I can't believe I am already 5 weeks into training and that there are only 13 more weeks to go!
Monday scheduled: 3 mile run
Monday actual: 4.5 miles hills on the treadmill, strength training for shoulders
Tuesday scheduled: 6 mile run
Tuesday actual: 6 mile run 48:36 8:06 pace
Wednesday scheduled: 3 mile run
Wednesday actual: 4 mile run w/ speed work (5 x .25 at 5K race pace), strength training for back, push ups 5 x 15
Thursday scheduled: 6 mile run
Thursday actual: 6 mile run on treadmill 1% incline 48:33 8:05 pace
Friday scheduled: Rest
Friday actual: Rest
Saturday scheduled: 12 mile run
Saturday actual: 13 miles 1:44:17 8:02 pace, ran the Rock CF Half Marathon course on Grosse Ile w/ dad - cold & breezy!
Sunday scheduled: cross train
Sunday actual: 28 mins AMT 4% & 10%, 5 mins 8% cool down, upper body strength training (biceps, triceps, shoulders, back, chest), core work
Schedule Total Mileage: 30 miles
Actual Total Mileage: 33.49 miles
Weight: 122lbs
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
~Five Favorites Friday~
To make my boring blog a bit more interesting, I am going to start posting 5 favorites on Friday! I can share with you some of my fitness and non-fitness faves.
In no particular order...
#1: Under Armour Escape shorts
I love these shorts! They are the most comfortable shorts I have ever ran in. I own multiple pairs and refuse to run in any other brand. They are light weight with built in liner. They almost feel as if you are wearing nothing at all. The inner lining at the waist band does not rub and is soft on the skin. The price is right too! $29.99 but I find them for less than $20 on www.runningwarehouse.com or on the clearance rack at my locals Dick's Sporting Goods. Try these shorts!!
#2: Garmin Forerunner 305
Some may think it's big and bulky, but after the first couple times I wore it, I was used to it. Now, I can barely tell I have it on. I have no idea how I went so long without owning this lovely device. I am one of those that constantly needs to know my distance and pace. What I love most about this is that when I am running in areas where I may not know how far I am going, my Garmin is there to tell me. And again, the price is right! Chris purchased for me in May of 2010 on Amazon for $148, heart rate monitor included. I must admit, I have yet to use the heart rate monitor. Maybe I will make that one of my 2011 goals.
#3: Trader Joe's Crunchy Almond Butter & Roasted Flax seed
Hands down, the best almond butter! I love the crunchy of the almond pieces and the flax seed. I eat this dollops on oats, spread on toast, with banana or just a big scoop on a spoon. It's $4.99 per jar. A little high in my books, but totally worth it!
#4: Pyrex glass bowls w/ lid
About 4 years ago, I purchased a set of these (thanks to the husband telling me to) while out at 4am shopping on black Friday. With the rebate and sale price, I think I paid less then $10. Since then, we have purchased 2 more sets. I love these! Not only are the great for storing leftovers, but I use them daily for transporting my lunch. I use the large round for my salads, the small round for my oats and the extra small round for my nut butter. They are microwave and dishwasher safe. Get yourself a set and thank me later.
#5 MAC Lipglass in Oyster Girl
I have been using this lip gloss since summer of 2005 and rarely, if ever, use any other shade. I love this stuff and will be so heart broken if they ever discontinue this shade.
In no particular order...
#1: Under Armour Escape shorts
I love these shorts! They are the most comfortable shorts I have ever ran in. I own multiple pairs and refuse to run in any other brand. They are light weight with built in liner. They almost feel as if you are wearing nothing at all. The inner lining at the waist band does not rub and is soft on the skin. The price is right too! $29.99 but I find them for less than $20 on www.runningwarehouse.com or on the clearance rack at my locals Dick's Sporting Goods. Try these shorts!!
#2: Garmin Forerunner 305
Some may think it's big and bulky, but after the first couple times I wore it, I was used to it. Now, I can barely tell I have it on. I have no idea how I went so long without owning this lovely device. I am one of those that constantly needs to know my distance and pace. What I love most about this is that when I am running in areas where I may not know how far I am going, my Garmin is there to tell me. And again, the price is right! Chris purchased for me in May of 2010 on Amazon for $148, heart rate monitor included. I must admit, I have yet to use the heart rate monitor. Maybe I will make that one of my 2011 goals.
#3: Trader Joe's Crunchy Almond Butter & Roasted Flax seed
Hands down, the best almond butter! I love the crunchy of the almond pieces and the flax seed. I eat this dollops on oats, spread on toast, with banana or just a big scoop on a spoon. It's $4.99 per jar. A little high in my books, but totally worth it!
#4: Pyrex glass bowls w/ lid
About 4 years ago, I purchased a set of these (thanks to the husband telling me to) while out at 4am shopping on black Friday. With the rebate and sale price, I think I paid less then $10. Since then, we have purchased 2 more sets. I love these! Not only are the great for storing leftovers, but I use them daily for transporting my lunch. I use the large round for my salads, the small round for my oats and the extra small round for my nut butter. They are microwave and dishwasher safe. Get yourself a set and thank me later.
#5 MAC Lipglass in Oyster Girl
I have been using this lip gloss since summer of 2005 and rarely, if ever, use any other shade. I love this stuff and will be so heart broken if they ever discontinue this shade.
Rest Day!
Ah, just what I need.
Unfortunately, I am not relaxing on the beaches of Aruba with a beer as pictured above. But I am taking the day off from running and working out. My legs are thinking me. Yesterday was rough. My muscles were tight and my legs were screaming at me all day. Then I look at my training and ask myself why? It's not even close to being that intense! Some of my favorite bloggers run a whole hell of a lot more than I do and I dream of reaching their levels. How can I if I am this sore after 8 days of running?
Then it hits me. Do I foam roll? Nope. Don't even own one. Do I stretch like I should? Not at all. I do a few measly stretches after a run and call it a day.
If I intend on running longer and faster, I need to make sure I take care of my muscles. I will be purchasing a foam roller this weekend and starting tomorrow after my long run, I will make sure I stretch. a lot.
Unfortunately, I am not relaxing on the beaches of Aruba with a beer as pictured above. But I am taking the day off from running and working out. My legs are thinking me. Yesterday was rough. My muscles were tight and my legs were screaming at me all day. Then I look at my training and ask myself why? It's not even close to being that intense! Some of my favorite bloggers run a whole hell of a lot more than I do and I dream of reaching their levels. How can I if I am this sore after 8 days of running?
Then it hits me. Do I foam roll? Nope. Don't even own one. Do I stretch like I should? Not at all. I do a few measly stretches after a run and call it a day.
If I intend on running longer and faster, I need to make sure I take care of my muscles. I will be purchasing a foam roller this weekend and starting tomorrow after my long run, I will make sure I stretch. a lot.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Complete: Week 4 of Marathon Training
one more week closer! I feel I had another successful week of training. Although I am using Hal Higdon's intermediate training, I am also slightly modifying it.
I ran my long run with my dad this week. It felt great to A. get back to running outside and B. to run with my dad.
Here is how week 4 training went.
Monday scheduled: 3 mile run
Monday actual: easy 3.1 mile @ 0.5% incline 26:50 8:39 pace (sore shins), strength training for shoulders
Tuesday scheduled: 6 mile run
Tuesday actual: 6 mile run 48:23 8:03 pace, core work
Wednesday scheduled: 3 mile run
Wednesday actual: 4 mile run on treadmill 32:23 8:05 pace, upper body strength training, push ups 6 x 15
Thursday scheduled: rest
Thursday actual: easy 3.1 mile run on treadmill 27:06 8:44 pace
Friday scheduled: 6 mile pace
Friday actual: rest
Saturday scheduled: 11 mile run
Saturday actual: 11.59 mile run 1:32:15 7:57 pace - windy run in Toledo, OH w/ dad
Sunday scheduled: cross train
Sunday actual: easy 3.1 mile run on treadmill 1% incline 26:22 8:30 pace, core work, strength training for biceps & triceps
Schedule Total Mileage: 29 miles
Actual Total Mileage: 30.89 miles
Weight: ?
I ran my long run with my dad this week. It felt great to A. get back to running outside and B. to run with my dad.
Here is how week 4 training went.
Monday scheduled: 3 mile run
Monday actual: easy 3.1 mile @ 0.5% incline 26:50 8:39 pace (sore shins), strength training for shoulders
Tuesday scheduled: 6 mile run
Tuesday actual: 6 mile run 48:23 8:03 pace, core work
Wednesday scheduled: 3 mile run
Wednesday actual: 4 mile run on treadmill 32:23 8:05 pace, upper body strength training, push ups 6 x 15
Thursday scheduled: rest
Thursday actual: easy 3.1 mile run on treadmill 27:06 8:44 pace
Friday scheduled: 6 mile pace
Friday actual: rest
Saturday scheduled: 11 mile run
Saturday actual: 11.59 mile run 1:32:15 7:57 pace - windy run in Toledo, OH w/ dad
Sunday scheduled: cross train
Sunday actual: easy 3.1 mile run on treadmill 1% incline 26:22 8:30 pace, core work, strength training for biceps & triceps
Schedule Total Mileage: 29 miles
Actual Total Mileage: 30.89 miles
Weight: ?
Thursday, February 17, 2011
It was only a matter of time
My initial reaction to the Boston registration and qualifying time changes was sadness and frustration. My goal for the May marathon is to run a Boston qualifying time. I was so upset when I realized that even if I do run a BQ, my chances of actually getting in are slim to none! But that more I thought about it, the more I realized I am being silly. It's just a marathon. There are plenty of others to choose from.
The more I thought about how my dream of running Boston will most likely never happen, the more I realized that I am ok with that! If I do BQ this may, I will always have those results. I am in control of running a qualifying time and the BAA is in control of registration. It is what it is and complaining will not change that.
In 2013, the time I need to run drops from 3:40 to 3:35. So, I am going to shoot for reaching the 3:35 time a year in advance! Bring on the speed work!
The more I thought about how my dream of running Boston will most likely never happen, the more I realized that I am ok with that! If I do BQ this may, I will always have those results. I am in control of running a qualifying time and the BAA is in control of registration. It is what it is and complaining will not change that.
In 2013, the time I need to run drops from 3:40 to 3:35. So, I am going to shoot for reaching the 3:35 time a year in advance! Bring on the speed work!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Completed: Week 3 of Marathon Training
*I added a few photos to my previous post. Why oh why can I not take a good racing photo??!!
Moving on.
Sunday scheduled: cross train
Sunday actual: bike 45 minutes/17.66 miles, strength training; biceps, triceps, shoulders, chest, core
Monday scheduled: 3 mile run
Monday actual: 4.03 miles on treadmill 35 minutes 8:14 pace
Tuesday scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday actual: 5 miles @ 1% incline on treadmill 39:53 7:58 pace, P90X Ab Ripper X, push ups 5 x 15
Wednesday scheduled: 3 mile run
Wednesday actual: 3.1 mile run on track (not sure of my time. Garmin stopped working) P90X legs
Thursday scheduled: Rest
Thursday actual: Rest!
Friday scheduled: 5 mile run
Friday actual: 5 miles mgp on the treadmill at 1% incline 40:22 8:04 pace
Saturday scheduled: 6 mile run
Saturday actual: 3.26 easy run on treadmill at 1% incline 30 minutes 9:12 pace (moved my 6 mile run to Sunday and Sunday's cross training run to today), strength training: upper body lifting, core
Sunday scheduled: cross train
Sunday actual: 4 mile race 28:48 7:12 pace, 2.09 mile cool down run 17:32 8:24 pace
Schedule Total Mileage: 22 miles
Actual Total Mileage: 26.48 miles
Weight: 122lbs
Moving on.
Sunday scheduled: cross train
Sunday actual: bike 45 minutes/17.66 miles, strength training; biceps, triceps, shoulders, chest, core
Monday scheduled: 3 mile run
Monday actual: 4.03 miles on treadmill 35 minutes 8:14 pace
Tuesday scheduled: 5 mile run
Tuesday actual: 5 miles @ 1% incline on treadmill 39:53 7:58 pace, P90X Ab Ripper X, push ups 5 x 15
Wednesday scheduled: 3 mile run
Wednesday actual: 3.1 mile run on track (not sure of my time. Garmin stopped working) P90X legs
Thursday scheduled: Rest
Thursday actual: Rest!
Friday scheduled: 5 mile run
Friday actual: 5 miles mgp on the treadmill at 1% incline 40:22 8:04 pace
Saturday scheduled: 6 mile run
Saturday actual: 3.26 easy run on treadmill at 1% incline 30 minutes 9:12 pace (moved my 6 mile run to Sunday and Sunday's cross training run to today), strength training: upper body lifting, core
Sunday scheduled: cross train
Sunday actual: 4 mile race 28:48 7:12 pace, 2.09 mile cool down run 17:32 8:24 pace
Schedule Total Mileage: 22 miles
Actual Total Mileage: 26.48 miles
Weight: 122lbs
Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile race results
I accomplished my goal for today's 4 mile race and my first race of the 2011 season! I wanted to break 30 minutes. I came close last year, but you know what they say, close only counts in horse shoes. I ended up finishing in 28:48 with a 7:12 pace! I did not expect to finish this well. The temps were great but the wind was brutal. I did go against the one thing I said I would never do; I ran with my MP3 player. I only put one ear bud in and shut it off towards the end. I just wasn't feeling this 'breaking 30 minute' goal and wanted an extra push. This race was a gun start, D tag finish. My Garmin said I ran 28:45, with a 7:05 pace but I go with the official timing companies results.
After I finished, I headed back out for a slow 2 mile run to cool down and get a couple additional miles in.
Overall, today was a successful race and a great way to kick off my 2011 racing season.
Official Results:
Finish Time: 28:48
Pace: 7:12
Age Group Place: 2nd out of 30
Gender Place: ?
Overall: 51 out of 415
After I finished, I headed back out for a slow 2 mile run to cool down and get a couple additional miles in.
Overall, today was a successful race and a great way to kick off my 2011 racing season.
Official Results:
Finish Time: 28:48
Pace: 7:12
Age Group Place: 2nd out of 30
Gender Place: ?
Overall: 51 out of 415
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