The XTERRA Utah Trail Running Series was really fun!
Thoughts:
--That first race was scary... I didn't know if I could finish all of them after that first 10K
--Each race was completely different
--My only goal was to finish all 4. SUCCESS!!!
--I also ended up 1st in the series for my age group; it was a nail biter though
--Weren't we supposed to get some sort of finisher's prize though??
--The half marathon (not put on by Striders) was the most disorganized of the races
*The bus schedule was all messed up
*The XTERRA people were set on setting up this stupid balloon arch thing
*We (runners) didn't get any food coupons for the post-race party
*There was no clear-cut bag check
*The race was about 2 miles short!
--Lung issues made it tough to run that XDURO race, but I ended up 3rd in my age group, even after taking it REALLY slowly
--The trails and weather were beautiful for every race
--My favorite hands-down was the race at Snowbird
--And they had $10 haircuts at the finish line of the XDURO :-)
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Bad News and Good News...
3 Aug: can't remember
4 Aug: 5.5 mi run (tempo)
5-7 Aug: nothing
8 Aug: 20 min bike, abs
9 Aug: Garden of Eden 10 mi
10 Aug: 2 mi slow, 2 hr hiking
11-13 Aug: rest
14 Aug: swim 45 min
15 Aug rest
16 Aug: XTERRA XDURO 21K, Wheeler Canyon
17-18 Aug: rest
19 Aug: swim 45 min
20 Aug: swim 40 min, abs, legs, led PT
21 Aug: rode SPOOKY outside
22-23 Aug: can't remember
24 Aug: hip hop dance instruction video
25 Aug: run 3 mi (a test run)
26 Aug: spin 30 min
27 Aug: run 3 mi, abs
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Lung problems--I have been having trouble breathing since Feb/March. It has progressively been getting worse, to the point where I have been having big trouble breathing even when resting in bed. I ran the 10 mile race, and I have never had such bad chest pain or trouble breathing before. It was awful and scary. So I went to the doctor on Monday. I had an EKG, chest x-rays, and some breathing tests. Now I have a referral to see a pulmonologist in mid-September (soonest they could get me in). I was told not to run at all until my appointment. So sports are on the backburner for a little while. Breathing is difficult, and it's hard to do anything which elevates my heart rate. I think my marathon's out, and any other races until I can get my breathing and chest pain under control.
Life is good otherwise. I've been nominated for an AF-level award (long shot though), the weather is cooling down (thank goodness!!!!), volunteering is great, and I'm going to Florida to visit my fiance for the long weekend.
And visit my favorite website! I have my favorite ones bookmarked. Always cheers me up!!!
4 Aug: 5.5 mi run (tempo)
5-7 Aug: nothing
8 Aug: 20 min bike, abs
9 Aug: Garden of Eden 10 mi
10 Aug: 2 mi slow, 2 hr hiking
11-13 Aug: rest
14 Aug: swim 45 min
15 Aug rest
16 Aug: XTERRA XDURO 21K, Wheeler Canyon
17-18 Aug: rest
19 Aug: swim 45 min
20 Aug: swim 40 min, abs, legs, led PT
21 Aug: rode SPOOKY outside
22-23 Aug: can't remember
24 Aug: hip hop dance instruction video
25 Aug: run 3 mi (a test run)
26 Aug: spin 30 min
27 Aug: run 3 mi, abs
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Lung problems--I have been having trouble breathing since Feb/March. It has progressively been getting worse, to the point where I have been having big trouble breathing even when resting in bed. I ran the 10 mile race, and I have never had such bad chest pain or trouble breathing before. It was awful and scary. So I went to the doctor on Monday. I had an EKG, chest x-rays, and some breathing tests. Now I have a referral to see a pulmonologist in mid-September (soonest they could get me in). I was told not to run at all until my appointment. So sports are on the backburner for a little while. Breathing is difficult, and it's hard to do anything which elevates my heart rate. I think my marathon's out, and any other races until I can get my breathing and chest pain under control.
Life is good otherwise. I've been nominated for an AF-level award (long shot though), the weather is cooling down (thank goodness!!!!), volunteering is great, and I'm going to Florida to visit my fiance for the long weekend.
And visit my favorite website! I have my favorite ones bookmarked. Always cheers me up!!!
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Catch-up
20 July: 30 min bike ride
21 July: stationary bike 40+ min
22 July: run 7 mi, lift legs
23-24 July: rest
25 July: stationary bike 60 min
26 July: run 30 min
27 July: run for 3:30
28 July: bike 30 min spin
29 July: 1 mi WU, 5 mi tempo, abs, pull-ups
30 July: rest
31 July: 50 yd dash race, 1.5 WU, 6x0.5 mi (6.5 mi total), lift legs
1 Aug: bike 30 min
2 Aug: rest!
Long run--I ran from my house to the mtns, in the mtns, and then back home. Oh man, it was SLOOOOOOOW. It was so hot, I drank all 100 oz of water. Running on the trails is good for the XTERRA 1/2 marathon in a few weeks. The stabilizing muscles must be crazy-strong now.
Strength--I pulled my head out of my butt and started heading back to the gym to work on strength. I decided to just do really light weight and figure out where everything is in the gym, conquer intimidation.
Heat--Holy cow, the 0.5 mi repeats were absolutely insanely hot. Our Wing had a field day, and I ran the 50 yard dash (2nd place overall, which was shocking). Then I went and did some 0.5 mi repeats with 0.25 mi rest. The repeats were a bit slower than normal, because I was scared of running crazy fast in 100 degree weather: 3:16, 3:23, 3:21, 3:24, 3:20, 3:18. I drank about 70 oz of water.
Work--We have 3 major inspections in 3 weeks. And I'm the acting flight commander. And meeting with the general. A LOT on my plate this week!
21 July: stationary bike 40+ min
22 July: run 7 mi, lift legs
23-24 July: rest
25 July: stationary bike 60 min
26 July: run 30 min
27 July: run for 3:30
28 July: bike 30 min spin
29 July: 1 mi WU, 5 mi tempo, abs, pull-ups
30 July: rest
31 July: 50 yd dash race, 1.5 WU, 6x0.5 mi (6.5 mi total), lift legs
1 Aug: bike 30 min
2 Aug: rest!
Long run--I ran from my house to the mtns, in the mtns, and then back home. Oh man, it was SLOOOOOOOW. It was so hot, I drank all 100 oz of water. Running on the trails is good for the XTERRA 1/2 marathon in a few weeks. The stabilizing muscles must be crazy-strong now.
Strength--I pulled my head out of my butt and started heading back to the gym to work on strength. I decided to just do really light weight and figure out where everything is in the gym, conquer intimidation.
Heat--Holy cow, the 0.5 mi repeats were absolutely insanely hot. Our Wing had a field day, and I ran the 50 yard dash (2nd place overall, which was shocking). Then I went and did some 0.5 mi repeats with 0.25 mi rest. The repeats were a bit slower than normal, because I was scared of running crazy fast in 100 degree weather: 3:16, 3:23, 3:21, 3:24, 3:20, 3:18. I drank about 70 oz of water.
Work--We have 3 major inspections in 3 weeks. And I'm the acting flight commander. And meeting with the general. A LOT on my plate this week!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Update
8 July: rest
9 July: 2 mi at lunch, mtn bike 2+ hrs
10 July: rest
11 July: ??
12 July: 7 miles + Gate-to-Gate 10K
13-15 July: Vegas!!
16 July: 45 min run
17 July 3 mi EZ
18 July: rest
19 July: XTERRA Antelope Island 12K
Mtn Biking--Wheeler Canyon is insanely fun, but I am taking a break from mtn biking for a little bit while my hand heals up. My disk breaks squeek horribly. I don't know how to fix that.
Gate-to-Gate 10K--It was 5K out (downhill) and 5K back (up). I ran 21:00 for the first half and then 26:03 on the way back! OUCH! It was uphill and into the wind on the way back, and I had already run over 11 miles by that point. 2nd overall woman though.
Vegas--Holy cow, one of the best weekends of my LIFE! A friend and his girlfriend flew in from FL to meet me there. We took the first part to the Certified Health Physics exam, which is a story in itself... I didn't even bring my running shoes with me!
XTERRA--I started in the back of the pack again. It's hard to judge these things. The first 3-4 miles was slightly uphill in sand. Then it was 3+ miles downhill to the finish. I was dogging it during those first few miles, but then I just tried to pick it up little by little, and I ended up finishing as 1st woman overall. I didn't even know! My only goal in this series was to finish all of the races! I won a new pair of trail shoes. Pretty neat. Almost every running picture of me includes me getting crushed by an old man.
9 July: 2 mi at lunch, mtn bike 2+ hrs
10 July: rest
11 July: ??
12 July: 7 miles + Gate-to-Gate 10K
13-15 July: Vegas!!
16 July: 45 min run
17 July 3 mi EZ
18 July: rest
19 July: XTERRA Antelope Island 12K
Mtn Biking--Wheeler Canyon is insanely fun, but I am taking a break from mtn biking for a little bit while my hand heals up. My disk breaks squeek horribly. I don't know how to fix that.
Gate-to-Gate 10K--It was 5K out (downhill) and 5K back (up). I ran 21:00 for the first half and then 26:03 on the way back! OUCH! It was uphill and into the wind on the way back, and I had already run over 11 miles by that point. 2nd overall woman though.
Vegas--Holy cow, one of the best weekends of my LIFE! A friend and his girlfriend flew in from FL to meet me there. We took the first part to the Certified Health Physics exam, which is a story in itself... I didn't even bring my running shoes with me!
XTERRA--I started in the back of the pack again. It's hard to judge these things. The first 3-4 miles was slightly uphill in sand. Then it was 3+ miles downhill to the finish. I was dogging it during those first few miles, but then I just tried to pick it up little by little, and I ended up finishing as 1st woman overall. I didn't even know! My only goal in this series was to finish all of the races! I won a new pair of trail shoes. Pretty neat. Almost every running picture of me includes me getting crushed by an old man.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Running in the Mountains
6 July: 2 mi WU, 2x400, 800, 1000, cool down (2 mi + 6000m total)
400 in 83 sec
400 in 84 sec
800 in 3:06
1000 in 4:00
7 July: 15+ mile run on Maples Loop. It took me about 2:30, ouch! But it was about ~2000 ft of climbing up to Snowbasin and back.
Work--I told myself yesterday that this was going to be the best week of work I have ever had. Nothing is going to get in my way! I just love smiling at people who get on my case and micromanage me. :-)
Injury--I fell off my mtn bike SPOOKY back in June, and my hand has been bothering me for a while. I went to the clinic, and it turns out I have trigger finger. GROSS!
400 in 83 sec
400 in 84 sec
800 in 3:06
1000 in 4:00
7 July: 15+ mile run on Maples Loop. It took me about 2:30, ouch! But it was about ~2000 ft of climbing up to Snowbasin and back.
Work--I told myself yesterday that this was going to be the best week of work I have ever had. Nothing is going to get in my way! I just love smiling at people who get on my case and micromanage me. :-)
Injury--I fell off my mtn bike SPOOKY back in June, and my hand has been bothering me for a while. I went to the clinic, and it turns out I have trigger finger. GROSS!
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Trying to handle life
23-27 June: nothing at all
28 June: XTERRA 8K at Snowbird and 13 mi mtn bike
29 June-1 July: zip
2 July: run 2 mi
3 July: PT test (1.5 mi, pushups, sit-ups)
4 July: run 30 min at Wheeler Creek
5 July: mtn bike (~4 hrs) at Snowbasin
Training in general--I had to work 12-hr PM shifts, which really messed with my sleeping and eating schedule. Hopefully things get straightened out.
Work--is killing me. I loathe and dread Mondays, and I often wonder why I am in the job I'm in. I leave everyday so absolutely stressed, angry, pressured. I had to leave work twice last week during lunch just to cry in my car to blow off steam. I think it'll get better though. I do have pride in the work I do, and I will always try my best though.
Balance--I am disappointed in this area too. I am finding it incredibly difficult to balance work, sports, fun time, and my fiance who lives in FL. I think we need to set boundaries regarding our time. A project for this week...
Fun--Mtn biking at Snowbasin was really fun. I went with a friend, and it was his first time mtn biking. I hope we go back. XTERRA 8K was absolutely fantastic! It was 100x easier than Wolf Mtn, and I can't wait for the others in the series!!!
28 June: XTERRA 8K at Snowbird and 13 mi mtn bike
29 June-1 July: zip
2 July: run 2 mi
3 July: PT test (1.5 mi, pushups, sit-ups)
4 July: run 30 min at Wheeler Creek
5 July: mtn bike (~4 hrs) at Snowbasin
Training in general--I had to work 12-hr PM shifts, which really messed with my sleeping and eating schedule. Hopefully things get straightened out.
Work--is killing me. I loathe and dread Mondays, and I often wonder why I am in the job I'm in. I leave everyday so absolutely stressed, angry, pressured. I had to leave work twice last week during lunch just to cry in my car to blow off steam. I think it'll get better though. I do have pride in the work I do, and I will always try my best though.
Balance--I am disappointed in this area too. I am finding it incredibly difficult to balance work, sports, fun time, and my fiance who lives in FL. I think we need to set boundaries regarding our time. A project for this week...
Fun--Mtn biking at Snowbasin was really fun. I went with a friend, and it was his first time mtn biking. I hope we go back. XTERRA 8K was absolutely fantastic! It was 100x easier than Wolf Mtn, and I can't wait for the others in the series!!!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Catch-up yet again
6 June: Run 3 miles
7 June: XTERRA 10K at Wolf Mountain
XTERRA 10K--1:21:46, ouch!!!! I got killed in this race. It was so difficult that I had to take breaks while I was walking UP this incredibly steep mountain face. The first mile had a 1000ft climb. There were two stream crossings, which was fun, as the water was about 45 degrees or so. Felt SO good. Waaaaay harder than the snowshoe race I did back in March. I'm scared for the rest of the series...
8 June: 3 hour hike on Indian Trail in Ogden
9 June: 6x400, total of 5 miles
Coaching--I signed up to work with Paul Pilkington as a coach. I run with a guy who's been running for Paul for some time, and he dropped considerable time on his last few marathons. I thought I would give it a shot. His workouts are Monday evenings and they consist of intervals. We warm up for 20 min, then do 600m of strides, then run the workout. I ran 6x400 in 86, 90, 88, 90, 86, 89. Then a cool down.
10 June: 6 mi run
11 June: Rest
12 June: PT test--9:55 for 1.5 mi, 42 pushups, 48 crunches; ran total 3 mi
13 June: PT session--jump roping, hard core abs, fartlik run
14 June: Hill AFB Triathlon
Triathlon--My only tri for this year: 600m swim, 12.5 mi bike, 5K run. I forgot to time all my splits, but I did run the 5K in 22:39 in super hot weather. My total time was 1:14. Lots of fun, and I finished 1st overall and won a beach chair!
15 June: Hike up Indian Trail again for 3 hours
16 June: 3x800, 2x400 (6 mi total)
Monday Workout Splits--2:59, 3:03, 3:05, 1:28, 1:28
17 June: 29 min run (SUPER HOT)
18 June: Rest
19 June: 4x800 (5 mi total)
Interval workout--My coach gave me 4x800 to do later in the week. Splits were 90, 87, 87, 89, 88, 90, 89, 88. I was hurting pretty bad after that one.
20 June: Rest
21 June: Ran 2 miles
22 June: Ran for 2:06 in the mountains
Long run--It was pretty hot today, and I drank both of my water bottles before I made it back to the car. Hopefully running on the trails helps strengthen my stabilizing muscles and hips.
Upcoming Week--Another exercise week out at the base. I'm working from 0600-1800 M-T, and then 1800-0730 on W-F. Just have to remember to eat well, stay hydrated, get sleep whenever I can, and try to be a good leader.
Good luck to all the Ironman Coeur D'Alene athletes out there today!!! Stay strong!
7 June: XTERRA 10K at Wolf Mountain
XTERRA 10K--1:21:46, ouch!!!! I got killed in this race. It was so difficult that I had to take breaks while I was walking UP this incredibly steep mountain face. The first mile had a 1000ft climb. There were two stream crossings, which was fun, as the water was about 45 degrees or so. Felt SO good. Waaaaay harder than the snowshoe race I did back in March. I'm scared for the rest of the series...
8 June: 3 hour hike on Indian Trail in Ogden
9 June: 6x400, total of 5 miles
Coaching--I signed up to work with Paul Pilkington as a coach. I run with a guy who's been running for Paul for some time, and he dropped considerable time on his last few marathons. I thought I would give it a shot. His workouts are Monday evenings and they consist of intervals. We warm up for 20 min, then do 600m of strides, then run the workout. I ran 6x400 in 86, 90, 88, 90, 86, 89. Then a cool down.
10 June: 6 mi run
11 June: Rest
12 June: PT test--9:55 for 1.5 mi, 42 pushups, 48 crunches; ran total 3 mi
13 June: PT session--jump roping, hard core abs, fartlik run
14 June: Hill AFB Triathlon
Triathlon--My only tri for this year: 600m swim, 12.5 mi bike, 5K run. I forgot to time all my splits, but I did run the 5K in 22:39 in super hot weather. My total time was 1:14. Lots of fun, and I finished 1st overall and won a beach chair!
15 June: Hike up Indian Trail again for 3 hours
16 June: 3x800, 2x400 (6 mi total)
Monday Workout Splits--2:59, 3:03, 3:05, 1:28, 1:28
17 June: 29 min run (SUPER HOT)
18 June: Rest
19 June: 4x800 (5 mi total)
Interval workout--My coach gave me 4x800 to do later in the week. Splits were 90, 87, 87, 89, 88, 90, 89, 88. I was hurting pretty bad after that one.
20 June: Rest
21 June: Ran 2 miles
22 June: Ran for 2:06 in the mountains
Long run--It was pretty hot today, and I drank both of my water bottles before I made it back to the car. Hopefully running on the trails helps strengthen my stabilizing muscles and hips.
Upcoming Week--Another exercise week out at the base. I'm working from 0600-1800 M-T, and then 1800-0730 on W-F. Just have to remember to eat well, stay hydrated, get sleep whenever I can, and try to be a good leader.
Good luck to all the Ironman Coeur D'Alene athletes out there today!!! Stay strong!
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Fun in FL!
Fun in FL!!!
18 May: swim 1000 m (recovery)
19 May: run 1.5 mi (FOD walk on the runway)
20 May: run 3.25 mi
21-22 May: rest (flew to FL for vacation)
23 May: run 3 mi
24-25 May: rest
26 May: Eglin Gate-to-Gate 4.4 mi Race
27 May: rest
28 May: elliptical 30 min (returned to UT)
29 May: hike/run 1.5 hr (56 min run) through Taylor Canyon
30 May: 1 mi run, arm workout
31 May: rest
1 June: 14 mi mountain bike at Mueller Park
2 June: run 3+ mi
3 June: AM run 5+ mi, PM 30 min bike
4 June: AM swim 2000 m, PM bike 60 min
5 June: AM 4.5 mi interval workout, PM 30 min bike
Eglin Gate-to-Gate--My parents, my little sister, Colin and I ran the Eglin Gate-to-Gate 4.4 mi race. My 9 year old sister won first place! That little girl (only 52 lbs!) can run! It was insanely hot and humid, and the air was so unbelievably stagnant. At least it was only 4.4 miles, and I managed to squeeze out a 2nd place age group award.
Splits:
14:23 (first 2 mi)
7:12
7:15
3:01 (0.4 mi)
Total time 31:52, 7:14 pace
Cheesy engagement photos--my mom also took really cheesy engagement photos on the beach of Colin and me. It was really fun, and they are SUUUUUPER cheesy!
18 May: swim 1000 m (recovery)
19 May: run 1.5 mi (FOD walk on the runway)
20 May: run 3.25 mi
21-22 May: rest (flew to FL for vacation)
23 May: run 3 mi
24-25 May: rest
26 May: Eglin Gate-to-Gate 4.4 mi Race
27 May: rest
28 May: elliptical 30 min (returned to UT)
29 May: hike/run 1.5 hr (56 min run) through Taylor Canyon
30 May: 1 mi run, arm workout
31 May: rest
1 June: 14 mi mountain bike at Mueller Park
2 June: run 3+ mi
3 June: AM run 5+ mi, PM 30 min bike
4 June: AM swim 2000 m, PM bike 60 min
5 June: AM 4.5 mi interval workout, PM 30 min bike
Eglin Gate-to-Gate--My parents, my little sister, Colin and I ran the Eglin Gate-to-Gate 4.4 mi race. My 9 year old sister won first place! That little girl (only 52 lbs!) can run! It was insanely hot and humid, and the air was so unbelievably stagnant. At least it was only 4.4 miles, and I managed to squeeze out a 2nd place age group award.
Splits:
14:23 (first 2 mi)
7:12
7:15
3:01 (0.4 mi)
Total time 31:52, 7:14 pace
Cheesy engagement photos--my mom also took really cheesy engagement photos on the beach of Colin and me. It was really fun, and they are SUUUUUPER cheesy!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Ogden Marathon
17 May
Ogden Marathon
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Ogden Marathon--3:38:16, Boston Qualified, total redemption.
This was THE BEST RACE COURSE I have ever run in my life.
Why you should run the Ogden Marathon:
--Course was beyond gorgeous
--Lots of well-stocked water stops: Powerade, snacks, Gu, water
--No lines at the expo
--Downhill course
--Tons of buses
--An absolutely insane amount of portapotties
--It was cold at the start, so they started bonfires for everyone
--The shirt is super nice
--Did I mention the course was absolutely beautiful?
--Capped at 2000 runners
--Absolutely breathtaking course
--Volunteers were absolutely fantastic!
--Inexpensive
--Put on by people passionate about running
--Everything was super organized and professional
I will most definitely be running this race next year. Boston, you're going on the back-burner.
Miles 1-8: Downhill, take it easy, slowly increase the pace, relax and conserve energy for the last part of the race
Miles 9-14: Pick it up if possible on the flats/rolling hills, significant uphill at mile 14, but a nice change
Miles 15-23: Run!!!! Run fast enough to not pass out at mile 25
Miles 24-end: Holy cow, this was the best I had ever felt in the last few miles of a marathon!!!
Splits:
19:36
9:43
9:08
16:11
8:07
8:07
8:26
8:16
8:24
8:17
8:11 (1:53:12 half)
8:25
9:19
7:43
7:44
7:55
7:48
7:49
7:47
7:39
7:32
7:55
8:07
8:25
1:45 (1:45:04 second half)
Total time: 3:38:16, 8:20 pace
Other--15 May, rest. 16 May, 1 mi and a LOT of stretching. 18 May, 1000m recovery swim.
Ogden Marathon
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Ogden Marathon--3:38:16, Boston Qualified, total redemption.
This was THE BEST RACE COURSE I have ever run in my life.
Why you should run the Ogden Marathon:
--Course was beyond gorgeous
--Lots of well-stocked water stops: Powerade, snacks, Gu, water
--No lines at the expo
--Downhill course
--Tons of buses
--An absolutely insane amount of portapotties
--It was cold at the start, so they started bonfires for everyone
--The shirt is super nice
--Did I mention the course was absolutely beautiful?
--Capped at 2000 runners
--Absolutely breathtaking course
--Volunteers were absolutely fantastic!
--Inexpensive
--Put on by people passionate about running
--Everything was super organized and professional
I will most definitely be running this race next year. Boston, you're going on the back-burner.
Miles 1-8: Downhill, take it easy, slowly increase the pace, relax and conserve energy for the last part of the race
Miles 9-14: Pick it up if possible on the flats/rolling hills, significant uphill at mile 14, but a nice change
Miles 15-23: Run!!!! Run fast enough to not pass out at mile 25
Miles 24-end: Holy cow, this was the best I had ever felt in the last few miles of a marathon!!!
Splits:
19:36
9:43
9:08
16:11
8:07
8:07
8:26
8:16
8:24
8:17
8:11 (1:53:12 half)
8:25
9:19
7:43
7:44
7:55
7:48
7:49
7:47
7:39
7:32
7:55
8:07
8:25
1:45 (1:45:04 second half)
Total time: 3:38:16, 8:20 pace
Other--15 May, rest. 16 May, 1 mi and a LOT of stretching. 18 May, 1000m recovery swim.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Bike
14 May
Bike: 30 min, 7.5 mi
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Bike--Stationary bike in the gym, trying to spin instead of just crank. Trying to loosen up for this weekend. My body seems a bit stiff... Gotta relax! :-)
Prep--I've been drinking a TON of water, eating lots of good protein, fruits and veggies, taking in the calcium, potassium, sodium. This weekend is supposed to be a bit warm. Info for the race keeps coming in!
Bike: 30 min, 7.5 mi
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Bike--Stationary bike in the gym, trying to spin instead of just crank. Trying to loosen up for this weekend. My body seems a bit stiff... Gotta relax! :-)
Prep--I've been drinking a TON of water, eating lots of good protein, fruits and veggies, taking in the calcium, potassium, sodium. This weekend is supposed to be a bit warm. Info for the race keeps coming in!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Run
13 May
Run: 4.25 mi
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Run--Another lieutenant and I are trying to get our airmen pumped up about taking our fitness tests. We started a Tuesday morning interval workout. Unfortunately only the 2 of us came, but we'll get 'em out on the track! I ran 3x400, and I ran the last 400 with the other Lt. 400 repeat/400 recovery. After all, I have a marathon this weekend. We're pumped up about track workouts though!
1:25
1:24
1:28 (oops!)
1:33
Run: 4.25 mi
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Run--Another lieutenant and I are trying to get our airmen pumped up about taking our fitness tests. We started a Tuesday morning interval workout. Unfortunately only the 2 of us came, but we'll get 'em out on the track! I ran 3x400, and I ran the last 400 with the other Lt. 400 repeat/400 recovery. After all, I have a marathon this weekend. We're pumped up about track workouts though!
1:25
1:24
1:28 (oops!)
1:33
Monday, May 12, 2008
Yoga
12 May
Yoga: 60 min
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Yoga--Always a good time. I go to the easy class on Monday afternoons. So relaxing yet challenging.
Hydration--Still trying to pound fluids to gear up for this weekend's marathon!
Guilt--Nope, don't feel any guilt for not doing any aerobic activity today. :-)
Yoga: 60 min
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Yoga--Always a good time. I go to the easy class on Monday afternoons. So relaxing yet challenging.
Hydration--Still trying to pound fluids to gear up for this weekend's marathon!
Guilt--Nope, don't feel any guilt for not doing any aerobic activity today. :-)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Run
11 May
Run: 9 mi
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Run--Holy cow, my run today was unbelievably crappy. And it was 100% my fault. I didn't drink much water yesterday on my drive back to Ogden from Albuquerque (trying to limit the # of stops). And I paid the price today. This was supposed to be a marathon pace run, but I fell a bit short (8:30 pace today).
Splits:
8:35
8:24
8:18
8:38
9:13
8:08
8:25
8:28
8:27
NM Trip--I spent the past 2 weeks at nuclear weapon school down in New Mexico. I think I have found my calling! I LOVED it! This is why I became a health physicist in the first place.
Boston--I totally glossed over this, but Colin "officially" proposed the Saturday before the Boston Marathon on a park bench in the Boston Public Garden. That trip to Boston was the best vacation I have ever had in my life, even if the race was sub-par. What a motivator for next year, eh?!
Boston Splits
9:11
8:50
8:33
8:30
8:48
16:24
8:05
7:59
8:05
16:02
8:03
8:06
8:26
8:00 (where I saw Colin and decided to tone it down!)
18:44
19:40
9:54
9:13
9:26
9:48
18:36
1:57
Total time 3:50:26, 8:48 pace
Run: 9 mi
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Run--Holy cow, my run today was unbelievably crappy. And it was 100% my fault. I didn't drink much water yesterday on my drive back to Ogden from Albuquerque (trying to limit the # of stops). And I paid the price today. This was supposed to be a marathon pace run, but I fell a bit short (8:30 pace today).
Splits:
8:35
8:24
8:18
8:38
9:13
8:08
8:25
8:28
8:27
NM Trip--I spent the past 2 weeks at nuclear weapon school down in New Mexico. I think I have found my calling! I LOVED it! This is why I became a health physicist in the first place.
Boston--I totally glossed over this, but Colin "officially" proposed the Saturday before the Boston Marathon on a park bench in the Boston Public Garden. That trip to Boston was the best vacation I have ever had in my life, even if the race was sub-par. What a motivator for next year, eh?!
Boston Splits
9:11
8:50
8:33
8:30
8:48
16:24
8:05
7:59
8:05
16:02
8:03
8:06
8:26
8:00 (where I saw Colin and decided to tone it down!)
18:44
19:40
9:54
9:13
9:26
9:48
18:36
1:57
Total time 3:50:26, 8:48 pace
Boston Pics--Engagement, Marathon, Olympic Trials
Bench were Colin proposed 2 days earlier
Swan boats! Read "Make Way for Ducklings"
Mile 16!!! I earned a smooch
(Not ours!!!)
By "Make Way for Ducklings" Statues
Deena Kastor
Joan Benoit Samuelson--crazy posture!
Prize for coolest outfit!
Joanie again
Magical bench!
Post proposal!
This was just coolBoring Workout Log
10 May: drove back to UT from NM
9 May: row 5K, bi's, tri's, legs, pull-ups, lats
8 May: row 5K, chest, shoulders, back
7 May: run 2 mi in sand, bi's, tri's, legs, pull-ups, lats
6 May: run 30 min, row 5K, chest, shoulders, back
5 May: row 5K, bi's, tri's, legs, negatives
4 May: row 5K
3 May: bike 12.7 mi
2 May: ??
1 May: row 5K, abs, pull-ups
30 Apr: ??
29 Apr: run 30 min (sore, DUH!)
22-28 Apr: nothing
21 Apr: Boston Marathon 3:50:26
18-20 Apr: rest
9 May: row 5K, bi's, tri's, legs, pull-ups, lats
8 May: row 5K, chest, shoulders, back
7 May: run 2 mi in sand, bi's, tri's, legs, pull-ups, lats
6 May: run 30 min, row 5K, chest, shoulders, back
5 May: row 5K, bi's, tri's, legs, negatives
4 May: row 5K
3 May: bike 12.7 mi
2 May: ??
1 May: row 5K, abs, pull-ups
30 Apr: ??
29 Apr: run 30 min (sore, DUH!)
22-28 Apr: nothing
21 Apr: Boston Marathon 3:50:26
18-20 Apr: rest
Month(s) in Review
It's shocking how much better, faster, longer, harder I run when I keep track of monthly and weekly totals. Running mileage was all over the place. Accountability is KEY!!!
April 2008
Run: 78.3 mi
Bike: 59 mi
Notes: Boston Marathon, half marathon PR (1:36:53)
March 2008
Run: 101.2 mi
Bike: 48 mi
Strength sessions: 4
Notes: National Snowshoe Championship 10K
February 2008
Run: 67 mi
Bike: 87.6 mi
Notes: half marathon PR (1:38:19), important med app't
January 2008
Run: 112.8 mi
Bike: 50 mi
Strength sessions: 7
Notes: Nat Snowshoe Champ qualifying 5K race (31:15)
December 2007
Run: 75 mi
Bike: 18.7 mi
Other aerobic: 310 min
Strength sessions: 12
November 2007
Run: 53.3 mi
Bike: 42.5 mi
Strength sessions: 6
October 2007
Run: 81.5 mi
Bike: 68.5 mi
Strength sessions: 9
Notes: adventure race, 5K PR (21:46), half marathon PR (1:38:46)
September 2007
Run: 98.9 mi
Bike: 12 mi
Strength sessions: 11
August 2007
Run: 86.7 mi
Bike: 38 mi
Other aerobic: 2:45
Notes: XTERRA tri 1st place age group
July 2007
Run: 10 mi
Bike: 30 mi
Kayak: 3 sessions
Notes: medical issues
June 2007
Run: 80 mi
Bike: 172 mi
Swim: 2500 m
May 2007
Run: 87.8 mi
Bike: 82.4 mi
Swim: 12850 yd
April 2008
Run: 78.3 mi
Bike: 59 mi
Notes: Boston Marathon, half marathon PR (1:36:53)
March 2008
Run: 101.2 mi
Bike: 48 mi
Strength sessions: 4
Notes: National Snowshoe Championship 10K
February 2008
Run: 67 mi
Bike: 87.6 mi
Notes: half marathon PR (1:38:19), important med app't
January 2008
Run: 112.8 mi
Bike: 50 mi
Strength sessions: 7
Notes: Nat Snowshoe Champ qualifying 5K race (31:15)
December 2007
Run: 75 mi
Bike: 18.7 mi
Other aerobic: 310 min
Strength sessions: 12
November 2007
Run: 53.3 mi
Bike: 42.5 mi
Strength sessions: 6
October 2007
Run: 81.5 mi
Bike: 68.5 mi
Strength sessions: 9
Notes: adventure race, 5K PR (21:46), half marathon PR (1:38:46)
September 2007
Run: 98.9 mi
Bike: 12 mi
Strength sessions: 11
August 2007
Run: 86.7 mi
Bike: 38 mi
Other aerobic: 2:45
Notes: XTERRA tri 1st place age group
July 2007
Run: 10 mi
Bike: 30 mi
Kayak: 3 sessions
Notes: medical issues
June 2007
Run: 80 mi
Bike: 172 mi
Swim: 2500 m
May 2007
Run: 87.8 mi
Bike: 82.4 mi
Swim: 12850 yd
Monday, May 05, 2008
"Get-your-life-back-in-order Day!"
Sometimes (often times) I am stupid.
But thankfully I took part in the "Get-your-life-back-in-order Day!" You can have these days whenever you want. I needed one last Friday.
I am mad at myself. My marathon times haven't improved, I haven't smashed my 5K PR, and summer's here without my even knowing it. BAH! I need to pull my head out of my rear end and run more miles (and bike and swim).
My body isn't in "bad" shape. It's not in the shape I want it to be in, but I think I can still pull off a good fall marathon. I can do better. And I will. My major health problems have (hopefully) been solved, and I'm ready to rock and roll.
I ran Boston in 3:50. I was also one of the last 10 people to start the race (I've actually had nightmares about that! Ha ha). My legs hurt so badly after the first half, that I decided to not look at the watch and enjoy the ride (as much as one can enjoy the 2nd half of a marathon).
I'm ready to WORK. I am ready to smash all of my PRs.
Here we go...!
But thankfully I took part in the "Get-your-life-back-in-order Day!" You can have these days whenever you want. I needed one last Friday.
I am mad at myself. My marathon times haven't improved, I haven't smashed my 5K PR, and summer's here without my even knowing it. BAH! I need to pull my head out of my rear end and run more miles (and bike and swim).
My body isn't in "bad" shape. It's not in the shape I want it to be in, but I think I can still pull off a good fall marathon. I can do better. And I will. My major health problems have (hopefully) been solved, and I'm ready to rock and roll.
I ran Boston in 3:50. I was also one of the last 10 people to start the race (I've actually had nightmares about that! Ha ha). My legs hurt so badly after the first half, that I decided to not look at the watch and enjoy the ride (as much as one can enjoy the 2nd half of a marathon).
I'm ready to WORK. I am ready to smash all of my PRs.
Here we go...!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Just some cute pics...
These pictures were taken during my sister's wedding back in March. Colin is just so cute! We had a GREAT time. He's a kick-butt dancer too!!!
I Love Mountains!!!
Wow, where do I even start!
Sister's wedding--Probably one of the most fun times I have EVER had! She and her hubby were married in Phoenix. I was the maid-of-honor, and Colin was a swordman. Boy did he look sharp! That was the most fun I have ever had with him. And of course my sister was the most beautiful bride I have ever seen.
Practicing war--We had 2 solid weeks of exercises at work, which meant crazy long days spent in gas masks. It was great for teambuilding, but it was completely exhausting.
Bikes--I bomb-proofed SPOOKY my mountain bike. Goatheads are EVERYWHERE, and it felt like I had to pay $5-10 every time I wanted to ride my bike I was flatting so much. I fixed those tires so I absolutely cannot get a flat. I'm feeling pretty good about this! My first mtn bike of the season (yesterday) was absolutely fantastic.
Half marathon--I ran the 1/2 marathon in the winter series put on by the local running store. I didn't do too bad, actually! It was absolutely FREEZING and pretty windy toward the end, but I managed to squeeze out a PR, which is a miracle considering the lack of training I have.
Marathons--I managed to fanagle my way out of the Bataan Death March (woo hoo!), and I am now running Boston on Monday. I also have Ogden in a few weeks too. I leave tomorrow for Boston, and I won't return until Tuesday, and I absolutely can't wait!
Running group--I connected (in a roundabout way) with a group of old-ish men who run every Saturday morning at 6:00. I love these guys! One guy is 66 years old, and he went on and on about the "hot chicks who love to show off their running attire" who ran the last half marathon. Every one of them has finished the Wasatch 100 (multiple times). And they love to impart their wisdom onto me. Of course I always listen.
General training and motivation--I love running in the mountains. I have a few long runs under my belt. I felt good after the 22-miler, even after I got caught in a giant blizzard and had to run through the mountains. The Garmin watch is pretty cool too, and I have found it more than handy. I signed up for the XTERRA trail running series, and I am pumped to start some crazy training for that (post-Ogden Marathon, that is). I hope your training is going well!
Half Marathon Splits
7:42
6:57
7:02
7:06
6:55
7:04
7:09
7:18
7:48 (where did I bonk?)
7:43
7:51
7:50
7:41
:41
1:36:53 total time, 7:23 pace!!!
Workouts
10 March: rest
11 March: 30 min bike
12 March: 30 min run
13 March: rest
14 March: 6 mi run
15-16 March: rest
17 March: 10 mi run (1:21)
18 March: 10 mi run (1:25)
19-24 March: rest
25 March: 37 min run on trails
26 March: PT test (100%)
27 March: 51 min run on trails
28 March: rest
29 March: 22.5 mi run
30 March: rest
31 March: ?
1 April: 30 min bike AM, 60 min run PM
2 April: 1:33 run on trails
3-4 April: rest
5 April: 1:36:53 half marathon
6 April: fixed my bikes!!!!
7 April: 30 min bike
8 April: 34 min run
9 April: rest (my 26th birthday)
10 April: 60 min triathlon!
11 April: rest
12 April: 11.5 mi
13 April: rest
14 April: 35+ mile bike
15 April: 32 min run on trails
16 April: 30 min mountain bike!!!!
17 April: rest!
Sister's wedding--Probably one of the most fun times I have EVER had! She and her hubby were married in Phoenix. I was the maid-of-honor, and Colin was a swordman. Boy did he look sharp! That was the most fun I have ever had with him. And of course my sister was the most beautiful bride I have ever seen.
Practicing war--We had 2 solid weeks of exercises at work, which meant crazy long days spent in gas masks. It was great for teambuilding, but it was completely exhausting.
Bikes--I bomb-proofed SPOOKY my mountain bike. Goatheads are EVERYWHERE, and it felt like I had to pay $5-10 every time I wanted to ride my bike I was flatting so much. I fixed those tires so I absolutely cannot get a flat. I'm feeling pretty good about this! My first mtn bike of the season (yesterday) was absolutely fantastic.
Half marathon--I ran the 1/2 marathon in the winter series put on by the local running store. I didn't do too bad, actually! It was absolutely FREEZING and pretty windy toward the end, but I managed to squeeze out a PR, which is a miracle considering the lack of training I have.
Marathons--I managed to fanagle my way out of the Bataan Death March (woo hoo!), and I am now running Boston on Monday. I also have Ogden in a few weeks too. I leave tomorrow for Boston, and I won't return until Tuesday, and I absolutely can't wait!
Running group--I connected (in a roundabout way) with a group of old-ish men who run every Saturday morning at 6:00. I love these guys! One guy is 66 years old, and he went on and on about the "hot chicks who love to show off their running attire" who ran the last half marathon. Every one of them has finished the Wasatch 100 (multiple times). And they love to impart their wisdom onto me. Of course I always listen.
General training and motivation--I love running in the mountains. I have a few long runs under my belt. I felt good after the 22-miler, even after I got caught in a giant blizzard and had to run through the mountains. The Garmin watch is pretty cool too, and I have found it more than handy. I signed up for the XTERRA trail running series, and I am pumped to start some crazy training for that (post-Ogden Marathon, that is). I hope your training is going well!
Half Marathon Splits
7:42
6:57
7:02
7:06
6:55
7:04
7:09
7:18
7:48 (where did I bonk?)
7:43
7:51
7:50
7:41
:41
1:36:53 total time, 7:23 pace!!!
Workouts
10 March: rest
11 March: 30 min bike
12 March: 30 min run
13 March: rest
14 March: 6 mi run
15-16 March: rest
17 March: 10 mi run (1:21)
18 March: 10 mi run (1:25)
19-24 March: rest
25 March: 37 min run on trails
26 March: PT test (100%)
27 March: 51 min run on trails
28 March: rest
29 March: 22.5 mi run
30 March: rest
31 March: ?
1 April: 30 min bike AM, 60 min run PM
2 April: 1:33 run on trails
3-4 April: rest
5 April: 1:36:53 half marathon
6 April: fixed my bikes!!!!
7 April: 30 min bike
8 April: 34 min run
9 April: rest (my 26th birthday)
10 April: 60 min triathlon!
11 April: rest
12 April: 11.5 mi
13 April: rest
14 April: 35+ mile bike
15 April: 32 min run on trails
16 April: 30 min mountain bike!!!!
17 April: rest!
Monday, March 10, 2008
XTERRA National Snowshoe Championship!
6 March: 60 min bike, leg strength
7 March: 30 min bike in the AM
8 March: 10 mi run, including some gnarly hills
9 March: XTERRA 2008 NATIONAL SNOWSHOE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
Stupid 10 Mile Run--Work tired me out so badly that I slept for 10 hours straight without even moving. In the morning I ran with some guys from the medical group, with whom I am running the Bataan Death March with at the end of this month. I am still crossing my fingers AND my toes that this thing is going to fall through. They said we were going to run an "easy 10 mile run at around 8:00-8:30 pace." No, we didn't do that. Not at all. We ran 8:30 for about 1/4 mile, and then we hovered around 7:10. And then the hills... I just let them go. I was dying. It was so bad that I started crying while we were running. I was SO angry! My self-confidence was pretty much ZERO. Afterward I went home and slept for 5 more hours. My body was grade-A messed up. And then...
Snowshoe Championship--The next morning I woke up after the time change and prepared for a super fun day. I was 100% spent from the previous day, but I didn't care. I just wanted to say that I competed in a National Championship in something! Ping-pong didn't work out, so snowshoeing was it.
The race was super fun. I thought the course was tough, as my snowshoes are GIANT and were too long and wide to fit on the path completely. My feet and the stabilizing muscles in my lower legs KILL today. I thought about buying some of the crazy light/small snowshoes, but that wouldn't be as hard core! I had a GREAT time, and I didn't do too badly.
My goals for the race were:
-Not to finish last (i.e. beat at least one woman in the 50+ year age group)
-Finish w/in 30 minutes of the winner
-Run my heart out!
Victory!!!!
XTERRA 2008 National Snowshoe Championship at Snowbasin, UT
7 March: 30 min bike in the AM
8 March: 10 mi run, including some gnarly hills
9 March: XTERRA 2008 NATIONAL SNOWSHOE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
Stupid 10 Mile Run--Work tired me out so badly that I slept for 10 hours straight without even moving. In the morning I ran with some guys from the medical group, with whom I am running the Bataan Death March with at the end of this month. I am still crossing my fingers AND my toes that this thing is going to fall through. They said we were going to run an "easy 10 mile run at around 8:00-8:30 pace." No, we didn't do that. Not at all. We ran 8:30 for about 1/4 mile, and then we hovered around 7:10. And then the hills... I just let them go. I was dying. It was so bad that I started crying while we were running. I was SO angry! My self-confidence was pretty much ZERO. Afterward I went home and slept for 5 more hours. My body was grade-A messed up. And then...
Snowshoe Championship--The next morning I woke up after the time change and prepared for a super fun day. I was 100% spent from the previous day, but I didn't care. I just wanted to say that I competed in a National Championship in something! Ping-pong didn't work out, so snowshoeing was it.
The race was super fun. I thought the course was tough, as my snowshoes are GIANT and were too long and wide to fit on the path completely. My feet and the stabilizing muscles in my lower legs KILL today. I thought about buying some of the crazy light/small snowshoes, but that wouldn't be as hard core! I had a GREAT time, and I didn't do too badly.
My goals for the race were:
-Not to finish last (i.e. beat at least one woman in the 50+ year age group)
-Finish w/in 30 minutes of the winner
-Run my heart out!
Mission Accomplished!
Victory!!!!
XTERRA 2008 National Snowshoe Championship at Snowbasin, UT
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