Yesterday was 90 minute hot yoga with Dwayne...I have to make myself go to these classes but once I'm there, I enjoy it...but man, it never fails to kick my butt. I was pretty lazy yesterday on purpose...resting up my legs for today's run. Jason and I went to Basil Leaf for dinner and then got some dessert at Christina's Dessertery and I will have to remember to eat that meal again before long runs because...
...today I had 16 miles on tap. The plan called for 8:11 pace but I felt like I could probably go a little harder. Ended up with 16 @ 7:53 pace. Felt absolutely great. The temperature was around 40* at the start - ideal!
Splits were:
7:59
8:00
7:59
7:58
7:48
8:03
7:42
7:56
8:01
7:53
7:56
7:58
7:49
7:45
7:54
8:00
Pretty darn even! Couldn't be happier with the run. Now, I'm kicking back with my compression socks on :).
Get Fast Mama
Chasing PRs and two little boys...
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Friday, November 7, 2014
Thursday and Friday recaps
Thursday was hot yoga 90 with John. I love his classes - he's so knowledgeable yet warm and approachable. I need to make sure I'm practicing at least once a week.
Today, I went to Body Pump in the morning and then attempted my tempo run in the afternoon. Smart move (sarcasm). Body Pump was great - my shoulders and chest, especially, got a great workout.
I headed back to the Y in the afternoon to do my tempo run on the treadmill since I was trying out new shoes (Adidas Supernova Sequence 7s). I started with an 8:34 mile then 7:41, 7:35, 7:30, and 7:24. I was supposed to do five miles around 7:37 pace but my legs were toast. Yeah. Body Pump before tempo runs = not smart. Anyway, ended with a 9:05 slow jog and called it a day. 23 years of running and I'm still acting like a total newbie.
Today, I went to Body Pump in the morning and then attempted my tempo run in the afternoon. Smart move (sarcasm). Body Pump was great - my shoulders and chest, especially, got a great workout.
I headed back to the Y in the afternoon to do my tempo run on the treadmill since I was trying out new shoes (Adidas Supernova Sequence 7s). I started with an 8:34 mile then 7:41, 7:35, 7:30, and 7:24. I was supposed to do five miles around 7:37 pace but my legs were toast. Yeah. Body Pump before tempo runs = not smart. Anyway, ended with a 9:05 slow jog and called it a day. 23 years of running and I'm still acting like a total newbie.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Run fail
So about a month ago, I decided that my Asics (GT-2000) felt clunky. I've never really liked the shoe since they changed it from the 2100 series. I went to Fleet Feet to see what they could recommend. I ended up with Newton Kismets and a month in, I think I hate them. The first few weeks I was just adjusting to the feel of the forefoot and ran the Tuna Run in them (25 miles in less than 36 hours). I have been trying to adjust but my heel has been increasingly sore and now the soreness is moving up to my Achilles. I think I am done.
Today was 6.25 miles, easy 8:36 pace. I went without music which was a nice change but was obsessing over my AT the whole time. I intended to run 8 but cut it back since I was in a good amount of discomfort. I guess tomorrow will be a yoga day!
Today was 6.25 miles, easy 8:36 pace. I went without music which was a nice change but was obsessing over my AT the whole time. I intended to run 8 but cut it back since I was in a good amount of discomfort. I guess tomorrow will be a yoga day!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Interval bomb
Today's workout was a simple 4 x 800...BUT at 3:03 pace. HA. I knew going in that it was impossible and was fine with lowering my standards.
2.5 miles easy (7.0 mph), first 800 was 3:20 pace (9.0 mph). Jogged 400, second 800 was 3:17 (9.1 mph). Another 400 jog. Then I started the third on and felt awful. So, I've been working on my nutrition, tracking it on myfitnesspal, and I think I was too low yesterday. I am trying to do a better job today getting in enough cals - quality cals.
Back to the workout. In the third 800, I knew I wasn't going to be able hold pace. I quit. It's rare for me to quit a workout but my legs were like lead and my breathing was off. I hopped on the elliptical for 15 minutes and called it a day.
So, first real week of marathon training and I'm already bailing on my workouts. I've got a long road ahead...
2.5 miles easy (7.0 mph), first 800 was 3:20 pace (9.0 mph). Jogged 400, second 800 was 3:17 (9.1 mph). Another 400 jog. Then I started the third on and felt awful. So, I've been working on my nutrition, tracking it on myfitnesspal, and I think I was too low yesterday. I am trying to do a better job today getting in enough cals - quality cals.
Back to the workout. In the third 800, I knew I wasn't going to be able hold pace. I quit. It's rare for me to quit a workout but my legs were like lead and my breathing was off. I hopped on the elliptical for 15 minutes and called it a day.
So, first real week of marathon training and I'm already bailing on my workouts. I've got a long road ahead...
Starting place
This blog will probably never be seen by anyone but me, but it's a way to document my training.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)