| Location: Indian Harbour Beach,FL, Member Since: Mar 05, 2007 Gender: Female Goal Type: Half Marathon Finish Running Accomplishments:
I owe my PRs to the friendship, support and expert tips I've found here on Fast Running Blog!
PRs
5K 24:25 ('07 Run for Kids) 24:12 ('08 Spring Into Summer 5K, FL)
10K 52:34 ('07 Spectrum) 49:30 ('08 Spectrum )
Half Marathon 1:59:47 (Hurricane '07) 1:53:42 ('08 Painter's)
20 Miler 3:00:48 (The Trails River Run Sept. '08)
Marathon 4:00:54 (St. George Marathon '07, 1st marathon- yah!) Short-Term Running Goals: Following Hal Higdon's Novice 2 Half Marathon Training Plan for Space Coast Half Marathon Dec.1, 2013 Long-Term Running Goals: Keep it in balance.
Personal: Blessed to be LDS. Married to world's greatest guy for over 16 yrs w/ 2 amazing kids. Busy being a mom to 2 active teens (a very equestrian minded daughter & a soccer obsessed son). Mental Health Counselor by training. Loving Life at the Beach. Running to eat & fit in my jeans.
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 865.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 865.90 |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
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2 miles easy w/ hills |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| walked an hour w/ hills |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| foremaster hill repeats (1 hr) |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Strength class at the gym |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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3 miles w/ hills, late in the day, hot! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 7.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| Met up w/ the St. George Running Club, guys who run WAY faster than me. They were nice to me, warmed up together (well- their warm up is almost my tempo -hee hee) And never saw them again after the warm-up, they took off. But I was so glad just to get out there |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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| strength class at gym |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 mile walk |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| 6 miles around Bloominton Dr. 2x. Good run |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 1.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.50 |
| hiked an hr. w/ husband Jim & ran 1.5 w/ son Toby (9) He's training for a relay at school |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| speed workout at track 5 x 400s under 2 min. each |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| walked 20 min on golf course at sunset |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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bike ride 4.5 miles w/ hill (webb hill)
Tomrrow is Spectrum 10K, I'm excited but have no idea what time to expect since I haven't been running too much! It should be a good eye opener/ tune up run! Doing it alone which is a bummer, husband & kids will be at son's soccer game (where I should be, didn't know he had a game at the same time when I reg. for the run), and my girlfriend who was going to do it with me cancelled. Oh well, sure I'll see some familiar faces & scenary will be beautiful! |
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Spectrum 10K (6.2 Miles) 00:52:34, Place overall: 48, Place in age division: 20 | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
| Had a great race! I really was expecting a time of about 54/55 and thrilled myself with 52:34! I think I have the downhill course to thank for that. The last race I did (Dam 2 Dam 5 miler) I felt terrible and could never get going. Thankfully not the case this time! I did lose steam on the last mile, but overall very satisfied. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Hiked for an hour in Snow Canyon (Petrified Dunes) with the hubby & kids. Felt good to stretch the legs after yesterday's race. Quads are stiff... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Walked 4 miles w/ hills. Need to get back on the running wagon tomorrow! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Strength class at gym this morning then a mile on the treadmill afterwards just to make sure I wasn't too sore after Saturday's race.. Felt good except I keep running on the outside edge of my left foot, I'm rolling it weird. Seems to be getting worse, or I'm more aware of it the last few months- although at the race Sat. I didn't notice it? Weird. I used to run in really cushioned/light Asics, then recently switched to more stable Sauconys thinking I needed more stability for my rolling- thought I was overpronating. Now I think maybe its actually underpronating? Looking forward to getting back to more running tomorrow. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
| Ran 3.5 today. Finally a real run, 1st since the race last Sat. Let's just say I started out really slow (even slower than normal- yeah that's SLOW!) I'm still sore from the race, quads, ankles & shins. But had a good run, will run again tomorrow, hopefully a little longer... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Biked for an hour w/ hubby, Jim. Temple Quarry trail & part of Snow Canyon. Fun, but feeling like a slacker for not running. My mileage this week stinks! I plan to do 3 or 4 mi. tomorrow and 7 or 8 on Sat... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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Ran from Confluence to Man O' War & back. Think that's about 4 miles total, 2 mi. each way ? Took me at least a mile & 1/2 to warm up. My posture was terrible! But felt really good for the 2nd 1/2 of the run. Pretty good speed, a minute slower than race pace. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 miles biked, 2 miles walked to BHE & around track there w/ family. Feeling guilty about my miles this past week- too few! But have plans to run 7 w/ Heather in the morning. Excited about starting next week off on the right foot! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.75 |
| 4.75 on treadmill at gym. Was supposed to do 7 w/ Heather, but baby kept her up all night so she was a no show. Felt good, could've gone longer but ran out of time. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Snowboarding for 2 hrs. w/ Jim. Beautiful Day! Last $15 day at Brianhead for the season. Can't wait for next season! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| 5 miles inc. foremaster w/ Heather. Good run! Very slow & chatty... Not sore from snowboarding luckily... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Walked an hour w/ hills. Looking forward to running about 8.5 miles tomorrow w/ Heather... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 9.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
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Great long run w/ Heather today! Felt good the whole time! My left knee did ache a little, just enough to notice, need to keep my eye on it. I'm hoping the knee is just getting used to the longer distance and its nothing to worry about. Getting pumped for the 1/2 marathon next month. Told hubby I want a Garmin for my BD. That will make long runs much easier. Today we ran 1/2 road, 1/2 trail and I had go by SG City's trail guide measurements- would rather measure it myself.
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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I'm exercising a lot today- MY MOUTH -that is! Swiping all the chocolate from the kids Easter Baskets! Gonna have to run hard on Monday to make up for it! Happy Easter Everyone!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
| Good run w/ Heather -left from her house and over to Industrial area & back. I was feeling slow, but good. Happy to find I wasn't even sore from Saturday's long run. Getting pumped for a 5K this month, then the 1/2 next month! Really been enjoying this blog. I started it in early March and have seen that being accountable for my workouts has really helped me to work out more often. My goal for this week is 20 miles inc. a hill workout and in addition- 2 strength training classes at the gym... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Had to DRAG myself out of bed for 6am weight class at gym. I usually only step on the scale 2x a week, but decided to today. Depressing! Easter did me in! Oh well, I'm going to tighten up the diet and hopefully shed a few pounds... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| Speedwork at the track. 6 x 400s w/ 1/2 lap recovery between. Found my average 400 m time is 1:49. Now my goal is to try to see how fast I can run the mile w/o recovery laps in between. I decided to reg. for Run 4 Kids this Sat.- just the 5K, kids are doing the shorter run. Looking forward to it. However, gotta beat a cold. Coughing a lot after trackwork... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.10 |
| 5k around neighborhood (inc. some hills) with J. Good run, could've gone farther but time did not allow. Looking forward to running the 5k this Sat... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.80 |
| Good, slow 3.8 (w/ hills) with H & JE. I usually don't run the day before a race, but I felt good so I did. I'll have to see if I feel it makes any difference at the race tomorrow. H's got a new mix for my ipod for tomorrow. Looking forward to the race, fun 'cause the kids are doing the kids run and Jim will actually be able to go to a race for a change (usually conflicts w/ his work schedule) |
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Run 4 Kids (3.1 Miles) 00:24:25, Place overall: 8, Place in age division: 4 | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.10 |
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Beat my PR by about a min. and 1/2 so thrilled with that! But I underestimated the course. Figured it would be an easy 5k so didn't sleep or eat as well as I should have in preparation. There were some tough inclines on the course. Was a little disappointed that I didn't get 3rd! Wanted to place! But thrilled with my time and that's what counts. The race was very well run I thought. Friendly staff. Nice that they gave out full sized gatorades. My son ran the 1k and the balls they gave the kids were a nice touch. Would do this race again, but be better prepared for the hills. Chose the 5k instead of the 10k because I didn't want to be sore next week. I want to get in a long run Monday and am focused on training for the 1/2 marathon next month. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Didn't run today. Just rested from the race yesterday and gearing up for a long run tomorrow morning w/ H. Gotta start at 5:15-ouch. Hope the weather cooperates. Going out of town Wed. for 6 days, worried about how my training will suffer. Any vacation running tips from anyone out there?
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 11.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
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I'm stoked! Ran 11 miles w/ H this morning on SG trail system. Great run. Wasn't sure what to expect because I haven't run that long in years! 5 yrs ago I ran a 1/2 marathon, but since then I've only ran 5ks and 10ks. This year I'm running a 1/2 and a marathon. So the longest distance I've ran in the last couple years is about 7 until the last month. Glad I can still do it! Feel great & hungry after the long run. Now if I can only get in some decent mileage while on vacation this coming week! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
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Ran tempo on treadmill at gym w/ Buff |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Walked 2.5 w/ J & her dogs around her neighborhood in NC. First day of vacation! Yay! |
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Reggae 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:26:00, Place overall: 54 | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.10 |
| I've been visiting my sister in NC and did a 5k today. It was a blast, earth day celebration, got to tie dye race shirts. My time was slower (opps yesterday I typed that I ran this race faster than last week, nope- I was slower than last week), but I kinda expected that with traveling, not sleeping or eating well. Also haven't ran since Wed. But my focus has been catching up w/ relatives I haven't seen in awhile. "T" ran the mile and took 1st place! "A" did awesome also! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Walked 2.5 to store w/ J in NC. Fun. (A little stiff from race yesterday) |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.70 |
| Bummer! Thought we ran about 3 at least, but clocked it after and it was only 2.7! Can't wait to get a Garmin so I can know how far I'm going! This was a pretty jog w/ J around her neighborhood again, some dirt & gravel little deadends, lots of hills & trees. Pretty |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Vacation set me back a little with the mileage! And I ate out lots w/ the family- feeling yuck! I'm meeting H in the morning and looking forward to getting back on the band wagon. Gotta get ready for the 1/2! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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3 miles w/ H around her neighborhood. A little stiff since I haven't been logging the miles I should the last week. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 11.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.80 |
| Great long run w/ H on the SG trails this morning. Feeling good about the 1/2 marathon next week. My vacation did set me back a little in miles last week. My goal for this week is to get in 3 runs and at least 1 gym strength train class. Then after the 1/2 I want to up the miles to 20-25 a week and break it up into more frequent runs w/ a long weekend run.. Would like to be running 5 days a week. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.20 |
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Great run this morning w. H around her neighborhood inc. Foremaster. Felt great! Cruised right up foremaster, great energy. Last week was my BD and I celebrated by registering for the Marathon. Considering I've been running for 7 yrs. (off & on) I should have reg. a long time ago! I'm pumped. I want to lose 10 lbs by June 1st. Realize that's ambitious, but if I shoot for about 2 lbs a week I should get close. I'm at my heaviest and its depressing! Clothes that were lose last summer are snug. So I'll be logging my weight everyday to keep me in line & accountable.
Starting 128.8- goal 119 |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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Went to weight class at the gym this morning. Hope to get in a walk or short run later today.
3 mi. in afternoon. Wow- the heat really does get to me! Today was even a "cooler" day, probably in the high 70's or low 80's when I ran, but I got tired so much faster than running in the cool mornings. Felt good to be out there though, with my new IPOD shuffle that hubby gave me for BD. Good run. First time in a long time I fit in 2 workouts in 1 day. Good way to start a new month!
Weight 128.8 (same as yesterday, guess I should be happy that at least the scale didn't go up!) Ate good yesterday until hubby persuaded me to go out for mexican. Ate too many empty carbs (yeah you know it- chips & dip)
Goal 119 |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.20 |
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I'm off to do hill repeats w/ H & B this morning. Just took some chocolate GU. Want to see how my body handles it- never have taken the stuff before but B swears by it , helps her race performance. If I like it I may use it Sat. during the 1/2.
Body's a bit stiff from weight class this morning- the price to pay for not going to weight class for over a week.
Update after hill session. Great run, took the hills well, felt energized. I think it helps that I've been making a point to get in bed earlier the last couple nights. (10:30- that is early for me!) And I think there might be something to this GU stuff- maybe it was all psychological- but I felt good energy after eating one this morning....
128.4 lbs today. Happy scale went down, but wish it went down faster! Hoping to see 128 or under tomorrow morning.
Goal 119
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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4 Miles w/ Heather around my neighborhood. Ran into Emily, that was fun, haven't seen her for years! Could've gone further, maybe should have done 5... Legs still stiff from weight class- hopefully won't be Sat. for the 1/2. Getting pumped for 1/2. Friend Buffy comes in town tomorrow for 1/2, excited to see her. Tried using GU 2x now and like it, could get hooked on this stuff. I really do feel more energy after taking it.
Weight today- 127.4 - yippee! 1st pound lost!!!! My challenge will be to keep it off through the weekend and not give myself a license to pig out after the 1/2
Goal 119 |
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Hurricane Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:59:47, Place overall: 74, Place in age division: 18 | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 13.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.10 |
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Ran Hurricane Half Today. Great run! Felt great until mile 4/5, then a little tired. Took some GU at this point, think it helped. Loved mile 8 (I think it was this mile) downhill, felt like I was cruising. Took some more GU (only 1/2 packet each time) at mile 10, had to take a potty break at this point too. Was tired by mile 11 on, but pushed it because I really wanted to finish under 2 hrs! 1:55 would've been nice, but I'm just glad I came in BARELY under 2 hrs.
Thought the race was well run. Didn't really notice if we started on time, I think it might've started a bit late, but didn't bother me. Nice that they had bonfires to keep us warm at start, could have used more porta potties at start. Lots of aid stations which was great, I had something to sip at each one. Didn't see a clock at finish which I really wanted to see! But had the runnercard results to take which I always like. Massage at finish, lots of great food at finish- chocolate milk? Interesting... I was definately NOT in the mood for milk at finish.... Didn't notice if they were raffling anything at end? My kids were frozen from waiting around at finish for me, so we took off shortly after I finished.
The last 1/2 (and only 1/2 until today) that I had run was 5 yrs. ago. Since then I've only run 5k & 10Ks. So although my pace was much slower on this 1/2, I was happy overall. Looking forward to the SG Marathon now and more long runs...
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Walked 2 miles (Ok, full disclosure- was in Las Vegas at a work convention, but did walk alot!) |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Again- in Vegas, walked alot, at least 2 miles. Probably more.... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Back home from Vegas today. Hiked Cinder Cones w/ hubby. Only a couple miles but steep, difficult parts. Probably burned a few calories. Really need to get back on the running wagon. Planning on going to weight training tomorrow at gym. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Weight class at gym today. Kicked my rear. Running w/ H tomorrow. Have taken almost a week off running after the 1/2, feel yucky about that!
Weight today 128.4
Goal- 119-
Las Vegas set me back on the weight goal. Glad I'm staying put for the next month - no more going out of town for awhile! Working on running & eating well! Hopefully will see some weight come off in the next couple days....
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Spin class at gym today. That is fun! I should do it more often.... Running w/ Heather in am.
Weight 128.2
Goal 119
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.50 |
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Didn't clock the run today, but I figure it was at least 5, but not 6. Good run w/ Heather. First run in a week. Felt low on energy, but I think that's because I forgot to eat breakfast. Overall good run around Washington area w. Heather. Feeling pretty good about my activity level this week- intense hike, weight class, spin class and long run. Next week I'm going to: Mon. Run 5, Tues. Run 5, Wed. Run hills or track, Thurs. Weight Class, Fri. Spin Class, Sat. Run Long (7-ish)
Weight today 126.8
Goal 119 |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Ran 5 around my neighborhood w/ Heather this am. Nice, slow Monday morning run. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Weight Training Class at gym this morning. Hoping to go to strength class 2x a week to avoid running injuries. My achilles tendons have been feeling funny since the 1/2 marathon. No pain, but just an awareness and some creaks.
Forgot to weigh myself today until after I ate breakfast. I've really cut back on eating out the last few days, I hope the scale will show that tomorrow! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
| Very slow, easy run. Feeling stiff from weight lifting class yesterday. Was supposed to do hills today, but nervous w/ my achilles issues. Will probably stay away from hills for the next week. But still want to run the flat stuff! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Walked 3 miles today. Still sore from weight class on Tues. Guess I really overdid it! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Spin class at gym today. Love this class! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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4 mile run alone. Just me & my IPOD, nice for a change - good to remember what my personal pace feels like. Too bad it takes 2 miles to feel warmed up and have my running legs under me! Slept in, then headed out a few minutes before 8am. I really felt a big temp. change from my usual 6am workouts- it was hot!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.25 |
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Slept in so it was too hot to run outside. Went to gym and ran 3.25 on treadmill. Good run, faster pace then I usually run outside. But I can't stand to be on treadmill very long, never get more than 3 or 4 miles in. Just happy I started my week off on the right foot- RUNNING! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Walked for about 40 min. today, probably 2.5 or 3 miles? |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
| Ran on trail system today. It was a cooler, breezier day so I thought I was safe to go out late morning (around 10am) boy was I wrong - the heat still got to me. Had to take a couple walk breaks. Having trouble regulating my pace... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Weight Class at Gym |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Spin class |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Took a spontaneous mini vacation with family that caused me to miss my Sat. long run. Oh well. Kinda bummed when I look at my mileage for the week, but glad I took the trip. My offical 18 week Marathon training starts in just over a week! Looking forward to it! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 hr. hike along slot canyon Kannaraville (sp?) w/ family & friends. It was fun, beautiful & a great workout! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| 5 miles inc. Foremaster w/ Heather |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Was supposed to do 5 miles w/ partner at 6am. But she bailed, so I did 4 miles w/ slight incline on 2nd half of run- alone- just me & the IPOD- outside. Good run. Started at 8:30 this morning. Did better in heat than last time I ran at this time. I did wear lighter clothes and maybe I'm getting more used to the heat... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Spin class at the gym. Gosh I love this class- its so fun & great cardio workout! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 7.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.80 |
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Good run. Could've /Should've gone further. Actually we thought we were going 8 until we clocked it afterwards and realized it was just short of that. I want to do 10 next weekend. Heather & I are getting really comfy chatting and going slow on our long runs. We decided we need to meet up with some other folks to motivate us and pick up our speed a bit. There's a group of local girls that we crossed paths with this morning (they were doing 10) and they invited us to run with them next week. We took them up on it! Since its a long run, we don't care much about our time or going very fast, but we can tell we are going REALLY slow on our long runs.. But over all good run. I took some GU midway (after 4 miles) and had a great 2nd half , felt like I was floating. Anybody out there have any feedback on GU and other gels. Don't know if I should get hooked or not?! I hadn't taken any since the 1/2 marathon and just remembered this morning that I had some and thought it might help with energy on the 2nd half of my run today. It did help. But not sure how these gels really are for our bodies? |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| 3 miles ran, 1.5 walked. Love my running partner to death, but too reliant on her. We were planning on doing 4 or 5, but she was in a time crunch so we only ran 3. Then I felt I needed more exercise so I walked for 20 minutes, not sure how far, maybe 1.5 miles? I should have ran more instead of walked! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| Today was a good trial. Heather & I decided we want to get in some running on our weight lifting day. So we went to the track for 1/2 hr. before our 6 am weight class. We did timed 200 (47?), 400 (1:55? can't quite remember, Heather was timing, I need to bring my watch next time), 800 (3:50 I DO remember this time) meters. BUT we walked too much between runs and didn't get in as many reps as we would have liked. But it was a good trial. Next time, more running, less talking... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| 5 miles w/ Heather today. Pretty flat run, not our usual 5 miler. The wind was kicking. I was TIRED this morning, but pushed through it. Glad I went out, good run- again felt I could've gone longer. I know I need to work on just running at least 4-5 miles at least 5 days a week. My problem is I want to do it all- weights, spin class, walk, etc. - but when I do then I don't run as much as I'd like and don't have energy for it all! Ah- to find the balance? |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.10 |
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The early bird gets the worm, and the late bird gets HEATSTROKE! No, luckily I didn't get heatstroke. But I was foolish...again.... I thought since St. George was having a "cool front"- ha ha.. that I would be OK going out later in the day. Also- this is how I rationalized my laziness this morning! Anyway- out at 11am for 4-5 miles in the rolling Bloomington Hills. Ended up being just over 4 w/ too many walk breaks. Too hot! Oh how the heat affects me...
Glad I got out regardless- have ran everyday this week, the first week in awhile. Happy about that. Going long tomorrow w/ Heather before I leave town for a week next week. Challenge will be to keep up the running solo while in SLC next week. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| Great run this morning out to the Arizona state line. Its funny how you can feel so different from one day to the next. Yesterday I struggled with a 4 miler and today I had a great 8 miler?! It really helped to go out nice and early (5:45 am) while it was still cool. Heather & I were actually planning a 10 miler, but those babies- they can really put a kink in your schedule ya know... Heather's 1 yr. old needed some attention this morning causing Heather to run late and she had to be back home by a certain time for hubby to get to work. What a trooper Heather is, running on no sleep! Anyway- I was still satisfied w/ 8. Great run, finally getting pumped back up on running again. My motivation had been lacking since I ran the 1/2 a month ago, but I feel the desire coming back- yah! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Usually don't run Sundays, but with traveling yesterday, I really wanted to get in some miles. Only had 1/2 hr. before church, think I went about 3 miles around Daybreak. Have yet to clock it... Nice run around a cool neighborhood... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Ran around Daybreak again. Didn't measure the distance, ran for about 40 min. so probably about 4 miles. Tomorrow I'll try to get in at least 45 minutes... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| walk for 1.5 hr around daybreak. 2 walks, 1 midday for about 1/2 hr and one evening for an hour.... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| spin class at daybreak w/ crystal, tough instructor! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| 4 miles around daybreak again. good run, felt good energy. went out about 9:40 am, a little warm but OK |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
| 8:20 am, hot! Luckily picked a trail that's 50% shade, webb hill out to dirt & back, to dixie center, under road, up to Tony Roma's & Back. This probably doesn't make sense to anyone reading this but I wanted to be able to remember my run. Still don't have a garmin, but figure it was 4.5 mi., since it took me about 45 min and I usually run just under a 10 min pace (like maybe 9:50) on my easy runs- last time I checked anyway. And today due to heat there were a couple walk & drink breaks... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 7.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| Green Springs run w/ Heather. Felt good energy-wise, but got a weird chest cramp/pain about 3 miles into it. We weren't even running fast, but I was talking alot (as usual! Maybe that was what caused it?) I could run through it and didn't feel short of breath, lightheaded or any other symptoms. Weird! Hopefully a one time thing! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.25 |
| treadmill at gym around 2 pm. thought I'd be really tired this time of day, but felt really good. did some tempo work, held it at 8:20 pace for awhile, but mostly ran about 9:20 average. kept incline 50/50 between flat & .5. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
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2 miles a long w/ weight lifting video. I'm feeling really lazy today so I'm actually blogging this before I do it to commit myself to it! I will follow up later and report!
Follow-up- Good news & bad news. Did get in 2 miles! Yah! Ran on track at 9am in heat (man, those tracks get hot!) while my son had track practice. Bad news- never did get the weight training in. Weight training is just not fun for me, so lacking motivation. But I do feel its really important to do some weight training to support running muscles (esp. my knees) So will make it a goal to do better at that next week! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 10.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.40 |
| Up at 4am to stash our gatorade along the run. 10.4 miles to AZ border & back, 1/2 asphalt, 1/2 dirt. Love running the dirt, feels so much better on my legs & feet. My inside right ankle did start to tweak after 8 miles, but not really painful, just aware of it. Need to keep an eye on that. Had 1/2 pack of GU at 5 mile mark, really helped me finish strong. 10:57 average pace, typical for our long runs. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I really should go out and run right now, just a couple miles, to make my 25 a week goal. Oh well. Busy day- just got back from wakeboarding. Before that I took my son to the Utah Summer Games where he took 3 medals in running! Yeah, he should start his own running blog- I'm such a proud momma! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Formaster run. Struggled through it. I had only gotten 5 hrs. sleep the last couple nights and it was catching up w/ me. My own fault, being a nightowl. Need to get to bed earlier! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
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2.5 at track at 9 min. pace. Felt good. Got more sleep last night. My goal today is to weight train. I have been really slacking on weight training (over 2 weeks w/o) and I can tell a big difference. I tend to get more aches, I think from the supporting muscles not being strengthened. So I went easy on mileage today so I can have energy to weight train. Didn't get up in time for class at gym so I'll have to do a video at home w/ free weights. Glad I caught up on some sleep though! Got about 8.5 hrs! What a difference it makes!
Finally did 20 min. of weights at 10:30 tonight! Not nearly enough, but at least I picked up the dang things which is more than I've done in the last 2 weeks!
Goal met for the day, run at least 2 miles & weights. Tomorrow- longer run w/ hills... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
| Great run today. Good energy despite the ice cream I had late last night! This was the occasional kind of run that reminds me why I love this crazy form of exercise. Ran 4.5 miles w/ Heather- up Foremaster, then a loop and down- repeated that 5x. For those of you not familiar w/ Foremaster, its a pretty steep little hill. The section I did was .25 up, so my total of steep uphills was 1.25 (2.5 mi total hill running) the rest was flat. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Walked Foremaster for about 30 minutes today. Am going to do some light weights & toning tonight. Was feeling a bit stiff & sore today- not bad, but could tell I could use a recovery day (AKA lazy?) and just wanted to stretch everything out and take it easy today. Going long tomorrow (12 miles) out to AZ border again (hello Lybi!) |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 12.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| 12 miles yeah! Out about 1mi. past AZ border w/ Heather. Longest run I've done since the Hurricane 1/2 in May. Slow to get into, but felt smooth 2nd half of the run. Took 1/2 GU before, 1/2 GU at midpoint. Water at mile 2.5 and Gatorade at mile 5. Just need to do another mile tomorrow to meet my 25 miles this week goal. Feeling good about this week! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.20 |
| Ran from home to Webb Hill (dirt, steep uphill) & back w/ Heather. 4.2 miles. Good hill work. Felt short, I guess because I've been running longer lately. Plan is to pick Heather up for weight lifting class tomorrow so we'll actually make it there! I think I'm going to do the LaVerkin 5K on Wed. Don't have anyone to do it with, but can't pass up a holiday 5K! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Whoo-hoo! I finally made it to weight lifting class, 1st time in 3 weeks! I'm gonna be sore the next few days. |
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Enoch 5K (3.1 Miles) 00:26:25, Place in age division: 4 | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.10 |
| Ran the Enoch 5k today. Was a great way to start the July 4th holiday, no doubt about that. The race was ran well, nice small town feel. It was cool when I arrived at 6:30, but soon the sun came over the Mtn. and it got HOT! I went into this knowing I wasn't prepared to do my best 5K. I also knew the course was tough, I ran the 10K a few years ago. High altitude, incline and dirt for about 1/2 the course. Since I'm training for the SG Marathon, I've been mostly focused on mileage lately and most of them have been easy, slow miles. Usually before a 5K I really work on speed more and run more quick 4 mile runs about 3 weeks leading up to the race. Not this time. I didn't even decide for sure that I would do this race until yesterday. That being said, my time was 2 minutes slower than my last 5K (PR). Even unprepared, I really wanted to get at least close to 26 min. flat. I haven't run a 5K this slow in over a year. Oh well. I learned a lot from this run. You can't have your cake & eat it too. If you want to run a good 5k, you must PREPARE! Oh, yeah- the 10 yr. age divisions didn't help me much either. If I was a year older I could've taken a 2nd, but my time would've still been slow- so not much satisfaction in that. OK- enough of my belly aching. I'm ready to take the kids to the park for the July 4th festivities then onto the Lake- enjoy the holiday with my family! Hope everyone out there has a GREAT JULY 4th! LET FREEDOM RING! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Disneyland & CA Adventure 9am- 11pm - walked TONS! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Disneyland & CA Adventure 9am-11pm again- are we crazy?! The kids are at a wonderful age- go go go! All about the big coasters & thrill rides this year... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oh My! My mileage for last week is SOOO BAD! My husband & I caught the spontaneous trip bug Thurs morning- we decided to go to Disneyland! Just came back today, Sunday. So I did LOTS of walking, but hardly any running this week! Yikes. Going for 10 mi. tomorrow morning w/ Heather. Shooting for at least 25 miles this week. Right now I'm saying the family trip was worth it, but we'll see how I feel tomorrow during and after my long run! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 7.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| Well our planned 10 miler turned out to be a 7 miler. Heather's baby woke up and needed attention at start time. I was actually glad we only did 7. 5 would have been OK with me today. Since I had taken 4 days off running, I knew it wouldn't be the best for my bod to jump into 10 miles. The left knee started bugging after about 5- probably a combination of all that Disney walking and sitting in the car all day yesterday- then jumping into a long run. I will run an easy 4 tomorrow and try to get in some light toning at home (abs, arms, etc), but don't think I'll do the gym weight class- tires me out too much when I'm trying to get in a good weekly mileage. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| 3 miles at 8:45 pm tonight. Still HOT (like 100 degrees)! Yikes. Struggled a bit, had to take a couple walking breaks and I always hate that, esp. on a short run. Oh well, paying the price for sleeping in this morning. But ooohhh I got about 9 hrs. of sleep last night- most I've had since who knows when- and it was GREAT! Glad I got out anyway and logged a few miles. My energy level felt good, I think it would have been a good run if it wasn't 100 outside! But it was weird running on a full stomach. It had been at least an hour since I'd had dinner, but still felt yucky. I usually run early and eat a small breakfast before and a normal size one after the run.... Tomorrow morning Heather's meeting me for a 4 miler w/ tough incline. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.20 |
| Good run w/ Heather today. 4.2 miles inc. Webb Hill (dirt, tough incline). Felt much better to be out there at 6am instead of 9pm. Don't get it wrong, it wasn't cool- pushing 90- but that's better than 100! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Spin Class today. As usual, love this class! Maybe its the music? Perhaps I need a better running mix on my IPOD... Felt good energy today. Probably because I recovered yesterday. Also ate a bigger breakfast before class, think that helped me keep up energy. Lastly, I think my legs are in better shape now than a couple months ago, due to logging more miles the last couple months.
Plan to run 7.5 on SG trails w/ Heather tomorrow
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 7.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| About 7 ? miles from Dixie Convention Center to around Bloomington Drive and back. GREAT run this morning! Heather & I both were clipping along and feeling good. Our pace felt really nice, probably just under 10 min. miles. Our only stops were a couple water stops. Neither of us took a watch, but I wish I had to track the splits. Didn't hit my 25 miles this week, but just over 21. Glad I got in Spinning, but should have ran a couple miles on one of my lazy goose egg days... I leave Wed. for CA (just hubby & I, my parents are watching the kids for a week- yah!) and will be gone Wed-Wed so will try to get in some good runs M,T,W- hope to run in CA a little, then hit it hard again when I get back in town. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.20 |
| Well, baby interference again. But aren't they worth it?! Heather's little cutie set us back so we only got in 3.2. But since I was DRAGGING anyway, that was OK w/ me. The plan is run hills tomorrow then weight class and run long Wed. Then I'm on my own in CA for Thurs-Tues- I will try to get in a couple runs out there. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
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Chose to sleep in - the kids were freaked out due to the power outage so they ended up in my bed- I didn't sleep well. Lousy excuse I know... really I was just LAZY! Then I was stressed all day trying to figure out when I'd fit in my workout. Why do I do this to myself?! Had a few minutes to race to the gym and got in 2.5 on the treadmill. Definately felt my workout was cut short, but told myself if it was short I'd make it count! I started w/ 10 min mile pace for about 5 min, then keep increasing speed every few minutes. Held it at 8:30 pace for about 8 minutes. That felt good. I forget what it feels like to run faster when I always do slow easy runs w/ Heather (we chat the whole time)
Will do some toning tonight also.
I've been thinking lately that for me personally, training for spring Marathon might be easier than training for a fall one. I have more of a schedule in the winter and I'm better at training then. The summer is so crazy for me w/ family schedule. Ok- done whining....
Plan is to go long w/ Heather tomorrow before I leave town for a week....
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Long run w/ Heather didn't work out. Still haven't heard from her, I'm sure she has family stuff going on. So I went it alone around 10:45 am this morning. I think it was about 105 degrees out. I planned a run that had 2 water stops so I could drench myself. It worked, I got through, albeit (sp?) at a slow pace. It took me 42 min. to run 4 miles (inc. stops). Not quite a 12 miler, but glad I logged some miles anyway. Will try to get a least a couple miles everyday while on vacation in CA, leave later today, back next Wed. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Travel day tonight- flight to San Jose. Walked along cliffs & beaches in afternoon. Overall a lot of sitting, driving & flying. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Used pool this morning for workout. Swam laps for 1/2 hr. Amazing how that can tire me. Really want to run, but no treadmill here and not safe due to traffic. Tonight we move to hotel in Santa Cruz in walking distance to beach. Plan on running beach this evening or tomorrow morning. Having an amazing vacation w/ Jim. First time we've been on a trip alone in over a year. Great to reconnect!!!!!! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Went on a morning run in Santa Cruz along West Cliff Drive by Lighthouse State Beach- Beautiful! Went out about 7:30 am and hardly anyone was on the trail. Nice wide trail overlooking the ocean along the cliffs. Felt good on this run, didn't take a watch but pace felt good. Ankles were a little sore afterwards. Not sure if its my lower calves or ankles. Also- might be caused from my other shoes, not necessarily my running shoes-not sure what the deal is. But I've been doing alot of walking on this vacation in high flip flops- probably not the best for my feet!
Loved this run!!! Can't beat the scenery. Temp was nice also, 75 degrees with a slight ocean breeze- oh I envy the locals who can do this run everyday! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 1.5 hr walking pushing a stroller, not sure how many miles, probably 4ish? No clue. But was walking Folsom, CA trails with my sister Ashley and her 2 cute bambinos. Nice change of scenery from St. George- they have trees here- weird! (hee hee) Anyway- no running, but still a good workout. Go home tomorrow - so back on the wagon! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Travel day back to Utah from CA. Went on about 45 min walk w/ sis-in-law in the evening, had a great talk. She needed to vent. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| travel back to St. George from SLC, was supposed to get up & run in am but was lazy! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Really stuck on the lazy train, couldn't get motivated today. Running partner is sick. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Got up at 4:45 to attempt a 14 miler w/ Heather (who is still sick) realized last night (Thurs. night) that I am possibly pregnant w/ a threatened miscarriage. Sorry- MAJOR personal info to divulge (sp?), but I figured what the heck! I haven't told anyone but Jim & Heather and you bloggers. Anyway- it all makes since now why I've been so tired and not motivated to run. I'm 34 and my youngest is 7, so baby was not in the plans. However, I would be thrilled if I can keep this pregnancy. But with my track record, I'm not getting my hopes up- my body has been refused the 3rd child a couple times. SO- I have decided to take it easy until I know if I am truly pregnant or not or having a miscarriage. I hopefully will know next week. This will throw a major wrench in my marathon training plan! If I am preg I will keep running 3 & 4 miles and not do the marathon. Since my body is so sketchy I feel I should cut way back if pregnant and not train for the marathon, esp. since this is my 1st marathon. But I have been running 3 & 4 miles on a regular basis for years, so I would feel comfortable doing that. If I miscarry (unfortunately likely for me) I will try to jump back on the training wagon ASAP. If anyone has experience with running through these trials I'd love your feedback. Thanks! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Taking it easy. Will walk this evening. Still waiting to see what the prego deal is, can't take a test until next week- but having scary symptoms. Enough said. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
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Went to gym and ran 2 miles on treadmill before 6am weight class. Felt good to run after so many days off. Took it slow, averaged 10:30. Got a little itchy, I do that sometimes when I haven't ran in awhile. Don't know why- circulation? Weight class was good also. Got about 6.5 hrs. sleep last night which is good for me. Setting a goal to always get at least that much - know I should have even more.
Took a preg. test Monday (yesterday) and it was negative. Pretty sure I had an early miscarriage (sorry for all the details everyone- sometimes I treat this blog too much like a journal). It wasn't uncomfortable because I was only a couple weeks along, but disappointing. Although I wasn't trying to get pregnant, when I thought I might be I got excited.
Anyway- I have decided to get back to RUNNING! I plan to run a hilly 5 tomorrow and a long run Fri or Sat. Haven't decided about rest of week yet...
Also setting goal for August to run 100 miles. The closest I've gotten was back in June w/ 93 miles and this month was bunk. Ready for a new month, frest start!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| 5 mile foremaster (hilly) run w/ Heather. Made plans for all our marathon training long runs. Getting psyched. Aug. will be an intense training month for me (wimpy for all you seasoned long distance runners). |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| 2 on treadmill at gym before weight class. No itchies today (circulation?) so that's good. Still taking it slow, didn't want to be wiped out before hour long weight class (and she worked us HARD today) pace was about 10:15 on treadmill. Find it really helps me get more out of the weight class to be warmed up by running first, enjoying it... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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New 5 mile route out by Little Valley, liked it alot, will have to add to reg. routine. Went out at 6am, muggy & hot right off the bat! Felt like we were clipping along at a decent pace during today's run, but boy we were slow, averaged 11 min. miles! I thought we were running faster until I got home and timed it.
Have a 14 miler planned for tomorrow.... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 14.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 14.50 |
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14.5 mile training run today. Some friends joined Heather & I so there were 4 of us. I was glad because I knew that would motivate us to not walk too much. Heather & I get so comfortable when its just the 2 of us running, sometimes we want to talk more than run! Anyway- we did a loop around Washington Fields. I don't know that area very well so really I didn't have a clue where I was most of the time. It was pretty, lots of panoramic views. Started at 5 am and ended a few minutes before 8. Matt took his new Garmin and we were averaging 10 min. miles for most of the run, but then the Garmin's battery died around mile 9- he figured he must not have charged it correctly before its first use (which was the day of our run). We stopped at mile 3,6,9,12 for water,gatorade and snacks (banana, dried mango, gu). So we took probably a good 5 minutes at each stop to drink,snack & walk a bit. I'd forgotten how much time these training runs take! Next Sat. Heather & I plan to do about 16.5 and then the week after we have a 19 miler planned with the same couple (Matt & Chris). After the long run I came home and slept for about an hour, then got on with my day like normal. We went to the lake and actually did some wakeboarding & skiing. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to get up behind the boat after running so far, but happy that I could with no problem! It was a short ride though, fatiqued quickly. Today I feel pretty good, just a little stiff in the calves. I did get a nasty blister on my left foot. Think I will mess around with different socks and its time for new shoes anyway, probably will pick some up this week.
28.5 miles this week, very happy about that. AND I actually made it to weight lifting class 2x this week. Now if I can just continue to sleep & eat decent, I should be OK and can hopefully keep up this intensity for training this month. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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5 mile little valley loop. Good run. Glad I'm not too sore after Sat.'s long run. Plan for week:
Tues- 20 min (2.25?) treadmill before weight class
Wed- 5 miles (probably involving some hills)
Thurs-20 min treadmill before weight class
Fri- 16/17 mi. long run
Sat.- easy run (4 mi?) |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 7.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.50 |
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Took the day off yesterday, slept in and caught up. I had been averaging 5-6 hrs. a night, which I know is bad for me. So I was disappointed that I didn't get my workout in, but felt good about catching up on sleep. I did go skiing at the lake yesterday, so I guess that's some exercise. I really prefer wakeboarding, but we were on a friend's boat and they have skis, so I tried it and suprised myself that I can do it. My son kept saying- "Mom, you're going to ski? I didn't even know you could do that!" Well- growing up in FL I did learn a few things....
Today Heather & I ran a Washington 7.5 mile loop with a fair amount of inclines. Energy felt great. Plan tomorrow is to go to weight lifting class, then run long Friday. Sat. I'm on my own since Heather will be out of town. I'll try to do an easy run that day.
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Weight class at gym today. Terica killed us. Somehow I'll have to try to find a way to use my legs on the planned 17 miler through Snow Canyon tomorrow. 3 of us are going to try the run posted by Randy on St. George Running Club's website. If any of you St. George runners want to join us you are welcome! 4:15 am tomorrow! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 17.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 17.00 |
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Had an eventful 17 mile marathon training run this morning. Started last night at 9:30 as I was stashing drinks & snacks for the run. My husband thinks this method is crazy and we should invest in camelbacks. He has a point. However, those little grocery bags with drinks & treats is often our bright spot on these long runs that gets us from point "a" to point "b". Anyway have any feedback or good ideas about bringing drinks/snacks on long runs?
Then we met at 4:15 am to start our run. 3 of us. Got the route online and really appreciate the runner who posted it. It was very accurate and a nice run. We started at a church on Bluff St., went up through Snow Canyon and took Hwy 18 back to the church. Some steep uphills inside Snow Canyon, but only for a couple miles. The whole 2nd half of the run was downhill.
Chris & I started at a good pace, but Heather was lagging from the get-go. She has had a cold and I think that compounded with a demanding baby has left her depleted. Don't blame her. It was dark so we had a small flashlight that we were trading off carrying. Unfortunately Heather was far enough behind that her path wasn't lit very well and she fell over a speed bump entering Snow Canyon. Biffed it pretty bad, skinned knee, lots of blood. Rocks embedded in her hand. Ok- she already was having a cruddy run, but this was the last straw. After she fixed her cell phone (which broke in the fall) she called her hubby to come get her. This was only about 5 miles into the run. So Chris & I were looking at 12 miles, just the 2 of us. Chris stated it best- when you lose a member of the "team" it takes some of the energy from you. We were bummed for Heather, but I esp. felt guilty because I was holding the flashlight when she fell and was too far ahead of her AND I should have pointed out the speed bump better! I did mention the bump, but she didn't hear me. OH WELL- At least she's leaving for the beach & Disney today for a long weekend and should come back a new woman.
So Chris & I plugged along after Heather left us. We were getting to the tough up hill now so conversation was limited. But Chris is cool to run with because its easy to have comfortable silence with her. We were so happy to make it to the end of the park and hit Hwy 18 where it was all downhill! Yeah- it was starting to get light and the commuters were flying by so we had to be careful along the narrow side of the highway. I was wearing black & white which is really good to wear when you run along a black & white highway (NOT).
Then at mile 12 that's when my bowels screamed "THAT'S ENOUGH"! Never fails, no matter what I eat before a run, around mile 11/12 I gotta find a potty! This wasn't something I wanted to take care of behind a bush. Sorry- I know this is way too much info-but I also know alot of you runners can relate. So anyhow- that slowed me down for a couple miles while my eyes scanned the horizon for a port a potty. At about mile 13/14 I finally saw a porta potty- never been so happy to see one in my life! Afterwards felt like a new woman and could once again enjoy my run for the last 3 miles!
It ended up taking us about 3 hr. 40 min. which is a 12/13 min. pace. We were hoping it would take less than 3:30. But of course Heather's injury, potty breaks and 5 food/drink stops took up quite a bit of time! I think when Chris & I we were actually RUNNING, it was probably about a 10-10:30 min. pace. I'm not too concerned about our pace, but wonder if this kind of SLOW training run will really do much good to help prepare us for the marathon? I'm the only 1st timer, Heather & Chris each have a few marathons under their belt. So I'm following their lead...
Anyway- overall it was fun (although I still feel bad for Heather) and a GREAT scenic run, would even be better in the light of day- ha ha! My body felt good the whole time, didn't get sore of chaffed (last long run my shorts chaffed my legs- wore different ones this time) My feet are blistered ( I think I'm in the wrong shoes- never had a problem before w/ blisters in Asics, currently I'm in Saucony) and my toes feel bruised. But not bad and I really plan on getting some new shoes in the next week. Anyone have feedback on bruised toes? I seem to get bruised toes occasionally no matter what kind of shoe I wear. Does this mean my shoes are too big or too small- or is it just unavoidable?
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 10.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
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Wonderful run this morning with the gals from the St. George Running Club- thanks Mik'L, Kendra & Jeannie! We started up past Diamond Valley and ran hwy 18 to about Bluff & Snow Canyon Pkwy. Nice downhill. Temp was nice when we started, but soon got muggy. Stopped for water & gu about 5 miles. Impressed with how quickly we started running again after our drink/gu break. (Usually I linger too long during those drink breaks) Had a pick me up after the break (ya know, gu coursing through our veins) and we picked up the pace a bit. I was pretty spent at about 8.5 miles, but Kendra encouraged me that we only had 1.5 to go. Then Kendra took off at about a 7 min. pace and had me playing catch up. It was a fun challenge. Can't remember quite what you told me our av. pace for run was Kendra- 9:35? Let me know if you read this, I can't remember. Gotta get myself a garmin. Fun run & enjoyed getting to know these girls a bit!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Foremaster run this morning with Heather. She's still sick w/ a head cold, probably a sinus infection- she's going to doc today. My shins were sore today and I definately felt I was shuffling more than running. I think this is because I ran 17 on Fri & 10 on Monday- I usually don't do 2 long runs so close together AND they are were both along the same downhill course, which is fun while running it- but I had a feeling I would pay for all that downhill later. Anyway-needless to say it was a little rough getting into the run, but after a couple miles and after we'd tacked the "hill" it got a little easier...Just glad to get some miles in after being lazy yesterday... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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Today's workout didn't turn out as planned, but still OK. Was supposed to pick up Heather at 5:15 then go to gym and run 2 on treadmill before weight class. Got to her house- no light, knocked lightly on door- no response. Can't say I was surprised. She's been sick and went to Doc yesterday- good excuse to sleep in.
I really didn't feel like doing the weight class. I felt instead like an easy run. Really wanted to test my new shoes (Thanks Steve!). So I hit the tread mill for 1/2 hr- 3 miles (not inc. warm up & cool down). Started at 10:50 and ended at 9:20 pace. Average 10 min. miles. My right ankle is a little sore and my left foot felt stiff. Not bad, just a little. Still recovering from the 2 recent, close together long runs. Felt good to have an easy run & loosen up. I think I like the shoes, but hard to really tell since I'm currently sore. May want to add an insert, but we'll see. Loving the cushion, can tell that already. Went back to Asics- Gel Cumulus, more flexable and light than the Saucony Omni Grid's that I was in. Plan on these being my marathon shoes so we'll see how they are on long runs.
Plan to run long either Fri or Sat and hopefully log a couple easy miles whichever day isn't the long run. Need to get w/ my running buddies and firm up the long run for this week.
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Today Heather & I WALKED 4 miles. I'm still sore and she is still sick. However, walking was so boring and we realized at the end, we would have definately been better off running 11 min. miles than walking. Live & learn. Tomorrow we're doing 19 miles around Sand Hollow. I'm stoked, but nervous because I'm wearing new shoes- hope they don't kill me. I only have a few miles on them... anyone know if it will kill me to run in them?
They are asics, I used to run in them for years and they never gave me blisters, so I think I'll be OK??? |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 20.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 20.00 |
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Yippee! Well, I did it- ran a 20 mile training run today. And surprisingly I enjoyed it! I LOVE my new Asics, no blisters. I usually wear a 7 in reg. shoes, so I had been buying 7.5 for running shoes- not big enough I guess. These Asics are an 8 and wonderful....
I do need to work on pace consistency. There were times when I'd feel good and fly, then times when I'd shuffle. Maybe that's normal, but seems I should find a more consistent pace for the marathon.
There were 5 of us this morning- Kris, Matt, Chris, Heather & me (Christi)- enough Chris names already! Anyway, started at 4:45 up by Sand Hollow Res. ran down into Hurricane and did a big loop back to Res- exactly 20 on the Garmin. In my humble opinion we had too many water stops, one every 3 miles. I think I would have been OK every 4-5 miles, but who knows? It was comforting to come across that goody bad every 3 miles anyway. I ate some dry cereal & 1/2 banana for breakfast before the run (w/ water), then had 1/2 pkg. of non-caffeine GU at mile 6, then 1/2 pack of caffeine GU at 12, and another 1/2 caffeine at 17. And of course had some water & gatorade at least a sip at most stops. But sometimes I just drank because it was there and found myself sloshing- so I cut back on the drinks for 2nd half of run.Think that worked pretty well and didn't have any stomach issues which I usually expect around mile 12. So I was happy about that.
Temp. was pretty good for us until last 3 miles of run, then it got hot. But mostly a nice, overcast morning, couldn't ask for better conditions in Aug. in St. George!
Our average pace was 11:06 when we were running (not including the 6 water stops & one gas station potty break). Obviously we were taking it really easy! I had to keep slowing myself down to stay with the group and I was afraid I would burnout later in the run if I went too fast. But really I don't like taking all day to do a long run, so I think on the next 20 miler I'd like to try going a bit faster. I have no clue what I should estimate for my marathon pace. I averaged 9:09 for the Hurricane 1/2, and 8:27 on the Spectrum 10K. I know its a big leap to a full marathon and I should expect to slow down considerably. I would be happy to run around 10 min. miles and finish around 4:20. Guess we'll see...
I never really felt I hit a "wall"- oh no, maybe my wall will be 22 or something? I did get a chest cramp around mile 11, but luckily didn't last long. Ankles got a little sore around 17/18, but only felt that when I stopped for water. Overall I think I'm in OK shape, but ask me in 48 hrs!!
So I really loved this run and am still enjoying the post run high. Have a great weekend everyone!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.20 |
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Tested my legs today after the 20 miler Sat., and happy to report they still work! Slept in , so went to gym tonight while dear hubby put kids in bed. 4.2 mi. on treadmill in 45 min, so about 10:42 pace- slow! Oh well...
I'm registered for Peach Days- Sept. 1st, 12K. Want to run it in about 8:40 pace, but I'm no where near that recently with all my long slow runs. I think I'll try to get in a few faster tempo runs this week and next week and see if that helps me improve my speed.
This week will be challenging because Heather is still sick, she's had doctor up the antibotics and she's going to take this week off. And my SG running club gals are tapering down for their 1/2 on Sat. (Good Luck Kendra & Mik'L!!!)
So I'll have to motivate myself this week- it'll be good for me. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Wonderful night time run tonight. Enjoying mixing it up this week and running at night. (Well, kind of have to when I'm too lazy to get up early!) After the kids went to bed I grabbed my IPOD and hit the road. Didn't take a watch, just looked at my cell phone clock when I left and when I got home- figured pace later and was pleasantly surprised with a 9:47 average pace. I felt I was going slower than that. Lower calves still stiff from Sat's long run, but not too bad. Temp. was nice & cool (well, 80ish, that's cool for here!) and it was a very enjoyable run. The only downer was that my flashlight died around 3.5 mi. I was thinking of extending the run to 6 mi., but not in the pitch black- my neighborhood has very FEW street lights.
Also walked 1.5 mile w/ hubby & dog today. Trying to teach that unruly little pup to walk on a leash!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 mile walk w/ hubby & dog again today. No excuse for not running. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.60 |
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Mixed feelings about this run today. I thought that after 2 days of not running I'd feel refreshed and ready to take on the world. I actually thought I'd have to stop myself from running too long of a distance since I'm running about 17 tomorrow and wanted to save some energy for that run.
Not so. I left at 9am for my run after the kids went to school. Took the IPOD, picked a 2.8 mile loop was going to do it 2x. Started off stiff, legs heavy and stayed that way! I felt worse today than I did a couple days after my 20 miler. I thought that after running 20 min. for sure I'd get into it, but didn't happen. I finished the loop once, but then just ran another side street to add a little more distance. The highlight of the run was drenching myself in a water fountain at mile 3 towards the end. Ended up with 3.6 mi. at about 9:30 pace. I'm happy that my pace is a little faster than my recent runs, but not sure what to make of it. This pace seems to be between my easy run & tempo run pace- so what do you do with that?!
So I'm kinda frustrated. Maybe I need to meet up with the SG Running Club next week at one of their track workouts and have someone help me with a tempo run so I can get to know my tempo pace?
Heat was probably a factor. The thermo said 84 degrees which is not uncommon for me to run in at 6am, so I wasn't worried. But I think because I was running black asphalt it heated up really fast. I wonder if I could have run farther if it was cooler.. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 11.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.30 |
| Great run today and so happy to end this difficult week on this note! Needed a buddy to do a long run with so met up with some girls I didn't know that a mutual friend hooked me up with. Tammy & Allison were so nice to let me tag along! They were doing 18 and I decided yesterday that I didn't have that in me this week so I met them for the last 11.3. I loved that they had a little faster pace than my friends I normally run with. We had 2 water breaks and even with breaks averaged about 10:20. So I think when we were running it was close to 10 min. miles. This morning before the run I took IBProfen because my shins are still stiff. Then I had a little dry cereal & water- would have had 1/2 a banana but was out. After mile 2 I had 1/2 GU and 1/2 GU at mile 7. Felt good this run, a bit faster than comfortable pace, I was able to talk & keep up fine, but felt I couldn't slack off at all- which was really a good challenge for me. The last 3 miles the girls were going on a steady incline back to their cars and I was going to go with them and have them drive me back to my car where I met up w/ them at their mile 7- but the incline was killing me, so I headed back down to my car and actually did a little more distance than planned (I was only planning on a 10 miler) but it was downhill & flat back to my car. SO- I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't handle the 3 mile incline at end, but I was grateful that I felt so good and enjoyed my pace for the first 7 miles... Overall very good run. Didn't quite get the mileage in that I wanted this week, but I think my body was demanding a recovery week after recently upping my mileage the last couple weeks. Looking forward to next week. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
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Exciting run this morning, albeit too short! Awoke with a start a 6:15 and realized I was supposed to meet my running partner (who lives in the other side of town) 15 min. ago. Opps- turned off the alarm in my sleep in response to my husband's watch alarm going off... In a fog obviously- I was really off to a Monday-ish start!
Got ready as fast as I could, sped to our route and drove a little to see if I could find her, realizing what was supposed to be a 5/6 miler was already cut by 1/2 hr- I only had 1/2 hr left to run.
Luckily found Buff (this was my first time in yrs. meeting up w/ her to run, I'm sure she's thinking I'm quite reliable now). She was going a fast pace so I jumped in and suprisingly felt great! After about .5 mile the rain started, then the St. George flash flood! Good times! The street quickly flooded and the lighting was JUST overhead to the point I'd jump a little at each crack. We were getting soaking wet and loving it.
This was getting fun and not the expected mundane Monday morning run- yippee. Only wished it could have lasted longer. 2 miles in 19 min, 9:30 av. pace.
If the rain lets up I'll run 3 mi. tonight, since Sarah has inspired me to attempt 5 milers on a more regular basis! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Horray for the inklings of Fall! I was able to run at 9am without feeling like I'd get heat exaustion. It was under 80! Did the pretty little valley loop (5 mile easy run) that I've only ran a couple times so it still feels nice & new. Took me a good 25 min. to get into the run, but the last 2 miles were smooth sailing. The bottom of my right foot was crampy and my left ankle was sore. I think the foot cramp may be from switching from stability shoes w/ posts to cushion shoes with no posts. I think I'm going to get an arch support insert and see if that helps. The sore ankle is probably from all the mileage and I do tend to roll that foot a bit so I think that's why it gets sore. ANYWAY- I stopped 2x to try to stretch & walk out the minor cramp, which did help a bit. Then I ran into my VT companion and seeing there's 4 more days left in the month I thought we'd better get together, so I stopped to quickly chat w/ her. So I think I can take about 3 min. off my time of 52 min. (had the stopwatch running from when I left home to when I returned again) Hoping my pace was just under 10 min. miles....more like 9:48 or something... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.70 |
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New Update:
New running schedule for next week. Thought I'd better write it down so I don't forget and this will hopefully commit me to it a bit.
Mondays- Run (5 -ish),
Tuesdays- Weight Class at the gym (I've missed this the last few weeks and feel I need it to support my running muscles, plus I feel flabby!) (2 miles on treadmill before class)
Wednesdays- Run again (5-8),
Thursdays- Run with the St. George Running Club chics (I think they usually go 5-ish)
Friday- Run or Spin (Some days we'll have to do our long runs on this day)
Saturday- Long Run (If I ran long on Fri, then I'll do an easy 3-5 this day)
My goal is to maintain at least 30 miles a week until marathon
I got all excited that I thought I'd run a 5 mile course in 46 min. until I clocked it and realized it was only 4.7 mi. Oh well, about 9:47 pace I think....
Pretty good run this am. Thankfully had Buff to meet this morning to get me through the run. I'm still really stiff, only felt good for the last mile of this run. It was a hilly bear of a run too, ran 'Foremaster' in the opposite direction than I'm used to. Nice downhill for first 2, then tough uphill for .75, then steep down for .5, then gradual uphill for the rest. I think some Ibuprofen & Ice are in order. (I'm totally guessing on the break up of these hills, some of you locals may laugh if my estimates are way off)
This Sat. I'm running Peach Days 12K, so I'm trying to decide what my running schedule will be for next couple days. I think I'll do at least 3 if not 5 tomorrow, then maybe just walk Fri, then race Sat. Don't want to over do it at the race because next week I need to build back up on my marathon training plan. I'm not feeling too good about this race because of how sore I've been this week. Maybe the ice & Ibuprofen will help.
So happy I got my run in this morning though, its giving me the energy I need to go grocery shopping, get kids off to school, work, etc, etc.... So thankful for running partners!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| A little cross training today... Ok, really it was a 50 min. walk. Met up w/ Heather this am for what was supposed to be a 3 mi. run and she met me with baby in arms. No prob, she was going to grab running stroller- flat tires. So grabbed regular stroller & walked. I was a little disappointed but not too much since I'm trying to recover a bit right not and get ready for the race Sat. We walked fast for 50 min, probably helped stretch sore muscles. I plan on sneaking in a couple miles tonight and more for sure tomorrow morning before the 7.44 mi. race Sat... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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I'm not sure how far Heather & I ran today. I felt it was at least 3 mi. and I plan to go clock it later today. I took 800 mg Ibuprofen this morning before running. This is the first I've taken in years for running. I have been stiff lately and I'm hoping it may help some of the inflammation. I probably should have been taking it the last few days. I felt stiff the first 1/2 mile, then really good the rest of the run. Have no idea about pace either, neither of us took a watch. I would guess 10:30 if I had to guess? But I'm a bad judge of pace so who knows.
Tomorrow is the Peach Days 12k . On this race you are supposed to forecast your finish time. I put 1:04 which would be about 8:35 pace. I realize now that is probably too optimistic since I'm not in good race shape now and haven't been doing any speedwork lately. I guessed this finish time based of my 10k and 1/2 marathon times from earlier in the year. Usually before a 5 or 10K I do a lot more speedwork. Lately I have been doing daily runs that are too short, then really long runs and no speedwork- ahh! Gotta get in a better routine next week , goal is to have 5 mi. be my minimun on days that I run.
Anyway- looking forward to the race anyway- if nothing else I guess it will be some long overdue speedwork and I'm anxious to see how I do. |
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Hurricane Peach Days 12K (7.45 Miles) 01:03:53 | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| Hurricane Peach Days 12K today. Loved this race, remembered why I like to run! My friend Heather ran it with me. Small race, probably about 50 people? Lots of senior citizens who cruised and kicked my trash! This was my first year running this race, apparently the course changes every year to keep people guessing. No watches allowed on runners, we had to predict our finish time ahead of time and how close you get determines prizes at the end. It was already in the 80's when the race started at 6:15 so I was worried about getting hot, but it stayed nice & overcast and heat wasn't an issue. It was a nice flat course, but with 3 miles of dirt roads in the middle. I was worried the dirt would mess up my time, but luckily it didn't. I really liked this course. There was water at mile 2.5 (where I took 1/2 GU), at that point we entered the LDS Peach Orchards where we ran for about 3 miles through the orchards. Then back to water again at about 5.5 and less than 2 mi. back to start. The orchards kept things interesting and really broke it up nicely. I had no clue what pace I was going, figured about 9 min. miles. Just cranked up my IPOD loud enough that I wouldn't have to listen to my very labored breathing! Was pleasantly suprised when I beat my forecasted time by 20 seconds! So much of it was mental. After mile 6 I wanted to slow down, but I kept telling myself- "you have to live with this finish time forever" and "this is your race" "you got it" "your're cruising" Yes- I'm a dork! I averaged about 8:34 pace. I won $22 for being about the 7th person to most closely predict my finish time. Heather beat her prediction (she predicted 10 min. miles) by 39 seconds and won $16. I was very proud of Heather, this was a good pace for her, under 10 min. miles and esp. since she had to take about 10 days off when she was really sick! 14 people were within a minute of their predicted time- there were two 1st place winners took home a combined $160. It was a couple who finished together within 2 sec. of their predicted time. Very fun race. (Of course they're always more fun when we're happy with our time, aren't they?!) Would do it again! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| 2 miles on treadmill at gym before 6am weight class. Left ankle (lower shin) is a little sore, but otherwise no pain from race Sat. I think I'm actually builing a better foundation- yeah! First time back to weight class in almost a month. I decided to use lighter weights than usual so I wouldn't be too worn out today and also didn't want stiffness to adversely affect my running. Planning on running at least 5 tomorrow with Buff & Heather and 5 again Thurs. w/ SG Running Club gals. Will do 18 mi. long run either Fri. or Sat. depending on everyone's schedule. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Bad stomach problems today. I think I may have a bug. No fun at all and couldn't get in my morning run. I'm mad! Needed to get in some miles today. Trying to lay low today and kick this so I can run tomorrow! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
| Tried the Raspberry Tea last night, think it helped my stomach a little. However, woke up with a sore throat. My son has had a cold for the past couple days so I shouldn't be surprised that I've caught that now too. Jim's car broke down last week and we haven't gotten it fixed yet, so he informed me last night that he'd need a ride to work. I was actually kinda glad 'cause that drug me out of bed at 5:15. So I dropped him off and ran a 3.5 loop VERY slowly- 11:14 pace. My stomach cramps would come and go, I felt kinda feverish. But really not as bad as I thought it would be. I think this is my first time running sick (except of course for those stomach issues that can come up on a race or long run). I was happy I got out there. I picked a route that was hilly (up over foremaster) which was tough- but I decided I wanted to do it anyway because the traffic is light and its well lit. I'm bummed at how being sick is trashing my miles for this week- exactly one month til SG Marathon! So I'm off to get kids to school, then enjoy some more raspberry tea & off to bed! Gonna try to kick this ASAP! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Stomach is lots better, but still not 100%. Cold is staying just in nose & throat. So felt good enough to go 5 (little valley loop) with Heather today. Nice cool weather this morning! I don't even think it was 70 degrees out! Lovin' It! 10:16 pace. Felt really good. Didn't feel like I could go any faster, but DID feel like I could run farther, maybe a 7 or 8... I'm off to get kids to school, then some raspberry tea (thanks again Sasha for the tip!) & bed. Yesterday after I got kids off to school I laid down for about an hour, then felt too guilty. So I got up & worked (I do mortgages from home) and then made a BIG Coscto run (my family has a reunion coming up & guess who's doing all the food shopping for the group- yours truly). Finished that just in time to pick the kids up from school and run them around to soccer & gymnastics. I was running around til 7pm. Kinda wore myself out. Gonna rest more today! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 18.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.00 |
| Heather & I ran from Veyo to "The True Church" on Bluff. 18 miles. Met up at 3:45 so I could be back for Toby's 8am soccer game. Yes, we must be crazy. When we got out of the car in Veyo we realized my flashlight was dead- I checked it at home and it worked- oh well...So it was a very dark run until about 6:30. I was worried we would trip, but luckily we didn't. My legs felt like bricks for the first 2 miles, but then everything was OK. I never felt great, I could tell I'd been sick this week-but I felt pretty good considering how my week started out. I felt slow the majority of this run. I put on my IPOD for 3 songs and felt my pace dramatically increase thanks to the distraction- but then the battery died (lesson to self- charge the dang IPOD!) So most of this run I was pretty slow. My ankles stayed a bit sore for the entire run, but not too bad- I was just aware of it. It was so dark that we missed 2 of our bags of drinks & goodies- but that was OK. I really wanted them to be more spread out anyway. So we made 3 stops for water and 1 porta potty stop. 3:10 final time inc. stops about 10:36 pace. Glad to mark it off the training list. Feel more prepared now that I've run more of the route. We plan on a 20 miler this next week, then I think we start tapering back down. Getting psyched for the marathon! Before I got sick this week I was starting to think I'd really like to try to break 4 hrs. I knew it was a long shot and I'm not feeling very optimistic since I've been sick. The predictors I use tell me to expect anywhere from 4:02-4:12. So I realize under 4 is really hopeful. I'll be happy to come in anywhere under 4:15, but breaking 4 would be awesome... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| 4 miles about 10 min. average. I wish my pace was a little faster, but I guess I should consider this a recovery run after Saturday's long run. I met Heather at 6am, we were supposed to do 5, but "baby sabotage" so she had to stay home and I had to go it alone. (I really do love little Hannah, although it may not seem like it on this blog!) So I made up a little loop by myself. Was lazy and took the first mile downhill, but made up for it later with the rest of the 3 being a gradual uphill climb. I felt pretty good considering Sat.'s long run. I was wishing I brought my IPOD for a distraction since I didn't have a partner and my cold was kinda annoying- felt it was interfering w/ my breathing. But overall felt good, better than I did last week. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Step aerobics w/ weights today. Thought I was going to a weight class, but the gym has changed the schedule. SO- I ended up at a step/ weight class. It was a fun change of pace, but not quite as much weights as I wanted. I stayed after a bit to do some abs on the ball. Slept in and didn't get my 2 miles in on treadmill. But I feel great- the sleep was wonderful! Plan is run at least 5 tomorrow & 5 again on Thursday. Go long on either Fri or Sat. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Today I was the one standing up my running partner. I woke up and just felt yucky & tired due to my cold even though I went to bed fairly early (10:30- that's pretty decent for me) My cold doesn't seem to be getting any worse, but it just keeps moving around. Now its in my throat w/ an annoying cough. I thought if I could just pull myself out of bed and start running I'd be OK, but I didn't have the will power. I told myself I'd get out there this afternoon- but who was I kidding. If I don't run in the early am, it hardly ever happens later in the day. I hope I feel good enough to run w/ the club tomorrow. I'm going to try to get in bed before 10. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.10 |
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Great run w/ the "Club" gals today- Mik'L, Kendra & Jeannie. We had a nice easy downhill (part of marathon route) 9:28 pace. I felt good, I think sleeping in yesterday paid off. Today I'm trying to finalize my 20 mile route for tomorrow. I have mapped one out on 'map my run', but I need to go drive it and make sure its lighted out and no crazy obstacles... Heather & I will start at 3:45 tomorrow!
Thanks for all the 'get over the bug' well wishes everybody- I think I'm on the upswing!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 20.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 20.30 |
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20 miler today. Started at 3:55 (I was 10 min. late) Met up w/ Heather, Chris and Chris' 11 yr old son- Nephi. I picked this route and it wasn't an easy one! The first 9 miles were flat, then a gradual uphill climb for the last 11. We were going really slow today. I knew it wouldn't be as fast as our last 18 miler that we did in 3:10- because that 18 miler was mostly downhill (marathon route). Oh well- this was big time for the 11 yr old. He's ran a couple 1/2 marathons, but this was his longest run ever. We had 5 water stops, 1 porta potty and 1 gas station stop. Took us 4:30 so about 13 min. miles w/ stops. Miles 2-16 were good for me, but my legs wanted to call it quit at 18. I think that's because there was some sidewalk running from about 16 'til the end. I would often just take my chances on the road 'cause I hate sidewalks so much- they hurt! And my IPOD died after about 45 min. It did this on the last run too, so I'm starting to wonder if something is wrong with it... Anyway- glad its done. I feel one step closer to marathon prepardness. Now- big challenge- I'll be at Lake Powell all next week on a houseboat next to a cliff. Really nowhere to run. I will swim & wakeboard alot- but not sure how bad this will affect the marathon training. We usually go to the marina a couple times during the week, so I'm taking my running clothes and hoping to log a few miles around the marina.
Have a great week fellow bloggers! Run hard and log some miles for me!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 8.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.50 |
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Back to real life today after a WONDERFUL week at Lake Powell. We stayed on a houseboat in a Cedar Canyon (N. Lake Powell) Not much beach, nowhere to run. I swam, wakeboarded, wakesurfed and tried running in the water (my husband got a laugh out of that). Nice active week with my family (sister & brother and their spouses & kids & mom & dad- my one sis who lives in NC couldn't make it- sad!) . I hope not running doesn't negatively affect my marathon too much, its like tapering too soon. Usually when I go to Lake Powell, we have to go into the marina for something so I brought running clothes to run around the marina- but we never ended up going in. Weather was perfect, water was glass. Great time! I finished New Moon and have started Eclipse- what will I do when these books are over?
Ran 8.5 today, my left knee was a little sore at mile 5. This used to happen early in my marathon training when I'd get over 5 miles. I guess the knee is trying to argue with jumping back into training after a week off. I just stopped to stretch a little and its OK. It never really got any worse during the run. So I'm not too worried. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Weight training video at home today. Enjoyed it, haven't done weights in over a week. I'm excited to get back to more weights after the marathon. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.20 |
| Ran last 5.2 of Marathon route today- started out downhill then flattened out. Fun run. Buff joined Heather & I which was good for our pace. We were going off watches and some dispute about actual start time, but pace was average of 9:25. (One of us clocked 9:13, the other 9:36- so I'm going with the average) Buff is pretty quick and this was with her talking and entertaining us with stories the whole time. (Took some pressure off me since I'm usually the blabbermouth, I enjoyed just listening for a change) She is thinking about going for a boston qualifying time this year which I think she is totally capable of! I'll have to let you know how she does. My body is still in a bit of shock after not running for a week. I just felt stiff for most of the run. Seems like I felt good the last 1/2 mile only! Ah well... It'll get better. Plan for this week: run w/ club girls tomorrow, Fri. run little valley loop (5 mi), Sat. Heather & I are doing Veyo hill repeats (we really know how to have fun) |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.90 |
| The little valley 5 mile loop today, cut it a tad bit short by walking to the end of my street to start and ending again at end of my street (so it ended up 4.9 instead of 5 miles). Today was an intentionally challenging run. I was going it alone, just me and the IPOD and started late (11:30 ish). The first 2 miles felt pretty good which is usually the opposite for me- usually it takes me at least 2 miles to get into a run. But the last 3 were a challenge. I was trying to do a tempo run and see if I could hold close to 9 min. miles. But the heat got me. I was running at noon and although it was cooler than it has been, it was 88 degrees- the heat still got me about 1/2 hr. into my run when the sun was right over head. But I think this was good training to run in some heat- I haven't done that in awhile and it may get warm at the end of the marathon for me. My average pace today was 9:15, I'm not thrilled with that, I wanted it closer to 9. I think I better plan on a slower marathon finish time- I was daydreaming about breaking 4hrs, but I would have to hold 9 min. miles the whole time which probably just won't happen this year. But hey we can always try right?! I will just try not to be disappointed when I come in after the 4 hr. mark.... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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Probably should have ran 5 today, but did a hilly 4 instead 'cause its convenient to my house and heck- I like it! 9:09 pace. A little quicker than yesterday. Felt much better today. Maybe my body is getting back into it after a week off. I did have a buggy foot cramp (around the arch) that was really irritating the beginning of the run, I did stop & stretch it briefly then it was a better, but still there for the rest of the run. Two of my toes are also bruised . I may not have picked the best shoes this time, but I don't dare change them with the marathon so close - so I'll just live with it. Despite all this complaining I did have a great run, put some new tunes on the IPOD and the weather was beautiful! Still went out late (10:00 am) but not as late as yesterday so it wasn't as hot.
Tomorrow Heather & I (and hopefully Chris) will be running Veyo hill repeats (6-8 miles depending on if we do 3 or 4 repeats, I guess the hill is a mile long? going off other runners' experience w/ this marathon) to try to psychologically prepare us for that tough part of the marathon. I'm actually pumped to do it- am I sick or what?! hee hee...
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 7.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.10 |
| Today we ran veyo hill 3x. Boy it was harder than I remember, I've only run it once (run/ ran- can't remember my grammar). Anyway- I'm glad we didn't it. I think be better mentally prepared for that tough part of the course. And I know I need at least 4 good IPOD songs to get me through that part! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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5 easy miles w/ Heather. 10 min. pace. Felt really good today. Went out at 6am, much more cool & comfortable than my runs last week.
Lybi, Mik'L, Michelle, Sarah (and all other bloggers!)- I'm excited to meet you & hang out this weekend! Here's my plans at this point...
Friday: Expo before 1:00 while my kids are still in school. If anyone can join me that would be great, but I know that might be early for some of you getting in town. If you gals get together and go to expo later, call me- maybe I can break away again!
Fri. night: Party! I'll plan on getting there about 5:30 or earlier of you need help Mik'L. I'm bringing Heather & her husband Dave and my hubby Jim. (will probably leave the kiddos at home).
Sat- well, you know what I'll be doing that morning! Toby has an afternoon soccer game- after that I have no plans except to chill! So if everyone is gets together for a post race party that sounds fun to me too!
I'd invite everyone over BUT my house is a scary fixer upper construction zone, so I just don't. Maybe next year?!
Here's my phone numbers (H) 652-5118 and (C) 817-1572. Cell will have my husband (Jim's) name on it, 'cause my phone is broken so I've confiscated his- don't be afraid to leave message!
Not sure when we'd fit in a run, but if we can figure it out I'm game. You all may have to run Sat. morning without me.
Cool- countdown to the weekend is on!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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4 miles w/ Heather. I thought she was gonna go easy on us, but she picked a route with some good climbs! Just keeping us sharp for Veyo hill I guess- good idea...10 min. av. pace. I think our pace would have been faster but the 1 steep hill slowed us down. I felt good today, first day in over a week that my left leg wasn't sore. I'll be packing Ibuprofen for sure on Sat.
Update: Lybi & James- I really like your Gold, Silver, Bronze goals. I'm gonna steal that idea here for my SGM goals- any medal I get (even if its just the finisher medal), I will still come out a winner -right?!
Gold- anything under 4hrs- even 3:59, I'll take it! My Hurricane 1/2 marathon pace this year was 9:08 with 2 potty stops (yeah stomach issues that day) I'm hoping with all my training I may be able to maintain that 1/2 pace for a marathon- but it is a LOFTY goal so that's why its GOLD!
Silver- under 4:10
Bronze- under 4:20 |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Walked 2 miles today. Help? I don't really know if I'm tapering right. I'm just going off marathon training plans. But it feels weird not to be running so close to the marathon. I think I'll do at least a couple miles tomorrow. And I'm planning on a short run Friday too for sure. |
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| Walked 3 miles today. Looking forward to the weekend! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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Heather & I did 3 easy miles to loosen up. Didn't time it, but it felt fast & smooth. Really good after 2 days of walking!!! If only I could feel that good for 26.2!
Can't believe the marathon is TOMORROW! I'm pumped to go to the expo today & meet all you bloggers tonight! Wish I could be at the finish to see our bloggers come in as the top finishers- on well, I'll still be running long after that! Everyone keep your fingers crossed for decent weather tomorrow!
my cell (435) 817-1572.
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St. George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 04:00:54 | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 26.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 26.20 |
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Ran my 1st marathon today! Where to begin the race report... I was planning on starting with the 4 hr. pace guys- but got caught up in the bathroom line and missed them. Started w/ some friends pretty far back in the pack. Within the 1st mile my 4 hr. pace band fell off and I realized I ran the 1st mile in 9:41. This wouldn't do- so I took off and tried to catch the 4 hr. pace setter. The first 7 miles were great, I was feeling good. The weather wasn't nearly as bad as predicted and I was fine in shorts, long slv. tech tee, gloves & hat. I knew miles 7-11 would be tough due to the incline around Veyo. I took this pretty well. I reached the 1/2 marathon point in about 2 hrs. I knew I was cutting it really close to my goal of coming in just under 4 hrs (I really wanted 3:59 or anything just under 4). I tried to make all water stops brief. I took GU about every 4-5 miles and followed it up w/ water or gatorade. I also grabbed a banana piece and orange slice at a couple of the stops. I was really happy that I never had the hit the porta potties during the run- I was expecting to need them. I passed up a couple water stops and didn't stop at them at all- so I think I used my time pretty wisely as far as aid stations are concerned. My family was at mile 16 which was awesome! It helped me get from the 1/ 2 marathon pt. to 16. About mile 18 my calves were tight! I stopped briefly (maybe 15 seconds?) for a calf rub- wonderful! I guess I lost a few seconds there- but I was so distracted by my tight calves that it was affecting my pace. From this point on I took it mile by mile trying to keep a 9 min. mile pace. When I got to 23 I thought I had it made. But apparently I was off in my pacing. I missed my goal of under 4 hrs. by 54 seconds!!! The last 2 miles were stressful because I knew I was cutting it really close to my goal and I wanted it so bad! My brother Scott & his family were cheering me at the .2 mark and I almost missed them because I was in the zone! And Michelle, McCall and some of the bloggers were cheering at the end but again- in the zone- didn't even see them. Thanks for your support everyone! I learned a lot from having to pace myself with only a stopwatch! I need a Garmin or stay with someone who will help me pace next year. I'm confident I could cut off 54 seconds! My body feels pretty good, who knows what 24-48 hrs. will bring though. My toes are terrible. I gotta find the right shoes for me. I've had terrible luck this year with that! 1/2 of my toes are really blistered and I'm sure I'll be loosing some more toenails again- already lost some in training- lovely! Overall a great race with great weather and great support staff. It was a little lonely running by myself for the whole time, but luckily I had pretty good tunes on my IPOD. Buff qualified for Boston 3:40:35!!!! She was so happy she was in tears, I was so happy for her! Heather's goal was 4:28 and she did 4:13 so she did awesome too and was thrilled. Matt & Chris and their 10 yr. old son all finished in 4:28. He was the youngest runner this year! Congrats to Paul, Clyde and all the blog guys who came in so fast!!! Sasha I didn't see your results yet but I'm sure you rocked!! Mik'L thanks again for hosting last night. I had cash for you that I forgot to give you so I'll have to catch up with you at a club run or something! Had so much fun meeting you all! What a great group! Hope we have more fun times ahead in our little running world! Lybi- can't wait to put on my socks tonight- you're the best! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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THANKS SO MUCH TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND SUPPORT!
It was especially fun to read my friends & family members' posts who are not on the blog- believe me, I'm trying to convert everyone I can to "the blog"!
What an amazing weekend. Back to reality now. I'm sitting here wearing my marathon shirt, like everyone else I'm sure. Yesterday it was so nice to chill in my snuggly socks and Lybi gave me and watch conference. Isn't it perfect that conference is the day after the marathon so you don't have to get up and go anywhere! I do feel bad about missing Saturday's sessions though... have to wait for the Ensign...
Anyway- walked 2 miles Sunday afternoon and again 2 miles today- walked Arielle to school with my hyper puppy pulling on a leash- ouch- my muscles didn't like that today. When I woke up Sunday my achilles were SO tight! I had to walk straight legged to the kitchen, grab the ice packs and ibuprofen- then right to the computer to read race reports and prop my heels on ice. Much better after a little ice. I tried to not sit still in one place too long yesterday. This morning my achilles were TIGHT again, but loosened up quicker than yesterday and I never took any more ibuprofen after the intial 800 mg yesterday morning. Sorry for all the boring details- just want to be able to remember this in case I'm crazy enough to run another marathon!
I'm already looking for 5k and 10ks! There's a 5k Oct. 27th and a 10K the beginning of Nov. I think I'll do one! Better make sure I can run again first though- Ha!
Tomorrow I'm getting a massage- my sweet hubby gave me a gift cert for one. Wed. I may attempt a couple slow miles.
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Used my massage gift certificiate today. It was AWESOME! I feel so great. My body is recovering well- just barely stiff today. I just hate looking at my ugly blistered toes. I think Heather & I are going to run a few miles tomorrow. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
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First run since the marathon today! Met Heather early this am (it was hard to get up since the kids don't have school today!) We walked for about 1/2 mi. then ran 2.5 and walked another .5 to cool down. It was strange because when I run I'm not as sore as when I walk! It did feel like running through mud though. I felt like I could have run a little farther. I think I'll try 3 tomorrow (NOT including walking) Yeah- I fibbed a little today and put our distance even though we walked some of it - hee hee....
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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What a beautiful morning! I'm getting stoked for fall! I slept in until almost 8:30 and it was great! Kids are on Fall Break and husband was in bed after a night shift so how could I possibly get up- until Arielle dragged me out of bed anyway...What a lazy gal I am... After I got the kids breakfast and going for the day I took off for a neighborhood 4 miler. Me & the IPOD. I made sure I had 15 motivating songs ready to go. I felt pretty good on this run! My arches are still a bit sore and I stopped to stretch my feet after about 2.5, but otherwise ran the whole time. Finish time 39:45 so just barely under 10 min. miles. I'm training to be able to keep my marathon battered body in pace w/ Michelle & Mik'l on Saturday! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Goose egg today! I took the dog for a walk does that count? Making the most of this Fall Break my kids are having from school- I slept in again! Slept away my running time. Oh well, its "zero" marathon recovery week right? (some would argue that I know, even part of me argues, but its a good excuse for being lazy anyway!)
Spent the day paying bills (payday) and running around town getting clothes ready for our family photo that we're having done tomorrow. Haven't had one in 5 yrs, so I'm excited. Going out for sushi tonight w/ friends- good thing I'll be running it off tomorrow w/ the gals!
Michelle & Mik'L I'm ready to run tomorrow. I'm planning on 7:30 at convention center (parking by bathrooms next to park). I'll check your blogs to make sure that's the right time & place, let me know if anything changes! Looking forward to it!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 7.19 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.19 |
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Great run w/ Michelle & Mik'L today. Glad Mik'L could introduce me to a new route. I think the girls' ears are still aching from all my talking! Thanks for the great company! Our average pace was about 10:09 (I think, from what I figured... ) I felt better than expected for a week after the marathon. Felt bad for Mik'L having her foot fall asleep again- that must be irritating!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Great run w/ Buff & Heather this morning. Foremaster- haven't done those hills in awhile- tough! Running with Buff really made us push it a little more than usual. 9:40 pace. Hope I'm not too tired the rest of the day. I have a crazy busy week w/ church and PTA assignments. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Mileage today... huh... does running around from store to store- single handedly planning a "Super Saturday" count? Ha, I wish!
Going to bed early tonight. So tired, probably because I didn't run today. Was supposed to go to gym and run a little on treadmill then do weight class- but couldn't get motivated to get out of bed (6am class). Love the results of weight class, but don't enjoy class enough to want to get out of bed. Told Heather I must pick her up from now on so I have to get out of bed. Looking forward to run w/ Heather & Mik'l tomorrow. My new weekly plan is:
Mon- Run 6
Tues- 2 mi. on treadmill, weight class
Wed- Run ( 5 or hills or speedwork )
Thurs- 2 mi. at gym before weight class
Fri- Run 5+
Sat- Run
Want to get in about 25 mi. a week on average. More when training for longer runs. Adrianne- I'm thinking about taking up your challenge of 2008 mi. in 2008, but not ready to give up the weight class and just not sure how to fit it all in and still have energy for other things? Advice anyone? |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.25 |
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Ran 6 x 200 meter repeats at track today with Heather & Mik'L. Mik'L is a fast little track coach! Loved having her set the pace. My repeats ranged from 42-45 seconds. Goal is to get more 42s and eventually bring them down. My body didn't want to remember how to go fast AT ALL! Felt like I was floundering around. It will get better I'm sure as we make it a more regular thing. Also ran to & from track from Heather's about .75 each way- so total distance about 2.25.
Guess what! I finally got Heather to join the blog! Say "hey" to her at "Heather's Blog"
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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Had to multi- task my run today. Had to deliver flyers for church so it was kinda a crazy jog all over the neighborhood. I hope to get in a couple more uninterrupted miles later today.
As for the whole gym saga- I realized I just don't have the motivation to make it to the 6am classes. I only like to get up that early for something I enjoy and at this point- that's running. Since I work from home and my kids are in school all day- its easy for me to workout right after I take the kids to school- so I'm having trouble getting motivated to get up at 5:30 unless I'm going to meet one of my wonderful running partners!
I will try to supplement toning at home w/ videos or go to later classes at the gym. Sorry to be so flaky about the gym Heather!
UPDATE: SASHA HAS ISSUED A GREAT CHALLENGE. ONE I'M ACTUALLY CONSIDERING. HE THINKS I CAN RUN A 3:30 MARATHON IF I'LL RUN 6 MILES/ 6 DAYS A WEEK. I WAS STILL TRYING TO DECIDE IF I'M A MARATHON RUNNER OR NOT, BUT THIS IDEA OF SASHA'S IS REALLY TEMPTING! I THINK 3:30 IS REALLY AMBITIOUS- THAT WOULD MEAN I'D NEED SASHA'S WILL POWER AND CONSISTENCY. BUT I'M THINKING MAYBE I COULD GO FOR A BQT? I'M GONNA SLEEP ON IT....
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| New route w/ Heather today. I was actually trying to add a little onto our 5 mile Little Valley Loop, but then realized we'd added on a lot and were going to have a time problem (both had to get back to get kids ready to school) SO then I cut it a different direction and it ended up being 5 after all. Fun to run a different route anyway. Lots of mild incline too to keep us working hard. Heather's company got me through this run, my body was NOT cooperating- sluggish! Neither of us took watches. I drove the course when we got back. From my best guess we ran about 10:30-10:40 pace. I know Heather could've gone faster today, but not sure I could have! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Yeah- Monday! When I got up this morning I was dragging, but after the 6 miler w/ Buff & Heather everything looks brighter! I'm so glad its a new week and fresh start. I had a rough week last week- lots of stress (much of it self induced) mostly from saying YES to too many church & PTA resposibilities. My miles suffered for it. Now this week I'm going to take charge of life a bit more and not dish out my "Yes" so quickly. Today I'm just staying home and catching up on housework and mortgage work that didn't get much attention last week. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.60 |
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Was shooting for a 6 miler, but when I went back and clocked it - it was only a 5.6. Sure do need a garmin-hope Santa brings one. I'm looking at the new Forerunner 50- nice and small like a regular watch! All I want is to measure pace & distance, don't care about heart monitor. I know the 50 doesn't use satelite, but that's OK w/ me if the distance & pace are fairly accurate. Anyone used the new garmin forerunner 50 yet? Feedback?
Beautiful run this morning. Went out around 9am. Just me & the IPOD. Still feeling slow & like I'm recovering from the marathon. 9:44 average pace. Figuring how to dress for new cooler weather. It was in the 50s so I started w/ running tights (yeah, scary looking), long. slv tech shirt, light fleece and headband. Shed the fleece & headband after the first mile. Was still hot in the tights. Next time in the 50s a long slv shirt & shorts should do.
Happy I got my (almost) 6 in. 2 days in a row- that's good for me lately! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.60 |
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Heather & I ran from her house to foremaster and back. At foremaster ran up it and flat loop on top then back down- 2x. Total mileage 4.6. Brought my IPOD today for the uphills, really helped. Would have liked to get in 1 more uphill loop (1 mi) but ran out of time. Perfect combination on hard workout w/ IPOD and nice conversation on the flat & downhill. Tomorrow planning on 6.2 loop. Haven't quite decided what I'll do Friday. Saturday- Save a Sister 5K. Much happier with my mileage this week compared to last. Haven't quite made my 6 mi. a day, but pretty close and hoping to close out the week around 30.
Warmed up in long. slv. tech shirt over t-shirt, ended up running in t-shirt & pants. Perfect for today's 50 degrees. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
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Met Heather at 5:45, little valley loop w/ some add on to make longer. 9:40 average pace. Temp. was good and I liked meeting earlier. Gave me time to stretch afterwards before rushing to get kids ready for school. Struggled a bit with the run, just feeling slow and sluggish- like I have bad form. Maybe I'm not sleeping enough- only averaging 6.5 or 7 hrs. a night. Like Lybi pointed out once, that's like missing a night's sleep 1x a week! I gotta get better at this. My arches are a bit sore. Think I will take it easy tomorrow (walk) then race the 5k Sat. Not really feeling prepared to race, but want to use this 5K to gauge where I'm at as far as speed and shorter races are concerned. Would love to get around 25 min, but that's probably optimistic for the shape I'm in. My PR is 24:25 from this past spring but then I ran in July and got 26ish (don't remember exact time) So its a grab bag- we'll just have to wait and see! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Goose egg! I let the day slip away- but that's OK. Had a great day sleeping in, going to kid's halloween events and taking family to halloween symphony (yearly tradition- always a good time). Save-A-Sister 5k tomorrow. Riding over w/ Crystal (sis-in-law who's going to do the walk) and Sara who's doing her 1st 5k. Gonna hopefully find Mik'L over there and warm up together. Night night... |
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Save A Sister (3.1 Miles) 00:25:02, Place overall: 12, Place in age division: 3 | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
| Ran Save A Sister 5K today. Went w/ Crystal & Sara. Crystal was doing the 1 mile walk w/ my 2 yr. old niece Mylie. Sara was running her 1st 5k! (good job Sara!) Saw Mik'l & Clyde and their cute dogs there- Mik'l rocked the 10k!! Also saw Jeannie from the SG Running Store- she passed me & I couldn't catch her- she was cruising! It was a nice group of people that organized the race and I felt good being part of such a great cause (money goes to help local breast cancer program at hospital) It was chilly & overcast at start. Decided on lg. slv. tech shirt & shorts, wore gloves until right before start. That worked out well. I started in the front of the pack, hoping that would force me to start faster. It worked- first mile about 7:45, but slowed down for the last 2. Out & back course on the St. George trail by Dixie Convention Center, fairly flat. Thought it would get congested, but glad it didn't. 25:02 final time. 8:03 pace. Not a PR, but probably my 2nd fastest 5k, so I'm OK w/ that. I'm sore already this afternoon so I know I pushed it! I scored a nice award (probably the nicest I've received) for 3rd in my age division. Nice etched glass block type trophy. First award I've gotten in over a year- so that was a really nice ego booster. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Well- I started coming down w/ a sore throat Sunday and I was hoping it was just something I had eaten. This morning when I woke up it was still around so I was lazy and stayed in bed. I'm also terrible about taking too many days off after races. So today I had 2 lame excuses that kept me in bed. But tomorrow I am running 4 w/ Sara. And I plan on going strong the rest of the week unless this cold progresses too much. At this point its just a little sore throat, no biggie. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.40 |
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Met Sara and did a 4 mile neighborhood route. This was her longest run ever and she did great- esp. listening to me gab the whole time- that's the hardest part of the run- HA! We did end up walking probably about 1/2 mi so the 4.4 posted about includes the total distance inc. walking. I ran a faster (not quite sprint, but at least tempo) .2 after I dropped her off at her house- just for funsies. Felt good, the sore throat hasn't gotten any worse. I think the day of rest yesterday did me good. I do need new shoes though, gotta visit Steve at the running store this week.
Oh and I'm considering running the Snow Canyon race on Nov. 17th, just haven't decided if I want to run the 5k or 1/2. Not sure I'm 1/2 ready right now, but it looks like a fun- mostly downhill course. Any of you bloggers running it? |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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Happy Halloween Dear Bloggers!
Hope everyone has some fun holiday plans? I know my day will be filled w/ elementary school parties, costume parade and singing program, then onto trunk or treat and entirely TOO much candy for everyone! But fun fun!
Track workout today w/ Mik'L and "T" (Tia? sorry can't remember!) They are fast. I tried to mimick their smooth sprinter form, but my body wouldn't cooperate. I warmed up for 1.5 lap around the track, then 6 x 200s. My first 3- 200s were pretty consistent about 42/43 seconds, but then my body was done. I think #4 was about 43 also. Then #5 I tried to push it and almost hurled! #6 was a joke. Oh well. At least I'm happy that the first 3 were good. Usually I have a warm up 200, then a good one, then the rest are slower. I guess 3-4 consistent ones is improvement. Afterwards I went over to Heather's neighborhood hoping to meet up w/ her (but couldn't) and ran 1.2 around her neighborhood. Missed Heather today due to a Hannah revolt and Sara due to a yucky cold. Better luck next time gals!
Happy I got in over 100 miles this month. Goal for next month- 105. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
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The picture doesn't do it justice- but that's my son Toby in his halloween costume. He went as an old witch carrying a baby on her back. It really was hilarious!
Feels good to start a new month and know that I started it off well w/ a 10k! (One of my favorites- the little valley loop) Thank goodness Heather called last night to make running plans for this morning (thanks Heather!) or I'd probably still be in bed with a sugar induced coma!
Anyway- we started a good pace today, but our overall average was just about 10 min. miles. Neither of us took a watch but that's our best guess from our start & end time when we looked at her car clock.
Heather & I plan on a 5-6 mile formaster tomorrow and long run w/ the sole sisters Sat. (probably about 10)
Mik'L if you want to join us for Fri. or Sat. run, let me know! Love to have ya! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.70 |
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4.7 in 47. 10 min. miles. I was hoping for faster, oh well. Ran alone (my choice for sleeping in and missing the 6am run w/ Heather) stopped to stretch a couple times, that affected my time I guess. I'm sore today, ankles and feet. Probably need new shoes. Keep saying that but haven't done anything about it. Afraid to try to pick some out 'cause I'm so indecisive and seem to pick the wrong ones. The weather was perfect anyway, nice fall mid day run!
Its FRIDAY! Happy day! My sis-in-law offered to babysit, think I'll take her up on it and go see a movie w/ Jim.
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 9.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 9.25 |
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Had to drag myself out of bed to meet the Sole Sisters for a Sat. long run. Don't know why, but lately running feels like a chore some days. I don't want it to be that way! So I'm trying to mix it up with runs later in the day, etc. Need to see that sunshine sometimes and enjoy this beautiful fall season. Anyway- REALLY glad I went! These girls are almost all BQ runners so they really force me to step it up. Our average time was 9:50 with a couple stops. I know our pace was closer to 9:30 when we were trucking along and not making stops (had a water break and had a friend meet up w/ us- so 2 stops). This run got my 25+ miles for the week in, so that's another plus.
After the run I went to the gym and signed up for 6 weeks of personal training. I'm really excited! I've been thinking about doing it for awhile, but the price discouraged me. Then one of the girls on the run told me about a special the gym was running- so I took the plunge. I'll be going in on Mondays late in the morning to meet w/ the trainer, then I'll go back on Thurs. and do the program alone. I think this is what I really need and I don't think it will interfere w/ running. My body is just going through some mid 30's changes that are no fun and I really want to tone up. I love running, but it just doesn't address everything for me.
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.70 |
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4.7 mile foremaster (hilly) loop w/ Buff & Heather. Average pace 9:47. Felt fast, but I guess those hills slowed us down a little. Running w/ Buff really makes me step it up, she's fast! I was a little disappointed when I clocked the run after and it was only 4.7, I was hoping for 5 miles at least. Sure do hope Santa brings that Garmin so I can know these things while still running and not in my car driving the route- boy am I old school!
Later today went to gym for 1st mtg. with personal trainer. My early Christmas present to myself! She weighed & measured me, asked my goals and we talked about healthy eating. She's going to make a plan for me and I go again Wed. to start it. I'm excited! This trainer won 1st place in the Utah bodybuilding (fitness) competition and 5th in the nation. So I think she really knows her stuff and she looks great without looking bulky or manly. I should firm up some in 6 weeks I hope?!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Patting myself on the back for getting out tonight! I slept in and missed my 6am run. No partner to run with this morning and no motivation to get out in the dark & cold. Then rushed to get kids to school, vote and onto Vegas for a mortgage convention. Didn't get back until late in afternoon. Hubby was a sweetie and shuffled kids around for me today and took care of dinner (pizza). After dinner and full of pizza I decided it was time to sneak away for a run. I'm usually wiped out by this time of day, but I felt good so I decided to go. It was a great evening run! One month after the marathon and I think this is the first run since the marathon where I have felt really good. It was dark and the temp was perfect and cool. I took the IPOD and elected not to take a watch-didn't want to worry about time tonight. I started off on one of my usual 4 mile routes knowing I would want to make it longer. I was able to extend it a mile making it into a nice new loop with a view! Looking forward to running this loop more often. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
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Met at Heathers w/ Sara in tow and ran to track. Met up w/ Mik'L. We ran a couple laps to warm up, then 4 x 400s w/ 200 recovery in between. I liked this much better than 200s. I could slow down just a little, yet still work on speed for a full lap. My first 400 was my best 1:37, the rest were slower, about 1:41 or 1:42. Then we ran back to Heather's. These girls are so fun, we had a great time this morning.
If I have any energy later today I'll try to get in a couple more miles. Meeting w/ the trainer at 11am!
When am I going to fit in work around all this working out? Ha!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
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Met up w/ Sara this morning to run 4 miles. She is just starting to get into running (or maybe back into it?) She is doing great and completed her first 5k a couple weeks ago. I'm hoping we can get her up to running 5 & 6 miles w/ the group soon.
Plan for tomorrow is 5-6 on my own, a late morning run. I've been feeling myself burning out on running lately. Maybe its the "post marathoners"? Almost all of my runs have been social lately. I think maybe I need a few alone and without my watch to get the joy back in my step? Need some new race goals too. At this point I'm excited to run Moab 1/2 in March, but no other races are getting me excited before then. Still deciding if I'll do the Snow Canyon 5k next week or not... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
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Wimpy day today. I procrastinated my run until almost dark and didn't have much time. Good thing I'm meeting Heather in the morning for 5-6. I think I'll barely make my 25 miles this week. Having motivation issues.
Can't wait until Monday to meet w/ personal trainer. I know I should have the will power to make myself eat & workout well by myself, but I just don't right now. I'm ready for her to kick my butt!
Later tomorrow morning- Turkey Trot w/ the family-really its just a glorified 1 mile walk- but the kids love it. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.25 |
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Thanks to Lybi posting an inspiring quote by Wirthlin on her blog yesterday- I decided to get out my new conf. edition Ensign last night and read. It really lifted my spirit and thankfully carried over to this morning. I woke up refreshed and ready for a good run w/ Heather. We went 5.25 on a route I don't do very often which was a nice change from Foremaster. Heather is ALWAYS great company and has so many creative parenting ideas, I love to pick her brain during our runs. I felt smooth today and like I could have even gone a little faster. Didn't even take my watch so not sure of pace, but would guess right around 10 min. miles.
Then our family did the 1 mile Turkey Trot. This is Arielle's run (my 7 yr old) she gets dragged around to enough races during the rest of the year, this is her day to shine. She loves to set the pace w/ me. I stick by her and we ran/ walked it. After the raced they give out lots of raffle prizes. Our family won a seat cover massager. Can't wait to use it today.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful fall we're having!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
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Gonna guess 6 mi. on the morning run. It was part trail so couldn't drive & clock it. Being patient until Santa brings a Garmin. Good run w/ Heather & Buff today, we were going a good little pace, maybe 9:50? Trying to be more positive lately and get in the right mental state of mind- seems to be helping me w/ energy.
Then went to gym for PT. She really worked me pretty good. All body session, used mostly bars & dumb bells. I will go back a couple time on my own to repeat. Don't meet w/ her again until day after Thanksgiving (I should be looking cute in gym clothes that day- NOT) |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.10 |
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Easy 4 w/ Sara today. I woke up a little sore in the calves & shoulders from the PT session yesterday. The mellow 4 w/ Sara felt really good! Cold morning- in the 40s! (yes, I'm spoiled- for St. George folk that is cold!)
Tomorrow will run w/ Heather either track, hills or run w/ strides. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
| Today I am thankful for good friends! Thanks to Heather, I got my run in today at 8:30 pm. My alarm went off at 5 am, when I was going to join the Sole Sisters (the fast bunch) for a run. I got out of bed and "ouch"! My calves were in painful KNOTS. (I have my personal training session to thank for this) I really didn't want to try to keep up w/ the fast bunch this morning with my sore legs- so I figured I'd go out alone at 10am, then 11am, then before you knew it I was having lunch w/ Jim and the kids were getting out of school, etc... etc...Once 6pm came I had pretty much accepted that I wasn't getting in my run. That's when Heather saved the day. She had gotten in 5 mi. this morning, but was fighting off a good bout of PMS and needed another run! We had a great run. I'm not thrilled with our time (10:20 average pace) but I guess that's what you get when you talk nonstop the whole time, esp. while climbing hills. I'm looking forward to a harder/ faster run Friday and maybe even Sat. Tomorrow I will meet Sara for 4. Goodnight and happy running dear bloggers! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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4 hilly miles w/ 9- 12 sec. strides. Have no idea if I'm doing strides right? I would just go fast for 12 seconds (not quite a sprint) then run slow and recover, then when I felt good again I'd do another fast 12 seconds. It was fun!
I stopped 1/2 way at a water fountain (I was so thirsty) and stretched my sore legs. Total time inc. stop was 35:29. 8:52 pace. That's pretty fast for me for a training run!
I was tempted to do 5 miles today, but didn't because I'm supposed to run for 1.5 hrs. tomorrow morning w/ fast girls (sole sisters) so wanted to save some energy for that!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 8.68 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.68 |
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8.68 miles, 9:54 average pace. Good run w/ Buff, Heather, Tammy & Teresa (?). I brought my IPOD and when I felt like lagging I turned it on and it gave me the extra energy I needed. Afterwards went to the gym and did upper body. Glad tomorrow's Sunday so I can chill!!!
Michelle & Lybi- I'm still deciding if I'm bringing kids or not to Moab. I haven't been there in about 10 yrs. so I'm not sure what there is to do. I was thinking of leaving them w/ family and just taking Jim and spending Fri. night, running Sat- hang out a little w/ you guys, then drive back Sat. night. But Jim says we should just spend a few days in Moab instead of doing Disney. I'm going to so a little research and I'll get back to you. I booked a room at Holiday Inn Express (48hr cancellation policy) just to have a room, 1 got one w/ 2 queens so we can go kids or no kids...
Mik'L- I'm bummed that you're not in the first registred blog group!! But hopefully ALL of us will get in!! I'm thinking about you today running the 5k, can't wait to hear about it!!! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| 2 mile hike w/ family to White Rocks in Snow Canyon State Park. This was our Sunday afternoon "walk" |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| No excuse today. Chose to sleep in and day got away! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Does walking countless hours and fighting crowds at Walmart, Costco and Albertsons count as running? It felt like running anyway- LOL! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Little Valley Loop w/ Heather. We worked in 7 strides. This balanced out our slow chatty pace nicely. 9:36 average pace. Not sure what my workout plan is for the rest of the week - need to figure it out today so the week doesn't get away from me!
Hope everyone has a GREAT THANKSGIVING!!!! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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These 3 miles were actually walked- not ran. Walked a mile w/ the kids & dog in the am (this puppy is hyper- he makes me walk fast!) Spend a nice morning at the park with the kids after cooking all morning and before heading to my in-laws for the meal. I made Dixie Salad- after reading Mik'l's post about it on the blog- then overheard some women in line at the store talking about it- so I had to try to this St. George tradition! It turned out pretty good, but I probably made too much whipped cream and didn't sweeten it enough- I was guessing on how much of everything to throw into the salad!
Had a really nice lunch at my sis-in-laws. Afterwards- my Dad & I headed out the door for a longer walk, I'm going to guess 2 miles?
Too bad I didn't get my run in today, but family & cooking (& sleep) came first!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.50 |
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Nice run w/ Heather & Chris this morning. It was good to see Chris- hadn't seen her since the marathon. We went to Coral Canyon and ran about 4 miles, then we took a crazy trail straight up the side of a mountain (the Mt. Everest trail- name says it all). Cool view from up there and ran another 1.5. I'll have to drag Jim back to walk this trail w/ me- he loves cool trails w/ a view.
Well- obviously I had too few miles this week and too much food- BUT lots of good family time w/ my parents & brother's family!! Time to get back on the wagon Monday. Tomorrow-Sunday- hoping to get in a good, long walk!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
| Great run w/ Heather this morning. But boy it felt like a Monday! We had to struggle to keep our pace up. I was ready for a good, hard run after slacking off last week. I took a watch, ran for 1:02, but didn't drive the course- I'm going to guess 6.2, may have been longer. It felt like 9:50ish pace. Longest distance I've ran in over a week. Plan for tomorrow- weight class at gym. I had to reschedule my PT appt. last Fri. since I had family in town so I'll determine the rest of my week after I schedule that! Stressful week w/ work this week, closing mortgages end of the month, esp. stressful when banks play catch up after being closed so many days this month. Hope to close a couple of these deals and put them behind me soon so I can relax a bit more in December! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| 3 miles w/ Sara tonight. Felt too short, my fault for not adding more after I took Sara home. Didn't make it to the gym, must go tomorrow! Plan for the am is foremaster hill repeats- 5 miles... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.25 |
| Well- my workout plan changed a few times for today- subject to my social life- ha ha! I know that's not how its supposed to work! Originally Sara & I were going to run hills, then Heather talked us into spin. Sara is thinking about joining the gym so she was interested in spin. I always have fun at spin and haven't been for awhile so I was down for it. Then Sara didn't show to pick me up for spin! (Can't blame her- babies frequently put a wrench is the 6am workouts) So I went anyway and all the bikes were already taken (I was early too!)!! So then I ended up on dreadmill in the theater room at the gym. Actually got a pretty good workout. Treadmill always forces me to take a closer look at my form, so I tried to work on that a bit. Also I felt speedy today. I got down under 8 min. miles for a few minutes, but didn't hold that long- my average was 9:07 including a minute of slower running to warm up. I only ran 2.25 because I also wanted to get in some weights. I did upper body & a little abs. Feel good about my workout today, but wanting to log at least 13.5 more miles by end of week to get in my 25 miles. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.40 |
| UGH! I thought I was running a 4 miler with Sara today, then went back and clocked it and it was only 3.4. I'm feeling depressed today about my mileage this week. Last week I let slide by in the name of Thankgiving, houseguests, ect. But no excuse for this week! At least I have a good long run planned for the morning w/ Heather. And even if she bails or something comes up, I'm determined to get in my 6 miles tomorrow! No more blah days!!! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Ah! What a great run this morning! Little Valley Loop w/ Heather. We fit in 7 strides of about 15 seconds each. Our average overall pace was 8:56. I'm very happy with today's workout.
Meeting w/ PT at 10am at gym, then running long with Sole Sisters & Jody tomorrow. Worried that I'll be tuckered out for tomorrow's run after all the effort today (run & gym). Just will have to try to eat good & get good sleep tonight.
Cloudy today, I heard there's rain the the forecast for today & tomorrow, hope it doesn't pour on us tomorrow morning! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.40 |
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I resisted the urge to sleep in on this rainy Saturday morning and it paid off! I had a great run with Jody! We did a foremaster loop (starting & ending at the gym) in the rain. I was SOAKED by end of the run. I booked it home, showered and changed into some cuddly PJs & slippers to blog in. After this entry I'm going back to bed until the rest of my sleepy family gets up!
This blog is great! So glad this blog put me in touch w/ Jody. She is an easygoing girl w/ a friendly smile and fun personality (cute hair too!) We had a great time chatting about our families , jobs, church etc, etc. Since she has family here and I have family in SLC, I know I'll get the chance to run w/ her again. I think we did pretty good on our run- 5.4 in 55 min. (10:11 pace) considering we were chatting and running up foremaster, not too shabby!
Yah! Just realized this run put me over my 25 miles for the week. I'm glad, after a rough start this week (rough as in- I was lazy!)
Next week goal is 26 miles. I know- you're thinking I'm really ambitious!! (ha)
Wow! Can't believe its Dec. 1st already!! Going to finish some Christmas shopping today and go to ward party tonight.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Afraid I'll have to take a goose egg for today. I have come down with "da gunk". Sore throat, headache, stuffy head. Think I caught it from my son. Tomorrow I'll try to get out for a mellow 4 mi. w/ Sara. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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4 miles w/ Sara, 10:30 pace. It was SLOW, I had to remind myself that's what I needed to see how good I felt and if I could go harder or not the rest of the week. I felt pretty good on this run. I think w/ some good food & sleep today I'll be ready for 5-6 mi. w/ strides tomorrow. I'm running the Tuachan Duathlon 5K this Sat. My plan for week is: (my cold better cooperate!! so far it hasn't gotten any worse, still head conjestion and sore throat- just don't want it to move to chest as my colds usually do...)
Today- 4 mi. w/ Sara (2 more alone tonight)
Wed- 5-6 w/ at least 7 strides w/ Heather
Thurs- 4 w/ Sara (2 more alone at night)
Friday- 5 alone
Sat- race
I still want to get my 26 miles in for the week without making my cold worse and without tiring myself out for the 5k on Sat. Any suggestions anyone? Maybe I could break up my runs and try to fit in a couple easy miles at night?
BTW- Sara is doing great! She ran her 1st 5k end of Oct. and averaged almost 12 min. miles. Now she's running 4 miles in 10:30 w/ me! I think she'll be ready to go longer and faster soon- I just don't want to push her- want running to be fun for her. She's lost almost 20 lbs since she started running- bravo! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Another day of improv as far as the workout was concerned. Got to Heather's at 6:00am to be stood up (paybacks are heck). So I went home and back to bed (I know, I know...)
I had a PT appt. at 10:00 so I decided to get to the gym early and get a few miles on the treadmill before the workout. I only got in 2.25, then it was time to meet her. She stood me up too! (Her daugher was sick, so she was home w/ her). Maybe my friends and associates are trying to tell me something? (j/k.. hopefully....) It was actually a good thing that she stood me up, I was relieved. I'm still sore from my last workout w. her and I didn't want to be sore for the 5k on Sat.
SO- I hopped back on the treadmill. Overall I got in 5 miles in 45 minutes- 9 min. pace. I had a really good run (broken into 2 segments). I didn't run a consistent pace, but did lots of strides- would go to about 8 min. miles, hold for awhile- then recover... over & over again. The "women's" room at the gym in nice & quiet, just a few of us in there and Rachel Ray was on so it was a good distraction. She was suprising people w/ Christmas gifts and it brought a tear to my eye. I'm so cheezy- running & crying....
Just wanted to add a big THANK YOU to all of you who stop by my blog and leave encouragement. Like Lybi said- even if you just say- "You ran, good" It means the world!!! You guys are the best!! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.80 |
| Have to pat myself on the back today. Met Sara for 4 mi. She only had 1/2 hr. so we did 3, 10:30 min. miles. Then when she had to go home instead of going back to bed (what the normal slacker me would do...) I ran another 1.8 loop in (average 8:53 for the last 1.8). |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| The rain kept me in bed today and I still haven't logged any miles for the day. I did set a time w/ Heather to meet at the gym and run for 1.5 hr in the morning. Hopefully we'll log 9-10 miles tomorrow. If any of you St. Georgians want to meet us at 7am tomorrow for the run, we'd love to have you! (Gold's Gym parking lot 7am). We figured we'd meet at gym and stick close to there so we can keep an eye on the weather- storms a-brewing! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 8.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.50 |
| Well- the 5k I was going to do did end up getting cancelled from all the rain we've had recently. That's OK they are going to apply my race fees to a Feb. race & I really only signed up so I would get my booty out of bed for training runs. And today Heather & I got in a great run. Man- I was struggling though! I was only 3.5 into it and my body wanted to quit! Guess that's because I haven't done any long runs lately- and this one had some incline. But I stuck it out and glad I did! We did a nice big loop that I'd never done before, so at least that kept it interesting. We averaged 10:20- which isn't too shabby considering how HARD it was for me and we had to stop to cross several roads and had a gas station stop to buy a drink. So I'm sure we were actually running closer to 10 min. miles. So I'm a few miles short of my mileage goal for the week, but I'm OK with that. I started the week w/ a cold and the weather was a challenge this week too. I feel my workouts I did get in were quality this week- even though most weren't too long, my pace was faster than usual (except for today) and I'm happy about that. Well- I gotta run, family calls. I hope to jump back on later this weekend to check out your blogs and leave comments!!! Have a GREAT weekend! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.60 |
| Yippee! I got a Monday run in! It was shorter than I'd hoped, but pace was good- so it'll have to do. 9:14 average pace. I started out slow & awkward, but after about 3 miles I felt really good. I think I really picked up the pace the last 1.5 or so. It was a nice alone run, me & the IPOD. I slept in today so tried all day to get a run in. But ended up putting out fires at work all day- so didn't fit the run in until about 4:30 pm. It was overcast and cooling down, and it was a nice dusk run. Some people had already turned their Christmas lights on and it was fun to see them all. I'm glad I started my week off on the right foot with a good run. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
| Decided to do some "cross training" today. Took a big ol' walk on the trails. It felt really good to stretch my legs. Kept my pace up so I was breathing hard. Think I averaged about 13/14 min. miles if I had to guess. Judging from the mile markers on the trail I think I went about 3.5. I feel kinda like a slacker that I didn't run- but wow, it was really enjoyable- late afternoon, cool enough for a hoodie, but not too cold. Tomorrow I'll log in 6 running miles before I sleep. That's right, its written, now I have to do it! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Met PT at gym at 9am, she killed me for 1/2 hr. I swear this girl thinks I'm stronger than I am! All upper body today so I may not be able to lift anything for a week, but at least I can still run!
Then I hopped on the tread mill in the women's workout room. This is a good set up- no body is ever on that treadmill and Rachel Ray always seems to be on when I go & she distracts me pretty well. My pace was all over the place! I started at 10:20 and kept going up & down for the whole run, sometimes down to 8 min, miles, other times 9:30- crazy. Average pace 9:28. I wonder if I'm this erratic when I run on the road? Should I be worried about that?
It was fun. But I said no sleep until I get in 6 miles today. So I have another mile to fit in before bed!
Now back to mortgages and mommyhood... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 4.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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OK, I'm embarrassed- I didn't get my extra mile in last night. I put it off so late then forgot until this morning!! Shoot!
Today I did 4 easy w/ Sara. About 11 min. miles. My upper body is sore from the PT yesterday.
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Slacker today! Slept in, didn't run and ate alot! Yikes. I did take a 40 minute walk with my family that was very nice, I even rode my son's scooter for awhile (yah, I looked like a dork!) Believe me I tried every which way to calculate it and see if I could use some of this walk for "cross training" mileage- LOL! But never got my heart rate up so just couldn't count it. It was just a mellow family walk. Then my Dad came in town and we all got together at my brother's house and ate lots! Even 2 pies from Croshaw's... you all from St. George know how good those pies are! Looking forward to meeting Mik'l, Heather & Amanda in the morning to run some of it off! Have a great weekend everyone!!!!! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 8.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| Well, its taken me all day to get a chance to sit down and blog today! Great day for me! Met up w/ Mik'L, Heather & Amanda at 6am to run 5 miles. Let me just say that Mik'L's snoman tree & collection is even CUTER is person! It was cool to meet Amanda (another"bloggie"- stole that cool term from Mik'L). We ran one of Mik'L's regular loops, nice quiet, wide streets. It was pretty early and pretty cold, but I had a great time regardless thanks to the great company. Mik'L had the Garmin going and we clocked 9:58 av. pace for the 5 miles. I felt pretty good so when I got home I decided I'd try to squeeze in a few more miles. I had to be showered and picked up for the temple in an hour so I had to book it. I ran 3 more miles around my neighborhood, 9:20 average. I'm proud of myself that I went out and did a few more miles alone. I really wanted to get in a few more miles for the week and I'm stoked that I just barely got in my 25 miles for the week. My goal is 110 for Dec. so I need to average high 20s for the next 2 weeks. Then I rushed to the temple to escort my sis-in-law through for her 1st time. Excellent experience. In the afternoon I was SO tired, stole a short nap that felt SOOO good- then off to Tuachan with the family to see the nativity and lights. Couldn't ask for a better day! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.50 |
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4:00 pm UPDATE: Michelle's group- we DID NOT get selected for Moab!!!!!! BUMMER!!!! And I was SOO looking foward to it! I just got the email.... Maybe Hurricane 1/2 in May?
This was a "mental strength building" run today. Met up w/ Heather & Buffy and decided to do Foremaster. Lots of incline and fast partners. We did 5.5 in about 9:27 pace. I think it was even faster than that because one chica ran to the gas station bathroom and I took off 2 minutes for that (forgot to stop my watch while waiting for her), but it may have been even longer. So 9:27 is conservative- may have been closer to 9:15.
Anyway, I hit the wall at 5 miles and had to walk for just about 10 seconds. I hate when I do that, makes me feel weak! I feel a nap coming on later today.Mondays- yuck! At least I started it with a run!
I am looking forward to my sister & her family (4 kids) coming in town tomorrow night and staying with us until Friday when we'll all head to SLC to my parents. So later this week and all of next week my blogging may get really inconsistent. However, I'm determined to stay active even if you don't hear about it until after the fact.
MERRY CHRISTMAS DEAR BLOGGIES!!!!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Nice solo run today. Was supposed to meet Sara for 4, but got to her house and it was all dark. Waited for a few minutes, then decided to do a nice fairly flat 5 miler. Little Valley Loop, one of my favorites. No IPOD, so nice chance to reflect on Christmas vacation coming up and plans for that week (even mentally reviewed packing- LOL). I started my watch then didn't look at it again until finished. I didn't want to be pressured, I wanted to find a nice steady pace. It felt like I was able to keep the 9:55 pace with no speeding up or slowing, nice easy run- only stopping to take off some layers and cross a road. So glad I got my run in. Will need the energy it brings- I'll be BUSY today with a long list of Dr. Appt., work, shopping, cleaning, gymnastic performance and family coming into town!
Oh- no more real thoughts on Moab alternative. I'm really not feeling ready for a 1/2, but I'd do it for fun if the gals come into town for it. Otherwise I'd consider SLC 1/2 or Hurricane in the Spring. I need to find the date for the SLC half...
Note to self..818.17 miles logged since joined the FRB in March. Probably ran about 100ish combined in Jan & Feb. Trying to decide what goals for next year will be... |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
| Easy day today. Went to gym at 9:00 to do 1/2 hr. of arms/ abs before the 9:30 spin class. Then nobody showed for spin! I even asked at the front counter and they said it was on the schedule, but I was the only one in the room (weird!). So I decided to head outside and get some fresh air and run a loop around the gym. I had a 4 miler planned, but 2.5 miles into it I ran into my sister, brother-in-law & nephew walking! They had just gotten to my brother's at 3am this morning from North Carolona- so I didn't expect them out so early. I hadn't seen them since the spring so of course I stopped and walked with them. Walked the last 1 mile w/ them back to the gym. Still a good workout. Especially glad I got in the abs & arms. Today my crazy holiday begins as my sister Julie's family moves from my bro's house to my house. I'll try to make it to the computer when I get some free seconds..... Less than a week 'til Christmas! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| "Cross training" today. Walked 3 miles w/ my sister Julie. They were hilly miles so we were breathing hard at some parts (much more for her due to the altitude change). It was a nice dusk walk, got to check out lots of Christmas lights and most important- great sister bonding time! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
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10k run today w/ Heather. It felt pretty slow so I was pleased when we clocked it and figured it as 9:21 average pace. Who knows how accurate that is- still driving the miles. Hope I was good enough to get on Santa's good list and get a Garmin for Christmas! (hee hee)
I felt really good (probably since I haven't run hard the last 2 days) Felt like I could've run 2 more miles at least. Afraid that was my last blast as far as good runs go (for the next few days) Leave at noon for SLC, staying at my parents with a house full of 20 people! Get back Wednesday. I need to run at least 3 mi. tomorrow to get in my 25 mi. for the week. Then I'll try to get in some miles next week, but we'll see! I don't rememember how to run in snow, I'm a wimpy St. Georgian now!
In case I don't make it to the computer the next few days, I wish you all a very enjoyable holiday- full of quality time w/ friends & family!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 3.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
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This was actually ICE SKATING mileage! Took the family to an indoor rink (Olympic Oval in SLC) They told me the distance was 400 meters around the rink. So being the running nerd that I am, I calculated about how many times I went around. I think 3.5 miles is conservative (we were there over an hour) but I was only going fast 1/2 the time, the other 1/2 the time I had a timid 7 yr. old hanging on me and we were going SLOW!
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2.5 mile walk w/ my sisters, Jim & brother in law in the cold! Get to get the fresh air! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 5.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.15 |
| Slept in, then saw my opportunity to sneak out of the house of 20 people and run a solo run. Ran around my parent's neighborhood in the middle of the road, 'cause everything else was icy! Average pace 9:50. I felt kinda slow, but it was really nice to get away and get some fresh air before all the Christmas Eve & Christmas Day festivities! Glad I got this in before the big snow storm today. Its DUMPING snow right now! Its Christmas Eve- hope everyone is eating good food and having a great time with your loved ones! MERRY CHRISTMAS! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Christmas Day walk w/ my sisters. It was dumping snow and I was just honestly too lazy to run in it- heck- its Christmas! Instead my 2 sisters (Ash & Jules) and I bundled up and took about a 4 mile walk. It was very pleasant! (and also pretty slow, we were mostly watching our step and trudging through snow on roads and sidewalks that hadn't been paved- so I didn't count the mileage, can't say the heart was pumping very hard....) Great sister bonding time! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Hectic travel day today. Got up early to be at the temple for my brother's sealing- AWESOME!!!! My eyes are still puffy from crying...my brother got sealed to his wife, then brought in my 2 yr old niece to be sealed to him. Adorable!!!!! Words can't express.... then it was a RUSH to jump in the car and drive straight to St. George so my dear hubby could work a night shift at the hospital tonight. So no run today, still on the road side after falling off the Christmas train... Tomorrow I've promised myself no bedtime until I run 6 miles- hold me to it dear bloggies.... And YES- I got the garmin!!!! I will take it for the test run tomorrow! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Got my 6 miles in by the skin of my teeth! Had to go to the gym so I'd be forced to get on the treadmill, no distractions. I was feeling extremely lazy today and it was too hard to step out the door and run. Luckily the runner's high kicked in a couple miles into it and lasted the rest of the day! It was hard however to run on a tummy full of chocolate! I think it will be easier to stay away from the leftover stocking candy if I can just remember how my stomach felt during the run- yuck! Let's just say I couldn't go too fast for fear of seeing the chocolate again! Ended up w/ a 9:50 average pace. Can't seem to break that 9:50 barrier lately. Probably need to add some strides to my workouts. Heather, Buff & I have a 8 miler planned for the morning- so I gotta get my Zzz's! Love the new sleep entry, hope it will make me think twice about staying up all hours of the night watching mindless TV or playing on the internet! (Tomorrow will be my first chance to really play w/ the new garmin- fun!) |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 9.29 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 9.29 |
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Thanks to energetic friends who drag me around, I got in a great run today. 9.29 mi, 9:19 av. pace. Happy to break the 9:50 slump I've been in lately. I took 1/2 pack GU before the run and 1/2 pack about 45 into it, that helped ALOT. Looks like I may get in my 25 mi. for this week after all! Heather & I have a 5/6 miler planned for tomorrow. Mik'L or any of your St. George folk are more than welcome to join us tomorrow morning! |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.25 |
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I was feeling a little blue today. Not sure why, probably just hormones! It was kinda overcast, maybe that's why. I felt like a SAD sufferer! Couldn't seem to get out of my sweats and get moving! I finally got my hubby to go on a walk w/ me right before dark. We did walk hills and kinda fast so I'm counting it (desperate to count mileage- maybe....). It was enjoyable and helped me get out of the slump. We then took the kids to National Treasure Book of Secrets. Great family movie!! Not sure my 7 yr. old caught it all, but 10 yr old loved it and wanted to talk about urban legends all night. |
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
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I was tempted to run today to make up for this week's lost mileage, but its Sunday so I didn't. We went for a nice family walk in the evening. I was walking (aka being pulled by) the dog, so I was walking way ahead of everyone else. So Jim & the kids went on a family walk anyway- ha!
Today's my anniversary! 12 yrs! Jim suprised me with a night away for next weekend. He even lined up the babysitter- gotta love that! We'll be celebrating our 12 th in the city of sin- Las Vegas.. Since our favorite activity in the world is eating, I think we'll fare quite well...
OK- something weird's going on w/ my mileage postings on the blog. Like the sleep hours are showing up as mileage. And the mileage I just entered for Sat. & Sun. aren't showing up?! (given, I'm probably being cursed for counting walking mileage, but still! LOL!)
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 6.34 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.34 |
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Now I think I know why I've been so lazy the past few days. I was really getting mad at myself for being so lazy. But I think I was just worn down from this cold that's been lingering for over a week. This morning I woke up w/ a really sore throat and swollen glands. I got a cold about 10 days ago and for awhile it seemed like it was going away, but now its gotten worse! So I slept in, but I'm determined to get in at least 5 miles today, even if they're really slow & ugly! So Michelle, although I was considering Painter's 1/2, now with the cold getting worse I'm really leaning toward the 5k. I wasn't 1/2 ready anyway, but this throws another wrench in the whole deal. But I do think you girls are ready Michelle & Lybi- you have both averaged over 125 mi. for Dec and been quite consistent. You girls ROCK!!! I'm glad you have eachother to do the race with, it will be fun!!
UPDATE:
VERY happy with my run today. Now if I can just remember how good this feels more often maybe it would help me be more consistent! Decided to just go on a solo run, Me, the IPOD & Garmin. I choose to do my favorite 5 miler and hopefully add on a mile and just go whatever pace I wanted- the goal was to have fun! It is beautiful here today! Sunny and probably in the 50's when I ran- t-shirt weather! I just cranked the music and let it carry me. 9:04 average pace, 6.34 miles. This is a VERY good run for me. splits: 9:04/9:21/9:05/9:13/9:10/8:38/8:44. I wonder what I can do to have more runs like this? I think I should plan to run solo at least 1x a week. I LOVE running w/ partners, but we chat so much I think it really slows us down.
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| Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Crosstraining miles | Total Miles | 865.90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 865.90 |
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