I am still nursing an overuse injury in my left ankle but I am doing OK. I can still run. I thank the Lord during every single run that I CAN still run.
For Week #11 I did the following...
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Short run in the late afternoon of four miles. Still some pain but a significant amount more than last week.
Wednesday = Swam about the same amount...maybe a little less than normal because Erica started a little earlier.
Thursday = Rest...I had wanted to go to the gym but I was SO tired after having youth group the night before.
Friday = Run 5 miles. It was not the easiest run in terms of shin pain & anxiety. It got better as time went on. We walked around the pumpkin patch and corn maze that night and it felt the same. When we walked around the mall & Hobby Lobby--it was starting to hurt pretty bad. The ice, heat, rolling & stretching all helps.
Saturday = 30 minutes of stationary bike and 30 minutes of weight. The weights and stretching helped a lot. My ankle almost felt normal. I love the weight room and I don't miss Group Power at all.
Sunday = 13 miles at around 10 minute miles. My goal was 13 but I told myself I would be OK with 11. I was thrilled to hit 13. It was not easy at times. My stamina is lower. I don't know if that is because of my shin or because of not eating enough. I feel like it is the first time I marathon trained. The long runs are rewarding but it is just so tough.
Monday = Rest.
Tuesday = Stationary Bike. My shin is feeling a lot better today. I felt like I was walking normally most of the day and not stiff.
Wednesday = Swam about 45 minutes. It was hard to get up but I was glad I made it!
Thursday = Ran 3 miles with around a 10 minute mile pace. I hate being so slow. I can't make my body move faster even though my mind is pushing it to do so. My ankle does hurt but it feel like it is very slowly improving. It feels stiff at the beginning of the run and it really takes about two miles until it feels a little bit better.
I forgot to update this!
Monday, November 12, 2018
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Week #10
Monday = Rest
I am thrilled to be in Week #10 and things have gone super well. I don't what's going on with my left shin. It doesn't feel like shin splints and I think it could be tendonitis. I don't know what tendonitis feels like so I have very little to go on. It is tender to the touch and sore. When I run, it kind of hurts. But it doesn't hurt much more when than when I walk around or even sit. It took Advil this morning and it didn't really do much. Ice seems to bring some relieve. It seems to worse in the morning and at night. There were a lot of times during the day it did not really bother me. I am still going to run tomorrow. If running becomes super painful, I will stop. I feel like it is something that will eventually just go away (I hope!). I feel like I strained something last week and it will take some time to fully heal.
Tuesday = Ran 7 miles
I did run 7 miles and it was rough at times. I felt like I had no momentum and had to walk get up hills. My anxiety level was also so high. My shin hurt most of the time. I was a little surprised because it was actually feeling better during the day. It hurt the most when I got home and was walking home. I was pretty upset because I don't know the severity of this injury and I don't know what it means for my race.
Wednesday = Swam about 1300 yards
I swam with my friends. I asked Erica about my injury. She said to ice it before I run and reduce my mileage. It hurt a lot throughout the day.
Thursday = Group Ride
I went to Ride for about 40 minutes. I could not stay the whole class because I had to go to work early. But I was glad I was motivated to get there. My shin is still hurting. It goes in and out.
Friday = Ran 3.5 miles
Well my ankle hurt during the whole run but it was not excruciating. It stayed the same...at times even a little better...during the whole run. I could have gone longer but I promised myself I would reduce my mileage. I think it actually hurt way more on Tuesday. I iced it afterwards and that helped. Then I put heat on it at night. The extra stretching has helped too. If it stays like this, I should be fine. I am hoping it improves.
Saturday = Walking
I did the Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention and we also walked around Willamette Mission State Park. My ankle was hurting so I iced it after both walks and that brought relieve.
Sunday = 10 miles with a pace of with around 10 minute miles
I managed to get 10 miles which I was pretty excited about. My goal was 8 but I added the extra two on. It did not feel too painful. The discomfort in my ankle was there the whole run but it did not get piercing. I felt better than I did on Tuesday. It hurt A LOT afterwards. I iced it but I was still limping all night.
I am thrilled to be in Week #10 and things have gone super well. I don't what's going on with my left shin. It doesn't feel like shin splints and I think it could be tendonitis. I don't know what tendonitis feels like so I have very little to go on. It is tender to the touch and sore. When I run, it kind of hurts. But it doesn't hurt much more when than when I walk around or even sit. It took Advil this morning and it didn't really do much. Ice seems to bring some relieve. It seems to worse in the morning and at night. There were a lot of times during the day it did not really bother me. I am still going to run tomorrow. If running becomes super painful, I will stop. I feel like it is something that will eventually just go away (I hope!). I feel like I strained something last week and it will take some time to fully heal.
Tuesday = Ran 7 miles
I did run 7 miles and it was rough at times. I felt like I had no momentum and had to walk get up hills. My anxiety level was also so high. My shin hurt most of the time. I was a little surprised because it was actually feeling better during the day. It hurt the most when I got home and was walking home. I was pretty upset because I don't know the severity of this injury and I don't know what it means for my race.
Wednesday = Swam about 1300 yards
I swam with my friends. I asked Erica about my injury. She said to ice it before I run and reduce my mileage. It hurt a lot throughout the day.
Thursday = Group Ride
I went to Ride for about 40 minutes. I could not stay the whole class because I had to go to work early. But I was glad I was motivated to get there. My shin is still hurting. It goes in and out.
Friday = Ran 3.5 miles
Well my ankle hurt during the whole run but it was not excruciating. It stayed the same...at times even a little better...during the whole run. I could have gone longer but I promised myself I would reduce my mileage. I think it actually hurt way more on Tuesday. I iced it afterwards and that helped. Then I put heat on it at night. The extra stretching has helped too. If it stays like this, I should be fine. I am hoping it improves.
Saturday = Walking
I did the Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention and we also walked around Willamette Mission State Park. My ankle was hurting so I iced it after both walks and that brought relieve.
Sunday = 10 miles with a pace of with around 10 minute miles
I managed to get 10 miles which I was pretty excited about. My goal was 8 but I added the extra two on. It did not feel too painful. The discomfort in my ankle was there the whole run but it did not get piercing. I felt better than I did on Tuesday. It hurt A LOT afterwards. I iced it but I was still limping all night.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Week #8 and Week #9
I can't keep up with this blog on a regular basis but I am still trying to document my workouts. I am officially registered for the Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon!! I am praying I will be able to complete it and my knee will continue to stay strong. I am reminded of training for CIM because it was a winter marathon as well. I did my long runs in the late fall.
Here's Week #8
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Ran 7 miles at an average pace of 9:53. I did not feel that great during the run. I realized why. I went on with a friend Tuesday night. I had a decreased appetite. When I got home, I did not feel the greatest. I went to bed at 9 PM so I would not miss work. It turned out to be a nasty cold.
Wednesday = Ran intervals at the park--4 miles. I skipped swimming because my cold was nasty. I did not want to wake up early. I did an easy interval run at the park. Kara came with me and rode her bike.
Thursday = Weights at the gym
Friday = Rest. I was going to go to Ride but I still felt sick. I opted to rest.
Saturday = 35 minute stationary bike. I kept it pretty light and easy because I wanted to do the long run on Sunday.
Sunday = 13 miles!! Average pace of 9:52. I honestly felt good most of the run. I took nutrition along and electrolytes. I had very little pain.
And Week #9 It's a kick back week.
Monday = Rest.
Tuesday = Ran 5 miles with an average pace of 9:41. And I saw three deer on Holder!
Wednesday = Swam about 1000 yards...probably a little more
Thursday & Friday = Rest...it is so hard with Rob out of town. It is so busy and hard to get up in the morning. I hate missing workouts. At the same time I can't do everything. It is a kick back week anyway.
Saturday = I ran the Stride 5k in Riverfront Park. When I crossed the finish line it was under 24 and I was excited I PRed. Then they said that the clock was not working right and to add two minutes. Which was a bummer. I still was under 26 which is pretty fast. I have a minor injury on my good leg (my left). It is between my knee and ankle on the lateral side. If I had to diagnose it myself I would think it is tendonitis. I think I got it when I ran Sunday but I felt it the worst on Monday or Tuesday when I wore my boots all day. I am still running because it honestly does not hurt that bad. It feels more sore if anything. I need to keep an eye on it.
Sunday = Ran 5 miles. My left thigh still hurts but I ran anyway. It hurt at times during the run but it did not hurt intensely. The former IT band pain hurt way more. I need to keep any eye on it.
Here's Week #8
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Ran 7 miles at an average pace of 9:53. I did not feel that great during the run. I realized why. I went on with a friend Tuesday night. I had a decreased appetite. When I got home, I did not feel the greatest. I went to bed at 9 PM so I would not miss work. It turned out to be a nasty cold.
Wednesday = Ran intervals at the park--4 miles. I skipped swimming because my cold was nasty. I did not want to wake up early. I did an easy interval run at the park. Kara came with me and rode her bike.
Thursday = Weights at the gym
Friday = Rest. I was going to go to Ride but I still felt sick. I opted to rest.
Saturday = 35 minute stationary bike. I kept it pretty light and easy because I wanted to do the long run on Sunday.
Sunday = 13 miles!! Average pace of 9:52. I honestly felt good most of the run. I took nutrition along and electrolytes. I had very little pain.
And Week #9 It's a kick back week.
Monday = Rest.
Tuesday = Ran 5 miles with an average pace of 9:41. And I saw three deer on Holder!
Wednesday = Swam about 1000 yards...probably a little more
Thursday & Friday = Rest...it is so hard with Rob out of town. It is so busy and hard to get up in the morning. I hate missing workouts. At the same time I can't do everything. It is a kick back week anyway.
Saturday = I ran the Stride 5k in Riverfront Park. When I crossed the finish line it was under 24 and I was excited I PRed. Then they said that the clock was not working right and to add two minutes. Which was a bummer. I still was under 26 which is pretty fast. I have a minor injury on my good leg (my left). It is between my knee and ankle on the lateral side. If I had to diagnose it myself I would think it is tendonitis. I think I got it when I ran Sunday but I felt it the worst on Monday or Tuesday when I wore my boots all day. I am still running because it honestly does not hurt that bad. It feels more sore if anything. I need to keep an eye on it.
Sunday = Ran 5 miles. My left thigh still hurts but I ran anyway. It hurt at times during the run but it did not hurt intensely. The former IT band pain hurt way more. I need to keep any eye on it.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Week #7
Well it has been a good week. Life is continuing. With kind of a crazy end of summer we're moving into a pretty good fall. I don't have any complaints.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Ran 6 miles with an average pace of 9:39
I was so proud I got out by 5 AM and got six miles in. I got into work at a decent time.
Wednesday = Ran 4 miles (Intervals in the park)
I ran in the afternoon. I love running one afternoon a week--one less morning I have to get up super early. I ran a warm up at a slower pace. Then I did 4 x 2 laps at the park with a one lap recovery in between. The weather was perfect. I did not swim because my swim friends are out of town and the lockers rooms and bathrooms are closed.
Thursday = Weights at the gym. I got there close to 5:15 and got in a workout in. Again made it to work on time.
Friday = Rest. I wanted to run or go to the gym. Thursday evening was kind of rough and I did not sleep very well. I woke up a little emotional and not feeling the greatest.
Saturday = Stationary Bike for 35 minutes in the afternoon
Sunday = 12 miles! Yay I made 12 miles! My average pace was around 9:40--probably slight slower at the end. It was hard at times. My stamina was not great. I was very nervous because I have not run this far since the marathon in 2015. For the past three years anytime I go over nine miles I have major knee issues. I end up reducing my mileage. Actually I have never stuck with a training plan for this long since I did the Minneapolis Marathon in 2015. I am thrilled my knee is holding up fine. The PT exercises are making a difference.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Ran 6 miles with an average pace of 9:39
I was so proud I got out by 5 AM and got six miles in. I got into work at a decent time.
Wednesday = Ran 4 miles (Intervals in the park)
I ran in the afternoon. I love running one afternoon a week--one less morning I have to get up super early. I ran a warm up at a slower pace. Then I did 4 x 2 laps at the park with a one lap recovery in between. The weather was perfect. I did not swim because my swim friends are out of town and the lockers rooms and bathrooms are closed.
Thursday = Weights at the gym. I got there close to 5:15 and got in a workout in. Again made it to work on time.
Friday = Rest. I wanted to run or go to the gym. Thursday evening was kind of rough and I did not sleep very well. I woke up a little emotional and not feeling the greatest.
Saturday = Stationary Bike for 35 minutes in the afternoon
Sunday = 12 miles! Yay I made 12 miles! My average pace was around 9:40--probably slight slower at the end. It was hard at times. My stamina was not great. I was very nervous because I have not run this far since the marathon in 2015. For the past three years anytime I go over nine miles I have major knee issues. I end up reducing my mileage. Actually I have never stuck with a training plan for this long since I did the Minneapolis Marathon in 2015. I am thrilled my knee is holding up fine. The PT exercises are making a difference.
Marathon Week #5 and #6
I have run really well with my workouts. Last week I ran 5 miles on Tuesday, swam about 1300 yards on Wednesday, did intervals (total of 3 miles) on Thursday, weights and stretching on Friday, stationary bike for 40 minutes on Saturday and a long run of 10 miles on Sunday. The 10 mile run especially went well. I felt very strong and excited I completed it with little issues. I also have kept up with my PT. It is a little weird to not go to any classes. I have not gone to Ride or Power and I don't really miss either one. I also have not ridden my bike outside. Just with everything that went on in August--I needed something quick and easy.
This week there are my times my knee feels achy and hurts. Stretching and PT always seem to help. It has not hurt while running. On Monday I rested. On Tuesday I ran 4 miles in the early morning. On Wednesday I swam about 1300 yards again. Yesterday (Thursday) I ran 4 miles after work. I am going to try to do one afternoon workout a week. It was nice to have an extra morning to sleep a little later and then work out in the afternoon. Today I rode the stationary bike for 35 minutes.
Now it is Saturday and I ran 8 miles in Keizer with an average pace of around 9:40...though at times it was faster. I ran along the Salem Parkway path and down Cherry. It was a really good run. I have been a little freaked out since that person was attacked in Minto Brown Park. I am trying to be safe! It does make me a little uneasy at times. I did not have any IT band pain on the run. I am really hoping I can keep increasing the mileage.
On Sunday I did weights at the gym. Pretty normal weights workout
This week there are my times my knee feels achy and hurts. Stretching and PT always seem to help. It has not hurt while running. On Monday I rested. On Tuesday I ran 4 miles in the early morning. On Wednesday I swam about 1300 yards again. Yesterday (Thursday) I ran 4 miles after work. I am going to try to do one afternoon workout a week. It was nice to have an extra morning to sleep a little later and then work out in the afternoon. Today I rode the stationary bike for 35 minutes.
Now it is Saturday and I ran 8 miles in Keizer with an average pace of around 9:40...though at times it was faster. I ran along the Salem Parkway path and down Cherry. It was a really good run. I have been a little freaked out since that person was attacked in Minto Brown Park. I am trying to be safe! It does make me a little uneasy at times. I did not have any IT band pain on the run. I am really hoping I can keep increasing the mileage.
On Sunday I did weights at the gym. Pretty normal weights workout
Monday, September 3, 2018
Marathon Training Week #4
Monday = Rest
First day back at work!!
Tuesday = Ran 5.04 miles with an average pace of 9:34
I had a good run. Miss running with Tracy and not used to how dark it is. Glad I was motivated to get up and go.
Wednesday = Swam about 1500 meters
I did not feel as strong last week and my right arm was hurting. I still completed a good workout.
Thursday = Bush Park Cross Country Series
Emily and I ran in the cross country series again and I know we beat our time. The clock was not even at 27 minutes when I crossed the finish line. They have not posted our times yet so not sure how we actually did. I felt so much better because I held off on eating dinner beforehand. My stomach did not feel crazy. I pushed myself to maintain my pace. I was pretty spent at the end.
Friday = Stationary bike 35 minutes
I did my normal interval track on the bike in the cardio room. I should go to Group Ride or bike outside. Right now I am enjoying the solo stationary bike while listening to inspirational music. It almost has been therapeutic with all that has gone on the last couple of weeks.
Saturday = Rest
I had zero time to work out because I went right from my getaway with Rob to watching Cheryl's babies. It was a workout in and of itself watching the babies. I felt like I lifted after carrying the baby girl. Also with all the moving of chairs and tables all week--I am counting that for weight training this week. I continued to do my PT 3-4 times this week.
Sunday = Ran 9 miles! My average pace was around 9:37
It was hotter than I suspected and the heat slowed me down at times. I also ran out of sports drink. I was guzzling water after I was done. I did not walk up any of the hills which was all mental for me. I felt pretty good during most of the run. I haven't done long runs like this in awhile. I forget how trying they can be at times.
First day back at work!!
Tuesday = Ran 5.04 miles with an average pace of 9:34
I had a good run. Miss running with Tracy and not used to how dark it is. Glad I was motivated to get up and go.
Wednesday = Swam about 1500 meters
I did not feel as strong last week and my right arm was hurting. I still completed a good workout.
Thursday = Bush Park Cross Country Series
Emily and I ran in the cross country series again and I know we beat our time. The clock was not even at 27 minutes when I crossed the finish line. They have not posted our times yet so not sure how we actually did. I felt so much better because I held off on eating dinner beforehand. My stomach did not feel crazy. I pushed myself to maintain my pace. I was pretty spent at the end.
Friday = Stationary bike 35 minutes
I did my normal interval track on the bike in the cardio room. I should go to Group Ride or bike outside. Right now I am enjoying the solo stationary bike while listening to inspirational music. It almost has been therapeutic with all that has gone on the last couple of weeks.
Saturday = Rest
I had zero time to work out because I went right from my getaway with Rob to watching Cheryl's babies. It was a workout in and of itself watching the babies. I felt like I lifted after carrying the baby girl. Also with all the moving of chairs and tables all week--I am counting that for weight training this week. I continued to do my PT 3-4 times this week.
Sunday = Ran 9 miles! My average pace was around 9:37
It was hotter than I suspected and the heat slowed me down at times. I also ran out of sports drink. I was guzzling water after I was done. I did not walk up any of the hills which was all mental for me. I felt pretty good during most of the run. I haven't done long runs like this in awhile. I forget how trying they can be at times.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Marathon Training Week #3
Monday = Rest...except I walked for like an hour
Today was my rest day but I met a friend for a walk at night. We ended up walking a full hour at a normal pace. By the end of it I had broke out in a sweat and my right knee was starting to hurt. I did my stretches before I went to bed. I noticed my range of motion on the clam shells was much less and I could not get through the second set without stopping. This is usually the point in my training when I scale back because I realize can't run this many miles. I also have never done the PT stretches either and I think they are helping.
Tuesday = Ran 3 miles at a 10 minute pace
It was a pretty normal run at 7 AM. I felt fine and not a lot of pain. I felt maybe a little tighter than normal. I was just slow and maintained a slower pace...not sure why. The air quality was not great. I need to keep my PT exercised and stretching going.
Wednesday = Swam around 1500 yards
I did my first early morning swim since the spring. It worked out well to go early because I wanted to can peaches in the morning...and get an early start. I swam with both Erica and Kate. I was surprised I managed to stay only about 100 - 150 yards behind them. It was great to have the workout done so early and it was good to be in the water. I like swimming with others versus the solo workouts...though I will miss swimming in the outdoor pool.
Thursday = Stationary Bike 42 minutes
I decided last minute to ride the stationary bike over lunch. I do miss riding my bike, but due to everything going on--I am grateful for the alone time & ease of riding in the gym.
Friday = Ran 5 miles in Minto Brown Park
I maintained about a 9:15 speed which I was very proud of. I really tried to stay on pace and build versus start out fast and slow down. I also did a test horse back ride in the afternoon with Anneke...which was a little scary because I don't think I have been on a horse since I worked at a camp in Michigan in college. But I got more confident as time went on.
Saturday = Weights
I did about 20 minutes of weights but I ended up talking to Jason for quite awhile. So I did not finish my workout. It was good to catch up with him and let him know about all the stuff going on.
Sunday = Intervals - 3 miles total
I did intervals at Wendy Kroger Park again. I also went horseback riding in the afternoon--so fun!
Today was my rest day but I met a friend for a walk at night. We ended up walking a full hour at a normal pace. By the end of it I had broke out in a sweat and my right knee was starting to hurt. I did my stretches before I went to bed. I noticed my range of motion on the clam shells was much less and I could not get through the second set without stopping. This is usually the point in my training when I scale back because I realize can't run this many miles. I also have never done the PT stretches either and I think they are helping.
Tuesday = Ran 3 miles at a 10 minute pace
It was a pretty normal run at 7 AM. I felt fine and not a lot of pain. I felt maybe a little tighter than normal. I was just slow and maintained a slower pace...not sure why. The air quality was not great. I need to keep my PT exercised and stretching going.
Wednesday = Swam around 1500 yards
I did my first early morning swim since the spring. It worked out well to go early because I wanted to can peaches in the morning...and get an early start. I swam with both Erica and Kate. I was surprised I managed to stay only about 100 - 150 yards behind them. It was great to have the workout done so early and it was good to be in the water. I like swimming with others versus the solo workouts...though I will miss swimming in the outdoor pool.
Thursday = Stationary Bike 42 minutes
I decided last minute to ride the stationary bike over lunch. I do miss riding my bike, but due to everything going on--I am grateful for the alone time & ease of riding in the gym.
Friday = Ran 5 miles in Minto Brown Park
I maintained about a 9:15 speed which I was very proud of. I really tried to stay on pace and build versus start out fast and slow down. I also did a test horse back ride in the afternoon with Anneke...which was a little scary because I don't think I have been on a horse since I worked at a camp in Michigan in college. But I got more confident as time went on.
Saturday = Weights
I did about 20 minutes of weights but I ended up talking to Jason for quite awhile. So I did not finish my workout. It was good to catch up with him and let him know about all the stuff going on.
Sunday = Intervals - 3 miles total
I did intervals at Wendy Kroger Park again. I also went horseback riding in the afternoon--so fun!
Monday, August 20, 2018
Marathon Training Week #2
Well it's a new week. Time to move on. I was fine until I woke up this morning and started working on the final exam preparation for this Computer Information Course I need to take. I lost it and felt like my brain was going crazy...on top of everything else. It took awhile to pull myself together. I need some normalcy again. I need some quiet and calm too. I need to finish this dumb class.
Monday = Swam 1200 yards in the outdoor pool
I am so glad I made it to the pool in the afternoon. I did not feel the strongest and my arms were tired. I really needed to work out. I needed to be in the pool. I worked pretty hard and got a workout in.
Tuesday = Ran 5 miles with an average pace of around 9:40
It was my last morning running with Tracy before she is gone for several weeks. It was a good run despite feeling tired at some points. We maintained a decent pace. I am kind of worried about my knee hurting again and dealing with the same things I dealt with last fall. I am also mourning the end of the summer though I am somewhat ready to go back to work.
Wednesday = Rest
This was a really HARD day. Very challenging in oh so many ways. It was survival to get through it in one piece.
Thursday = Bush Park Cross Country Race
I did the Bush Park Race with Emily. My goal was to run the first two miles with her at a slower pace and then break off and pick up the pace making it a tempo run. We started really fast like--a 8:30 mile. I felt bad we started out so fast because that was my intention. I realize I am not great at pacing. I finished before her but she was right behind me. We were under twenty seven minutes. I realized the 5K is hard for me because I don't really feel strong until the third mile...I like the 10K pace much better. I did enjoy doing it with her and I think I will go to the last one. Kara ran too and got first in her age group which was awesome.
Friday = Rode the stationary bike for 42 minutes
I rode the stationary bike at the gym on the same level and interval program as last week. It was a good workout. It was another hard morning and we almost cancelled the camping trip because of it. I am glad we didn't because I was able to separate myself from it.
Saturday = Weights at the gym
I had another good workout but I was a little emotionally raw so it was hard to hold it together. But I managed to get through it.
Sunday = Ran 7 miles
I felt bad because this run took me so much longer than I originally planned. It took an hour and 18 minutes. Rob & the kids were waiting for me at the pool. I wanted to run the Croisan Creek trail and back. I somehow missed the trail when I started out. I found it again and got caught up with it. Then there were these creepy guys on the trail. They kind of freaked me out. I got to the end of the trail and I was going to run back but I wanted to avoid the creepy guys. I knew if I ran along River Road it would take me so much longer. So I got back on trail and veered right hoping I could hit Browning but the trail went on forever...and then it totally stopped. So I had to go back to the main trail, run past the creepy guys (which totally freaked me out again) and get off the trail and on the main roads. I felt better once on the main roads and could run a normal pace. I lost so much time trying to find those trails and briskly walked most of it. So my pace was pretty slow. The good news is I was not harmed by any creepy guys, I completed seven miles, and was feeling more "even" in my moods. Also my knee has been fine thus far and the PT stretches seem to be helping. The bad news is it took forever. Rob was a little worried. I'm not running on that trail alone anymore. I thought it would be safe but not the case.
Monday = Swam 1200 yards in the outdoor pool
I am so glad I made it to the pool in the afternoon. I did not feel the strongest and my arms were tired. I really needed to work out. I needed to be in the pool. I worked pretty hard and got a workout in.
Tuesday = Ran 5 miles with an average pace of around 9:40
It was my last morning running with Tracy before she is gone for several weeks. It was a good run despite feeling tired at some points. We maintained a decent pace. I am kind of worried about my knee hurting again and dealing with the same things I dealt with last fall. I am also mourning the end of the summer though I am somewhat ready to go back to work.
Wednesday = Rest
This was a really HARD day. Very challenging in oh so many ways. It was survival to get through it in one piece.
Thursday = Bush Park Cross Country Race
I did the Bush Park Race with Emily. My goal was to run the first two miles with her at a slower pace and then break off and pick up the pace making it a tempo run. We started really fast like--a 8:30 mile. I felt bad we started out so fast because that was my intention. I realize I am not great at pacing. I finished before her but she was right behind me. We were under twenty seven minutes. I realized the 5K is hard for me because I don't really feel strong until the third mile...I like the 10K pace much better. I did enjoy doing it with her and I think I will go to the last one. Kara ran too and got first in her age group which was awesome.
Friday = Rode the stationary bike for 42 minutes
I rode the stationary bike at the gym on the same level and interval program as last week. It was a good workout. It was another hard morning and we almost cancelled the camping trip because of it. I am glad we didn't because I was able to separate myself from it.
Saturday = Weights at the gym
I had another good workout but I was a little emotionally raw so it was hard to hold it together. But I managed to get through it.
Sunday = Ran 7 miles
I felt bad because this run took me so much longer than I originally planned. It took an hour and 18 minutes. Rob & the kids were waiting for me at the pool. I wanted to run the Croisan Creek trail and back. I somehow missed the trail when I started out. I found it again and got caught up with it. Then there were these creepy guys on the trail. They kind of freaked me out. I got to the end of the trail and I was going to run back but I wanted to avoid the creepy guys. I knew if I ran along River Road it would take me so much longer. So I got back on trail and veered right hoping I could hit Browning but the trail went on forever...and then it totally stopped. So I had to go back to the main trail, run past the creepy guys (which totally freaked me out again) and get off the trail and on the main roads. I felt better once on the main roads and could run a normal pace. I lost so much time trying to find those trails and briskly walked most of it. So my pace was pretty slow. The good news is I was not harmed by any creepy guys, I completed seven miles, and was feeling more "even" in my moods. Also my knee has been fine thus far and the PT stretches seem to be helping. The bad news is it took forever. Rob was a little worried. I'm not running on that trail alone anymore. I thought it would be safe but not the case.
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Marathon Training Week #1
Wow...this has been quite the week. Hours before Rob's vacation ended we were hit hard with a situation that left us in a tailspin for the next 48 hours. I had to put everything on hold so I could focus on my middle school group. Yesterday I was an emotional time bomb. I am ready to start having as normal of a day as I can despite everything. The work needs to get done and we still have a few weeks left of the summer.
I started this week with the goal to run the Phoenix Rock and Roll in January. Kind of a crazy week to start that. I have to push myself out the door to go and workout. I would rather sit at the computer and surf Facebook...really that's my default action to anything I don't want to do. I need to workout. I always feel better after I do.
Monday = Run 3 mile with an average pace of 9:43
So much has happened since Monday that I hardly remember this run and where I actually ran to. I did a "lolipop" loop through the neighborhood. I hadn't run in two weeks so I thought it would be painful. I actually felt pretty good and like I could maintain a good pace. I did my PT exercises soon after I ran.
Tuesday = Ropes course
I was camping with the middle schoolers so I did not do an actual workout. I was active on the ropes course with them. I woke up Tuesday morning with a terrible sinus head ache. I drank three cups of coffee thinking the caffeine would shake it. Then I drank two Gatorades and one water thinking I was dehydrated. It would pulse at times and affect my stomach. I didn't have much of an appetite and felt nausea especially in the air conditioned van. I pushed through it because it was not bad enough that I had to lay down. It went right away at 4:30 after I swam in Hagg Lake with the kids. My appetite came back quickly and I was SO hungry. If I would have had Advil or Muccinex or Sudafed along, it probably would have gone right away. I didn't have anything to take. I have been congested in the mornings with itchy eyes so I think the air quality might have affected my sinuses.
Wednesday = Weights
I did weights in the weight room and my PT exercises. I still enjoy doing this versus going to Group Power. I like the slower pace and I like being done in a half hour.
Thursday = Swam 1,000 yards (about a 1/2 hour)
I hate swimming when I under on a time crunch. I had to get to VBS on time to pick up the kids and then get to Keizer for Hailey's hair cut. Plus I got my site assignment for the fall. Then I found myself engaged in some work related drama about fall placements. Not to mention everything else we have been dealing with this week. It was all way too much. I am so glad I got a workout in. I think if I would have waited until the afternoon it would not have happened. I enjoyed swimming at the Courthouse again. I don't like the 10 AM time slot because it is so busy with water aerobics. I got a lane right away.
Friday = Ran 6.02 miles with an average pace of around 9:19
I ran with Tracy, Michelle & Michelle's dog. We went up some big hills and I tackled them fine. Getting in six miles was hard. It reminded me that I have a lot of work to do to get my mileage back up. I also need to work on eating a little healthier because that does make a difference. I was very happy and could reach my goal of 6.
Saturday = Stationary Bike 42 minutes
I woke up crummy and emotional. I thought it would be better to stay home and clean versus go right to the gym. I went later in the afternoon and did intervals on the bike. It was a great workout. I listened to Christian music which has been helpful due to all the stuff we've been hit with this week.
Sunday = Ran 3 miles: Intervals at the park
I was going to wait until the afternoon to run. But I was glad I got out before church. I did a slow mile, 4 laps at the park with recovery laps in between and a half mile home. I do like doing intervals close to home versus driving all the way to the track.
A good first week!
I started this week with the goal to run the Phoenix Rock and Roll in January. Kind of a crazy week to start that. I have to push myself out the door to go and workout. I would rather sit at the computer and surf Facebook...really that's my default action to anything I don't want to do. I need to workout. I always feel better after I do.
Monday = Run 3 mile with an average pace of 9:43
So much has happened since Monday that I hardly remember this run and where I actually ran to. I did a "lolipop" loop through the neighborhood. I hadn't run in two weeks so I thought it would be painful. I actually felt pretty good and like I could maintain a good pace. I did my PT exercises soon after I ran.
Tuesday = Ropes course
I was camping with the middle schoolers so I did not do an actual workout. I was active on the ropes course with them. I woke up Tuesday morning with a terrible sinus head ache. I drank three cups of coffee thinking the caffeine would shake it. Then I drank two Gatorades and one water thinking I was dehydrated. It would pulse at times and affect my stomach. I didn't have much of an appetite and felt nausea especially in the air conditioned van. I pushed through it because it was not bad enough that I had to lay down. It went right away at 4:30 after I swam in Hagg Lake with the kids. My appetite came back quickly and I was SO hungry. If I would have had Advil or Muccinex or Sudafed along, it probably would have gone right away. I didn't have anything to take. I have been congested in the mornings with itchy eyes so I think the air quality might have affected my sinuses.
Wednesday = Weights
I did weights in the weight room and my PT exercises. I still enjoy doing this versus going to Group Power. I like the slower pace and I like being done in a half hour.
Thursday = Swam 1,000 yards (about a 1/2 hour)
I hate swimming when I under on a time crunch. I had to get to VBS on time to pick up the kids and then get to Keizer for Hailey's hair cut. Plus I got my site assignment for the fall. Then I found myself engaged in some work related drama about fall placements. Not to mention everything else we have been dealing with this week. It was all way too much. I am so glad I got a workout in. I think if I would have waited until the afternoon it would not have happened. I enjoyed swimming at the Courthouse again. I don't like the 10 AM time slot because it is so busy with water aerobics. I got a lane right away.
Friday = Ran 6.02 miles with an average pace of around 9:19
I ran with Tracy, Michelle & Michelle's dog. We went up some big hills and I tackled them fine. Getting in six miles was hard. It reminded me that I have a lot of work to do to get my mileage back up. I also need to work on eating a little healthier because that does make a difference. I was very happy and could reach my goal of 6.
Saturday = Stationary Bike 42 minutes
I woke up crummy and emotional. I thought it would be better to stay home and clean versus go right to the gym. I went later in the afternoon and did intervals on the bike. It was a great workout. I listened to Christian music which has been helpful due to all the stuff we've been hit with this week.
Sunday = Ran 3 miles: Intervals at the park
I was going to wait until the afternoon to run. But I was glad I got out before church. I did a slow mile, 4 laps at the park with recovery laps in between and a half mile home. I do like doing intervals close to home versus driving all the way to the track.
A good first week!
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Pre-Marathon Training Week #3, #4, and #5 of 5
Monday = Interval workouts at Wendy Kroger Park. Warm up, two laps with a recovery lap in between. One lap with a recovery lap in between. Cool down. These speed workouts are HARD but I am getting better. I like running in the park close to home versus driving all the way to the track.
Tuesday = Ran 4.4 miles with Tracy. Lots of hills! I felt pretty strong and faster than last week.
Wednesday = Swim 1200 yards in the outdoor pool. I timed my 500 yard and it was 12 1/2 minutes. Not bad.
So I have no recollection of what happened after that Wednesday. I believe I ran on that Friday and it was not a great run. I felt pretty tired and slow even though I ran with Tracy. On Saturday I left for New Mexico where I was until the following Saturday. I was not in a safe enough area to go for a run. I was active enough--hiking, swimming with kids, and walking. I was home all day Sunday and was beyond exhausted. I fell asleep on the couch in the afternoon and slept extremely hard. I woke up before Rob left for the evening service and thought it was evening. I had that feeling of being so tired that I felt sick. As I walked around and started packing for Pentiction, I felt significantly better.
We left for Penticton on Monday and came home yesterday. I was in an area where people train for triathlons. The swimming and running is amazing. With the smoky air, the desire to be with family, and still being so sleep deprived--I opted not to exercise at all. I did not feel guilty and it did not bother me at all. I felt like my body was screaming for rest and I had to give it that. I had much on my mind from New Mexico I had to process. I needed to reconnect with Rob & Kara again. I also don't feel guilty or all that disappointed about not doing a triathlon at the end of the summer. I feel like my priorities this summer had to be my family. I can't ever get these years back with them. I don't miss the early morning workouts but I will welcome them once I go back to work at the end of this month.
If I am going to try and do Phoenix Rock and Roll, then training starts this coming week. I can slowly ease back into it. I have to do my physical therapy or I am pretty guaranteed to have IT band issues again. I already feel my knee starting to weaken again.
I am ready to run again and see what my body can do. I think I should know once I add on the miles if my knee can handle marathon training. If it can't--I am OK doing the half. I think I could handle the half even if I am pain the last part of it. I love fall running and welcome the crisp cold air. I will continue to do weights on my own, swim with the triathletes, and bike outside or with Group Ride. I feel like I am not going to as many classes at the Courthouse but I am still using the facilities.
Tuesday = Ran 4.4 miles with Tracy. Lots of hills! I felt pretty strong and faster than last week.
Wednesday = Swim 1200 yards in the outdoor pool. I timed my 500 yard and it was 12 1/2 minutes. Not bad.
So I have no recollection of what happened after that Wednesday. I believe I ran on that Friday and it was not a great run. I felt pretty tired and slow even though I ran with Tracy. On Saturday I left for New Mexico where I was until the following Saturday. I was not in a safe enough area to go for a run. I was active enough--hiking, swimming with kids, and walking. I was home all day Sunday and was beyond exhausted. I fell asleep on the couch in the afternoon and slept extremely hard. I woke up before Rob left for the evening service and thought it was evening. I had that feeling of being so tired that I felt sick. As I walked around and started packing for Pentiction, I felt significantly better.
We left for Penticton on Monday and came home yesterday. I was in an area where people train for triathlons. The swimming and running is amazing. With the smoky air, the desire to be with family, and still being so sleep deprived--I opted not to exercise at all. I did not feel guilty and it did not bother me at all. I felt like my body was screaming for rest and I had to give it that. I had much on my mind from New Mexico I had to process. I needed to reconnect with Rob & Kara again. I also don't feel guilty or all that disappointed about not doing a triathlon at the end of the summer. I feel like my priorities this summer had to be my family. I can't ever get these years back with them. I don't miss the early morning workouts but I will welcome them once I go back to work at the end of this month.
If I am going to try and do Phoenix Rock and Roll, then training starts this coming week. I can slowly ease back into it. I have to do my physical therapy or I am pretty guaranteed to have IT band issues again. I already feel my knee starting to weaken again.
I am ready to run again and see what my body can do. I think I should know once I add on the miles if my knee can handle marathon training. If it can't--I am OK doing the half. I think I could handle the half even if I am pain the last part of it. I love fall running and welcome the crisp cold air. I will continue to do weights on my own, swim with the triathletes, and bike outside or with Group Ride. I feel like I am not going to as many classes at the Courthouse but I am still using the facilities.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Pre Marathon Training Week #2 of 5
My overall goal until August is to do 5 workouts a week. If I can get 6 in, that is fantastic. I am not going to push myself to do 5. My priority this summer is completing my summer course, pursuing hobbies, working on this Bible Study on self image and most importantly spending time with the family. I have great moments with our kids, Rob, and friends--that is where I want my focus to be. I don't want my training to get in the way of that. I think I am finding every summer that is actually easier to train during the school year versus the summer. Even with more free time, my motivation is better during the school year.
Monday = Ran 2 miles, walked 2 miles and rollerbladed 1 mile. I was camping with the kids at Champoeg. I wished I would have been able to take my bike because I would have liked to ride with them. They had a great time riding on their own. I did run behind them, roller blade behind them and I went on a long walk.
Tuesday = Rest
Wednesday = I had a really good workout at the gym in the evening. Did the various weight machines, my PT exercises, push ups etc. I need to this once a week. It's better for me right now than Power and I enjoy it.
Thursday = Ran with 4.02 miles with Tracy.
Friday = Swam 1200 yards at the outdoor pool. Also did On Your Feet Friday which was a lot of walking.
Saturday = Biked 13 miles with Salem Bicycle Club in Ankeny Wildlife Refuge. It was SO hot but a good ride!
Sunday = Rest again.
Monday = Ran 2 miles, walked 2 miles and rollerbladed 1 mile. I was camping with the kids at Champoeg. I wished I would have been able to take my bike because I would have liked to ride with them. They had a great time riding on their own. I did run behind them, roller blade behind them and I went on a long walk.
Tuesday = Rest
Wednesday = I had a really good workout at the gym in the evening. Did the various weight machines, my PT exercises, push ups etc. I need to this once a week. It's better for me right now than Power and I enjoy it.
Thursday = Ran with 4.02 miles with Tracy.
Friday = Swam 1200 yards at the outdoor pool. Also did On Your Feet Friday which was a lot of walking.
Saturday = Biked 13 miles with Salem Bicycle Club in Ankeny Wildlife Refuge. It was SO hot but a good ride!
Sunday = Rest again.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Pre Marathon Training Week #1 of 5
Last summer I had my heart set on doing an Olympic triathlon at the end of the summer. June began and the summer looked like a fresh clean slate as it always done. Not having enough time was no excuse. I was not working nor was I taking a class. I had all kinds of time. I began the training regimen and gained confidence in my cycling. I did a few rides with the Salem Bicycle Club. But by August I lost interest and decided to not "tri" a longer triathlon. It was difficult next to impossible to train on our DC/NY trip. I dealt with similar obstacles a few weeks later when we were in Michigan.
This summer is turning into a repeat except I threw out the idea of training for a triathlon much earlier--this past week in fact. I lost motivation but I also considered the things I want out of this summer. I work full time now away from the home during the school year and am trying to complete this early childhood education associate degree. I want quality time with my family this summer.
When I was talking to my brother-in-law in Tennessee, he was sharing the time restraints required to train for an Ironman triathlon. He said he refused to drive places to train. I would have to drive all the way to Silverton to any sort of open water training. The long bicycle rides take place on Saturdays when I want to be with the family.
Last summer we were on sabbatical but I do not feel like I learned the discipline of rest and Sabbath until this summer. I still went to Camp Calvin last summer which was very exhausting. I was still writing for The Banner which I wanted to quit by late July. I was busily searching for an ETM co-leader. Since I did not have one by mid August, I found myself in a tailspin of anxiety. There was much uncertainty about my new job. I knew I had a job but pay, location, practicum location were not determined until mid September. I wanted time to work on guitar and paint. I did not pick up my guitar all summer. I never painted either. I spent quite a bit of time training for a triathlon I never ended up doing anyway. Although it was a wonderful summer, it was a learning experience too.
So now here we are in early July. I don't want to make the financial investment of approximately $125.00 to do a triathlon at the end of the summer. When my heart is not really into it. What I do want to do and what I have wanted to do for a very long time is to run a marathon in Arizona. I have my mind set on the Arizona Rock and Roll Marathon in January. I want to follow Hal Higdon's Marathon 3 program which allows me to bike one day a week and swim one day a week. I plan to bike with the club or by myself until it gets cold out. Then I will switch to Spin Class. I can swim in the outdoor pool or indoor pool until early September. Running is where my passion is. It always has been.
The problem is I don't know if my IT band can handle it. I have been having problems with it for several years. Once I hit around 9 or 10 miles, it acts up. I think I could still swing a half marathon even if I have to be in pain the last few miles. The Rock and Roll would allow me to switch to the half with no consequences. I need to be proactive on doing my physical therapy. My PT said the main problem is my hips are too weak and I am not strengthening them enough. So if I can continue to do my PT, gradually add miles, and take care of my body--I might be able to complete my fifth marathon.
So I have four Pre-weeks before I would actually have to start training for it. I have been exercising off and on since summer began. I have eaten terrible the last few days and not done much exercise since last Wednesday. So it's going to be a slow start...so slow in fact I decided not to exercise today for no good reason. Once I hit my motivation, I think I will be fine. I am just praying I don't deal with the IT band issues. It has been very discouraging once I hit that point.
I am not going run more than six to seven miles the next four weeks. That will allow me to gradually build. The Marathon 3 program is 24 weeks long so it does gradually build to the 20 miles which I would not do until the late fall. In 8 weeks I would need to run 9 miles. That is typically the point I start feeling the pain.
I am going to blog about it so I can track it and also hold myself accountable for doing my PT.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Viper. It hurt but I felt like I was working all the running muscles I am supposed to be working!
Wednesday = Ran 4.01 miles. Somehow Map My Run glitched or something happened because I lost my stats. I did run 4 miles at about a 9.50 - 10.00 minute mile pace. I ran with Tracy. We tackled the Jones hill. My glutes are so sore from Viper! I cannot believe how much they hurt. I could barely squat down to pick up the newspaper.
Thursday = Swam 1,000 yards in the outdoor pool. I love swimming laps outside in the summer! My legs STILL hurt from Viper.
Friday = Ran 4 miles with an average pace of around 9:30. I pushed myself pretty hard and felt like I got a good workout. I am liking the idea of focusing on running and not feeling the pressure of triathlon.
Saturday = Intervals at Wendy Kroger Park. The loop at Wendy Kroger is slightly less than a track. It is about 0.18 miles while the track is 0.25. I did about a mile of intervals--one fast lap followed by a recovery lap. Plus I ran to the pool while Hailey biked. I might do intervals at the park instead of the track or not as often as going to the track. It is way more convenient staying close to home.
Sunday = Rest
This summer is turning into a repeat except I threw out the idea of training for a triathlon much earlier--this past week in fact. I lost motivation but I also considered the things I want out of this summer. I work full time now away from the home during the school year and am trying to complete this early childhood education associate degree. I want quality time with my family this summer.
When I was talking to my brother-in-law in Tennessee, he was sharing the time restraints required to train for an Ironman triathlon. He said he refused to drive places to train. I would have to drive all the way to Silverton to any sort of open water training. The long bicycle rides take place on Saturdays when I want to be with the family.
Last summer we were on sabbatical but I do not feel like I learned the discipline of rest and Sabbath until this summer. I still went to Camp Calvin last summer which was very exhausting. I was still writing for The Banner which I wanted to quit by late July. I was busily searching for an ETM co-leader. Since I did not have one by mid August, I found myself in a tailspin of anxiety. There was much uncertainty about my new job. I knew I had a job but pay, location, practicum location were not determined until mid September. I wanted time to work on guitar and paint. I did not pick up my guitar all summer. I never painted either. I spent quite a bit of time training for a triathlon I never ended up doing anyway. Although it was a wonderful summer, it was a learning experience too.
So now here we are in early July. I don't want to make the financial investment of approximately $125.00 to do a triathlon at the end of the summer. When my heart is not really into it. What I do want to do and what I have wanted to do for a very long time is to run a marathon in Arizona. I have my mind set on the Arizona Rock and Roll Marathon in January. I want to follow Hal Higdon's Marathon 3 program which allows me to bike one day a week and swim one day a week. I plan to bike with the club or by myself until it gets cold out. Then I will switch to Spin Class. I can swim in the outdoor pool or indoor pool until early September. Running is where my passion is. It always has been.
The problem is I don't know if my IT band can handle it. I have been having problems with it for several years. Once I hit around 9 or 10 miles, it acts up. I think I could still swing a half marathon even if I have to be in pain the last few miles. The Rock and Roll would allow me to switch to the half with no consequences. I need to be proactive on doing my physical therapy. My PT said the main problem is my hips are too weak and I am not strengthening them enough. So if I can continue to do my PT, gradually add miles, and take care of my body--I might be able to complete my fifth marathon.
So I have four Pre-weeks before I would actually have to start training for it. I have been exercising off and on since summer began. I have eaten terrible the last few days and not done much exercise since last Wednesday. So it's going to be a slow start...so slow in fact I decided not to exercise today for no good reason. Once I hit my motivation, I think I will be fine. I am just praying I don't deal with the IT band issues. It has been very discouraging once I hit that point.
I am not going run more than six to seven miles the next four weeks. That will allow me to gradually build. The Marathon 3 program is 24 weeks long so it does gradually build to the 20 miles which I would not do until the late fall. In 8 weeks I would need to run 9 miles. That is typically the point I start feeling the pain.
I am going to blog about it so I can track it and also hold myself accountable for doing my PT.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Viper. It hurt but I felt like I was working all the running muscles I am supposed to be working!
Wednesday = Ran 4.01 miles. Somehow Map My Run glitched or something happened because I lost my stats. I did run 4 miles at about a 9.50 - 10.00 minute mile pace. I ran with Tracy. We tackled the Jones hill. My glutes are so sore from Viper! I cannot believe how much they hurt. I could barely squat down to pick up the newspaper.
Thursday = Swam 1,000 yards in the outdoor pool. I love swimming laps outside in the summer! My legs STILL hurt from Viper.
Friday = Ran 4 miles with an average pace of around 9:30. I pushed myself pretty hard and felt like I got a good workout. I am liking the idea of focusing on running and not feeling the pressure of triathlon.
Saturday = Intervals at Wendy Kroger Park. The loop at Wendy Kroger is slightly less than a track. It is about 0.18 miles while the track is 0.25. I did about a mile of intervals--one fast lap followed by a recovery lap. Plus I ran to the pool while Hailey biked. I might do intervals at the park instead of the track or not as often as going to the track. It is way more convenient staying close to home.
Sunday = Rest
Sunday, April 22, 2018
It is so good to be outside again!
So I decided I want to do Hagg Lake Olympic distance in July. I have money set aside, but I have not registered yet. I am acting like I am doing it so I am training. This week was fantastic in terms of getting workouts in. Which was not easy at all--it was a full week including a very full Saturday. Here was my week:
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Group Ride. My running buddy was recovering from a half marathon.
Wednesday = Swam. I swam approximately 1300 yards. I lost track of the count. I was feeling a discouraged. I have been swimming with my friends for five years now. And I am still slower than them. I can't keep up with them. I don't know if I have bad form or if I should invest in another swim lesson. I really tried to do the best I could do. I also got on the scale and was very discouraged that I keep gaining weight. I have no idea where that extra weight is coming from because my eating habits have not changed significantly. I am doing glute exercises as part of my physical therapy almost every night. So maybe it is coming from strengthening muscles?
Thursday = Ran while Derek biked. I ran 3 miles at a 8:59 average pace per mile. This was a great way to do a tempo run because Derek started out slower, then built. I struggled to keep up but it forced me to maintain a faster pace. We had such a great time doing it at sunset. He loved biking on the roads away from the monotonous church parking lot. I said we would it again and I may try it with the girls as well.
Friday = Ran 5.12 miles in the late afternoon. I ran by myself at a slower pace about 9:50 minute miles. I did not feel as strong as Thursday & felt a bit tired.
Saturday = Swam 1,000 yards. I really worked on my form. I timed my 1/4 miles and it is 12 and 1/2 minutes. My weight was up again. No idea why.
Sunday = Biked 11:43 miles outside. I only had about an hour so I could not as far as I wanted to. I did lots of hills which was good practice for me especially if I do Hagg Lake. I am a much more confident biker. I am not having issues clipping in and out now or biking with traffic. Biking with the Salem Bicycle Club was so helpful. I really miss biking with them, but I probably won't be able to bike with them again until June. It's not doable with my schedule right now. Rob and the kids were already at the park when I got back. So I ran a mile to the park to get a small brick workout in. Kara and I walked home taking the shorter route so it was about a 0.8 mile walk. I also decided to try My Fitness Pal to see if I am consuming too many calories. I hate being such a slave to it but I hate gaining weight too. I could use a restart with healthier eating. I have been picking up bad habits since around February. Nothing substantial...just not being totally careful.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Group Ride. My running buddy was recovering from a half marathon.
Wednesday = Swam. I swam approximately 1300 yards. I lost track of the count. I was feeling a discouraged. I have been swimming with my friends for five years now. And I am still slower than them. I can't keep up with them. I don't know if I have bad form or if I should invest in another swim lesson. I really tried to do the best I could do. I also got on the scale and was very discouraged that I keep gaining weight. I have no idea where that extra weight is coming from because my eating habits have not changed significantly. I am doing glute exercises as part of my physical therapy almost every night. So maybe it is coming from strengthening muscles?
Thursday = Ran while Derek biked. I ran 3 miles at a 8:59 average pace per mile. This was a great way to do a tempo run because Derek started out slower, then built. I struggled to keep up but it forced me to maintain a faster pace. We had such a great time doing it at sunset. He loved biking on the roads away from the monotonous church parking lot. I said we would it again and I may try it with the girls as well.
Friday = Ran 5.12 miles in the late afternoon. I ran by myself at a slower pace about 9:50 minute miles. I did not feel as strong as Thursday & felt a bit tired.
Saturday = Swam 1,000 yards. I really worked on my form. I timed my 1/4 miles and it is 12 and 1/2 minutes. My weight was up again. No idea why.
Sunday = Biked 11:43 miles outside. I only had about an hour so I could not as far as I wanted to. I did lots of hills which was good practice for me especially if I do Hagg Lake. I am a much more confident biker. I am not having issues clipping in and out now or biking with traffic. Biking with the Salem Bicycle Club was so helpful. I really miss biking with them, but I probably won't be able to bike with them again until June. It's not doable with my schedule right now. Rob and the kids were already at the park when I got back. So I ran a mile to the park to get a small brick workout in. Kara and I walked home taking the shorter route so it was about a 0.8 mile walk. I also decided to try My Fitness Pal to see if I am consuming too many calories. I hate being such a slave to it but I hate gaining weight too. I could use a restart with healthier eating. I have been picking up bad habits since around February. Nothing substantial...just not being totally careful.
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Spring Break
I have not posted in awhile. I hate to say I am training for any sort of race. As soon as I do, I feel like my training falls apart and I am back to square one...setting goals that are never met. I also am trying not to be hard on myself. It is hard to exercise, work 40 hours a week outside the home and take early childhood ed classes. I am grateful I can even squeeze in some exercise. Sometimes at the expense of my sleep, but I am doing the best I can.
After my 11 mile run in late January on a Saturday morning, I did a shorter run that Sunday. My knee hurt the entire time but it was not terrible. It throbbed that whole Monday at work. All I did for workouts that week was swim with my tri friends on that Wednesday.
February came. I had a fundraiser dinner the first weekend. I felt very behind on everything. I spent a whole Saturday working on fundraising and early childhood ed classes. I felt like I did not get a weekend. Rob and I had communication issues. Work felt stressful. One thing after another. My workout regiment was inconsistent.
I got the referral end of January to see a PT about my knee. I finally went in mid February. It was very informative. Most of the IT band problems are as a result of weak hips. She basically said the stretching and rolling I have been doing is fine. It has not caused any damage or made anything worse. It is like putting a band aid on the pain and it is not strengthening what needs to be strengthened. I am doing five different exercised to strengthen my hips every night. I have been pretty consistent with that. I have to do some dynamic stretches before I run. She said these are better than static stretches which are basically for after running...not beforehand. She does not want me running more than 3-4 miles at a time right now. She also does not want me doing squats or lunges. I can only do squats with a band right now. The stretches are helping. I feel like I stretching areas of my hips that I have never stretched in my life.
My workouts the last couple weeks have been a little inconsistent. I had really bad PMS this week and it affected both my moods and my sleep. I also feel like I gained a lot of weight. I think I have gained ten pounds since the fall. I lost an unusual amount last fall from being sick with two GI bugs two and a half weeks apart. I also was very stressed out with my new job and going back to work in general. I would like to do the Hagg Lake triathlon in July. I don't know if I want to do the sprint distance or olympic. I think I will decide as we get closer. I would like to do another marathon next fall or winter if my hip strengthens.
Last week I was right on track getting great workouts in. Then I left work Thursday with a sore throat, chills, and extreme fatigue. I ended up not going into work on Friday. I tried to rest during the weekend. I still have a bad cough and get coughing spells. I cough to the point of gagging. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were all bad nights of sleep mixed with insomnia and coughing despite taking medicine. Last night was the first night I went without cough medicine and I slept pretty well.
Tuesday (3/27): Ran 3:08 miles with an average pace of 10 minute miles
I made myself run today. I was fighting with myself to get out the door. I knew once I got going, I would enjoy the outside air. I went a little slower than normal. It was good getting outside again despite not having worked out since last week Thursday. I am loving Spring Break. I am welcoming the much needed down time with open arms. I am glad Rob is home too.
Wednesday (3/28) Centergy
Wow it was so refreshing to go to Centergy. The workout did not hurt nearly as bad as last two weeks. Except I had to leave during the rest and recovery portion because I had a coughing fit that almost ended with me gagging. Yuck. I hate this cough.
Thursday (3/29) Group Ride
I went to Ride with the older two and they did awesome. It was a great workout.
Friday (3/30)
I ran 3.31 (but it was probably closer to 4--Map My Run glitched) miles through Woodmansee Park over to Sumpter Park. I felt slow at times, but I did not push myself to go super fast. I have been hovering around the 3 mile mark since I started PT and I wanted to increase it to 4.
Saturday (3/31)
I did about 10 minutes of weight in the weight room...which I never been in even though I have gone to the same gym for like five years. I liked the slower pace of doing weights on my own instead of going to Power. I am really concerned about going to Power with all the lunges and squats. My PT does not want me doing them unless someone is helping me with form. Then I swam 1,000 yards afterwards and did a mix of pull, free, and kick.
My cough is significantly better and my sleep is getting normal again. I am very sad to see Spring Break come to a close and get hit with reality on Monday.
Sunday (4/1) = Rest
I planned on finally getting my bike out today. Come to find out my pump broke. I lost the nozzle piece to it. I was so disappointed and frustrated that I went to Fred Meyer to buy a new one. I had to return something anyway. They only had one for kid's bikes. So I drove all the way to Big Five. Which was closed of course with it being Easter. Why am I driving all the over the place on Easter to buy a bike pump? Because I am PMSing and pretty much crazy today. That is the only reason I can justify it with. So I finally bought one from Wal Mart. It was a little confusing figuring how to change the valve to a presta valve. I finally figured it out and put air in my tires. So hopefully I can ride later this week. I like biking. I hate bike mechanics. It makes me anxious and crazy. I need to get over it.
After my 11 mile run in late January on a Saturday morning, I did a shorter run that Sunday. My knee hurt the entire time but it was not terrible. It throbbed that whole Monday at work. All I did for workouts that week was swim with my tri friends on that Wednesday.
February came. I had a fundraiser dinner the first weekend. I felt very behind on everything. I spent a whole Saturday working on fundraising and early childhood ed classes. I felt like I did not get a weekend. Rob and I had communication issues. Work felt stressful. One thing after another. My workout regiment was inconsistent.
I got the referral end of January to see a PT about my knee. I finally went in mid February. It was very informative. Most of the IT band problems are as a result of weak hips. She basically said the stretching and rolling I have been doing is fine. It has not caused any damage or made anything worse. It is like putting a band aid on the pain and it is not strengthening what needs to be strengthened. I am doing five different exercised to strengthen my hips every night. I have been pretty consistent with that. I have to do some dynamic stretches before I run. She said these are better than static stretches which are basically for after running...not beforehand. She does not want me running more than 3-4 miles at a time right now. She also does not want me doing squats or lunges. I can only do squats with a band right now. The stretches are helping. I feel like I stretching areas of my hips that I have never stretched in my life.
My workouts the last couple weeks have been a little inconsistent. I had really bad PMS this week and it affected both my moods and my sleep. I also feel like I gained a lot of weight. I think I have gained ten pounds since the fall. I lost an unusual amount last fall from being sick with two GI bugs two and a half weeks apart. I also was very stressed out with my new job and going back to work in general. I would like to do the Hagg Lake triathlon in July. I don't know if I want to do the sprint distance or olympic. I think I will decide as we get closer. I would like to do another marathon next fall or winter if my hip strengthens.
Last week I was right on track getting great workouts in. Then I left work Thursday with a sore throat, chills, and extreme fatigue. I ended up not going into work on Friday. I tried to rest during the weekend. I still have a bad cough and get coughing spells. I cough to the point of gagging. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were all bad nights of sleep mixed with insomnia and coughing despite taking medicine. Last night was the first night I went without cough medicine and I slept pretty well.
Tuesday (3/27): Ran 3:08 miles with an average pace of 10 minute miles
I made myself run today. I was fighting with myself to get out the door. I knew once I got going, I would enjoy the outside air. I went a little slower than normal. It was good getting outside again despite not having worked out since last week Thursday. I am loving Spring Break. I am welcoming the much needed down time with open arms. I am glad Rob is home too.
Wednesday (3/28) Centergy
Wow it was so refreshing to go to Centergy. The workout did not hurt nearly as bad as last two weeks. Except I had to leave during the rest and recovery portion because I had a coughing fit that almost ended with me gagging. Yuck. I hate this cough.
Thursday (3/29) Group Ride
I went to Ride with the older two and they did awesome. It was a great workout.
Friday (3/30)
I ran 3.31 (but it was probably closer to 4--Map My Run glitched) miles through Woodmansee Park over to Sumpter Park. I felt slow at times, but I did not push myself to go super fast. I have been hovering around the 3 mile mark since I started PT and I wanted to increase it to 4.
Saturday (3/31)
I did about 10 minutes of weight in the weight room...which I never been in even though I have gone to the same gym for like five years. I liked the slower pace of doing weights on my own instead of going to Power. I am really concerned about going to Power with all the lunges and squats. My PT does not want me doing them unless someone is helping me with form. Then I swam 1,000 yards afterwards and did a mix of pull, free, and kick.
My cough is significantly better and my sleep is getting normal again. I am very sad to see Spring Break come to a close and get hit with reality on Monday.
Sunday (4/1) = Rest
I planned on finally getting my bike out today. Come to find out my pump broke. I lost the nozzle piece to it. I was so disappointed and frustrated that I went to Fred Meyer to buy a new one. I had to return something anyway. They only had one for kid's bikes. So I drove all the way to Big Five. Which was closed of course with it being Easter. Why am I driving all the over the place on Easter to buy a bike pump? Because I am PMSing and pretty much crazy today. That is the only reason I can justify it with. So I finally bought one from Wal Mart. It was a little confusing figuring how to change the valve to a presta valve. I finally figured it out and put air in my tires. So hopefully I can ride later this week. I like biking. I hate bike mechanics. It makes me anxious and crazy. I need to get over it.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Third Week Post Christmas Break
Monday = Group Power. So nice to have a holiday and have Monday off! Felt like I needed it. I was able to go to daytime Group Power which I never get to go to. I took the kids ice skating in the afternoon.
Tuesday = Ran 5 miles with an average pace of 9:42. I woke up at 3:15 and could not fall asleep again. I finally fell asleep just as the alarm was going off and then I was up. I knew there was no way I was going to fall back asleep so I just got up and ran. It was a pretty decent run.
Wednesday = Rest. So tired after sleeping so little the night before and a very long workday. I slept until 7.
Thursday = Group Ride. I went to Group Ride and my triathlete friend was there as well. It was a regular ride workout.
Friday = Swam about 1/2 mile. I went at 5:30 AM as I did not have to be into work at a certain time...wanted to be there a little after 8. I don't like swimming alone as much but I like the convenience of going later when I can.
Saturday = Ran 11 miles with an average pace of around 9:40. I felt like the run started off bad from the beginning. I did not feel strong and I felt winded right away. I had to walk on a hill only the second mile. By mile 6 my IT band started really hurting. By mile 7 my phone totally crashed so I had no way to track my mileage or call if I could not run. I had mapped my run out beforehand but ended up taking some different roads so I really needed my phone. Despite a full charge when I went to bed, it was about 3/4 when I woke up. So frustrated it crashed after only an hour. I really hate my phone and I am so overdue for a new one. I stopped to stretch and that helped a little bit. I did that twice. By what I am guessing was Mile 9 my IT band hurt, but not bad enough that I could run. I felt like it was stable and I could continue. Now my knee has hurt off and on the rest of the day. I stretched, rolled, and rested. That has all helped. I am probably going to see a physical therapist in February. For now I am going to continue to run because it is not extreme pain.
Tuesday = Ran 5 miles with an average pace of 9:42. I woke up at 3:15 and could not fall asleep again. I finally fell asleep just as the alarm was going off and then I was up. I knew there was no way I was going to fall back asleep so I just got up and ran. It was a pretty decent run.
Wednesday = Rest. So tired after sleeping so little the night before and a very long workday. I slept until 7.
Thursday = Group Ride. I went to Group Ride and my triathlete friend was there as well. It was a regular ride workout.
Friday = Swam about 1/2 mile. I went at 5:30 AM as I did not have to be into work at a certain time...wanted to be there a little after 8. I don't like swimming alone as much but I like the convenience of going later when I can.
Saturday = Ran 11 miles with an average pace of around 9:40. I felt like the run started off bad from the beginning. I did not feel strong and I felt winded right away. I had to walk on a hill only the second mile. By mile 6 my IT band started really hurting. By mile 7 my phone totally crashed so I had no way to track my mileage or call if I could not run. I had mapped my run out beforehand but ended up taking some different roads so I really needed my phone. Despite a full charge when I went to bed, it was about 3/4 when I woke up. So frustrated it crashed after only an hour. I really hate my phone and I am so overdue for a new one. I stopped to stretch and that helped a little bit. I did that twice. By what I am guessing was Mile 9 my IT band hurt, but not bad enough that I could run. I felt like it was stable and I could continue. Now my knee has hurt off and on the rest of the day. I stretched, rolled, and rested. That has all helped. I am probably going to see a physical therapist in February. For now I am going to continue to run because it is not extreme pain.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Second Week Post Christmas Break
Well this week was a little bit harder at work but not due to my classroom and the kiddos. Working with people can be hard. As much as I despise drama and conflict, sometimes I find myself in it. It is difficult to navigate through it all: speaking the truth versus showing compassion and care. But now it's the weekend...a three day weekend actually. And I get a long break. Which I need and am quite happy about.
Monday = Group Power! I finally made it to early morning Group Power and it was a very good workout.
Tuesday = Rest
Wednesday = Ran about 4 miles. I had to be into work super early and it made more sense to run versus swim. My phone died overnight so I could not track my mileage or pace. It was about four miles and probably a normal pace. Although I did not feel as fast as I did on Sunday. I did not have any noticeable pain either.
Thursday = Ran 5.03 miles with a pace of 9:28. My plan was to go to Ride. I woke up in a fog...Wednesday was a very long day. I got everything ready including my biking shoes. Except I left them on the table. Of course I was wearing my slip on shoes. I drove all the way to the gym right before Ride started. I knew if I drove home and went back, the class would be half over. I could not ride in my slip on shoes and I did not have my swimming stuff with me. So I drove all the way home. I did not want to run because it was pouring rain. But I did not have a lot of choice. So I ran anyway and thankfully the rain dissipated the longer I ran. I got a decent workout anyway. I struggled more on the hills, but I was grateful I could do something in time despite the gym mishap.
Friday = Rode Stationary Bike for 45 minutes. I did not want to get up for ride so I went to the gym in the late afternoon and rode the stationary bike and got in a good workout.
Saturday = Swam about 1/2 mile. We had a fairly busy Saturday because we had to make dinner for the Hailey's play cast plus I had studying to do. I managed to get to the pool and swam about 1,000 yards. Not as much as what we do on a Wednesday morning, but still a good workout.
Sunday = Ran 6.11 miles with an average pace of 9:20. Hailey had an ice skating event with friends from her school at Riverfront Park. So I ran from Riverfront to Minto Brown through Minto Brown and back out to the pedestrian bridge in Riverfront to Wallace Marine and back. I tried to maintain a faster pace. It was so warm for January and everyone was outside!
Monday = Group Power! I finally made it to early morning Group Power and it was a very good workout.
Tuesday = Rest
Wednesday = Ran about 4 miles. I had to be into work super early and it made more sense to run versus swim. My phone died overnight so I could not track my mileage or pace. It was about four miles and probably a normal pace. Although I did not feel as fast as I did on Sunday. I did not have any noticeable pain either.
Thursday = Ran 5.03 miles with a pace of 9:28. My plan was to go to Ride. I woke up in a fog...Wednesday was a very long day. I got everything ready including my biking shoes. Except I left them on the table. Of course I was wearing my slip on shoes. I drove all the way to the gym right before Ride started. I knew if I drove home and went back, the class would be half over. I could not ride in my slip on shoes and I did not have my swimming stuff with me. So I drove all the way home. I did not want to run because it was pouring rain. But I did not have a lot of choice. So I ran anyway and thankfully the rain dissipated the longer I ran. I got a decent workout anyway. I struggled more on the hills, but I was grateful I could do something in time despite the gym mishap.
Friday = Rode Stationary Bike for 45 minutes. I did not want to get up for ride so I went to the gym in the late afternoon and rode the stationary bike and got in a good workout.
Saturday = Swam about 1/2 mile. We had a fairly busy Saturday because we had to make dinner for the Hailey's play cast plus I had studying to do. I managed to get to the pool and swam about 1,000 yards. Not as much as what we do on a Wednesday morning, but still a good workout.
Sunday = Ran 6.11 miles with an average pace of 9:20. Hailey had an ice skating event with friends from her school at Riverfront Park. So I ran from Riverfront to Minto Brown through Minto Brown and back out to the pedestrian bridge in Riverfront to Wallace Marine and back. I tried to maintain a faster pace. It was so warm for January and everyone was outside!
Friday, January 12, 2018
First Week Post Christmas Break
This week exceeded my expectations. I was not excited about going back to work, being away from the kids, and re-establishing a routine. Having a plan for the week helped tremendously. I had one of the best weeks at work ever...including the fact I was covering for multiple people and working long hours. Next week will be harder due to changes within our teaching staff, but I feel prepared for it. I completed almost all my workouts except missed Power...but I am not beating myself up for it. With the News Years holiday, going back to work, having to work 10-11 hour days...I think I did pretty good.
Monday = Rest. We were up late for New Years Eve and awoken by the cat who decided to take a leap to the game shelf at 7:30 in the morning...taking a bunch of board games down with her. It was a LOUD crash. We had a good day as a family that ended in a not-so-happy evening with stressful situations. Thankfully we worked through them. Although we ended the day on not the greatest note, it was something we all had to go through.
Tuesday = Group Ride. I made it to Ride. I was pretty tired but happy I could get the workout in. Going from the gym right to work is fine. Aside for the fact I have to buy coffee somewhere, take my breakfast along, and pack so much stuff the night before.
Wednesday = Swim about 45 minutes. I had to be work at 7 so I had to cut my swim workout about 15 minutes. The pool was full and I had to share a lane with an older man who was not too keen on sharing a lane. I felt bad but there were so few options. We did keep hitting eachother, I kept hitting the side of the wall, and I felt very claustrophobic. It really stunk. The workout was OK and I enjoyed swimming with my tri friends. I am much more comfortable sharing a lane with one of them.
Thursday = Rest. I was SO tired. I went ice skating the night before with the middle schoolers and chose to sleep in until 6:30. It was worth it.
Friday = Ran 3.14 miles. It says was my pace was 10:40 but I hit two very long lights. It was probably more like 9.5. I had a good day at work but I took home some emotional baggage from work. I did not think it was affecting me until I lost it emotionally later in the afternoon. Plus we had the Council party at night and I did not feel as prepared as I wanted to be. I had to go to Wal Mart and I don't do well shopping when I am under these sort of conditions. Rob told me to go run and it was the perfect way to get out some of the emotions. I actually was crying when I was running...not the first time I have done that.
Saturday = Ran 5 miles with an average pace of 9:38. We had such a beautiful Saturday. It was wonderful to go out and run and enjoy the outside air. I was less emotional than Friday. I still felt like running cleared my head.
Sunday = Ran 9 miles with an average pace of 9:55. Yay! 9 miles. Despite a little rain it went really well. I really enjoy running Sunday afternoons. Very little if any knee pain. I tackled some pretty big hills.
Monday = Rest. We were up late for New Years Eve and awoken by the cat who decided to take a leap to the game shelf at 7:30 in the morning...taking a bunch of board games down with her. It was a LOUD crash. We had a good day as a family that ended in a not-so-happy evening with stressful situations. Thankfully we worked through them. Although we ended the day on not the greatest note, it was something we all had to go through.
Tuesday = Group Ride. I made it to Ride. I was pretty tired but happy I could get the workout in. Going from the gym right to work is fine. Aside for the fact I have to buy coffee somewhere, take my breakfast along, and pack so much stuff the night before.
Wednesday = Swim about 45 minutes. I had to be work at 7 so I had to cut my swim workout about 15 minutes. The pool was full and I had to share a lane with an older man who was not too keen on sharing a lane. I felt bad but there were so few options. We did keep hitting eachother, I kept hitting the side of the wall, and I felt very claustrophobic. It really stunk. The workout was OK and I enjoyed swimming with my tri friends. I am much more comfortable sharing a lane with one of them.
Thursday = Rest. I was SO tired. I went ice skating the night before with the middle schoolers and chose to sleep in until 6:30. It was worth it.
Friday = Ran 3.14 miles. It says was my pace was 10:40 but I hit two very long lights. It was probably more like 9.5. I had a good day at work but I took home some emotional baggage from work. I did not think it was affecting me until I lost it emotionally later in the afternoon. Plus we had the Council party at night and I did not feel as prepared as I wanted to be. I had to go to Wal Mart and I don't do well shopping when I am under these sort of conditions. Rob told me to go run and it was the perfect way to get out some of the emotions. I actually was crying when I was running...not the first time I have done that.
Saturday = Ran 5 miles with an average pace of 9:38. We had such a beautiful Saturday. It was wonderful to go out and run and enjoy the outside air. I was less emotional than Friday. I still felt like running cleared my head.
Sunday = Ran 9 miles with an average pace of 9:55. Yay! 9 miles. Despite a little rain it went really well. I really enjoy running Sunday afternoons. Very little if any knee pain. I tackled some pretty big hills.
Monday, January 1, 2018
Second Week of Christmas Break
Monday = Christmas morning run! Ran 4.81 miles with an average pace of 9:53. I mostly ran through the Fir Crest and Sunnyslope neighborhoods. It was dryer out but pretty cold...and slick in some areas. I loved starting our Christmas morning out with a run.
Tuesday = Group Power. I managed to quick get to Power before we left on our Portland trip. I was still sore from Saturday Power and I kept my weight at about the same.
Wednesday = Ran 4.01 miles in Portland with an average pace of 10:53. I ran from our motel through path that goes through the airport long term parking lot and then along the Marine Drive path. I turned around at 2 miles and ran back. My pace was slower than normal because the traffic lights were LONG at Airport Way. Plus I had to walk and "slide" on the icy patches. I love running in new places and it was nice to run along the Columbia River.
I have been thinking about races for 2018 and I flip flop between the Corvallis half marathon, a half ironman at the end of the summer, or a marathon in Arizona in May (I know...that might be far fetched but still possible). I don't know what my knee is going to do and if I will need any extensive physical therapy. Or if I can keep doing what I am doing and be fine. I really do want to bike more once the spring hits because I did enjoy that last summer. So many options.
Thursday = Rest!!
Friday = Swam 1 mile! It is lonely swimming by myself. I would rather be with my crew. But I also like having a break from the early morning hours. I also like being able to put together my own workout. I stepped on the scale and I gained the five pounds back I lost this fall. I am not surprised. I have doing the regular "eat whatever you want" holiday eating. I don't care that much because I am not even close to being overweight. I am pretty sure once I start working again, I am going to lose it all. I eat small portions during the day at work and I only eat healthy snacks. So I am not all that concerned.
Saturday = Biked 45 minutes on exercise bike
I have not been to the cardio room in the gym for a very long time--maybe it's been a year. I could not make it Group Ride. I had to sleep. So I went later in the day and rode the bike on my own. I felt like I still got a good workout and I could walk a CNN documentary at the same time.
Sunday = Ran 8.62 miles with an average pace of 10 minutes
My last run of 2017! I ran to the Candalaria neighborhood and back through by South Salem high school and up Commercial to Ewald. I forgot about the long downhill on Crestview that goes on forever. It is very very steep. I thought it would upset my knee. Surprisingly my knee was fine--maybe some slight pain but nothing substantial. I am training my right foot to plant forward and not off to the side--I am walking this way now too. I feel like it is making a big different. Also stretching and rolling at night. I think this helps too. I just need to be consistent with it once I start up work. The weather was perfect for running and I was treated to a beautiful sunset. It was great to a good long run in before the New Years festivities. I am not excited about Christmas Break ending. I also know I cannot live like this forever. All good things must come to an end. Praying for a manageable winter with not too much drama and finding healthy ways to handle my stress--maybe with marathon training?
Tuesday = Group Power. I managed to quick get to Power before we left on our Portland trip. I was still sore from Saturday Power and I kept my weight at about the same.
Wednesday = Ran 4.01 miles in Portland with an average pace of 10:53. I ran from our motel through path that goes through the airport long term parking lot and then along the Marine Drive path. I turned around at 2 miles and ran back. My pace was slower than normal because the traffic lights were LONG at Airport Way. Plus I had to walk and "slide" on the icy patches. I love running in new places and it was nice to run along the Columbia River.
I have been thinking about races for 2018 and I flip flop between the Corvallis half marathon, a half ironman at the end of the summer, or a marathon in Arizona in May (I know...that might be far fetched but still possible). I don't know what my knee is going to do and if I will need any extensive physical therapy. Or if I can keep doing what I am doing and be fine. I really do want to bike more once the spring hits because I did enjoy that last summer. So many options.
Thursday = Rest!!
Friday = Swam 1 mile! It is lonely swimming by myself. I would rather be with my crew. But I also like having a break from the early morning hours. I also like being able to put together my own workout. I stepped on the scale and I gained the five pounds back I lost this fall. I am not surprised. I have doing the regular "eat whatever you want" holiday eating. I don't care that much because I am not even close to being overweight. I am pretty sure once I start working again, I am going to lose it all. I eat small portions during the day at work and I only eat healthy snacks. So I am not all that concerned.
Saturday = Biked 45 minutes on exercise bike
I have not been to the cardio room in the gym for a very long time--maybe it's been a year. I could not make it Group Ride. I had to sleep. So I went later in the day and rode the bike on my own. I felt like I still got a good workout and I could walk a CNN documentary at the same time.
Sunday = Ran 8.62 miles with an average pace of 10 minutes
My last run of 2017! I ran to the Candalaria neighborhood and back through by South Salem high school and up Commercial to Ewald. I forgot about the long downhill on Crestview that goes on forever. It is very very steep. I thought it would upset my knee. Surprisingly my knee was fine--maybe some slight pain but nothing substantial. I am training my right foot to plant forward and not off to the side--I am walking this way now too. I feel like it is making a big different. Also stretching and rolling at night. I think this helps too. I just need to be consistent with it once I start up work. The weather was perfect for running and I was treated to a beautiful sunset. It was great to a good long run in before the New Years festivities. I am not excited about Christmas Break ending. I also know I cannot live like this forever. All good things must come to an end. Praying for a manageable winter with not too much drama and finding healthy ways to handle my stress--maybe with marathon training?
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