So the resumed Half training is going well! I ran 2 miles on the treadmill last Tuesday, early morning. Then Wednesday Kim and I did 4 miles at SCP. We did the 4 miles with intentional walking intervals. One of us would pick a landmark to run to, then we would walk for 60 seconds, and the other one of us would pick the next landmark, followed by 60 seconds of walking and so on and so forth. We had never done timed walking breaks before and it ended up working out really well! It was a VERY consistent run! Our first two miles were the exact same pace!
After my 7 miles! |
At about 5 miles in, I saw a bunch of kids running and two guys on bikes. One of the guys on the bike was in the middle of the path and I was thinking "Why is this dude biking in the middle" and was kind of annoyed. Then he saw me and did a fist pump in the air and started riding toward me with his hand out to give me a high five. When I gave him the high five, I realized that it was Randy, one of the co-owners of GoRun and one of our coaches! It made me feel really good that he acknowledged me and I felt so inspired and glad that I didn't quit my training! I finished strong and was happy with my longest run yet!
I think these longer runs are good! I've gotten to the point where I can lose a couple of miles by just thinking about stuff, and I was never able to do that before!
I also signed up for a 15k on September 9th. My long runs are supposed to be 5 miles next week, followed by 7 miles, and 8 miles, but I think I'm going to do 6 next week, followed by 8 and then the 15k... We will see how this goes!
Right now I'm on a workout streak! It started with the Glow Run last Saturday. It's looked like this:
Aug 11: Glow Run 5k
Aug 12: 35 minutes on the Precor Elliptical and Muscle Pump class
Aug 13: 4 mile run
Aug 14: Hip Hop Hustle
Aug 15: 2 mile run and 2 mile bike ride
Aug 16: 2 mile bike ride and 4 mile run
Aug 17: 5.5 mile bike ride
Aug 18: 7 mile run
Aug 19: 6 mile bike ride
Biking this morning with Elliott |
This week I have scheduled:
Mon: 2 mile run and Zumba?
Tue: 2 mile run and Hip Hop Hustle
Wed: 3 mile run
Thur: Biking
Fri: Biking
Sat: 5-6 mile run
Sun: Muscle Pump and Turbokick
I'll probably do some more biking in there as well, because I'm really enjoying it! I think it is helping with my running also!
Today is Paul's little brothers birthday. He is turning 24! I've known him since he was about 12! We went to eat with other family and a bunch of his friends to a Mexican restaurant that he works at. I had some chips and salsa. I ordered the fish tacos and ate half of it, plus my rice and pinto beans. Afterward, we went with Paul's other younger brother, Mark, and his wife (my BSILF (best sister in law forever)) Jennifer and their daughter Sarah to Orange Leaf. It's a frozen yogurt place. I got a little portion of peanut butter, brownie batter, and banana topped with blueberries and kiwi. I also tasted the watermelon and pineapple! They were all very good!
I also got my Foodie Penpal package in the mail yesterday from Alexandra and can't wait to write about it!!!
Congrats on signing up for the half marathon! I know you'll do a great job :)
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DeleteWOW! You are a workout machine!!! How can you workout everyday??? My legs kill so bad on my rest days! I sometimes have to take two or three days to recuperate. Tonight I almost stopped running right after I started because my legs, knees, and ankles hurt so bad. It is just my weight maybe? Did you have pain after workouts when you first started losing? Did it get better over time as your weight dropped?
ReplyDeleteI don't really hurt after running anymore. This morning after my 7 miles yesterday, my hips were a little sore for about 15 minutes, but I've been fine ever since. I usually am sore the day after Muscle Pump (a weights class) and my abs will be sore after core workouts.
DeleteAt the start of my 7 mile run yesterday, i was cursing myself for biking the 5 miles the day before, but after I warned up I was fine!
Also, I found out earlier this year that working out on sore muscles, actually makes them feel better. I did a TRX workout with a trainer and the next day I could not even sit to go to the bathroom without having to free fall down, but running warmed the muscles up and they felt MUCH better!
I think as you get stronger, you will hurt less! Just keep up the good work!
Woohoo, girl you are a machine!!! :)
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