Week 4 of training is over. I have felt stronger. My weight seems up, which is strange. Maybe I'm gaining muscle? I hope so.
Planned: 14 miles
Sunday – off
Monday – bike / lift
Tuesday – 3 miles / broomball
Wednesday – bike / broomball
Thursday – 3m iles / lift
Friday – 2 miles
Saturday – 6 miles
Actual: 11.5 miles + broomball madness
Sunday – off
Monday – Spinning at AMIG. Didn't lift :(
Tuesday – ran 3 miles / broomball
Wednesday – More spinning at AMIG...and tired tired legs / broomball
Thursday – REST. Wow was I tired by this point.
Friday – 2.5 miles from the house.
Saturday – ran 6 miles at Sharon Woods to get some hills in.
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Showing posts with label Running. Show all posts
Sunday, February 1, 2015
6 Hilly Miles at Sharon Woods
Saturday we made a plan for me to be able to leave and run without the worries of leaving Harley-dog and her anxiety behind. It was great.
I worked all morning. At a good stopping point, I got dressed and drove to Sharon Woods for a couple hilly laps. It's about a 2.5 mile loop, so I figured I could do that, then a bit more and finish up no problem.
I started a "backwards" direction so I'd end up with the shorter loop option for that extra mile. Sharon Woods is hilly, but they are quick hills. It was interesting warming up on them. First mile was 11:06, but I didn't care. That was fine.
I began to get into a rhythm, just moving along, letting my legs stay loose on the downhills and just being steady on the uphills. I was listening to another Invisibilia podcast which really had my attention. So I was super relaxed and didn't even hear my breathing. But it was probably loud, going by how everyone moved over when I came up on them :)
Around 2.5 I turned around and headed the other way, facing the hills from a different direction. I'm not really sure if one way is easier or not. It just really feels rolling.
When I got to about 4.5, my podcast was over. I thought maybe I'd just tune into my body more for the last bit, but I was worried I'd psych myself out. The run was going so well, I didn't want my stupid mind getting in the way. So I quickly stopped to cue up the one song on my phone: "Survival" by Muse. I don't know what it is about that song, but I really really love it. I like how it builds, and it is about racing...so maybe that's why.
I hit repeat and took got moving. Unfortunately, the beat of the song is slightly slower than my foot pace. But it got me up some hills pretty nicely. I couldn't believe how quick my legs were moving.
Last mile was 9:36.
Woohooo!!!!! After 5 hills miles, I just chucked off a 9:36 pace...and it felt easy??
I think I have some serious evaluation to do with music, my pace, and how they all work together. Because I don't know what happened there, but I'm pretty certain I wouldn't have been able to do that without music. I just beat myself up way too much when all I have is my own mind to keep me company.
Splits:
11:01, 10:40, 10:48, 10:34, 10:39, 9:36. Average was 10:33 for 6 hilly miles. I'm happy with that.
I worked all morning. At a good stopping point, I got dressed and drove to Sharon Woods for a couple hilly laps. It's about a 2.5 mile loop, so I figured I could do that, then a bit more and finish up no problem.
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| View from a flatter part of the trail. Across the pond is another side of the trail. |
I started a "backwards" direction so I'd end up with the shorter loop option for that extra mile. Sharon Woods is hilly, but they are quick hills. It was interesting warming up on them. First mile was 11:06, but I didn't care. That was fine.
I began to get into a rhythm, just moving along, letting my legs stay loose on the downhills and just being steady on the uphills. I was listening to another Invisibilia podcast which really had my attention. So I was super relaxed and didn't even hear my breathing. But it was probably loud, going by how everyone moved over when I came up on them :)
Around 2.5 I turned around and headed the other way, facing the hills from a different direction. I'm not really sure if one way is easier or not. It just really feels rolling.
When I got to about 4.5, my podcast was over. I thought maybe I'd just tune into my body more for the last bit, but I was worried I'd psych myself out. The run was going so well, I didn't want my stupid mind getting in the way. So I quickly stopped to cue up the one song on my phone: "Survival" by Muse. I don't know what it is about that song, but I really really love it. I like how it builds, and it is about racing...so maybe that's why.
I hit repeat and took got moving. Unfortunately, the beat of the song is slightly slower than my foot pace. But it got me up some hills pretty nicely. I couldn't believe how quick my legs were moving.
Last mile was 9:36.
Woohooo!!!!! After 5 hills miles, I just chucked off a 9:36 pace...and it felt easy??
I think I have some serious evaluation to do with music, my pace, and how they all work together. Because I don't know what happened there, but I'm pretty certain I wouldn't have been able to do that without music. I just beat myself up way too much when all I have is my own mind to keep me company.
Splits:
11:01, 10:40, 10:48, 10:34, 10:39, 9:36. Average was 10:33 for 6 hilly miles. I'm happy with that.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Spinning and broomball and rest ... again
Another intense week! Monday was spinning at AMIG (class #2). Tuesday was a 3 mile run in which I ran sub 10 pace (9:44 average - 9:35, 9:55, 9:45 splits) then a broomball game later that night on slick ice. Wednesday was spinning at AMIG (class #3) and then a broomball game later that night on slick ice. There's a pattern here!
And today...REST.
I'm sore. It's awesome. I feel like I'm getting stronger. Playing on the slick ice makes for some crazy stabilization muscle action. My abs hurt, my quads hurt, my inner thighs hurt, my upper body/shoulders hurt. My joints do NOT hurt :)
So today I'm taking the day off and I'll re-assess tomorrow how things are looking. I may ride my bike if my legs feel tight. Or I may just take it very easy for a couple miles.
Saturday I'd like to do hilly 6 miles. I'm thinking the Sharon Woods loop a couple times and then a quick out and back on the trail again to get it to 6. The loop is 2.5. I'll see if Krista is willing to meet there. I just need to get some hills in.
Other than workouts being awesome, work is going well, though stressful. Harley-dog is doing ok today. I was able to trick her with a frozen crack treat (ID wet food is crack to her) when I left for broomball last night. For the first time in I don't know how long I didn't leave with her banging against the gate, crying...and I didn't come home to pee! It may have just been a fluke. It most likely is. I'm trying to not get excited about it. It's amazing how much this is wearing on me.
Here's to a very productive day. It's raining and cold. I'm not going anywhere. It will be a day of work, spattered with maybe some dancing, some trimming Harley, maybe a trip to the bank if I can sneak out, and maybe some drawing. I have high hopes.
And today...REST.
I'm sore. It's awesome. I feel like I'm getting stronger. Playing on the slick ice makes for some crazy stabilization muscle action. My abs hurt, my quads hurt, my inner thighs hurt, my upper body/shoulders hurt. My joints do NOT hurt :)
So today I'm taking the day off and I'll re-assess tomorrow how things are looking. I may ride my bike if my legs feel tight. Or I may just take it very easy for a couple miles.
Saturday I'd like to do hilly 6 miles. I'm thinking the Sharon Woods loop a couple times and then a quick out and back on the trail again to get it to 6. The loop is 2.5. I'll see if Krista is willing to meet there. I just need to get some hills in.
Other than workouts being awesome, work is going well, though stressful. Harley-dog is doing ok today. I was able to trick her with a frozen crack treat (ID wet food is crack to her) when I left for broomball last night. For the first time in I don't know how long I didn't leave with her banging against the gate, crying...and I didn't come home to pee! It may have just been a fluke. It most likely is. I'm trying to not get excited about it. It's amazing how much this is wearing on me.
Here's to a very productive day. It's raining and cold. I'm not going anywhere. It will be a day of work, spattered with maybe some dancing, some trimming Harley, maybe a trip to the bank if I can sneak out, and maybe some drawing. I have high hopes.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
10 miles on the trail!
10 miles complete!
It went well. The first 2.5 were with K. She hadn't run in a while and we had to walk the last half mile. She had had a pretty rough week and was telling me all about it. So then I kind of got more of a break than planned, but it was ok. Goal was just to be out there for 10.
After K and I parted ways, I hooked up my phone and earphones and cued up the podcast I had downloaded: Invisibilia. It's a newer one and has been getting good reviews. I was listening to the one titled "Fear." It was incredibly interesting! This is the first time I've ever listened to anything on a long run let alone a pod cast. I liked it a lot. And this might just be what has to get me through these long runs (sadly).
I did see Casey out there :) I was at about 2 left to go and saw him coming my way on the trail! So he ran with me a bit, and I got to push the final 2 like I wanted to. It was awesome. He then went on his way to do 8 more and finished his 10 with really excellent times!
After I came home, I crashed pretty hard. I wasn't hungry, but I ate a raw bar that had honey in it, in an attempt to have some sugar on the back end so I wouldn't feel light. I didn't feel hypoglycemic, but I was just so tired. I ended up napping, and then when I did get up, I felt fantastic and continued to feel fantastic the entire night. Next day soreness? Not much to speak of. Monday soreness gone. So I do think my tissues are recovering better, as the people who talk about high fat low carb diets claim. I just still need to figure out this light headedness that is plaguing me. More broth? More calories of a certain kind? Maybe up to 50 carbs is what I need? Not sure yet.
Splits:
10:31, 10:30, 10:35, 10:37, 10:33, 10:58, 11:09, 11:09, 10:33, 10:33
See how those last two got back down to 10:30? :D
It went well. The first 2.5 were with K. She hadn't run in a while and we had to walk the last half mile. She had had a pretty rough week and was telling me all about it. So then I kind of got more of a break than planned, but it was ok. Goal was just to be out there for 10.
After K and I parted ways, I hooked up my phone and earphones and cued up the podcast I had downloaded: Invisibilia. It's a newer one and has been getting good reviews. I was listening to the one titled "Fear." It was incredibly interesting! This is the first time I've ever listened to anything on a long run let alone a pod cast. I liked it a lot. And this might just be what has to get me through these long runs (sadly).
I did see Casey out there :) I was at about 2 left to go and saw him coming my way on the trail! So he ran with me a bit, and I got to push the final 2 like I wanted to. It was awesome. He then went on his way to do 8 more and finished his 10 with really excellent times!
After I came home, I crashed pretty hard. I wasn't hungry, but I ate a raw bar that had honey in it, in an attempt to have some sugar on the back end so I wouldn't feel light. I didn't feel hypoglycemic, but I was just so tired. I ended up napping, and then when I did get up, I felt fantastic and continued to feel fantastic the entire night. Next day soreness? Not much to speak of. Monday soreness gone. So I do think my tissues are recovering better, as the people who talk about high fat low carb diets claim. I just still need to figure out this light headedness that is plaguing me. More broth? More calories of a certain kind? Maybe up to 50 carbs is what I need? Not sure yet.
Splits:
10:31, 10:30, 10:35, 10:37, 10:33, 10:58, 11:09, 11:09, 10:33, 10:33
See how those last two got back down to 10:30? :D
Friday, January 23, 2015
Cycling and broomball and REST
Wednesday I took a cycling class at AMIG. Eeeeeeee! Again, that will just be a different post I think. Later that evening was broomball. I was so extremely tired. It has been a rough week with Harley, and leaving twice in one day didn't make things any easier. I made it downtown, went through the motions, and thankfully got pumped up ok for the game.
The game was great. We won again 3-0 with Greg scoring two goals. Previous night's game was 4-0. Our teams are shut-outs this week!
Thursday was a REST DAY. Oh my I needed it. I was just so fatigued. I've been trying to remember to drink broth every day to keep my sodium levels up. Low carb thing...lots of salt leaving my body, not retained in my kidneys anymore. Plus I have pretty low blood pressure. I've been dizzy getting up every time, and I need to figure that out.
Today I was back to the gym. I decided I will never run on Sunday in the winter after Saturday's long run. Sorry, nope. I hate winter too much and don't want to burn up all my "I can make it on the treadmill" cards. So instead of Friday being off now, I'm taking Sunday off. I'll float that off day whenever I need it. My schedule may change a lot given the spinning stuff coming up, so I need to be flexible. And I need my weekend day to lounge.
So I went to the Y for a 2 mile run. I walked a half mile to cool down. I was going to lift, but it was super crowded. The run felt ok. It was sluggish at first, which is how all my runs started this week. But breathing seemed ok. I sweated a LOT.
So, now tomorrow is ..... 10. I'm nervous, as usual. But again, just going to try it and see how things go. I just need to try to cover the distance. Time on my feet for this one.
The game was great. We won again 3-0 with Greg scoring two goals. Previous night's game was 4-0. Our teams are shut-outs this week!
Thursday was a REST DAY. Oh my I needed it. I was just so fatigued. I've been trying to remember to drink broth every day to keep my sodium levels up. Low carb thing...lots of salt leaving my body, not retained in my kidneys anymore. Plus I have pretty low blood pressure. I've been dizzy getting up every time, and I need to figure that out.
Today I was back to the gym. I decided I will never run on Sunday in the winter after Saturday's long run. Sorry, nope. I hate winter too much and don't want to burn up all my "I can make it on the treadmill" cards. So instead of Friday being off now, I'm taking Sunday off. I'll float that off day whenever I need it. My schedule may change a lot given the spinning stuff coming up, so I need to be flexible. And I need my weekend day to lounge.
So I went to the Y for a 2 mile run. I walked a half mile to cool down. I was going to lift, but it was super crowded. The run felt ok. It was sluggish at first, which is how all my runs started this week. But breathing seemed ok. I sweated a LOT.
So, now tomorrow is ..... 10. I'm nervous, as usual. But again, just going to try it and see how things go. I just need to try to cover the distance. Time on my feet for this one.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
2.5 mile recovery
My legs are feeling a bit fatigued, but I just felt I should go on an easy run anyway. I did the 2.5 loop from the house.
The first mile was kinda rough. Started slow and sluggish feeling. 10:27 pace average. The second mile and the last .5 were 10:00 pace. So, that's better, but it felt faster, which just means I'm tired.
Broomball tonight. I hope it's an easy game...
The first mile was kinda rough. Started slow and sluggish feeling. 10:27 pace average. The second mile and the last .5 were 10:00 pace. So, that's better, but it felt faster, which just means I'm tired.
Broomball tonight. I hope it's an easy game...
Sunday, January 18, 2015
8 miles in the bag
Saturday was a long run day, and also a rather nice day weather-wise. Greg went to Fuel and I geared up for 8 miles. This would be my first attempt at some truly long distance without any carbs.
For breakfast I had a coconut milk - peanut butter - cocoa powder smoothie that I sweetened with some stevia. It was tasty, but I was nervous putting what felt like a lot of liquid in my belly right before running. I stretched some and tried to calm Harley-dog down while waiting for my own stomach to settle.
The plan was to leave Harley outside since it was so nice. No stressful kitchen. However, I didn't get out of the house without her seeing me, and she didn't like that. So I nervously ran around the neighborhood for a couple of miles listening to her bark. It was sad. I was determined to not stop and let this derail my run. But I wondered about how stressed she was, or how much she was annoying neighbors. I decided she'd calm down, and even though I didn't hear it for sure, I ran away from the barking, planning to re-evaluate the situation after a few more miles.
So my planned route changed. I just headed down Montgomery road, not knowing where I'd go. Just plodding along, thinking about Harley. I wondered if it was stressing me out, making me tense on a run I was already nervous about. However, I think it was a different stress and one which over-powered my running nerves...which may have ended up being a good thing.
I thought about turning into the neighborhood behind Dunkin' Donuts but then decided I just kind of wanted to run away from the problem. People could deal with her barking. We never leave her out barking, but I wanted to get my damn run in. She may not have even been barking the whole time. From my experience working from home, the rational side of me agreed she most likely had calmed down by now.
So I got to 4 miles and turned around. This was easy, I'd just do the same little steps through my neighborhood on the way back and all would be good. After turning around, I suddenly panicked about Harley: maybe she really freaked out and started digging under the fence. I haven't looked back behind the wood pile recently – what if there is a big hole started back there? What if she started chewing the deck? I was a mess.
There was nothing to do except move on. I tried to remain smooth and keep my posture in check. As soon as I got into my neighborhood, it was getting hard. There was about a mile to go. I also turned my ears to listen for barking. Instead of retracing my steps, I just decided to go directly past the house to see if there was a hole under the fence or what. As I got closer, silence. And no hole. Sigh. I freaked myself out for nothing, of course. After that relief washed over me, it's like everything else shut down. My pace had been slowing, but now everything felt really really hard. I just decided to not worry about it. This last mile was going to be my "cool down." I plodded along into the next neighborhood, turned around at a random house, then plodded back...to the sounds of a barking Harley. Hold on, girl, I'm almost there.
I hit 8 and then was pretty thankful to walk. I got to the house and let in Harley, who ran around the living room some. I also think Dex was stressed. I left him inside (he's a delicate flower who probably would have been shaking outside) but I think he knew Harley was stressed. It's funny how much he reacts to her stress.
So... not sure I can manage Saturday morning runs with Greg gone in the future. Not with Harley the way she is right now and the weather not being super nice where she spends more time outside. Maybe it's a schedule shift. Maybe I just play it by ear. I don't know.
Other than that, the run was good. I felt pretty steady and strong for most of the time, holding my pace back so it would be as even as possible by the end when I'd get tired.
Splits:
10:43, 10:40, 10:56, 10:41, 10:39, 11:00, 11:11, 11:11.
Breathing was good. I only drank a couple sips of water on the run. Recovery was pretty good. Had a chicken breast with provolone, avocado, bacon and lettuce with a side salad (dressing on the side). Then played games all afternoon, snacking on cheese and salami. Had the top of a piece of pizza for dinner, and an amber ale.
Today, I'm only slightly sore and my knees don't hurt at all which is awesome. Could be the new shoes? Could be the benefits of a low carb high fat diet which seems to have anti-inflammatory properties?
Looks like Casey did his 8 today. He did awesome at a 10:15 pace on a very hill route!! I'm super happy for him and inspired. I'm glad he did so well. I wish I could catch him!
So, so far so good. That was a lot of "so's". I'm inspired and encouraged by my first run with such a drastic change in my eating. I'm looking forward to figuring more out as more miles happen, getting stronger, and hopefully improving!
For breakfast I had a coconut milk - peanut butter - cocoa powder smoothie that I sweetened with some stevia. It was tasty, but I was nervous putting what felt like a lot of liquid in my belly right before running. I stretched some and tried to calm Harley-dog down while waiting for my own stomach to settle.
The plan was to leave Harley outside since it was so nice. No stressful kitchen. However, I didn't get out of the house without her seeing me, and she didn't like that. So I nervously ran around the neighborhood for a couple of miles listening to her bark. It was sad. I was determined to not stop and let this derail my run. But I wondered about how stressed she was, or how much she was annoying neighbors. I decided she'd calm down, and even though I didn't hear it for sure, I ran away from the barking, planning to re-evaluate the situation after a few more miles.
So my planned route changed. I just headed down Montgomery road, not knowing where I'd go. Just plodding along, thinking about Harley. I wondered if it was stressing me out, making me tense on a run I was already nervous about. However, I think it was a different stress and one which over-powered my running nerves...which may have ended up being a good thing.
I thought about turning into the neighborhood behind Dunkin' Donuts but then decided I just kind of wanted to run away from the problem. People could deal with her barking. We never leave her out barking, but I wanted to get my damn run in. She may not have even been barking the whole time. From my experience working from home, the rational side of me agreed she most likely had calmed down by now.
So I got to 4 miles and turned around. This was easy, I'd just do the same little steps through my neighborhood on the way back and all would be good. After turning around, I suddenly panicked about Harley: maybe she really freaked out and started digging under the fence. I haven't looked back behind the wood pile recently – what if there is a big hole started back there? What if she started chewing the deck? I was a mess.
There was nothing to do except move on. I tried to remain smooth and keep my posture in check. As soon as I got into my neighborhood, it was getting hard. There was about a mile to go. I also turned my ears to listen for barking. Instead of retracing my steps, I just decided to go directly past the house to see if there was a hole under the fence or what. As I got closer, silence. And no hole. Sigh. I freaked myself out for nothing, of course. After that relief washed over me, it's like everything else shut down. My pace had been slowing, but now everything felt really really hard. I just decided to not worry about it. This last mile was going to be my "cool down." I plodded along into the next neighborhood, turned around at a random house, then plodded back...to the sounds of a barking Harley. Hold on, girl, I'm almost there.
I hit 8 and then was pretty thankful to walk. I got to the house and let in Harley, who ran around the living room some. I also think Dex was stressed. I left him inside (he's a delicate flower who probably would have been shaking outside) but I think he knew Harley was stressed. It's funny how much he reacts to her stress.
So... not sure I can manage Saturday morning runs with Greg gone in the future. Not with Harley the way she is right now and the weather not being super nice where she spends more time outside. Maybe it's a schedule shift. Maybe I just play it by ear. I don't know.
Other than that, the run was good. I felt pretty steady and strong for most of the time, holding my pace back so it would be as even as possible by the end when I'd get tired.
Splits:
10:43, 10:40, 10:56, 10:41, 10:39, 11:00, 11:11, 11:11.
Breathing was good. I only drank a couple sips of water on the run. Recovery was pretty good. Had a chicken breast with provolone, avocado, bacon and lettuce with a side salad (dressing on the side). Then played games all afternoon, snacking on cheese and salami. Had the top of a piece of pizza for dinner, and an amber ale.
Today, I'm only slightly sore and my knees don't hurt at all which is awesome. Could be the new shoes? Could be the benefits of a low carb high fat diet which seems to have anti-inflammatory properties?
Looks like Casey did his 8 today. He did awesome at a 10:15 pace on a very hill route!! I'm super happy for him and inspired. I'm glad he did so well. I wish I could catch him!
So, so far so good. That was a lot of "so's". I'm inspired and encouraged by my first run with such a drastic change in my eating. I'm looking forward to figuring more out as more miles happen, getting stronger, and hopefully improving!
Thursday, January 15, 2015
3 miles. Tomorrow is a Break.
I managed 3 miles today in the afternoon. It wasn't too cold outside, which was nice. And it was sunny...super nice. I didn't need gloves!
I ran in my new shoes that I got last weekend. Finally. But broomball has been dominating the running section of my workouts this week. Plus being sore.
The run went well, especially considering how tired and semi-sore I still am. First mile was super easy feeling, 9:54 pace. Second still good, 10:00 pace. Third was kind of hard to hang on to. It was still 9:58 pace overall, but I had to push at the end, and noticed my average pace drop to 10:01. Still, all close and again. Not bad for a rough week.
So tomorrow I rest. I stretched for about a half hour today, and I'll probably do the same tomorrow. Saturday the plan is 7 - 8 miles. Eeep!! But I'm going to do them very slowly. I'm thinking I am not going to do hills this week. Given the broomball adjustment, maybe just completely 8 outside will be sufficient. And it's going to be outside for sure! 50º for a high! I will need to do it probably around 9 - 10 a.m. since we have game day starting at 2. But still, it won't be anything close to 7º, and I won't be on a treadmill. Another option would be to go to Buckeye Running Club and join their group run at 7:30. But I'm a little intimidated. What if I want to slow down? What if no one there runs my pace (likely)? I suppose it's just Mason; it's not like I'm going to get lost.
I'm nervous about 8 in general. I think I always am when I train for longer distances. 8 and then 15 will freak me out too. Funny. But we'll see how it goes. I'm just going to try my best, enjoy this journey, and play it by ear for what distances I actually end up doing. So far so good!
I ran in my new shoes that I got last weekend. Finally. But broomball has been dominating the running section of my workouts this week. Plus being sore.
The run went well, especially considering how tired and semi-sore I still am. First mile was super easy feeling, 9:54 pace. Second still good, 10:00 pace. Third was kind of hard to hang on to. It was still 9:58 pace overall, but I had to push at the end, and noticed my average pace drop to 10:01. Still, all close and again. Not bad for a rough week.
So tomorrow I rest. I stretched for about a half hour today, and I'll probably do the same tomorrow. Saturday the plan is 7 - 8 miles. Eeep!! But I'm going to do them very slowly. I'm thinking I am not going to do hills this week. Given the broomball adjustment, maybe just completely 8 outside will be sufficient. And it's going to be outside for sure! 50º for a high! I will need to do it probably around 9 - 10 a.m. since we have game day starting at 2. But still, it won't be anything close to 7º, and I won't be on a treadmill. Another option would be to go to Buckeye Running Club and join their group run at 7:30. But I'm a little intimidated. What if I want to slow down? What if no one there runs my pace (likely)? I suppose it's just Mason; it's not like I'm going to get lost.
I'm nervous about 8 in general. I think I always am when I train for longer distances. 8 and then 15 will freak me out too. Funny. But we'll see how it goes. I'm just going to try my best, enjoy this journey, and play it by ear for what distances I actually end up doing. So far so good!
Thursday, January 8, 2015
A rough week
Nothing too crazy, except that I can't stand temps in the teens (or below as the case was today) and I am fighting some sort of virus I think.
Sunday I ran on the trail with K. Easy 3. We were somewhere around just over 10 pace.
Monday I tried to bike, but ended up cutting it short at 35 minutes. I just couldn't maintain a pace even as slow as 14-15 mph. Starting Sunday night, I developed a bad pain in the side of my neck, like all my lymph nodes were infected. I could feel a pea sized lump. It hurts to touch, tender. Nothing bad when swallowing.
Tuesday ran 2 miles with K. I was breathing pretty hard for as easy as we were going. Then there was broomball - and it was terrible. I got really hot while playing and had no energy. I came out a lot.
Wednesday - rest. Definitely fighting something. Had a 100º fever and really pounding headache. Took the afternoon off and watched the rest of Breaking Bad finally. Watched more TV all evening. Broomball was cancelled thankfully, due to the cold temps. I would have been useless.
Today ... feeling better off and on, but still going to go to the doc at 4:50 today. Neck still really sore. I can walk better and don't feel as weak. Plus, I'm going to finally get all my bloodwork!!
So, hopefully whatever I'm fighting is a quick battle. I'd still like to run 6 this weekend. Maybe it moves to Sunday. Oh crap our makeup broomball game is Sunday I just realized.
More later after I get my numbers. I'm excited to have a benchmark to see if the changed way of eating will help my numbers and overall health in the future.
Sunday I ran on the trail with K. Easy 3. We were somewhere around just over 10 pace.
Monday I tried to bike, but ended up cutting it short at 35 minutes. I just couldn't maintain a pace even as slow as 14-15 mph. Starting Sunday night, I developed a bad pain in the side of my neck, like all my lymph nodes were infected. I could feel a pea sized lump. It hurts to touch, tender. Nothing bad when swallowing.
Tuesday ran 2 miles with K. I was breathing pretty hard for as easy as we were going. Then there was broomball - and it was terrible. I got really hot while playing and had no energy. I came out a lot.
Wednesday - rest. Definitely fighting something. Had a 100º fever and really pounding headache. Took the afternoon off and watched the rest of Breaking Bad finally. Watched more TV all evening. Broomball was cancelled thankfully, due to the cold temps. I would have been useless.
Today ... feeling better off and on, but still going to go to the doc at 4:50 today. Neck still really sore. I can walk better and don't feel as weak. Plus, I'm going to finally get all my bloodwork!!
So, hopefully whatever I'm fighting is a quick battle. I'd still like to run 6 this weekend. Maybe it moves to Sunday. Oh crap our makeup broomball game is Sunday I just realized.
More later after I get my numbers. I'm excited to have a benchmark to see if the changed way of eating will help my numbers and overall health in the future.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Schedule made.
Making schedules is kind of what I do when I don't know what else to do. Sometimes it's unnecessary, but at least today's schedule rampage was something I did need to figure out.
The Pig is in 18 weeks. The Heart Mini Half is in 10. The most miles I have been running is 5. I am crazy.
But I'm just kind of in an "I don't care" kind of mood. I'll just see what happens. If I can't handle the schedules, I'll bump it down and go for speed.
I think I'm all in on this one. Solo hand. So I'm going to have to dig deep.
Saturday, January 3, 2015
4 Miles in Sun and 38º
It was a nice change from the 22º windy run I did New Year's Eve!
I wanted to go to the trail to do a flat run and get shoes afterwords. I asked C to go too. I thought it would be a really great kick off to the new year and training. I know he's been sick, so running my pace for perhaps one of his "get back into it" runs would be good for him I thought. He ended up bailing which was sad, and I didn't make it to the trail. Instead I just ran from the house.
I tried to keep it easy and smooth. The first 2 miles were good. 10:03 and 10:02. At the turn-around, I decided I needed to make it feel even easier, so I backed off the pace some. Ended up being 10:19 and 10:21 – though the last half I pushed. I don't think I could have maintained the 10 pace for the last 2 miles. So here's a benchmark/starting point. I am back to 10 feeling easy, but now I just need some more endurance and strength.
The bottom of my left foot hurts. I think the boots I wore New Year's eve, for an unknown reason, hurt my arch. They were flat boots, but maybe they just didn't have good support? It's a pain right above where my heal starts and arch ends. I've been painfully rolling it on one of the dogs' toy balls. It didn't hurt too bad when I ran. Hopefully it's nothing too serious.
I wanted to go to the trail to do a flat run and get shoes afterwords. I asked C to go too. I thought it would be a really great kick off to the new year and training. I know he's been sick, so running my pace for perhaps one of his "get back into it" runs would be good for him I thought. He ended up bailing which was sad, and I didn't make it to the trail. Instead I just ran from the house.
I tried to keep it easy and smooth. The first 2 miles were good. 10:03 and 10:02. At the turn-around, I decided I needed to make it feel even easier, so I backed off the pace some. Ended up being 10:19 and 10:21 – though the last half I pushed. I don't think I could have maintained the 10 pace for the last 2 miles. So here's a benchmark/starting point. I am back to 10 feeling easy, but now I just need some more endurance and strength.
The bottom of my left foot hurts. I think the boots I wore New Year's eve, for an unknown reason, hurt my arch. They were flat boots, but maybe they just didn't have good support? It's a pain right above where my heal starts and arch ends. I've been painfully rolling it on one of the dogs' toy balls. It didn't hurt too bad when I ran. Hopefully it's nothing too serious.
New Year's Eve Run and Goals for 2015
I wrote this yesterday morning and never finished it...
My friends and I chatted about our "new year resolutions" and how they aren't really resolutions at all, but are more like chances to start something new, accomplish something else, try for something. I love it, always have. I don't seem to make "resolutions" that can be broken. Or maybe I do, but I don't focus on that. I just like the fresh start to have a clean slate to try stuff.
But first, new year's eve. I ran, knowing that I probably would be pretty lazy on new year's day. I wanted to do 4, but after a morning of working and not being able to clean or get to the store for party food, I cut it a little short to 3. For some reason, 3 miles is short to me. 4 miles would only add another 10 minutes...but it seems like a huge jump. 3 is 3 and then 4 or 5 or 6 all feel like 6 in terms of time. Who knows why.
Anyway, I just ran to the attached neighborhood's cul-de-sac and back. It felt pretty good, though not as good as it did with K the other day. I wondered if the talking was a good distraction that made me feel more confident than when I run by myself, with nothing left except my own head.
Running is so damn mental for me. That is certainly something I need to work on. Feeling better lately has helped with my confidence though.
So pace was decent. 10:02, 10:06, and then 9:52. I should note that the 10:02 felt easy. The 10:06 coming back was probably mostly flat? And then the 9:52 had a hill.
Goals
I've been writing about this already, but I've decided I'm going to officially enjoy the journey of training for the Heart Mini Half Marathon (March 15) and the Flying Pig Marathon (May 3). I'm going to try. It sounds like Casey is also aiming for those races, so I'm really hoping we can run together some. He brought up a good point, that if he finds himself overtrained for the full Pig, he can drop to the half and maybe PR it.
Realistically, I probably can't PR the Heart Mini Half in 11 weeks. But I think I could PR the marathon. Or, if I also find myself injured/over-trained, I can try for a speedy half Pig. It's going to be a challenging marathon in itself. So many hills. It's going to require different training, but I'm excited about that. There's no faking it with this marathon. This is going to require a full body fitness. That's what I want and really look forward to the journey!
So, essentially, my Resolution or Goal or Whateveryouwanttocallit is to enjoy the journey of getting to the Heart Mini, the Pig, and any other fitness endeavors that I like doing so much.
My friends and I chatted about our "new year resolutions" and how they aren't really resolutions at all, but are more like chances to start something new, accomplish something else, try for something. I love it, always have. I don't seem to make "resolutions" that can be broken. Or maybe I do, but I don't focus on that. I just like the fresh start to have a clean slate to try stuff.
But first, new year's eve. I ran, knowing that I probably would be pretty lazy on new year's day. I wanted to do 4, but after a morning of working and not being able to clean or get to the store for party food, I cut it a little short to 3. For some reason, 3 miles is short to me. 4 miles would only add another 10 minutes...but it seems like a huge jump. 3 is 3 and then 4 or 5 or 6 all feel like 6 in terms of time. Who knows why.
Anyway, I just ran to the attached neighborhood's cul-de-sac and back. It felt pretty good, though not as good as it did with K the other day. I wondered if the talking was a good distraction that made me feel more confident than when I run by myself, with nothing left except my own head.
Running is so damn mental for me. That is certainly something I need to work on. Feeling better lately has helped with my confidence though.
So pace was decent. 10:02, 10:06, and then 9:52. I should note that the 10:02 felt easy. The 10:06 coming back was probably mostly flat? And then the 9:52 had a hill.
Goals
I've been writing about this already, but I've decided I'm going to officially enjoy the journey of training for the Heart Mini Half Marathon (March 15) and the Flying Pig Marathon (May 3). I'm going to try. It sounds like Casey is also aiming for those races, so I'm really hoping we can run together some. He brought up a good point, that if he finds himself overtrained for the full Pig, he can drop to the half and maybe PR it.
Realistically, I probably can't PR the Heart Mini Half in 11 weeks. But I think I could PR the marathon. Or, if I also find myself injured/over-trained, I can try for a speedy half Pig. It's going to be a challenging marathon in itself. So many hills. It's going to require different training, but I'm excited about that. There's no faking it with this marathon. This is going to require a full body fitness. That's what I want and really look forward to the journey!
So, essentially, my Resolution or Goal or Whateveryouwanttocallit is to enjoy the journey of getting to the Heart Mini, the Pig, and any other fitness endeavors that I like doing so much.
Monday, December 29, 2014
2.8 miles today...and was I holding back?
I ran with K after a meeting today. Earlier in the day I had no breakfast, but a salad for lunch with 2 eggs cut up, cuke, cheddar and ranch (barf) dressing. Oh and a few snap peas. Tea later in the day, with cream.
The run went super well for me. We slowed and it wasn't because of me. I had to hold myself back. We clipped along at 10 pace, which felt easy. Later it was hard to run so slow (we were slowing). K eventually had to walk at the end.
I certainly don't wish the feelings of struggle and having to walk on anyone, especially K... But wow it was so weird and different to be the person who wasn't struggling.
My breathing was great. I felt strong.
Yay!!
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Wrapping Up & Goals
For the past couple of weeks, I've been fighting off a cold. It finally got the better part of me last Saturday. I went on a run with Krista, then came home and really started feeling bad. Aches, tired, dizzy...ug. I made it out Saturday night, after a long afternoon nap. Then Sunday I was pretty worthless. Monday and Tuesday were a struggle, as clients suddenly needed everything last minute and all I wanted to do was sleep. Coughing was getting worse- burning. And I had to finish shopping. I had no appetite, so that helped my diet along nicely.
Christmas eve and Christmas I tried not to hack on everyone. And now it's two days after Christmas and I'm definitely feeling better! Yesterday I went on a 2.5 mile run. Almost immediately, my lungs started burning. But I took it easy, and eventually the burning went away. I didn't even cough much afterwords, so I think that's a good sign.
I was thinking about going on a bike ride tomorrow, but it's supposed to be raining. It was a 20 miler that goes the speed of the slowest rider. So really, it could be pretty painful and cold. I may just stick to the trainer. I just want to get some outdoor riding in this winter. Keep things in check.
Yesterday I realized that the Heart Mini is only 11 weeks away. That sparked trying to really decide what I want to do next year for fun. And so here goes a list of goals.
1. Heart Mini Half Marathon - March 15.
2. Flying Pig Marathon - May 3.
3. Various sprint tris that are close and convenient throughout the summer.
4. Something biking long? I still haven't done any biking events.
5. Fall Marathon - Columbus?
So, thinking more about triathlon, I really think I need to back off a bit and just stick to a fun sprint here and there. Until I have the desire and time to really focus on swimming, sprints are plenty fun. Maybe even some duathlons. I missed running a lot last year. I want to get back to running.
My breathing continues to be better. I'm really hoping that this diet change I've made will allow me to have fun again, and maybe even have some cool performances. Maybe, just maybe, if I work hard, I can run a half marathon PR again.
Christmas eve and Christmas I tried not to hack on everyone. And now it's two days after Christmas and I'm definitely feeling better! Yesterday I went on a 2.5 mile run. Almost immediately, my lungs started burning. But I took it easy, and eventually the burning went away. I didn't even cough much afterwords, so I think that's a good sign.
I was thinking about going on a bike ride tomorrow, but it's supposed to be raining. It was a 20 miler that goes the speed of the slowest rider. So really, it could be pretty painful and cold. I may just stick to the trainer. I just want to get some outdoor riding in this winter. Keep things in check.
Yesterday I realized that the Heart Mini is only 11 weeks away. That sparked trying to really decide what I want to do next year for fun. And so here goes a list of goals.
1. Heart Mini Half Marathon - March 15.
2. Flying Pig Marathon - May 3.
3. Various sprint tris that are close and convenient throughout the summer.
4. Something biking long? I still haven't done any biking events.
5. Fall Marathon - Columbus?
So, thinking more about triathlon, I really think I need to back off a bit and just stick to a fun sprint here and there. Until I have the desire and time to really focus on swimming, sprints are plenty fun. Maybe even some duathlons. I missed running a lot last year. I want to get back to running.
My breathing continues to be better. I'm really hoping that this diet change I've made will allow me to have fun again, and maybe even have some cool performances. Maybe, just maybe, if I work hard, I can run a half marathon PR again.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Busy Day and Long Run or 5K
I've had a busy day. Just a lot going on, got up early, felt the urgent need to find something to wear to G's Xmas party tonight so did some brief shopping. It's a classic case of "well now the afternoon is gone" and I don't think I'll work out.
I also didn't work out yesterday.
In reality, I may lift. I did some squats and other leg stuff this morning while I waited for tea to brew. I did counter pushups. I am not ever sore from those, so I guess I need to do more.
Tomorrow morning I'd really like to do a 5K in Loveland. It's a Christmas themed one, and I don't really have anything even red or green...but it's free with canned food and sounds like a good enough reason to run with some people. I would not expect anything stellar for time. Maybe...just maybe I could pull off 10 pace. It'd be good practice.
The problem is I'm already tired and there's this Xmas party tonight...so tomorrow morning may be rough. Not because of alcohol. I'm just dragging a bit.
Alternative idea would be to run long. Like 6 miles. But the newfound overachiever in me wants to run this 5K tomorrow and then run 6 Sunday morning. Because I didn't do anything yesterday or today.
And obsession is starting to kick in big time.
I also didn't work out yesterday.
In reality, I may lift. I did some squats and other leg stuff this morning while I waited for tea to brew. I did counter pushups. I am not ever sore from those, so I guess I need to do more.
Tomorrow morning I'd really like to do a 5K in Loveland. It's a Christmas themed one, and I don't really have anything even red or green...but it's free with canned food and sounds like a good enough reason to run with some people. I would not expect anything stellar for time. Maybe...just maybe I could pull off 10 pace. It'd be good practice.
The problem is I'm already tired and there's this Xmas party tonight...so tomorrow morning may be rough. Not because of alcohol. I'm just dragging a bit.
Alternative idea would be to run long. Like 6 miles. But the newfound overachiever in me wants to run this 5K tomorrow and then run 6 Sunday morning. Because I didn't do anything yesterday or today.
And obsession is starting to kick in big time.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Sub 10-min per mile pace
Tonight, when it was just about dark, I set out on my run. I despise this early darkness. It had been cloudy all day. That didn't help the sun get its last weak rays into the late afternoon. I knew I'd finish in the dark.
I decided I'd push it a bit. I started out so smooth ad thought maybe it could stay that way. So instead if 3, I did my 2.5 mile loop. I almost tripped over a branch in front of a car at the end. Stupid darkness.
My pace was sub 10 within the first mile. 9:58 I think. Then I slowed a bit in the middle, struggling with some slight inclines. So I pushed at the end, unable to see my watch but wanting to see sub 10 when I stopped. 9:56 was it.
I'm certainly happy I did this. I wonder about how hard it was though. I felt weak more than I had trouble breathing, so maybe that's good?
I'm trying to stay positive. Trying to believe I can get better, and people will want to run with me again.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Hilly 2.65 in Madeira
Over the weekend, I didn't do much of anything. C'est la vie. I had intentions for Sunday, but got sucked into work.
But now it's Monday!
I had a meeting with K at a coffee shop in Madeira. It was what I'll call an actual coffee shop – the kind I remembered from college years, before there was a Starbucks on every corner. There were mugs to use instead of paper cups. This place grinds their own coffee. There were random things everywhere...a true coffee shop feel. I liked it, and may consider going there to work some day. They had wifi and I think even some food.
After our meeting, we did a run around the neighborhood. Neither of us really knew where to go, but I had my GPS, so I could at least check distances. Madeira is hilly. We climbed some steep ones, much to my disliking. But, I actually feel like my breathing was better. It's a trend I've noticed lately. My strength may not be there yet, but my breathing seems to be deeper and more clear, if that makes any sense.
When I got home, I crashed. :( Not entire sure why, so I'll just document things here as I plan, so I can hopefully figure out what to eat when.
Breakfast:
- Kale, 3 eggs, onion, mozzarella cheese scramble.
- Chai with some cream and Stevia
No lunch...I never got even snack-hungry. I was also working really hard to get my stuff done before the meeting.
The Run:
Distance: 2.65 miles
Overall pace: 10:45 (ug. 10:40 for the first, 10:44 for the second, and then 11 something for the last bit) Still did manage to talk though...so that seems like an improvement.
Temp: 47º and cloudy
Terrain: hilly
After:
Crashed. Came home and had about a half cup of ricotta cheese with salt and parmesan cheese mixed in. Then thought I was maybe still hungry so I ... mixed about 2 T of butter with some almond flour to make a doughy treat. WTF. That was just weird. I just wanted it though. I probably should have opted for some nuts, but this is what I did. Then I showered. Then I sat on the couch and crashed. I fell asleep and just felt kinda icky. When Greg got home, he waited on me to recover some, then we went to eat. By the time we were done with dinner (taco salad with beef, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, avoided tomatoes) I felt all better.
So, there was the drive – about 30 minutes. Then eating and feeding the dogs – probably at least another 15. Then a 15-20 minute hot shower. And THEN I felt bad. I felt bad an hour after the run, even with having eating some food, albeit nothing sugary. So I don't know what that means. 2.65 miles shouldn't have felt like much effort. Was it the hills? Was it not eating any lunch? I really don't know. Maybe my body just isn't fat adapted yet and it stopped burning fat and that's why I crashed? Not sure not sure...just writing it all down so I can look back later.
Tomorrow morning I am going to do a "fasting" workout. I've done these many times before, not really knowing that's what I was doing. It is simply working out before breakfast. It's true that I don't run first thing in the morning anymore. And when biking, I'd have breakfast because I figured I'd need it. So, we'll see what happens. It's not my ideal time to get on the bike, but I'm going to try it.
But now it's Monday!
I had a meeting with K at a coffee shop in Madeira. It was what I'll call an actual coffee shop – the kind I remembered from college years, before there was a Starbucks on every corner. There were mugs to use instead of paper cups. This place grinds their own coffee. There were random things everywhere...a true coffee shop feel. I liked it, and may consider going there to work some day. They had wifi and I think even some food.
After our meeting, we did a run around the neighborhood. Neither of us really knew where to go, but I had my GPS, so I could at least check distances. Madeira is hilly. We climbed some steep ones, much to my disliking. But, I actually feel like my breathing was better. It's a trend I've noticed lately. My strength may not be there yet, but my breathing seems to be deeper and more clear, if that makes any sense.
When I got home, I crashed. :( Not entire sure why, so I'll just document things here as I plan, so I can hopefully figure out what to eat when.
Breakfast:
- Kale, 3 eggs, onion, mozzarella cheese scramble.
- Chai with some cream and Stevia
No lunch...I never got even snack-hungry. I was also working really hard to get my stuff done before the meeting.
The Run:
Distance: 2.65 miles
Overall pace: 10:45 (ug. 10:40 for the first, 10:44 for the second, and then 11 something for the last bit) Still did manage to talk though...so that seems like an improvement.
Temp: 47º and cloudy
Terrain: hilly
After:
Crashed. Came home and had about a half cup of ricotta cheese with salt and parmesan cheese mixed in. Then thought I was maybe still hungry so I ... mixed about 2 T of butter with some almond flour to make a doughy treat. WTF. That was just weird. I just wanted it though. I probably should have opted for some nuts, but this is what I did. Then I showered. Then I sat on the couch and crashed. I fell asleep and just felt kinda icky. When Greg got home, he waited on me to recover some, then we went to eat. By the time we were done with dinner (taco salad with beef, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, avoided tomatoes) I felt all better.
So, there was the drive – about 30 minutes. Then eating and feeding the dogs – probably at least another 15. Then a 15-20 minute hot shower. And THEN I felt bad. I felt bad an hour after the run, even with having eating some food, albeit nothing sugary. So I don't know what that means. 2.65 miles shouldn't have felt like much effort. Was it the hills? Was it not eating any lunch? I really don't know. Maybe my body just isn't fat adapted yet and it stopped burning fat and that's why I crashed? Not sure not sure...just writing it all down so I can look back later.
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Saturday, December 6, 2014
The week. I think things are getting better.
Monday I ran 3 miles. It was an excellent run, the first after Thanksgiving laziness. I didn't take my watch, which always seems to result in an "excellent" run....hmmmm...
Wednesday I ran 4 miles, and felt pretty good. 10:20 pace average.
Thursday I rode my bike for an hour. I did speed, and pushed a hill at the end of the ride. I felt great, and felt great afterwords as well.
Friday I ran 3 miles with quarter mile repeats:
warmup: .5 mile.
4 x .25 mi hard with .25 easy recovery jog
.5 mile cool down at 10:20 pace.
Felt great!
Saturday I'm relaxin'. My running partner bailed for tomorrow's scheduled run, but I think I'll still run 5 or 6 slow and steady by myself.
I'm feeling pretty good. I'm feeling "normal," like I can't even tell I'm eating so different. So I'm either missing something, or I'm really beginning to adjust. Maybe I'll buy some keto strips to see what that's all about (morning fast urine test strips).
Sidenote: pooping has been different...not as often. Maybe I need more fiber!?
Wednesday I ran 4 miles, and felt pretty good. 10:20 pace average.
Thursday I rode my bike for an hour. I did speed, and pushed a hill at the end of the ride. I felt great, and felt great afterwords as well.
Friday I ran 3 miles with quarter mile repeats:
warmup: .5 mile.
4 x .25 mi hard with .25 easy recovery jog
.5 mile cool down at 10:20 pace.
Felt great!
Saturday I'm relaxin'. My running partner bailed for tomorrow's scheduled run, but I think I'll still run 5 or 6 slow and steady by myself.
I'm feeling pretty good. I'm feeling "normal," like I can't even tell I'm eating so different. So I'm either missing something, or I'm really beginning to adjust. Maybe I'll buy some keto strips to see what that's all about (morning fast urine test strips).
Sidenote: pooping has been different...not as often. Maybe I need more fiber!?
4 miles that were pretty good!
Wednesday morning I had to get some things done with work. So I opted for the "run later" thing, and I'm happy to report, didn't fail at that.
Breakfast:
A kale-cheese-egg scramble:
1/2 cup kale fried in about 1 T butter. Then 2 scrambled eggs cooked in. Mozzarella cheese was added at the end. I also had some tea with about 1T of heavy cream.
~ 5 carbs
Snack:
Before I ran I had about 6 cashews.
~ 4 carbs
The Run:
My mindset was to take it easy and just run a steady pace. I also wore my heart rate monitor because I wanted to get a base on that. Haven't done that in a while.
Distance: 4 miles
Overall pace: 10:20
Avg heart rate: 167
Max heart rate: 186
Temp: 38º and slightly sunny
Terrain: around the 'hood...slight inclines here and there
Towards the end of the run, it was definitely always above 171, and held around 183 for quite some time. Any slight incline would make it go up. I don't think the 167 is accurate because I was stopped for about 1 and then 2 minutes during the run, in which it fell a bunch. Meh.
I felt pretty good the entire time. I still feel like hills are rough...but have kind of always felt like hills are rough? So I feel like this run is closer to my current fitness level now.
Post Run:
Felt fine. Showered. Eventually had a couple meatballs, but I'm just not really hungry.
Breakfast:
A kale-cheese-egg scramble:
1/2 cup kale fried in about 1 T butter. Then 2 scrambled eggs cooked in. Mozzarella cheese was added at the end. I also had some tea with about 1T of heavy cream.
~ 5 carbs
Snack:
Before I ran I had about 6 cashews.
~ 4 carbs
The Run:
My mindset was to take it easy and just run a steady pace. I also wore my heart rate monitor because I wanted to get a base on that. Haven't done that in a while.
Distance: 4 miles
Overall pace: 10:20
Avg heart rate: 167
Max heart rate: 186
Temp: 38º and slightly sunny
Terrain: around the 'hood...slight inclines here and there
Towards the end of the run, it was definitely always above 171, and held around 183 for quite some time. Any slight incline would make it go up. I don't think the 167 is accurate because I was stopped for about 1 and then 2 minutes during the run, in which it fell a bunch. Meh.
I felt pretty good the entire time. I still feel like hills are rough...but have kind of always felt like hills are rough? So I feel like this run is closer to my current fitness level now.
Post Run:
Felt fine. Showered. Eventually had a couple meatballs, but I'm just not really hungry.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
A Trainer Ride
Finally finally FINALLY I got on my bike trainer again for real. I listened to some tunes and had a pretty great time. I don't really listen to music much, so maybe if I keep it that way, I'll be starved for music and get on the trainer more ;)
I've been doing some runs. Again, nothing too exciting or consistent. But this week I ran 3 on Tuesday, and then did a 35 minute bike ride on Wednesday. All I have to do today is run.
Saturday I'm going to meet Krista for a little run! We haven't ran together since days of working together at her former job. I'm soooooooo looking forward to running with someone. I hope I don't slow her down too much. She just wants some motivation, so hopefully that will be ok. (But I know her...)
I did a bunch of counter pushups yesterday. I was pretty sore from it this morning.
I'm trying to cut out sugar from my diet. It's interesting.
I just had two job proposal things happen today. One was a scope of work proposal and the other was meeting with people, reviewing the potential work. I'm not sure if I have either for certain, but I'm hoping I have both!
Oh I got a Fitbit! It's pretty fun. Really eye opening to see how little I move during the day. That is the one down side of working from home I guess. I don't have to walk across campus to go to meetings like I used to. However, the up side is I can step outside whenever I want and go for a walk.
I've been doing some runs. Again, nothing too exciting or consistent. But this week I ran 3 on Tuesday, and then did a 35 minute bike ride on Wednesday. All I have to do today is run.
Saturday I'm going to meet Krista for a little run! We haven't ran together since days of working together at her former job. I'm soooooooo looking forward to running with someone. I hope I don't slow her down too much. She just wants some motivation, so hopefully that will be ok. (But I know her...)
I did a bunch of counter pushups yesterday. I was pretty sore from it this morning.
I'm trying to cut out sugar from my diet. It's interesting.
I just had two job proposal things happen today. One was a scope of work proposal and the other was meeting with people, reviewing the potential work. I'm not sure if I have either for certain, but I'm hoping I have both!
Oh I got a Fitbit! It's pretty fun. Really eye opening to see how little I move during the day. That is the one down side of working from home I guess. I don't have to walk across campus to go to meetings like I used to. However, the up side is I can step outside whenever I want and go for a walk.
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