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!
Sunday, January 21, 2018
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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