I just got home from my long run and was inputting my stats into my log on runningahead.com when I came across this video. It made me smile!
So my 10 miler was pretty good at a 9:35 pace. I did it on the treadmill since the middle of the day here in Tucson isn't exactly the best thing to do, unless you feel like dying. So I went to the gym prepared with a magazine, a book and an audio book. I started out with some walking and pushed it up to around 5 mph for the first mile, then progressed from there to between 6-6.7 mph for the rest. Overall I felt great!
Now I'm home Feeding the Warrior:), drinking Naked Juice Green Machine, and eating an orange and egg whites. I have another hour or so to rest and clean up around the house before I have to work. I only have one massage client today, then I'm gonna get a pedicure! My feet sure do need it. Then this evening I've got a bunch of computer work to do planning for our upcoming classes and workshops. Gotta work on emails, flyers, newsletters and other marketing stuff to get these classes full.
Then tonight I hope to end my day with a short yoga practice. Sounds like a great day to me!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
A late night humid run...
on grass after a day of beautiful rain. ran 4 miles, each one faster than the previous: 8:40, 8:31, 8:20, 8:10. it was nice running on the university campus after the students started today. there were about 6 other runners running the same mile lap so it felt like I had company even though I ran alone. home now, ready to rest for the evening, I'm dead tired.
on grass after a day of beautiful rain. ran 4 miles, each one faster than the previous: 8:40, 8:31, 8:20, 8:10. it was nice running on the university campus after the students started today. there were about 6 other runners running the same mile lap so it felt like I had company even though I ran alone. home now, ready to rest for the evening, I'm dead tired.
I barely made it.
I barely met my mileage this week. Today I knew I had to do 5.5 miles to reach my planned 28 for the week, but I had put it off until the evening when it would be a bit cooler outside. But we ended up at my parents house until 11 pm so as soon as we got home I jumped on the treadmill and started going. Of course I had to force myself to do it, going straight to bed seemed like a much better choice! But I popped in the mens olympic marathon coverage from Saturday that I missed (hubby and I had dinner plans at the same time as the event with some friends). So I got to watch the Kenyans win their first olympic marathon as I finished up my miles after midnight. I'm glad I'm getting my training off to a good start, even if I did procrastinate a bit!
Now it's time for a shower then off to bed...
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Back in training
Yes, I've been keeping up on my running even though I haven't blogged in about a month. And it's not even that I'm too busy to blog, but sometimes I just don't make the time for it. So here I am again, and I'll be back more regularly this time.
What has been going on since my last post? Well, for July I did make it to 100 miles. And the weird thing is that I reached exactly 100.27 which was also my exact mileage for June too. I have no idea how that happened but it's kinda cool! This month I don't know if I'll make it to 100 which is fine with me because during the next 4 months I'll be racking up those miles with my marathon training.
To save money and stay near home I've decided to do both the Tucson Marathon(Dec 7) and the PFChangs Rock n Roll Marathon(Jan 18), using the Tucson as a training run for the RnR. I've created my own training schedule that includes 5 runs that are 20+ miles. Since my life/work schedule varies not only weekly, but daily, I've only scheduled the total number of miles I want to accomplish for the week and the long run distance for the week. I'll fill in the in between miles depending on my schedule for the week. I also am planning on doing one 28 miler before the RnR, which isn't too common in marathon training. I know the Galloway plan does have runners go to about 29 miles before their event, but most training programs only have a few 20 milers. I know training runs over 20 miles aren't necessary but I'm just curious to see how it helps me in the day of the event. Here is my schedule.
If you look at the chart there are some Red sections and Blue Sections. The red means it's a race. The Blue means that is the night I plan on going out! So I know I can't plan a long run on the day after I go out and get to bed around 4 am! And I'm sticking to only going out either Friday or Saturday, but not both.
I'd also like to drop 5-10 lbs in the process, so I'll be tracking my weight on the chart and of course be blogging about those issues as well. I'm glad to be back to blogging. My goal during this training is to post at least 3 times a week to keep myself accountable.
What has been going on since my last post? Well, for July I did make it to 100 miles. And the weird thing is that I reached exactly 100.27 which was also my exact mileage for June too. I have no idea how that happened but it's kinda cool! This month I don't know if I'll make it to 100 which is fine with me because during the next 4 months I'll be racking up those miles with my marathon training.
To save money and stay near home I've decided to do both the Tucson Marathon(Dec 7) and the PFChangs Rock n Roll Marathon(Jan 18), using the Tucson as a training run for the RnR. I've created my own training schedule that includes 5 runs that are 20+ miles. Since my life/work schedule varies not only weekly, but daily, I've only scheduled the total number of miles I want to accomplish for the week and the long run distance for the week. I'll fill in the in between miles depending on my schedule for the week. I also am planning on doing one 28 miler before the RnR, which isn't too common in marathon training. I know the Galloway plan does have runners go to about 29 miles before their event, but most training programs only have a few 20 milers. I know training runs over 20 miles aren't necessary but I'm just curious to see how it helps me in the day of the event. Here is my schedule.
If you look at the chart there are some Red sections and Blue Sections. The red means it's a race. The Blue means that is the night I plan on going out! So I know I can't plan a long run on the day after I go out and get to bed around 4 am! And I'm sticking to only going out either Friday or Saturday, but not both.
I'd also like to drop 5-10 lbs in the process, so I'll be tracking my weight on the chart and of course be blogging about those issues as well. I'm glad to be back to blogging. My goal during this training is to post at least 3 times a week to keep myself accountable.
Monday, July 28, 2008
lazy
Last week I only made it to just under 11.5 miles and now my body doesn't want to get started again. It just got lazy! But I'm gonna have to push it and get my shoes on and out the door to make 100 miles again this month. With 5 days left I have 17 miles to go, pretty easy.
My hubby is gone this week so I have all the time to run. I just gotta do it!
My hubby is gone this week so I have all the time to run. I just gotta do it!
Friday, July 25, 2008
A light running week
I'm up to 6 miles this week and don't plan to push it much further. While in SF I danced a bunch, and being in heels and spinning mostly on my right foot, the right ball of my foot now has a bit of discomfort. Plus all the walking and teaching didn't help much either.
It's getting better and I should be back to normal milage next week. Today I'm back down to the weight I was when I left last week. The many fabulous restaurants in SF pushed me up three pounds. But no worries, it was all worth it!
I hope to spend some more time in the pool and on the yoga mat to keep up my fitness level without hurting my foot even more. It's amazing how good yoga has been for my weight loss. Not as much physically, but I now make more conscious food choices and even with nothing off limits I don't overdo it much anymore. I feel great!
I miss running, but the break is also pretty nice too!
It's getting better and I should be back to normal milage next week. Today I'm back down to the weight I was when I left last week. The many fabulous restaurants in SF pushed me up three pounds. But no worries, it was all worth it!
I hope to spend some more time in the pool and on the yoga mat to keep up my fitness level without hurting my foot even more. It's amazing how good yoga has been for my weight loss. Not as much physically, but I now make more conscious food choices and even with nothing off limits I don't overdo it much anymore. I feel great!
I miss running, but the break is also pretty nice too!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
A trip to San Francisco
That's right, I was traveling for the past week. It was business/fun trip - was flown out there to teach some private dance lessons for 11 hours and the rest was just hanging out, exploring and eating a ton!!I did get a few runs in while I was there. The first evening I headed from near Ghirardelli Square to Chrissy Field to the Golden Gate Bridge for an easy 7 miler. I was amazed by how many runners there were out, it was so great!! It was like I had people to run with, although I was running alone. I wish the running scene was that large here in Tucson.
That night I got to bed early so I could get an early run in before my day started. I headed down the same route but this time went over the Golden Gate Bridge and back for 10 miles. There were so many cyclists crossing the bridge on their way into the city for work. SF is a pretty active city and it motivated me to add an extra push to my own workouts.
My final run was on the hotel treadmill, a quick 4 miles before we headed out to explore the city. I usually go to SF once a year and each time I fall more in love with it! This time around I met some great people when I went out dancing in the evenings and really look forward to making another trip back.
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