Well ladies and gentlemen, it's official.
I will not be running Philly. I more than likely will not be running any halfs in the next few months. Even though I did run 10m about a month ago, my training has been lackluster at best. The majority is health related. My sinuses are still shitty. My headaches have returned. My allergy shots are kicking butt. I have a reaction every other week and it's exhausting. I am exhausted.
I haven't trained properly and I don't see why I should spend more money on the race (hotel, etc) when I can run a bunch of halfs in the spring right here in Central Park (0.4m from my apt).
So. There it is. It's hard. It's really hard to admit I can't do this. It's frustrating to have these issues but I always have to keep in mind, it could be worse, I could be so sick instead of just nagging annoying sick.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
As you can all probably tell, I'm not really feeling it this 'season'. I don't know why that is, I really don't but I intend to force feed myself running to get through the next few weeks leading right up until Thanksgiving. I chose this. I chose to race in Philly. Why can't I focus?
I was sick last week with a cold/fighting off the office disease everyone had. Pretty nasty. I am still feeling slightly under the weather but overall, OK. I worked out Friday, Saturday and walked Sunday (is walking 5m a workout?? I think its not, its just part of being healthy?). Yesterday I went to FlyBarre. FlyBarre is FlyWheel's (the Soul Cycle spin out) answer to the Bar Method. I can't really explain what the routine was like but it was massive repetition, small movements and you used a bar, a ball and some bands. Basically, hell. My legs hurt so much and my ass does too. It's weird hurt though, it's intenal hurt. like as if your leg's internal deep muscles were exhausted. Very interesting. I will be attending next week as well.
Tonight is a 4m run with TNT. I need to get back into it. My race is Nov 20. Plenty of time. In fact it's 6 weekends away. I ran 10m the weekend before last. 9.25 the week before that (as my long runs). I need to have more faith in myself.
We'll see.
On the allergy shot side, i am dying! Allergy shots are the worst. They are so archaic. They burn, they itch, they're terrible!!!
I was sick last week with a cold/fighting off the office disease everyone had. Pretty nasty. I am still feeling slightly under the weather but overall, OK. I worked out Friday, Saturday and walked Sunday (is walking 5m a workout?? I think its not, its just part of being healthy?). Yesterday I went to FlyBarre. FlyBarre is FlyWheel's (the Soul Cycle spin out) answer to the Bar Method. I can't really explain what the routine was like but it was massive repetition, small movements and you used a bar, a ball and some bands. Basically, hell. My legs hurt so much and my ass does too. It's weird hurt though, it's intenal hurt. like as if your leg's internal deep muscles were exhausted. Very interesting. I will be attending next week as well.
Tonight is a 4m run with TNT. I need to get back into it. My race is Nov 20. Plenty of time. In fact it's 6 weekends away. I ran 10m the weekend before last. 9.25 the week before that (as my long runs). I need to have more faith in myself.
We'll see.
On the allergy shot side, i am dying! Allergy shots are the worst. They are so archaic. They burn, they itch, they're terrible!!!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Long Run, done and done
I ran 10m yesterday. What amazing weather. I ran with TNT up and down the West Side Highway. I wore compression socks post run and I think they definitely help, BUT my legs were sore sore sore. I think I'm jsut not as conditioned as I once was. I have 2 months until the Phila half so I have some time to play with.
Staten Isle half is in jeopardy. I forgot friends were in town that weekend for a girls weekend with my mom. I think our day is so jammed packed Fri/Sat that a race starting at 7 am in SI is just not feasible. If the point of a race is to see how I will run, I def don't think that's it. It won't be indicative at all. So now, I don't know what to do. Do I run Gretes Gallop instead? The Phila half is 11/20 and Gretes is the weekend after next and SI is 10/9.
That's all. Nothing else to report.
Staten Isle half is in jeopardy. I forgot friends were in town that weekend for a girls weekend with my mom. I think our day is so jammed packed Fri/Sat that a race starting at 7 am in SI is just not feasible. If the point of a race is to see how I will run, I def don't think that's it. It won't be indicative at all. So now, I don't know what to do. Do I run Gretes Gallop instead? The Phila half is 11/20 and Gretes is the weekend after next and SI is 10/9.
That's all. Nothing else to report.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Long Run
I am scheduled to run 9m as my long run this weekend in prep for the Phila half. I am also running the Staten Island half on 10/9 as a pre race so I need to be ready to run 13.1m for that date as well.
I love 9m. Here's why. It's easy to run. Sounds silly but its true. I walked out of work at 5:07 today which is a record by like 3 hours. I typically leave much later but made it clear given my impending trip tomorrow am that I needed to be out the door early for personal stuff. My personal stuff was running. Not packing, not organizing, not cleaning, not a manicure, but running. It was pretty muggy when I walked out of my office so I immediately nixed my plan of running from my house, doing a 5m loop and 2 reservoir loops before running home.
I ran at the gym.
For the long term blog followers, you know I love running long at the gym. I love it (I think) because its so controlled. I know how fast I am going, I can break up the run into smaller pieces more visibly, I can switch treadmills (a frequent strategy in prior marathon training seasons) and the best part ever- unlimited supply of water and bathrooms. Perfect for me.
I like to run 9,12,15 and 18m at the gym. I've done all of these in fact. I can remember 1x before we went to a wedding that I ran 18m at the gym because it was a monsoon outside. I can remember last Sept while in Vegas for a friends bday I woke up early to run 12m in the gym (for $35 an entrance fee).
I am a numbers person. I have slight OCD with numbers. I like running 3m. It's easy. It flies by. I ran 3 sets of 3m. It feels 10023 times shorter than running 9m and letting the mileage tick up on the treadmill. I ran at a steady 11:15 pace and did a hilly course. Well by hilly I should say mild hills. LOL. Average of 2.0. That's no hills, huh?
I stop the treadmill to reset after every 3m. Makes me chuckle when Im drenched in sweat and the treadmill says 2m (but I've really run 8). Let them stare, I say.
Saturday will be a short run in Michigan- looking forward to it!
I love 9m. Here's why. It's easy to run. Sounds silly but its true. I walked out of work at 5:07 today which is a record by like 3 hours. I typically leave much later but made it clear given my impending trip tomorrow am that I needed to be out the door early for personal stuff. My personal stuff was running. Not packing, not organizing, not cleaning, not a manicure, but running. It was pretty muggy when I walked out of my office so I immediately nixed my plan of running from my house, doing a 5m loop and 2 reservoir loops before running home.
I ran at the gym.
For the long term blog followers, you know I love running long at the gym. I love it (I think) because its so controlled. I know how fast I am going, I can break up the run into smaller pieces more visibly, I can switch treadmills (a frequent strategy in prior marathon training seasons) and the best part ever- unlimited supply of water and bathrooms. Perfect for me.
I like to run 9,12,15 and 18m at the gym. I've done all of these in fact. I can remember 1x before we went to a wedding that I ran 18m at the gym because it was a monsoon outside. I can remember last Sept while in Vegas for a friends bday I woke up early to run 12m in the gym (for $35 an entrance fee).
I am a numbers person. I have slight OCD with numbers. I like running 3m. It's easy. It flies by. I ran 3 sets of 3m. It feels 10023 times shorter than running 9m and letting the mileage tick up on the treadmill. I ran at a steady 11:15 pace and did a hilly course. Well by hilly I should say mild hills. LOL. Average of 2.0. That's no hills, huh?
I stop the treadmill to reset after every 3m. Makes me chuckle when Im drenched in sweat and the treadmill says 2m (but I've really run 8). Let them stare, I say.
Saturday will be a short run in Michigan- looking forward to it!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Another Notch, Another Run
Ran a full 3m on the treadmill yesterday. "Strongest' 3-miler yet, well since I've been back anyway. I still get really tired but less so each time. I suppose it is all about conditioning. It's been about a month since my surgery so time to kick it in gear.
I am still running the Phila half on 11/20. My goal time is 2:10. We'll see how acheievable that is. SHould be nice weather at the very least. I am running the Staten Island half as my training test run. That is in October. I am also running the 5 miler kickoff in the park on marathon week- should give me some speed testing. Other than that. I need a real plan now that I can run so today, because it's Friday, I made one. I did it in Excel. Spent a lot of time on it. Can't post it here because my pc skills are lacking.
So I'll leave you with a beach pic of myself I love...
HAPPY WKD!
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I am still running the Phila half on 11/20. My goal time is 2:10. We'll see how acheievable that is. SHould be nice weather at the very least. I am running the Staten Island half as my training test run. That is in October. I am also running the 5 miler kickoff in the park on marathon week- should give me some speed testing. Other than that. I need a real plan now that I can run so today, because it's Friday, I made one. I did it in Excel. Spent a lot of time on it. Can't post it here because my pc skills are lacking.
So I'll leave you with a beach pic of myself I love...
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Finally a hill workout
So last week's hill workout was miserable. Last Thursdays run was also miserable. My legs feel like lead and I am exhausted and really out of breathe. So much so, that I skipped this weekends run in order to give myself more resting time.
Dum dum dum.... yesterday was scheduled as a hill workout. This week marks 15 weeks until the half. I know it's a lot of time, but I wanted to really work on speedwork and strength and here I am hardly able to run 3 miles at a 12 min pace- HOW did that even happen. I blame the anesthesia. Nothing else changed. The day before surgery I ran 2m at a 10:45 pace PRE hour long trainer workout. That was three weeks ago today. Insane.
So yesterday I did my hill workout which went something like this: 1) Warm up for 10 min (I walked 5 and ran! yes ran! 5 minutes (at 12min pace but still) and then did 5 intervals of hills. Each interval was 2 min at 4.0 incline at 5.0mph pace followed by 1 min of 5.2mph pace (11:30) followed by 3 min of recovery (where I walked- recovery is recovery). Then after the 5 intervals I ran another 5 min and then walked 3. Overall it was a 46ish min workout (the last interval i didnt do the 3 min of walking, I walked 1 and ran 5) so that was really satisfying.
I am def starting to feel better. my stitches in my nose even partially came out! hooray! Almost three weeks later but oh well.
I am hopeful that this Thursday I will be able to run another 3-4m and attempt to run 4-5m this Sunday/Saturday but know that if I run 3m its still the first week I've been able to run 3x so take it for what it is. I know there is plenty of time, but jeez! Meanwhile, our bike race is in 6 weeks and I've only ridden my bike once. WHOOPS.
Dum dum dum.... yesterday was scheduled as a hill workout. This week marks 15 weeks until the half. I know it's a lot of time, but I wanted to really work on speedwork and strength and here I am hardly able to run 3 miles at a 12 min pace- HOW did that even happen. I blame the anesthesia. Nothing else changed. The day before surgery I ran 2m at a 10:45 pace PRE hour long trainer workout. That was three weeks ago today. Insane.
So yesterday I did my hill workout which went something like this: 1) Warm up for 10 min (I walked 5 and ran! yes ran! 5 minutes (at 12min pace but still) and then did 5 intervals of hills. Each interval was 2 min at 4.0 incline at 5.0mph pace followed by 1 min of 5.2mph pace (11:30) followed by 3 min of recovery (where I walked- recovery is recovery). Then after the 5 intervals I ran another 5 min and then walked 3. Overall it was a 46ish min workout (the last interval i didnt do the 3 min of walking, I walked 1 and ran 5) so that was really satisfying.
I am def starting to feel better. my stitches in my nose even partially came out! hooray! Almost three weeks later but oh well.
I am hopeful that this Thursday I will be able to run another 3-4m and attempt to run 4-5m this Sunday/Saturday but know that if I run 3m its still the first week I've been able to run 3x so take it for what it is. I know there is plenty of time, but jeez! Meanwhile, our bike race is in 6 weeks and I've only ridden my bike once. WHOOPS.
Monday, August 8, 2011
The pluses and minuses
So I've been MIA, I've been sleeping and working mostly. It's been a much tougher recovery than anticipated. I slept about 14-15 hours yesterday. Uhm yeah. Friday I slept 8 and then took a 2 hour nap on the beach. Right. BUsy days huh?
The pluses:
The minuses:
This week's plan:
today- 35 min weights workout
tomorrow- hills on the treadmill- i'm not ready for humidity yet, I can barely get the run down!
wednesday- off or late night yoga
thursday- run with perhaps abs at the end
friday- yoga
saturday- off
sunday- run
rinse and repeat.
The pluses:
- I can touch my nose without being in pain
- I can breathe normally again
- I can shower facing the showerhead again
- I am healthy enough to go to the gym
The minuses:
- A wave breaking in my face this weekend almost sent me into a panic
- My stiches are coming partially undone but not completely which leaves me with strings hanging out of my nose that I have to shove back in
- Cutting said strings is excruciating
- The gym is rough, my stomach is still a mess and I'm more sweaty and more out of breathe than usual
This week's plan:
today- 35 min weights workout
tomorrow- hills on the treadmill- i'm not ready for humidity yet, I can barely get the run down!
wednesday- off or late night yoga
thursday- run with perhaps abs at the end
friday- yoga
saturday- off
sunday- run
rinse and repeat.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
How did 3.5m get to be so hard?
It's unclear to me why running gets so hard if you don't run for a while, at least consistently anyway. I guess it's like anything, if it were easy, everyone would do it. Running is hard sometimes. Getting back in the routine is not the easiest. This is my second week of 3x a week runs. It's tough. My legs feel so heavy from the trainer so it's tough to get moving. I even tripped a few times! It was pretty funny.
I've been running at the gym during the week. I am still chicken shit to run outside lest give myself a migraine unnecessarily. Saturdays I will run with TNT. I didn't run with them last night because my stomach gave me some issues and I was tired. Oh, and because I was chicken shit. Let's not forget that one.
My surgery is July 28th, a Thursday. I don't think I can run for 2 weeks after. SO BORING! I don't think I'll be able to run the Bronx half if that's the case. We'll see I suppose. Right now I am trying to focus on current mileage and getting back into it. I am completely not out of shape, just not in excellent running condition (if that makes sense).
That's all I've got. Not super interesting.
I've been running at the gym during the week. I am still chicken shit to run outside lest give myself a migraine unnecessarily. Saturdays I will run with TNT. I didn't run with them last night because my stomach gave me some issues and I was tired. Oh, and because I was chicken shit. Let's not forget that one.
My surgery is July 28th, a Thursday. I don't think I can run for 2 weeks after. SO BORING! I don't think I'll be able to run the Bronx half if that's the case. We'll see I suppose. Right now I am trying to focus on current mileage and getting back into it. I am completely not out of shape, just not in excellent running condition (if that makes sense).
That's all I've got. Not super interesting.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Welcome to SUmmer
Happy June 1st everyone! It is a hot one out there. I am not used to being completely sweaty upon arrival to work post subway and 10 min walk. It's gross!
I have been quite down in the dumps lately. I have gained a bit of weight (unclear why?) and have been working quite a bit as well. I've been quite stressed to be perfectly honest.
On other fronts I've been suffering from migraines which are apparently allergy/deviated septum related which means I am a septoplasty candidate and my surgery is scheduled on July 28th. This is good because I hope it will help w the headaches and the weird plugged ear thing I get when I run sometimes but it's bad because its depressing and a bit scary.
I havent been running because I've been trying to stay away from the park. We'll see.
I have been spinning 2-3x a week, going to yoga 1-2x and working out w the trainer 1-2x a week. I'm hoping something will give. It's so freaking tough to get eating under control a) when you're at work for 12-14 hours a day and b) when I'm traveling.
I need to get on schedule for the Bronx half. I am determined to run even though I'll have had surgery not too long before (a month). I'll have to be super on my training in order to pull it out. I will need all of June and July to get the mileage back up there. We shall see. I am starting next week ;)
Nothing else to report. An SF trip is on the horizon for Sun-Tues. Awesome, more travel, perhaps a bit less stress? We'll see.
I have been quite down in the dumps lately. I have gained a bit of weight (unclear why?) and have been working quite a bit as well. I've been quite stressed to be perfectly honest.
On other fronts I've been suffering from migraines which are apparently allergy/deviated septum related which means I am a septoplasty candidate and my surgery is scheduled on July 28th. This is good because I hope it will help w the headaches and the weird plugged ear thing I get when I run sometimes but it's bad because its depressing and a bit scary.
I havent been running because I've been trying to stay away from the park. We'll see.
I have been spinning 2-3x a week, going to yoga 1-2x and working out w the trainer 1-2x a week. I'm hoping something will give. It's so freaking tough to get eating under control a) when you're at work for 12-14 hours a day and b) when I'm traveling.
I need to get on schedule for the Bronx half. I am determined to run even though I'll have had surgery not too long before (a month). I'll have to be super on my training in order to pull it out. I will need all of June and July to get the mileage back up there. We shall see. I am starting next week ;)
Nothing else to report. An SF trip is on the horizon for Sun-Tues. Awesome, more travel, perhaps a bit less stress? We'll see.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Running down no dreams?
I ran Thursday when I got back into town last week. Was super weird to run up and down the West Side after having run on the beach the am before. Really made me think of how varied running can be.
I unfortunately spent the next 3 days in bed with a terrible migraine which I imagined was brought on by my allergies which have been awful this season. Tuesday I then proceeded to have a terrible neckache/stiff neck which I assume is related to holding my head still while I had the migraine. Oy vey!
I forgot I had signed up for the Healthy Kidney 10-k this weekend. Whoops. I hope to get out and run tomorrow am before work. Friday I have another session with my trainer. I really need to watch what I'm eating and work out more. I've gained a few pounds which I am not happy about. I also think my dry cleaners has majorly shrunk my pants (honest their tight in the crotch! like what?) which isnt helping!!
Nothing else to report. It'll be a busy weekend but that's normal, right?
I unfortunately spent the next 3 days in bed with a terrible migraine which I imagined was brought on by my allergies which have been awful this season. Tuesday I then proceeded to have a terrible neckache/stiff neck which I assume is related to holding my head still while I had the migraine. Oy vey!
I forgot I had signed up for the Healthy Kidney 10-k this weekend. Whoops. I hope to get out and run tomorrow am before work. Friday I have another session with my trainer. I really need to watch what I'm eating and work out more. I've gained a few pounds which I am not happy about. I also think my dry cleaners has majorly shrunk my pants (honest their tight in the crotch! like what?) which isnt helping!!
Nothing else to report. It'll be a busy weekend but that's normal, right?
Friday, April 22, 2011
My last run
So I havent run in a while, well not consistently. I have been using the dreaded elliptical (which Ive come to not mind lately). I am itching to run again.
Last night I went on a 3.6m run/walk with my boss. I talked the whole time and had no issues with the hills and talking in CP. That made me feel really strong. I couldve run more but was time constrained on the back end and we started really late since we both got caught up at work. For whatever reason it was nice to feel 'strong'.
I am currently up, headed to the gym, and then will continue on with some errands. I need to pack myself and my bf and get ready for my work trip which is tacked onto vacation. It's a lot of bags to say the least. And a lot to remember between vacation, a wedding and a work trip. All int he Caribbean mind you. Work attire in the Caribbean is tricky. I also need to stop by the office and catch up on a few things, clean my desk, AND get my pc. Somehow making sure I was fully organized yesterday was super overwhelming. The nail place I love (and need to go to) is over there anyway so I figured, hell whats the difference.
I am super excited for warm weather. I am bringing my running shoes, skirt and a few tops. Some tennis stuff too and will wash it out as necessary. I only brought 3 outfits and we'll be in Virgin Gorda/St Thomas for 7 days. Not a great ratio, but hey, we'll hike and swim and be active and I am so excited. I am also excited to lounge and sleep.
This week was a weird busy one for me. Monday I did weights for 45 min. Tuesday I missed bc I was exhausted and wanted to run outside. Wednesday I had my trainer and did 30 min elliptical. Last night I ran for call it 40 odd minutes. I am headed to the gym now to get 30 min of elliptical in and then an hour of weights w the trainer. It's the best I can do right? Well honestly, for this week it felt like it. I was at work from 830-9 Monday, 730-9 Tuesday, 9-10 Wednesday and then yesterday was an easy day clocking in from 845-730.
Anyway back to running. I might be here for the womens 10-k now so I am hopefully going to sign up for that soon. I need more goals though, tangible, soon-ish ones!!!
Last night I went on a 3.6m run/walk with my boss. I talked the whole time and had no issues with the hills and talking in CP. That made me feel really strong. I couldve run more but was time constrained on the back end and we started really late since we both got caught up at work. For whatever reason it was nice to feel 'strong'.
I am currently up, headed to the gym, and then will continue on with some errands. I need to pack myself and my bf and get ready for my work trip which is tacked onto vacation. It's a lot of bags to say the least. And a lot to remember between vacation, a wedding and a work trip. All int he Caribbean mind you. Work attire in the Caribbean is tricky. I also need to stop by the office and catch up on a few things, clean my desk, AND get my pc. Somehow making sure I was fully organized yesterday was super overwhelming. The nail place I love (and need to go to) is over there anyway so I figured, hell whats the difference.
I am super excited for warm weather. I am bringing my running shoes, skirt and a few tops. Some tennis stuff too and will wash it out as necessary. I only brought 3 outfits and we'll be in Virgin Gorda/St Thomas for 7 days. Not a great ratio, but hey, we'll hike and swim and be active and I am so excited. I am also excited to lounge and sleep.
This week was a weird busy one for me. Monday I did weights for 45 min. Tuesday I missed bc I was exhausted and wanted to run outside. Wednesday I had my trainer and did 30 min elliptical. Last night I ran for call it 40 odd minutes. I am headed to the gym now to get 30 min of elliptical in and then an hour of weights w the trainer. It's the best I can do right? Well honestly, for this week it felt like it. I was at work from 830-9 Monday, 730-9 Tuesday, 9-10 Wednesday and then yesterday was an easy day clocking in from 845-730.
Anyway back to running. I might be here for the womens 10-k now so I am hopefully going to sign up for that soon. I need more goals though, tangible, soon-ish ones!!!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Yoga Schmoga
Well today I wanted to sleep in but instead i went to yoga. I was so amazingly tired yesterday. I did have a glass of wine with my dinner (frozen veggie dumplings from Trader Joes- delicious and like 5 cents each of something insane.) The yoga class was a decent class- except at the end everyone ignored shavasana and left. Ugh. People- you're not as quiet as you think. Why can't you just lay there and rest and seal your practice for three freakign minutes. It's also just rude. I was mildly annoyed to say the least. THEN I realized I didnt have what I needed to shower at the gym (missing one key item, rhymes with draw) so I had t ohead home which meant I would most likely be late to work- awesome! Happy Tuesday to me.
However, despite the subway doors slamming in my face 2x (yes, 2x) and the connector bus (which I take only when I'm late- otherwise I walk the 0.5m) leaving me with dust in my face (proverbial not real), I was still on time to work. How does that happen?
The workplan (please note the lack of running- my shin is bothering me so I figured spin was a better option this week pre half as to not aggravate it further):
Today- eat healthy i had a banana and a bar this am and im having a wrap w egg whites now. ill have yogurt as a snack pre lunch. lunch w be the cold bar from across the street- asparagus, mango, avocado, greens. snack will be almonds. dinner will be 1 glass of champers and something semi healthy bc im going out.
Tomorrow- its an ambitious plan. 615 spin. 7am trainer. busy day of meetings.
Thursday- there is yoga in the am i'd love to get to.
Friday- i could use another spin class- not a super tough one either...
Saturday- off day
Sunday- half marathon.
However, despite the subway doors slamming in my face 2x (yes, 2x) and the connector bus (which I take only when I'm late- otherwise I walk the 0.5m) leaving me with dust in my face (proverbial not real), I was still on time to work. How does that happen?
The workplan (please note the lack of running- my shin is bothering me so I figured spin was a better option this week pre half as to not aggravate it further):
Today- eat healthy i had a banana and a bar this am and im having a wrap w egg whites now. ill have yogurt as a snack pre lunch. lunch w be the cold bar from across the street- asparagus, mango, avocado, greens. snack will be almonds. dinner will be 1 glass of champers and something semi healthy bc im going out.
Tomorrow- its an ambitious plan. 615 spin. 7am trainer. busy day of meetings.
Thursday- there is yoga in the am i'd love to get to.
Friday- i could use another spin class- not a super tough one either...
Saturday- off day
Sunday- half marathon.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Freaky Friday
I love Fridays. Always have, always will (I hope). I love Fridays more than Saturdays and definitely more than Sundays. Sundays are impending gloom, Saturdays you are rushing through everything that needs to get done so you can enjoy the weekend. Fridays are all about hope and anticipation. I love it. I particularly love not having to run on Saturday mornings. I love winter running if not only because it affords me the luxury of not having to wake up at the crack of dawn to get my miles in before the sun rears its hot little head. I am running the Colon Cancer 15k this Sunday. I have never run a 15k so I will PR. That's a nice thought as I sure as hell know that it will be no sort of PR. I have not worked on speed. I have not worked on anything really, except getting myself back up to running up to 10m without feeling shitty. I suppose that's some sort of positive outcome. The More half marathon is next Sunday. Unclear how that snuck up on me, but it did. I wanted to PR this half. At the very least I wanted to PR on the course which I believe to be the same as the Manhattan half in 2009. It was 13-18 degrees that day and it was so freaking cold out!!! I doubt I will PR. Ce'st la vie.
I ran 2.75m at the gym today at 9:40-10:40 pace. I also did kettlebells for 30 min.
I'm at 210 minutes of working out for the week. Clearly Sunday will be another 100 at least... YAY for reachign my time goal!
I ran 2.75m at the gym today at 9:40-10:40 pace. I also did kettlebells for 30 min.
I'm at 210 minutes of working out for the week. Clearly Sunday will be another 100 at least... YAY for reachign my time goal!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Weekend Update
I was wonderfully excited to be able to do my long run after work on Friday. However, I was delayed about 40 min getting out the door and only was able to run 9.3m before I had to call it a day because of dinner plans.
I was a bit bummed because I wouldve preferred to get in 11ish miles but at the end of the day, I'm running to be in shape not to break any world records so that mile isnt going to make or break me.
I slept amazingly on Friday after a wonderful dinner and wine with my boyfriend and friends. Saturday we had a great day and I made it to an hour of condititioning at a gym I had never been to (always fun). It was a great workout weekend with great weather.
This week I need to focus on my intake. I indulged quite a bit this weekend in wine and risotto and other yummy things (although I did have fish both nights and egg whites in the am's but still). The schedule:
Tonight: 4m and maybe even yoga (ambitious?)
Tomorrow: trainer in the am
Wednesday: trainer in the am, yoga in the pm
Thursday: run hills
Friday: weights/yoga
Saturday: weights/yoga
Sunday: 15k
I was a bit bummed because I wouldve preferred to get in 11ish miles but at the end of the day, I'm running to be in shape not to break any world records so that mile isnt going to make or break me.
I slept amazingly on Friday after a wonderful dinner and wine with my boyfriend and friends. Saturday we had a great day and I made it to an hour of condititioning at a gym I had never been to (always fun). It was a great workout weekend with great weather.
This week I need to focus on my intake. I indulged quite a bit this weekend in wine and risotto and other yummy things (although I did have fish both nights and egg whites in the am's but still). The schedule:
Tonight: 4m and maybe even yoga (ambitious?)
Tomorrow: trainer in the am
Wednesday: trainer in the am, yoga in the pm
Thursday: run hills
Friday: weights/yoga
Saturday: weights/yoga
Sunday: 15k
Friday, March 18, 2011
Working out is hard to do
It really is hard to find the time to work, work out, be normal, run errands, do laundry etc. I have moaned about this before, but since I've been working a ton lately (let's repeat: A TON) its been harder and harder. PLUS I have reached a tipping point. Once I am consistently working 12+ hour days, I eat substantially more. I use breaks for eating. So now, when I'm tired and my body needs a break, it requests a snack, and me, in my zombie world, allows this. I realized this past Sunday (when I hadnt eaten in 6 hours, had walked all around town and wasnt hungry) that I am perpetually feeding the monster that is boredom/I need a break.
I intend to more conscientious of this new problem. I have gained about 7 lbs since October which is really when I started working a ton. Jan through now has been especially bad and I have had issues trying to lose a single pound.
I should also note that today I ate a glorious bagel. I do intend to run 11m tonight so I thought the 'treat' was appropriate esp given my dinner was grilled veggies. Lunch will be a salad and that will be that. My intention is to leave the office around 5 and head out for a run. I really prefer to run Friday nights (over Saturdays) for a multitude of reasons as follows:
1) You can enjoy the entire weekend if you finish your long runs Fridays
2) I can have wine at dinner Friday
3) Sleepign in Saturday is encouraged, not a problem
4) I sleep better Friday nights!
5) Did I mention, I will have the whole weekend? YIPEEEEEE
Now, just need to get out the door at 5. We have dinner resys at 8:30 so I will have to leave from the office so I brough clothes to change in- luckily we have towels and a shower in the office- as a last resort I would do Equinox too- nice showers.
I am running the MORE half in 2 weeks (as I've blabbed on and on about). In the beginner Hal Hidgeon (I think I'm def not a beginner) the longest run is 10m. In the intermediate plan, you run 12m 1x and 11m 1x, 10m 1x and 9m 1x. I have run 6m then 7.75, then almost 10, then 10.5... hmmm what to run tonight? I am looking to finish not puking, not to have this amazing race....
I intend to more conscientious of this new problem. I have gained about 7 lbs since October which is really when I started working a ton. Jan through now has been especially bad and I have had issues trying to lose a single pound.
I should also note that today I ate a glorious bagel. I do intend to run 11m tonight so I thought the 'treat' was appropriate esp given my dinner was grilled veggies. Lunch will be a salad and that will be that. My intention is to leave the office around 5 and head out for a run. I really prefer to run Friday nights (over Saturdays) for a multitude of reasons as follows:
1) You can enjoy the entire weekend if you finish your long runs Fridays
2) I can have wine at dinner Friday
3) Sleepign in Saturday is encouraged, not a problem
4) I sleep better Friday nights!
5) Did I mention, I will have the whole weekend? YIPEEEEEE
Now, just need to get out the door at 5. We have dinner resys at 8:30 so I will have to leave from the office so I brough clothes to change in- luckily we have towels and a shower in the office- as a last resort I would do Equinox too- nice showers.
I am running the MORE half in 2 weeks (as I've blabbed on and on about). In the beginner Hal Hidgeon (I think I'm def not a beginner) the longest run is 10m. In the intermediate plan, you run 12m 1x and 11m 1x, 10m 1x and 9m 1x. I have run 6m then 7.75, then almost 10, then 10.5... hmmm what to run tonight? I am looking to finish not puking, not to have this amazing race....
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
That time of year
It's about that time of year as the layers begin to peel off (however slowly) that I begin thinking about running. In fact, my first real race ever was the Scotland 10-k on March 31, 2008 in 1:10:17.
It's amazing to think in 3 short years how much I have accomplished. After that first race I trained myself for my first half which was Gretes Gallop in Central Park the first weekend in October in 2008 (2:20:18, my best time to date).
After that I signed up with TNT and ran my first Marathon- NJ Shore in May of 2009 (5:23:26)
I then entered the NYC lotto, got in and ran in November 2009- less than 18 months after my first 10-k!!! Pretty crazy huh? (4:59:46) What an amazing feeling that was.
Since my first 10-k I have run 24 races with NYRR and 3 marathons (2 NYC, 1 NJ Shore). I also ran a half marathon in San Diego (2:30?) Crazy times!!!
I have not run any runs since the NYC marathon last year. I consciously did not run my 9th run, as to not tempt and tease myself this year into a delusional NYC marathon entry. I want to run this summer, keep up my 1/2 marathon training but I do want to work on speed and effort and being uncomfortable. At the end of the day, I am not happy that my best half marathon time was my first. Sounds kinda crazy.
Bronx half 2010- 2:22:28
NYC half 2010- 2:26:08
Bronx half 2009- 2:27:12
Manhattan half 2009- 2:26:17
In terms of my goals for this half, I would love to beat my Manhattan half time of 2:26. That race was 'feels like below freezing' at the time which was terrible. I do think, that perhaps it wasnt a counterclockwise race as this one is.
It's amazing to think in 3 short years how much I have accomplished. After that first race I trained myself for my first half which was Gretes Gallop in Central Park the first weekend in October in 2008 (2:20:18, my best time to date).
After that I signed up with TNT and ran my first Marathon- NJ Shore in May of 2009 (5:23:26)
I then entered the NYC lotto, got in and ran in November 2009- less than 18 months after my first 10-k!!! Pretty crazy huh? (4:59:46) What an amazing feeling that was.
Since my first 10-k I have run 24 races with NYRR and 3 marathons (2 NYC, 1 NJ Shore). I also ran a half marathon in San Diego (2:30?) Crazy times!!!
I have not run any runs since the NYC marathon last year. I consciously did not run my 9th run, as to not tempt and tease myself this year into a delusional NYC marathon entry. I want to run this summer, keep up my 1/2 marathon training but I do want to work on speed and effort and being uncomfortable. At the end of the day, I am not happy that my best half marathon time was my first. Sounds kinda crazy.
Bronx half 2010- 2:22:28
NYC half 2010- 2:26:08
Bronx half 2009- 2:27:12
Manhattan half 2009- 2:26:17
In terms of my goals for this half, I would love to beat my Manhattan half time of 2:26. That race was 'feels like below freezing' at the time which was terrible. I do think, that perhaps it wasnt a counterclockwise race as this one is.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Another run, another notch
Last night was my easy 3m run on the treadmill. I"m really getting over the treadmill runs but I was laid up all day with a sore/hurt back. The running didnt hurt it (common question) but didn't help as much as I wouldve liked either. Sometimes it helps, sometimes not as much. I did wear my older running shoes which is a big no no and I felt the difference in my knee for sure.
I did yoga Sunday night- Loved the class- that was a nice surprise. I had been to so many 'meh' classes that I get turned off of trying new ones- silly me! I loved the kettlehell class and I loved this yoga so thats 2 classes of the say 4 I've tried this year- not too bad!!!
This week's schedule:
tonight- perhaps pilates with a friend and some weights
tomorrow- might have to be off- work starts at 730 and wont end before 8 pm- AND i need an off day this week
thursday- speed work. Yasso's I'm thinking... starting with 5...
friday- yoga/weights?
saturday- 8-9m runs. I ran 7.75m on saturday but was meant to run 7ish. The half is in 4 weeks (yikes) and that was my longest run yet
sunday- soul cycle with bands (scary!!!)
I don't have a speed goal for this half. sad but true. I think I will look to conquer the Bronx half again this year. it IRKS me that it went so shitty last year when I was perfectly trained... damned precursor to the marathon. We shall see. I might sign up for Phila in Sept as well...
Next race: 15k Colon Cancer Challenge on 3/27...
Upcoming longer runs:
Sat 3/5- 9
Sat 3/12- 10
Sat 3/19- 11
Sun 3/27- 11ish (or should I just run the 9.3?)
Sun 4/3- more half
I did yoga Sunday night- Loved the class- that was a nice surprise. I had been to so many 'meh' classes that I get turned off of trying new ones- silly me! I loved the kettlehell class and I loved this yoga so thats 2 classes of the say 4 I've tried this year- not too bad!!!
This week's schedule:
tonight- perhaps pilates with a friend and some weights
tomorrow- might have to be off- work starts at 730 and wont end before 8 pm- AND i need an off day this week
thursday- speed work. Yasso's I'm thinking... starting with 5...
friday- yoga/weights?
saturday- 8-9m runs. I ran 7.75m on saturday but was meant to run 7ish. The half is in 4 weeks (yikes) and that was my longest run yet
sunday- soul cycle with bands (scary!!!)
I don't have a speed goal for this half. sad but true. I think I will look to conquer the Bronx half again this year. it IRKS me that it went so shitty last year when I was perfectly trained... damned precursor to the marathon. We shall see. I might sign up for Phila in Sept as well...
Next race: 15k Colon Cancer Challenge on 3/27...
Upcoming longer runs:
Sat 3/5- 9
Sat 3/12- 10
Sat 3/19- 11
Sun 3/27- 11ish (or should I just run the 9.3?)
Sun 4/3- more half
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
clearly i do better when im in a team environment
I wonder how I was so motivated during my first half marathon. Perhaps the thrill of it? Perhaps I was just bored and had nothing else to do? Perhaps it was the summer?
I am so not motivated to run it's almost comical.
I'm at my heaviest weight, I hate the winter, I don't have any urge to run WHATSOEVER.
The MORE half is April 3rd. I am ridiculous amounts behind and I know when that happens all you need to do it stick to a schedule and GO, but I'm finding that to be oh so dificult with an increasingly challenging work schedule and a very demanding life in general. I have my plan for the week in terms of running- I will run tonight, I will run Friday, I will run Sunday, but its somewhat dificult to be able to lay that all out. I feel as if I am struggling and it's unclear why I am struggling. Perhaps having a blog and being more accountable will help if I start really writing again. Perhaps just sticking to the schedule (which I have btw and it's not that aggresive, given that I have that base we all need- it might not be a super active base but I have the lung capactiy and general aerobic capacity- that's for sure. I could go out and run 6m right now which I feel is 'good enough' I think inherently my problem is I really dislike winter. I do not handle lack of sunshine well and when you couple it with the insane stress at work and longer hours, its a cluster-F.
How do I motivate myself again?
Let's try accountability. Hold me to it. Yell at me (but be nice when it doesnt work for real reasons!) and the like, come on! I'm begging you!!
sunday- (past-idc I'm writing about it) Kettlehell
Monday- skip. It wasnt a rest day. It was a legit skip/rearrange, happens, right?
Tuesday- run 4m
Wednesday- Weights if I can wake up, otherwise rest day
Thursday- Spin in the am (would have to be 615 spin so perhaps I am kidding myself)
Friday- run in the pm- 3-4m (will be running with someone faster- so will be like a tempo run)
Saturday- yoga and weights
Sunday- run- 5-6m depending on weather
Monday- something and spa day. YUM
I am so not motivated to run it's almost comical.
I'm at my heaviest weight, I hate the winter, I don't have any urge to run WHATSOEVER.
The MORE half is April 3rd. I am ridiculous amounts behind and I know when that happens all you need to do it stick to a schedule and GO, but I'm finding that to be oh so dificult with an increasingly challenging work schedule and a very demanding life in general. I have my plan for the week in terms of running- I will run tonight, I will run Friday, I will run Sunday, but its somewhat dificult to be able to lay that all out. I feel as if I am struggling and it's unclear why I am struggling. Perhaps having a blog and being more accountable will help if I start really writing again. Perhaps just sticking to the schedule (which I have btw and it's not that aggresive, given that I have that base we all need- it might not be a super active base but I have the lung capactiy and general aerobic capacity- that's for sure. I could go out and run 6m right now which I feel is 'good enough' I think inherently my problem is I really dislike winter. I do not handle lack of sunshine well and when you couple it with the insane stress at work and longer hours, its a cluster-F.
How do I motivate myself again?
Let's try accountability. Hold me to it. Yell at me (but be nice when it doesnt work for real reasons!) and the like, come on! I'm begging you!!
sunday- (past-idc I'm writing about it) Kettlehell
Monday- skip. It wasnt a rest day. It was a legit skip/rearrange, happens, right?
Tuesday- run 4m
Wednesday- Weights if I can wake up, otherwise rest day
Thursday- Spin in the am (would have to be 615 spin so perhaps I am kidding myself)
Friday- run in the pm- 3-4m (will be running with someone faster- so will be like a tempo run)
Saturday- yoga and weights
Sunday- run- 5-6m depending on weather
Monday- something and spa day. YUM
Monday, February 14, 2011
BUMMER!
I didnt know about the Cupid 5k in Riverside park this weekend. WHAT A BUMMER! Part of the reason I moved to the UWS was to be closer to running activiites. After we moved I've promptly stopped running. Honest.
UGH.
Need to get out there.... MORE Half is in 6 weeks. YIKES. I've been running 2-3x a week 2-3m. WHOOPS.
UGH.
Need to get out there.... MORE Half is in 6 weeks. YIKES. I've been running 2-3x a week 2-3m. WHOOPS.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Kettlebell? More like Kettlehell...
Well my friends after a week that ended up being more busy than I had even imagined, I ended up only going to the gym Monday, Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday I had my foot fried which cut out Tuesday, Wed and Thurs... by Friday I could walk again decently and didnt have super swollen foot by day end. I got home from work at 9 on Friday, after getting in at 730. I chose crackers cheese and wine over the gym. Sue me.
Saturday I did 20 min on the elliptical, foot felt iffy, then did 20 min of weights. Then Sunday, I did a kettleball class. I LOVED it. Today, my legs and sides hurt. In an awesome sore way. I will return for sure.
I am out in CA (as of this am) for work. I hate the time change, I hate the planes and how dehydrated I always feel. I hate how tired I am when it's only 530 PST time. We have meetings tomorrow am at 930 (so will feel like 1230) so I have the Equinox schedule in my blackberry. I don't feel like venturing there today, however, I might venture to the hotel gym just to do some elliptical and get my body moving. No chance I can run which is quite funny. I more than likely will do another hour or so of work and then work out... then eat... then work some more... we shall see. Being busy is great, being too busy, not so great.
My plan tomorrow is spin (dependent on when I wake up), if not, hotel gym. Then Wednesday treadmill running or weights... no early yoga class- bummer. Thursday I will be in LA. I'm dying for a run on the beach- YAY!
Nothing else to report. Clearly I am not on my running track this week. Perhaps that will motivate me to run 2 m tonight!!! Then 3 or so Thursday am and Saturday/Sunday I can run a loop of the park. The half is in like 7 weeks. Problematic. Not motivated. YIKES!
Saturday I did 20 min on the elliptical, foot felt iffy, then did 20 min of weights. Then Sunday, I did a kettleball class. I LOVED it. Today, my legs and sides hurt. In an awesome sore way. I will return for sure.
I am out in CA (as of this am) for work. I hate the time change, I hate the planes and how dehydrated I always feel. I hate how tired I am when it's only 530 PST time. We have meetings tomorrow am at 930 (so will feel like 1230) so I have the Equinox schedule in my blackberry. I don't feel like venturing there today, however, I might venture to the hotel gym just to do some elliptical and get my body moving. No chance I can run which is quite funny. I more than likely will do another hour or so of work and then work out... then eat... then work some more... we shall see. Being busy is great, being too busy, not so great.
My plan tomorrow is spin (dependent on when I wake up), if not, hotel gym. Then Wednesday treadmill running or weights... no early yoga class- bummer. Thursday I will be in LA. I'm dying for a run on the beach- YAY!
Nothing else to report. Clearly I am not on my running track this week. Perhaps that will motivate me to run 2 m tonight!!! Then 3 or so Thursday am and Saturday/Sunday I can run a loop of the park. The half is in like 7 weeks. Problematic. Not motivated. YIKES!
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