Tuesday, December 29
Off - I debated getting up and either biking on my road bike (awww, i miss biking) or hitting up the gym for elliptical/biking, then realized that I had only taken one day off for some undetermined pain which I had no evidence to suggest would NOT be aggravated by activity. So, I took today off. Things are feeling MUCH better today. More fatigue as opposed to PAIN. It no longer hurts to lift either knee up to my chest. Amazing how we prolong injury by refusing to take a few days off when sometimes all it takes is rest. Runners are idiots. I embrace it.
So in lieu of running I am setting forth my New Years Resolutions. Most people know that when it comes to Goals I think two things are important: Writing them down and telling others. That way they are REAL and you can be held ACCOUNTABLE. Last year was the first time in forever that I even did new years resolutions, but I actually kept those things in mind for most of the year...things only tended to fall apart when I got overly busy either at work or in my social life. So here's what's up for 2010
Running
Time
5K - Sub-17:30
10K - Sub-37:00
Half - Sub-82:00
Marathon - Sub 3 hours
Strength
Gym - Twice a week.
Health
Stretch - Often I'm rushing to work in the morning, but it doesn't mean I can't find 15 minutes to stretch out later that night (stole this from Jilane ;) )
Massage - All my issues of late have been due to tightness. I need to get in for regular appointments to get things worked out if I want to be able to maintain 70+ mileage.
Health and Nutrition
Sleep
This is a repeat from last year, I believe, but I need to make sure to keep getting between 7-8 hours of sleep so I can be awake when I run in the mornings and to give my body proper time to heal.
Food
I love cooking. I find it calming and so rewarding. And I can't remember the last time I cooked a really solid meal. I blame being busy, evening workouts, and just being too lazy when I get home at the end of the day. I'm going to get back into my routine of cooking 1-3 meals a week. And eating more vegetables.
Friends
With so many wonderful people in my life spread out all over the country, its often hard to keep in touch. I'm not a big phone person, and I don't really like being on my computer after work since I'm on it all day, so sometimes I lose touch. There are certain people that I should be at least shooting an email to or calling on the phone at least once a month.
Other
Golf
I took up Golf during my final year of lawschool and the summer after I graduated. Then I got busy with running, work, social life, family, and all the good stuff that I spend my time doing. I want to really work on getting out to the driving range a couple times a month and get to the point where i feel like I could actually play a round without embarrasing myself.
Organization
I am currently in the process of completely reorganizing my apartment. Closets, cupboards, drawers, EVERYTHING. I want to work on keeping my apartment clean and organized on a regular basis, instead of my typical routine of getting busy, letting things fall apart, following by massive cleaning session, and repeat. I'd also like to take five minutes to organize my office every day before I leave.
Ok - That about does it. Let's hope for a pain free run tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Tis the Season.
Wednesday December 23
10 miles north
Hip is buggin. Don't really know what it is. Quads still tight tho.
Thursday December 24
18 miles, 56 bike path
When you don't feel like running, an 18-miler is pretty brutal. It honestly took me until I hit the turn around point before I even felt into this run. But my splits coming back were much better...7:30s to 7:40s, so luckily I snapped out of it. Crazy start to a busy day that involved last minute shopping, work, cookie baking, pie making, wrapping gifts, hosting Dad, then over to Dad's for xmas eve. Started feeling sick in the evening. Think I'm over doing it much?
Got a Wii from dad for xmas! And of course the first game I plan on buying is Summer Olympics. ;)
Friday December 25
OFF
Planned double for the day CANCELLED. Sickness is setting in. If I refrain from overdoing it like usual maybe I can nip this before it gets too bad.
Christmas was fantastic even thought I was sick. Mom got me the kitchenaide stand mixer I've wanted for as long as I can remember, except she actually got me the 90th anniversary edition that is candy apple red with a glass mixing bowl. I'm in love.
Survived dinner with the rest of the Fam and was even feeling better as the day went on...mostly just felt fatigured. Got to see my man later that night for a perfect ending to a wonderful christmas season.
Saturday December 26
8 miles North, easy
Sickness going away. Sweet. Took off with mom to the Desert for outlet shopping and little overnight away.
Sunday December 27
8 miles Treadmill + Strength
Up in the Desert with Mom and didn't want to deal with trying to figure out where to run so just hit up the gym in the Casino. Was the only one there for my entire workout. Apparently people come to Casinos for the gambling and buffets.
After the workout both quad/hips feeling not so great.
Monday December 28
Off - Ok, this wierd hip thing I've been running through for two weeks now is bugging both legs now. I need to nip this before it gets worse. Not sure what my plan is...maybe bike tomorrow...pop some pills. Ugh, I hate putting running on hold but I can't train effectively when every step hurts.
10 miles north
Hip is buggin. Don't really know what it is. Quads still tight tho.
Thursday December 24
18 miles, 56 bike path
When you don't feel like running, an 18-miler is pretty brutal. It honestly took me until I hit the turn around point before I even felt into this run. But my splits coming back were much better...7:30s to 7:40s, so luckily I snapped out of it. Crazy start to a busy day that involved last minute shopping, work, cookie baking, pie making, wrapping gifts, hosting Dad, then over to Dad's for xmas eve. Started feeling sick in the evening. Think I'm over doing it much?
Got a Wii from dad for xmas! And of course the first game I plan on buying is Summer Olympics. ;)
Friday December 25
OFF
Planned double for the day CANCELLED. Sickness is setting in. If I refrain from overdoing it like usual maybe I can nip this before it gets too bad.
Christmas was fantastic even thought I was sick. Mom got me the kitchenaide stand mixer I've wanted for as long as I can remember, except she actually got me the 90th anniversary edition that is candy apple red with a glass mixing bowl. I'm in love.
Survived dinner with the rest of the Fam and was even feeling better as the day went on...mostly just felt fatigured. Got to see my man later that night for a perfect ending to a wonderful christmas season.
Saturday December 26
8 miles North, easy
Sickness going away. Sweet. Took off with mom to the Desert for outlet shopping and little overnight away.
Sunday December 27
8 miles Treadmill + Strength
Up in the Desert with Mom and didn't want to deal with trying to figure out where to run so just hit up the gym in the Casino. Was the only one there for my entire workout. Apparently people come to Casinos for the gambling and buffets.
After the workout both quad/hips feeling not so great.
Monday December 28
Off - Ok, this wierd hip thing I've been running through for two weeks now is bugging both legs now. I need to nip this before it gets worse. Not sure what my plan is...maybe bike tomorrow...pop some pills. Ugh, I hate putting running on hold but I can't train effectively when every step hurts.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
First week of real mileage.
Tuesday, December 15
5 miles and gym
Drumroll please...after over a month I finally went back to the gym. You know its bad when a) the guy at the front desk thought that you had quit the gym and b) the gym actually emailed you concerned that you were lacking in motivation (sorry, Frogs, I was just busy running 70 miles a week and racing a half marathon).
Wednesday December 16
8 miles; 2 mi warm up 4 mi @ Marathon Pace, 2 mi c/d
Okay. Ow. Apparently the gym killed me. This was supposed to be 4 miles at tempo pace. But in reality, the splits barely qualified as marathon pace. At least I got some work in.
Thursday, December 17
12 miles, San Elijo
Ok, I think things hurt worse today then yesterday. Damn you Frogs.
Friday, December 18
8 miles, North on 101
Finally am able to get up from my chair at work without wincing...but still not 100%. Run felt better than yesterday at least and the thought of doing some speed over the weekend isn't entirely frightening.
Saturday, December 19
14 miles; 4x5mi @ Tempo Pace w/ 1 min distance pace
Ran on the Bike Path with Pope. Not my day for a workout. Each pick up felt AWFUL. Legs are NOT recovered from the gym session. Was supposed to do a 20 min T after 30 min distance pace but bagged it. At least it was nice to run with Pope.
Sunday, December 20
16 miles, South up TP Hill
Ran out in the "lounge" and back with Fern. Splits for must of the run were in the 7:15-7:30 range. Solid run.
Weekly Mileage - 71
Monday, December 21
Duty calls...in to work early today. OFF.
Tuesday, December 22
12 miles; 2 mi w/u and c/d w/ 8mi @ Marathon Pace (~6:50)
Woke up to howling winds before the sun even rose. It was one of those mornings where there is a high risk of turning off the alarm and never making it out the door. But my motivation has been increasing and by 6:20 I found myself out for a warm up. The wind was so bad I actually stumbled at one point, so I pulled the So Cal card and warmed up to the gym to do the workout on the treadmill. I am in desperate need of a workout that goes well so I figured if I just hopped on the treadmill and plugged in my pace the only way I could fall of pace was if I literally fell off the treadmill. Overall, good decision as I felt strong and comfortable for my 8 mile jaunt at marathon pace. (6:53, then down to 6:44 and 6:35 for the last two miles). Never struggled and felt good.
5 miles and gym
Drumroll please...after over a month I finally went back to the gym. You know its bad when a) the guy at the front desk thought that you had quit the gym and b) the gym actually emailed you concerned that you were lacking in motivation (sorry, Frogs, I was just busy running 70 miles a week and racing a half marathon).
Wednesday December 16
8 miles; 2 mi warm up 4 mi @ Marathon Pace, 2 mi c/d
Okay. Ow. Apparently the gym killed me. This was supposed to be 4 miles at tempo pace. But in reality, the splits barely qualified as marathon pace. At least I got some work in.
Thursday, December 17
12 miles, San Elijo
Ok, I think things hurt worse today then yesterday. Damn you Frogs.
Friday, December 18
8 miles, North on 101
Finally am able to get up from my chair at work without wincing...but still not 100%. Run felt better than yesterday at least and the thought of doing some speed over the weekend isn't entirely frightening.
Saturday, December 19
14 miles; 4x5mi @ Tempo Pace w/ 1 min distance pace
Ran on the Bike Path with Pope. Not my day for a workout. Each pick up felt AWFUL. Legs are NOT recovered from the gym session. Was supposed to do a 20 min T after 30 min distance pace but bagged it. At least it was nice to run with Pope.
Sunday, December 20
16 miles, South up TP Hill
Ran out in the "lounge" and back with Fern. Splits for must of the run were in the 7:15-7:30 range. Solid run.
Weekly Mileage - 71
Monday, December 21
Duty calls...in to work early today. OFF.
Tuesday, December 22
12 miles; 2 mi w/u and c/d w/ 8mi @ Marathon Pace (~6:50)
Woke up to howling winds before the sun even rose. It was one of those mornings where there is a high risk of turning off the alarm and never making it out the door. But my motivation has been increasing and by 6:20 I found myself out for a warm up. The wind was so bad I actually stumbled at one point, so I pulled the So Cal card and warmed up to the gym to do the workout on the treadmill. I am in desperate need of a workout that goes well so I figured if I just hopped on the treadmill and plugged in my pace the only way I could fall of pace was if I literally fell off the treadmill. Overall, good decision as I felt strong and comfortable for my 8 mile jaunt at marathon pace. (6:53, then down to 6:44 and 6:35 for the last two miles). Never struggled and felt good.
Monday, December 14, 2009
And the Marathon Training begins...
Saturday, December 12
16 miles, up Torrey Pines Road
First long run of the Marathon Training season and this was a good one. My pace was strong the whole time, despite the dreaded Torrey Pines hill that always kills my average pace on this run. I decided to do the last 2 miles of the long run at sub marathon pace just to wake up the legs a bit and get some practice running on tired legs. Ended up finishing the last two miles in 6:29 and 6:21 so am feeling pretty good about my ability to hit that tempo pace despite being tired.
Sunday, December 13
OFF
A combo of a trip to disneyland plus some weekend work that needed to get done first thing monday morning resulted in an off day. This was the last day of my week of not caring about mileage. Monday starts Marathon training.
Monday, December 14
8 Miles North on 101
I always feel a bit better when I'm up for a bit before I run. This morning I had some work to do before I was able to get out the door, and overall I just felt so much better in the beginning of the run. I wish I had the luxury of time to wake up and get out the door a little later in the mornings. I guess my only option is to keep pushing that wake up time earlier and earlier.
16 miles, up Torrey Pines Road
First long run of the Marathon Training season and this was a good one. My pace was strong the whole time, despite the dreaded Torrey Pines hill that always kills my average pace on this run. I decided to do the last 2 miles of the long run at sub marathon pace just to wake up the legs a bit and get some practice running on tired legs. Ended up finishing the last two miles in 6:29 and 6:21 so am feeling pretty good about my ability to hit that tempo pace despite being tired.
Sunday, December 13
OFF
A combo of a trip to disneyland plus some weekend work that needed to get done first thing monday morning resulted in an off day. This was the last day of my week of not caring about mileage. Monday starts Marathon training.
Monday, December 14
8 Miles North on 101
I always feel a bit better when I'm up for a bit before I run. This morning I had some work to do before I was able to get out the door, and overall I just felt so much better in the beginning of the run. I wish I had the luxury of time to wake up and get out the door a little later in the mornings. I guess my only option is to keep pushing that wake up time earlier and earlier.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Las Vegas Half Marathon
Saturday December 5
Nice easy five mile jog to shake out the legs.
Sunday December 6
Las Vegas Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon
First, the stats...
Time: 1:24:45
Splits: 6:31, 6:22, 6:27, 6:23, 6:17, 6:20
6:23, 6:17, 6:23, 6:30, 6:32, 6:35, 6:39
5K: 20:07
10K: 40:00
10 Mile: 1:04:18
Temperature: 34F
Terrain: Flat
Overall: 111th
Female: 20th
Age Divisiion: 5th
Overall I was super pleased with this race. My goal had been to break 1:25 so I just sneaked in to accomplish that. I felt so comfortable up through 8 miles. I was not expecting to feel so strong with my lack of quality workouts. The cold didn't bother me at all. In fact I found the weather to be almost perfect. My right quad got super tight at mile 9 and my stride wasn't very smooth for the last 4 miles, but I focused on pushing through and only lost a little time in the last three miles. My pace was pretty consistent throughout the whole race and I felt that I raced really smart. I backed off in the beginning when I felt the pace was dropping too far below 6:20 and picked it up whenever I felt it was getting too relaxed.
With better training and now the experience of a Half, I feel i can really improve on my time and run a lot faster. I'm excited to give this distance another whirl.
Highlights of the race: Chick that yelled out "I like your hair!" and Vegas' own "Stimulus Package" offered at a strip club around mile 8.
Monday December 7
OFF
Tuesday December 8
OFF
Wednesday December 9
8 Miles, South on 101
Felt surprisingly good on my first run after the Half. Didn't go very fast but didn't feel tired. Just felt relaxed. Right quad is still uber tight. Rolled afterwards and fought tears. That is one intense knot going on in there.
Thursday December 10
10 Miles, San Elijo
Super slow today, just enjoying the run and spacing out a little. Time to pick it up soon...
Nice easy five mile jog to shake out the legs.
Sunday December 6
Las Vegas Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon
First, the stats...
Time: 1:24:45
Splits: 6:31, 6:22, 6:27, 6:23, 6:17, 6:20
6:23, 6:17, 6:23, 6:30, 6:32, 6:35, 6:39
5K: 20:07
10K: 40:00
10 Mile: 1:04:18
Temperature: 34F
Terrain: Flat
Overall: 111th
Female: 20th
Age Divisiion: 5th
Overall I was super pleased with this race. My goal had been to break 1:25 so I just sneaked in to accomplish that. I felt so comfortable up through 8 miles. I was not expecting to feel so strong with my lack of quality workouts. The cold didn't bother me at all. In fact I found the weather to be almost perfect. My right quad got super tight at mile 9 and my stride wasn't very smooth for the last 4 miles, but I focused on pushing through and only lost a little time in the last three miles. My pace was pretty consistent throughout the whole race and I felt that I raced really smart. I backed off in the beginning when I felt the pace was dropping too far below 6:20 and picked it up whenever I felt it was getting too relaxed.
With better training and now the experience of a Half, I feel i can really improve on my time and run a lot faster. I'm excited to give this distance another whirl.
Highlights of the race: Chick that yelled out "I like your hair!" and Vegas' own "Stimulus Package" offered at a strip club around mile 8.
Monday December 7
OFF
Tuesday December 8
OFF
Wednesday December 9
8 Miles, South on 101
Felt surprisingly good on my first run after the Half. Didn't go very fast but didn't feel tired. Just felt relaxed. Right quad is still uber tight. Rolled afterwards and fought tears. That is one intense knot going on in there.
Thursday December 10
10 Miles, San Elijo
Super slow today, just enjoying the run and spacing out a little. Time to pick it up soon...
Friday, December 4, 2009
Cold cold cold.
Friday December 4
6 Miles south via neighborhoods
Good god it was cold this morning. My face hurt. How did i ever live on the east coast. I wonder what temperature it really was. I am so screwed for Vegas. I just checked the weather report. On sunday morning it is supposed to be 34 degrees (feels like 30 degrees). You would think 4 years on the east coast would have done something for me. Oh well, let the adventure begin...
6 Miles south via neighborhoods
Good god it was cold this morning. My face hurt. How did i ever live on the east coast. I wonder what temperature it really was. I am so screwed for Vegas. I just checked the weather report. On sunday morning it is supposed to be 34 degrees (feels like 30 degrees). You would think 4 years on the east coast would have done something for me. Oh well, let the adventure begin...
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Climbing out of the rut.
Tuesday December 2
6 miles at night in Carmel Valley + 8 100m strides
Too much going on. Felt antsy. Felt tired. However, it felt really good to do some nice strong strides. I also worked out a lot in my head in regards to my training, especially my gameplan for the next 8-10 weeks. By the time I rolled back to the office I felt much more at ease.
Wednesday December 3
8 miles North on 101
Well whatdya know. I managed to drag my ass out of bed and run before work. It wasn't even that much of a struggle. I felt like running, which was wonderful. Still felt like i was dragging on the run. I'm tight. Haven't been stretching much. Plus as lame as this is I think the strides from last night got me a little tight (didn't stretch after the run or strides. oops). Goes to show you how little speed I've been doing. My body just isn't use to it. Still, overall felt like today's run was a step in the right direction out of this little funk I've been in since Saturday.
6 miles at night in Carmel Valley + 8 100m strides
Too much going on. Felt antsy. Felt tired. However, it felt really good to do some nice strong strides. I also worked out a lot in my head in regards to my training, especially my gameplan for the next 8-10 weeks. By the time I rolled back to the office I felt much more at ease.
Wednesday December 3
8 miles North on 101
Well whatdya know. I managed to drag my ass out of bed and run before work. It wasn't even that much of a struggle. I felt like running, which was wonderful. Still felt like i was dragging on the run. I'm tight. Haven't been stretching much. Plus as lame as this is I think the strides from last night got me a little tight (didn't stretch after the run or strides. oops). Goes to show you how little speed I've been doing. My body just isn't use to it. Still, overall felt like today's run was a step in the right direction out of this little funk I've been in since Saturday.
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