Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
18-miler, first, but not last of the season
Friday was my scheduled 18-miler.
It was supposed to rain and be icky and be terrible and with Earl on the way I didn't know what to expect. I am not a girl that deals with change or is very flexible. So.... I resigned myself to a treadmill run. To be honest, i do think it helps with mental fitness, it's pretty terrible.
I got to work early Friday and plowed through massive amounts of work before departing at 2:30. I was on the treadmill and ready to start at 3:20. Yes, I moved pretty slowly to get to Equinox.
I had my gels, my huge water, my gatorage and my phone. On the treadmill I went. I broke the run into 3 6-mile segments. The first was tough in terms of getting into a groove, I felt like I was bored and dying to just fall into it. The second half I wanted to run 10:30 pace. That's my goal for the NYCM I think. I just don't think I'll be able to do better, however, i will not set my full goals until closer to the event. We're not done yet, right?!!?
1st 6-miles: 69:44, like I said, just trying to get through it
2nd 6-miles: 63:30, struggled in the last mile to hold the pace, was bored
3rd 6-miles: 66:05, was just happy to be finished.
Conclusion: treadmill runs are awful. Theyre really boring and there was nothing on tv! I usually switch treadmills but this time I just reset every 6-miles. It was interesting to me how many people gravitate to the same treadmills! I guess because the gym was relatively empty you could really gather perspective on the treadmills that were more often used. The good thing about treadmill running is that i drink more and feel less awful at the end. I even stretched my poor legs right after and showered at the gym to put on my compression socks. For whatever reason it was super uncomf to run in them.
I went to bed after visiting Eataly (which had awesome pizza and dessert) and passed out rather early. I woke up extra early Saturday (630ish) and headed home to pack for our trip. We had a great weekend but I forgot my shorts so didnt get in any running. My back has been TERRIBLE lately. Ever since I was sick I've been in uber pain. Very sucky.
Today I worked out at Equinox this am. My yoga teacher Jennifer wasnt in this am so I did weights instead, why waste being late to work on a new teacher (ironically I was late anyway!!). My workout was the following all with12.5 lbs weights in each hand:
(2 sets each)
1 arm chest pull on bench
regular squats w weights on shoulders
chest press
skull crushers
bended back rows
1 armed weight above head lunge
side to side jumps
woodchopper w 4 kg ball w squat
sump squat w pull up
bent over row
tricep dips
mountain climbers (30 each time)
weight ball roll down and up
side plank with raise
plank
I was exhausted! Tonight is Test #2 with TNT. I am doing the beginner course again for time constraint purposes but hope to beat my 9:50 pace from late July. I am not very hopeful but we shall see.
Tonigth I need to pack up my valuables from the apt as its goign to be shown when I'm not there (for ease , because really people, when am I ever home?)
It was supposed to rain and be icky and be terrible and with Earl on the way I didn't know what to expect. I am not a girl that deals with change or is very flexible. So.... I resigned myself to a treadmill run. To be honest, i do think it helps with mental fitness, it's pretty terrible.
I got to work early Friday and plowed through massive amounts of work before departing at 2:30. I was on the treadmill and ready to start at 3:20. Yes, I moved pretty slowly to get to Equinox.
I had my gels, my huge water, my gatorage and my phone. On the treadmill I went. I broke the run into 3 6-mile segments. The first was tough in terms of getting into a groove, I felt like I was bored and dying to just fall into it. The second half I wanted to run 10:30 pace. That's my goal for the NYCM I think. I just don't think I'll be able to do better, however, i will not set my full goals until closer to the event. We're not done yet, right?!!?
1st 6-miles: 69:44, like I said, just trying to get through it
2nd 6-miles: 63:30, struggled in the last mile to hold the pace, was bored
3rd 6-miles: 66:05, was just happy to be finished.
Conclusion: treadmill runs are awful. Theyre really boring and there was nothing on tv! I usually switch treadmills but this time I just reset every 6-miles. It was interesting to me how many people gravitate to the same treadmills! I guess because the gym was relatively empty you could really gather perspective on the treadmills that were more often used. The good thing about treadmill running is that i drink more and feel less awful at the end. I even stretched my poor legs right after and showered at the gym to put on my compression socks. For whatever reason it was super uncomf to run in them.
I went to bed after visiting Eataly (which had awesome pizza and dessert) and passed out rather early. I woke up extra early Saturday (630ish) and headed home to pack for our trip. We had a great weekend but I forgot my shorts so didnt get in any running. My back has been TERRIBLE lately. Ever since I was sick I've been in uber pain. Very sucky.
Today I worked out at Equinox this am. My yoga teacher Jennifer wasnt in this am so I did weights instead, why waste being late to work on a new teacher (ironically I was late anyway!!). My workout was the following all with12.5 lbs weights in each hand:
(2 sets each)
1 arm chest pull on bench
regular squats w weights on shoulders
chest press
skull crushers
bended back rows
1 armed weight above head lunge
side to side jumps
woodchopper w 4 kg ball w squat
sump squat w pull up
bent over row
tricep dips
mountain climbers (30 each time)
weight ball roll down and up
side plank with raise
plank
I was exhausted! Tonight is Test #2 with TNT. I am doing the beginner course again for time constraint purposes but hope to beat my 9:50 pace from late July. I am not very hopeful but we shall see.
Tonigth I need to pack up my valuables from the apt as its goign to be shown when I'm not there (for ease , because really people, when am I ever home?)
Friday, September 3, 2010
Hot and Humid 400s
0.86m warmup in 8:37. Amazing how I can run this speed comfortably even in humidity when I'm with this group. I'm starting to really like Urban.
I ran back to the 400's starting point at about the same pace: 2.15
Then we ran 4 400's. hard, just under all out. I started out too fast but ended too weak. I felt it in my lungs more than anything else. But I will not judge myself.
400's:
1:27 (5:48 pace)
1:34 (6:16 pace)
1:36 (6:24 pace)
1:40 (6:40 pace)
I was supposed to run them at 1:50 (7:20 pace) so obviously I have improved even from when I started Urban). I couldve held out and run the last one faster by about 5 seconds but I almost got run over by a biker (surprise surprise) so I took a few extra steps to the side and it broke my stride a bit. It's OK though I am fine with it. I need to be more consistent but that will come. The first one I always struggle with because I have no idea how fast that feels like.I'm still too new to know what each pace feels like. I always struggle there.
I really like Jerry and Danny. I feel as if theyve taken to me a bit. Want me to be better. Danny says I have soul and heart and I leave it on the course. I do a lot of the time. I try to at least. I'm sick of being half there. I want to be there or leave it on the course. Not being exhausted after is not trying hard enough in my mind.
I posted a sort of sappy "I need motivation" status on FB and got a lot of motivation back from friends. This was the one (from my old college roommate) which spoke the most to my heart: "You are an inspiration. I don't know how you do it. I can't run around the block and yet here you go, yet again, chasing after personal bests long after the initial praises for your marathoning have waned. You continue to better yourself and the lives of other people through your fundraising. It's really quite amazing. I'm so proud of you my friend. "
On that note. let's run our long runs and be badass ladies!
I ran back to the 400's starting point at about the same pace: 2.15
Then we ran 4 400's. hard, just under all out. I started out too fast but ended too weak. I felt it in my lungs more than anything else. But I will not judge myself.
400's:
1:27 (5:48 pace)
1:34 (6:16 pace)
1:36 (6:24 pace)
1:40 (6:40 pace)
I was supposed to run them at 1:50 (7:20 pace) so obviously I have improved even from when I started Urban). I couldve held out and run the last one faster by about 5 seconds but I almost got run over by a biker (surprise surprise) so I took a few extra steps to the side and it broke my stride a bit. It's OK though I am fine with it. I need to be more consistent but that will come. The first one I always struggle with because I have no idea how fast that feels like.I'm still too new to know what each pace feels like. I always struggle there.
I really like Jerry and Danny. I feel as if theyve taken to me a bit. Want me to be better. Danny says I have soul and heart and I leave it on the course. I do a lot of the time. I try to at least. I'm sick of being half there. I want to be there or leave it on the course. Not being exhausted after is not trying hard enough in my mind.
I posted a sort of sappy "I need motivation" status on FB and got a lot of motivation back from friends. This was the one (from my old college roommate) which spoke the most to my heart: "You are an inspiration. I don't know how you do it. I can't run around the block and yet here you go, yet again, chasing after personal bests long after the initial praises for your marathoning have waned. You continue to better yourself and the lives of other people through your fundraising. It's really quite amazing. I'm so proud of you my friend. "
On that note. let's run our long runs and be badass ladies!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
HHHH splits, awards and nerves
HHHH repeats:
90th to 110th- 13:35 1.3m
It's 0.43 to the top of the hill
1x- 4:05 up, didnt time down
2x- 3:43 up, 4:45 down
3x-3:59 up, 4:26 down
4x- 3:50 up, 5:21 down
5x- 3:44 up, didnt come down
1.23m back- 11:30
That's a workout folks.
Awards:
I need a bit more time for this. But thank you Mrs. Duffy. You made my day, honestly.
Now a confession:
I'm nervous. I feel like I'm not doing enough. I feel like my plan isnt working. I don't feel faster. I feel overwhelemd. I feel tired and cry-y because I really just want to be faster. I feel disheartened because am I really giving it my all. I feel like I've slipped back into the 'making it work' vs. making my life work around the marathon. I just need to get back into it full blown and have a few good runs, perhaps?
Tomorrow I intend on running 18m. Now this is a problem because its supposed to rain. Should I just run inside? I can set my pace a bit more then... that'd be nice. 3 loops of the park in the rain sounds miserable. And, I dont get the feeling that it'll be packed after work the Friday of Labor Day in the rain, thoughts? I can treadmill it and have before (yes, I know) but it's not that bad.
Saturday we're going upstate. I hope I can sneak in a recovery jog or at least a walk. Sunday is an OFF day for me. Maybe some arms and abs. Monday we'll be back in the city. I want to spend at least 90 min in the gym. 45 on legs/arms/abs and 45 min run. Tuesday will be a 'race' with TNT, Wednesday I want to do arms/abs etc and Thursday am I want to do a Yasso workout on the treadmill. We'll see. Maybe I'll settle for yoga. Friday is 12m(yay cut back week) on the treadmill in Vegas. Saturday will be weights (unless its super exp there in which case it's an off day). I fly to Minnesota on Sunday for work Monday so I can gym Sunday night.... probably for free in the hotel there. Monday same thing, hotel gym again.
Sound like a plan? Am I doing enough? Its 4:30 or bust ladies. I need to pick up the pace on my long runs. BIG TIME.
90th to 110th- 13:35 1.3m
It's 0.43 to the top of the hill
1x- 4:05 up, didnt time down
2x- 3:43 up, 4:45 down
3x-3:59 up, 4:26 down
4x- 3:50 up, 5:21 down
5x- 3:44 up, didnt come down
1.23m back- 11:30
That's a workout folks.
Awards:
I need a bit more time for this. But thank you Mrs. Duffy. You made my day, honestly.
Now a confession:
I'm nervous. I feel like I'm not doing enough. I feel like my plan isnt working. I don't feel faster. I feel overwhelemd. I feel tired and cry-y because I really just want to be faster. I feel disheartened because am I really giving it my all. I feel like I've slipped back into the 'making it work' vs. making my life work around the marathon. I just need to get back into it full blown and have a few good runs, perhaps?
Tomorrow I intend on running 18m. Now this is a problem because its supposed to rain. Should I just run inside? I can set my pace a bit more then... that'd be nice. 3 loops of the park in the rain sounds miserable. And, I dont get the feeling that it'll be packed after work the Friday of Labor Day in the rain, thoughts? I can treadmill it and have before (yes, I know) but it's not that bad.
Saturday we're going upstate. I hope I can sneak in a recovery jog or at least a walk. Sunday is an OFF day for me. Maybe some arms and abs. Monday we'll be back in the city. I want to spend at least 90 min in the gym. 45 on legs/arms/abs and 45 min run. Tuesday will be a 'race' with TNT, Wednesday I want to do arms/abs etc and Thursday am I want to do a Yasso workout on the treadmill. We'll see. Maybe I'll settle for yoga. Friday is 12m(yay cut back week) on the treadmill in Vegas. Saturday will be weights (unless its super exp there in which case it's an off day). I fly to Minnesota on Sunday for work Monday so I can gym Sunday night.... probably for free in the hotel there. Monday same thing, hotel gym again.
Sound like a plan? Am I doing enough? Its 4:30 or bust ladies. I need to pick up the pace on my long runs. BIG TIME.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Hot Harlem Hill Hell
Last night we did Harlem Hill repeats, Harlem Hill running counterclockwise that is. We met at Engineers gate and warmed up to the streetlight at 110th. The goal was to run the Hill 6 x as an intermediate and 7x as advanced. I guess I am beginner because I ran 5. In my defense I made a pit stop to pee, but I don't know if I wouldve had 7 or even 6 of those hills in me. It was TOUGH! I might also add it was 94 degrees at 5 pm and at least 88 at 7 pm with humidity in the 90s. It was HOT. I was sweating standing still.
I don't have my watch with me but my repeats were pretty steady. The girls I ran with who did 7 repeats said we ran just under 7 miles so I assume mine was closer to 5.5m. INSANE. That's a lot for a Tuesday workout, although I suppose since we are training for a marathon we need to be, like, you know, working out ;) It just felt long and really hard.
We cooled down back to 90th street cutting through the transverse. I took the bus home and was exhausted.
Yesterday I also managed to go to Yoga in the am and Monday I did about 35 min of arms/abs and some leg strengtheners. I am trying to get back into this!
Today is my day off and I think my legs need it. Tomorrow is speed work and Friday I'm going to try for 18m in the park. How boring huh? It's apparently supposed to pour from hurricane Earl here so I don't know how that's going to work. I assume it will have to be moved inside to the treadmill. Terrible huh?
That's all I've got.
I don't have my watch with me but my repeats were pretty steady. The girls I ran with who did 7 repeats said we ran just under 7 miles so I assume mine was closer to 5.5m. INSANE. That's a lot for a Tuesday workout, although I suppose since we are training for a marathon we need to be, like, you know, working out ;) It just felt long and really hard.
We cooled down back to 90th street cutting through the transverse. I took the bus home and was exhausted.
Yesterday I also managed to go to Yoga in the am and Monday I did about 35 min of arms/abs and some leg strengtheners. I am trying to get back into this!
Today is my day off and I think my legs need it. Tomorrow is speed work and Friday I'm going to try for 18m in the park. How boring huh? It's apparently supposed to pour from hurricane Earl here so I don't know how that's going to work. I assume it will have to be moved inside to the treadmill. Terrible huh?
That's all I've got.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
1st long run back
16.15 today. I was very proud of myself given the chest infection and sheer inactivity over the last 2 weeks. I havent run really since the Bronx and that was ages ago.
I dont know if these links work but see the map of my course here! It was a lot and took a while but it was worth it. I'm glad I have a 16-miler under my belt. It's my first of the season, and yes, I do realize I'm behind the curve!
I went and got TKTS tickets for tomorrows mom appearance. Should be fun. Everyone was staring at my compression socks I felt like. Oh well. I dont really care if theyre weird. They work.
Overall a good run. My hands swelled a bit which his my body's latest phenomenon. I did take a salt pack, took 2 goos, drank 2 gatorades, ate a salted pretzel at tkts. I really don't know what else I can do at this point. it's just plain strange.
Ever run downtown by City Hall? it's all weird down there. I came off the Manhattan bridge and ran down Pearl or the like. You honest to God don't feel like you're in NYC. It never ceases to amaze me how different all the areas of NYC can be. I think over the Brooklyn Bridge and back on the Manhattan is some of my favorite shade. I also like the west side highway especially by Battery Park. It's so calming down there. My least favorite at the moment has to be the East side. It's WAY uneven and they really need to repave. Come on city!!!
It's like 70 days and counting. SCARY.
I dont know if these links work but see the map of my course here! It was a lot and took a while but it was worth it. I'm glad I have a 16-miler under my belt. It's my first of the season, and yes, I do realize I'm behind the curve!
I went and got TKTS tickets for tomorrows mom appearance. Should be fun. Everyone was staring at my compression socks I felt like. Oh well. I dont really care if theyre weird. They work.
Overall a good run. My hands swelled a bit which his my body's latest phenomenon. I did take a salt pack, took 2 goos, drank 2 gatorades, ate a salted pretzel at tkts. I really don't know what else I can do at this point. it's just plain strange.
Ever run downtown by City Hall? it's all weird down there. I came off the Manhattan bridge and ran down Pearl or the like. You honest to God don't feel like you're in NYC. It never ceases to amaze me how different all the areas of NYC can be. I think over the Brooklyn Bridge and back on the Manhattan is some of my favorite shade. I also like the west side highway especially by Battery Park. It's so calming down there. My least favorite at the moment has to be the East side. It's WAY uneven and they really need to repave. Come on city!!!
It's like 70 days and counting. SCARY.
Friday, August 27, 2010
busy like a bee
I've been traveling for work and still getting over being sick.
I did work out Thursday but really it was more like a quick run to test the lungs (literally1.5m) (lungs were fine, thank you very much) and then some squats, pushups, lunges, abs etc.
Tonight I intend to head to the gym and work out my arms, abs and back. Tomorrow I have 15m on the docket. 17 next Friday before Labor Day. Trying to get back in the swing of things, but really not feeling it.
On another note, my TNT Coach claims that my swollen hands at the Bronx half was really DEHYDRATION and a phenomenon (not really) called hyponatremia (but only slightly).
Read about it here (although it sounds so serious) CLICK ME!
I did work out Thursday but really it was more like a quick run to test the lungs (literally1.5m) (lungs were fine, thank you very much) and then some squats, pushups, lunges, abs etc.
Tonight I intend to head to the gym and work out my arms, abs and back. Tomorrow I have 15m on the docket. 17 next Friday before Labor Day. Trying to get back in the swing of things, but really not feeling it.
On another note, my TNT Coach claims that my swollen hands at the Bronx half was really DEHYDRATION and a phenomenon (not really) called hyponatremia (but only slightly).
Read about it here (although it sounds so serious) CLICK ME!
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