So, no running happened for me during the Thanksgiving week. Bummer. But, thanksgiving is a big deal for my family. I decided not to sweat it and just enjoy spending the time with my in-laws. I'm happy with that. Running will come. I had an awesome time with the family! :-)
Next up... long run on Sunday with the ARC. On schedule for 6 miles. I still need to figure out my weekly maintenance miles.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
15 Weeks --> R&R NOLA
15 weeks to go! I had an awesome run this morning with the Arvada Running Club and my running buddy Sarah. We seem to run well together. She asked if I run faster or slower when I run alone. She says she runs slower. I tend to run too fast which results in walking part of the run. I'm trying to work on that because I'd really love to run the entire half marathon. I haven't done that yet. Maybe that should be my secondary goal.
Goal #1 - Finish under 2:30
Goal #2 - Run the whole race (not run/walk)
This past week I managed 2 of my 3 running training days, and only 1 of my 3 boot camp days. I missed one run and one boot camp day because of a workshop at work. No biggie. I missed the other boot camp day because I was tired. Lame.
My long run this morning was 6 miles. The long slow distance days are supposed to be very easy and gradually get longer. (The last two Sundays I did about 5 miles each day.) Sarah has a Garmin which helped to keep us on track and make sure we get all our miles done. I still use my iPhone app MapMyRun. (Maybe I'll pick up a Garmin of my own some day.) It was a good run for me. I felt strong and the work felt easy. At the end I felt like I could go a bit longer. I am thinking this is how I want my body to feel during the race. But faster.
Thanksgiving is next week. My plan is to do boot camp on Monday, try to get a run in on Tuesday and to run 6 miles again on Sunday with the ARC. I'll be happy with that.
Goal #1 - Finish under 2:30
Goal #2 - Run the whole race (not run/walk)
This past week I managed 2 of my 3 running training days, and only 1 of my 3 boot camp days. I missed one run and one boot camp day because of a workshop at work. No biggie. I missed the other boot camp day because I was tired. Lame.
My long run this morning was 6 miles. The long slow distance days are supposed to be very easy and gradually get longer. (The last two Sundays I did about 5 miles each day.) Sarah has a Garmin which helped to keep us on track and make sure we get all our miles done. I still use my iPhone app MapMyRun. (Maybe I'll pick up a Garmin of my own some day.) It was a good run for me. I felt strong and the work felt easy. At the end I felt like I could go a bit longer. I am thinking this is how I want my body to feel during the race. But faster.
Thanksgiving is next week. My plan is to do boot camp on Monday, try to get a run in on Tuesday and to run 6 miles again on Sunday with the ARC. I'll be happy with that.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
16 weeks --> R&R NOLA
Happy Birthday To Me!!!!!
I planned to run with the ARC this morning like I have for the past two Sundays but I really felt like going solo today. Not that I don't enjoy the club, because I do. But, having some time to myself was looking more and more enjoyable. So, I did my 5 mile route from home to Starbucks. And I met my lovely hubby there! I like when we do that. I got an earlier start than I would have with the club too. This gave me more time to shower, relax and prepare for my friends and family who were coming over to celebrate with me. Yay!
So, I'm still on track with my training. My plan is to start the actual training plan when we get back from Thanksgiving in New Mexico.
The week looked like this:
Monday - skipped on the boot camp but did a short arm workout
Tuesday - muddy trail run on the path at work (3.46 miles)
Wednesday - mini boot camp (30 min)
Thursday - brisk walk on a busy day (40 min)
Friday - Boot camp with the Angels (600 workout)
Saturday - rest
Sunday - 5.29 miles
Next week's plan:
Monday - yoga with the Angels
Tuesday - 3-5 miles
Wednesday - boot camp
Thursday - 3-5 miles
Friday - boot camp or rest
Saturday - rest
Sunday - ARC LSD
I'm still trying to figure out the rest days. If we can do one day a week of yoga that would help.
And the Saints won! What a great birthday
I planned to run with the ARC this morning like I have for the past two Sundays but I really felt like going solo today. Not that I don't enjoy the club, because I do. But, having some time to myself was looking more and more enjoyable. So, I did my 5 mile route from home to Starbucks. And I met my lovely hubby there! I like when we do that. I got an earlier start than I would have with the club too. This gave me more time to shower, relax and prepare for my friends and family who were coming over to celebrate with me. Yay!
So, I'm still on track with my training. My plan is to start the actual training plan when we get back from Thanksgiving in New Mexico.
The week looked like this:
Monday - skipped on the boot camp but did a short arm workout
Tuesday - muddy trail run on the path at work (3.46 miles)
Wednesday - mini boot camp (30 min)
Thursday - brisk walk on a busy day (40 min)
Friday - Boot camp with the Angels (600 workout)
Saturday - rest
Sunday - 5.29 miles
Next week's plan:
Monday - yoga with the Angels
Tuesday - 3-5 miles
Wednesday - boot camp
Thursday - 3-5 miles
Friday - boot camp or rest
Saturday - rest
Sunday - ARC LSD
I'm still trying to figure out the rest days. If we can do one day a week of yoga that would help.
And the Saints won! What a great birthday
Thursday, November 10, 2011
R&R NOLA Route Published!
http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/files/2011/03/MG_12_CourseMap_CR-small.pdf
I am so pumped!! Just after the 2 mile mark and the again just after the 6 mile mark, I'll be running right past my aunt's apartment on St. Charles Avenue. At about the 12.5 mile mark I'll run right past my high school!
I can't wait! I'm super super excited! :-)
I ran about 3.5 miles yesterday. Today I have plans for a run at 3pm. Sunday with the club for 5 miles. Sunday is my birthday. :-)
I am so pumped!! Just after the 2 mile mark and the again just after the 6 mile mark, I'll be running right past my aunt's apartment on St. Charles Avenue. At about the 12.5 mile mark I'll run right past my high school!
I can't wait! I'm super super excited! :-)
I ran about 3.5 miles yesterday. Today I have plans for a run at 3pm. Sunday with the club for 5 miles. Sunday is my birthday. :-)
Sunday, November 6, 2011
17 weeks --> R&R NOLA
I didn't get any runs in during the week. Not sure how that happened. Oh, wait, I remember. Snow storm Wednesday followed by life. Anyway... I did manage to run with the ARC today. I did a slow and easy 4.67 miles. It was billed as 5 miles. Next Sunday I think I'll make sure to get 5 miles. Coach suggested to stay at 5 miles next week as well. The following weekend I'll bump up the mileage. I also chatted with her on the last mile of our run. She said that hill workouts could replace speed workouts. She suggested the Carr St. hill as a great workout and that I should build up to 8 repeats of that hill. 8?! Ok. Something to strive for to meet my goal.
I'm still not sure of my "official" training plan to meet my 2:30 goal. But, right now I'm focusing on making training a habit. It wasn't last week. This weekend the time changed. I'm hoping that helps. My plan for the week is 30 minutes on the treadmill on Tuesday. Maybe a Thursday trail run or a lunch run of about 3-4 miles. Sunday long run with the ARC. One week at a time. Taking care of my own business.
I'm still not sure of my "official" training plan to meet my 2:30 goal. But, right now I'm focusing on making training a habit. It wasn't last week. This weekend the time changed. I'm hoping that helps. My plan for the week is 30 minutes on the treadmill on Tuesday. Maybe a Thursday trail run or a lunch run of about 3-4 miles. Sunday long run with the ARC. One week at a time. Taking care of my own business.
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