I spent all of Thursday and most of Friday sleeping due to an awful sinus infection. I woke on Saturday and felt slightly better so I dragged myself out to the CARA run. I wasn't sure I could make it 10 miles, but was very thankful that Danielle would be there too. I made about 3.6 miles total. I had hoped to make it to the North Ave. Boathouse (from Montrose) but I barely made it to Fullerton.
The good news is that I tried, instead of wondering and beating myself up. And that I actually listened instead of pushing it. I just wish I didn't get sick. :(
Saturday
Tuesday
January 27, 2009
Melissa met me at the gym to work out with Hector and I...and the people who work at Xport suck. Melissa was really honest with them, saying she didn't want to join, but she just wanted to work out for the day. They really were dicks about it. They told her that she HAD to have a tour or that she would not be allowed to work out. It was ridiculous. So I chew them out, to no avail, and we had the stupid tour, making us 10 minutes late for my training session. It completely sucked.
Something seemed to be up with Hector...he seemed a little off. I hope that everything's ok! :*( Aside from the front desk fiasco, it was a pretty good core work out. I had a great 3 mile run in 29:25 with negative splits.
Something seemed to be up with Hector...he seemed a little off. I hope that everything's ok! :*( Aside from the front desk fiasco, it was a pretty good core work out. I had a great 3 mile run in 29:25 with negative splits.
Sunday
January 25, 2009
I never made it out to get a run in yesterday, so I went to the gym early and got five miles in on the treadmill. I still didn't make up last weeks run, but I did swap a this week's 3 mile for last week's 4 mile. So, if I want to make up the runs, I'd only have to make up a 3 and a 6...
Any who, I did the 5 on the treadmill and worked out with Melissa and John. I am NOT a fan of boxing. I just don't like hitting things. Kicking, however is another story. :) I hope the roundhouse kicks that were so much fun looked as cool as I thought they did! I totally felt like Chuck Norris!!
Any who, I did the 5 on the treadmill and worked out with Melissa and John. I am NOT a fan of boxing. I just don't like hitting things. Kicking, however is another story. :) I hope the roundhouse kicks that were so much fun looked as cool as I thought they did! I totally felt like Chuck Norris!!
Friday
January 23, 2009
I was still at work when I found out the run tomorrow was canceled, and I HATE running on a treadmill for an extended period of time, so I decided to get my long run in today. I texted Big John, and he said he'd do 2 with me around Portage Park. I figured I could muscle through 7 more before it got too cold.
Then, Wynter made the crack that I should just run to her house. After mapping it out, it turns out that she's 7 miles away! I took her up on her offer and ran from my house to Oak Park and she and David had me over for dinner! It was pretty motivating to run to someones house to be on time for dinner. It was a nice run...except for the people who haven't shoveled in weeks (bastards!!).
The only problem (aside from unshoveled snow) was that as I was running south on Narragansset, I got stopped by a train! At first it was just a Metra, no biggie. But as the Metra was pulling out, the gates stayed down...and lumbering down the tracks was a freight train. UGH!! I was bouncing and jogging about for 15 minutes trying to keep warm while waiting for this stupid train. I was warm enough while running, but not just standing out in winter weather in sweaty running clothes waiting for a train. This was definitely a running first. There was no where to duck in to keep warm, and it kinda sucked. Getting started again wasn't easy, but I sure was glad to get running again!
I made it to Wynter's by 5:45 after leaving my house at 3:30 (I met John at 3:30, ran 2 and then stopped back for my fuel belt, the bathroom, my windbreaker and some body glide)...I totally would have made it sooner, if it wasn't for the stupid train! And the tacos, were completely excellent. After dinner, and some Wii, Wynter drove me home. I totally need to measure distances to other friend's houses, make them feed me and then have them drive me home! (Seriously--if you reading this, you could be with in target distance...)
Then, Wynter made the crack that I should just run to her house. After mapping it out, it turns out that she's 7 miles away! I took her up on her offer and ran from my house to Oak Park and she and David had me over for dinner! It was pretty motivating to run to someones house to be on time for dinner. It was a nice run...except for the people who haven't shoveled in weeks (bastards!!).
The only problem (aside from unshoveled snow) was that as I was running south on Narragansset, I got stopped by a train! At first it was just a Metra, no biggie. But as the Metra was pulling out, the gates stayed down...and lumbering down the tracks was a freight train. UGH!! I was bouncing and jogging about for 15 minutes trying to keep warm while waiting for this stupid train. I was warm enough while running, but not just standing out in winter weather in sweaty running clothes waiting for a train. This was definitely a running first. There was no where to duck in to keep warm, and it kinda sucked. Getting started again wasn't easy, but I sure was glad to get running again!
I made it to Wynter's by 5:45 after leaving my house at 3:30 (I met John at 3:30, ran 2 and then stopped back for my fuel belt, the bathroom, my windbreaker and some body glide)...I totally would have made it sooner, if it wasn't for the stupid train! And the tacos, were completely excellent. After dinner, and some Wii, Wynter drove me home. I totally need to measure distances to other friend's houses, make them feed me and then have them drive me home! (Seriously--if you reading this, you could be with in target distance...)
Thursday
January 22, 2009
After yesterday's rest day, I really felt much better. I went to see Hector and he did arms and core. I also ran 4 miles on the treadmill in 46:30.
I'm trying to make up the two runs from last week that I missed. I know, I know...just let it go... you're not supposed to make up runs...blah, blah, blah...But when do I ever take my own advice? I figure if I can get the 5 in tomorrow after work and the 3 in on Sunday, I'm only behind a 6 miler. The only problem is that it's so freakin' cold out, it's really hard to run outside, and I hate being on the treadmill for an extended period of time. Maybe I need to figure out which Xport has the treadmills with the individual tvs so I can watch an entire movie to make up my runs!
I'm trying to make up the two runs from last week that I missed. I know, I know...just let it go... you're not supposed to make up runs...blah, blah, blah...But when do I ever take my own advice? I figure if I can get the 5 in tomorrow after work and the 3 in on Sunday, I'm only behind a 6 miler. The only problem is that it's so freakin' cold out, it's really hard to run outside, and I hate being on the treadmill for an extended period of time. Maybe I need to figure out which Xport has the treadmills with the individual tvs so I can watch an entire movie to make up my runs!
Tuesday
January 20, 2009
...and the soreness has set in. I think the combo of working out with Melissa and John, plus the hills with Danielle really kicked my ass. I did the hour with Hector today, but my abs and shoulders were sore. Now my legs are feeling it from Hector. I didn't do any running today, but I really need to get a run in tomorrow.
I forgot how hard it is to stay motivated when you're kicking your own ass, your trainer is kicking your ass, you have friends to kick your ass, long runs to do, a life, work, oh and those very horrible National Boards. I'm feeling stressed and wondering how on earth I'm going to get it all done. (My house is also a disaster...any volunteers to clean it for me would be greatly appreciated.)
I forgot how hard it is to stay motivated when you're kicking your own ass, your trainer is kicking your ass, you have friends to kick your ass, long runs to do, a life, work, oh and those very horrible National Boards. I'm feeling stressed and wondering how on earth I'm going to get it all done. (My house is also a disaster...any volunteers to clean it for me would be greatly appreciated.)
Monday
January 19, 2009
Today I went with Danielle to the YMCA. We took the treadmill class...it was basically a hill run and it kicked my butt! I really need to get my butt on the incline when I use the treadmill. I know Nashville is a hilly course, and I don't want it to completely kick my butt! I did 3 miles on the treadmills during the 1/2 hour class.
What is it with me and hilly spring marathons?!
What is it with me and hilly spring marathons?!
Sunday
January 18, 2009
I worked out with John and Melissa today. I was kicking ass on my first set of push ups. It was an arm/ab work out kind of day. I wasn't a t-rex or anything, but still a little sore. I was still feeling a little dizzy from hitting my head on Thursday, and just wasn't motivated to run. I guess this week I missed the 4 and 6 miler. Maybe I'll make it up...then again, maybe not. :(
Thursday
January 14, 2009
Back to the gym because it's so freakin' cold!! I did 3 sluggish miles at an 11:31 pace. I was gonna go for four but I was just dragging too much. I guess I got a mild case of the fuckits. I think I'm due for an easy day because my body's getting tired. Hector and I also did legs and core today.
Tuesday
January 13, 2009
I saw Hector today. It was clearly an arm and core day... which is good. I signed up for an International Distance triathlon, and I know I'll need it. I've also got to get back in the pool...that mile isn't going to swim itself!
I ran 3 miles... at at 10:00 pace!! But I have to say, a) it was hard and b) I took some water breaks. And by water breaks I mean, I stopped running to drink water (and catch my breath).
I'm hoping my times will get better for all my races by pushing myself on the treadmill (it worked for Danielle!). I know I can't PR every time, but I want to do the marathon on pace. And I want an official 8k PR at the Shuffle...since I forgot my chip and my watch last year! Who knows, maybe someday, I could break a 5 hour marathon...but then again, I'd probably have to stop drinking beer while I run. :(
I ran 3 miles... at at 10:00 pace!! But I have to say, a) it was hard and b) I took some water breaks. And by water breaks I mean, I stopped running to drink water (and catch my breath).
I'm hoping my times will get better for all my races by pushing myself on the treadmill (it worked for Danielle!). I know I can't PR every time, but I want to do the marathon on pace. And I want an official 8k PR at the Shuffle...since I forgot my chip and my watch last year! Who knows, maybe someday, I could break a 5 hour marathon...but then again, I'd probably have to stop drinking beer while I run. :(
Sunday
January 11, 2009
I thought I was supposed to meet Hector this morning, but due to a misunderstanding, I didn't. I ran 4 miles on the treadmill in 42:41 and all of the miles were negative splits (11:19, 11:06, 10:54 and 9:23). I think the treadmill is good for my speed because after a couple of miles I get sick of being on it and just want to get it over with. It's the whole being bored thing.
Later in the evening, I met Melissa for a second bout at the gym. I did 30 minutes on the row machine. 5 on the stairs before a couple stared making out in front of me...HELLO!! It's the gym. I should never see tongue in the gym. I moved to the bike and got about 3 miles in in 5:00.
Later in the evening, I met Melissa for a second bout at the gym. I did 30 minutes on the row machine. 5 on the stairs before a couple stared making out in front of me...HELLO!! It's the gym. I should never see tongue in the gym. I moved to the bike and got about 3 miles in in 5:00.
Saturday
January 10, 2009
I'd like to say: "Holy Shit-balls!@" or "Welcome to Winter in Chicago!"
This morning was a 7 mile long run on the Lakefront Path. While the parking lot wasn't plowed, the path was fairly clear (and by fairly I mean all but about a 1/2 mile total). I also have to thank Jack for letting me borrow his truck...with out it I surely would not have made it out of the parking lot in my car!
The people in my group were total troopers! I'm so proud. The way back was tough. It was into the wind with the snow pelting our faces (my cheeks are definitely wind burned). It's much easier to run with a group when it's like this. If it wasn't for the group, I would have said "screw it, I'm going to the gym!" We finished on pace; it was a tough run, but we all made it!
This morning was a 7 mile long run on the Lakefront Path. While the parking lot wasn't plowed, the path was fairly clear (and by fairly I mean all but about a 1/2 mile total). I also have to thank Jack for letting me borrow his truck...with out it I surely would not have made it out of the parking lot in my car!
The people in my group were total troopers! I'm so proud. The way back was tough. It was into the wind with the snow pelting our faces (my cheeks are definitely wind burned). It's much easier to run with a group when it's like this. If it wasn't for the group, I would have said "screw it, I'm going to the gym!" We finished on pace; it was a tough run, but we all made it!
Thursday
January 8, 2009
It was not easy to drag myself out of my nice warm bed this morning. But I did, made it to the gym and did 3 miles on the treadmill in 33:15. I did the negative splits for each mile: 11:30, 11:19 and 10:54 (with increases through out the last mile up to 9:30). It was much less crowded at 6:30 am. I guess, if I want my time on the treadmill, I'm going to have to get up early for it.
Wednesday
January 7, 2009
Ok, again...Treadmill issues. I think I need to drag my carcass out of bed and get to the gym at 6 am rather than after work. Maybe then the 'big fakers' won't be there and I can do what I need to do with out wasting my time waiting for a piece of equipment.
I had to warm up on the bike. Fortunately, I wasn't waiting for Hector long and I did 1.1 miles on the bike in 3 minutes. Then Hector proceeded to kick my butt. We did mostly arms and core (my favorite!!). I think it's been almost a month since I've seen him. It was nice to catch up...and make fun of the 'big fakers' who are only going to be at the gym for a month. (In fact, some guy even stopped Hector to ask him how to get to the pool! UGH!! SERIOUSLY?!? It's through that door that's labeled "POOL" and has about a ga-zillion rules written on it!)
I had to warm up on the bike. Fortunately, I wasn't waiting for Hector long and I did 1.1 miles on the bike in 3 minutes. Then Hector proceeded to kick my butt. We did mostly arms and core (my favorite!!). I think it's been almost a month since I've seen him. It was nice to catch up...and make fun of the 'big fakers' who are only going to be at the gym for a month. (In fact, some guy even stopped Hector to ask him how to get to the pool! UGH!! SERIOUSLY?!? It's through that door that's labeled "POOL" and has about a ga-zillion rules written on it!)
Tuesday
January 6, 2009
Well, the ellipticals that are off have finally driven me to the treadmill. This is probably a good thing, because it will make me a better runner than using the elliptical. Who knew?
I also have to rant. I hate this time of year at the gym. I actually had to wait for a treadmill. Now if my gym were always this crazy busy, I'd have no problems with this and adjust my work out time accordingly. But it's all the resolution people who are big fakers that are taking up my machines. I know most of them will be gone by mid-February. If this was a complete lifestyle change, then fine. Use the machines. But those who indulged during the holidays and now feel the need to take up my space...what the crap! Stop kidding yourself. Just go home and sit on your couch and get out of my way.
I did a quick negative split run on the treadmill (yeah me!). I started at 11:31 and cut it down to 11:19 at about 3/4 of a mile. I ran the next 1.25 miles at this pace and bumped it up to 10:54 for the finish with a little faster at the end. I finished my 3 miles in 33:24.
I also have to rant. I hate this time of year at the gym. I actually had to wait for a treadmill. Now if my gym were always this crazy busy, I'd have no problems with this and adjust my work out time accordingly. But it's all the resolution people who are big fakers that are taking up my machines. I know most of them will be gone by mid-February. If this was a complete lifestyle change, then fine. Use the machines. But those who indulged during the holidays and now feel the need to take up my space...what the crap! Stop kidding yourself. Just go home and sit on your couch and get out of my way.
I did a quick negative split run on the treadmill (yeah me!). I started at 11:31 and cut it down to 11:19 at about 3/4 of a mile. I ran the next 1.25 miles at this pace and bumped it up to 10:54 for the finish with a little faster at the end. I finished my 3 miles in 33:24.
Sunday
January 4, 2009
This morning I went to the gym again with Melissa. After a 1/2 mile warm up, John kicked both of our asses with arms. I actually liked it to day. It was challenging, but unlike last time, I don't feel that I'm walking around like a T-rex because my arms are so sore.
I finished my training run for a total of 3 miles and a total time of 31:00 for the 3 miles. I also had some extra time, so I did 6 minutes on the stair machine and did 25 floors. I really need to get back in to the stair climbing (the Hustle is coming up!!) and swimming again. Here's hoping I stay motivated!!(unlike last month!)
I finished my training run for a total of 3 miles and a total time of 31:00 for the 3 miles. I also had some extra time, so I did 6 minutes on the stair machine and did 25 floors. I really need to get back in to the stair climbing (the Hustle is coming up!!) and swimming again. Here's hoping I stay motivated!!(unlike last month!)
Saturday
January 3, 2009
Today was the first day of CARA's Marathon Group Training! It was a bit chilly (upper 20's) to start, but once we got started it was a nice day for a run. There were about 8 people looking to run with the 12's both newbies and old faces. We did the 5 miles in 1:00:52 (again, an almost perfect pace!).
I even got a complement from one of my summer runners who moved up in pace. He told some newbies in his group that if they had questions, they should slow down and run with me because I'd be able to offer tips and advise. I was very flattered that he had said that. All in all, it was a good day to run!
I even got a complement from one of my summer runners who moved up in pace. He told some newbies in his group that if they had questions, they should slow down and run with me because I'd be able to offer tips and advise. I was very flattered that he had said that. All in all, it was a good day to run!
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