Yesterdays run was a struggle. Heavy legs, plodding along on the road--just not a good run. At 3km I left the road and took a sharp turn to the left and finished running thru the corn field.
Immediately, I can feel my pace quicken and I instantly feel lighter. I needed the break from the road. I had been strictly road running for the past few weeks.
Timewise, yesterday only allowed for 5.5km and today, I had an appointment in the morning, which I struggle after to get out to run. Paxton was up at 4am last night (grr) so I was tired and not feeling 100%. I figured I'd aim for 5k and anything over that would be a bonus.
Scott told me to rest today, but honestly I ALWAYS feel better after a run/workout, so I went.
I put in 8.5 km and feel WAY better. I stayed only in the fields and trails today, and worked a couple of huge hills. I didnt aim for any pace, just to run and have the time on my legs. I didnt bring water with me, which I dont mind if I am not working too hard.
My ankle was feeling better, though I have been noticing it on walking downstairs. I am pretty sure I tweeked it again in the field yesterday on a rut. It was mild today and a little muddy and slippery.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Biking indoors
Today I skipped a run and did my bike and some weights inside.
I spent 41min 25 seconds on the bike (15km) and then did some core exercises. I used weights while I was on the bike. Just some 8 lb dumbells and did high reps of 30, doing tri's, biceps and shoulders.
After I did some planks and weighted crunches. And used 15lb weights for 3 sets of 15 reps, more biceps & triceps.
I havent added my 15 km to my ticker........ is it cheating if I did?? Because it's not actually running?
I spent 41min 25 seconds on the bike (15km) and then did some core exercises. I used weights while I was on the bike. Just some 8 lb dumbells and did high reps of 30, doing tri's, biceps and shoulders.
After I did some planks and weighted crunches. And used 15lb weights for 3 sets of 15 reps, more biceps & triceps.
I havent added my 15 km to my ticker........ is it cheating if I did?? Because it's not actually running?
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
GRRRRR Still
Ticker is still not holding information. ??
10k
3 km warm up (16min)
2 km tempo (9:55 into wind)
2 km tempo (I turned around and had to reset my garmin, I think the wind was making it act wonkey and EACH step was a lap!!! 9:38 ) <----SO HAPPY! I felt cold and thought for sure I was going to be over 10 min on that.
3 km cool down (17min, hill and into wind)
10k
3 km warm up (16min)
2 km tempo (9:55 into wind)
2 km tempo (I turned around and had to reset my garmin, I think the wind was making it act wonkey and EACH step was a lap!!! 9:38 ) <----SO HAPPY! I felt cold and thought for sure I was going to be over 10 min on that.
3 km cool down (17min, hill and into wind)
Monday, December 10, 2012
Ticker issues
HMMMMM!?!?!
Seems my ticker won't update, when I put the info in, it shows but when I hit 'next' , the new info is gone.
I know yesterdays and todays run DID NOT get added, I wonder if this has happened before
17 km Sunday
6.3 km Monday.
I will keep trying and keep track here so I know. ARGH.
Sunday's run was a little tough, I was a little behind in kilometers for the wk, (missed Saturdays 10k) and one run was 9 km but called for 10k. So Sundays 15km turned into 17 kilometers and I took an extremely hilly route to 'make up' for it.
I think my total elevation for the run was 637 ft
Seems my ticker won't update, when I put the info in, it shows but when I hit 'next' , the new info is gone.
I know yesterdays and todays run DID NOT get added, I wonder if this has happened before
17 km Sunday
6.3 km Monday.
I will keep trying and keep track here so I know. ARGH.
Sunday's run was a little tough, I was a little behind in kilometers for the wk, (missed Saturdays 10k) and one run was 9 km but called for 10k. So Sundays 15km turned into 17 kilometers and I took an extremely hilly route to 'make up' for it.
I think my total elevation for the run was 637 ft
Friday, December 7, 2012
Ticker
Hmmm, I glanced at my ticker and I dont' think I will make 2500km before January 1st. BUT I am ok with that, it was a number I put in to aim for after doing 2012(actually 2022) last year. So as long as this years total is higher, it's winning in my books!
Lately I am obsessed with picking up beer cans! It started in the summer my son and I started doing it. We had decided to save for a trip out West for our family, and now I cant stop.
Sunday 14 cans
Wed 16
/Thurs 11
Friday 19
Crazy that many people are drinking and driving. This is about a 10km radius around my area.
Lately I am obsessed with picking up beer cans! It started in the summer my son and I started doing it. We had decided to save for a trip out West for our family, and now I cant stop.
Sunday 14 cans
Wed 16
/Thurs 11
Friday 19
Crazy that many people are drinking and driving. This is about a 10km radius around my area.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Loving it!
I have to say that I have refound my love of running. I admit that I had a few weeks of 'eh..... it's run time'.
The schedule my friend made is pretty aggressive. Which I am happy for. I told her I needed something to push me, I had been checking my Garmin dashboard and I had no significant change in 1 year.
I like having a set schedule and the fact that I will be accountable for doing it. It's so easy with no schedule, to go out and not run as far, or as fast as you should. And I think I had been doing that for longer than I like to admit.
I am on week 2, and it's a 50+km week. I had an appointment Tuesday, which turned it into an unscheduled rest day, so tomorrow that should be my rest day is going to be a run day. But even after the first week, I feel stronger. I am excited to see what results will come.
*picked up another 16 beer cans yesterday and 12 today! Same road, different sides.
The schedule my friend made is pretty aggressive. Which I am happy for. I told her I needed something to push me, I had been checking my Garmin dashboard and I had no significant change in 1 year.
I like having a set schedule and the fact that I will be accountable for doing it. It's so easy with no schedule, to go out and not run as far, or as fast as you should. And I think I had been doing that for longer than I like to admit.
I am on week 2, and it's a 50+km week. I had an appointment Tuesday, which turned it into an unscheduled rest day, so tomorrow that should be my rest day is going to be a run day. But even after the first week, I feel stronger. I am excited to see what results will come.
*picked up another 16 beer cans yesterday and 12 today! Same road, different sides.
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