Not sure why I haven't blogged at all this past week... so here is the skinny on how it went:
Tuesday, September 14 -
Cross training (bike) 30:00, upper body weights. Not a completely inspired workout, but satisfied that I got up and went to the gym and completed it.
Wednesday, September 15 -
3 miles with the dog = horrible. The dog got shaved on Monday and came home looking very unfit. He has not been running in quite a while since Dave started running at the gym and near his office. His 10 1/2 year old skin is sagging and he is looking like Mr. Fatty Blatso, so I told him I'd take him running now that I'm faster and better than I used to be. Ugh. He was horrible. We did 3 miles and he stopped a bajillion times to sniff and mark. I'd just get into a rhythm and he would basically sit down while we were running and pull on the leash to stop. Jerk. I was so ticked at him by the end that I started yelling at him. I will not take him running until after the race - at that point, we will learn to run together and do lots of practicing so he can get back into it. He used to be a good runner - according to Dave - but he is really out of practice and I'm not dealing with that crap while training, when I need to keep my confidence up.
Thursday, September 16 - nothing. Had no motivation to do intervals, and I wanted to sleep so I stayed home.
Friday, September 17 - 3.2 miles
This is normally a cross training day, but I didn't feel like doing it or going to the gym and I didn't want to have another rest day. Besides, I wanted a better showing that I had had on Wednesday. Much better run, although a little more difficult than I anticipated.
Saturday, September 18 - 8.5 miles
Was supposed to meet a friend at Old Plank Trails. I was going to run 10 and she'd drop when she was ready to be done (she normally does 5). She didn't show up, so I went out on my own. I did not do well. I stopped at mile 1 to take my shirt off and that, I think, was the killer - once i stopped, i was done for. I took a lot of walking breaks throughout and decided that my desire to do 10 even though the schedule said 8 was just being dumb, so i stuck with 8 and made myself believe that I wasn't failing by cutting 2 miles out. Mile 6.5 - 8.5 were very difficult as I was having digestive issues and had to stop frequently to walk until I felt okay to run again, which almost immediately made me cramp up again and need to walk. My pace was terrible because of all of that. I've had that issue before, however, not for that long of a distance... not sure what I could have done differently. I also felt pretty tired from the very beginning. I started running at 6:10, but I had been up since 4 am - not sure why. My legs also felt pretty heavy and tired, perhaps from running the day before. It wasn't the worst run I've had, but I wouldn't place it in the good category at all.
4 and 2 next week and then the race. After that, I'm going to work on running with the dog and doing less miles in each run, but more runs during the week. Perhaps 3 miles/day with 5-6 on Saturday? Not quite sure. There is a 5k in Orland on October 2 that I'd like to run in, I need to discuss that with Dave and see what his schedule is. I've only run one 5k and did horribly - I feel like I need to do this in order to conquer it.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday September 13, 2010
Workout: 5.08 miles - tapering begins!
Time: 49:52
Pace: 9:48
Weight: 126.8
This was horrible. Every step I took was a major effort. My legs hurt, my body was tired. I had to mentally will my way through the entire run and did much more walking than I usually do.
Tomorrow is another day.
Time: 49:52
Pace: 9:48
Weight: 126.8
This was horrible. Every step I took was a major effort. My legs hurt, my body was tired. I had to mentally will my way through the entire run and did much more walking than I usually do.
Tomorrow is another day.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Saturday September 11, 2010
Workout: 12.25 miles
Time: 2:02:14
Pace: average 10:00/mile
Weight: 126.0
Ran at Old Plank Trail again this morning. It was drizzling as I left the driveway and I thought about going back inside and going out later since Cornbread was taking the girls to the office all day, but then I realized that I wouldn't be able to go back to sleep anyway, so I decided to suck it up and head out there. I got there at about 5:50 and it was still pitch dark and didn't look to be lightening any time soon because of the overcast sky. I was a bit nervous about running by myself in the dark on a deserted trail... I wasn't scared, but was coming to the conclusion that it simply was not a wise decision. I decided to wait 10 minutes to see if it lightened up and if it didn't I would head home (20 minutes drive). At that point another car parked in the parking lot. Within the next few minutes - actually right at the point that I decided to leave and go home - a guy got out of the car and started running the trail in the direction I was planning to go. That gave me some confidence that someone else was out there (and ahead of me scaring the boogyman away if need be), so I got out of the car and started in the drizzle.
I was planning to go out 4 miles, come back, stop at the car for a drink and then go out 2 miles in the opposite direction and come back. I felt really good for the first leg. Initially I planned to try to run the first 4 miles / 10 songs and then take a walking break. As I got closer I decided mile 4 or the end of song 10, whichever came last. Song 10 ended at about 4 1/2 miles, so I decided to go to 5 miles, then at 5 miles I decided to go to song 15 (which would be about 6 miles), then at song 15 decided to go to the car. I made it to 7 miles without walking before my body just stopped and I took a short walking break. Got to the car (8 miles), drank some gatorade and then remembered I had a 100 calorie pack of almonds in my purse... not ideal, but calories nonetheless, so I shoveled them in, stopped at a drinking fountain on my way out for the last leg and went on my way.
As I began the last 4 miles I knew I was tired... although i was feeling a bit reenergized from the short break and the calories, I knew my body was being taxed and was tired. I remembered Amy writing in her running blog about learning the art of walking BEFORE being tired, so I determined I would stop for a short walk after every 3 songs. I made it 3 songs, and then I made it 2 songs and then 1 song. My body was DONE :)
I ran into a friend at 11.5/11.75 miles - right before the hill up the bridge. We stopped to chat for a couple of minutes. I had been bound and determined to run the entire last two songs to the car (probably 3/4 of a mile), which included running up that hill, but I wasn't disappointed to stop to chat during that last section right before that hill :) I did end up running that hill, I just happened to caught my breath for a minute or two beforehand.
Overall it was a great run. I felt good for a huge portion of it. I did not do well afterward, though. I was exhausted. I did not sleep well the night before. I was not well hydrated. And I was in no mood to make myself a protein shake or any other food or drink any water afterward. This = recipe for a disaster:) I went to bed at 9:30 and dozed for an hour, but when I woke up my body hurt everywhere and I really had to mentally battle to get out of bed. I went down and had a cup of coffee and felt a lot better and had a whole lot more energy. I laid low for the day, though, and just hung out by myself and picked up the house.
I am ready for this race. I am excited to get it over with so I don't have to do these long runs anymore! I start tapering this coming week which I'm very excited about. I run 5 on Mon, 3 on Wed, 8 on Sat, 4 on Mon, 2 on Wed and then 2 days of rest before the race. 22 more miles before the race! And then Jason is trying to get me to do the 5/3 RiverBank Run in May - 15 miles. I told him to talk to me at Christmas because there is NO WAY I would commit to running that right now. I hate these long runs. HATE.THEM. I don't think my body is meant to run that many miles at one time. I'm good for 8. Actually, I was pretty good for 10 this morning, but after that it is purely mental will power to continue and every step hurts. I have no idea how people run more than this and how they more than double what I did this morning. Thinking about the training for a marathon makes me want to cry, let alone the race itself. I'm glad some people can and will do them, but I don't think a marathon is ever in my future.
Time: 2:02:14
Pace: average 10:00/mile
Weight: 126.0
Ran at Old Plank Trail again this morning. It was drizzling as I left the driveway and I thought about going back inside and going out later since Cornbread was taking the girls to the office all day, but then I realized that I wouldn't be able to go back to sleep anyway, so I decided to suck it up and head out there. I got there at about 5:50 and it was still pitch dark and didn't look to be lightening any time soon because of the overcast sky. I was a bit nervous about running by myself in the dark on a deserted trail... I wasn't scared, but was coming to the conclusion that it simply was not a wise decision. I decided to wait 10 minutes to see if it lightened up and if it didn't I would head home (20 minutes drive). At that point another car parked in the parking lot. Within the next few minutes - actually right at the point that I decided to leave and go home - a guy got out of the car and started running the trail in the direction I was planning to go. That gave me some confidence that someone else was out there (and ahead of me scaring the boogyman away if need be), so I got out of the car and started in the drizzle.
I was planning to go out 4 miles, come back, stop at the car for a drink and then go out 2 miles in the opposite direction and come back. I felt really good for the first leg. Initially I planned to try to run the first 4 miles / 10 songs and then take a walking break. As I got closer I decided mile 4 or the end of song 10, whichever came last. Song 10 ended at about 4 1/2 miles, so I decided to go to 5 miles, then at 5 miles I decided to go to song 15 (which would be about 6 miles), then at song 15 decided to go to the car. I made it to 7 miles without walking before my body just stopped and I took a short walking break. Got to the car (8 miles), drank some gatorade and then remembered I had a 100 calorie pack of almonds in my purse... not ideal, but calories nonetheless, so I shoveled them in, stopped at a drinking fountain on my way out for the last leg and went on my way.
As I began the last 4 miles I knew I was tired... although i was feeling a bit reenergized from the short break and the calories, I knew my body was being taxed and was tired. I remembered Amy writing in her running blog about learning the art of walking BEFORE being tired, so I determined I would stop for a short walk after every 3 songs. I made it 3 songs, and then I made it 2 songs and then 1 song. My body was DONE :)
I ran into a friend at 11.5/11.75 miles - right before the hill up the bridge. We stopped to chat for a couple of minutes. I had been bound and determined to run the entire last two songs to the car (probably 3/4 of a mile), which included running up that hill, but I wasn't disappointed to stop to chat during that last section right before that hill :) I did end up running that hill, I just happened to caught my breath for a minute or two beforehand.
Overall it was a great run. I felt good for a huge portion of it. I did not do well afterward, though. I was exhausted. I did not sleep well the night before. I was not well hydrated. And I was in no mood to make myself a protein shake or any other food or drink any water afterward. This = recipe for a disaster:) I went to bed at 9:30 and dozed for an hour, but when I woke up my body hurt everywhere and I really had to mentally battle to get out of bed. I went down and had a cup of coffee and felt a lot better and had a whole lot more energy. I laid low for the day, though, and just hung out by myself and picked up the house.
I am ready for this race. I am excited to get it over with so I don't have to do these long runs anymore! I start tapering this coming week which I'm very excited about. I run 5 on Mon, 3 on Wed, 8 on Sat, 4 on Mon, 2 on Wed and then 2 days of rest before the race. 22 more miles before the race! And then Jason is trying to get me to do the 5/3 RiverBank Run in May - 15 miles. I told him to talk to me at Christmas because there is NO WAY I would commit to running that right now. I hate these long runs. HATE.THEM. I don't think my body is meant to run that many miles at one time. I'm good for 8. Actually, I was pretty good for 10 this morning, but after that it is purely mental will power to continue and every step hurts. I have no idea how people run more than this and how they more than double what I did this morning. Thinking about the training for a marathon makes me want to cry, let alone the race itself. I'm glad some people can and will do them, but I don't think a marathon is ever in my future.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday September 9, 2010
Workout: Intervals on the treadmill
Time: 32:15
Distance: 3.25 miles
Average Pace: 9:51
Weight: 125.2
Intervals:
1:00 at 4.0
1:00 at 6.0
1:00 at 6.5
1:00 at 7.0
1:00 at 7.5
Repeat
This wasn't the best workout of my life, but considering the fact that I went to bed with really no intention of working out this morning, I would say it was successful. I had wanted to get a little more sleep this morning so I didn't feel like getting up at the crack of dawn to do intervals. I figured having a rest day wouldn't be the end of the world, but when Cornbread's alarm went off at 6 and I knew I wouldn't fall back to sleep, I figured I might as well get up and do some intervals.
I didn't do them very well, but at least I completed them.
I counted my points yesterday and did well - My daily point target is 18 + I earned 6 activity points. I ate 19.5 points. I was pretty hungry most of the day, which makes me irritated that I have to count points, but I got through it. I haven't been drinking water like I should be, but I'm happy to see the scale go down by miniscule increments nonetheless. I again ran errands for a good portion of yesterday afternoon... I need a day of just being home.
Time: 32:15
Distance: 3.25 miles
Average Pace: 9:51
Weight: 125.2
Intervals:
1:00 at 4.0
1:00 at 6.0
1:00 at 6.5
1:00 at 7.0
1:00 at 7.5
Repeat
This wasn't the best workout of my life, but considering the fact that I went to bed with really no intention of working out this morning, I would say it was successful. I had wanted to get a little more sleep this morning so I didn't feel like getting up at the crack of dawn to do intervals. I figured having a rest day wouldn't be the end of the world, but when Cornbread's alarm went off at 6 and I knew I wouldn't fall back to sleep, I figured I might as well get up and do some intervals.
I didn't do them very well, but at least I completed them.
I counted my points yesterday and did well - My daily point target is 18 + I earned 6 activity points. I ate 19.5 points. I was pretty hungry most of the day, which makes me irritated that I have to count points, but I got through it. I haven't been drinking water like I should be, but I'm happy to see the scale go down by miniscule increments nonetheless. I again ran errands for a good portion of yesterday afternoon... I need a day of just being home.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday September 8, 2010
Workout: 6.3 miles
Time: 59:45
Pace: 9:31
Weight: 125.4
Had a really, really good run this morning. I could tell I was running fast, but I felt awesome. Best run I've had in a good while - perhaps taking a week off wasn't a bad thing.
Kind of got caught up in running errands yesterday and didn't count points. I'm redoing my kitchen cabinets and ran all over looking for hinges that would fit and didn't eat breakfast and didn't have a chance to figure out points for the food that I'd eaten. I sat down and have figured some of them out today, so I'm good to go now. Still need to drink more water.
Time: 59:45
Pace: 9:31
Weight: 125.4
Had a really, really good run this morning. I could tell I was running fast, but I felt awesome. Best run I've had in a good while - perhaps taking a week off wasn't a bad thing.
Kind of got caught up in running errands yesterday and didn't count points. I'm redoing my kitchen cabinets and ran all over looking for hinges that would fit and didn't eat breakfast and didn't have a chance to figure out points for the food that I'd eaten. I sat down and have figured some of them out today, so I'm good to go now. Still need to drink more water.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday September 7, 2010
Workout: 25:00 cross training + upper body
Weight: 126.4 (I think)
Went to the gym this morning. I am hopping back on the horse. All excuses are being thrown out and I am forging ahead with a renewed energy. I got my kitchen and family room painted, my cabinets are in the process of being painted and I feel some major self-discipline coming back. Seeing 129 on the scale may have had a little to do with it:) But having that major painting project out of the way frees up space in my head for other goals and thoughts so that has a lot to do with it too.
I did 25 minutes on the stationary bike and then upper body weights. My heart rate was in the 130's, which I consider a good number for the bike. I was not trying to kill it, but rather just doing some normal cross training. Weights were also good.
I rejoined Weight Watchers because I could do so without paying the registration fee. I rejoin mainly for the ability to use the recipe builder. I have just slightly more than a month to get down a few pounds and I'm going to do it - there is no half-hearted feeling about it this time. I will portion and count and get there.
Weight: 126.4 (I think)
Went to the gym this morning. I am hopping back on the horse. All excuses are being thrown out and I am forging ahead with a renewed energy. I got my kitchen and family room painted, my cabinets are in the process of being painted and I feel some major self-discipline coming back. Seeing 129 on the scale may have had a little to do with it:) But having that major painting project out of the way frees up space in my head for other goals and thoughts so that has a lot to do with it too.
I did 25 minutes on the stationary bike and then upper body weights. My heart rate was in the 130's, which I consider a good number for the bike. I was not trying to kill it, but rather just doing some normal cross training. Weights were also good.
I rejoined Weight Watchers because I could do so without paying the registration fee. I rejoin mainly for the ability to use the recipe builder. I have just slightly more than a month to get down a few pounds and I'm going to do it - there is no half-hearted feeling about it this time. I will portion and count and get there.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Monday September 6, 2010
Workout: 6.3 miles on the treadmill
Weight: who knows - 180?
Pace: 6.3 mph 0% incline
Two Years Ago
After having taken a week off, I got back to it this morning. I had intended to run outside, however when I woke up I heard and saw swirling winds in the trees. There was no way I was running in that. Its pretty crappy out anyway... wet, windy, dreary. The run was good. I had a book, which helped. I also have a whole bunch of new music - most of it is probably too fast for me, but I enjoyed listening to it.
I unintentionally took all of last week off. I woke up Monday and morning and just didn't feel like running. It wasn't that I was too tired or the weather was bad - I just didn't feel like doing it. And that feeling continued throughout the week. I intended to run 11 1/2 on Saturday, but we had a sleepover and the girls didn't go to sleep until after 12:30 and I, for some reason, woke up several times throughout the night. I was slightly bummed that I didn't get that long run in, but its okay.
I'm pretty fed up with my weight. Its been as high as 128.8, but I know some of it is due to water retention based on the fact that I gain and lose 2-3 pounds over night AND my hands, right elbow and right shoulder are falling asleep at night. Its pretty bad right now... I'm painting the kitchen and the cabinets so the addition motion in my wrist is contributing to the numbness. Drinking a lot of water usually helps that, too, but I haven't taken the time to do it. I need to get back to a good hydration level and start counting some points, I guess. I don't want to be this weight (whatever it is) on our anniversary.
Weight: who knows - 180?
Pace: 6.3 mph 0% incline
Two Years Ago
After having taken a week off, I got back to it this morning. I had intended to run outside, however when I woke up I heard and saw swirling winds in the trees. There was no way I was running in that. Its pretty crappy out anyway... wet, windy, dreary. The run was good. I had a book, which helped. I also have a whole bunch of new music - most of it is probably too fast for me, but I enjoyed listening to it.
I unintentionally took all of last week off. I woke up Monday and morning and just didn't feel like running. It wasn't that I was too tired or the weather was bad - I just didn't feel like doing it. And that feeling continued throughout the week. I intended to run 11 1/2 on Saturday, but we had a sleepover and the girls didn't go to sleep until after 12:30 and I, for some reason, woke up several times throughout the night. I was slightly bummed that I didn't get that long run in, but its okay.
I'm pretty fed up with my weight. Its been as high as 128.8, but I know some of it is due to water retention based on the fact that I gain and lose 2-3 pounds over night AND my hands, right elbow and right shoulder are falling asleep at night. Its pretty bad right now... I'm painting the kitchen and the cabinets so the addition motion in my wrist is contributing to the numbness. Drinking a lot of water usually helps that, too, but I haven't taken the time to do it. I need to get back to a good hydration level and start counting some points, I guess. I don't want to be this weight (whatever it is) on our anniversary.
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