The running of the Chicago marathon is this weekend. I want to give a quick shout out and wish "good luck" to a couple bloggers; Christine at flyrunner who is Ms. Speedy runner and PR-ed in Chicago last year in the 90 degree weather. Who does that? and Jessie at live-love-run. Jessie is running her first marathon so please make sure to check out her blog and wish her the best!
And for your viewing/reading pleasure, my update after I ran Chicago in 2010. Click here if you dare. It wasn't pretty.
Showing posts with label Chicago marathon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago marathon. Show all posts
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Completed; Week 18 - Chicago Marathon!
Since I feel that it's only right to make sure I post about my final steps in preparation for the marathon, here is how the week went.
Monday: 45 minutes AMT
Tuesday: 3.09 miles 23:08 7:30 pace
Wednesday: 4.07 miles 30:46 7:34 pace
Thursday: Upper body weights, abs
Friday: rest
Saturday: rest
Sunday: 26.2 Miles! 3:44:00 8:32 pace
Monday: 45 minutes AMT
Tuesday: 3.09 miles 23:08 7:30 pace
Wednesday: 4.07 miles 30:46 7:34 pace
Thursday: Upper body weights, abs
Friday: rest
Saturday: rest
Sunday: 26.2 Miles! 3:44:00 8:32 pace
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Chicago Marathon Review and Results
Chicago did not go as well as I had expected. I had these visions of me crossing the finish line in under 3:40, being able to call home and tell my dad about what I accomplished, meeting up with friends after the race for grub, drinks and to celebrate the goal I had reached; to qualify for Boston.
None of this happened. Let take that back, I did phone my dad to tell him how I finished but none of the other things took place.
Guess I should back up and start from the beginning.
Sunday morning I woke up at 4:30am, still sick. In fact, I felt worst. I washed my face, brushed my teeth, got dressed and headed downstairs to make my pre-race meal; wheat bagel with creamy peanut butter and a bottle of water. We were in the car and on our way by 5:15am. Traffic was not bad at all. My brother in-law, Tommy, quickly found a parking lot about 6 blocks from Grant Park. I grabbed what I needed while my brother in-law and Chris took the bikes off the bike rack. They had brought along bikes so they could ride from each mile marker through out the race to watch me. We headed up the street where I was able to go in to the corral area and they headed off to meet up with Tommy's old boss. He had 2 access passes along with volunteer hats, shirts and jackets. They were to work the start line but didn't know what they would be doing.
I made my way to the port-a-potty's and over to a tree to sit under near my start corral. I did some stretching, people watched and went over my race strategy in my head. I decided I better try using the bathroom on last time and waited in a LONG line. I went and got into my corral. As I was walking I heard "Steph" and looked up to see Chris and Tommy. Tommy took a quick shot of me and Chris.
(Chris and I pre-race)
They wished me luck and were off to work the start line. They had to stand in front and make sure none of the elite runners crossed the line prior to the start. Chris was able to take a couple quick photos before having to move out of the way.
(The Elites!!)
Anyway....back to my story. :0)
I hung by the 3:40 pace group with plans of staying with them for the entire marathon. That didn't last too long. I was trying so hard just to stay with them during the first 2 miles. Not because I couldn't keep up but because of all the runners that kept pushing me out of their way or running into me! It was so frustrating. So since I thought I was feeling good, I just took off on my own. I knew the race was going to be tough from the start. My throat hurt, my nose burned and my legs were heavy. But I was ahead of the 3:40 group so I figured I was good! I tried to take in the crowd support. Wow, that crowd support is like nothing I've ever seen at a race. I kept telling myself to look around, half fun, enjoy the scenery, anything to take my mind off my time and what I was there to do.
Well, by mile 11, I knew it wasn't going to happen. The heat and sunshine were really starting to get to me. I had my fuel belt with hammer heed & hammer gel, but stopped at every water stop. I felt dehydrated and couldn't get enough water. I saw Chris & Tommy at mile 14 and changed one of my empty heed bottles for a full one.
(at mile 14)
Chris asked how I was feeling and as much I would have loved to say "great", I told him "awful" and kept on running. Between 14 and 16, I lost it. I am not sure if I was mentally letting the heat get to me or what happened. Chris and Tommy we are the 16 mile marker. And thank god they were.
(at mile 16)
I had to pee so bad and was some what delirious. I went off course straight into an empty parking lot. Chris grabbed me, got me back on course and ran with me for about a block as I whined about having to pee really bad. He told me to just go, that I could do it. So now, not only am I hot, but I now stink like urine because when he said go, I went. in my pants. At this point I am not understanding what is going on. I mentally was breaking down far sooner then I did last year when I ran Detroit. And it seemed to last much longer. I continued to count down the miles. I made sure to keep hydrating and ran through every mister/hose on the course. I saw so many runners getting medical attention and was lucky that I was not one of them. I was able to keep running so I used that as a motivator.
The last 10 or so miles were a blur. People around me yelling "you're almost there", "only 6 more miles to go", etc... I had been passed by the 3:40 group. I can't tell you where. It happened somewhere in those last 10 miles since I was still ahead of them at mile 16. even after the 'parking lot' incident.
I gave it that final push and seeing the signs "800m to go" "400m to go" "200m to go" were such an awesome site. I was so ready to be done with this marathon! I tried to push hard up the bridge, made the left hand turn and was heading for the finish line. I heard my name, looked up and there in the bleachers were Chris and Tommy. I tried to smile but could only shake my head and kept on going.
I crossed the finish line at 3:44:00. 4 minutes off my goal. I was happy though. Not only did I finish with a PR, but I ran this as hard as I could. I was sick from the start, so hoping for a BQ was a little ambitious. I couldn't help think of the 'what ifs'. what if it was cooler? what if I had stayed with the pace group? What if I wasn't sick that day? what if I had chosen to take medicine that morning versus not taking anything at all? Those what ifs do not bother me. If anything, it has made me even more excited to tackle my next marathon.
I am looking forward to the Bayshore Marathon on May 28, 2011! Hoping that will be my BQ course!
None of this happened. Let take that back, I did phone my dad to tell him how I finished but none of the other things took place.
Guess I should back up and start from the beginning.
Sunday morning I woke up at 4:30am, still sick. In fact, I felt worst. I washed my face, brushed my teeth, got dressed and headed downstairs to make my pre-race meal; wheat bagel with creamy peanut butter and a bottle of water. We were in the car and on our way by 5:15am. Traffic was not bad at all. My brother in-law, Tommy, quickly found a parking lot about 6 blocks from Grant Park. I grabbed what I needed while my brother in-law and Chris took the bikes off the bike rack. They had brought along bikes so they could ride from each mile marker through out the race to watch me. We headed up the street where I was able to go in to the corral area and they headed off to meet up with Tommy's old boss. He had 2 access passes along with volunteer hats, shirts and jackets. They were to work the start line but didn't know what they would be doing.
I made my way to the port-a-potty's and over to a tree to sit under near my start corral. I did some stretching, people watched and went over my race strategy in my head. I decided I better try using the bathroom on last time and waited in a LONG line. I went and got into my corral. As I was walking I heard "Steph" and looked up to see Chris and Tommy. Tommy took a quick shot of me and Chris.
(Chris and I pre-race)They wished me luck and were off to work the start line. They had to stand in front and make sure none of the elite runners crossed the line prior to the start. Chris was able to take a couple quick photos before having to move out of the way.
(The Elites!!)
Anyway....back to my story. :0)
I hung by the 3:40 pace group with plans of staying with them for the entire marathon. That didn't last too long. I was trying so hard just to stay with them during the first 2 miles. Not because I couldn't keep up but because of all the runners that kept pushing me out of their way or running into me! It was so frustrating. So since I thought I was feeling good, I just took off on my own. I knew the race was going to be tough from the start. My throat hurt, my nose burned and my legs were heavy. But I was ahead of the 3:40 group so I figured I was good! I tried to take in the crowd support. Wow, that crowd support is like nothing I've ever seen at a race. I kept telling myself to look around, half fun, enjoy the scenery, anything to take my mind off my time and what I was there to do.
Well, by mile 11, I knew it wasn't going to happen. The heat and sunshine were really starting to get to me. I had my fuel belt with hammer heed & hammer gel, but stopped at every water stop. I felt dehydrated and couldn't get enough water. I saw Chris & Tommy at mile 14 and changed one of my empty heed bottles for a full one.
(at mile 14)Chris asked how I was feeling and as much I would have loved to say "great", I told him "awful" and kept on running. Between 14 and 16, I lost it. I am not sure if I was mentally letting the heat get to me or what happened. Chris and Tommy we are the 16 mile marker. And thank god they were.
(at mile 16)I had to pee so bad and was some what delirious. I went off course straight into an empty parking lot. Chris grabbed me, got me back on course and ran with me for about a block as I whined about having to pee really bad. He told me to just go, that I could do it. So now, not only am I hot, but I now stink like urine because when he said go, I went. in my pants. At this point I am not understanding what is going on. I mentally was breaking down far sooner then I did last year when I ran Detroit. And it seemed to last much longer. I continued to count down the miles. I made sure to keep hydrating and ran through every mister/hose on the course. I saw so many runners getting medical attention and was lucky that I was not one of them. I was able to keep running so I used that as a motivator.
The last 10 or so miles were a blur. People around me yelling "you're almost there", "only 6 more miles to go", etc... I had been passed by the 3:40 group. I can't tell you where. It happened somewhere in those last 10 miles since I was still ahead of them at mile 16. even after the 'parking lot' incident.
I gave it that final push and seeing the signs "800m to go" "400m to go" "200m to go" were such an awesome site. I was so ready to be done with this marathon! I tried to push hard up the bridge, made the left hand turn and was heading for the finish line. I heard my name, looked up and there in the bleachers were Chris and Tommy. I tried to smile but could only shake my head and kept on going.
I crossed the finish line at 3:44:00. 4 minutes off my goal. I was happy though. Not only did I finish with a PR, but I ran this as hard as I could. I was sick from the start, so hoping for a BQ was a little ambitious. I couldn't help think of the 'what ifs'. what if it was cooler? what if I had stayed with the pace group? What if I wasn't sick that day? what if I had chosen to take medicine that morning versus not taking anything at all? Those what ifs do not bother me. If anything, it has made me even more excited to tackle my next marathon.
I am looking forward to the Bayshore Marathon on May 28, 2011! Hoping that will be my BQ course!
Chicago Marathon Expo
Three words can describe the expo; A Runner's Dream!
This expo was so much better then any of the other ones I have been too! I left there with tons of samples, 2 Nike tops and a full tummy from the Clif/Luna display.
We ended up going Saturday late morning and made our way to the packet pick up and back to the shirt/participant bag pick up. Then it was off to scope out all the vendors. I spent a lot of time at the Nike display trying to decide what to purchase. I think I tried on every style top they had to offer! I finally settled on a long sleeve dry fit white t-shirt and a base layer blue top. There were so many people along the Nike mural. Luckily, it only too me about 2 minutes to locate my name.
We made our way through the expo when I spotted the line for the commemorative photos. I waited in line for about 15 minutes to have mine taken and then made a pit stop at the 10-10-10 block numbers for a quick snap shot too.
After 4 hours of walking around the expo in flip flops, my legs were sore so it was time to go! It was time to head home and get some rest for the big day...
This expo was so much better then any of the other ones I have been too! I left there with tons of samples, 2 Nike tops and a full tummy from the Clif/Luna display.
We ended up going Saturday late morning and made our way to the packet pick up and back to the shirt/participant bag pick up. Then it was off to scope out all the vendors. I spent a lot of time at the Nike display trying to decide what to purchase. I think I tried on every style top they had to offer! I finally settled on a long sleeve dry fit white t-shirt and a base layer blue top. There were so many people along the Nike mural. Luckily, it only too me about 2 minutes to locate my name.
We made our way through the expo when I spotted the line for the commemorative photos. I waited in line for about 15 minutes to have mine taken and then made a pit stop at the 10-10-10 block numbers for a quick snap shot too.
After 4 hours of walking around the expo in flip flops, my legs were sore so it was time to go! It was time to head home and get some rest for the big day...
Friday, October 8, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
To fuel belt or not to fuel belt
I've narrowed down my outfit for Sunday but now I am stumped on my fuel belt. I've trained with it on all of my long runs and even wore it when I ran the Detroit Marathon last October. I originally planned to wear it for Chicago, but now I am started to question that decision.
I am not a fan of Gatorade, so I would carry Hammer HEED in my fuel belt bottles. I would also have a Hammer flask filled with gel. If I do not use my belt, I am stuck drinking gatorade and pinning gel packs to my shorts. But I also lose the additional weight around my waist.
I used my 4 bottle belt while training, but wore my 2 bottle belt when I ran Detroit. Maybe I should down size from the 4 bottle to the 2 bottle for chicago. It would lighten the load around my waist.
Eek!! I don't know what to do!!!
I am not a fan of Gatorade, so I would carry Hammer HEED in my fuel belt bottles. I would also have a Hammer flask filled with gel. If I do not use my belt, I am stuck drinking gatorade and pinning gel packs to my shorts. But I also lose the additional weight around my waist.
I used my 4 bottle belt while training, but wore my 2 bottle belt when I ran Detroit. Maybe I should down size from the 4 bottle to the 2 bottle for chicago. It would lighten the load around my waist.
Eek!! I don't know what to do!!!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Completed; Week 17 of Chicago Marathon training
Monday Scheduled: cross train
Monday Actual: cross train; 45 minutes AMT intervals, upper body weights
Tuesday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 4 mile run w/ speed work, core work, push ups 2 x 20
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 miles 40:40 8:08 pace
Thursday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Thursday Actual: rest
Friday Scheduled: rest
Friday Actual: 4 mile run 31:41 7:55 pace
Saturday Scheduled: 3 mile run
Saturday Actual: 8.28 miles (3 miles treadmill 25:00 8:20 pace/5.28 miles outside 41:30 7:51 pace) upper body lifting (biceps/shoulders/triceps)
Sunday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Sunday Actual: 3 miles on treadmill w/ .5% incline 24:54 8:18 pace, lifting for back muscles, core work
Scheduled Miles: 24 miles
Actual Mileage: 24.28 miles
Weight: 121lbs
Monday Actual: cross train; 45 minutes AMT intervals, upper body weights
Tuesday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 4 mile run w/ speed work, core work, push ups 2 x 20
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 miles 40:40 8:08 pace
Thursday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Thursday Actual: rest
Friday Scheduled: rest
Friday Actual: 4 mile run 31:41 7:55 pace
Saturday Scheduled: 3 mile run
Saturday Actual: 8.28 miles (3 miles treadmill 25:00 8:20 pace/5.28 miles outside 41:30 7:51 pace) upper body lifting (biceps/shoulders/triceps)
Sunday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Sunday Actual: 3 miles on treadmill w/ .5% incline 24:54 8:18 pace, lifting for back muscles, core work
Scheduled Miles: 24 miles
Actual Mileage: 24.28 miles
Weight: 121lbs
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Complete; Week 16 of Chicago Marathon training!
2 weeks to go!! I have made a few adjustments to my training for the next two weeks. I will be following the final two weeks exactly how Hal Higdon's intermediate training program is written day for day. I followed his plan as written through out my training however, I moved around the runs & cross training to the days I prefered.
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: rest day
Tuesday Scheduled: 6 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 6 mile run w/ 4 x 800's 49:20, P90X ab ripper, push ups 3 x 15
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 miles w/ incline work on the TM - didn't record my time, upper body weights
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 5 miles easy - didn't record my time
Friday Scheduled: 4 mile pace
Friday Actual: 4 mile run 33:23 8:20 pace
Saturday Scheduled: 12 mile run
Saturday Actual: P90X ab ripper, push ups 2 x 20, walking around the woods and helping Chris with his tree stands
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 12.11 mile run 1:39:47 8:15 pace - with wind & hills
Scheduled Miles: 32 miles
Actual Mileage: 32.11 miles
Weight: 123lbs (gained 3 lbs, not going to worry about it though
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: rest day
Tuesday Scheduled: 6 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 6 mile run w/ 4 x 800's 49:20, P90X ab ripper, push ups 3 x 15
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 miles w/ incline work on the TM - didn't record my time, upper body weights
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 5 miles easy - didn't record my time
Friday Scheduled: 4 mile pace
Friday Actual: 4 mile run 33:23 8:20 pace
Saturday Scheduled: 12 mile run
Saturday Actual: P90X ab ripper, push ups 2 x 20, walking around the woods and helping Chris with his tree stands
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 12.11 mile run 1:39:47 8:15 pace - with wind & hills
Scheduled Miles: 32 miles
Actual Mileage: 32.11 miles
Weight: 123lbs (gained 3 lbs, not going to worry about it though
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
#6499
That is who I will be known as on 10-10-10! Got my confirmation ticket/packet in the mail yesterday. Super excited but nervous at the same time.
Here's to hoping I trained hard enough to meet my goals.
Here's to hoping I trained hard enough to meet my goals.
Completed; Week 15 of Chicago Marathon Training
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: 8.28 easy miles 1:10:29 8:30 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 5 mile run w/ 8 x 400 pace, core work, push ups 2 x 15
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 miles 40:55 8:11 pace
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 4 miles easy - didn't record my time
Friday Scheduled: 5 mile pace
Friday Actual: 20.06 2:51:43 8:34 pace, what a great morning for a run. It was nice and cool. I had some stomach issues but once I took care of them, I felt great!
Saturday Scheduled: 20 mile run
Saturday Actual: none since I was standing up in a wedding, ran my 20 on Friday.
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: none, attended the Detroit Lions game
Scheduled Miles: 43 miles
Actual Mileage: 42.34 miles
Weight: ?
Monday Actual: 8.28 easy miles 1:10:29 8:30 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 5 mile run w/ 8 x 400 pace, core work, push ups 2 x 15
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 miles 40:55 8:11 pace
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 4 miles easy - didn't record my time
Friday Scheduled: 5 mile pace
Friday Actual: 20.06 2:51:43 8:34 pace, what a great morning for a run. It was nice and cool. I had some stomach issues but once I took care of them, I felt great!
Saturday Scheduled: 20 mile run
Saturday Actual: none since I was standing up in a wedding, ran my 20 on Friday.
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: none, attended the Detroit Lions game
Scheduled Miles: 43 miles
Actual Mileage: 42.34 miles
Weight: ?
Monday, September 20, 2010
Let the tapering begin! 3 weeks to go.
I can't believe that I have already trained for 15 weeks! It's time to taper and as much as I welcome it, I can't help but question if I am ready for the marathon. Some days I feel ready to get this over with, other days I wish I had more time to train. I got my miles in, but did I do enough to meet my goal? I am going to do try my hardest to stay focused and positive.
3 weeks from today, I will be recovering from the Chicago Marathon.
3 weeks from today, I will be recovering from the Chicago Marathon.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Completed; Week 13 & Week 14 of Chicago Marathon Training
Wow, am I behind. I have just been so busy with life! We had a large group of friends out to the lake for a long Labor Day weekend and were in Chicago this past week for another long weekend. I made sure not to lose sight of my training during these fun times though! In fact, I had a very successful 20 mile run the weekend we had friends to the lake. While they enjoyed socializing and cocktail-ing the first night there, I made sure to get to bed and rest up for my run. I am staying positive and focused. One more 20 mile run and then its taper time!
Here is how week 13 and week 14 went!
WEEK 13
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: 5.14 mile run 43:03 8:22 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 5.42 mile run 42:39 7:51 pace, upper body lifting
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5.1 mile run (didn't record my time), P90X ab ripper X, core exercises, push ups 5 x 15
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 8 mile run 66:03 8:15 pace
Friday Scheduled: 8 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest
Saturday Scheduled: 20 mile run
Saturday Actual: 20.05 mile run 2:51:30 8:33 - done on lots of hills in 20mph winds!
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 2.3 mile run 8:41 pace - very slow and easy, would have gone long but my friend was not feeling to well
Scheduled Miles: 43 miles
Actual Mileage: 46.01 miles
Weight: ?
WEEK 14
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: rest
Tuesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 6 mile run (didn't record my time), push ups 2 x 15
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5.24 mile run 42:50 8:10 pace (stomach issues)
Thursday Scheduled: rest
Thursday Actual: 6 mile run 48:40 8:06 pace, push ups 3 x 15
Friday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Friday Actual: 5 mile run (didn't record my time)
Saturday Scheduled: 12 mile run
Saturday Actual: 13.05 mile run 1:49:55 8:25 pace - ran on the Illinois Prairie Path while my sister in-law biked next to me
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: rest - Attended the Bears/Lions game
Scheduled Miles: 35 miles
Actual Mileage: 35.29 miles
Weight: ?
Here is how week 13 and week 14 went!
WEEK 13
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: 5.14 mile run 43:03 8:22 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 5.42 mile run 42:39 7:51 pace, upper body lifting
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5.1 mile run (didn't record my time), P90X ab ripper X, core exercises, push ups 5 x 15
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 8 mile run 66:03 8:15 pace
Friday Scheduled: 8 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest
Saturday Scheduled: 20 mile run
Saturday Actual: 20.05 mile run 2:51:30 8:33 - done on lots of hills in 20mph winds!
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 2.3 mile run 8:41 pace - very slow and easy, would have gone long but my friend was not feeling to well
Scheduled Miles: 43 miles
Actual Mileage: 46.01 miles
Weight: ?
WEEK 14
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: rest
Tuesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 6 mile run (didn't record my time), push ups 2 x 15
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5.24 mile run 42:50 8:10 pace (stomach issues)
Thursday Scheduled: rest
Thursday Actual: 6 mile run 48:40 8:06 pace, push ups 3 x 15
Friday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Friday Actual: 5 mile run (didn't record my time)
Saturday Scheduled: 12 mile run
Saturday Actual: 13.05 mile run 1:49:55 8:25 pace - ran on the Illinois Prairie Path while my sister in-law biked next to me
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: rest - Attended the Bears/Lions game
Scheduled Miles: 35 miles
Actual Mileage: 35.29 miles
Weight: ?
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Completed; Week 12 of Chicago Marathon Training
Another great week! I really owe a huge thank you to my blog friends and my dad. You have all had a hand in helping me get my head and my training where it needs to be. Thank you!
This was cut back week, so after running over 44 miles last week, I was only scheduled to do 36.
Here is how the weeks training went....
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: 5 mile run, 40:05 8:01 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 5.41 mile run 41:36 7:42 pace, P90X legs, P90X ab ripper X
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 mile run, 41:44 8:20 pace, core work, push ups 2 x 15
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 8.11 mile run, 1:04:21 7:56 pace, upper body weights
Friday Scheduled: 8 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest
Saturday Scheduled: 13 mile run
Saturday Actual: Somerset Stampede Half Marathon, 1:40:02 7:38 pace
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 30 minute stationary bike, weights for back, core work
Scheduled Miles: 36 miles
Actual Mileage: 36.64 miles
Weight: 122lbs
This was cut back week, so after running over 44 miles last week, I was only scheduled to do 36.
Here is how the weeks training went....
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: 5 mile run, 40:05 8:01 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 5.41 mile run 41:36 7:42 pace, P90X legs, P90X ab ripper X
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 mile run, 41:44 8:20 pace, core work, push ups 2 x 15
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 8.11 mile run, 1:04:21 7:56 pace, upper body weights
Friday Scheduled: 8 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest
Saturday Scheduled: 13 mile run
Saturday Actual: Somerset Stampede Half Marathon, 1:40:02 7:38 pace
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 30 minute stationary bike, weights for back, core work
Scheduled Miles: 36 miles
Actual Mileage: 36.64 miles
Weight: 122lbs
Monday, August 23, 2010
Completed; Week 11 of Chicago Marathon Training
Well, after having a small pity party I ended up having an awesome 18 mile run! It was not the pace, but how I felt mentally that made it go great. What an awesome way to finish off the week. 11 weeks down, 7 more to go. Bring it on!!
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: 8 mile run 1:09:59 8:36 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 5 mile run 40:48 8:11 pace, upper body lifting
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 8.12 mile run 1:05:51 8:07 pace, push ups 1 x 20
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 5 mile run 41:08 8:13 pace, push ups 3 x 15
Friday Scheduled: 8 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest
Saturday Scheduled: 18 mile run
Saturday Actual: 18.12 mile run 2:34:01 8:30 pace - the strongest I felt (mentally) in a long time! I ignored my pace and paid attention to how I felt. I truly enjoyed this long run! and it rained which was an added bonus!
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: upper body lifting, push ups 3 x 15, core work
Scheduled Mileage: 44 miles
Actual Mileage: 44.24 miles
Weight: ?
Monday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Monday Actual: 8 mile run 1:09:59 8:36 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 5 mile run 40:48 8:11 pace, upper body lifting
Wednesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 8.12 mile run 1:05:51 8:07 pace, push ups 1 x 20
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 5 mile run 41:08 8:13 pace, push ups 3 x 15
Friday Scheduled: 8 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest
Saturday Scheduled: 18 mile run
Saturday Actual: 18.12 mile run 2:34:01 8:30 pace - the strongest I felt (mentally) in a long time! I ignored my pace and paid attention to how I felt. I truly enjoyed this long run! and it rained which was an added bonus!
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: upper body lifting, push ups 3 x 15, core work
Scheduled Mileage: 44 miles
Actual Mileage: 44.24 miles
Weight: ?
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Completed; Week 10 of Chicago Marathon training
I am obviously behind on updating my weekly work outs. Unfortunately, I am almost embarrassed to document my times. I am not sure what is going on with me, but I feel like I am stuck in a rut that I can't seem to get out of. My pace has been so slow and it's really taking a toll on my mentally. I am not sure what I can do differently to A. make my long runs faster and B. stop the pity party and start telling myself I can do this. Any advice would be appreciated.
Here is how last weeks training went.
Monday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Monday Actual: 4.5 mile run 35:48 7:57 pace, P90X Core Synergesistics & Ab Ripper
Tuesday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 8.06 mile run 1:05:34 8:06 pace
Wednesday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 4 mile run 32:45 8:11 pace, P90X shoulders/chest/triceps
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 8.07 mile run 1:07:42 8:23 pace - an awful run; heavy legs and stomach issues
Friday Scheduled: 8 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest
Saturday Scheduled: 17 mile run
Saturday Actual: 17 mile run 2:28:06 8:43 pace - again, another awful run. it was slow and painful and I lost my fuel belt gel flask :-( It's paces like this that I really getting me down.
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: lots of walking and stair climbing at the Nascar race
Scheduled Mileage: 41 miles
Actual Mileage: 41.67 miles
Weight: 121lbs
Here is how last weeks training went.
Monday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Monday Actual: 4.5 mile run 35:48 7:57 pace, P90X Core Synergesistics & Ab Ripper
Tuesday Scheduled: 8 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 8.06 mile run 1:05:34 8:06 pace
Wednesday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 4 mile run 32:45 8:11 pace, P90X shoulders/chest/triceps
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 8.07 mile run 1:07:42 8:23 pace - an awful run; heavy legs and stomach issues
Friday Scheduled: 8 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest
Saturday Scheduled: 17 mile run
Saturday Actual: 17 mile run 2:28:06 8:43 pace - again, another awful run. it was slow and painful and I lost my fuel belt gel flask :-( It's paces like this that I really getting me down.
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: lots of walking and stair climbing at the Nascar race
Scheduled Mileage: 41 miles
Actual Mileage: 41.67 miles
Weight: 121lbs
Monday, August 9, 2010
Completed; Week 9 of Chicago Marathon Training
This week, I learned that I enjoy getting my training runs in before work. So I started waking up at 5am to run. It's nice having my evenings free or using that extra time for strength training and core work!
Monday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Monday Actual: cross train; 40 minutes elliptical intervals, weights for back
Tuesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 4.78 mile run 37:07 7:46 pace, P90X Ab Ripper
Wednesday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 6 mile run 49:05 8:10 pace, P90X Shoulders & Arms
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 7 mile run 58:15 8:19 pace, push ups 3 x 20
Friday Scheduled: 7 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest
Saturday Scheduled: 11 mile run
Saturday Actual: 12K (7.46 miles) race 56:05 7:31 pace, 3rd out of 15 in age group
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 6.10 mile run 50:35 8:17 pace
Scheduled Mileage: 31 miles
Actual Mileage: 31.34 miles
Weight: ?
Monday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Monday Actual: cross train; 40 minutes elliptical intervals, weights for back
Tuesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday Actual: 4.78 mile run 37:07 7:46 pace, P90X Ab Ripper
Wednesday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 6 mile run 49:05 8:10 pace, P90X Shoulders & Arms
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 7 mile run 58:15 8:19 pace, push ups 3 x 20
Friday Scheduled: 7 mile pace run
Friday Actual: Rest
Saturday Scheduled: 11 mile run
Saturday Actual: 12K (7.46 miles) race 56:05 7:31 pace, 3rd out of 15 in age group
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 6.10 mile run 50:35 8:17 pace
Scheduled Mileage: 31 miles
Actual Mileage: 31.34 miles
Weight: ?
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Completed: Week 8 of Chicago Marathon Training
Last week was pretty hectic. I was traveling for work 4 days and had to squeeze in my running when not at our work convention or dinners. Thankfully, I was able to meet my required mileage for the week!
Monday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Monday Actual: 6 mile run on the treadmill, 49:00 8:10 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 7 mile run
Tuesday Actual: P90X Ab Ripper, push ups 2 x 15
Wednesday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5.34 mile run in downtown Charlotte, 44:00 8:14 pace - WOW is it humid and hot in Charlotte, NC!!
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 6.16 mile run in downtown Charlotte, 53:12 8:38 pace
Friday Scheduled: 7 mile pace run
Friday Actual: None-rest day, traveled home from NC
Saturday Scheduled: 15 mile run
Saturday Actual: 5 mile run on treadmill, push ups 3 x 15, upper body lifting
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 15.26 mile run 2:09:46 8:30 pace - not happy with my pace at all! I was shooting for 8:20 or better.
Scheduled Mileage: 37 miles
Actual Mileage: 37.76 miles
Weight: 121lbs
Monday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Monday Actual: 6 mile run on the treadmill, 49:00 8:10 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 7 mile run
Tuesday Actual: P90X Ab Ripper, push ups 2 x 15
Wednesday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5.34 mile run in downtown Charlotte, 44:00 8:14 pace - WOW is it humid and hot in Charlotte, NC!!
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 6.16 mile run in downtown Charlotte, 53:12 8:38 pace
Friday Scheduled: 7 mile pace run
Friday Actual: None-rest day, traveled home from NC
Saturday Scheduled: 15 mile run
Saturday Actual: 5 mile run on treadmill, push ups 3 x 15, upper body lifting
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 15.26 mile run 2:09:46 8:30 pace - not happy with my pace at all! I was shooting for 8:20 or better.
Scheduled Mileage: 37 miles
Actual Mileage: 37.76 miles
Weight: 121lbs
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Completed; Week 7 of Chicago Marathon trainings
Monday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Monday Actual: None- Sick w/ food poisoning
Tuesday Scheduled: 7 mile run
Tuesday Actual: none- Sick w/ food poisoning
Wednesday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Wednesday Actual: My First Two-A-Day! morning run: 4.3 miles 34:43, 8:05 pace, evening run: 5 miles 45:00, 9:00 pace, push ups 1 x 20
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 5 miles on treadmill 44:00, 8:48 pace, push ups 4 x 10
Friday Scheduled: 7 mile pace run
Friday Actual: P90X ab ripper, P90X Core Synergesistics
Saturday Scheduled: 14 mile run
Saturday Actual: 7 miles on treadmill 60:00, 8:34 pace, Uppper body lifting
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 10.02 miles 1:25:31, 8:32 pace
Scheduled Mileage: 36 miles
Actual Mileage: 31.32 miles
Weight: 120lbs
Monday Actual: None- Sick w/ food poisoning
Tuesday Scheduled: 7 mile run
Tuesday Actual: none- Sick w/ food poisoning
Wednesday Scheduled: 4 mile run
Wednesday Actual: My First Two-A-Day! morning run: 4.3 miles 34:43, 8:05 pace, evening run: 5 miles 45:00, 9:00 pace, push ups 1 x 20
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 5 miles on treadmill 44:00, 8:48 pace, push ups 4 x 10
Friday Scheduled: 7 mile pace run
Friday Actual: P90X ab ripper, P90X Core Synergesistics
Saturday Scheduled: 14 mile run
Saturday Actual: 7 miles on treadmill 60:00, 8:34 pace, Uppper body lifting
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 10.02 miles 1:25:31, 8:32 pace
Scheduled Mileage: 36 miles
Actual Mileage: 31.32 miles
Weight: 120lbs
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Completed; Week 6 of Chicago Marathon Training
What a great week. I really felt this week was the push I needed to mentally get back on track. Too bad I spent the last two days sick as a dog, so that is really going to mess up week 7! :-(
Monday Scheduled: 3 mile run
Monday Actual: 3.57 miles 27:53, 7:43 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday Actual: rest
Wednesday Scheduled: 3 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 mile run on the treadmill; 1 @ 8:34, 1 @ 8:13 1 @ 7:57, 1 @ 8:13, 1 @ 8:34, core work, push ups 2 x 15
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 4 mile run on the treadmill @ 8:13 pace, upper body lifting
Friday Scheduled: 6 mile pace run
Friday Actual: 2.59 mile run before work; 20:22, 7:52 pace
Saturday Scheduled: 9 mile run
Saturday Actual: 4.39 mile run at the lake, 35:00, 7:58 pace - hilly terrain
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 13.34 mile run, 1:48:52, 8:10 pace - hilly terrain
Scheduled Mileage: 26 miles
Actual Mileage: 32.89 miles
Weight: ?
Monday Scheduled: 3 mile run
Monday Actual: 3.57 miles 27:53, 7:43 pace
Tuesday Scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday Actual: rest
Wednesday Scheduled: 3 mile run
Wednesday Actual: 5 mile run on the treadmill; 1 @ 8:34, 1 @ 8:13 1 @ 7:57, 1 @ 8:13, 1 @ 8:34, core work, push ups 2 x 15
Thursday Scheduled: Rest
Thursday Actual: 4 mile run on the treadmill @ 8:13 pace, upper body lifting
Friday Scheduled: 6 mile pace run
Friday Actual: 2.59 mile run before work; 20:22, 7:52 pace
Saturday Scheduled: 9 mile run
Saturday Actual: 4.39 mile run at the lake, 35:00, 7:58 pace - hilly terrain
Sunday Scheduled: cross train
Sunday Actual: 13.34 mile run, 1:48:52, 8:10 pace - hilly terrain
Scheduled Mileage: 26 miles
Actual Mileage: 32.89 miles
Weight: ?
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