This week following Spring Break was not terrible but it's wasn't great either. I was struggling with mornings again and motivation. And anxiety about running this many miles even though I can do it. I probably am running the best I ever have in my life. It's crazy how much role the mind has in running.
Last week Monday late afternoon I managed to get to Group Power which was great. I wasn't sure I'd be able to make it there but it worked out perfect with my schedule. On Tuesday I ran with Tracy and I felt bad because I was late and she was practically in my driveway by the time I made it out. We went 3 1/2 miles and then I went an extra mile and a half. I was thrilled that Map My Run on my iphone works great. At this point I don't see the need of buying a GPS watch. Maybe I'll change my mind later, but for now MMR has essentially what I need. On Wednesday I swam. I really thought I was on time but Tracy and Kristen were on the warm up already when I got in the pool. It was a good workout though. I had every intention of running 10 miles Thursday morning but I chickened out. I really did. I only ran five. I did run about three when I practiced with ILS track team Wednesday afternoon and I ran 1 with Derek Thursday afternoon. Running more than 5-6 on a weekday morning is hard. Especially with it being dark in the mornings. I feel somewhat frustrated with myself but I was not going to let myself wallow in it all day either. Friday the kids had off but I still had child care all day and it made for a full somewhat stressful at times day. I decided to take it off exercise wise.
Saturday was huge pick me up as I completed my first of three 20 mile runs! I started at 5:55 am. I did not want to loop around home so that meant carrying one honey comb bar, one protein bar, one gu packet, two Ultima packets, water bottle, ipod shuffle, iphone, reflector vest, and reflector hat. I felt like I looked a little hideous. I ran through Fircrest Park through the Candalaria neighborhood to downtown. I LOVED running through downtown. None of the stores were open yet so traffic was minimal. There were runners, bikers, and people getting breakfast at cafes. I love urban running. I ran through Riverfront Park, across the pedestrian bridge and into West Salem. Then I ran through the Edgewater district. Last minute I opted not to run the Edgewater path along the 22. For one thing it is NOT an asphalt bike path, but cemented sidewalk. Secondly there were homeless people sleeping along the path and I didn't feel totally safe. Running along Edgewater was similar to downtown. There were cafes, shops, and other runners--I felt better. Coming back through I stopped at the bathrooms at Riverfront Park for about 5 minutes. I refilled my water bottle, stuffed my reflector vest in my back pocket, ate a protein bar etc. Coming back I mostly stuck with High Street the whole way and struggled on some of the hills. I made the mistake of planning this run going on Madrona in the most hilly part. That was not intentional. I ran/walked all those hills. I loved having the Map My Run on the iphone because I could track my mileage. I did make a wrong turn at one point and point on an extra quarter mile. So I ended up rerouting my run at the end concluding on Liberty & Skyline. I was done before 10:00 AM. It was around 9:30. I felt like I was on a high all day.
Sunday I rested and was thankfully not too sore. Yesterday the kids did not have school again and I had no child care. It was a great day and makes me really excited for the summer. I took the kids to a movie in the late afternoon and helped Derek with his social studies project. I ran seven miles over Rob's lunch. I maintained about 9 minute miles, but MMR doesn't reflect that because I was at three different intersections with super long lights. This morning I did 4 1/4 miles with Tracy and 1 and 3/4 by myself. Now I am headed to Michigan tomorrow for my grandma's funeral and we'll see if I get a chance to run out there.
Eating I am not keeping track of calories and seeing if it affects anything. I am still trying to eat pretty healthy though. Easter candy has been a huge temptation.
I have slept to the alarm the last two nights. I have slept extremely hard. I think I nailed it that PMS greatly affects my sleep and causes insomnia.
Shoes--463 miles left on Newtons
The marathon is getting closer!
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