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Monday, August 9, 2010
Run, Gutierrez/State/Beach/Zoo Loop
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Time: 9:30am, 40 minutes
Distance: 4.5 miles
Meal: Cottage cheese with blueberries
Cough is subsiding, legs are sore but generally stronger, and I was surprised to note that I was running an 8:15 pace without even realizing it. I think I am on the up and up!
I'd like to work on keeping my pace more consistent, though. I am averaging 8:45, but that's because there are several times when I am either doing one extreme of like 7:00, or the other of 10:00. An even 8:30 would probably be a good goal for right now...or even stick to 8:45 but a consistent one.
There won't be much running this week because of the backpacking and mountain biking trip. Hopefully those activities keep me on the path to regaining strength!
Time: 9:30am, 40 minutes
Distance: 4.5 miles
Meal: Cottage cheese with blueberries
Cough is subsiding, legs are sore but generally stronger, and I was surprised to note that I was running an 8:15 pace without even realizing it. I think I am on the up and up!
I'd like to work on keeping my pace more consistent, though. I am averaging 8:45, but that's because there are several times when I am either doing one extreme of like 7:00, or the other of 10:00. An even 8:30 would probably be a good goal for right now...or even stick to 8:45 but a consistent one.
There won't be much running this week because of the backpacking and mountain biking trip. Hopefully those activities keep me on the path to regaining strength!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Long Run, East Beach to Crane School to the Mesa
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Time: 7:15am, 2 hours 30 minutes
Distance: Almost 17 miles
Meal: Brown rice cakes with peanut butter and a cup of coffee
OK, its been a rough couple of weeks...I'm tired! Getting sick doesn't help, and "being a woman" doesn't help either (sorry if that's too much info for the .68 people that may actually be reading this).
But I did it...nearly 17 miles. And I think I'm going to fall down and never get up. I hit that wall at 15 again - but the wall is easier to bear when you know there's only 2 miles to go (and not 11). Still, its good practice to stay focused and in the flow of the activity.
I think the next week will be a good week for building my energy and endurance back up. No long run next Saturday, I'll be backpacking instead. But I am thinking that will be a good and different way to get miles under me - and to get my head back in the game.
Time: 7:15am, 2 hours 30 minutes
Distance: Almost 17 miles
Meal: Brown rice cakes with peanut butter and a cup of coffee
OK, its been a rough couple of weeks...I'm tired! Getting sick doesn't help, and "being a woman" doesn't help either (sorry if that's too much info for the .68 people that may actually be reading this).
But I did it...nearly 17 miles. And I think I'm going to fall down and never get up. I hit that wall at 15 again - but the wall is easier to bear when you know there's only 2 miles to go (and not 11). Still, its good practice to stay focused and in the flow of the activity.
I think the next week will be a good week for building my energy and endurance back up. No long run next Saturday, I'll be backpacking instead. But I am thinking that will be a good and different way to get miles under me - and to get my head back in the game.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Easy Run, Gutierrez/State/Beach Loop
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Time: 4:45pm, approx. 35 minutes
Distance: Almost 4 miles
Meal: Handful of nuts and dried fruit
Still tired, still weak, and still not feeling 100%. But I'm still getting out there, and that's all that matters.
I notice that I'm a bit stronger today than I was a week ago...so I must be on the up and up.
Again, happy tomorrow is an off day!
Time: 4:45pm, approx. 35 minutes
Distance: Almost 4 miles
Meal: Handful of nuts and dried fruit
Still tired, still weak, and still not feeling 100%. But I'm still getting out there, and that's all that matters.
I notice that I'm a bit stronger today than I was a week ago...so I must be on the up and up.
Again, happy tomorrow is an off day!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Hike, Cold Springs West Fork to Gibraltar Summit
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Time: 6:00pm, approx. 2 hours
Distance: 4.25 miles
Meal: Nature Valley Granola Bar
I haven't been posting my hikes here (which I've done weekly), but I'm going to start since they are, technically cross-training. My hikes don't feel like exercise so somehow I don't feel like they belong on this training journal...but 1,000 foot elevation gain over 2 miles has to be something to write home about, doesn't it?
Have I mentioned lately how much I love Santa Barbara?
Time: 6:00pm, approx. 2 hours
Distance: 4.25 miles
Meal: Nature Valley Granola Bar
I haven't been posting my hikes here (which I've done weekly), but I'm going to start since they are, technically cross-training. My hikes don't feel like exercise so somehow I don't feel like they belong on this training journal...but 1,000 foot elevation gain over 2 miles has to be something to write home about, doesn't it?
Have I mentioned lately how much I love Santa Barbara?
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Coached Training, Leadbetter Beach (Downhill Posture)
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Time: 6:00pm, approx. 40 minutes
Distance: 4 miles
Meal: Handful of nuts and dried fruit on my way to the beach
All my exhaustion from last week came to an abrupt and rough conclusion on Sunday night with a fever of over 101, aches, pains, a nasty cough and sinus issues. Yes, I can't believe it but I am sick...AGAIN. I have had these exact same symptoms about every 2-3 months consistently. What the heck is going on?
The good news is that the fever broke, and after being just wiped out Monday I was definitely feeling better this morning. But, in light of being nice to my body, I took it super easy tonight. No sprinting, just light jogging and focusing mostly on form. Luckily, running downhill is something I feel like I've gotten pretty good at over these past few years, and that was the focus of tonight's training.
Working on getting healthy, hoping to restore my energy somewhat back to normal!
Time: 6:00pm, approx. 40 minutes
Distance: 4 miles
Meal: Handful of nuts and dried fruit on my way to the beach
All my exhaustion from last week came to an abrupt and rough conclusion on Sunday night with a fever of over 101, aches, pains, a nasty cough and sinus issues. Yes, I can't believe it but I am sick...AGAIN. I have had these exact same symptoms about every 2-3 months consistently. What the heck is going on?
The good news is that the fever broke, and after being just wiped out Monday I was definitely feeling better this morning. But, in light of being nice to my body, I took it super easy tonight. No sprinting, just light jogging and focusing mostly on form. Luckily, running downhill is something I feel like I've gotten pretty good at over these past few years, and that was the focus of tonight's training.
Working on getting healthy, hoping to restore my energy somewhat back to normal!
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