Saturday July 27, 2012
This is day 4 wheat free. I am trying out the wheat free thing again, but this time no exceptions.
Rode my bike in the Pink Salmon Festival parade. My knees were fine so may try riding my bike more.
Haven't run since before going to Calgary.
Began wheat free on Wednesday - 152 lb 40 35 40. This morning I was 149.5 lb. Finally broke the 150 barrier!
Saturday, 28 July 2012
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Walking is good
Tuesday July 17, 2012
Didn't get a run in tonight but Becky and I walked up to Quality Foods and back. Wow, did I struggle up the hill to Merecroft! I used to run up that hill. I could barely walk up it. When I start getting into my longer runs, it will have to be part of my run. 151.5 lb today. I was hoping for 149 before Thursday so I could get my reward of a manicure.Maybe if I don't eat tomorrow.
Didn't get a run in tonight but Becky and I walked up to Quality Foods and back. Wow, did I struggle up the hill to Merecroft! I used to run up that hill. I could barely walk up it. When I start getting into my longer runs, it will have to be part of my run. 151.5 lb today. I was hoping for 149 before Thursday so I could get my reward of a manicure.Maybe if I don't eat tomorrow.
Monday, 16 July 2012
Bits and Starts
Monday July 16, 2012 272 days to go
My running this past month has been sporadic, but hey, I have run 2 days in a row, so that is blog worthy. My runs takes me past 6th Ave as far as the rusty brown trailer and back approximately 20 minutes.
Diet - am on 95% wheat-free, milk-free. Pounds are not flying off but was 152 lb this morning. Have even tried the 2 Tbsp coconut oil a day. Clothes are supposed to be falling off your body after a week. Not so!
Good thing. - I am getting a lot of support from Lorne about wheat-free, milk-free and no hassles from the rest of the family.
Won't be doing any running in Victoria. We have been invited to Morgan Roset's wedding so I will concentrate on the Miracle Beach 10 k. It is my goal to break 60 minutes this year.
My running this past month has been sporadic, but hey, I have run 2 days in a row, so that is blog worthy. My runs takes me past 6th Ave as far as the rusty brown trailer and back approximately 20 minutes.
Diet - am on 95% wheat-free, milk-free. Pounds are not flying off but was 152 lb this morning. Have even tried the 2 Tbsp coconut oil a day. Clothes are supposed to be falling off your body after a week. Not so!
Good thing. - I am getting a lot of support from Lorne about wheat-free, milk-free and no hassles from the rest of the family.
Won't be doing any running in Victoria. We have been invited to Morgan Roset's wedding so I will concentrate on the Miracle Beach 10 k. It is my goal to break 60 minutes this year.
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
New Marathon to Countdown
Tuesday June 12, 2012
Signed up for Team Diabetes Vienna Marathon April 14, 2013. 306 days to go.
Weight still 155.5. Have set up weight training area at home. Thinking about trying Body for life regime to get fit and lose weight.
Walked to work yesterday. Still struggling with getting up in the morning. Also struggling with being so tired at end of day. Went to sleep as soon as I got home from work and had to be awoken for dinner.
We built a platform in the old plum tree for the kids to climb on. We haven't told them so will wait and see how long it takes before they find it. Today it is raining so they probably won't come by the tree.
Signed up for Team Diabetes Vienna Marathon April 14, 2013. 306 days to go.
Weight still 155.5. Have set up weight training area at home. Thinking about trying Body for life regime to get fit and lose weight.
Walked to work yesterday. Still struggling with getting up in the morning. Also struggling with being so tired at end of day. Went to sleep as soon as I got home from work and had to be awoken for dinner.
We built a platform in the old plum tree for the kids to climb on. We haven't told them so will wait and see how long it takes before they find it. Today it is raining so they probably won't come by the tree.
Friday, 18 May 2012
YO YO
Weight hit a new high today - 155.5 lb so how did I deal with it? Ate my oatmeal with apples then when Bertha brought a box of donuts to work ate an apple fritter. Not to mention the maple cream donut I had with Bonnie at Timmy's last night! or the mini blizzard I had for dessert after my McD's Fillet of fish for dinner. Arghhhh.
Good news - I walked to work yesterday and my knee was ok. I walked Dan from school and back to school and back home on Thursday and my knee was ok so maybe I am on the road to recovery with my knee. Yeah!
That has been a long time coming.
Hope to start with a 15 minute run this weekend and see if I can build up again. I bought new shoes. They are same last last Newtons except different. Brighter pink with yellow and orange and these are called trainers. They don't make the other model any more. Still called Distancia U.
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
The Outdoors Calls
But not loud enough for me to get out there.
Its been a long time since I blogged. Finished the island series with Bazan Bay 5 k Merville 15k and Sooke 10k. PB 31:17 for 5k. Got two third place medals cuz only 3 runners and a third place island series medal cuz only 3 runners qualified.
Bought a book about running 3 times a week then crosstraining the other 2 days. It has times for Boston. I'm still a ways off to even try to qualify.
Have tentatively set my sights on Vienna April 2013 for Team Diabetes.
Depressed. Not getting out to run even when weather good. Weight gain - up to 154.5 lb. Every time I lose weight I swear I won't let this happen again and here it is happening again .
Got all excited about training for the Twilight Shuffle 5k in June to see if I can get a better PB. Its all couch training. It seems good but isn't happening in life. Jerry is right. Consistency.
So that is my May 1, 2012
Breakfast:
glass of fresh squeezed orange juice
coffee with milk
10:00 carrot cake with cream cheese icing
muffin, coffee with milk
1:00 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
5:30 small piece steak, asparagus, corn on the cob, yellow pepper
7:30 4 crackers with butter, 3 squares milk chocolate
Its been a long time since I blogged. Finished the island series with Bazan Bay 5 k Merville 15k and Sooke 10k. PB 31:17 for 5k. Got two third place medals cuz only 3 runners and a third place island series medal cuz only 3 runners qualified.
Bought a book about running 3 times a week then crosstraining the other 2 days. It has times for Boston. I'm still a ways off to even try to qualify.
Have tentatively set my sights on Vienna April 2013 for Team Diabetes.
Depressed. Not getting out to run even when weather good. Weight gain - up to 154.5 lb. Every time I lose weight I swear I won't let this happen again and here it is happening again .
Got all excited about training for the Twilight Shuffle 5k in June to see if I can get a better PB. Its all couch training. It seems good but isn't happening in life. Jerry is right. Consistency.
So that is my May 1, 2012
Breakfast:
glass of fresh squeezed orange juice
coffee with milk
10:00 carrot cake with cream cheese icing
muffin, coffee with milk
1:00 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
5:30 small piece steak, asparagus, corn on the cob, yellow pepper
7:30 4 crackers with butter, 3 squares milk chocolate
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Need motivation!
Wednesday January 25, 2012 Happy Birthday Jen and Katie
6 weeks to go until the Comox 1/2 marathon! A few weeks ago I was looking at the 9 week 1/2 marathon programs, now it is the 6 week ones. The program I have is 3 days a week workouts, 3 days crosstraining or easy runs. Put it off to today to start, but by the time I got out the door, it was cold and grey again, so did 14 minutes and came home. Tried out my Garmin again. I think it is definitely toast.
Run felt rough. Forgot knee braces. Did some though. So that leavers me with my 3 main runs to get in by Sunday! I'll do the easy program so one workout is 4-6 miles, the next 5-6 miles and last 8-10 miles.Ideally I would do 4-6 miles tomorrow, 5-6 on Saturday and 8-10 on Sunday.
Cobble Hill 10 K was cancelled on Sunday due to weather. Thank goodness. I was not ready. Ran 1 good run for 60 minutes at Byrons, then another for 30 minutes, but thats it. We have had snow and wind since then. Its over now.
There is a Chi running week in June that I would love to go to. It would cost about 2500.00 for fees and airfare. This si one of those things that if I could generate the money through "found" money ie selling things on Craigs list or whatever, I would love to do it. Otherwise 2500 seems steep. I guess its all a tradeoff.
I am going to star saving: My "found" money so far is:
Art Gallery
Sun Life
6 weeks to go until the Comox 1/2 marathon! A few weeks ago I was looking at the 9 week 1/2 marathon programs, now it is the 6 week ones. The program I have is 3 days a week workouts, 3 days crosstraining or easy runs. Put it off to today to start, but by the time I got out the door, it was cold and grey again, so did 14 minutes and came home. Tried out my Garmin again. I think it is definitely toast.
Run felt rough. Forgot knee braces. Did some though. So that leavers me with my 3 main runs to get in by Sunday! I'll do the easy program so one workout is 4-6 miles, the next 5-6 miles and last 8-10 miles.Ideally I would do 4-6 miles tomorrow, 5-6 on Saturday and 8-10 on Sunday.
Cobble Hill 10 K was cancelled on Sunday due to weather. Thank goodness. I was not ready. Ran 1 good run for 60 minutes at Byrons, then another for 30 minutes, but thats it. We have had snow and wind since then. Its over now.
There is a Chi running week in June that I would love to go to. It would cost about 2500.00 for fees and airfare. This si one of those things that if I could generate the money through "found" money ie selling things on Craigs list or whatever, I would love to do it. Otherwise 2500 seems steep. I guess its all a tradeoff.
I am going to star saving: My "found" money so far is:
Art Gallery
Sun Life
Monday, 9 January 2012
Ran first race 2012
January 9, 2012 Monday
Yesterday was the first race of the Vancouver Island Race Series - the Saanich 8k. What was I thinking to go in a race that I have not trained for? In fact, I have only run 2 short little runs since New Zealand. The whole race I was thinking why am I doing this? Lorne drove down with me as no one else from Campbell River could give me a ride. I tried to keep up with the 70 year old ladies, but couldn't even do that! I guess the race was either inspiring or depressing. I came in 5th out of 6. I beat Maeling Shanks who came in 2nd last year. Time was 53:14. Last year 52:50. So, maybe the weight drop has helped, but no running has not helped.
Took today off. Have been looking at a 9 week beginners half marathon program. If I started training for the Comox 1/2 I would be getting runs in for the other races. Its a thought.
The other thought is going back off wheat and milk. Today I weigh 147.5 lb
There were 4 in the 70-74 age class for women. They all ran faster than me! So did the 80 year old men and all the 75-79 men. Maybe this is depressing. Anyways, I think I should build up for the 1/2 marathon and the Merville 15 k. Those are the 2 races that I might have a chance to do better on.
I also need to get another Garmin. Mine is toast. I miss the pace aspect. My Polar also is toast. I think it just needs a new battery.
Yesterday was the first race of the Vancouver Island Race Series - the Saanich 8k. What was I thinking to go in a race that I have not trained for? In fact, I have only run 2 short little runs since New Zealand. The whole race I was thinking why am I doing this? Lorne drove down with me as no one else from Campbell River could give me a ride. I tried to keep up with the 70 year old ladies, but couldn't even do that! I guess the race was either inspiring or depressing. I came in 5th out of 6. I beat Maeling Shanks who came in 2nd last year. Time was 53:14. Last year 52:50. So, maybe the weight drop has helped, but no running has not helped.
Took today off. Have been looking at a 9 week beginners half marathon program. If I started training for the Comox 1/2 I would be getting runs in for the other races. Its a thought.
The other thought is going back off wheat and milk. Today I weigh 147.5 lb
There were 4 in the 70-74 age class for women. They all ran faster than me! So did the 80 year old men and all the 75-79 men. Maybe this is depressing. Anyways, I think I should build up for the 1/2 marathon and the Merville 15 k. Those are the 2 races that I might have a chance to do better on.
I also need to get another Garmin. Mine is toast. I miss the pace aspect. My Polar also is toast. I think it just needs a new battery.
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Count up to marathon
January 4, 2012 Wednesday
This is an update.
Ran marathon in Reykjavik. Official time was 5:09:20. Felt good after race. Didn't run as hard as I could have. Watch quit part way through race so had no idea how fast I was running. Was glad that I didn't push it as spent the next 7 days driving around Iceland with Denise. Good times!
Now it is day 2 of Count up to Marathon. Why count up? I don't know when the next marathon or where the next marathon will be.
Today - a struggle to get out of bed. It was windy but 10 C. Ran the route past the museum to 6th and back - 20 minutes. Trying to work on my Chi form. I think it got lost over the Pacific or Atlantic sometime last November.
January 3, 2012 Tuesday
First day of running in the New Year and since New Zealand. Cold, really windy, and raining - long pants, blue hoody shirt, vest, yellow jacket.
Started out on our 5 k route. Stiff legged, 12 minutes into run had to return home due to my old problem.
Had decided on January 2 that I am not a runner. Then I ran into Sandra Milligan and she asked me if i was going to the race in Saanich on Sunday. What race? This Sunday? She said I could call if I wanted to carpool.
Looked up the race - 8k. Can I still run that far? Deja vue/ Don't I start every year wondering the same thing?
After feeling so thankful that I didn't have to run the new Year mile with the comox club because Jerry is in new Zealand.
Thought some more.Am I or am I not a runner. Who knows, but yesterday I signed up for the island race series - paid for the whole event. So now, at least twice a month I am a runner.
This is an update.
Ran marathon in Reykjavik. Official time was 5:09:20. Felt good after race. Didn't run as hard as I could have. Watch quit part way through race so had no idea how fast I was running. Was glad that I didn't push it as spent the next 7 days driving around Iceland with Denise. Good times!
Now it is day 2 of Count up to Marathon. Why count up? I don't know when the next marathon or where the next marathon will be.
Today - a struggle to get out of bed. It was windy but 10 C. Ran the route past the museum to 6th and back - 20 minutes. Trying to work on my Chi form. I think it got lost over the Pacific or Atlantic sometime last November.
January 3, 2012 Tuesday
First day of running in the New Year and since New Zealand. Cold, really windy, and raining - long pants, blue hoody shirt, vest, yellow jacket.
Started out on our 5 k route. Stiff legged, 12 minutes into run had to return home due to my old problem.
Had decided on January 2 that I am not a runner. Then I ran into Sandra Milligan and she asked me if i was going to the race in Saanich on Sunday. What race? This Sunday? She said I could call if I wanted to carpool.
Looked up the race - 8k. Can I still run that far? Deja vue/ Don't I start every year wondering the same thing?
After feeling so thankful that I didn't have to run the new Year mile with the comox club because Jerry is in new Zealand.
Thought some more.Am I or am I not a runner. Who knows, but yesterday I signed up for the island race series - paid for the whole event. So now, at least twice a month I am a runner.
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Last long run before marathon
August 14, 2011 Sunday 6 days to go
Long run - 90 minutes - I did 94 minutes
Started out feeling great. Tried eating a Lara Bar 45 minutes before running. By 30 minutes I felt dead. Ate a Mars Bar and had some water and started to pick up again. Had another Mars Bar 15 minutes later, then at 1 hour I felt dead again. Ate another Mars Bar with water and when I got to 4 K to go decided to try for a no peeking 4K in race time. Part way along a car stopped to ask me for directions to Super Store so I got off track. Tried again at 2 K but when I peeked I was going way slower than I thought I was eg 7:30 instead of 6:55. I struggled with that and then my last kilometer I was determined to do at race pace, but I had to keep peeking to keep myself on pace. I felt like there was nothing left in me.
This is all a little disconcerting as it is only 6 days till the marathon. I feel like I am getting worse instead of better. The other thing is that I feel so tired.
Now I get to wash up all my gear for the marathon and get it packed in my carry on. One more run before I leave.
Weight: 142 lb
Long run - 90 minutes - I did 94 minutes
Started out feeling great. Tried eating a Lara Bar 45 minutes before running. By 30 minutes I felt dead. Ate a Mars Bar and had some water and started to pick up again. Had another Mars Bar 15 minutes later, then at 1 hour I felt dead again. Ate another Mars Bar with water and when I got to 4 K to go decided to try for a no peeking 4K in race time. Part way along a car stopped to ask me for directions to Super Store so I got off track. Tried again at 2 K but when I peeked I was going way slower than I thought I was eg 7:30 instead of 6:55. I struggled with that and then my last kilometer I was determined to do at race pace, but I had to keep peeking to keep myself on pace. I felt like there was nothing left in me.
This is all a little disconcerting as it is only 6 days till the marathon. I feel like I am getting worse instead of better. The other thing is that I feel so tired.
Now I get to wash up all my gear for the marathon and get it packed in my carry on. One more run before I leave.
Weight: 142 lb
Saturday, 13 August 2011
Easy Run
August 13, 2011 7 days to go - 1 week today!
Easy run - 35 minutes - I ran 33 minutes. It felt better than yesterday, but I still feel out of form and out of step. I ran up to Pinecrest then down to 9th and back. I left at about 5:45 pm and its cool out. Wonder if that makes a difference?
Spent the afternoon asleep in bed. Lorne and I drove to Courtenay to get my International Driver's Licence. We then went out for lunch to Locals. On the way home we were both having trouble keeping our eyes open. When we got home we both hopped into bed had a nap. Shannon woke us up at 3:30, then I went right back to sleep until 5:30. This is not normal and yet I felt I could have slept on forever.
Weight: 142 lb
Easy run - 35 minutes - I ran 33 minutes. It felt better than yesterday, but I still feel out of form and out of step. I ran up to Pinecrest then down to 9th and back. I left at about 5:45 pm and its cool out. Wonder if that makes a difference?
Spent the afternoon asleep in bed. Lorne and I drove to Courtenay to get my International Driver's Licence. We then went out for lunch to Locals. On the way home we were both having trouble keeping our eyes open. When we got home we both hopped into bed had a nap. Shannon woke us up at 3:30, then I went right back to sleep until 5:30. This is not normal and yet I felt I could have slept on forever.
Weight: 142 lb
Friday, 12 August 2011
Disappointing Workout
August 12, 2011 Friday 9 days to go.
Workout - 3 x 1 Km at 5:30 pace - 4 k no peeking at watch try for 27:40
Morning workout - 6:30 am
No energy today. Everything felt like I had lead in my legs and I was just on the last leg of a race with nothing left on the tank. Times fo 1Ks - 5:35, 5:35, 5:43. This is not great. Last week my times for the same workout were: 5:13, 5:27, 5:19. My 4 k took 30 minutes, last week it was 27: something. Today I felt done by 2 k and had to push on through to finish. It was all so disappointing.
Two hours later and I still feel spent. Just exhausted. Feel like I am panting for breath.
Weight: 142 lb
Workout - 3 x 1 Km at 5:30 pace - 4 k no peeking at watch try for 27:40
Morning workout - 6:30 am
No energy today. Everything felt like I had lead in my legs and I was just on the last leg of a race with nothing left on the tank. Times fo 1Ks - 5:35, 5:35, 5:43. This is not great. Last week my times for the same workout were: 5:13, 5:27, 5:19. My 4 k took 30 minutes, last week it was 27: something. Today I felt done by 2 k and had to push on through to finish. It was all so disappointing.
Two hours later and I still feel spent. Just exhausted. Feel like I am panting for breath.
Weight: 142 lb
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Internet Up and Running Again
August 10, 2011 Wednesday 11 days to go - I leave in 1 week today
My home internet has been down, so it is a long time since I wrote anything. Highlights would be:
Nautical Days 4 mile race on August 1. 39:44 (I think)
Last 2 hour run on August 7- went well - used Mars Bars for fuel every 15 to 20 minutes
Workouts trying to get used to 6:55 pace without looking
Today was 35 minutes easy. Ran along McLean St then down past the Museum to 9th. Haven't run any hills lately so was definitely aware of them.
Yesterday was 45 minutes race pace. I did pretty well not looking at my watch and maintaining pace.
Weight: 144.5
My home internet has been down, so it is a long time since I wrote anything. Highlights would be:
Nautical Days 4 mile race on August 1. 39:44 (I think)
Last 2 hour run on August 7- went well - used Mars Bars for fuel every 15 to 20 minutes
Workouts trying to get used to 6:55 pace without looking
Today was 35 minutes easy. Ran along McLean St then down past the Museum to 9th. Haven't run any hills lately so was definitely aware of them.
Yesterday was 45 minutes race pace. I did pretty well not looking at my watch and maintaining pace.
Weight: 144.5
Saturday, 30 July 2011
Longest run
July 30, 2011 Saturday 21 days to go - 3 weeks
Today was the longest run yet - 3 1/2 hours - actually in my case 3:28. I did an out and back run - 26.10 K.
Felt pretty good for most of it - wore my old Newtons, knee braces, listened to music. Got out early - by 6:00am. It was just cool enough that I think maybe I should wear running gloves to start if it's the same temperature in Iceland. Wore a short sleeve shirt which is good as our new Team D T shirts are short sleeved.
Tried out Power Gels - latte flavour. When I first tasted them, I thought no way. Later I tried drinking it down with water at the same time and was able to keep it down. Used three packs. I ran out of water at the far end of my run so was without water for nearly an hour. I stopped at the ESSO station and filled my bottles. I gulped water down as I was so thirsty even though I knew better. I started to feel ill. I ate my last power gel after that. By 3 hours I was really feeling sick. I don't know if it was drinking the water too fast or the power gels. I haven't had much success with power gels in the past, so maybe it was a combination of both. I will try GU on my next long run. I like Mars Bars, but I don't think I could do a whole marathon just eating them.
I found that I did quite a bit of my run at marathon pace. I also found times when I slowed down quite a bit and had to up my pace. When my Ipod quit I used the metronome to keep my cadence steady. My thought of increasing it went out the window when I was nearing 3 1/2 hours. 80 will be just fine.
Did the cold water bath when I got home. The first step into the tub is always a challenge. I kept telling myself that this was doing me good. I think it did as my feet, legs and knees have felt fine. I iced my right knee this evening for awhile, but all in all the run was a success.
Weight: 146 lb
Today was the longest run yet - 3 1/2 hours - actually in my case 3:28. I did an out and back run - 26.10 K.
Felt pretty good for most of it - wore my old Newtons, knee braces, listened to music. Got out early - by 6:00am. It was just cool enough that I think maybe I should wear running gloves to start if it's the same temperature in Iceland. Wore a short sleeve shirt which is good as our new Team D T shirts are short sleeved.
Tried out Power Gels - latte flavour. When I first tasted them, I thought no way. Later I tried drinking it down with water at the same time and was able to keep it down. Used three packs. I ran out of water at the far end of my run so was without water for nearly an hour. I stopped at the ESSO station and filled my bottles. I gulped water down as I was so thirsty even though I knew better. I started to feel ill. I ate my last power gel after that. By 3 hours I was really feeling sick. I don't know if it was drinking the water too fast or the power gels. I haven't had much success with power gels in the past, so maybe it was a combination of both. I will try GU on my next long run. I like Mars Bars, but I don't think I could do a whole marathon just eating them.
I found that I did quite a bit of my run at marathon pace. I also found times when I slowed down quite a bit and had to up my pace. When my Ipod quit I used the metronome to keep my cadence steady. My thought of increasing it went out the window when I was nearing 3 1/2 hours. 80 will be just fine.
Did the cold water bath when I got home. The first step into the tub is always a challenge. I kept telling myself that this was doing me good. I think it did as my feet, legs and knees have felt fine. I iced my right knee this evening for awhile, but all in all the run was a success.
Weight: 146 lb
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Speedwork - it's been awhile
July 28, 2011 Thursday 23 days to go.
Today was speedwork - 5 x 1 K with 2-3 minutes recovery, 10 minutes warmup, 5 minutes cooldown.
I started out on Seawalk after 5 minutes warmup - simply because that's when I arrived at the K mark. Here are my times: #1 - 5:33, #2 - 5:27, #3 - 5:29, #4 - 6:03, #5 - 5:59.
I experimented with #4 by running with my metronome at 80 cadence. It felt slow and as it turns out, it was. #5 wasn't very good and I think it was because I didn't get back to my first running cadence whatever that was.
I think I am going to have to review my cadence. I dropped it down to 80 from 85 awhile back and now I think I need to move it up again. I tried 81 and 82 during my cooldown and they felt fine, so this is something I will play with over my next runs.
Weight: 147.5
Today was speedwork - 5 x 1 K with 2-3 minutes recovery, 10 minutes warmup, 5 minutes cooldown.
I started out on Seawalk after 5 minutes warmup - simply because that's when I arrived at the K mark. Here are my times: #1 - 5:33, #2 - 5:27, #3 - 5:29, #4 - 6:03, #5 - 5:59.
I experimented with #4 by running with my metronome at 80 cadence. It felt slow and as it turns out, it was. #5 wasn't very good and I think it was because I didn't get back to my first running cadence whatever that was.
I think I am going to have to review my cadence. I dropped it down to 80 from 85 awhile back and now I think I need to move it up again. I tried 81 and 82 during my cooldown and they felt fine, so this is something I will play with over my next runs.
Weight: 147.5
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Run Interrupted
July 27, 2011 Wednesday 24 days to go
45 minutes easy Ran along the seawalk with Becky's tunes playing on her Ipod. I was hoping to find tunes that match my cadence. With the sound of traffic in the background I found it hard to keep beat with the metronome.
Eventually gave up and just ran. Literally ran to the pottie stop just after 1st K. Went to throw open the door - it was locked. I waited around but no one came out. I was desperate by now, so the only solution was to run home. BUT If I ran too hard, it made things worse so I walked/ran and fortunately made it home.
Run was only 24 minutes. Stomach was unsettled so didn't venture out again.
Weight: 147 I want to say yeah! but I got into Becky's peanut butter cookies tonight and now feel like I may be several pounds heavier.
45 minutes easy Ran along the seawalk with Becky's tunes playing on her Ipod. I was hoping to find tunes that match my cadence. With the sound of traffic in the background I found it hard to keep beat with the metronome.
Eventually gave up and just ran. Literally ran to the pottie stop just after 1st K. Went to throw open the door - it was locked. I waited around but no one came out. I was desperate by now, so the only solution was to run home. BUT If I ran too hard, it made things worse so I walked/ran and fortunately made it home.
Run was only 24 minutes. Stomach was unsettled so didn't venture out again.
Weight: 147 I want to say yeah! but I got into Becky's peanut butter cookies tonight and now feel like I may be several pounds heavier.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Beautiful evening run
July 26, 2011 Tuesday 25 days to go
It was hard to make myself get out for a run tonight. I delayed until 9:00 pm and realized that if I wanted to get to bed tonight I better get out the door.
45 minutes @ 6:55/K run. I don't think I was meeting my 6:55/K all the time. I couldn't read my watch to time the kilometers and my pace was all over the place. One minute I would be at 6:15 the next at 7:15. One thing I did notice however is that my cadence seems to be more steady and although I only measured it a couple of times, I think I am finally getting the hang of it.
Stomach hurt while running. Maybe dinner wasn't digested or it was the applesauce I ate before leaving. I ran through it, but I sure don't want to experience that during a marathon!
Weight: 147.5
It was hard to make myself get out for a run tonight. I delayed until 9:00 pm and realized that if I wanted to get to bed tonight I better get out the door.
45 minutes @ 6:55/K run. I don't think I was meeting my 6:55/K all the time. I couldn't read my watch to time the kilometers and my pace was all over the place. One minute I would be at 6:15 the next at 7:15. One thing I did notice however is that my cadence seems to be more steady and although I only measured it a couple of times, I think I am finally getting the hang of it.
Stomach hurt while running. Maybe dinner wasn't digested or it was the applesauce I ate before leaving. I ran through it, but I sure don't want to experience that during a marathon!
Weight: 147.5
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Hot Run
January 24, 2011 Sunday 27 days to go
Long run - 3 hours in the hot sun. The run went pretty well other than I had my energy totally sucked out of me by the heat.
I started off with 2 water flasks, 6 Mars bars, knee braces, metronome and my Ipod with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader on it. A kilometer into the run, I realized the shirt I was wearing was already chaffing and I had a long run ahead of me. I ran home and changed shirts then started off again. All went pretty steady. I ate a Mars bar every 1/2 hour and had sips of water. Refilled bottles at water stop in Willow Point. By 2 hours the sun was really starting to get to me. I kept going and looked for shade when it was available.
Feel completely drained. I don't think it is as much from the run as from the heat. My feet don't hurt like last long run and my knees are ok.
Weight: 148.5
Long run - 3 hours in the hot sun. The run went pretty well other than I had my energy totally sucked out of me by the heat.
I started off with 2 water flasks, 6 Mars bars, knee braces, metronome and my Ipod with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader on it. A kilometer into the run, I realized the shirt I was wearing was already chaffing and I had a long run ahead of me. I ran home and changed shirts then started off again. All went pretty steady. I ate a Mars bar every 1/2 hour and had sips of water. Refilled bottles at water stop in Willow Point. By 2 hours the sun was really starting to get to me. I kept going and looked for shade when it was available.
Feel completely drained. I don't think it is as much from the run as from the heat. My feet don't hurt like last long run and my knees are ok.
Weight: 148.5
Saturday, 23 July 2011
4 weeks to go
July 23, 2011 Saturday 28 days to go
40 minutes easy
Ran along the seawalk, no knee braces. Iced knee when I got home. Uneventful run on a sunny day.
Weight: 149
40 minutes easy
Ran along the seawalk, no knee braces. Iced knee when I got home. Uneventful run on a sunny day.
Weight: 149
Friday, 22 July 2011
Running with a friend
July 22, 2011 Friday 29 days to go
Today I did my 7:05/K pace run. Marion met me at the seawalk and we timed each kilometer to see how close to pace I was. At one point we sped it up just to see how it affected me. I found the run went quickly, maybe because I was talking so much.
Marion suggested that I add 5 minutes to my time ( actually decrease my goal time by 5 minutes) to allow for bathroom breaks or whatever. I talked to Jerry about it tonight and figured out that if I did a 6:59/K pace that would bring me in at 4:55 theoretically.
Also talked about doing the Nautical Days 4 mile on August 1. That's a hard race, but I think it would be some good speedwork
Weight: 149
Tonight we went sailing so grabbed some White Spot hamburgers to eat on the boat. I had forgotten how bad they can be. I was so hungry I ate it thinking the whole time, this can't be good for me.
Today I did my 7:05/K pace run. Marion met me at the seawalk and we timed each kilometer to see how close to pace I was. At one point we sped it up just to see how it affected me. I found the run went quickly, maybe because I was talking so much.
Marion suggested that I add 5 minutes to my time ( actually decrease my goal time by 5 minutes) to allow for bathroom breaks or whatever. I talked to Jerry about it tonight and figured out that if I did a 6:59/K pace that would bring me in at 4:55 theoretically.
Also talked about doing the Nautical Days 4 mile on August 1. That's a hard race, but I think it would be some good speedwork
Weight: 149
Tonight we went sailing so grabbed some White Spot hamburgers to eat on the boat. I had forgotten how bad they can be. I was so hungry I ate it thinking the whole time, this can't be good for me.
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