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.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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.
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