Emily's training blog

My legs were so dead this morning!  I'm still feeling Saturday's workout.  Hopefully I can get recovered through today.  On the up side, I was able to run outside, and it was a beautiful morning.  It is the first time I have been down on the river trail since about October.  There were a few icy spots, but overall, it was nice and clear.  The soreness in my legs seemed to work out, but not the heavy feeling.  I'll admit, I was letting negative thoughts into my mind.  Sometimes I feel doubtful that I will ever be able to gain the fitness I need to achieve my goals.  Sometimes I think it is time to throw in the towel and just run for the fun of it.  But, I keep at it, and try to turn the negatives to positives. 

I ran 4800 S to River trail, out to Winchester, Up to 1300 West, over to 5300 S and back home.  I plan on running another easy four this afternoon.

PM:  4 miles at the club.  I took it very easy.  I felt better than this morning except for a sore spot in my right quad.  Hope that goes away quickly!

I hired a babysitter so that I could go do a workout in the "sunlight" this afternoon.  It was actually kind of gray and gloomy, but still fairly warm.  It was not as nice as yesterday was, but for winter, I'll take it!   I ran down to the River trail for a warm up, and then ran out to Gardner Village.  I ran 3 sets of 5 min, 3 min, 2 min, with 2 minute recovery between each interval.  The five minute intervals were really hard.   It reminded me why mile repeats are my least favorite workout.   Of course, that is one workout that is a great test of fitness.   I still had one more interval when I made it back to the park, so I went about a quarter mile out the other direction.  Then, I ran home for a cooldown.  

The spot in my quad is still sore.  I could feel it, but it seemed to warm out as I ran.  Either that, or the body's natural pain killers kicked in.  It's toward the inside of my quad, almost my groin.  I can't tell if the pain is originating from tight hips, or if it is really a quad injury.  I'm just hoping that it doesn't turn into a femoral stress reaction/fracture. 

I felt better mentally today. I think that yesterday's doom and gloom stemmed from tired legs.  I guess we all have those days.  It is a challenge to stay positive all the time.

Yay! I got over the "No Running on Wednesday" hump!   It was pouring out when I got up this morning, so I went to the club to run on the treadmill.  Wouldn't you know it?  As soon as I walked out the health club door an hour later, the rain had stopped.  Grrr!   My leg is not liking the treadmill.  I think it pulls on my hips, which  in turn seems to pull my inner quadricep.  I need to run on other surfaces more often.  If the weather isn't cooperative in the morning, I may be cross training instead.  

I decided to step on the scale after running.   I wasn't surprised to be a pound an a half heavier than a week or so ago.   I've been eating everything in sight!   Harder training increases my appetite, but I need to make sure I'm fueling correctly.  I don't worry too much about my weight, but I should be concerned with eating properly.  It is definitely time to be more aware of my food intake.

6.5 miles in 42:33