Run
I had HUUUUGE motivation/inspiration/confidence issues this past weekend. I spent a lot of time crying, allowing stress to reach out-of-control levels, feeling like I was failing myself and my family, a great deal of raw emotion.
Soooo I decided to regain control of my situation. I had 17 miles on my schedule for the weekend. Since the wind and temperatures were horrendous, I decided to run indoors.
I came up with a goal--don't care about the distance, just run for the time. And that time was 2 and a half hours.
I ate some food, packed up my bag, and went straight to the gym on the base. I ran for an hour on the treadmill, then I ran on the indoor track for an hour and a half. I don't know how far I ran, but for some reason I don't feel like it matters. I have the endurance to finish this race and have a good time! I know it!
Swim
I swam for the second time since my August triathlon this morning. My sets usually go like this:
400-600 SKIPS warm-up (swim, kick, pull, swim)
Drills
Endurance
Sprints/race technique
Huge kick set
This morning I swam 2150 meters, and I could have swam a lot more! The focus will be on freestyle for upcoming races this summer.
It's hard to think of freestyle drills on the fly (haha). I should make a list. I know I have in the past...
Good luck with your training! And let's stay motivated and inspired!!!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Update
Motivation
I don't know how you all do it--the intense training in the winter, the long runs in the 3 feet of powder, all the long rides and runs indoors, trying not to fall on the ice. I admire you. Admittedly, I am not doing so well in that department. I am still having difficulty finding a balance of all things in my life right now. It takes time to get into a solid routine. I am also having a hard time just going out and having fun too. Weird.
I don't know how you all do it--the intense training in the winter, the long runs in the 3 feet of powder, all the long rides and runs indoors, trying not to fall on the ice. I admire you. Admittedly, I am not doing so well in that department. I am still having difficulty finding a balance of all things in my life right now. It takes time to get into a solid routine. I am also having a hard time just going out and having fun too. Weird.
In the past I could do several 23 mile runs on a treadmill starting at 5:00 in the mornings. My longest run for Boston so far has only been 15.5 miles, but outside. The weather has been terrible--highs in the teens, strong winds, feet of snow at a time. I just can't wrap my head around running for 3 hours on a treadmill again. I need to figure this out, as Boston isn't going to run itself! What do people training for the olympics do?! Gotta draw upon that inspiration...
I do miss reading blogs. I wasn't so huge on the commenting, but they sure were fun to read. I'll have to do make time to do more of that--after working out, of course!
Project
I am in the midst of starting a running project. Ogden doesn't have a "formal" running club, but I hear there are clusters of runners and triathletes all over the place. It's been incredibly tough trying to find training partners here.
The project will entail:
-Running club at the Air Force base with a focus on fun and lifelong fitness
-Consolidating running resources in Ogden to help people connect
-A database of strength exercises, plyometrics, drills, flexibility exercises, etc
-Training plans for whoever wants them!
-Getting together at races, fostering camraderie
-A way to track progress, incentives for effort and performance
-Much more! This project is going to take some time...
Snowshoeing
The snowshoeing here is primo. I qualified for the National Snowshoe Championships this year, which I am totally stoked about. It will just be fun to race. The women who have qualified are super-athletes, and it will be fun to watch them compete. In my qualifying race, I did get an 8-minute PR in the 5K! Yikes!
Race Calendar
Race Calendar
Holy moly, the number of races here in Utah is astonishing. There are at least 4 races every weekend within an hour of where I live. What is a girl to do?! It's going to be incredibly difficult to narrow down my choices--tons of mtn bike races, ultra marathons and marathons, tons of short races, century rides, more triathlons than anyone can do in one season. Just gotta bring it back to the goals.
Other things going on
-My sister's wedding is in March in Arizona, and the entire family's in a frenzy. The bridal shower was fun, and I'm going back in Feb to help out with some more planning.
-I started volunteering for Hospice for Utah, which I love. Sports and fitness are going to be crucial to my being able to relax and focus on the patients.
-My job is craziness! What happens when you ask for more work? They give it to you!
-I joined an orchestra, playing the double bass a few times a week. I really missed playing the bass.
-Studying for my board exam. Yikes!
-Making new friends in the area. Being a single 20-something (with a boyfriend who lives in Florida) is actually pretty tough.
-Fixing up my cute new townhouse in Ogden!
Snowshoeing on the golf course
Colin and Steph winter hiking in Utah
B and Steph with hardware from Miracle Match 1/2 Marathon
Turkey Day in Norfolk with Colin
Monday, January 07, 2008
Running (+ other stuff...)
Wow, it's hard to find time to write on this thing!
Admittedly, I am having a hard time adjusting to my new life in Utah. It's SO dry here, and it's tough to combat the chronic dehydration. My job is really interesting, and I love being in the military. It's tough to find time to run outside during the week since I go to work in darkness and I leave the office in darkness.
Today I ran for 70 min on the indoor track (13+ laps = 1 mile, so it's small) and 20 min on a treadmill, watching a basketball game on the court below. The gym is BEAUTIFUL, but it's definitely not the same as running outside! :-)
BUT I did find an orchestra that needs bass players, I am volunteering at a hospice, I am studying for my professional certification (fingers crossed...), and I am working on this silly publication. Life is good. And have I mentioned that I love Utah?!
I'm sorry this blog is SO boring! I have some "exciting" updates I need to add!
I'll write more soon. Best of luck with your training!
Admittedly, I am having a hard time adjusting to my new life in Utah. It's SO dry here, and it's tough to combat the chronic dehydration. My job is really interesting, and I love being in the military. It's tough to find time to run outside during the week since I go to work in darkness and I leave the office in darkness.
Today I ran for 70 min on the indoor track (13+ laps = 1 mile, so it's small) and 20 min on a treadmill, watching a basketball game on the court below. The gym is BEAUTIFUL, but it's definitely not the same as running outside! :-)
BUT I did find an orchestra that needs bass players, I am volunteering at a hospice, I am studying for my professional certification (fingers crossed...), and I am working on this silly publication. Life is good. And have I mentioned that I love Utah?!
I'm sorry this blog is SO boring! I have some "exciting" updates I need to add!
I'll write more soon. Best of luck with your training!
Saturday, December 01, 2007
UTAH!!!!!!
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!
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!
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.
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