Well talk about a bomb. I totally bombed my Sunday Long Run.
It was supposed to be my first 9 Miler.
I didn't go run at all!
I woke up at 6am to go run but turned over and went back to sleep. Then the afternoon got away from me. Then when I was faced with the choice of going on my run or going to hang out with friends ... of course, I bailed on the run.
I don't feel to great about it.
I made a billion excuses. "I feel low energy", "I need to rest", "I feel run down", "It's going to take too long" ... GEESH!
I think I was scared of it. I know I can do it but I think I was afraid of actually doing it ... go figure!
It totally killed my stats:
In Review - Week of October 5th:
Half Marathon Training Week 7 of 12: (Full Marathon Training Week 1 of 18:)
WORKOUT
DISTANCE
AVG Speed
TIMES
15.76 Miles
5.54
4
0 Miles
N/A
0
0 Meters
N/A
0
Total Workout Time: 04:18:59 Total Running Time: 02:48:59
33 days till the Half-Marathon! 110 days till the Full-Marathon!
I've recalibrated my run schedule and although I'm bummed about missing the 9 miler I know I need to push forward.
On deck for today is cross training. I want to run but I know I need to stick to my plan.
So today I met up with my mom and had a total Girls Day Out. We had lunch, talked about how her 6 miler went today, shopped for fancy German sugar for tea and ended up at the New Balance store where I got my first pair of "Running" Shoes.
Now that might seem odd to you especially since I've been running "seriously" for over 6 months now. But it turns out that I've never really gone to a specialty store for running shoes ... until today!
I picked up a pair of NB WR1063WB.
They fit terrific!
We also hit Bloomingdale's a got some new Wacoal Sports Bars ... may I say, I am a well endowed girl and they kept everything in the right places without need for a second sports bar on top! A first for me!
I knew I shouldn't run my scheduled 5 miler because I was starting later than usual AND I was running with new and un-tested gear but I was so excited as soon as I started I knew I was running faster. It felt great but it felt like my feet wanted to move faster than my body could manage.
Run
Mile 1
0:09:25
6.37
Run
Mile 2
0:12:07
4.95
Run
Mile 3
0:11:19
5.30
Run
Mile 4
0:11:01
5.45
Run
Extra
0:03:13
5.41
My first mile I shot out. Second I had to walk a little to catch my breath and then I started running again. I felt like it was easier to keep my pace. It felt good.
I do need to remember I need to take hydration for runs over 3 miles though. I had to stop at the end of mile 3 to grab a drink.
I could have finished but it was much to late and I am hoping to squeeze a 9 miler in tomorrow morning ... if not I will make it up in the afternoon so no worries :)
Well, yesterday I was still feeling run-down. It was going on 3 days.
I had made plans but bailed on half of them and rearranged my run time. First I'd plan an AM Run at 6:10am, didn't happen. Then I scooted it to right after work at 5:00pm. Then I pushed it further to 6:00pm ... that's when I knew it was now or never!
The run started out well. I always run the first ~.10 faster than normal then I have to wait at the only congested street light I really have to cross on my route and then I usually catch my pace. I did good for the first mile but I started to feel a cramp on the left side of my abs (which is unusual as I don't usually cramp) but I trudged along. I walked for a bit then started running again. I through the next .86m and I had to stop. I NEEDED WATER. I normally don't like to cross over into the golf course but I needed water so I asked one of the golfers and he very nicely told me where there was a water cooler. I WAS SO GRATEFUL! I felt well enough to continue walking (in my head I was going to finish my 3rd mile and call it quits when my Garmin beeped announcing 3 miles down and POOF, I was off running again. I lost my concentration and slowed down for a bit but I was still running and on the turn home I picked it up again. Before I knew it my Garmin beeped that I had run 5 miles. At this point I walked for a bit then picked it up again ( I DIDN'T KNOW I HAD IT IN ME!) and I ran the last little bit.
Run
0.12
0:01:09
6.26
Run
1.00
0:10:38
5.64
Walked
0.15
0:03:01
2.99
Run
0.86
0:09:32
5.41
Walked
1.00
0:17:09
3.50
Run
0.42
0:04:55
5.13
Walked
0.58
0:08:18
4.19
Run
1.00
0:11:19
5.30
Walked
0.10
0:01:58
3.05
Run
0.27
0:03:11
5.08
I was completly spent!
I got home and did some stretching and found that my blister wrapping hadn't worked ... I should have listened to Julia about the duct tape (gonna try it next time, Julia! :) and one of my toe nails it looking a little shadey (I am going for new shoes tonight!) but overall still an ok run.
Finished up my run in 1:11:10 (not terrible considering I walked ... ALOT!)
I'm feeling better now mostly because I got out and ran. I think running recharges my batteries!
Also, a shout out to all the bloggy peeps at the CHICAGO MARATHON! Wishing all of you the best!
I was only able to get through 3 out of 5 sets which was disappointing but I took it in stride.
Today, I was able to wake up in the A.M. and get out at the right time.
I had speed work scheduled 8 x 400m but ended up running 10 X 200m instead.
I really suck at speed work.
Granted I don't do it NEARLY enough! I have really got to get some more in there.
I've been feeling run down the last couple of days ... wonder if I'm catching a cold. Planning on taking some Airborne and hope to be out of this funk by tomorrow morning for an AM 5 Miler.
Also, may I say, I am loving having my evenings free. I am able to catch up on my Stories (i.e. used to be True Blood over the summer, now it's Dexter, Fringe, NCIS and Bones) and I've even been able to get some reading in (I'm already 3/4 done with Charlene Harris' Dead as a Doornail ... highly recommend the Southern Vampire Series) and even noticing some on progress on my Lafayette (from True Blood) Inspired Afghan.
As for the running, I will trust my training and keep on trudging along. I WILL NOT BE DEFEATED! :)
Everyone should indulge in one every once in a while!
Thursday night, Mr. Boyfriend and I hit the Metallica concert and may I say "It was AWESOME!"
Rock On!
Great seats!
It was explosive!
I'm not a huge fan but it was still a lot of fun!
Friday, I did my afternoon run in a decent time. I stopped using the Galloway method and my time has improved considerably.
Mile 1
0:10:32
Mile 2
0:11:21
Mile 3
0:11:20
Mile 4
0:11:24
Mile 5
0:10:59
Extra .33
0:03:31
Saturday was the first day I was able to wake up and get a morning run and may I say, I LOVED IT! I am definitely hooked. I am also running IPOD free. I really does allow you to concentrate better on RUNNING and breathing and all the mechanics. It's not easy but it is so worth the sacrifice.
Mile 1
0:10:50
Mile 2
0:11:18
Mile 3
0:11:24
Extra .74
0:08:23
Mr. Boyfriend was still sleeping so I slipped out and got a couple of rounds out on the Bicycle.
Can I say, FINALLY!
It took me twice around just to get my footing back. Then I was in full swing. I did another 6 loops before the sun got to me and I had to head inside. I must do that again!
Sunday was my long run. I woke up at the same time but being that my run was much longer I ended my run and the heat was starting to get bad.
Mile 1
0:10:32
Mile 2
0:10:45
Mile 3
0:11:37
Mile 4
0:11:19
Mile 5
0:11:35
Mile 6
0:11:21
Mile 7
0:11:17
Mile 8
0:11:19
Extra .01
0:00:05
I'm pretty stoked that I made my race pace without really trying too hard and I think I kept it pretty consistent. I did have to take a few walking breaks but I kept them to 1 per mile and always between 45-60 sec.
In the future I'm going to have to wake up earlier as my runs get longer.
Also, I need to be more careful on my long runs. I got 5 blisters. Two on the arch of my right foot, two more on my toes of the same foot and one more on the toe of my left foot. I know it's because I used the wrong sneaker for the run. It was my only lapse.
Everything else worked out pretty well!
Half a Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cliff Bar before the run. I didn't feel hungry at all.
20oz of Half Water/Half Gatorade (I could have used another 4oz though)
1 Zym hydration tab after the run and 1 cup milk (also after the run)
Overall still a great run!
For today's run, I calculated the time I needed to get up to be at work by 8am and I guess I got a little carried away. I headed out at 6:10am to find:
It was PITCH BLACK! It felt like it was Midnight, eerie and spooky. I tried to do once around the block but it was too much. I checked and Sunrise is at 7:15am.
I started to fiddle on the computer and lost track of time and ended up heading out late ... GEESH!
I had planned to do a 5 miler but time and the fact that this would be my 4th run in a row caused me to reconsider.
I ended up doing 3.47 instead. I was able to keep my race pace ... but BARELY! By the end my blisters were aching a little and my legs felt like I had no gas in them ... I was running by shear will alone!
Tomorrow is a rest for my legs day ... I do strength for my core and arms.
Wow! What a weekend :)
In Review - Week of September 28st:
Half Marathon Training Week 6 of 12: (Full Marathon Training Week 1 of 18:)
WORKOUT
DISTANCE
AVG Speed
TIMES
25.14 Miles
5.34
5
2 Miles
N/A
1
0 Meters
N/A
0
Total Workout Time: 06:12:39 Total Running Time: 04:42:39
040:09:28:02 till the Half-Marathon! 117:09:46:39 till the Full-Marathon!
I leave you with a video of clips from the concert!
World Triathlon Corporation officially announces that Miami, Florida will serve as the host city for the newest Ironman 70.3 event. Taking place on October 30, 2010, Ironman 70.3 Miami will consist of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. Because Miami offers a variety of great architecture and a wide diversity of cultures, Ironman 70.3 Miami will quickly establish itself as a destination event and is expected to sell out quickly.The inaugural event will reach capacity at 2,000 athletes. There will be 50 qualifying slots available to the 2011 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in addition to a prize purse of $36,000 for distribution among the top male and female professional finishers. Registration for this event is now available atwww.ironmanmiami.com.
If you hadn't noticed, I had been a little bit underwhelmed with my running the last 2 weeks or so.
I had started to REALLY SLOW DOWN. I felt like I had been showing promise, improving and getting better but then WHAM! SLOWY-MAC-SLOW-POKE showed up!
I was feeling quite demoralized and it took me almost two hours of Hmmm-ing and Haw-ing and Mr. Boyfriend pushing me out the door with his BOOT to get me out there! (I owe him one!)
Yes, I know I shouldn't let a little slow down demoralize me! Yes, I know that if I push through it I will get over and beyond it! But JEESH, it wreaks havoc on your motivation!
What's worse is I am running IPOD free ... IT AIN'T EASY I TELL YOU! Music helps SO VERY MUCH! But, the 13.1 Fort Lauderdale doesn't allow MP3 players and my ear phones crapped out on me conveniently so I took it as a sign to train with race like conditions.
But then, as I thought there was no hope, I finally saw a bit of light.
Sure, I don't run very fast but this is faster than I've run in a couple of weeks.
I hadn't run a sub-10 in a couple of weeks. A fully on-marathon pace run! It felt G.R.E.A.T!
I know that's not how a Tempo Run is 'posed to go ... but I'm happy with it!
In Review - Month of September:
WORKOUT
DISTANCE
AVG Speed
TIMES
77.45 Miles
5.17 ↑.12
18
0 Miles
N/A
0
0 Meters
N/A
0
Total Workout Time: 27:09:20 Total Running Time: 15:09:20
I didn't quite achieved my September 80+ Miles Challenge :\ but I know that was because I lost a couple of training days due to a mondo-migraine so I'm not too disappointed. I am disappointed that I didn't Bike or Swim at all in September but there's always next month. I am glad that although I sucked-wind for two weeks my monthly average is still up. Yay!
My Goal for October is 100+ miles so that I can reach my goal of 900 in 2009. I may seem like a big jump especially since I didn't make my 80+ in September but my marathon training is getting more heated so I do expect that it will get done. I am also setting goals for 120+ in November and 140+ in December which will complete my goal.
Well, today is equal to my Friday! I'm going to METALLICA and then I have tomorrow off.
I had a 5 miler penciled in before I realized I won't have time to do it before the concert :\ but I do have tomorrow open to work it in.
I totally bombed my Sunday Long Run.
