I ended up having a fantastic run--well under target but yet felt fantastic.
Can't wait to run outside again...tomorrow I think. Conference week this week which means getting creative with my work out schedule. Ok. Not really creative but I can't run at the times I normally do...but the extra light in the evenings should allow me to do my runs no problem.
Oh and I continue to follow a training program that coincides with the 1/2 in May. Which I haven't signed up for and I really am not sure if I am doing it. But if I don't follow a training program? I won't run.
Good luck everyone trying to get into B2B--trying to get a number is more anxiety provoking than the actual race!!!
I ran along a well traveled road, and as the banks of snow are inching away, they are revealing the trash that people have been tossing out their car windows all winter long. People are slobs. Diapers, juice bottles, wrappers--you name it, I saw it.
I also ran sans Garmin, which was a terrifying thought since I have become a slave to the Garmin. Which is prohably part of the problem. It felt great to just RUN. And I ended up having a fantastic run--well under target but yet felt fantastic.
Can't wait to run outside again...tomorrow I think. Conference week this week which means getting creative with my work out schedule. Ok. Not really creative but I can't run at the times I normally do...but the extra light in the evenings should allow me to do my runs no problem.
Oh and I continue to follow a training program that coincides with the 1/2 in May. Which I haven't signed up for and I really am not sure if I am doing it. But if I don't follow a training program? I won't run.
Good luck everyone trying to get into B2B--trying to get a number is more anxiety provoking than the actual race!!!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Turning
I am feeling stronger each run. I had a great 8 mile run this morning--I love starting my Saturdays with a nice run--energizes me for the day and always puts me in a more patient mood as well. My leg feels good. I do have twitches of pain from time to time but I am not sure if it is phantom pain or psychosomatic or something. Probably.
The "warm" temps today makes me think that outdoor running will be back quite soon--roads around here are finally clearing--can't wait to say goodbye to the treadmill!
The "warm" temps today makes me think that outdoor running will be back quite soon--roads around here are finally clearing--can't wait to say goodbye to the treadmill!
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