I LOVE UTAH!!!
I moved to Ogden on 12 Nov, and I'm (finally) in a house... with internet!
I'll update soon as well as read everyone else's blogs. Lots of catching up to do!
Time to prep for that snowshoe weather. Good luck with your training!
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Still Running...
This has been a weird summer.
May--This was the rebuilding period after the Boston Marathon, the prep for my triathlon in August. I didn't throw down any really long runs, but I started feeling strong again.
June--I managed to ride my longest bike ride ever (61+ miles), followed by a 41 mile ride the next day. Long runs hovered around 13 or so miles. Starting to rebuild!
July--Crash and burn. I ran about 8 miles in the entire month, between horrible, incapacitating pain and then moving from DC to TX. But squeezed in some R&R and a lot of kayaking! That was worth it though.
August--Squeezed in 86.7 miles of running, and lots of x-training. I am HOOKED on off-road triathlons, and I can't wait to do more! Utah is going to be such a blessing. The training that the Air Force is putting me through is proving to be pretty tough!
1-18 Sept--Not sure of the mileage, but my long runs are around 90+ minutes. I can do at least 7 pull-ups in a row, or over 20 per workout. Mtn biking is saving my sanity. I am the fitness leader of my flight, so I have scheduled some quality speedwork into our training. It must be working a little bit because 14 out of 18 in my class improved their fitness test scores in only 7 weeks! I ran a 9:45 in my last 1.5 mi test, which isn't too bad.
Project--I have an idea for a project. A really fun, experimental, and amazing project for runners. I need to brainstorm a bit more, but I am excited! Stay tuned...
Hope you had a GREAT summer!
May--This was the rebuilding period after the Boston Marathon, the prep for my triathlon in August. I didn't throw down any really long runs, but I started feeling strong again.
June--I managed to ride my longest bike ride ever (61+ miles), followed by a 41 mile ride the next day. Long runs hovered around 13 or so miles. Starting to rebuild!
July--Crash and burn. I ran about 8 miles in the entire month, between horrible, incapacitating pain and then moving from DC to TX. But squeezed in some R&R and a lot of kayaking! That was worth it though.
August--Squeezed in 86.7 miles of running, and lots of x-training. I am HOOKED on off-road triathlons, and I can't wait to do more! Utah is going to be such a blessing. The training that the Air Force is putting me through is proving to be pretty tough!
1-18 Sept--Not sure of the mileage, but my long runs are around 90+ minutes. I can do at least 7 pull-ups in a row, or over 20 per workout. Mtn biking is saving my sanity. I am the fitness leader of my flight, so I have scheduled some quality speedwork into our training. It must be working a little bit because 14 out of 18 in my class improved their fitness test scores in only 7 weeks! I ran a 9:45 in my last 1.5 mi test, which isn't too bad.
Project--I have an idea for a project. A really fun, experimental, and amazing project for runners. I need to brainstorm a bit more, but I am excited! Stay tuned...
Hope you had a GREAT summer!
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
TEXAS!
I'm in Texas, in the thick of a training program in San Antonio. Lots to report, no time to do it!
Camp Eagle XTERRA was a BLAST! I have never had so much fun in an athletic event in my LIFE! My face hurt from smiling too much. Now everything else just hurts a lot. If you remotely like mtn biking or trail running, XTERRA is for you! I am officially hooked!
This mystery GYN problem has put almost everything athletic on hold for the past few months. Fortunately I was able to finish the XTERRA though on minimal training. I will not sign up for any other races until the docs can figure out what's going on. Hopefully I can at least run one fall 1/2 marathon.
Air Force life has been interesting over the past few months: moving out of DC, a training program in San Antonio, and then the big move to Ogden, Utah.
Good luck out there!
Camp Eagle XTERRA was a BLAST! I have never had so much fun in an athletic event in my LIFE! My face hurt from smiling too much. Now everything else just hurts a lot. If you remotely like mtn biking or trail running, XTERRA is for you! I am officially hooked!
This mystery GYN problem has put almost everything athletic on hold for the past few months. Fortunately I was able to finish the XTERRA though on minimal training. I will not sign up for any other races until the docs can figure out what's going on. Hopefully I can at least run one fall 1/2 marathon.
Air Force life has been interesting over the past few months: moving out of DC, a training program in San Antonio, and then the big move to Ogden, Utah.
Good luck out there!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Rest
22 May
Rest
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Rest--I passed my first certification exam!!! I studied my brains out for that thing (600 pages of details in 2 weeks, since that's all the time they gave me!). I also had zero food in this apartment, so a trip to the store was necessary.
Time for Shavuot and some crazy Torah study!!! Chag sameach!!
Rest
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Rest--I passed my first certification exam!!! I studied my brains out for that thing (600 pages of details in 2 weeks, since that's all the time they gave me!). I also had zero food in this apartment, so a trip to the store was necessary.
Time for Shavuot and some crazy Torah study!!! Chag sameach!!
Run
21 May
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Run: 6 mi
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Run--Mom and Steph on a jaunt through the neighborhood. We ran to the marina and watched the fish for a while. It was HOT! Florida is so beautiful. Sadly, I had to fly back to DC and leave Florida behind for a while...
The King girls in action at the pier, my parents' backyard
My sister turned into a puppy!
Run
20 May
Run: 4 mi
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Run--My middle sister rode her bike (also a SPOOKY) while I ran. She is so wonderful for coming out with me. As usual, we talked about sister things: wedding, her fiance, my boyfriend, careers, how crazy our parents are, how much we miss our dog, etc. It's nice when we know we're on the same page.
Graduation--This was my actual graduation day, even though I missed it because I was in Florida. I am officially a "master!" My sister baked me my "favorite" flavor of cake. I didn't know what my favorite was, so she told me, luckily. But grandma got it first!
Grandma got to the cake first!
There were so many people in the house (14) that I had to sleep in my parents' closet
Run, X-Train
19 May
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Run: 5K race (extra 1/2 mi or so)
X-Train: Boogieboarded until sand scraped all my skin off!
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Run--My mom, aunt, and I ran a 5K race in Valparaiso, FL. It was really fun! My mom won 1st place in her age group, my aunt won 2nd place in her age group, and I won 3rd place in my age group in 22:26 (6th overall, 7:13 pace). The prizes in the raffle were a box of ramen noodles, a carseat, a hunting hat, and a bazillion littering t-shirts. The prizes for winning were our names being immortalized, er... engraved on a brick to be placed somewhere in Valparaiso. Only "Stephanie Kin" will fit on there. Ha ha! I wanted to make a fake name like "Steph SoCool" or something similar.
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X-train--I had the BEST time on the beach! I swam a TON, boogieboarded until my family had to pull me out of the water because I didn't want to leave, and managed not to get sunburned! Wow, what a GREAT time!
No, I am not "Hat Agnew"
The water was PERFECT!
Uncle, cousins, youngest sis, and Steph livin' it up in FL
X-Train
18 May
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X-Train: Play at the Beach!
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Ceremony--My grandparents, an aunt, uncle, cousins, and I came to FL for my dad's change of command ceremony down at Eglin AFB on the beach in FL. He became a squadron commander! We had a lot to celebrate: end of the school year, my graduate school graduation, my sister's engagement, my birthday, and my dad's change of command!
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X-train--After the ceremony we all piled into cars and went to the beach! Snorkeling, skimboarding, swimming, laughing.
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Do I smell future 4-star general??
Netting fish on the shore with youngest sis and cousin
Sisters! (She's the younger, beautiful, dark one)
Run
17 May
Run: 3.5 mi
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Run--Mom and I did a loop around the neighborhood before she and my grandmas drove around town. I spent the day holed up in their TV room studying for my certification exam. I studied my brains out, they did everything they needed to do. A great day.
Run: 3.5 mi
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Run--Mom and I did a loop around the neighborhood before she and my grandmas drove around town. I spent the day holed up in their TV room studying for my certification exam. I studied my brains out, they did everything they needed to do. A great day.
Run
16 May
Run: 4.5 mi
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Run--My middle sister rode her bike with me while I ran around the neighborhood. She just got engaged(!!!!) to a pilot who graduated from my class at the Air Force Academy. We have so many military members in my family, it's insane! So we talked all about her wedding, our summer plans, all kinds of good sister things on the run. I love my family.
Run: 4.5 mi
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Run--My middle sister rode her bike with me while I ran around the neighborhood. She just got engaged(!!!!) to a pilot who graduated from my class at the Air Force Academy. We have so many military members in my family, it's insane! So we talked all about her wedding, our summer plans, all kinds of good sister things on the run. I love my family.
Run
15 May
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Run
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Run--I went to my sister's swim practice again (she's SO cute!). My mom and I ran for an hour together while she swam. Running with my mom is such a special time. My side was killing me, oh it hurt so bad, but I really wanted to spend time with my mom and encourage her. Then we had my birthday dinner! Totally not kosher, but we had steak, twice-baked potatoes, Israeli salad, corn-on-the-cob and dutch apple pie! It was glorious. My parents are the BEST! And they gave me new running shoes and fuel belt bottles! How great is that?!?
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Run
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Run--I went to my sister's swim practice again (she's SO cute!). My mom and I ran for an hour together while she swam. Running with my mom is such a special time. My side was killing me, oh it hurt so bad, but I really wanted to spend time with my mom and encourage her. Then we had my birthday dinner! Totally not kosher, but we had steak, twice-baked potatoes, Israeli salad, corn-on-the-cob and dutch apple pie! It was glorious. My parents are the BEST! And they gave me new running shoes and fuel belt bottles! How great is that?!?
King girls hanging out in the TV room watching Bring It On and Legally Blonde!
NOTHING beats birthday pie!
Rest
14 May
Rest
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Rest--A beautiful day.
AM: packed for Florida vacation, cleaned up apartment, did some more homework
PM: flew to Florida, watched little sister's swim practice (she's 8 years old!), took mom out for Mother's day
Injury--I must have really hurt myself on Sunday when I wrapped myself around a tree during the mountain biking. I could barely make it through my flights because of the pain. But my luggage showed up, none of my flights were delayed, and I did a ton of studying!
Rest
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Rest--A beautiful day.
AM: packed for Florida vacation, cleaned up apartment, did some more homework
PM: flew to Florida, watched little sister's swim practice (she's 8 years old!), took mom out for Mother's day
Injury--I must have really hurt myself on Sunday when I wrapped myself around a tree during the mountain biking. I could barely make it through my flights because of the pain. But my luggage showed up, none of my flights were delayed, and I did a ton of studying!
Sunday, May 13, 2007
April in Review
Swim: 0 yd
Bike: 100.6 mi
Run: 59.5 mi
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Overall--Boston "taper," AF fitness test, huge medical issue, friend visiting from South Dakota (the motherland), Pesach, oral defense. Working out was not a priority; resting and rebuilding were. But I feel like I needed the rest, I ran 2 hard races, and I am setting myself up for some quality workouts and a fun triathlon this summer.
Bike: 100.6 mi
Run: 59.5 mi
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Overall--Boston "taper," AF fitness test, huge medical issue, friend visiting from South Dakota (the motherland), Pesach, oral defense. Working out was not a priority; resting and rebuilding were. But I feel like I needed the rest, I ran 2 hard races, and I am setting myself up for some quality workouts and a fun triathlon this summer.
Bike, Run
13 May
Bike: 17 mi
Run: 3+ mi
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Bike--Mtn bike with the Gesher City crowd out at Black Hill Park. Oh it was so fun! I did wipe out 4 times and I killed a snake by running over it on accident (0ops). I am definitely going back there!!!
Run--Short ditty on the Huntington Loop.
Blogs--This blog is going to take a turn for the even more boring as I only have time to input training updates. I barely have time to read any one else's blogs too, unfortunately. Plus, wouldn't we rather be playing outside anyway?
Documentation--Recently I have tried to go back and look at old training plans and notes from previous running seasons, and I barely have any records. It pays to take good notes, especially if you want to see any trends in progress.
Bike--I want to repaint SPOOKY this summer. Any color suggestions?
Bike: 17 mi
Run: 3+ mi
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Bike--Mtn bike with the Gesher City crowd out at Black Hill Park. Oh it was so fun! I did wipe out 4 times and I killed a snake by running over it on accident (0ops). I am definitely going back there!!!
Run--Short ditty on the Huntington Loop.
Blogs--This blog is going to take a turn for the even more boring as I only have time to input training updates. I barely have time to read any one else's blogs too, unfortunately. Plus, wouldn't we rather be playing outside anyway?
Documentation--Recently I have tried to go back and look at old training plans and notes from previous running seasons, and I barely have any records. It pays to take good notes, especially if you want to see any trends in progress.
Bike--I want to repaint SPOOKY this summer. Any color suggestions?
Run
12 May
Run: 6+ mi
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Run--Official Beth El Running Club Shabbat Run! 6 of us showed up, including the rabbi, which was GREAT! It's so wonderful to encourage newer runners. Running and lifelong fitness are extraordinary gifts to share.
Run: 6+ mi
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Run--Official Beth El Running Club Shabbat Run! 6 of us showed up, including the rabbi, which was GREAT! It's so wonderful to encourage newer runners. Running and lifelong fitness are extraordinary gifts to share.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Bike
11 May
Bike: 17.7 mi
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Bike--A Tale of Two Bikes
LUCKY--The son-of-a-bitch road bike that I swear is out to get me (hence the irony of the name). From the first day I welcomed this bike into my home, it has been one fight after another. I have had this bike for less than a year, and I have fixed at LEAST 20 flats (some on a trainer!), waterbottle cages, innumerable chain problems, breaking the rear derailleur, and more. Much more. I have checked the rim, tire pressure, the surface upon which I was riding, the tire, EVERYTHING. My front tire flatted out today while going 25 mph. I rode less than 3 miles before the blowout. The last straw. I went home to ride...
SPOOKY--Ah, SPOOKY! My beloved mountain bike! He makes mountain goats look like hobos. Today we had fun frolicking through the forest, streams, sand, mud, vines, dirt! We had a GREAT time after grounding LUCKY! It's a sign... I think the majority of my training is going to be on my FAVORITE bike.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Swim, Core
10 May
Swim: 2750 yd and 45 min water polo
Core
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Swim--IM work was fun. Every other Thursday at masters swimming, our coach makes everyone play water polo for the second half of practice for sprinting and conditioning. I scored 5 goals. It's a LOT of fun.
Balance--School and work are eating me alive. I will freely admit it's been hard to keep my head above water, and it doesn't seem to be letting up any time soon. I do need a break, but these are good lessons in diligence, perseverence, trust in myself and the leadership, and rolling with the punches. All lessons about how to be a good officer.
Swim: 2750 yd and 45 min water polo
Core
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Swim--IM work was fun. Every other Thursday at masters swimming, our coach makes everyone play water polo for the second half of practice for sprinting and conditioning. I scored 5 goals. It's a LOT of fun.
Balance--School and work are eating me alive. I will freely admit it's been hard to keep my head above water, and it doesn't seem to be letting up any time soon. I do need a break, but these are good lessons in diligence, perseverence, trust in myself and the leadership, and rolling with the punches. All lessons about how to be a good officer.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Run, Core
9 May
Run: 9.3 mi
Core
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Run--Usually this run is pretty low-key, but I was hurting today.
What to work on
Stretch a LOT more
Drink more fluids throughout the day (buy some yellow Gatorade)
Find an elastic visor, hat was too hot
Practice heat acclimation
More electrolytes! (Boston lesson)
Mental: 10 mi is a SHORT run!
Intensity may have to wait until the hormones level out
Still in recovery phase of training, be patient
Training--I am moving to San Antonio for 4 months starting in August and then I will be headed up to Ogden, Utah for 4 years. I want to have fun this summer with my training: go crazy exploring on my mountain bike SPOOKY, run 200's and 400's until I puke on the track, throw some weights around at the gym, play some kickball, enjoy running on the trails in Texas, and go NUTS at my first XTERRA triathlon! My next marathon will be Boston 2008. Utah is going to be SICK!
Run: 9.3 mi
Core
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Run--Usually this run is pretty low-key, but I was hurting today.
What to work on
Stretch a LOT more
Drink more fluids throughout the day (buy some yellow Gatorade)
Find an elastic visor, hat was too hot
Practice heat acclimation
More electrolytes! (Boston lesson)
Mental: 10 mi is a SHORT run!
Intensity may have to wait until the hormones level out
Still in recovery phase of training, be patient
Training--I am moving to San Antonio for 4 months starting in August and then I will be headed up to Ogden, Utah for 4 years. I want to have fun this summer with my training: go crazy exploring on my mountain bike SPOOKY, run 200's and 400's until I puke on the track, throw some weights around at the gym, play some kickball, enjoy running on the trails in Texas, and go NUTS at my first XTERRA triathlon! My next marathon will be Boston 2008. Utah is going to be SICK!
Bike
8 May
Bike: 45 min
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Bike--It was like my elliptical workouts.
Workout on LUCKY
10 min warm-up
7 min spin small chain ring/3 min big chain ring
6 min small chain ring/4 min big chain ring
5 min small chain ring/5 min big chain ring
5 min cool
Bike: 45 min
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Bike--It was like my elliptical workouts.
Workout on LUCKY
10 min warm-up
7 min spin small chain ring/3 min big chain ring
6 min small chain ring/4 min big chain ring
5 min small chain ring/5 min big chain ring
5 min cool
Run
7 May
Run: 6.4 mi
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Run--Through Bethesda, down the dirt part of the Capital Crescent Trail and back. I timed a mile just to see how fast the easy, relaxed pace was. Wow, 7:14!
Bonus--My Old School Runner friend (one of my favorite blogs, by the way) invited me to the opening ceremony for the Queen of England on the White House lawn!!!! THANK YOU! We even talked about marathons he's thinking of running, training plans, summer running plans, volunteering for races, and his balancing running with his oh-so-cute children! (I owe you some pics...!)
Run: 6.4 mi
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Run--Through Bethesda, down the dirt part of the Capital Crescent Trail and back. I timed a mile just to see how fast the easy, relaxed pace was. Wow, 7:14!
Bonus--My Old School Runner friend (one of my favorite blogs, by the way) invited me to the opening ceremony for the Queen of England on the White House lawn!!!! THANK YOU! We even talked about marathons he's thinking of running, training plans, summer running plans, volunteering for races, and his balancing running with his oh-so-cute children! (I owe you some pics...!)
Run, Core
6 May
Run: 3+ mi
Core
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Run--Huntington Loop, a wonderful relaxing run in the sun. It was great to shake everything up and start teaching my legs how to run again.
Run: 3+ mi
Core
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Run--Huntington Loop, a wonderful relaxing run in the sun. It was great to shake everything up and start teaching my legs how to run again.
Rest
5 May
Rest
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Rest--I slept 10 hours at night and another 5 or so during the day. I am on a new hormone prescription, which always takes a few weeks to balance everything out. Marathoning teaches patience, and patience is what I need to feel better and be healthy.
Rest
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Rest--I slept 10 hours at night and another 5 or so during the day. I am on a new hormone prescription, which always takes a few weeks to balance everything out. Marathoning teaches patience, and patience is what I need to feel better and be healthy.
Rest
4 May
Rest
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Rest--(***Warning--this is probably TMI***) I had some blood tests done in the AM, and then a gyn exam in the afternoon. After a preliminary ultrasound, the doc said I may have polyps or fibroids. This would explain the severe pain and other symptoms I'd rather not mention. I have an abdominal ultrasound scheduled for the beginning of June. This might sound stupid, but it took a lot of courage to go in there an ask all kinds of questions and be very upfront about this to the doc. I'm glad this is finally being treated properly.
Rest
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Rest--(***Warning--this is probably TMI***) I had some blood tests done in the AM, and then a gyn exam in the afternoon. After a preliminary ultrasound, the doc said I may have polyps or fibroids. This would explain the severe pain and other symptoms I'd rather not mention. I have an abdominal ultrasound scheduled for the beginning of June. This might sound stupid, but it took a lot of courage to go in there an ask all kinds of questions and be very upfront about this to the doc. I'm glad this is finally being treated properly.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Swim, Core
3 May
Swim: 4900 yd
Core
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Swim--Oh man, I went to masters swimming, and he killed us. I wasn't quite up to the "gold" lane just yet, but my coach allowed me to do a "silver+" version, only 5-10 seconds slower than the gold. Then a gold person wanted to share my lane and promptly proceeded to kick my butt.
Nutrition--I need some main dish/protein vegetarian ideas. I eat a LOT of black beans, nuts, dairy foods, salmon, pre-made soy frozen foods. (Eggs are not my favorite.) Possibilities are different kinds of fish (the kosher ones), tofu, different kinds of beans, exploring different ethnic foods. Most of the foods I eat are plants, but it's nice to have a variety on the dinner plate.
Swim: 4900 yd
Core
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Swim--Oh man, I went to masters swimming, and he killed us. I wasn't quite up to the "gold" lane just yet, but my coach allowed me to do a "silver+" version, only 5-10 seconds slower than the gold. Then a gold person wanted to share my lane and promptly proceeded to kick my butt.
Nutrition--I need some main dish/protein vegetarian ideas. I eat a LOT of black beans, nuts, dairy foods, salmon, pre-made soy frozen foods. (Eggs are not my favorite.) Possibilities are different kinds of fish (the kosher ones), tofu, different kinds of beans, exploring different ethnic foods. Most of the foods I eat are plants, but it's nice to have a variety on the dinner plate.
Bike
2 May
Bike: 60 min
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Bike--Rode LUCKY for an hour on the trainer while listening to an AM radio show. Having a structured bike workout makes the minutes fly by a lot faster if being outside isn't a possibility. I still love this bike trainer--so quiet, convenient, runs extremely well, and easy to set up.
Workout
10 min WU
4 x (7 min >90 rpm in small chain ring/3 min in large chain ring)
5 min >90 rpm in in small chain ring/3 min in large chain ring
2 min cool
Bike: 60 min
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Bike--Rode LUCKY for an hour on the trainer while listening to an AM radio show. Having a structured bike workout makes the minutes fly by a lot faster if being outside isn't a possibility. I still love this bike trainer--so quiet, convenient, runs extremely well, and easy to set up.
Workout
10 min WU
4 x (7 min >90 rpm in small chain ring/3 min in large chain ring)
5 min >90 rpm in in small chain ring/3 min in large chain ring
2 min cool
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Swim
1 May
Swim: 2100 yd
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Swim--Swimming after doing an arm workout the day prior was tough. It had been quite some time since I had last been in the water. It's time to focus on freestyle for the next few months.
The set
600 SKPS (150 swim/kick/pull/swim)
8x(50 drill/50 swim)
4x100 pull
2x100 IM
100 kick
Every time I go to the pool and try to think of freestyle drills, my brain fries. So now's a good time to start that list.
Freestyle drills
Fingertip drill w/ catch-up
8-kick, one-pull
8-kick, three-pull
Breath on opposite side
Fist swim
Distance per stroke
One-arm swim (with arm extended and arm against side)
Breathe after 3, 5, or 7 strokes
Swim: 2100 yd
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Swim--Swimming after doing an arm workout the day prior was tough. It had been quite some time since I had last been in the water. It's time to focus on freestyle for the next few months.
The set
600 SKPS (150 swim/kick/pull/swim)
8x(50 drill/50 swim)
4x100 pull
2x100 IM
100 kick
Every time I go to the pool and try to think of freestyle drills, my brain fries. So now's a good time to start that list.
Freestyle drills
Fingertip drill w/ catch-up
8-kick, one-pull
8-kick, three-pull
Breath on opposite side
Fist swim
Distance per stroke
One-arm swim (with arm extended and arm against side)
Breathe after 3, 5, or 7 strokes
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
X-Train, Bike, Strength, Core
30 April
X-Train: 30 min elliptical
Bike: 30 min stationary bike (6.5 mi)
Strength: arms (bi's, tri's, lats, shoulders)
Core
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Insane--I signed up for the Xterra Camp Eagle Tri in Texas. Swimming down a river with 2 dam crossings?! YES! I'm STOKED!
Recovery--My shins and arches are destroyed. I am not going to run for a while, unfortunately.
My recovery plan
-No running for at least a week, no intensity for 2 weeks
-Drink lots of water
-Eat fish, nuts, lots of plants and fiber
-Enjoy mtn bike and swim
-Focus on strength, core, and flexibility
-Mental focus and strength
-Go to bed by 10:30, 7+ hours of sleep
X-Train: 30 min elliptical
Bike: 30 min stationary bike (6.5 mi)
Strength: arms (bi's, tri's, lats, shoulders)
Core
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Insane--I signed up for the Xterra Camp Eagle Tri in Texas. Swimming down a river with 2 dam crossings?! YES! I'm STOKED!
Recovery--My shins and arches are destroyed. I am not going to run for a while, unfortunately.
My recovery plan
-No running for at least a week, no intensity for 2 weeks
-Drink lots of water
-Eat fish, nuts, lots of plants and fiber
-Enjoy mtn bike and swim
-Focus on strength, core, and flexibility
-Mental focus and strength
-Go to bed by 10:30, 7+ hours of sleep
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Run
29 April
Run: Pike's Peak 10K
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Run--Two quotes are appropriate for today's race. Indulge me, please.
"What we have is based upon moment-to-moment choices of what we do. In each of those moments, we choose. We either take a risk and move toward what we want, or we play it safe and choose comfort. Most of the people, most of the time, choose comfort. In the end, people either have excuses or experiences; reasons or results; buts or brilliance. They either have what they wanted or they have a detailed list of all the rational reasons why not." ~ Anonymous
"We will either find a way or make one." ~ Hannibal
I did not start out too fast. I did NOT. The gnomes staged a huge rebellion today in the lower abdoman region, yet again. Not happy about that. Pathetic thing is, I know how to prevent it from happening. But I neglected to take care of the problem and paid the price in an easily PR-able race and PR conditions. Lesson learned.
Splits
6:48 (just where I wanted to be)
7:01 (slowed down, eventually wanted to shoot for 6:59 avg)
7:04 (slight uphill)
7:22 (gnomes are thinking about it)
8:44 (AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! So much stomach pain)
7:11 (still paranoid that I would aggrevate the gnomes)
1:15 (0.2 mi, 6:15 pace)
Total time 45:29, total pace 7:19
Frustration set in because I KNOW I am capable of more. I need to think like Hannibal above and make things happen.
Kindness--Last night I chaperoned a sleepover for my youth group. I was SO tired, and slept about 4 hours that night. But I don't regret it at all. The party was my farewell from the chapter. I am really going to miss those kids. They really are special.
Kids' Race--After the 10K, I volunteered for the Toddler 50m Dash and the Kids 1K Fun Run. I had a GREAT time! I was a heat manager, AKA crowd control. I took TONS of pictures of them for my running club, since we sponsored the race.
Run: Pike's Peak 10K
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Run--Two quotes are appropriate for today's race. Indulge me, please.
"What we have is based upon moment-to-moment choices of what we do. In each of those moments, we choose. We either take a risk and move toward what we want, or we play it safe and choose comfort. Most of the people, most of the time, choose comfort. In the end, people either have excuses or experiences; reasons or results; buts or brilliance. They either have what they wanted or they have a detailed list of all the rational reasons why not." ~ Anonymous
"We will either find a way or make one." ~ Hannibal
I did not start out too fast. I did NOT. The gnomes staged a huge rebellion today in the lower abdoman region, yet again. Not happy about that. Pathetic thing is, I know how to prevent it from happening. But I neglected to take care of the problem and paid the price in an easily PR-able race and PR conditions. Lesson learned.
Splits
6:48 (just where I wanted to be)
7:01 (slowed down, eventually wanted to shoot for 6:59 avg)
7:04 (slight uphill)
7:22 (gnomes are thinking about it)
8:44 (AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! So much stomach pain)
7:11 (still paranoid that I would aggrevate the gnomes)
1:15 (0.2 mi, 6:15 pace)
Total time 45:29, total pace 7:19
Frustration set in because I KNOW I am capable of more. I need to think like Hannibal above and make things happen.
Kindness--Last night I chaperoned a sleepover for my youth group. I was SO tired, and slept about 4 hours that night. But I don't regret it at all. The party was my farewell from the chapter. I am really going to miss those kids. They really are special.
Kids' Race--After the 10K, I volunteered for the Toddler 50m Dash and the Kids 1K Fun Run. I had a GREAT time! I was a heat manager, AKA crowd control. I took TONS of pictures of them for my running club, since we sponsored the race.
Volunteering at the Kids' Race with MCRRC!
Bike
28 April
Bike: 30 min
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Bike--Rode LUCKY on the trainer while I did my laundry (yes, on Shabbat... *sigh*). I own ONE pair of tri shorts and ZERO pairs of bike shorts. I think it's time to buy some more.
Fun--I met my high school orchestra teacher, who was also my double bass instructor, on the National Mall. He was visiting from South Dakota. This man is so influential and inspirational to me. His excitement and passion for music still fuels me today. He helped me go to some top-notch music festivals when I was in high school, and I was accepted to some pretty good music schools because of his instruction and drive. I still play the bass, definitely not as often (or as loud!) as I want to, but music will forever be a part of my life. What a great day, to be in the presence of an extraordinary human being.
Bike: 30 min
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Bike--Rode LUCKY on the trainer while I did my laundry (yes, on Shabbat... *sigh*). I own ONE pair of tri shorts and ZERO pairs of bike shorts. I think it's time to buy some more.
Fun--I met my high school orchestra teacher, who was also my double bass instructor, on the National Mall. He was visiting from South Dakota. This man is so influential and inspirational to me. His excitement and passion for music still fuels me today. He helped me go to some top-notch music festivals when I was in high school, and I was accepted to some pretty good music schools because of his instruction and drive. I still play the bass, definitely not as often (or as loud!) as I want to, but music will forever be a part of my life. What a great day, to be in the presence of an extraordinary human being.
Rest
24-27 April
Rest
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Rest--Ugh, one of the hardest weeks I've had since I've been here. I drove over 700 miles during the week, attended a laser/radio frequency radiation safety course, finished the final draft of my thesis, helped plan a huge youth group event, and ate about 8 meals in that timeframe. I slept less than 4 hours each night. We all have weeks like this. And we all survive them, luckily!
Rest
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Rest--Ugh, one of the hardest weeks I've had since I've been here. I drove over 700 miles during the week, attended a laser/radio frequency radiation safety course, finished the final draft of my thesis, helped plan a huge youth group event, and ate about 8 meals in that timeframe. I slept less than 4 hours each night. We all have weeks like this. And we all survive them, luckily!
Monday, April 23, 2007
Run, Core
23 April
Run: 3+ mi
Core
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Run--I went on a run to relieve some frustration. My legs are still pretty tired from Boston, but it was a pretty good run nonetheless. But when I got home I cried anyway. Sometimes we just need to let it all out...
Run: 3+ mi
Core
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Run--I went on a run to relieve some frustration. My legs are still pretty tired from Boston, but it was a pretty good run nonetheless. But when I got home I cried anyway. Sometimes we just need to let it all out...
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Bike
22 April
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Bike: 25.6 mi
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Bike--A leisurely ride with the Gesher City cycling cluster on the Rock Creek Trail on SPOOKY. It was a fun ride, and we were out there for a while. More sunblock next time! Snacks too.
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Life--Even after Boston and my thesis defense, things haven't slowed down one bit. It's nice to use tri training (and recovery!) as an outlet. It's time to figure out how to better balance everything life seems to be throwing at me..
Races--I know I am going to be in San Antonio for training from August to November, so there may be some tri's coming up (Thanks for your support, Ann!). 10 milers are hard to find, so it might be worthwhile to focus on another race, as I am eyeing a fast half marathon in November in Florida with my mom. I would like to have a challenging goal to go after while I'm in this training program.
Cycling group at Lake Needwood (I'm in the helmet)
Bike
21 April
Bike: 24.7 mi
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Bike--Skipped Shabbat services (all of them!) and rode SPOOKY through Rock Creek Park for a while. The brakes are a little too far away from my fingers, so I might take him in for a tune-up so they can fix that. It was a fun ride! Last 10 mi averaged over 17 mph, even on my mountain bike.
Bike: 24.7 mi
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Bike--Skipped Shabbat services (all of them!) and rode SPOOKY through Rock Creek Park for a while. The brakes are a little too far away from my fingers, so I might take him in for a tune-up so they can fix that. It was a fun ride! Last 10 mi averaged over 17 mph, even on my mountain bike.
Friday, April 20, 2007
March in Review
Swim: 4400 yd
Bike: 39 mi
Run: 82.8 mi
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Swim--I blew off swimming a lot in March. I didn't go while Colin was in town, and then I went to Israel. Then I blew off swimming so I could work on my thesis. It was a deliberate decision I made.
Bike--Same reasons as above. I did commute via SPOOKY every day, but I just don't keep track of that mileage. I missed riding LUCKY on the trainer though... My cycling was going very well for February, and then I just fell off the horse. Time to move the riding outside now!
Run--I did manage to get all the long runs in, and I skipped an entire 5K (which was surprisingly difficult). The workouts I did do were right on track and were all quality. I'm confident that after I recover from Boston, I can jump into quality workouts at the same speed and intensity. Those workouts were worth their weight in gold, and then some. Those are going to become a staple over the summer in preparation for Boston next year.
Goals--Are these excuses?
1) I DQ'd in the 200 fly, feet came apart pushing off the wall. Now, I practice turns while swimming fly. There are no more swim meets. Do I just take this off the list and move on?
2) I haven't run a 5K or anything longer yet.
3) I ran 7:19 pace for the 10 miler, which is slower than 7:15 pace. I learned to start further in front of my corral. Do I just take this off my list again?
4) I am moving somewhere this summer, but the Air Force hasn't decided yet. Therefore, I cannot sign up for an olympic distance triathlon race simply because I don't know if I can be there. Was this a reasonable goal? Do I take this off the list?
5) Again, I don't know where the Air Force is going to send me, and I could move as soon as next week. I don't have the funds to sign up for races I can't participate in. Do I take this off the list too? Do I start another list? I am confused!
It's time for some new goals.
Bike: 39 mi
Run: 82.8 mi
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Swim--I blew off swimming a lot in March. I didn't go while Colin was in town, and then I went to Israel. Then I blew off swimming so I could work on my thesis. It was a deliberate decision I made.
Bike--Same reasons as above. I did commute via SPOOKY every day, but I just don't keep track of that mileage. I missed riding LUCKY on the trainer though... My cycling was going very well for February, and then I just fell off the horse. Time to move the riding outside now!
Run--I did manage to get all the long runs in, and I skipped an entire 5K (which was surprisingly difficult). The workouts I did do were right on track and were all quality. I'm confident that after I recover from Boston, I can jump into quality workouts at the same speed and intensity. Those workouts were worth their weight in gold, and then some. Those are going to become a staple over the summer in preparation for Boston next year.
Goals--Are these excuses?
1) I DQ'd in the 200 fly, feet came apart pushing off the wall. Now, I practice turns while swimming fly. There are no more swim meets. Do I just take this off the list and move on?
2) I haven't run a 5K or anything longer yet.
3) I ran 7:19 pace for the 10 miler, which is slower than 7:15 pace. I learned to start further in front of my corral. Do I just take this off my list again?
4) I am moving somewhere this summer, but the Air Force hasn't decided yet. Therefore, I cannot sign up for an olympic distance triathlon race simply because I don't know if I can be there. Was this a reasonable goal? Do I take this off the list?
5) Again, I don't know where the Air Force is going to send me, and I could move as soon as next week. I don't have the funds to sign up for races I can't participate in. Do I take this off the list too? Do I start another list? I am confused!
It's time for some new goals.
Bike
20 April
Bike: 13.8 mi
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Bike--I cleaned up both my bikes today (LUCKY my flippant road bike and SPOOKY my most awesome, amazing, crazy, favorite mountain bike). Then SPOOKY and I went on a little cruise through Rock Creek Park and parts of Bethesda. It was nice just to spin my legs out and not worry about distance/time/speed/etc. I love riding SPOOKY! Actually, I still have my bike helmet, bike shorts, and bike shoes on.
Goals--Still thinking about goals, and I want to run a fast marathon. "Fast" is faster than 3:15. I want to run for the Air Force Marathon Team. Do I have what it takes? I do have it in me, especially based on the improvement of my speed even over the past 4 months. Am I willing to make the sacrifice? I love running. But am I willing to take this to the next level?
What is required of me:
2x/day workouts some days
Getting up early before work to run
Running a LOT on the treadmill in the winter (esp if I move to Utah)
Ice baths
Controlling weight more
High mileage AND quality workouts
Regular, consistent strength and stretching program
Sacrificing social time
Going to bed earlier
Saving money for races
Maybe hiring a coach ($$)
Lots of money on shoes
Running even if my mind says "no"
Training with a core group of runners (a MUST for me)
Bike: 13.8 mi
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Bike--I cleaned up both my bikes today (LUCKY my flippant road bike and SPOOKY my most awesome, amazing, crazy, favorite mountain bike). Then SPOOKY and I went on a little cruise through Rock Creek Park and parts of Bethesda. It was nice just to spin my legs out and not worry about distance/time/speed/etc. I love riding SPOOKY! Actually, I still have my bike helmet, bike shorts, and bike shoes on.
Goals--Still thinking about goals, and I want to run a fast marathon. "Fast" is faster than 3:15. I want to run for the Air Force Marathon Team. Do I have what it takes? I do have it in me, especially based on the improvement of my speed even over the past 4 months. Am I willing to make the sacrifice? I love running. But am I willing to take this to the next level?
What is required of me:
2x/day workouts some days
Getting up early before work to run
Running a LOT on the treadmill in the winter (esp if I move to Utah)
Ice baths
Controlling weight more
High mileage AND quality workouts
Regular, consistent strength and stretching program
Sacrificing social time
Going to bed earlier
Saving money for races
Maybe hiring a coach ($$)
Lots of money on shoes
Running even if my mind says "no"
Training with a core group of runners (a MUST for me)
Rest
19 April
Rest
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Rest--The body needed one more rest day! It was a great opportunity for me to prepare for my training program this summer, which is to become a Bioenvironmental Engineer in the Air Force in addition to my Health Physics duties.
Reflection--I have been thinking a LOT about my goals after Boston: running, triathlon, military, general life, financial, career. Am I ready to really put the rubber to the road? What is it REALLY going to take, and am I willing to make the sacrifice? Thoughts and answers are going to start spilling over in this blog...
Rest
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Rest--The body needed one more rest day! It was a great opportunity for me to prepare for my training program this summer, which is to become a Bioenvironmental Engineer in the Air Force in addition to my Health Physics duties.
Reflection--I have been thinking a LOT about my goals after Boston: running, triathlon, military, general life, financial, career. Am I ready to really put the rubber to the road? What is it REALLY going to take, and am I willing to make the sacrifice? Thoughts and answers are going to start spilling over in this blog...
Rest
18 April
Rest
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Rest--Spent the day taking it easy, slowing down, reflecting, resting. I had the most amazing lesson with the rabbi today. Gotta get him to run a 3:20 so he can go to Boston!
Rest
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Rest--Spent the day taking it easy, slowing down, reflecting, resting. I had the most amazing lesson with the rabbi today. Gotta get him to run a 3:20 so he can go to Boston!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Rest
17 April
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Rest
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Trip home--Here's the post-finish line timeline:
2:30 finish the race
3:30 head down to the airport
4:00 check in for 5:00 non-stop to DC, flight is cancelled, must go standby
6:20 flight to DC (last one) is delayed until 11:10
10:00 I move from #3 on standby list to #8
11:10 standby passengers #1-7 make it onto the plane
11:15 Steph is sore, still hasn't showered, and calls boyfriend's brother begging for a place to stay, told to come back for 6:00AM flight to DC
12:00AM arrive at boyfriend's bro's house after meeting them for the first time
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Next day--More flying fun
4:45AM leave for airport after ~3 hours of restless sleep
5:00 go through security, flight is oversold
5:30 am told to "volunteer" to be bumped or I would be "voluntold"
5:31 accept $250 voucher, rerouted through Raleigh, NC back to DC
8:30 board flight
12:30 eventually land in DC (through NC)
2:00 arrive at home from Metro (slooooow walk!)
Thoughts--I had a GREAT race. Given the weather, my experimental training plan, my crazy schedule, etc, I am SO happy with my time, and I had fun. That's the important part. Travelling... well, that's another story!
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21+ hours of travel. I am FRIED!
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Rest
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Trip home--Here's the post-finish line timeline:
2:30 finish the race
3:30 head down to the airport
4:00 check in for 5:00 non-stop to DC, flight is cancelled, must go standby
6:20 flight to DC (last one) is delayed until 11:10
10:00 I move from #3 on standby list to #8
11:10 standby passengers #1-7 make it onto the plane
11:15 Steph is sore, still hasn't showered, and calls boyfriend's brother begging for a place to stay, told to come back for 6:00AM flight to DC
12:00AM arrive at boyfriend's bro's house after meeting them for the first time
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Next day--More flying fun
4:45AM leave for airport after ~3 hours of restless sleep
5:00 go through security, flight is oversold
5:30 am told to "volunteer" to be bumped or I would be "voluntold"
5:31 accept $250 voucher, rerouted through Raleigh, NC back to DC
8:30 board flight
12:30 eventually land in DC (through NC)
2:00 arrive at home from Metro (slooooow walk!)
Thoughts--I had a GREAT race. Given the weather, my experimental training plan, my crazy schedule, etc, I am SO happy with my time, and I had fun. That's the important part. Travelling... well, that's another story!
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21+ hours of travel. I am FRIED!
Lonely bag after not getting on the DC flight!
Happy to be on my flight home... FINALLY!
Run
16 April
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Boston Marathon, 3:43:46
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Night Before--I usually eat sushi with lots of soy sauce. And ice cream. And gatorade. Unfortunately I couldn't find any of these things, and I didn't eat very much, especially electrolytes. For some reason I had a hard time preparing myself mentally for this race too. Weird.
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Pre-race--A very nice Canadian man rents a van every year to drive to the race start. I rode with these guys last year. I paid $15 to drive with these guys to the race and sleep for an extra 2.5 hours! It's wonderful! I ate a lot of oatmeal with walnuts, a cup of hot chocolate, and half a bagette. Once we arrived at the race start, it was pretty tough trying to figure out what to wear and how to stay as dry as possible. The weather said rain, wind, and temps in the high 40's. I went with a visor, no glasses (ugh!), long sleeve tech shirt, short sleeve tech shirt, spandex capris, and gloves. Then we started heading out to the start line.
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Race--The weather wasn't too bad. Some parts were pretty windy, and it was wet but there were a few moments it wasn't raining. I would rather have had yesterday's weather rather than the hot weather from 2004, 2005. I ran extremely conservatively, trying as hard as possible to hit the half at 1:50:30, and then running as fast as I could for a 3:40:59, to requal. The race was really, really fun, and I was doing pretty well, until HORRIBLE leg cramps at mile 22 to the end. I have NEVER had leg cramps before, and this was unbearable. It's weird not having control of your legs. Because of the wet weather (and having to pee from mile 1), I don't think I drank enough fluid, which may have caused the cramping. I think I sweat more than I thought I did too. I was a complete mess at the end of the race, but I really had a great time. Boston is so special!
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What went well:
Boston PR by 9 minutes!
Almost even splits--1:50:58, 1:52:48 even after Newton hills!
Had FUN (i.e. smiled at the graveyard at mile 22-ish)
I left it ALL out on the course
Pretty good performance on less-than-ideal training
Transportation to the race with my Canadian runner friends
Writing splits, gels, motivation on my wrist
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What went wrong:
Major leg cramps at mile 22
Hormones going crazy
Need more mileage! This plan didn't work!
My body was destroyed by the end of the race
I would rather have worn a hat rather than a visor
A super-busy month just before this race
Not looking at my old running logs for lessons learned
No super pre-race getting-into-the-zone time!
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Lessons learned:
Eat a LOT of salty foods before the race
Eat a LOT before the race
Get some good sleep on Saturday night
I need a plan where I run at least 5 days/week
Speedwork helped tremendously
Boston training needs to be specific for the Boston course
I am going to take a year off of marathoning
Reebok shoes are a winner!
Writing on hand/arm = awesome!
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Splits
9:16
8:41
8:48
8:28
8:53
8:15
8:23
8:17
8:18
8:21
8:17
8:03
8:02 (1:50:58 half)
8:09
8:05
7:53
16:46 (2 miles)
8:08
8:40 (welcome to the Newton hills)
9:12
7:47
8:59 (debilitating leg cramps)
8:58
11:35 (1.1 miles)
9:25
Total time 3:43:46, total pace 8:32
First half 1:50:58
Second half: 1:52:48
Splits, gels, motivation on my hand
A wet, soggy potty line
Ready to run!
Colin's sister-in-law, Steph, Colin's bro at the finish!
It was all worth it!
Rest
15 April
Rest
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Rest--I flew out from DC in the afternoon straight to Boston for the Boston Marathon, went straight to the race expo from the airport, picked up some food, and spent the rest of the night in the hotel. The plan was to fly to Boston, spend the night, run and then go to the airport right finishing. I fit everything I need for the night and the race into one duffle which fit into the race day bag! It's an art.
Being stupid waiting for the Metro on the way to the airport
Staying dry on my way out of the Boston Marathon Expo!
I can't believe all of that fit into my carry-on bag! Which all fit into my race day bag!
Lucky coins from Colin
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Bike
14 April
Bike: 40 min
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Bike--A nice spin on LUCKY on the trainer in the afternoon while watching "Thank You for Smoking" (funny movie). Packed for Boston. Plane leaves at 12:25 from Washington Reagan on Sunday. Monday is going to ROCK! Bring on the rain and wind!
Bike: 40 min
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Bike--A nice spin on LUCKY on the trainer in the afternoon while watching "Thank You for Smoking" (funny movie). Packed for Boston. Plane leaves at 12:25 from Washington Reagan on Sunday. Monday is going to ROCK! Bring on the rain and wind!
Rest
13 April
Rest
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Rest--Accomplished a great deal. Legs wanted a day off. So I listened and obeyed.
Rest
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Rest--Accomplished a great deal. Legs wanted a day off. So I listened and obeyed.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Bike
12 April
Bike: 50 min
Other: Air Force Physical Fitness Test
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PFT--Physical Fitness Test had arrived! It's a waist measurement (30 pts), 1 min of pushups (10 pts), 1 min of sit-ups (10 pts), run (50 pts). I did pretty well considering I was so insanely ill a short time ago. Since my birthday (#25) was last Monday, I moved to a new (slower) age group. I scored 100%! My goal is to score a 100% on every fitness test throughout my entire Air Force career. So far, so good, as this was my 3rd PFT in my career so far. It seems that officers should do that.
Bike--A quick spin-out on LUCKY on the trainer to shake things out. I really love riding that bike!
PFT Scores
Waist 25.5" (to max out points is <29.5")
Pushups 50, with 15 sec left (to max out points is 41)
Sit-ups 60 (to max out points is 47)
Run 9:56 for 1.5 miles, 6:37 pace (to max out points is 11:24)
Boston--Time to get psyched!!!
Bike: 50 min
Other: Air Force Physical Fitness Test
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PFT--Physical Fitness Test had arrived! It's a waist measurement (30 pts), 1 min of pushups (10 pts), 1 min of sit-ups (10 pts), run (50 pts). I did pretty well considering I was so insanely ill a short time ago. Since my birthday (#25) was last Monday, I moved to a new (slower) age group. I scored 100%! My goal is to score a 100% on every fitness test throughout my entire Air Force career. So far, so good, as this was my 3rd PFT in my career so far. It seems that officers should do that.
Bike--A quick spin-out on LUCKY on the trainer to shake things out. I really love riding that bike!
PFT Scores
Waist 25.5" (to max out points is <29.5")
Pushups 50, with 15 sec left (to max out points is 41)
Sit-ups 60 (to max out points is 47)
Run 9:56 for 1.5 miles, 6:37 pace (to max out points is 11:24)
Boston--Time to get psyched!!!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Rest
11 April
Rest
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Rest--In the middle of the night last night, my abdomen hurt so bad that I called the ER. I couldn't lay down, sit, stand, crawl, anything. I even threw up a few times because the pain was so bad. Then I passed out on my floor from sheer exhaustion. Needless to say, there was no running today. And I have the Air Force fitness test tomorrow. Rest is important.
Rest
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Rest--In the middle of the night last night, my abdomen hurt so bad that I called the ER. I couldn't lay down, sit, stand, crawl, anything. I even threw up a few times because the pain was so bad. Then I passed out on my floor from sheer exhaustion. Needless to say, there was no running today. And I have the Air Force fitness test tomorrow. Rest is important.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Run
10 April
Run: 3 mi (?)
Bike: 40 min (?)
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Run--I really don't know how far I ran, but 3 mi sounds good. I didn't wear a watch. Running for the sake of running, which was fine by me!
Bike--I followed up with a spin-out on LUCKY on the trainer after returning home. Mean Girls was playing yet again.
Food--Passover is OVER! I am sad that the holiday is over, but matzah was starting to do a number to my body. Time to achieve balance again.
Thoughts--I was thinking again about the 10 miler last week. I no longer feel disappointment. I am actually happy that through the winter months in the midst of wrapping up my graduate thesis work, the fact that I ran only 14 seconds slower than my time last October really proves my training meant something. The fact that I am somewhat disappointed in my time shows that I still have something to prove. That will be the spark to fuel my more aggressive tri and running training after Boston! I will be faster!
Motivation--No, the past week is not the schedule of a marathon runner, particularly one who is running Boston on Monday. I don't regret it at all, actually. I feel grounded in Judaism and my observance, which takes priority over everything. I wanted to hang out with my friend who visited all the way from South Dakota, the motherland. I really, really, really wanted to earn my masters degree!!!! Boston isn't going to be the fastest marathon ever, but it certainly will be satisfying.
Run: 3 mi (?)
Bike: 40 min (?)
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Run--I really don't know how far I ran, but 3 mi sounds good. I didn't wear a watch. Running for the sake of running, which was fine by me!
Bike--I followed up with a spin-out on LUCKY on the trainer after returning home. Mean Girls was playing yet again.
Food--Passover is OVER! I am sad that the holiday is over, but matzah was starting to do a number to my body. Time to achieve balance again.
Thoughts--I was thinking again about the 10 miler last week. I no longer feel disappointment. I am actually happy that through the winter months in the midst of wrapping up my graduate thesis work, the fact that I ran only 14 seconds slower than my time last October really proves my training meant something. The fact that I am somewhat disappointed in my time shows that I still have something to prove. That will be the spark to fuel my more aggressive tri and running training after Boston! I will be faster!
Motivation--No, the past week is not the schedule of a marathon runner, particularly one who is running Boston on Monday. I don't regret it at all, actually. I feel grounded in Judaism and my observance, which takes priority over everything. I wanted to hang out with my friend who visited all the way from South Dakota, the motherland. I really, really, really wanted to earn my masters degree!!!! Boston isn't going to be the fastest marathon ever, but it certainly will be satisfying.
Run
9 April
Run: 9.4 mi
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Run--Monday was my birthday, so I decided to (finally) run a nice easy long-ish run. I felt GREAT! The weather was gorgeous, and I was so happy.
Perfect Day--I had the best day: 7th day Pesach services at the shul, opening some birthday gifts that were mailed to me from my family, receiving lots of phone calls, going to dinner at a friend's house and eating surprise birthday cake.
Run: 9.4 mi
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Run--Monday was my birthday, so I decided to (finally) run a nice easy long-ish run. I felt GREAT! The weather was gorgeous, and I was so happy.
Perfect Day--I had the best day: 7th day Pesach services at the shul, opening some birthday gifts that were mailed to me from my family, receiving lots of phone calls, going to dinner at a friend's house and eating surprise birthday cake.
Pics--Joan and I went to the Hirshhorn Museum of Modern Art during her visit a few days ago. We had a great time. The pictures speak for themselves.
Rest
8 April
Rest
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Rest--Joan and I went down to DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Man oh man, was it COLD! But we survived and took some fantastic pictures. We also saw some Japanese archery. My favorite part of going down to DC was visiting my favorite museum--the Hirschhorn Museum of Modern Art. We always seem to have a great time in art museums! Pics will be posted later!
Rest
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Rest--Joan and I went down to DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Man oh man, was it COLD! But we survived and took some fantastic pictures. We also saw some Japanese archery. My favorite part of going down to DC was visiting my favorite museum--the Hirschhorn Museum of Modern Art. We always seem to have a great time in art museums! Pics will be posted later!
Joan and Japanese archery at the Cherry Blossom Festival
I am attemping to be a blossoming cherry tree
Our attempt at being artistic
2nd attempt!
Wow, it was FREEZING!
Rest
7 April
Rest
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Rest--Joan and I went to the University of Maryland, where Joan applied for graduate school. It was freezing, but we had a great time. She really, really deserves to go there. Keep your fingers crossed for her!
Fun--Then we went bowling in the evening after Shabbat was over. Joan bowled a 130! Again, pics will be posted later. Much fun was had!
Rest
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Rest--Joan and I went to the University of Maryland, where Joan applied for graduate school. It was freezing, but we had a great time. She really, really deserves to go there. Keep your fingers crossed for her!
Fun--Then we went bowling in the evening after Shabbat was over. Joan bowled a 130! Again, pics will be posted later. Much fun was had!
Whoa, part II
Aw, isn't this adorable!
Wow, who knew nature could be so mysterious?
I wish this tree was Colin!
Look, a huge distracting thing!
STRRRRRIKE! (She bowled a 130!)
Why do I look so stupid? Can't help it. We had fun!
Kicking butt and taking names!
X-Train
6 April
X-Train: Hike on the Billy Goat Trails at Great Falls
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Thesis--I have a masters degree!!!!!! My thesis was accepted on Friday, which makes me SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy!!!!
X-train--Joan and I went on a hike at Great Falls to celebrate. Then we had some sushi and soy ice cream for dessert while we watched Borat (most messed up movie EVER).
X-Train: Hike on the Billy Goat Trails at Great Falls
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Thesis--I have a masters degree!!!!!! My thesis was accepted on Friday, which makes me SOOOOOOOOOOOO happy!!!!
X-train--Joan and I went on a hike at Great Falls to celebrate. Then we had some sushi and soy ice cream for dessert while we watched Borat (most messed up movie EVER).
Joan is the BEST! She is #1!
Trying out a "yoga" move
Uh.....
What do I see here?
This one is called "Wonder!"
Whoa!
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