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, August 20, 2018
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Marathon Training Week #1
Wow...this has been quite the week. Hours before Rob's vacation ended we were hit hard with a situation that left us in a tailspin for the next 48 hours. I had to put everything on hold so I could focus on my middle school group. Yesterday I was an emotional time bomb. I am ready to start having as normal of a day as I can despite everything. The work needs to get done and we still have a few weeks left of the summer.
I started this week with the goal to run the Phoenix Rock and Roll in January. Kind of a crazy week to start that. I have to push myself out the door to go and workout. I would rather sit at the computer and surf Facebook...really that's my default action to anything I don't want to do. I need to workout. I always feel better after I do.
Monday = Run 3 mile with an average pace of 9:43
So much has happened since Monday that I hardly remember this run and where I actually ran to. I did a "lolipop" loop through the neighborhood. I hadn't run in two weeks so I thought it would be painful. I actually felt pretty good and like I could maintain a good pace. I did my PT exercises soon after I ran.
Tuesday = Ropes course
I was camping with the middle schoolers so I did not do an actual workout. I was active on the ropes course with them. I woke up Tuesday morning with a terrible sinus head ache. I drank three cups of coffee thinking the caffeine would shake it. Then I drank two Gatorades and one water thinking I was dehydrated. It would pulse at times and affect my stomach. I didn't have much of an appetite and felt nausea especially in the air conditioned van. I pushed through it because it was not bad enough that I had to lay down. It went right away at 4:30 after I swam in Hagg Lake with the kids. My appetite came back quickly and I was SO hungry. If I would have had Advil or Muccinex or Sudafed along, it probably would have gone right away. I didn't have anything to take. I have been congested in the mornings with itchy eyes so I think the air quality might have affected my sinuses.
Wednesday = Weights
I did weights in the weight room and my PT exercises. I still enjoy doing this versus going to Group Power. I like the slower pace and I like being done in a half hour.
Thursday = Swam 1,000 yards (about a 1/2 hour)
I hate swimming when I under on a time crunch. I had to get to VBS on time to pick up the kids and then get to Keizer for Hailey's hair cut. Plus I got my site assignment for the fall. Then I found myself engaged in some work related drama about fall placements. Not to mention everything else we have been dealing with this week. It was all way too much. I am so glad I got a workout in. I think if I would have waited until the afternoon it would not have happened. I enjoyed swimming at the Courthouse again. I don't like the 10 AM time slot because it is so busy with water aerobics. I got a lane right away.
Friday = Ran 6.02 miles with an average pace of around 9:19
I ran with Tracy, Michelle & Michelle's dog. We went up some big hills and I tackled them fine. Getting in six miles was hard. It reminded me that I have a lot of work to do to get my mileage back up. I also need to work on eating a little healthier because that does make a difference. I was very happy and could reach my goal of 6.
Saturday = Stationary Bike 42 minutes
I woke up crummy and emotional. I thought it would be better to stay home and clean versus go right to the gym. I went later in the afternoon and did intervals on the bike. It was a great workout. I listened to Christian music which has been helpful due to all the stuff we've been hit with this week.
Sunday = Ran 3 miles: Intervals at the park
I was going to wait until the afternoon to run. But I was glad I got out before church. I did a slow mile, 4 laps at the park with recovery laps in between and a half mile home. I do like doing intervals close to home versus driving all the way to the track.
A good first week!
I started this week with the goal to run the Phoenix Rock and Roll in January. Kind of a crazy week to start that. I have to push myself out the door to go and workout. I would rather sit at the computer and surf Facebook...really that's my default action to anything I don't want to do. I need to workout. I always feel better after I do.
Monday = Run 3 mile with an average pace of 9:43
So much has happened since Monday that I hardly remember this run and where I actually ran to. I did a "lolipop" loop through the neighborhood. I hadn't run in two weeks so I thought it would be painful. I actually felt pretty good and like I could maintain a good pace. I did my PT exercises soon after I ran.
Tuesday = Ropes course
I was camping with the middle schoolers so I did not do an actual workout. I was active on the ropes course with them. I woke up Tuesday morning with a terrible sinus head ache. I drank three cups of coffee thinking the caffeine would shake it. Then I drank two Gatorades and one water thinking I was dehydrated. It would pulse at times and affect my stomach. I didn't have much of an appetite and felt nausea especially in the air conditioned van. I pushed through it because it was not bad enough that I had to lay down. It went right away at 4:30 after I swam in Hagg Lake with the kids. My appetite came back quickly and I was SO hungry. If I would have had Advil or Muccinex or Sudafed along, it probably would have gone right away. I didn't have anything to take. I have been congested in the mornings with itchy eyes so I think the air quality might have affected my sinuses.
Wednesday = Weights
I did weights in the weight room and my PT exercises. I still enjoy doing this versus going to Group Power. I like the slower pace and I like being done in a half hour.
Thursday = Swam 1,000 yards (about a 1/2 hour)
I hate swimming when I under on a time crunch. I had to get to VBS on time to pick up the kids and then get to Keizer for Hailey's hair cut. Plus I got my site assignment for the fall. Then I found myself engaged in some work related drama about fall placements. Not to mention everything else we have been dealing with this week. It was all way too much. I am so glad I got a workout in. I think if I would have waited until the afternoon it would not have happened. I enjoyed swimming at the Courthouse again. I don't like the 10 AM time slot because it is so busy with water aerobics. I got a lane right away.
Friday = Ran 6.02 miles with an average pace of around 9:19
I ran with Tracy, Michelle & Michelle's dog. We went up some big hills and I tackled them fine. Getting in six miles was hard. It reminded me that I have a lot of work to do to get my mileage back up. I also need to work on eating a little healthier because that does make a difference. I was very happy and could reach my goal of 6.
Saturday = Stationary Bike 42 minutes
I woke up crummy and emotional. I thought it would be better to stay home and clean versus go right to the gym. I went later in the afternoon and did intervals on the bike. It was a great workout. I listened to Christian music which has been helpful due to all the stuff we've been hit with this week.
Sunday = Ran 3 miles: Intervals at the park
I was going to wait until the afternoon to run. But I was glad I got out before church. I did a slow mile, 4 laps at the park with recovery laps in between and a half mile home. I do like doing intervals close to home versus driving all the way to the track.
A good first week!
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Pre-Marathon Training Week #3, #4, and #5 of 5
Monday = Interval workouts at Wendy Kroger Park. Warm up, two laps with a recovery lap in between. One lap with a recovery lap in between. Cool down. These speed workouts are HARD but I am getting better. I like running in the park close to home versus driving all the way to the track.
Tuesday = Ran 4.4 miles with Tracy. Lots of hills! I felt pretty strong and faster than last week.
Wednesday = Swim 1200 yards in the outdoor pool. I timed my 500 yard and it was 12 1/2 minutes. Not bad.
So I have no recollection of what happened after that Wednesday. I believe I ran on that Friday and it was not a great run. I felt pretty tired and slow even though I ran with Tracy. On Saturday I left for New Mexico where I was until the following Saturday. I was not in a safe enough area to go for a run. I was active enough--hiking, swimming with kids, and walking. I was home all day Sunday and was beyond exhausted. I fell asleep on the couch in the afternoon and slept extremely hard. I woke up before Rob left for the evening service and thought it was evening. I had that feeling of being so tired that I felt sick. As I walked around and started packing for Pentiction, I felt significantly better.
We left for Penticton on Monday and came home yesterday. I was in an area where people train for triathlons. The swimming and running is amazing. With the smoky air, the desire to be with family, and still being so sleep deprived--I opted not to exercise at all. I did not feel guilty and it did not bother me at all. I felt like my body was screaming for rest and I had to give it that. I had much on my mind from New Mexico I had to process. I needed to reconnect with Rob & Kara again. I also don't feel guilty or all that disappointed about not doing a triathlon at the end of the summer. I feel like my priorities this summer had to be my family. I can't ever get these years back with them. I don't miss the early morning workouts but I will welcome them once I go back to work at the end of this month.
If I am going to try and do Phoenix Rock and Roll, then training starts this coming week. I can slowly ease back into it. I have to do my physical therapy or I am pretty guaranteed to have IT band issues again. I already feel my knee starting to weaken again.
I am ready to run again and see what my body can do. I think I should know once I add on the miles if my knee can handle marathon training. If it can't--I am OK doing the half. I think I could handle the half even if I am pain the last part of it. I love fall running and welcome the crisp cold air. I will continue to do weights on my own, swim with the triathletes, and bike outside or with Group Ride. I feel like I am not going to as many classes at the Courthouse but I am still using the facilities.
Tuesday = Ran 4.4 miles with Tracy. Lots of hills! I felt pretty strong and faster than last week.
Wednesday = Swim 1200 yards in the outdoor pool. I timed my 500 yard and it was 12 1/2 minutes. Not bad.
So I have no recollection of what happened after that Wednesday. I believe I ran on that Friday and it was not a great run. I felt pretty tired and slow even though I ran with Tracy. On Saturday I left for New Mexico where I was until the following Saturday. I was not in a safe enough area to go for a run. I was active enough--hiking, swimming with kids, and walking. I was home all day Sunday and was beyond exhausted. I fell asleep on the couch in the afternoon and slept extremely hard. I woke up before Rob left for the evening service and thought it was evening. I had that feeling of being so tired that I felt sick. As I walked around and started packing for Pentiction, I felt significantly better.
We left for Penticton on Monday and came home yesterday. I was in an area where people train for triathlons. The swimming and running is amazing. With the smoky air, the desire to be with family, and still being so sleep deprived--I opted not to exercise at all. I did not feel guilty and it did not bother me at all. I felt like my body was screaming for rest and I had to give it that. I had much on my mind from New Mexico I had to process. I needed to reconnect with Rob & Kara again. I also don't feel guilty or all that disappointed about not doing a triathlon at the end of the summer. I feel like my priorities this summer had to be my family. I can't ever get these years back with them. I don't miss the early morning workouts but I will welcome them once I go back to work at the end of this month.
If I am going to try and do Phoenix Rock and Roll, then training starts this coming week. I can slowly ease back into it. I have to do my physical therapy or I am pretty guaranteed to have IT band issues again. I already feel my knee starting to weaken again.
I am ready to run again and see what my body can do. I think I should know once I add on the miles if my knee can handle marathon training. If it can't--I am OK doing the half. I think I could handle the half even if I am pain the last part of it. I love fall running and welcome the crisp cold air. I will continue to do weights on my own, swim with the triathletes, and bike outside or with Group Ride. I feel like I am not going to as many classes at the Courthouse but I am still using the facilities.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Pre Marathon Training Week #2 of 5
My overall goal until August is to do 5 workouts a week. If I can get 6 in, that is fantastic. I am not going to push myself to do 5. My priority this summer is completing my summer course, pursuing hobbies, working on this Bible Study on self image and most importantly spending time with the family. I have great moments with our kids, Rob, and friends--that is where I want my focus to be. I don't want my training to get in the way of that. I think I am finding every summer that is actually easier to train during the school year versus the summer. Even with more free time, my motivation is better during the school year.
Monday = Ran 2 miles, walked 2 miles and rollerbladed 1 mile. I was camping with the kids at Champoeg. I wished I would have been able to take my bike because I would have liked to ride with them. They had a great time riding on their own. I did run behind them, roller blade behind them and I went on a long walk.
Tuesday = Rest
Wednesday = I had a really good workout at the gym in the evening. Did the various weight machines, my PT exercises, push ups etc. I need to this once a week. It's better for me right now than Power and I enjoy it.
Thursday = Ran with 4.02 miles with Tracy.
Friday = Swam 1200 yards at the outdoor pool. Also did On Your Feet Friday which was a lot of walking.
Saturday = Biked 13 miles with Salem Bicycle Club in Ankeny Wildlife Refuge. It was SO hot but a good ride!
Sunday = Rest again.
Monday = Ran 2 miles, walked 2 miles and rollerbladed 1 mile. I was camping with the kids at Champoeg. I wished I would have been able to take my bike because I would have liked to ride with them. They had a great time riding on their own. I did run behind them, roller blade behind them and I went on a long walk.
Tuesday = Rest
Wednesday = I had a really good workout at the gym in the evening. Did the various weight machines, my PT exercises, push ups etc. I need to this once a week. It's better for me right now than Power and I enjoy it.
Thursday = Ran with 4.02 miles with Tracy.
Friday = Swam 1200 yards at the outdoor pool. Also did On Your Feet Friday which was a lot of walking.
Saturday = Biked 13 miles with Salem Bicycle Club in Ankeny Wildlife Refuge. It was SO hot but a good ride!
Sunday = Rest again.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Pre Marathon Training Week #1 of 5
Last summer I had my heart set on doing an Olympic triathlon at the end of the summer. June began and the summer looked like a fresh clean slate as it always done. Not having enough time was no excuse. I was not working nor was I taking a class. I had all kinds of time. I began the training regimen and gained confidence in my cycling. I did a few rides with the Salem Bicycle Club. But by August I lost interest and decided to not "tri" a longer triathlon. It was difficult next to impossible to train on our DC/NY trip. I dealt with similar obstacles a few weeks later when we were in Michigan.
This summer is turning into a repeat except I threw out the idea of training for a triathlon much earlier--this past week in fact. I lost motivation but I also considered the things I want out of this summer. I work full time now away from the home during the school year and am trying to complete this early childhood education associate degree. I want quality time with my family this summer.
When I was talking to my brother-in-law in Tennessee, he was sharing the time restraints required to train for an Ironman triathlon. He said he refused to drive places to train. I would have to drive all the way to Silverton to any sort of open water training. The long bicycle rides take place on Saturdays when I want to be with the family.
Last summer we were on sabbatical but I do not feel like I learned the discipline of rest and Sabbath until this summer. I still went to Camp Calvin last summer which was very exhausting. I was still writing for The Banner which I wanted to quit by late July. I was busily searching for an ETM co-leader. Since I did not have one by mid August, I found myself in a tailspin of anxiety. There was much uncertainty about my new job. I knew I had a job but pay, location, practicum location were not determined until mid September. I wanted time to work on guitar and paint. I did not pick up my guitar all summer. I never painted either. I spent quite a bit of time training for a triathlon I never ended up doing anyway. Although it was a wonderful summer, it was a learning experience too.
So now here we are in early July. I don't want to make the financial investment of approximately $125.00 to do a triathlon at the end of the summer. When my heart is not really into it. What I do want to do and what I have wanted to do for a very long time is to run a marathon in Arizona. I have my mind set on the Arizona Rock and Roll Marathon in January. I want to follow Hal Higdon's Marathon 3 program which allows me to bike one day a week and swim one day a week. I plan to bike with the club or by myself until it gets cold out. Then I will switch to Spin Class. I can swim in the outdoor pool or indoor pool until early September. Running is where my passion is. It always has been.
The problem is I don't know if my IT band can handle it. I have been having problems with it for several years. Once I hit around 9 or 10 miles, it acts up. I think I could still swing a half marathon even if I have to be in pain the last few miles. The Rock and Roll would allow me to switch to the half with no consequences. I need to be proactive on doing my physical therapy. My PT said the main problem is my hips are too weak and I am not strengthening them enough. So if I can continue to do my PT, gradually add miles, and take care of my body--I might be able to complete my fifth marathon.
So I have four Pre-weeks before I would actually have to start training for it. I have been exercising off and on since summer began. I have eaten terrible the last few days and not done much exercise since last Wednesday. So it's going to be a slow start...so slow in fact I decided not to exercise today for no good reason. Once I hit my motivation, I think I will be fine. I am just praying I don't deal with the IT band issues. It has been very discouraging once I hit that point.
I am not going run more than six to seven miles the next four weeks. That will allow me to gradually build. The Marathon 3 program is 24 weeks long so it does gradually build to the 20 miles which I would not do until the late fall. In 8 weeks I would need to run 9 miles. That is typically the point I start feeling the pain.
I am going to blog about it so I can track it and also hold myself accountable for doing my PT.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Viper. It hurt but I felt like I was working all the running muscles I am supposed to be working!
Wednesday = Ran 4.01 miles. Somehow Map My Run glitched or something happened because I lost my stats. I did run 4 miles at about a 9.50 - 10.00 minute mile pace. I ran with Tracy. We tackled the Jones hill. My glutes are so sore from Viper! I cannot believe how much they hurt. I could barely squat down to pick up the newspaper.
Thursday = Swam 1,000 yards in the outdoor pool. I love swimming laps outside in the summer! My legs STILL hurt from Viper.
Friday = Ran 4 miles with an average pace of around 9:30. I pushed myself pretty hard and felt like I got a good workout. I am liking the idea of focusing on running and not feeling the pressure of triathlon.
Saturday = Intervals at Wendy Kroger Park. The loop at Wendy Kroger is slightly less than a track. It is about 0.18 miles while the track is 0.25. I did about a mile of intervals--one fast lap followed by a recovery lap. Plus I ran to the pool while Hailey biked. I might do intervals at the park instead of the track or not as often as going to the track. It is way more convenient staying close to home.
Sunday = Rest
This summer is turning into a repeat except I threw out the idea of training for a triathlon much earlier--this past week in fact. I lost motivation but I also considered the things I want out of this summer. I work full time now away from the home during the school year and am trying to complete this early childhood education associate degree. I want quality time with my family this summer.
When I was talking to my brother-in-law in Tennessee, he was sharing the time restraints required to train for an Ironman triathlon. He said he refused to drive places to train. I would have to drive all the way to Silverton to any sort of open water training. The long bicycle rides take place on Saturdays when I want to be with the family.
Last summer we were on sabbatical but I do not feel like I learned the discipline of rest and Sabbath until this summer. I still went to Camp Calvin last summer which was very exhausting. I was still writing for The Banner which I wanted to quit by late July. I was busily searching for an ETM co-leader. Since I did not have one by mid August, I found myself in a tailspin of anxiety. There was much uncertainty about my new job. I knew I had a job but pay, location, practicum location were not determined until mid September. I wanted time to work on guitar and paint. I did not pick up my guitar all summer. I never painted either. I spent quite a bit of time training for a triathlon I never ended up doing anyway. Although it was a wonderful summer, it was a learning experience too.
So now here we are in early July. I don't want to make the financial investment of approximately $125.00 to do a triathlon at the end of the summer. When my heart is not really into it. What I do want to do and what I have wanted to do for a very long time is to run a marathon in Arizona. I have my mind set on the Arizona Rock and Roll Marathon in January. I want to follow Hal Higdon's Marathon 3 program which allows me to bike one day a week and swim one day a week. I plan to bike with the club or by myself until it gets cold out. Then I will switch to Spin Class. I can swim in the outdoor pool or indoor pool until early September. Running is where my passion is. It always has been.
The problem is I don't know if my IT band can handle it. I have been having problems with it for several years. Once I hit around 9 or 10 miles, it acts up. I think I could still swing a half marathon even if I have to be in pain the last few miles. The Rock and Roll would allow me to switch to the half with no consequences. I need to be proactive on doing my physical therapy. My PT said the main problem is my hips are too weak and I am not strengthening them enough. So if I can continue to do my PT, gradually add miles, and take care of my body--I might be able to complete my fifth marathon.
So I have four Pre-weeks before I would actually have to start training for it. I have been exercising off and on since summer began. I have eaten terrible the last few days and not done much exercise since last Wednesday. So it's going to be a slow start...so slow in fact I decided not to exercise today for no good reason. Once I hit my motivation, I think I will be fine. I am just praying I don't deal with the IT band issues. It has been very discouraging once I hit that point.
I am not going run more than six to seven miles the next four weeks. That will allow me to gradually build. The Marathon 3 program is 24 weeks long so it does gradually build to the 20 miles which I would not do until the late fall. In 8 weeks I would need to run 9 miles. That is typically the point I start feeling the pain.
I am going to blog about it so I can track it and also hold myself accountable for doing my PT.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Viper. It hurt but I felt like I was working all the running muscles I am supposed to be working!
Wednesday = Ran 4.01 miles. Somehow Map My Run glitched or something happened because I lost my stats. I did run 4 miles at about a 9.50 - 10.00 minute mile pace. I ran with Tracy. We tackled the Jones hill. My glutes are so sore from Viper! I cannot believe how much they hurt. I could barely squat down to pick up the newspaper.
Thursday = Swam 1,000 yards in the outdoor pool. I love swimming laps outside in the summer! My legs STILL hurt from Viper.
Friday = Ran 4 miles with an average pace of around 9:30. I pushed myself pretty hard and felt like I got a good workout. I am liking the idea of focusing on running and not feeling the pressure of triathlon.
Saturday = Intervals at Wendy Kroger Park. The loop at Wendy Kroger is slightly less than a track. It is about 0.18 miles while the track is 0.25. I did about a mile of intervals--one fast lap followed by a recovery lap. Plus I ran to the pool while Hailey biked. I might do intervals at the park instead of the track or not as often as going to the track. It is way more convenient staying close to home.
Sunday = Rest
Sunday, April 22, 2018
It is so good to be outside again!
So I decided I want to do Hagg Lake Olympic distance in July. I have money set aside, but I have not registered yet. I am acting like I am doing it so I am training. This week was fantastic in terms of getting workouts in. Which was not easy at all--it was a full week including a very full Saturday. Here was my week:
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Group Ride. My running buddy was recovering from a half marathon.
Wednesday = Swam. I swam approximately 1300 yards. I lost track of the count. I was feeling a discouraged. I have been swimming with my friends for five years now. And I am still slower than them. I can't keep up with them. I don't know if I have bad form or if I should invest in another swim lesson. I really tried to do the best I could do. I also got on the scale and was very discouraged that I keep gaining weight. I have no idea where that extra weight is coming from because my eating habits have not changed significantly. I am doing glute exercises as part of my physical therapy almost every night. So maybe it is coming from strengthening muscles?
Thursday = Ran while Derek biked. I ran 3 miles at a 8:59 average pace per mile. This was a great way to do a tempo run because Derek started out slower, then built. I struggled to keep up but it forced me to maintain a faster pace. We had such a great time doing it at sunset. He loved biking on the roads away from the monotonous church parking lot. I said we would it again and I may try it with the girls as well.
Friday = Ran 5.12 miles in the late afternoon. I ran by myself at a slower pace about 9:50 minute miles. I did not feel as strong as Thursday & felt a bit tired.
Saturday = Swam 1,000 yards. I really worked on my form. I timed my 1/4 miles and it is 12 and 1/2 minutes. My weight was up again. No idea why.
Sunday = Biked 11:43 miles outside. I only had about an hour so I could not as far as I wanted to. I did lots of hills which was good practice for me especially if I do Hagg Lake. I am a much more confident biker. I am not having issues clipping in and out now or biking with traffic. Biking with the Salem Bicycle Club was so helpful. I really miss biking with them, but I probably won't be able to bike with them again until June. It's not doable with my schedule right now. Rob and the kids were already at the park when I got back. So I ran a mile to the park to get a small brick workout in. Kara and I walked home taking the shorter route so it was about a 0.8 mile walk. I also decided to try My Fitness Pal to see if I am consuming too many calories. I hate being such a slave to it but I hate gaining weight too. I could use a restart with healthier eating. I have been picking up bad habits since around February. Nothing substantial...just not being totally careful.
Monday = Rest
Tuesday = Group Ride. My running buddy was recovering from a half marathon.
Wednesday = Swam. I swam approximately 1300 yards. I lost track of the count. I was feeling a discouraged. I have been swimming with my friends for five years now. And I am still slower than them. I can't keep up with them. I don't know if I have bad form or if I should invest in another swim lesson. I really tried to do the best I could do. I also got on the scale and was very discouraged that I keep gaining weight. I have no idea where that extra weight is coming from because my eating habits have not changed significantly. I am doing glute exercises as part of my physical therapy almost every night. So maybe it is coming from strengthening muscles?
Thursday = Ran while Derek biked. I ran 3 miles at a 8:59 average pace per mile. This was a great way to do a tempo run because Derek started out slower, then built. I struggled to keep up but it forced me to maintain a faster pace. We had such a great time doing it at sunset. He loved biking on the roads away from the monotonous church parking lot. I said we would it again and I may try it with the girls as well.
Friday = Ran 5.12 miles in the late afternoon. I ran by myself at a slower pace about 9:50 minute miles. I did not feel as strong as Thursday & felt a bit tired.
Saturday = Swam 1,000 yards. I really worked on my form. I timed my 1/4 miles and it is 12 and 1/2 minutes. My weight was up again. No idea why.
Sunday = Biked 11:43 miles outside. I only had about an hour so I could not as far as I wanted to. I did lots of hills which was good practice for me especially if I do Hagg Lake. I am a much more confident biker. I am not having issues clipping in and out now or biking with traffic. Biking with the Salem Bicycle Club was so helpful. I really miss biking with them, but I probably won't be able to bike with them again until June. It's not doable with my schedule right now. Rob and the kids were already at the park when I got back. So I ran a mile to the park to get a small brick workout in. Kara and I walked home taking the shorter route so it was about a 0.8 mile walk. I also decided to try My Fitness Pal to see if I am consuming too many calories. I hate being such a slave to it but I hate gaining weight too. I could use a restart with healthier eating. I have been picking up bad habits since around February. Nothing substantial...just not being totally careful.
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Spring Break
I have not posted in awhile. I hate to say I am training for any sort of race. As soon as I do, I feel like my training falls apart and I am back to square one...setting goals that are never met. I also am trying not to be hard on myself. It is hard to exercise, work 40 hours a week outside the home and take early childhood ed classes. I am grateful I can even squeeze in some exercise. Sometimes at the expense of my sleep, but I am doing the best I can.
After my 11 mile run in late January on a Saturday morning, I did a shorter run that Sunday. My knee hurt the entire time but it was not terrible. It throbbed that whole Monday at work. All I did for workouts that week was swim with my tri friends on that Wednesday.
February came. I had a fundraiser dinner the first weekend. I felt very behind on everything. I spent a whole Saturday working on fundraising and early childhood ed classes. I felt like I did not get a weekend. Rob and I had communication issues. Work felt stressful. One thing after another. My workout regiment was inconsistent.
I got the referral end of January to see a PT about my knee. I finally went in mid February. It was very informative. Most of the IT band problems are as a result of weak hips. She basically said the stretching and rolling I have been doing is fine. It has not caused any damage or made anything worse. It is like putting a band aid on the pain and it is not strengthening what needs to be strengthened. I am doing five different exercised to strengthen my hips every night. I have been pretty consistent with that. I have to do some dynamic stretches before I run. She said these are better than static stretches which are basically for after running...not beforehand. She does not want me running more than 3-4 miles at a time right now. She also does not want me doing squats or lunges. I can only do squats with a band right now. The stretches are helping. I feel like I stretching areas of my hips that I have never stretched in my life.
My workouts the last couple weeks have been a little inconsistent. I had really bad PMS this week and it affected both my moods and my sleep. I also feel like I gained a lot of weight. I think I have gained ten pounds since the fall. I lost an unusual amount last fall from being sick with two GI bugs two and a half weeks apart. I also was very stressed out with my new job and going back to work in general. I would like to do the Hagg Lake triathlon in July. I don't know if I want to do the sprint distance or olympic. I think I will decide as we get closer. I would like to do another marathon next fall or winter if my hip strengthens.
Last week I was right on track getting great workouts in. Then I left work Thursday with a sore throat, chills, and extreme fatigue. I ended up not going into work on Friday. I tried to rest during the weekend. I still have a bad cough and get coughing spells. I cough to the point of gagging. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were all bad nights of sleep mixed with insomnia and coughing despite taking medicine. Last night was the first night I went without cough medicine and I slept pretty well.
Tuesday (3/27): Ran 3:08 miles with an average pace of 10 minute miles
I made myself run today. I was fighting with myself to get out the door. I knew once I got going, I would enjoy the outside air. I went a little slower than normal. It was good getting outside again despite not having worked out since last week Thursday. I am loving Spring Break. I am welcoming the much needed down time with open arms. I am glad Rob is home too.
Wednesday (3/28) Centergy
Wow it was so refreshing to go to Centergy. The workout did not hurt nearly as bad as last two weeks. Except I had to leave during the rest and recovery portion because I had a coughing fit that almost ended with me gagging. Yuck. I hate this cough.
Thursday (3/29) Group Ride
I went to Ride with the older two and they did awesome. It was a great workout.
Friday (3/30)
I ran 3.31 (but it was probably closer to 4--Map My Run glitched) miles through Woodmansee Park over to Sumpter Park. I felt slow at times, but I did not push myself to go super fast. I have been hovering around the 3 mile mark since I started PT and I wanted to increase it to 4.
Saturday (3/31)
I did about 10 minutes of weight in the weight room...which I never been in even though I have gone to the same gym for like five years. I liked the slower pace of doing weights on my own instead of going to Power. I am really concerned about going to Power with all the lunges and squats. My PT does not want me doing them unless someone is helping me with form. Then I swam 1,000 yards afterwards and did a mix of pull, free, and kick.
My cough is significantly better and my sleep is getting normal again. I am very sad to see Spring Break come to a close and get hit with reality on Monday.
Sunday (4/1) = Rest
I planned on finally getting my bike out today. Come to find out my pump broke. I lost the nozzle piece to it. I was so disappointed and frustrated that I went to Fred Meyer to buy a new one. I had to return something anyway. They only had one for kid's bikes. So I drove all the way to Big Five. Which was closed of course with it being Easter. Why am I driving all the over the place on Easter to buy a bike pump? Because I am PMSing and pretty much crazy today. That is the only reason I can justify it with. So I finally bought one from Wal Mart. It was a little confusing figuring how to change the valve to a presta valve. I finally figured it out and put air in my tires. So hopefully I can ride later this week. I like biking. I hate bike mechanics. It makes me anxious and crazy. I need to get over it.
After my 11 mile run in late January on a Saturday morning, I did a shorter run that Sunday. My knee hurt the entire time but it was not terrible. It throbbed that whole Monday at work. All I did for workouts that week was swim with my tri friends on that Wednesday.
February came. I had a fundraiser dinner the first weekend. I felt very behind on everything. I spent a whole Saturday working on fundraising and early childhood ed classes. I felt like I did not get a weekend. Rob and I had communication issues. Work felt stressful. One thing after another. My workout regiment was inconsistent.
I got the referral end of January to see a PT about my knee. I finally went in mid February. It was very informative. Most of the IT band problems are as a result of weak hips. She basically said the stretching and rolling I have been doing is fine. It has not caused any damage or made anything worse. It is like putting a band aid on the pain and it is not strengthening what needs to be strengthened. I am doing five different exercised to strengthen my hips every night. I have been pretty consistent with that. I have to do some dynamic stretches before I run. She said these are better than static stretches which are basically for after running...not beforehand. She does not want me running more than 3-4 miles at a time right now. She also does not want me doing squats or lunges. I can only do squats with a band right now. The stretches are helping. I feel like I stretching areas of my hips that I have never stretched in my life.
My workouts the last couple weeks have been a little inconsistent. I had really bad PMS this week and it affected both my moods and my sleep. I also feel like I gained a lot of weight. I think I have gained ten pounds since the fall. I lost an unusual amount last fall from being sick with two GI bugs two and a half weeks apart. I also was very stressed out with my new job and going back to work in general. I would like to do the Hagg Lake triathlon in July. I don't know if I want to do the sprint distance or olympic. I think I will decide as we get closer. I would like to do another marathon next fall or winter if my hip strengthens.
Last week I was right on track getting great workouts in. Then I left work Thursday with a sore throat, chills, and extreme fatigue. I ended up not going into work on Friday. I tried to rest during the weekend. I still have a bad cough and get coughing spells. I cough to the point of gagging. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were all bad nights of sleep mixed with insomnia and coughing despite taking medicine. Last night was the first night I went without cough medicine and I slept pretty well.
Tuesday (3/27): Ran 3:08 miles with an average pace of 10 minute miles
I made myself run today. I was fighting with myself to get out the door. I knew once I got going, I would enjoy the outside air. I went a little slower than normal. It was good getting outside again despite not having worked out since last week Thursday. I am loving Spring Break. I am welcoming the much needed down time with open arms. I am glad Rob is home too.
Wednesday (3/28) Centergy
Wow it was so refreshing to go to Centergy. The workout did not hurt nearly as bad as last two weeks. Except I had to leave during the rest and recovery portion because I had a coughing fit that almost ended with me gagging. Yuck. I hate this cough.
Thursday (3/29) Group Ride
I went to Ride with the older two and they did awesome. It was a great workout.
Friday (3/30)
I ran 3.31 (but it was probably closer to 4--Map My Run glitched) miles through Woodmansee Park over to Sumpter Park. I felt slow at times, but I did not push myself to go super fast. I have been hovering around the 3 mile mark since I started PT and I wanted to increase it to 4.
Saturday (3/31)
I did about 10 minutes of weight in the weight room...which I never been in even though I have gone to the same gym for like five years. I liked the slower pace of doing weights on my own instead of going to Power. I am really concerned about going to Power with all the lunges and squats. My PT does not want me doing them unless someone is helping me with form. Then I swam 1,000 yards afterwards and did a mix of pull, free, and kick.
My cough is significantly better and my sleep is getting normal again. I am very sad to see Spring Break come to a close and get hit with reality on Monday.
Sunday (4/1) = Rest
I planned on finally getting my bike out today. Come to find out my pump broke. I lost the nozzle piece to it. I was so disappointed and frustrated that I went to Fred Meyer to buy a new one. I had to return something anyway. They only had one for kid's bikes. So I drove all the way to Big Five. Which was closed of course with it being Easter. Why am I driving all the over the place on Easter to buy a bike pump? Because I am PMSing and pretty much crazy today. That is the only reason I can justify it with. So I finally bought one from Wal Mart. It was a little confusing figuring how to change the valve to a presta valve. I finally figured it out and put air in my tires. So hopefully I can ride later this week. I like biking. I hate bike mechanics. It makes me anxious and crazy. I need to get over it.
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