So for this month: 226.48km
Pretty darn happy...my goal was 225...I continue to have to take rest days for muscle tightness/IT band issues...and to obtain 226.48 with all that stuff going on, I am pretty darn happy!
I don't have any goals for October just yet...need to get through the Marathon and then go from there...I'll post my Marathon goals in a few days!
Happy Running :)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Last Day of September
10 Days until 10-10-10
Yes...I am thinking about the Marathon lots BUT really what I am thinking about is the HUGE piece of cheesecake I'll be eating to celebrate my birthday! I need one of those shirts that says "I Run to Eat".
Weather Check: *I do realize that it is WAY too soon to actually take the weather predictions seriously...however...a girl can wish.....They are predicting a High of 13 (56) and a low of 5 (41) and partly cloudy!!! PERFECT...here's hoping it holds out....
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Hello Tempo Tuesday
Last Tempo Tuesday: Awesomeness=6km in 31:23 or a 5:13km/pace (3.72miles with a 8:19)....Fastest of this cycle...I think there were a combo of things....
1. It was raining...I wanted to be out of the rain (Curly Hair + rain = 80's Hair disaster)
2. I was supposed to have a 30min nap...that turned into and 1h30min nap...my mum was coming to pick me up....I didn't want to be late...
3. I missed my running group...I knew I would have to push myself tonight...it was tough...but felt good...I know that although there will be 44,999 other people in Chicago...It comes down to me...
Tomorrow is a 10km run...I am hoping I will be able to do it...we will see as I am having dental work done tomorrow :( boooourns.........
Happy Running!
1. It was raining...I wanted to be out of the rain (Curly Hair + rain = 80's Hair disaster)
2. I was supposed to have a 30min nap...that turned into and 1h30min nap...my mum was coming to pick me up....I didn't want to be late...
3. I missed my running group...I knew I would have to push myself tonight...it was tough...but felt good...I know that although there will be 44,999 other people in Chicago...It comes down to me...
Tomorrow is a 10km run...I am hoping I will be able to do it...we will see as I am having dental work done tomorrow :( boooourns.........
Happy Running!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Weekend in Review
Hi folks,
Quick Update Here:
Thursday: 6.5km run followed by a massage...all went well...I continue to struggle with tightness in the calves...which in turn affects every else....same old same old...stretching and icing...
Friday: Sushi Cab-Load with Running Friends who were participating in the Scotia Waterfront Half and Full....
Saturday: Two Parties....two big ones....had a blast...ate like CRAZY....I kept commenting that Friday/Saturday I ate WAY too much...however....
Sunday: 23km...I FELT so good...Actually I felt GREAT...I was able to complete my run at marathon pace (I think...my garmin died at 16km....but I luckily checked the time before...sooo pretty much marathon pace)...This was the BEST I have felt nutrition wise all cycle....
Carbo-Load Friday was key...followed by non-stop carbs sat....this allowed me to skip breakfast Sunday....I took a gel 15mins before for the first time ever...it was great....I took 3 clift shots after 45mins.....then after another 45mins a half a gel....followed by the rest of the gel 45mins later....I drank plenty of water and G2....I was less salty...no leg cramps...no Stomach Issues which was actually pretty insane...I always have GI issues....and I had none....life was good...I was pretty motivated as some of my running friends had just completed their first Marathon or Half Marathon...I am just so happy for them...I am getting a little teary-eyed thinking about it....
Quick Update Here:
Thursday: 6.5km run followed by a massage...all went well...I continue to struggle with tightness in the calves...which in turn affects every else....same old same old...stretching and icing...
Friday: Sushi Cab-Load with Running Friends who were participating in the Scotia Waterfront Half and Full....
Saturday: Two Parties....two big ones....had a blast...ate like CRAZY....I kept commenting that Friday/Saturday I ate WAY too much...however....
Sunday: 23km...I FELT so good...Actually I felt GREAT...I was able to complete my run at marathon pace (I think...my garmin died at 16km....but I luckily checked the time before...sooo pretty much marathon pace)...This was the BEST I have felt nutrition wise all cycle....
Carbo-Load Friday was key...followed by non-stop carbs sat....this allowed me to skip breakfast Sunday....I took a gel 15mins before for the first time ever...it was great....I took 3 clift shots after 45mins.....then after another 45mins a half a gel....followed by the rest of the gel 45mins later....I drank plenty of water and G2....I was less salty...no leg cramps...no Stomach Issues which was actually pretty insane...I always have GI issues....and I had none....life was good...I was pretty motivated as some of my running friends had just completed their first Marathon or Half Marathon...I am just so happy for them...I am getting a little teary-eyed thinking about it....
Do you remember how you felt right after your first Half or Full Marathon?? Tell me about it!! I would love to hear!!
"When you cross the finish line, no matter how slow or fast, it will change your life forever" -Dick Beardsley, Spirit of the Marathon...
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Running by Feel...
Tonight I knew I was pressed for time...I had already come to the conclusion that I probably wasn't going to get my 10km in....instead of taking a nap when I got home, I put on my running shoes...left the house and just went....I went by time...I knew I had roughly 30-40mins...I was able to do 6.5km come home and shower then head to my massage appointment...This is one of those rare times where I just went because my body was telling me I would feel great...not by marathon shcedule or because I "should"...it just felt right....It was AWESOME! I really liked having that feeling...I wasn't thinking about PR's or the Marathon...I just ran...Bliss...
Went to the massage therapist...it hurts so good....she rocks...she is a runner and "just get's it"....my calves continue to wreck havoc on most other parts of the body...feeling a little sore...but all is good...I will be taking a scheduled rest day tomorrow...supposed to do 23km for a Long Run...most likely will do a bike ride instead....I think my body needs a bit of a break to heal up...especially since I have some marathon pace runs coming up next week...
Tomorrow is Friday...I will be meeting with the rest of my running group to have a Carb Load Dinner...They are running the Scotia Waterfront Marathon in TO this weekend...I cannot wait to see them cross that finish line!
Happy Running
Went to the massage therapist...it hurts so good....she rocks...she is a runner and "just get's it"....my calves continue to wreck havoc on most other parts of the body...feeling a little sore...but all is good...I will be taking a scheduled rest day tomorrow...supposed to do 23km for a Long Run...most likely will do a bike ride instead....I think my body needs a bit of a break to heal up...especially since I have some marathon pace runs coming up next week...
Tomorrow is Friday...I will be meeting with the rest of my running group to have a Carb Load Dinner...They are running the Scotia Waterfront Marathon in TO this weekend...I cannot wait to see them cross that finish line!
Happy Running
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Dear Canada Post:
Thank you for delivering my Chicago 10-10-10 Participant booklet! You made my day! Lots of bed time reading now!
I have also got my bib number! Woot Woot....Love getting mail....
Sidenote: The envelope it came it looked like JUNK mail....If I didn't look closely enough I would have totally thrown it out....
Running:
Tuesday: 6km Tempo Run: 5:37 pace
Wednesday: 10km Steady Run: 6:07 pace
I have to say...both those runs I did not follow the 10:1 walk/run...it feels pretty good....it is starting to get a bit easier...
Tomorrow I have a dentist appointment at 7:00am (no idea of why I booked it that early) and a massage appointment at 6:00pm...it is going to be a good day...no running...hopefully Friday I can get something in!
Happy Running :)
I have also got my bib number! Woot Woot....Love getting mail....
Sidenote: The envelope it came it looked like JUNK mail....If I didn't look closely enough I would have totally thrown it out....
Running:
Tuesday: 6km Tempo Run: 5:37 pace
Wednesday: 10km Steady Run: 6:07 pace
I have to say...both those runs I did not follow the 10:1 walk/run...it feels pretty good....it is starting to get a bit easier...
Tomorrow I have a dentist appointment at 7:00am (no idea of why I booked it that early) and a massage appointment at 6:00pm...it is going to be a good day...no running...hopefully Friday I can get something in!
Happy Running :)
Sunday, September 19, 2010
35km Done and Done!
Let the taper begin my friends!!!! 35km or 21.75miles done! It was a great day...the weather was gorgeous...I kept my pace slow which I still find difficult to do on Sunday Long Runs...Mentally I was 110% which is great...considering I have only done this distance once before and that was in 2007 with my first marathon!
10-10-10 Taken at the beach where we finished our 35km!
The legs are tired...I am not going to lie....they are really stiff and tired...I stretched once I go home which has helped a great deal and I will do my usual routine tonight and keep my feet up, ice etc...I have my last massage shceduled for Thursday...I am hoping this will again help some...It will be a challenge to get all my runs in this week with some big meetings and a packed weekend(a wedding reception, party, sushi dinner date)...including going to the Scotia Waterfront Marathon to cheer on others from my group!
On our drive back to London we made sure to get a picture with the Port Stanley sign...
I need to give a special Shout out to my Hubby as well as Lindsay's Hubby Jamie....The hubby rode his bike the entire way and supplied us with cold beverages (plus he got my salt and vinigar chips for the end for me...I always like a few with my lunch...I loose salt like it is my job)...as well Jamie followed us in his truck and had cold water stops and chocolate milk waiting for us at the finish and drove all of us back to our cars in London(we stunk up is poor truck)...We couldn't have done it without them! Thanks boys!!!
We watched Spirit of the Marathon together the night before the run...Great movie which now has me pretty excited for Chicago! I might need to watch it again...
Happy Running!
10-10-10 Taken at the beach where we finished our 35km!
The legs are tired...I am not going to lie....they are really stiff and tired...I stretched once I go home which has helped a great deal and I will do my usual routine tonight and keep my feet up, ice etc...I have my last massage shceduled for Thursday...I am hoping this will again help some...It will be a challenge to get all my runs in this week with some big meetings and a packed weekend(a wedding reception, party, sushi dinner date)...including going to the Scotia Waterfront Marathon to cheer on others from my group!
On our drive back to London we made sure to get a picture with the Port Stanley sign...
I need to give a special Shout out to my Hubby as well as Lindsay's Hubby Jamie....The hubby rode his bike the entire way and supplied us with cold beverages (plus he got my salt and vinigar chips for the end for me...I always like a few with my lunch...I loose salt like it is my job)...as well Jamie followed us in his truck and had cold water stops and chocolate milk waiting for us at the finish and drove all of us back to our cars in London(we stunk up is poor truck)...We couldn't have done it without them! Thanks boys!!!
We watched Spirit of the Marathon together the night before the run...Great movie which now has me pretty excited for Chicago! I might need to watch it again...
Happy Running!
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