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Time: 7:00am, 2 hours, 15 minutes
Distance: 15 miles
Meal: Brown rice cakes with peanut butter and a cup of coffee.
I was so exhausted this week, and I felt it during today's run. I'm definitely a bit slower than I've been. Also, I'm getting up to the 15 mile mark (actually, I got there), which was where I hit my "wall" back in 2007 at my last marathon.
The wall is this mental place where suddenly it dawns on you that you've been running for X distance/time and you have X distance/time left and (a) you don't really want to do it and (b) you're not even sure you physically can. It's where focus is critical because the mind starts getting bored. And the legs start screaming and the body begins to breakdown in all forms. It's when exhaustion begins to set in.
My goal is to beat the wall, or at least push it back. Secondarily, its to overcome the wall.
So, I'm okay with moving slowly and gracefully through the wall during my training...it will better prepare me for the real thing come the marathon in November.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Run, Gutierrez/State/Beach Loop
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Time: 4:20pm, approx. 35 minutes.
Distance: 3.85 miles
I have been so TIRED this week. I so did not want to do this run, but I did and I'm proud of myself. Slowly, mind you, but I did it.
SOO thankful tomorrow is an off day!!
Time: 4:20pm, approx. 35 minutes.
Distance: 3.85 miles
I have been so TIRED this week. I so did not want to do this run, but I did and I'm proud of myself. Slowly, mind you, but I did it.
SOO thankful tomorrow is an off day!!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Nite Moves 5K
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Time: 6:00pm, 18 minute warmup, 5K finish time 24:05
Distance: Approx 5 miles total (warmup 1.95, race 3.1)
Meal: Protein shake at 5pm
Warmup
Race
I couldn't be more thrilled about my 5k finish time...24:05! I looked at my history and I ran my last Nite Moves 5K on 6/2/2010 at 26:44. A HUGE improvement! (OK, I could be more thrilled. I have to admit I was a little bummed about those extra 5 seconds.)
I warmed up longer (and probably a bit harder) than usual because I'm trying to increase my weekly miles in preparation for the full Marathon in November. I think I'm at a point where I can push the limits of the regular Team in Training calendar to be a bit stronger for the race. All, of course, with the help of my friends and primary Healthcare professionals at Barry Family Chiropractic.
This might be a little too much info for my .5 readers of this blog, but I've noticed that running gets a bit more sluggish at this point in my monthly cycle. I tend to be more tired, more hungry, and easily nauseated the week before...well, you know what I'm saying. Not much I can do about it except be aware, but I'll definitely be asking around.
Maybe that means next Nite moves I'll kill it even more??!!
Time: 6:00pm, 18 minute warmup, 5K finish time 24:05
Distance: Approx 5 miles total (warmup 1.95, race 3.1)
Meal: Protein shake at 5pm
Warmup
Race
I couldn't be more thrilled about my 5k finish time...24:05! I looked at my history and I ran my last Nite Moves 5K on 6/2/2010 at 26:44. A HUGE improvement! (OK, I could be more thrilled. I have to admit I was a little bummed about those extra 5 seconds.)
I warmed up longer (and probably a bit harder) than usual because I'm trying to increase my weekly miles in preparation for the full Marathon in November. I think I'm at a point where I can push the limits of the regular Team in Training calendar to be a bit stronger for the race. All, of course, with the help of my friends and primary Healthcare professionals at Barry Family Chiropractic.
This might be a little too much info for my .5 readers of this blog, but I've noticed that running gets a bit more sluggish at this point in my monthly cycle. I tend to be more tired, more hungry, and easily nauseated the week before...well, you know what I'm saying. Not much I can do about it except be aware, but I'll definitely be asking around.
Maybe that means next Nite moves I'll kill it even more??!!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Coached Training, Leadbetter Beach
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Time: 6:00pm, approx 25 minutes
Distance: 2.75 Miles
Meal: Handful of nuts and dried fruit on my way to the beach
They mellowed things out tonight to compensate for Saturday's long run. Just some speed work, which consisted of running 200 meters at about 75% max pace and focusing on short and quick strides.
I learned that, with speed work, the optimal number of steps is 180 in any given minute. As a group we counted steps, and the first time I was right at 180. The second time I was a bit faster, around 195. Coach Neal even mentioned to me that I might be over doing it, but could tell that it would get more natural with a bit more practice.
I had to cut it short tonight since I had dinner plans with my friend Ken. Oh happy Santa Barbara summer!!
Time: 6:00pm, approx 25 minutes
Distance: 2.75 Miles
Meal: Handful of nuts and dried fruit on my way to the beach
They mellowed things out tonight to compensate for Saturday's long run. Just some speed work, which consisted of running 200 meters at about 75% max pace and focusing on short and quick strides.
I learned that, with speed work, the optimal number of steps is 180 in any given minute. As a group we counted steps, and the first time I was right at 180. The second time I was a bit faster, around 195. Coach Neal even mentioned to me that I might be over doing it, but could tell that it would get more natural with a bit more practice.
I had to cut it short tonight since I had dinner plans with my friend Ken. Oh happy Santa Barbara summer!!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Long Run, East Beach to Crane School & Back up to Shoreline
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Time: 7:00apm, approx 2 hours
Distance: Just under 14 miles
Meal: Two brown rice cakes with peanut butter, One cup of coffee
Had a hard time sleeping last night again. Lots of reasons, but I was aware that I was excited to run this distance in the morning (proof that I AM crazy). I was thinking about my goals, and couldn't wait to find out what my half marathon time is currently.
And the answer is...1:53!! That's nearly 10 minutes shorter than my best half time at 2:02. My average pace was 8:40, I am seriously blowing myself away! I felt it in my legs for the first time, though. Stairs are tough and I'm trying to take it easy on myself. But, overall I feel great. New shoes ought to help as well. :-)
In honor of the fact that I'm kicking ass and taking names, I just registered for the Santa Barbara International Marathon in November. That's right, I am doing a full marathon again this year. And, yes, that's right...I am crazy!
Time: 7:00apm, approx 2 hours
Distance: Just under 14 miles
Meal: Two brown rice cakes with peanut butter, One cup of coffee
Had a hard time sleeping last night again. Lots of reasons, but I was aware that I was excited to run this distance in the morning (proof that I AM crazy). I was thinking about my goals, and couldn't wait to find out what my half marathon time is currently.
And the answer is...1:53!! That's nearly 10 minutes shorter than my best half time at 2:02. My average pace was 8:40, I am seriously blowing myself away! I felt it in my legs for the first time, though. Stairs are tough and I'm trying to take it easy on myself. But, overall I feel great. New shoes ought to help as well. :-)
In honor of the fact that I'm kicking ass and taking names, I just registered for the Santa Barbara International Marathon in November. That's right, I am doing a full marathon again this year. And, yes, that's right...I am crazy!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Run, Elite Office to Bird Refuge
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Time: 4:30pm, approx 35 minutes
Distance: 4 miles
Meal: Handful of nuts and dried fruit
Had my work meeting via a run this afternoon in lieu of our Friday check in over coffee. It was great running with Brad - I definitely am learning more and more to love running with other people, especially when they push me. It was a great run, solid pace, 4 miles in 35 minutes!!
Still feeling good!
Time: 4:30pm, approx 35 minutes
Distance: 4 miles
Meal: Handful of nuts and dried fruit
Had my work meeting via a run this afternoon in lieu of our Friday check in over coffee. It was great running with Brad - I definitely am learning more and more to love running with other people, especially when they push me. It was a great run, solid pace, 4 miles in 35 minutes!!
Still feeling good!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Coached Training, Leadbetter Beach
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Time: 6:15pm, approx 25 minutes
Distance: 5k (3.1 miles)
Meal: Nature Valley Granola Bar
My head was not screwed on straight today (probably due to lack of sleep!) I was late to practice because I forgot my wallet at home, then I left my Garmin at home when I went back to get it! I missed the warmup and my head wasn't really in the game this evening.
We practiced drafting tonight, running what they call Swiss Drills (though I can't find any info on this via a Google Search). Essentially we run together in a straight line, and the person in the back runs up to the front to take the lead. This rotation occurs throughout the run and our group did this for a full 5K in under 25 minutes. I was even late and I caught up to the group...besides missing the warm up and being worried about that I felt pretty strong.
Today was the first day my legs started to feel tired. I think that's a good thing...being tired is definitely a good thing!
Time: 6:15pm, approx 25 minutes
Distance: 5k (3.1 miles)
Meal: Nature Valley Granola Bar
My head was not screwed on straight today (probably due to lack of sleep!) I was late to practice because I forgot my wallet at home, then I left my Garmin at home when I went back to get it! I missed the warmup and my head wasn't really in the game this evening.
We practiced drafting tonight, running what they call Swiss Drills (though I can't find any info on this via a Google Search). Essentially we run together in a straight line, and the person in the back runs up to the front to take the lead. This rotation occurs throughout the run and our group did this for a full 5K in under 25 minutes. I was even late and I caught up to the group...besides missing the warm up and being worried about that I felt pretty strong.
Today was the first day my legs started to feel tired. I think that's a good thing...being tired is definitely a good thing!
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