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June 2010

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Location:

Lakewood,OH,USA

Member Since:

Jun 17, 2010

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I'm a new runner (just started last year).  In that period of time I've done my first 5K (33:03), and my first 10 miler (1:53:11).  I'm now training for my very first triathlon!  I've also managed to lose 105 lbs in a year and a half.  I have 45 more to go.   

Short-Term Running Goals:

I'm working on my endurance and speed.  I want to be able to complete my Triathlon, and also a Half Marathon this year.  I'm hoping to shoot for a full Marathon next year.  

Long-Term Running Goals:

A dream goal of mine would be to qualify for the Boston Marathon.  I'm a SLOW runner, so this might be a LOT of work for me but I'll never know if I don't try!  

Personal:

I'm a single, professional musician living in Ohio.  I also work a day job, so my time is limited.  But I'm determined.  :)

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Bootcamp day.  Burned almost 900 calories out in the humidity.  Did some hill sprints and some football drills, as well as field running.  Approximating milage.  

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Went for an evening run @ the bike and hike path.   A few small grade changes (one long, gradual decline to start (that felt fantastic!) which meant I had a long, gradual incline to finish.  

Felt strong and energetic through the whole run.  Tried to push my pace just a little (normal pace approx 11 - 12 min. miles).  Ended up running all 4 in 40 minutes!  I didn't time each split, but I'm sure my start (downhill) was quicker than my return (uphill!).  That's my quickest pace so far outdoors.  I'm quite pleased.  

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Up @ 5:30 am: Walked 15 minutes to the local track.  Did 8 sprints within a mile.  Limited time available, so once one mile was complete I had to head back.  Cooled down on my walk home, stretched well and went about my day. 

Felt the effort I expended yesterday, as I was a little sluggish.  I'm also not used to morning workouts.  I'm working on making these standard! 

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Rest day.

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Extremely glycogen depleted today, so felt like I was running while encased in concrete.  Also pretty warm and muggy outside.  Still made it 2 miles (with Jan and Bill) and then another mile later at bootcamp.  Tough work though.  Thankfully Sunday is a blissful carb-up day!!

 

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Walking day!

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Meant to log some miles today but between my schedule and the stress at work, my apartment is a DISASTER and I was low on food.  Food=fuel and judging by my calories today, I failed in the fuel department.  So I'm swapping around my days this week and getting in an extra 'active recovery' day . . . spent the evening cleaning and cooking.  

Now I'm all set and ready to tackle my week.  Have a good one everyone!

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Quick mile at bootcamp on Tuesday.  Once my shows die down I'm going to have to work on increasing my mileage . . especially if I'm going to be running the Columbus Half Marathon in October.  Should start training for that very soon.  

Ran in the heat and humidity.  Felt great.  Lots of energy, could have gone longer but had to get to rehearsal.  

I'll slowly start to add more miles in the morning, once I'm done getting home at midnight.  :) 

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Again, just a quick run before training.  Anything is better than nothing I suppose!  

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Quick Triathlon brick before work.  Did 4 miles on the bike in 11 minutes and 2 miles on the treadmill in 20 minutes.  Slower than I would have liked but it was HIDEOUSLY humid in the gym.  I ended up burning about 500 cals.  Crazy for a 30 minute workout.  

Next week will show a rise in mileage.  Must get more brick work in, as my Sprint Tri is July 25th.  GACK!  Time to get back on track for training.  I can do all three separate no problem, it's doing them all TOGETHER that's really gonna tucker me out!  

I'm looking forward to it though.  Need to go shopping for a Tri-Suit.  **fear** 

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Rest Day.  

Walking approx. 5 miles today.  Gently.  Nothing much else.   

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Just tracking the running done at bootcamp.  Not much today, was a very busy day.  

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Run at the park.  Cool, but still a bit humid.  Felt strained and difficult, but pushed through.  

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Quick run before bootcamp.  Great warmup.  :)

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