Goal:9 Miles LSD
Food Previous Day: H20, Non-Fat Latte, Pretzels, Ruby Minis, Fries and Salad Bar (NEED TO IMPROVE NUTRITION INTAKE)
Sleep: 7 Hours
Pre-Run Food: Gatorade and Peanut Butter
Weather: Sunny, Warm, Breezy
Pavement Time:7:00 AM
Run Duration: 1:33
Average Pace: 10:29 min/mile
Actual Distance Completed: 8.95
It was so nice to get home on Friday and run at home with some local running friends.
Travel days are hard for nutrition/hydration/resting/moving, etc.
Woke up at 6:15 am, to meet at the South Creek Trail at FF & Battlefield. I was so tired when I woke up and hoped that Doug would cancel. (Glad he didn't).
Got to the trail at 7:00, Doug was already there and Leanne pulled in immediately following. We were waiting for Cheryl to show up... We hear someone from the trail...turn around and there is Cheryl... she rode her bike from home. They locked the bike up and we were all 4 on the trail.
I LOVE IT when we have a group of people running.
We were about a mile or so in and a runner came up behind us and announced he was approaching to the left. I look up and there goes Paul M...BLAZING by us... (also recovering from an injury that kept him from running for a few months).
As I say his name, he looks back and then practically has to come to a screeching halt to run at our pace. :) All I could picture was the Tortoise and the Hare... It seemed to be an effort, on his part, to run at our pace...
He inquires as to how many miles we are aiming for today - 9 miles... ask him how far he is going... 30!!!!! THIRTY MILES!!!
I absolutely adore Paul... he is a friend of Jason's from school. As I re-entered the running world last year, he was one of my biggest cheerleaders... giving me advice and encouragement, even though we didn't REALLY know each other, except through the world of Facebook.
As he says goodbye.... he kicks it into high gear and is out of sight before we know it.
The morning was beautiful... Cheryl was doing great considering she is getting over plantar fasciitis. We were almost 3 miles in and my body decided to rebel against me and my zone. I felt as if I could have ran all day. Cheryl was planning to run 30 minutes, turn around, get her bike and ride home.
I 'ditched' (literally) the group and Cheryl turned around at that time. For whatever reason, I accidentally stopped my GPS and ended my run... FRUSTRATING!!!! I am not addicted to my technology, except for the distance I am going...
I got back on the trail, started my GPS, and set a good pace, to catch up with Doug and Leanne. I could see them and was on track to catch up with them.
I was making sure to hydrate regularly as it was beginning to heat up. Once you get outside of the Japanese Gardens, there is little shade and the trail becomes concrete in several areas.
Leanne and Doug were in sight, and as I crossed over the street coming up to Campbell, I didn't see them. I could feel that my body was starting to feel dehyrdrated, even though I was hydrating regularly. I ran to the bridge and turned around. I didn't feel like my body had enough to go farther or look for them if they had turned off of the trail.
As I approached the Kansas Expressway pedestrian overpass, my body was going on strike... There was no way I was going to make it to my car without my belly just completely going against me... Panic was setting in... After stopping for a few minutes (Again stopped my GPS for some reason), I look up and there's Doug and Leanne...
I rejoined them and we started into the gardens. I have a mind block each time I re-enter the gardens and just want to shut down... I think I need a different starting point and route to run during my next long run.
As we were about a mile and 1/2 out, another act of rebellion. At this point, I am frustrated and angry... I JUST WANT TO RUN!!!!! I want to get in a ZONE and run... no distractions from my stomach... NONE...if it would just behave and let me go...
Again, I drop back as Leanne and Doug go ahead of me... I regroup and start back up (didn't touch my GPS). I do not feel well. My head is struggling from not enough hydration... my stomach is upset... my innerself is frustrated....
I am coming up on two women walking, announce myself and they both commented how quiet I was. I loved hearing this as it is my goal to have a nice stride that does not sound like I am pounding the pavement.
As I make one of the final curves of the trail, there is Cheryls smiling, familiar face... she is on her bike headed home. Another curve and there is Doug... He is always good to come back and finish with me, if I have had to take a detour....
I really like running with anyone in this group... It is truly each person for themselves, but also, supporting one another... I do not want to break someone elses zone, pace, goals, etc...
I finished all of my hydration bottles, got to the car and finished my bottle of gatorade... went to Git-N-Go and got a large iced water and chocolate milk.... I really wanted to try and defer this dehydration headache. They usually keep me down all day. It is miserable.
I get home and Dylan does not feel well at all. I talk with Jason, who didn't go because he was helping a friend, and his belly had acted up also...
What is in common with the three of us... we all had Ruby Tuesdays 'Ruby Mini's' the night before....It seems there may be a reason diamonds are a girls best friend.
Dylan and I are headed to Minnesota this coming week... I will be running solo and unfortunately, the area I will be in does not have amazing trails like what I experienced at Dodge Park. Hoping for some great runs while I am there...
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Back to Life, Back to Reality
Goal:5 Miles Hills
Food Previous Day: Spicy tomato juice, h20 was not normal intake, dinner guacamole, chips/salsa & non-fat chai latte
Sleep: 4 Hours
Pre-Run Food: Banana and OJ
Weather: Sunny, a slight breeze and humid
Pavement Time:6:15 am
Run Duration: 59:23
Average Pace: 10:59 min/mile
Actual Distance Completed: 5.4 miles no hills
Doug and I ran at Dodge Park in Sterling Heights, MI. I ran here in the fall/winter, but did not feel comfortable 'crossing the bridge' into the wooded area. Boy was I missing out.
As we crossed the bridge and entered the trail, it was breathtaking. Early am, the trees are green and full, yet they were sending in rays of sunshine. It was so quiet and peaceful in there. There was no indication that we were near 'the motor city'... The place I really disliked this past winter.
There was so much life in there... Squirrels are everywhere and not 'scared'... They have black squirrels, which I have only seen in DC.
As we started down one of the paths, there was quite the ruckus on our left. We look over and there are 3 'toddler' raccoons, scurrying up the trees. They were so curious, afraid and brave all at the same time.
For those of you that have followed me in the past, I had no 'issues' today. Before we left the hotel, I ran about 4/10 of a mile on the treadmill... It worked.
My plan called for 5 miles of hills today. However, there are no hills in this area. Dougs plan called for 45-55 minutes of running (he is doing chi running). Google it and research it. Very interesting.
Since there were no hills, I had decided to 'just run' and see what I could get in by running with doug for the duration.
This is my first full week of getting ALL RUNS IN DURING THE AM! It is most definitely the way to go. So much cooler, the world is coming to life and you see it before it becomes a rat race... Such a great way to start the day.
It's these types of runs that keep me laced up and running.
Our run went through timber, a small field and by a stream.
I was sad that our run was coming to an end, but was so thankful that God has given me a strong mind to become a runner and enjoy these types of experiences.
Doug and I crossed the bridge back into the park area and the temperature difference was noticeable and the fact that we were back to life, back to reality. In a little over an hour we would have eaten breakfast, showered, in our business clothes and onsite with clients.
We finished up with 5.4 miles...
Food Previous Day: Spicy tomato juice, h20 was not normal intake, dinner guacamole, chips/salsa & non-fat chai latte
Sleep: 4 Hours
Pre-Run Food: Banana and OJ
Weather: Sunny, a slight breeze and humid
Pavement Time:6:15 am
Run Duration: 59:23
Average Pace: 10:59 min/mile
Actual Distance Completed: 5.4 miles no hills
Doug and I ran at Dodge Park in Sterling Heights, MI. I ran here in the fall/winter, but did not feel comfortable 'crossing the bridge' into the wooded area. Boy was I missing out.
As we crossed the bridge and entered the trail, it was breathtaking. Early am, the trees are green and full, yet they were sending in rays of sunshine. It was so quiet and peaceful in there. There was no indication that we were near 'the motor city'... The place I really disliked this past winter.
There was so much life in there... Squirrels are everywhere and not 'scared'... They have black squirrels, which I have only seen in DC.
As we started down one of the paths, there was quite the ruckus on our left. We look over and there are 3 'toddler' raccoons, scurrying up the trees. They were so curious, afraid and brave all at the same time.
For those of you that have followed me in the past, I had no 'issues' today. Before we left the hotel, I ran about 4/10 of a mile on the treadmill... It worked.
My plan called for 5 miles of hills today. However, there are no hills in this area. Dougs plan called for 45-55 minutes of running (he is doing chi running). Google it and research it. Very interesting.
Since there were no hills, I had decided to 'just run' and see what I could get in by running with doug for the duration.
This is my first full week of getting ALL RUNS IN DURING THE AM! It is most definitely the way to go. So much cooler, the world is coming to life and you see it before it becomes a rat race... Such a great way to start the day.
It's these types of runs that keep me laced up and running.
Our run went through timber, a small field and by a stream.
I was sad that our run was coming to an end, but was so thankful that God has given me a strong mind to become a runner and enjoy these types of experiences.
Doug and I crossed the bridge back into the park area and the temperature difference was noticeable and the fact that we were back to life, back to reality. In a little over an hour we would have eaten breakfast, showered, in our business clothes and onsite with clients.
We finished up with 5.4 miles...
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Chicago Preparation
It has been a LONG time since I have blogged about my running. I have many excuses as to why, but none of them matter and I vow to be better at it.
I am disappointed in myself for not blogging about the Austin Marathon that I worked so hard to complete... It was a great experience, which led me to register for the Chicago Bank of America 2012 Marathon, October 7.
I have continued to run and maintain 9-10 mile distances, at the most. Most typically 5-7 miles is most common.
Over the next 16 weeks, my blog will be about the expreriences leading up to Chicago. I have 3 friends who will be running in the Chicago Marathon, friends going to support and of course my amazing husband JB.
DAY ONE CHICAGO TRAINING
Goal: 3 Miles Easy
Food Previous Day: Oatmeal, Bowl of Chocolate Cheerios, Almonds, Pretzels, Chocolate Animal Crackers, Edamame (steamed) and pizza (I do not like chocolate, and just realized I had 2 forms of chocolate food), LOTS of WATER
Sleep: Asleep on couch, watching a movie, around 9:30, to bed around 10:30 and up at 6:10 AM
Todays Food: Strawberry/Banana GU Gel, Water
Weather: I didn't check the temperature, but it was sunny, slight breeze, beautiful day to run
Pavement Time: 7:00 AM
Run Duration: 29.23
Average Pace: 9:38 min/mile
Actual Distance Completed: 3.05 miles
Several things have changed since my last blog.
Headed out the door as Dylan was pulling out of driveway for weights/conditioning.
Today was 3 easy miles and I have found a 3 mile route that I really like right now.
I run through a neighborhood and about the time I get there, garage doors are opening and people leaving for their jobs. I love this because it gives me a temporary sense of routine. Since I travel so much, I feel like I miss out on a 'normal' life, getting up, kids ready, driving the same route to work, doing the same thing each day, drive home, water the yard, etc.
I leave the neighborhood and run on a trail, where the 'sidewalk ends' and circle back, head back into my old neighborhood and then home.
Todays run seemed faster than usual and ends up that it was.
Running in the AM is proving to be my favorite. It gets my day started the right way and allows me to have extra time in the day.
I left for Detroit today and look forward to running in familiar and new territory. I will have a running partner tomorrow, Doug, who I am traveling with.
Just remember, you never come back from walking, running, biking, working out, being active and think to yourself 'I really regret doing that'....but you do regret not doing anything.
Lace up and go do something active and healthy...
I am disappointed in myself for not blogging about the Austin Marathon that I worked so hard to complete... It was a great experience, which led me to register for the Chicago Bank of America 2012 Marathon, October 7.
I have continued to run and maintain 9-10 mile distances, at the most. Most typically 5-7 miles is most common.
Over the next 16 weeks, my blog will be about the expreriences leading up to Chicago. I have 3 friends who will be running in the Chicago Marathon, friends going to support and of course my amazing husband JB.
DAY ONE CHICAGO TRAINING
Goal: 3 Miles Easy
Food Previous Day: Oatmeal, Bowl of Chocolate Cheerios, Almonds, Pretzels, Chocolate Animal Crackers, Edamame (steamed) and pizza (I do not like chocolate, and just realized I had 2 forms of chocolate food), LOTS of WATER
Sleep: Asleep on couch, watching a movie, around 9:30, to bed around 10:30 and up at 6:10 AM
Todays Food: Strawberry/Banana GU Gel, Water
Weather: I didn't check the temperature, but it was sunny, slight breeze, beautiful day to run
Pavement Time: 7:00 AM
Run Duration: 29.23
Average Pace: 9:38 min/mile
Actual Distance Completed: 3.05 miles
Several things have changed since my last blog.
- My knee is no longer hurting... figured out it was lack of stretching my quads... SO MUCH BETTER!!!
- My other 'issues' that I used to write about quite often, are improving. I am in tune with my body and paying attention
- Dylan is driving now, which frees up time to run, because we no longer have to plan runs around drop off/pick up times
- No more music on runs
- 2 toenails missing (due to previous running shoes not being fitted properly)
Headed out the door as Dylan was pulling out of driveway for weights/conditioning.
Today was 3 easy miles and I have found a 3 mile route that I really like right now.
I run through a neighborhood and about the time I get there, garage doors are opening and people leaving for their jobs. I love this because it gives me a temporary sense of routine. Since I travel so much, I feel like I miss out on a 'normal' life, getting up, kids ready, driving the same route to work, doing the same thing each day, drive home, water the yard, etc.
I leave the neighborhood and run on a trail, where the 'sidewalk ends' and circle back, head back into my old neighborhood and then home.
Todays run seemed faster than usual and ends up that it was.
Running in the AM is proving to be my favorite. It gets my day started the right way and allows me to have extra time in the day.
I left for Detroit today and look forward to running in familiar and new territory. I will have a running partner tomorrow, Doug, who I am traveling with.
Just remember, you never come back from walking, running, biking, working out, being active and think to yourself 'I really regret doing that'....but you do regret not doing anything.
Lace up and go do something active and healthy...
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