Monday - Ran 2 miles
It is a kick back week with the running which is a nice break. I am going to ice left ankle later today as it is starting to act up again. Running this morning was hard...it took my body awhile to wake up. It was hard to catch by breath. Most of the Midwest is having snow or ice days, but it is warming up here in Oregon. February spring is on its way.
Tuesday - Rest Day
Wednesday - Stationary Bike - 36 minutes Swimming - 13 minutes
So did not want to get up this morning. Took me awhile. I have a lot on my mind--not necessarily bad things. Just really seeking the Lord's will on a few things. I watched a "running" movie last night (I can only watch those when Rob is gone or busy as he is not as excited about them as me!) and it was so sad at the end. Like I never cry while watching movies, but almost got choked up. The cool thing is almost the whole movie takes place in Oregon and at Hayward Field. Now I want to run a race there. :)
Even after I had my workout clothes I seriously almost climbed right back into bed. I did intervals on the bike. At first I felt tired and out of it...as time went on...I worked hard and broke a sweat (I sweat SO much on the bike compared to every other form of exercise including running). I did speed swims. I did one lap at a time at a faster speed. Then I took about 15-30 second in between. I also swam a few laps with pull bouy so I could work on arms and rotation.
Thursday - Group Power & Swimming 16 minutes
Both Rob and I have sore throats and I think Kara might have had one too. Rob has felt more tired, but my energy level is not as decreased. I am either at the tail end of the cold I had or I am starting another one. My throat is better this morning.
Power was intense. I did increase my weight on some of the tracks. By the time we got to "shoulders" I felt like I could hardly do them. I am going to be sore! The first legs track is still hard to have the bar on my head. My upper arm and right shoulder hurt. I figured it was better to increase my weight and take breaks when I do versus keep my weight low and have an easier workout where I don't have to try as hard.
It was hard to swim because I felt exhausted from Power. I did four laps of freestyle, one lap of back stroke, and then three laps freestyle.
Thankfully when my morning alarm goes off, I am pretty much awake. Even if I try to fall back asleep, I usually can't. My body is getting used to exercising in the morning and it's so nice to get it done at the beginning of the day...and get some alone time in the process.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
15 K & Spring Tri Training Week #3
Monday - Ran 4 miles
Caleb & Jeanelle had Hailey overnight and then Derek & Kara went to VB's house for most of the day. I was able to run in the early afternoon which hardly ever is doable these days. Nice cool dry winter day again...perfect. Was a little bit harder to get in the groove...struggled the first 2 miles. Once I hit Mile #3 I felt better. I ran mostly through the Sumpter neighborhood. The inside of left ankle acts up from time to time. I might have to ice it. I ran in bad shoes a couple times a few weeks ago and I think that didn't help. I have since got rid of those shoes and have been alternating between my new shoes and my other pair I bought last spring. I really enjoy training for this race because I am only running three times a week. I like doing the swimming and biking and weights (even though I've not gone to Power since right before Christmas!) along with the running. I daresay I would train for another marathon if I could just run three days a week.
Tuesday - Rest Day
Needed the rest!
Wednesday - Group Ride & Swam 15 minutes
Have not been to morning group ride on Wednesday mornings in a very long time...if ever. I have been praying so hard that I would wake up in the morning and be ready to get up and exercise versus feeling overwhelmed and anxious. It might seem like a strange prayer. Today I woke up and laid in bed for 2 minutes and knew that I was going to get up and enjoy this day. Group Ride is getting easier...I can already tell. I put my bike at a higher gear and am able to stick with it longer. I push myself more. Swimming after Group Ride is not as nice as swimming before biking...but it's doable. I swam freestyle pretty fast. I am going to time myself again this week and see how many laps I can do in 10 minutes.
Thursday - Group Power & Swam 12 minutes
Have not been to Power in weeks!! I missed half of the warm up because I hit all red lights. I hate that! I feel like everyone is staring at you when you walk in late. Another person was late too. I actually kept the weight low so it wasn't too hard of a workout...except the shoulder track...always is a hard workout. I have not been in several weeks and I am getting another cold which is going back into my sinuses again. So far not too bad, but it's hard to breathe through my nose at night. I felt a little dizzy after I got out of the pool, but drank a lot of water and felt ok. Anyway I love the new Power tracks. For the second legs track we hardly used the bar at all and did these new lunges which were awesome. I love the variety. Sometimes Power gets into a rut. The first legs track was hard because it hurts my shoulders so bad to have the bar on my back. My arms always go numb. I don't have the shoulder pain anymore I had a few weeks ago, but the bar just really irritated it like it was coming back. I swam 7 laps in 12 minutes which isn't bad. I didn't stop at all--just kept going. Would like to work up to a faster pace. But with the cold and having come from Power, I knew I wouldn't be much faster than that.
I woke up this morning without the alarm and I was wide awake. It was awesome that I have been having that...not the overwhelming stress I normally feel what I wake up. :) The flip side is I have been very distracted this week and feel a little out of sorts mentally. No anger outbursts or emotional breakdowns or acting edgy...just can't focus or concentrate. Little things distract me and throw me off. I have gotten so little done around the house this week. Thankfully we have a light weekend I may have some extra time. The first couple weekends in February are pretty busy so I'll just have to enjoy it.
Friday - Ran 4.75 miles on treadmill. Average pace: 9.20 min miles
I knew I would sleep terrible last night with this cold. I took some Benadryl. It's hard to breathe out of my nose. I woke up at 12:30 to a huge cat fight (and it sounded like another animal was involved) outside my window. I woke up and immediately thought one of the kids was crying and then wondered if my cat somehow got out of the laundry room--no the house was quiet--it was all outside. We keep Lena in the laundry room all night and she can go upstairs and sit in the loft room so she'd be a pretty smart cat if she got out. It took awhile to fall back asleep. I had to lay on my back (I can sleep on my back if I am tired enough) so I could breathe. Rob said I slept really restless and snored at times. I woke up and mouth was all dry.
Anyway I felt good enough to run, but decided to wait until later in the morning. Rob is home most Fridays so I have that advantage. I didn't want to run in the rain because I was afraid it would mess with my body temperature too much and make me feel worse. So I went to the gym around 10 and forgot how the gym is a crazy madhouse on Friday mid mornings with the seniors having a doughnut potluck after their workout class (doesn't eating doughnuts after you work out defeat the purpose?). I had to wait for a treadmill. I pushed myself really hard again and ran for 40 minutes. I made 4.73 miles total and maintained a 9.20 pace which is not bad. It was nice to run inside...although I sweat so much. The fan on the treadmill was clogged with lint...gross! I will run on Sunday in the rain if I absolutely have to. Hopefully I am breathing better by then.
Saturday - Swam 20 minutes, Stationary Bike 26 minutes
Today is a great day! Hailey made her first basket in her basketball game and has been improving SO much since her first game. On her first game we were like, "Oh dear, what were we doing signing her up for basketball." She was lost on the court and didn't know what she was doing. She has really worked hard and pushed forward.
I decided to swim 1/4 mile (which is the same distance for a sprint tri) non-stop and see how long it takes. me. I did nine laps of freestyle straight with like a 5 second break halfway to drink some water. It took me fifteen minutes! I was happy to complete that. I did one more lap as a cool down. So ten laps of freestyle in all--no pull buoy or kickboard--straight non-stop laps. It felt really good. I just need to keep working on speed and form.
I rode the stationary bike on the random track. Nothing to exciting, but tried to push myself.
Sunday - Ran 8 miles
It was slightly rainy, but not pouring rain. I was pretty wet when I came back and it took awhile for my body temp. to get back to normal. But it was not too uncomfortable. I did the 8 mile route I used to do when I was training for marathons. I took the 2X Gu after 4 miles. I swear the stuff gave me so energy I felt like I could run forever...or maybe it was in my mind? Not sure, but it was a really good run overall. Getting excited for Shamrock in less than a month!
Caleb & Jeanelle had Hailey overnight and then Derek & Kara went to VB's house for most of the day. I was able to run in the early afternoon which hardly ever is doable these days. Nice cool dry winter day again...perfect. Was a little bit harder to get in the groove...struggled the first 2 miles. Once I hit Mile #3 I felt better. I ran mostly through the Sumpter neighborhood. The inside of left ankle acts up from time to time. I might have to ice it. I ran in bad shoes a couple times a few weeks ago and I think that didn't help. I have since got rid of those shoes and have been alternating between my new shoes and my other pair I bought last spring. I really enjoy training for this race because I am only running three times a week. I like doing the swimming and biking and weights (even though I've not gone to Power since right before Christmas!) along with the running. I daresay I would train for another marathon if I could just run three days a week.
Tuesday - Rest Day
Needed the rest!
Wednesday - Group Ride & Swam 15 minutes
Have not been to morning group ride on Wednesday mornings in a very long time...if ever. I have been praying so hard that I would wake up in the morning and be ready to get up and exercise versus feeling overwhelmed and anxious. It might seem like a strange prayer. Today I woke up and laid in bed for 2 minutes and knew that I was going to get up and enjoy this day. Group Ride is getting easier...I can already tell. I put my bike at a higher gear and am able to stick with it longer. I push myself more. Swimming after Group Ride is not as nice as swimming before biking...but it's doable. I swam freestyle pretty fast. I am going to time myself again this week and see how many laps I can do in 10 minutes.
Thursday - Group Power & Swam 12 minutes
Have not been to Power in weeks!! I missed half of the warm up because I hit all red lights. I hate that! I feel like everyone is staring at you when you walk in late. Another person was late too. I actually kept the weight low so it wasn't too hard of a workout...except the shoulder track...always is a hard workout. I have not been in several weeks and I am getting another cold which is going back into my sinuses again. So far not too bad, but it's hard to breathe through my nose at night. I felt a little dizzy after I got out of the pool, but drank a lot of water and felt ok. Anyway I love the new Power tracks. For the second legs track we hardly used the bar at all and did these new lunges which were awesome. I love the variety. Sometimes Power gets into a rut. The first legs track was hard because it hurts my shoulders so bad to have the bar on my back. My arms always go numb. I don't have the shoulder pain anymore I had a few weeks ago, but the bar just really irritated it like it was coming back. I swam 7 laps in 12 minutes which isn't bad. I didn't stop at all--just kept going. Would like to work up to a faster pace. But with the cold and having come from Power, I knew I wouldn't be much faster than that.
I woke up this morning without the alarm and I was wide awake. It was awesome that I have been having that...not the overwhelming stress I normally feel what I wake up. :) The flip side is I have been very distracted this week and feel a little out of sorts mentally. No anger outbursts or emotional breakdowns or acting edgy...just can't focus or concentrate. Little things distract me and throw me off. I have gotten so little done around the house this week. Thankfully we have a light weekend I may have some extra time. The first couple weekends in February are pretty busy so I'll just have to enjoy it.
Friday - Ran 4.75 miles on treadmill. Average pace: 9.20 min miles
I knew I would sleep terrible last night with this cold. I took some Benadryl. It's hard to breathe out of my nose. I woke up at 12:30 to a huge cat fight (and it sounded like another animal was involved) outside my window. I woke up and immediately thought one of the kids was crying and then wondered if my cat somehow got out of the laundry room--no the house was quiet--it was all outside. We keep Lena in the laundry room all night and she can go upstairs and sit in the loft room so she'd be a pretty smart cat if she got out. It took awhile to fall back asleep. I had to lay on my back (I can sleep on my back if I am tired enough) so I could breathe. Rob said I slept really restless and snored at times. I woke up and mouth was all dry.
Anyway I felt good enough to run, but decided to wait until later in the morning. Rob is home most Fridays so I have that advantage. I didn't want to run in the rain because I was afraid it would mess with my body temperature too much and make me feel worse. So I went to the gym around 10 and forgot how the gym is a crazy madhouse on Friday mid mornings with the seniors having a doughnut potluck after their workout class (doesn't eating doughnuts after you work out defeat the purpose?). I had to wait for a treadmill. I pushed myself really hard again and ran for 40 minutes. I made 4.73 miles total and maintained a 9.20 pace which is not bad. It was nice to run inside...although I sweat so much. The fan on the treadmill was clogged with lint...gross! I will run on Sunday in the rain if I absolutely have to. Hopefully I am breathing better by then.
Saturday - Swam 20 minutes, Stationary Bike 26 minutes
Today is a great day! Hailey made her first basket in her basketball game and has been improving SO much since her first game. On her first game we were like, "Oh dear, what were we doing signing her up for basketball." She was lost on the court and didn't know what she was doing. She has really worked hard and pushed forward.
I decided to swim 1/4 mile (which is the same distance for a sprint tri) non-stop and see how long it takes. me. I did nine laps of freestyle straight with like a 5 second break halfway to drink some water. It took me fifteen minutes! I was happy to complete that. I did one more lap as a cool down. So ten laps of freestyle in all--no pull buoy or kickboard--straight non-stop laps. It felt really good. I just need to keep working on speed and form.
I rode the stationary bike on the random track. Nothing to exciting, but tried to push myself.
Sunday - Ran 8 miles
It was slightly rainy, but not pouring rain. I was pretty wet when I came back and it took awhile for my body temp. to get back to normal. But it was not too uncomfortable. I did the 8 mile route I used to do when I was training for marathons. I took the 2X Gu after 4 miles. I swear the stuff gave me so energy I felt like I could run forever...or maybe it was in my mind? Not sure, but it was a really good run overall. Getting excited for Shamrock in less than a month!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
15 K & Sprint Tri Training Week #2
Monday - Rest
I set the alarm and forgot to move the "on" switch. Rob's alarm went off at 6:30. I easily could have gotten up and done my short run. My brain was not thinking that clearly and I slept until 7:05. Oh well. Legs were pretty sore from running Sunday so not a bad thing. Just have to figure out how to schedule my week.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles
Again so hard to get up. I managed to get out the door by 6:40. Legs really sore and I didn't feel better until the second mile. I did my regular route. The downside of running Tuesdays is dodging all the garbage trucks. And it's still dark out too. Looking forward to it being a little lighter in the mornings.
Wednesday - Bike 20 minutes, Swam 11 minutes
So tired again, but managed to get to the gym by 6. I biked first and pushed myself pretty hard. Then I did a speed swim where I do freestyle non-stop and count my laps. No kickboard, pull buoy, or anything. I managed to do seven laps which I was pretty proud of. No way I could do that last summer...could barely do one. Mr. Flunker was saying he is able to run races without running on a regular basis because his endurance level is so high teaching multiple classes throughout the day. That's why I am able to swim seven laps because my endurance is so good from running and biking. My form was just way off and really bad until I took swim lessons. Obviously you can't swim seven laps with bad form and when you're breathing incorrectly. I have been eating so well this week and my weight is a little down by about 1/2 a pound. I think my cold and sinus pressure is finally gone and my moods have been pretty steady and normal. I am still pretty distracted throughout the day, but was able to focus really well last night and tackle a bunch of things off my "to-do" list. And the house is staying pretty clean. It really helps the kids have been playing so well together in the past month--so few fights. I think Derek has been "Time Out" once in the last month. They have been doing really well with picking up after themselves with a few gentle reminders. I am liking this phase of life with a 3,5, and 7 year old. :)
Thursday - Ran 5 miles on the treadmill
Was a dork and slept in. Turned off the alarm and instantly fell asleep. Woke up 20 minutes later and knew I'd never make it to Group Power. Instead Rob told me to go the gym in the evening. I really didn't want to because the kids needed baths/showers and there was still lots of laundry to get caught up. Rob said he'd hold down the fort and to just go. I pushed myself really hard on the treadmill. As much as I can't stand the treadmill, it was not so bad. With my music and watching Jeopardy and Wheel at the same time.
Friday - Group Ride & swam 15 minutes
Ride kicks my butt. It's so tough. I kept hoping the time would go by faster so it would be over. I really need to keep going though because it is such a good workout. Of the swimming, biking, and running--biking is my least favorite and probably the one I am least comfortable with. Not that I can actually swim and enjoy it. I tried swimming afterwards, but I felt so exhausted from Ride that it wasn't an easy swim. I managed to get a few laps in. I was grateful I got up in the morning. Having run the night before and gone to Ride and swimming 12 hours later, I was so incredibly hungry and really tired in the afternoon. I managed to squeeze in a 20 minute power nap before we had to go Caleb & Jeanelle's.
Saturday - Swam 25 minutes
Love swimming on Saturdays! An easier swim since I didn't run or bike beforehand. Really pushed myself and enjoyed. Worked on breaststroke a little bit, but mostly did freestyle.
Sunday - Ran 7 miles
We have had a long cold spell with little to no rain. It's actually be nice. Not much sun, but still dry enough that it stay a little lighter than if it were raining. No snow--just lots of frost. Perfect running weather. Early on back when we lived in the Midwest, I loved winter running (as long as it was around the high 20's to the low 40's) better than the dead of summer where you just sweat and feel dehydrated and are forced to run early morning or late evening. I had such a great run...similar route to my long run last week although I ran along Commerical to the neighborhood behind the pool where Hailey takes swimming. Only downside is crazy people jetting out of the Winco parking lot...not looking for pedestrians. Don't mind running Sunday afternoons--a good time to get away.
I set the alarm and forgot to move the "on" switch. Rob's alarm went off at 6:30. I easily could have gotten up and done my short run. My brain was not thinking that clearly and I slept until 7:05. Oh well. Legs were pretty sore from running Sunday so not a bad thing. Just have to figure out how to schedule my week.
Tuesday - Ran 3 miles
Again so hard to get up. I managed to get out the door by 6:40. Legs really sore and I didn't feel better until the second mile. I did my regular route. The downside of running Tuesdays is dodging all the garbage trucks. And it's still dark out too. Looking forward to it being a little lighter in the mornings.
Wednesday - Bike 20 minutes, Swam 11 minutes
So tired again, but managed to get to the gym by 6. I biked first and pushed myself pretty hard. Then I did a speed swim where I do freestyle non-stop and count my laps. No kickboard, pull buoy, or anything. I managed to do seven laps which I was pretty proud of. No way I could do that last summer...could barely do one. Mr. Flunker was saying he is able to run races without running on a regular basis because his endurance level is so high teaching multiple classes throughout the day. That's why I am able to swim seven laps because my endurance is so good from running and biking. My form was just way off and really bad until I took swim lessons. Obviously you can't swim seven laps with bad form and when you're breathing incorrectly. I have been eating so well this week and my weight is a little down by about 1/2 a pound. I think my cold and sinus pressure is finally gone and my moods have been pretty steady and normal. I am still pretty distracted throughout the day, but was able to focus really well last night and tackle a bunch of things off my "to-do" list. And the house is staying pretty clean. It really helps the kids have been playing so well together in the past month--so few fights. I think Derek has been "Time Out" once in the last month. They have been doing really well with picking up after themselves with a few gentle reminders. I am liking this phase of life with a 3,5, and 7 year old. :)
Thursday - Ran 5 miles on the treadmill
Was a dork and slept in. Turned off the alarm and instantly fell asleep. Woke up 20 minutes later and knew I'd never make it to Group Power. Instead Rob told me to go the gym in the evening. I really didn't want to because the kids needed baths/showers and there was still lots of laundry to get caught up. Rob said he'd hold down the fort and to just go. I pushed myself really hard on the treadmill. As much as I can't stand the treadmill, it was not so bad. With my music and watching Jeopardy and Wheel at the same time.
Friday - Group Ride & swam 15 minutes
Ride kicks my butt. It's so tough. I kept hoping the time would go by faster so it would be over. I really need to keep going though because it is such a good workout. Of the swimming, biking, and running--biking is my least favorite and probably the one I am least comfortable with. Not that I can actually swim and enjoy it. I tried swimming afterwards, but I felt so exhausted from Ride that it wasn't an easy swim. I managed to get a few laps in. I was grateful I got up in the morning. Having run the night before and gone to Ride and swimming 12 hours later, I was so incredibly hungry and really tired in the afternoon. I managed to squeeze in a 20 minute power nap before we had to go Caleb & Jeanelle's.
Saturday - Swam 25 minutes
Love swimming on Saturdays! An easier swim since I didn't run or bike beforehand. Really pushed myself and enjoyed. Worked on breaststroke a little bit, but mostly did freestyle.
Sunday - Ran 7 miles
We have had a long cold spell with little to no rain. It's actually be nice. Not much sun, but still dry enough that it stay a little lighter than if it were raining. No snow--just lots of frost. Perfect running weather. Early on back when we lived in the Midwest, I loved winter running (as long as it was around the high 20's to the low 40's) better than the dead of summer where you just sweat and feel dehydrated and are forced to run early morning or late evening. I had such a great run...similar route to my long run last week although I ran along Commerical to the neighborhood behind the pool where Hailey takes swimming. Only downside is crazy people jetting out of the Winco parking lot...not looking for pedestrians. Don't mind running Sunday afternoons--a good time to get away.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
15K & Sprint Tri Training Week #1
I came down with a cold around December 17th which was pretty nasty. I found that when I exercise anyway through a cold, it takes longer to heal. I end up feeling more exhausted. So I took that week off. I had planned on starting up again on Christmas Even which didn't make any sense the more I thought about it. We were going to be at the coast three days plus we had holiday parties. So I planned to start again on New Years Day. However, New Years Day I woke up with a splitting head ache. My head was pounding and I could not get relief. I had no alcohol on New Years Eve. But before I went to bed I was so thirsty like I was downing glasses of cranberry juice. I thought I was just dehydrated. Then I was pretty sure it was a sinus infection. I felt relief being in a steamy room with the shower running. Rob went to the New Years Day Party with the kids while I stayed home. I had some relief sitting on a recliner (versus laying down) and sitting in sunlight (which ruled out a migraine). I called the on call doctor and he said to try Muccinex and Sudafed PE before going in. I did and found some relief a couple hours later.
The only problem with Muccinex is one of the side effects is that it can make you jittery. I felt fine the next day, but felt like I was on the verge of panic all day. I felt so shaky. I didn't realize I was tensing the muscles in my neck and upper back. Once I didn't need to take it (like around Friday) I was hit with two ongoing stressful situations which I am handling fine with little anxiety. No mind racing, out of control emotions, not being able to function, distracted, not being able to do day to day activities--none of that. But the stress of the situations is causing me to tense my muscles more. I was in such back and neck pain on Saturday & Sunday. I had Rob push on the pressure points in my shoulders and back...it hurt like crazy for a few moments. I could begin to move my head, neck, and back again. By Monday it felt significantly better.
So it's a new year...new week...new training plan. I've never done this much cross training alongside running, but I am pretty excited about the variety. I have new running shoes, new songs on the iPod, new water bottle, new bathing suit. Fresh start.
My neck and shoulder is not completely back to normal yet, but it significantly better than it was Sunday. This lingering cold was nasty. I am not coughing anymore, but still have a little bit of ear pressure.
Monday - Ran 2 Miles
It really didn't feel good to run at all. I only took three weeks off, but it felt like so much more. I really had to push myself and walked about 30 seconds halfway through. I felt exhausted. But not too discouraged because it only gets better from here. I ran the normal 2 mile route and got out the door by 6:40.
Tuesday - Ran 4 miles
Today was better. Still felt weak and exhausted. I walked 30 seconds again halfway through mostly to be able to drink more water. I actually felt better the last half versus the first half. I ran to the Sumpter neighborhood. The music helped. I have been listening to some worship songs that helped me with some of the stuff I was/am dealing with. Normally I listen to a lot of classic rock, 80's, and some mainstream hits. It's hard to explain but sometimes running is a spiritual experience for me. I managed to get out the door by 6:30. I really wanted to sleep, but I forced myself to get up. Thankfully I am not feeling as overwhelmed in the mornings.
Wednesday - Swam 15 minutes, Stationary Bike 17 minutes
So nice to be back in the pool again. We had a huge massive rain storm around 6 AM and thankfully I didn't have to run outside today. It would be miserable to run in it. Felt sorry for the three runners and one biker I passed driving to the gym. Swimming went fine. I can tell I have not been in the pool for several weeks because my endurance is not what it was. I also am finding I want to scissor kick when I get tired and I have to force myself not to. I feel like I am a slow swimmer, but I don't have much to compare it too. I still really enjoy it now that I know what I'm doing.
I did the stationary bike and did the interval track instead of the rolling hill track. I liked doing intervals so much more.
Thursday - Rest
I decided to sleep in. Not happy with myself. Planned on going to Group Power. But oh well--not going to beat myself up over it.
Friday - Group Ride & Swam 15 minutes
I went to Mr. Flunker's Group Ride class. Felt barely awake when it started, but once I got going I felt OK. I try and push myself hard, but my natural inclination is to keep the gears low so I don't have to work as hard. I am getting more used to the class though and am going to try and go once a week. He does teach it pretty well. Swimming went well. At one point I was the only one in the pool. The gym is SO dead Friday mornings.
Saturday - Swam 20 minutes
Very busy day yesterday. For me it was the gym, running to Michael's, going to Jana's house, helping Rob set up up for the Council Party, straightening up the house, picking up Hailey from school, more straightening up the house, the actual party. People stayed close to 11. Which was really fun, but we've never had it go that late. I wanted to go to Power in the morning since I missed Thursday, but didn't want to overdue it. I had another head ache in the morning--not nearly as bad as last week. It still hurt and I thought I was going to take more Sudafed. Hailey had her first basketball game later in the morning. After the game, I went out with friends for coffee and then hit the gym afterwards. I only did swimming today which was nice to just focus on that. I broke my goggles and tried to use Derek's. That was a pain because water constantly gets in them. I need to buy some this next week. I am really loving swimming--it's crazy because I love almost as much as running. I love it that you don't have to mess with crummy weather.
Sunday - Ran 6 miles
So cold outside. Didn't realize we were below 30 until I saw the sign at Commercial & Kuebler. It said 28. Make sense because there is still frost everywhere and it feels like cold winter air we usually only get in December & January. I ran OK in it--my head and face just felt cold at times. I only stopped to tie my shoes and refuel and at lights. I felt I like I ran pretty well and think this training plan is pretty manageable--not too much mileage too soon. My new shoes feel more broken in too.
The only problem with Muccinex is one of the side effects is that it can make you jittery. I felt fine the next day, but felt like I was on the verge of panic all day. I felt so shaky. I didn't realize I was tensing the muscles in my neck and upper back. Once I didn't need to take it (like around Friday) I was hit with two ongoing stressful situations which I am handling fine with little anxiety. No mind racing, out of control emotions, not being able to function, distracted, not being able to do day to day activities--none of that. But the stress of the situations is causing me to tense my muscles more. I was in such back and neck pain on Saturday & Sunday. I had Rob push on the pressure points in my shoulders and back...it hurt like crazy for a few moments. I could begin to move my head, neck, and back again. By Monday it felt significantly better.
So it's a new year...new week...new training plan. I've never done this much cross training alongside running, but I am pretty excited about the variety. I have new running shoes, new songs on the iPod, new water bottle, new bathing suit. Fresh start.
My neck and shoulder is not completely back to normal yet, but it significantly better than it was Sunday. This lingering cold was nasty. I am not coughing anymore, but still have a little bit of ear pressure.
Monday - Ran 2 Miles
It really didn't feel good to run at all. I only took three weeks off, but it felt like so much more. I really had to push myself and walked about 30 seconds halfway through. I felt exhausted. But not too discouraged because it only gets better from here. I ran the normal 2 mile route and got out the door by 6:40.
Tuesday - Ran 4 miles
Today was better. Still felt weak and exhausted. I walked 30 seconds again halfway through mostly to be able to drink more water. I actually felt better the last half versus the first half. I ran to the Sumpter neighborhood. The music helped. I have been listening to some worship songs that helped me with some of the stuff I was/am dealing with. Normally I listen to a lot of classic rock, 80's, and some mainstream hits. It's hard to explain but sometimes running is a spiritual experience for me. I managed to get out the door by 6:30. I really wanted to sleep, but I forced myself to get up. Thankfully I am not feeling as overwhelmed in the mornings.
Wednesday - Swam 15 minutes, Stationary Bike 17 minutes
So nice to be back in the pool again. We had a huge massive rain storm around 6 AM and thankfully I didn't have to run outside today. It would be miserable to run in it. Felt sorry for the three runners and one biker I passed driving to the gym. Swimming went fine. I can tell I have not been in the pool for several weeks because my endurance is not what it was. I also am finding I want to scissor kick when I get tired and I have to force myself not to. I feel like I am a slow swimmer, but I don't have much to compare it too. I still really enjoy it now that I know what I'm doing.
I did the stationary bike and did the interval track instead of the rolling hill track. I liked doing intervals so much more.
Thursday - Rest
I decided to sleep in. Not happy with myself. Planned on going to Group Power. But oh well--not going to beat myself up over it.
Friday - Group Ride & Swam 15 minutes
I went to Mr. Flunker's Group Ride class. Felt barely awake when it started, but once I got going I felt OK. I try and push myself hard, but my natural inclination is to keep the gears low so I don't have to work as hard. I am getting more used to the class though and am going to try and go once a week. He does teach it pretty well. Swimming went well. At one point I was the only one in the pool. The gym is SO dead Friday mornings.
Saturday - Swam 20 minutes
Very busy day yesterday. For me it was the gym, running to Michael's, going to Jana's house, helping Rob set up up for the Council Party, straightening up the house, picking up Hailey from school, more straightening up the house, the actual party. People stayed close to 11. Which was really fun, but we've never had it go that late. I wanted to go to Power in the morning since I missed Thursday, but didn't want to overdue it. I had another head ache in the morning--not nearly as bad as last week. It still hurt and I thought I was going to take more Sudafed. Hailey had her first basketball game later in the morning. After the game, I went out with friends for coffee and then hit the gym afterwards. I only did swimming today which was nice to just focus on that. I broke my goggles and tried to use Derek's. That was a pain because water constantly gets in them. I need to buy some this next week. I am really loving swimming--it's crazy because I love almost as much as running. I love it that you don't have to mess with crummy weather.
Sunday - Ran 6 miles
So cold outside. Didn't realize we were below 30 until I saw the sign at Commercial & Kuebler. It said 28. Make sense because there is still frost everywhere and it feels like cold winter air we usually only get in December & January. I ran OK in it--my head and face just felt cold at times. I only stopped to tie my shoes and refuel and at lights. I felt I like I ran pretty well and think this training plan is pretty manageable--not too much mileage too soon. My new shoes feel more broken in too.
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