4.42 miles- Pace?? timing fail (approx 10)
52 degrees- 6:20 am start
Glad I was able to maintain the mileage from the weekend. It was tough- although I have endurance built up from years of running, the new running style and the level of attention I need to pay to it is exhausting. There is a lot of mental challenge going on these days. It's so hard to not just do things the easy way- and lazy way. The easy way would have been ideal especially after a rough nights sleep. I will admit there were a few steps there where I just fell back into old habits. A few steps and then he guilt set in- I KNEW I wasn't supposed to and it would hurt if I kept it up.... Self guilt- a powerful tool.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Saturday, Jan 25- transition/ maint run
4.37 miles- 9:52 pace
10am start- 66 degrees
I have to say, as frustrating as the past couple of weeks have been, it's been really lovely to sleep in on a Saturday again. Knowing that the miles won't justify a pre dawn wake up.... well, it has been really nice. It will be sad to lose that again, but for now I'm just enjoying it while I can.
This was a warm run, which was a reminder of why I chose to do a spring marathon initially. Training in the winter is just easier. Cold air is easier to adjust to then hot. Extremes are always more challenging, but I have chosen to live someplace where extreme cold is rare- extreme heat is very common though. So winter training is much easier on the system.
I know I had a lot of deep expansive thoughts during this run- things I knew I wanted to include on this blog, but I didn't get a chance to get it down right away, and now it's gone forever. If I'm really lucky it'll come back when I go back out and hit the road again. It felt really good to approach the old daily mileage point- felt really good.
It was my first run of double days- back to back runs. It went well- the calves are still holding strong. Of course, now that the primary muscles have adjusted to the change, the secondary are taking their chance to object a bit as well. I also rediscovered the blistering of a new method. When I first started running significant miles, I blistered like a M-F-er, and now its happening again. I should have known this was coming, but honestly I totally forgot. Thank god I don't have anyone looking at my feet for anything- 'cause they are NOT cute right now. Fairly shredded actually. a little tape on the next run and some time to adjust and I'll be all good. My feet will never be sexy (although I would argue NO feet are sexy) though.
10am start- 66 degrees
I have to say, as frustrating as the past couple of weeks have been, it's been really lovely to sleep in on a Saturday again. Knowing that the miles won't justify a pre dawn wake up.... well, it has been really nice. It will be sad to lose that again, but for now I'm just enjoying it while I can.
This was a warm run, which was a reminder of why I chose to do a spring marathon initially. Training in the winter is just easier. Cold air is easier to adjust to then hot. Extremes are always more challenging, but I have chosen to live someplace where extreme cold is rare- extreme heat is very common though. So winter training is much easier on the system.
I know I had a lot of deep expansive thoughts during this run- things I knew I wanted to include on this blog, but I didn't get a chance to get it down right away, and now it's gone forever. If I'm really lucky it'll come back when I go back out and hit the road again. It felt really good to approach the old daily mileage point- felt really good.
It was my first run of double days- back to back runs. It went well- the calves are still holding strong. Of course, now that the primary muscles have adjusted to the change, the secondary are taking their chance to object a bit as well. I also rediscovered the blistering of a new method. When I first started running significant miles, I blistered like a M-F-er, and now its happening again. I should have known this was coming, but honestly I totally forgot. Thank god I don't have anyone looking at my feet for anything- 'cause they are NOT cute right now. Fairly shredded actually. a little tape on the next run and some time to adjust and I'll be all good. My feet will never be sexy (although I would argue NO feet are sexy) though.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Friday Jan 24- transition/ maint. run
3.8 miles - 9:58 pace
6:25 start- 52 degrees
First run in a while where my legs didn't feel any worse at the end then they did at the beginning- which led me to add some distance. It felt good to go a little further then I have in 2 weeks. I feel better about the prospect of getting my mileage back up to what it was, soon. I've had to adjust to the notion that my weekly mileage has become something less then what I used to do in a day. Today's run made me feel like I'll be able to build back up to near what I was doing over the next month or so. Thats a relief. I know I may still have days that are set backs- I'm still adjusting to this new method of running- but I now also know that good days are possible and, with my determination, likely.
I officially backed out of the LA marathon the other day. I traded my registration to run the 5k event they have that weekend- the only other distance they offer. It is officially the most expensive 5k I will have ever run in my life.... the problem of the no refund clause in the contract of every race. I have a couple of weeks before I need to decide on the other race I had in my sights. I think I'll give it some time and make sure I'm progressing the way I hope I will before I commit to that. It's disappointing to think the mental image I had of my first (and likely only) marathon will not come to fruition. It'll take a little time to adjust the mental expectation.... But I'm sure I'll get there. I'm a warrior, and I just need to remember that on the tough days.
6:25 start- 52 degrees
First run in a while where my legs didn't feel any worse at the end then they did at the beginning- which led me to add some distance. It felt good to go a little further then I have in 2 weeks. I feel better about the prospect of getting my mileage back up to what it was, soon. I've had to adjust to the notion that my weekly mileage has become something less then what I used to do in a day. Today's run made me feel like I'll be able to build back up to near what I was doing over the next month or so. Thats a relief. I know I may still have days that are set backs- I'm still adjusting to this new method of running- but I now also know that good days are possible and, with my determination, likely.
I officially backed out of the LA marathon the other day. I traded my registration to run the 5k event they have that weekend- the only other distance they offer. It is officially the most expensive 5k I will have ever run in my life.... the problem of the no refund clause in the contract of every race. I have a couple of weeks before I need to decide on the other race I had in my sights. I think I'll give it some time and make sure I'm progressing the way I hope I will before I commit to that. It's disappointing to think the mental image I had of my first (and likely only) marathon will not come to fruition. It'll take a little time to adjust the mental expectation.... But I'm sure I'll get there. I'm a warrior, and I just need to remember that on the tough days.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Wednesday, Jan 22- Transition runs
3.13m- pace?? (watch error) approx 10:00
6:18 start - mid 50s temp
I am getting better at this new strike point, and the new shoes I got are actually the PERFECT addition. They are positioning my foot in a recipe for success, and finding the sweet spot was much easier today. My calves were still tired form the run the other day, so I backed off the additional half mile. Now that I've completed the run, I feel confident I could have got that extra distance and been ok though. Thats a nice feeling. If my legs recover at the same rate they have after the last 2 runs, I'll add the extra half mile back in on the next one. Its good to make progress and to find the happy medium on the new strike point. the first couple of runs I was pushing too far, but I seem to be finding the right point easier now. This opens up the plans for a replacement marathon this spring.
6:18 start - mid 50s temp
I am getting better at this new strike point, and the new shoes I got are actually the PERFECT addition. They are positioning my foot in a recipe for success, and finding the sweet spot was much easier today. My calves were still tired form the run the other day, so I backed off the additional half mile. Now that I've completed the run, I feel confident I could have got that extra distance and been ok though. Thats a nice feeling. If my legs recover at the same rate they have after the last 2 runs, I'll add the extra half mile back in on the next one. Its good to make progress and to find the happy medium on the new strike point. the first couple of runs I was pushing too far, but I seem to be finding the right point easier now. This opens up the plans for a replacement marathon this spring.
Monday, January 20- Transition run
3.63 m- 9:53pace
8:35 start- 53degrees
Because I recovered so quickly from the Saturday run I was eager to push my limits- so I added a half mile to my distance. WE'll see if that was smart or stupid soon enough. I did find a sweet spot with the new strike point and was able to maintain it for the entirety of the run- which is progress I will gladly take. I was also able to hit the gym thanks to having the day off, so I got extra cardio in there as well. it felt good to really wear myself out again- its been a couple of weeks since I was able to leave it all on the floor, and I really appreciated it.
8:35 start- 53degrees
Because I recovered so quickly from the Saturday run I was eager to push my limits- so I added a half mile to my distance. WE'll see if that was smart or stupid soon enough. I did find a sweet spot with the new strike point and was able to maintain it for the entirety of the run- which is progress I will gladly take. I was also able to hit the gym thanks to having the day off, so I got extra cardio in there as well. it felt good to really wear myself out again- its been a couple of weeks since I was able to leave it all on the floor, and I really appreciated it.
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