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Time: 6:00pm, approx 40 minutes
Meal: Been eating about every 3 hours - usually my afternoon involves some Cottage Cheese with Blueberries around 2pm and a handful of nuts and dried fruit at 5pm.
Total Distance: About 4 miles
Tonight's coached training involved six hill repeats at .25 miles each. Looking at my Garmin data, it is definitely not correct...these hills were more than 10 feet! Not sure what the elevation gain was for each sprint, but my legs are feeling it!
We ran the first hill at a 2:00 pace, the last one at about 1:30! I felt that last one, but Tek is a really great coach and pushed us through it. Feels great! Glad to be back to my normal crazy self again!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Long Run - 1:00 East Beach to Danielson and Back
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Time: 7:00am, approx 50 minutes
Meal: Two Brown Rice Cakes with peanut butter.
Distance: About 5 miles
(sorry, forgot to wear my Garmin...somehow).
Ugh, still not feeling it. Seriously, stress, no sleep, no exercise...all work and no play make J.J. go CRAZY! My body is just having a difficult time...its amazing how much more aware of the physical toll that stress takes on my body when I am training for an event like this. A real motivator to treat myself much better...I felt so great 2 weeks ago!
I'll normalize, I know I will. I just have to take it easy on my body so I don't get sick on top of it all. I am at least glad the run this morning was good and short, and I've had a pretty productive and alive day.
Next week is a new one. July is the new April...
Time: 7:00am, approx 50 minutes
Meal: Two Brown Rice Cakes with peanut butter.
Distance: About 5 miles
(sorry, forgot to wear my Garmin...somehow).
Ugh, still not feeling it. Seriously, stress, no sleep, no exercise...all work and no play make J.J. go CRAZY! My body is just having a difficult time...its amazing how much more aware of the physical toll that stress takes on my body when I am training for an event like this. A real motivator to treat myself much better...I felt so great 2 weeks ago!
I'll normalize, I know I will. I just have to take it easy on my body so I don't get sick on top of it all. I am at least glad the run this morning was good and short, and I've had a pretty productive and alive day.
Next week is a new one. July is the new April...
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Coached Training, Ledbetter Beach
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Time: 6:200pm, 24:11 minutes
Meal: Almonds, Banana, Cottage Cheese (1-2 hours before)
Distance: 2.85 miles.
Wow, I felt really great until about the last mile. My stomach was really hurting! I wasn't sure I was going to make it to the finish (in fact, I didn't, I was about 1/10th of a mile short and had to stop at the restroom).
This was a common problem for me in the past. In fact, its one of the reasons I stopped running for a while...really uncomfortable. But this time I am able to recognize the difference in my life from last week (when I felt fine) to this week is 1) stress, 2) sleep and 3) diet. Too many variables, I know, but I have a hunch that #1 is the core problem. Stress causes anxiety, which really messes up my digestive system. So, the answer is to just be stress free! Poof!
Seriously, though, understanding the toll it takes on my body will (hopefully) help me in my ongoing journey of fighting overcommitment. It's been better recently (hence why I didn't start feeling sick until now) and it feels good to at least have the tools to experiment with against it.
I am going to take it easy for the rest of the week, though. Part of my stress is this art show I am working on with Erin for Thursday, and I don't anticipate I'll get much sleep between now and then.
Time: 6:200pm, 24:11 minutes
Meal: Almonds, Banana, Cottage Cheese (1-2 hours before)
Distance: 2.85 miles.
Wow, I felt really great until about the last mile. My stomach was really hurting! I wasn't sure I was going to make it to the finish (in fact, I didn't, I was about 1/10th of a mile short and had to stop at the restroom).
This was a common problem for me in the past. In fact, its one of the reasons I stopped running for a while...really uncomfortable. But this time I am able to recognize the difference in my life from last week (when I felt fine) to this week is 1) stress, 2) sleep and 3) diet. Too many variables, I know, but I have a hunch that #1 is the core problem. Stress causes anxiety, which really messes up my digestive system. So, the answer is to just be stress free! Poof!
Seriously, though, understanding the toll it takes on my body will (hopefully) help me in my ongoing journey of fighting overcommitment. It's been better recently (hence why I didn't start feeling sick until now) and it feels good to at least have the tools to experiment with against it.
I am going to take it easy for the rest of the week, though. Part of my stress is this art show I am working on with Erin for Thursday, and I don't anticipate I'll get much sleep between now and then.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Long(ish) Run, Bird Refuge to Leadbetter
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Time: 5:15pm, about 1 hour
Distance: 6 Miles
Yeah, so a weekend in Vegas has really thrown me off a bit. I was supposed to run 1 hour 30 minutes while I was there, but that just wasn't going to happen :-). I opted for just 1 hour to help my body recover from not getting as much sleep as I should have. It's early on in training, so that was kind of my last hurrah before buckling down as I get further into the longer distances. But I can definitely feel the effects.
I'll be back on track in no time :-).
Time: 5:15pm, about 1 hour
Distance: 6 Miles
Yeah, so a weekend in Vegas has really thrown me off a bit. I was supposed to run 1 hour 30 minutes while I was there, but that just wasn't going to happen :-). I opted for just 1 hour to help my body recover from not getting as much sleep as I should have. It's early on in training, so that was kind of my last hurrah before buckling down as I get further into the longer distances. But I can definitely feel the effects.
I'll be back on track in no time :-).
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Hike, Full Moon Hike at McMenemy/Girard Loop
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Time: 7:45pm, 2 hours, 19 minutes
Meal: Salami & Cheese appetizer at 5pm, Nature Valley granola bar at 7:15pm.
Distance: 4.9 Miles (arguable...the trail description clocks it at 5.5. Normally, I'd say my GPS is right but I've had enough experience with trees getting in the way of its accuracy to be skeptical).
AMAZING hike! So invigorating! Can I make a confession right here, right now? I hate running. I LOVE hiking. It's fun to say that I ran 8 miles and feels good afterward, but it's equally as fun to say I hiked 5 miles by moonlight AND had a wicked awesome time!
I am hiking weekly with my hiking group which, thanks to Facebook, has attracted tons of new people this season. Tonight we broke our record at 17 people on the trail. I know it sounds like a lot, but with that many folks you end up breaking into nice pace groups. We also broke a record in that more people showed up than RSVP'd. That NEVER happens (normally 10 people will RSVP and 3 will show up).
It was a great hike, and I'm feeling like I'm in the shape I was back around 2003 when I was hiking and biking more. I powered my way to the top, feeling the burn as I scrambled up the rocks but enjoying every minute of it. People were giving me a hard time for organizing the hike then taking off (oops), but I couldn't help it! Given my previous statement about hating running, I'm surprised to hear myself say I think giving trail running a go is in my very near future. LOVE it!
Everything feels good, by the way...calves, hammys, and knees. I'm worried about the 10 mile run I have to schedule in sometime this weekend while I am in Vegas. I have good intentions anyway!
Time: 7:45pm, 2 hours, 19 minutes
Meal: Salami & Cheese appetizer at 5pm, Nature Valley granola bar at 7:15pm.
Distance: 4.9 Miles (arguable...the trail description clocks it at 5.5. Normally, I'd say my GPS is right but I've had enough experience with trees getting in the way of its accuracy to be skeptical).
AMAZING hike! So invigorating! Can I make a confession right here, right now? I hate running. I LOVE hiking. It's fun to say that I ran 8 miles and feels good afterward, but it's equally as fun to say I hiked 5 miles by moonlight AND had a wicked awesome time!
I am hiking weekly with my hiking group which, thanks to Facebook, has attracted tons of new people this season. Tonight we broke our record at 17 people on the trail. I know it sounds like a lot, but with that many folks you end up breaking into nice pace groups. We also broke a record in that more people showed up than RSVP'd. That NEVER happens (normally 10 people will RSVP and 3 will show up).
It was a great hike, and I'm feeling like I'm in the shape I was back around 2003 when I was hiking and biking more. I powered my way to the top, feeling the burn as I scrambled up the rocks but enjoying every minute of it. People were giving me a hard time for organizing the hike then taking off (oops), but I couldn't help it! Given my previous statement about hating running, I'm surprised to hear myself say I think giving trail running a go is in my very near future. LOVE it!
Everything feels good, by the way...calves, hammys, and knees. I'm worried about the 10 mile run I have to schedule in sometime this weekend while I am in Vegas. I have good intentions anyway!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Easy Run, East Side
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Time: 7:20am, 30:08 minutes
Meal: Nada
Distance: 3.17 Miles
Ugh, tired today. I was up late last night in my usual effort of maniacally working to check items off my to-do list. It's important for me to remember that I'm getting up to longer distances and, while this was a short and easy jog, I really have to take care of myself! I've been doing a pretty poor job of that as of late.
I like my average pace, but am noticing it's jumping around quite a bit. (I'm sure glad I got a new Garmin Forerunner since its really helping me to understand these sorts of challenges.) One minute I'll be running an 8:45 minute pace and, without even feeling like anything's changed, I'll look down and be at 9:28. If I'm going to hit my goal completion time at the 1/2 marathon of 1:59:59, I don't want to be going too much slower than a flat 9:00.
I almost didn't go, but glad I did. Feels good afterward!
Time: 7:20am, 30:08 minutes
Meal: Nada
Distance: 3.17 Miles
Ugh, tired today. I was up late last night in my usual effort of maniacally working to check items off my to-do list. It's important for me to remember that I'm getting up to longer distances and, while this was a short and easy jog, I really have to take care of myself! I've been doing a pretty poor job of that as of late.
I like my average pace, but am noticing it's jumping around quite a bit. (I'm sure glad I got a new Garmin Forerunner since its really helping me to understand these sorts of challenges.) One minute I'll be running an 8:45 minute pace and, without even feeling like anything's changed, I'll look down and be at 9:28. If I'm going to hit my goal completion time at the 1/2 marathon of 1:59:59, I don't want to be going too much slower than a flat 9:00.
I almost didn't go, but glad I did. Feels good afterward!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Easy Run, East Side to East Beach
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Time: 10:30am, 31:48 minutes
Meal: Oatmeal, Egg Whites and Coffee at 8am
Distance: 3.42 Miles
I've been in a bit of an emotional funk the last two days, and I am feeling the physical affects of that. I was in bed early last night, well hydrated for my 6am run. But I just couldn't get up...my body is rested but my mind is exhausted. What I wouldn't give to turn it off for a couple of days.
I have a lot going on, as is my usual M.O., but in recent months I've pushed rest, exercise and fun to the top of my priority list. It's great for me, and crucial in this current season of my life, but some weeks (like this one) will catch up to me. Anyway, I'm proud of myself for still making today's run a priority despite my other commitments and the late start.
The run itself went well, just frustrated that I can't quiet my mind. My hamstrings are still a bit sore and I had some issues with my calves at around 20 minutes, but a quick stretch fixed that right up. I've tried getting into the habit of doing the same core exercises from last Tuesday, which I can feel is beneficial to my fragile lower back. It's tough, though! I've been doing situps all this time but never realized the impact of slowing them down and pausing for a half a second at the top of the crunch. Ouch!
I'm still feeling overwhelmed, but the run helped a little of the stress. Hopefully I'll get everything done this week I am setting out to do!
Time: 10:30am, 31:48 minutes
Meal: Oatmeal, Egg Whites and Coffee at 8am
Distance: 3.42 Miles
I've been in a bit of an emotional funk the last two days, and I am feeling the physical affects of that. I was in bed early last night, well hydrated for my 6am run. But I just couldn't get up...my body is rested but my mind is exhausted. What I wouldn't give to turn it off for a couple of days.
I have a lot going on, as is my usual M.O., but in recent months I've pushed rest, exercise and fun to the top of my priority list. It's great for me, and crucial in this current season of my life, but some weeks (like this one) will catch up to me. Anyway, I'm proud of myself for still making today's run a priority despite my other commitments and the late start.
The run itself went well, just frustrated that I can't quiet my mind. My hamstrings are still a bit sore and I had some issues with my calves at around 20 minutes, but a quick stretch fixed that right up. I've tried getting into the habit of doing the same core exercises from last Tuesday, which I can feel is beneficial to my fragile lower back. It's tough, though! I've been doing situps all this time but never realized the impact of slowing them down and pausing for a half a second at the top of the crunch. Ouch!
I'm still feeling overwhelmed, but the run helped a little of the stress. Hopefully I'll get everything done this week I am setting out to do!
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