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!
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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.
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