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.
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.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
My poor legs
Clearly I am out of long run shape. I would even go as far as to say, I am out of shape, but let's not get too drastic here. My legs hurt! Like legit, first time I've ever run that far, hurt. I don't think its the sneakers, but maybe (Ive been wearing them with no issues for 3 years, same model), perhaps its the 15 lbs (think about running with a 15 lb kettlebell, gross huh?), but whatever it is, my legs hurt.
They didnt hurt Friday when I woke up. We had a great day in Michigan. Saturday they were lethargic while we were traipsing around campus and my 4m run quickly became a 2m half run, half walk. I did run inside- I didnt wnat to get lost/deal with drunk college kids, so I thought it was the treadmill (older, cheaper, hotel icky quality). I was on my feet all day at tailgates etc and we walked about 4m overall which was good.
We just got home a bit ago and I went to the gym and ran 2 quick miles. Just wanted to loosen up the legs and sneak in a run I wouldnt have otherwise. It was a tough run. My inner thigh is quite tight on the left side and my calves/side of my leg on the right leg is a mess. YUCK. More stretching and yoga is def on the docket!!
This weeks plan:
Sunday- quick run
Monday- weights in the am
Tuesday- run in the pm
Wednesday- off or yoga/weights/biking, depends on work
Thursday-3m run, weights
Friday- Yoga
Saturday- Long run- 10.5m
Sunday- Bike ride
They didnt hurt Friday when I woke up. We had a great day in Michigan. Saturday they were lethargic while we were traipsing around campus and my 4m run quickly became a 2m half run, half walk. I did run inside- I didnt wnat to get lost/deal with drunk college kids, so I thought it was the treadmill (older, cheaper, hotel icky quality). I was on my feet all day at tailgates etc and we walked about 4m overall which was good.
We just got home a bit ago and I went to the gym and ran 2 quick miles. Just wanted to loosen up the legs and sneak in a run I wouldnt have otherwise. It was a tough run. My inner thigh is quite tight on the left side and my calves/side of my leg on the right leg is a mess. YUCK. More stretching and yoga is def on the docket!!
This weeks plan:
Sunday- quick run
Monday- weights in the am
Tuesday- run in the pm
Wednesday- off or yoga/weights/biking, depends on work
Thursday-3m run, weights
Friday- Yoga
Saturday- Long run- 10.5m
Sunday- Bike ride
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!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Labor Day Weekend
The weekend was wonderful. We were down the shore with my family.
I rested. A lot. I ran about 2m on Sunday but Saturday I did nothing. Monday we came back and went on a 15m bike ride. My back was agitated and now is majorly so. I took Tuesday off mainly because of the rain but ultimately because of my back.
We'll see what I manage tonight. Back pain is the worst. The absolute worst!!!
My goal is to run 9m tomorrow after work. Well really, leave work a bit earlier to get this accomplished. We'll see how that goes. I am in massive amounts of pain with my back. It's awful.
Anyway that is it.
I rested. A lot. I ran about 2m on Sunday but Saturday I did nothing. Monday we came back and went on a 15m bike ride. My back was agitated and now is majorly so. I took Tuesday off mainly because of the rain but ultimately because of my back.
We'll see what I manage tonight. Back pain is the worst. The absolute worst!!!
My goal is to run 9m tomorrow after work. Well really, leave work a bit earlier to get this accomplished. We'll see how that goes. I am in massive amounts of pain with my back. It's awful.
Anyway that is it.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Hello Harlem Hill- it's been a while...
Ran my long run- 7.65m during the day today. BOO-YAH. I was meant to run 7-8m. Close enough. I'm not going to kill myself for 0.35m or run in a circle. It's good enough. Sometimes I am over. Sometimes I am under. It happens. If I've learned anything from the last three years of running it's that I've stressed myself out about so many things and in the end, my best half marathon was still my first. Where I ran all my miles in the park or along the East side and where I ran 3x a week and did a lot of yoga. I did no speed work, no hill work, I just ran and tried to gag down gels. I remember the summer of 2008 quite fondly in that respect. I spent a lot of time by myself, did a lot of Friday night runs and reflected a lot on my life.
I ran from the office, up the East drive, did the 6m loop with a detour at 97th street and a detour at 110th to pee and get water. Those detours added about 0.7m. I then ran back to where I started to finish the 6m loop and then back down the East drive connector back to the office.
I felt pretty good, made it up Harlem Hill without stopping, Cat Hill without any issues and all the West side hills with only one stop (for a thigh cramp). I drank water 3-4x and had a bottle of gatorade at 97th street on the west side after about 45 min. I felt weird this am (too much coffee?) so I wasnt sure how I would feel but I felt great. Best I've felt in a while.
I ran for 85 minutes. This means I burned approximately 850-1050 calories. Amazing right?
Since I have 15 lbs to lose. It's about 80 hours of running roughly. YIKES! I shouldve done that math while I was housing cookies this spring.
I will more than likely run Sunday again. Monday will be a bike ride. Our 35m bike ride is Sept 24th. YIKES!
I am really excited. I feel so much better about the half in October after this run. I really think since I've run a bunch of marathons and halfs and etc that I don't have that mental block. I used to have a massive mental block over 6m. I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that the main loop in Central Park is 6m. I also have a minor block at 9m. While it does still boggle my mind that I ran 3 loops of Central Park (forget the marathon!!! Harlem Hill 3x in one run- YIKES!!!), I do think the majority of running is nutrition/hydration and mental toughness.
Anyway, happy long weekend!
I ran from the office, up the East drive, did the 6m loop with a detour at 97th street and a detour at 110th to pee and get water. Those detours added about 0.7m. I then ran back to where I started to finish the 6m loop and then back down the East drive connector back to the office.
I felt pretty good, made it up Harlem Hill without stopping, Cat Hill without any issues and all the West side hills with only one stop (for a thigh cramp). I drank water 3-4x and had a bottle of gatorade at 97th street on the west side after about 45 min. I felt weird this am (too much coffee?) so I wasnt sure how I would feel but I felt great. Best I've felt in a while.
I ran for 85 minutes. This means I burned approximately 850-1050 calories. Amazing right?
Since I have 15 lbs to lose. It's about 80 hours of running roughly. YIKES! I shouldve done that math while I was housing cookies this spring.
I will more than likely run Sunday again. Monday will be a bike ride. Our 35m bike ride is Sept 24th. YIKES!
I am really excited. I feel so much better about the half in October after this run. I really think since I've run a bunch of marathons and halfs and etc that I don't have that mental block. I used to have a massive mental block over 6m. I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that the main loop in Central Park is 6m. I also have a minor block at 9m. While it does still boggle my mind that I ran 3 loops of Central Park (forget the marathon!!! Harlem Hill 3x in one run- YIKES!!!), I do think the majority of running is nutrition/hydration and mental toughness.
Anyway, happy long weekend!
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