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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Week 6 of 12 to the California International Marathon
This week marks the half way point in my 12 week plan. I'm running solid and following Coach Daryl's plan to a T. Well, sort of. I'm kinda skipping my swim/rest day. Opting more for rest and no swim, that is. I also missed my bike/rest day and decided I'd better catch up on house work. It also happened to be pouring outside. Otherwise, I'm logging all my run miles.
Here's a look at my workouts for the week:
Monday- rest
Tuesday- 3 miles easy
Wednesday- 8 miles (2 warm-up, 6 at a 7:30 pace).
Thursday- 3 miles easy
Friday- rest (although I did a marathon of laundry!)
Saturday- 4 miles (ran with the Copper boy...his longest run with me yet)
Sunday - 16 miles (10 easy, last six at goal pace of an 8:00). My goal pace was a titch slower, but I was running on the trails and at a bit of an incline. Nonetheless, I'll take it.
Total miles for week: 34
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Here's a look at my workouts for the week:
Monday- rest
Tuesday- 3 miles easy
Wednesday- 8 miles (2 warm-up, 6 at a 7:30 pace).
Thursday- 3 miles easy
Friday- rest (although I did a marathon of laundry!)
Saturday- 4 miles (ran with the Copper boy...his longest run with me yet)
Sunday - 16 miles (10 easy, last six at goal pace of an 8:00). My goal pace was a titch slower, but I was running on the trails and at a bit of an incline. Nonetheless, I'll take it.
Total miles for week: 34
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
Week 5 of 12 to the California International Marathon
This week was so hectic! Our house is in disarray with our remodel, work has been crazy busy, Kylie had her first Homecoming this weekend, and a very dear friend of mine has her boy on life support. Needless to say, I find myself very tired and worn out this Sunday evening. Thankfully, I still managed to get all my workouts in. My workouts are truly my saving grace when times get tough.
Monday: swim, albeit a short one. I made it to Arne Hanna and did about 1/2 hour.
Tuesday: Track workout with GBRC (Greater Bellingham Running Club). I ran about 1.5 miles warm-up, then 3 x 1 mile repeats at a 7:10 pace, 1 mile cool-down.
Wednesday: 3 miles easy
Thursday: 2 miles easy
Friday: 7 mile run at an 8:21 average pace. 6 miles at MP.
Saturday: Biked for an hour
Sunday: 10 mile run at 9:05 average pace
Total run miles: 28.5 miles
Hopefully week 6 will be a little less hectic, but for some reason I'm already doubting that. Ha!
Monday: swim, albeit a short one. I made it to Arne Hanna and did about 1/2 hour.
Tuesday: Track workout with GBRC (Greater Bellingham Running Club). I ran about 1.5 miles warm-up, then 3 x 1 mile repeats at a 7:10 pace, 1 mile cool-down.
Wednesday: 3 miles easy
Thursday: 2 miles easy
Friday: 7 mile run at an 8:21 average pace. 6 miles at MP.
Saturday: Biked for an hour
Sunday: 10 mile run at 9:05 average pace
Total run miles: 28.5 miles
Hopefully week 6 will be a little less hectic, but for some reason I'm already doubting that. Ha!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Week 4 of 12 to the California International Marathon
At the close of this week, I find myself wondering why the heck I signed up for another marathon so quickly. Perhaps it was my sluggish 9:30 pace 14 mile run today that had me doubting this marathon plan. I felt tired, my legs were tight, and I just wanted to be done to go grab some coffee. (we all have those moments, right?)
Then I remembered to cut myself some slack as this week was a step up in mileage and intensity, AND my 14 mile run today was supposed to be between an 8:30 to a 9:30 pace. So I was on the slower end....big deal. The really big deal for me was nailing my tempo pace on Tuesday and my marathon pace on Friday.
Onto to week 5. I'm not one to give up!
Total mileage: 32
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Then I remembered to cut myself some slack as this week was a step up in mileage and intensity, AND my 14 mile run today was supposed to be between an 8:30 to a 9:30 pace. So I was on the slower end....big deal. The really big deal for me was nailing my tempo pace on Tuesday and my marathon pace on Friday.
Onto to week 5. I'm not one to give up!
Total mileage: 32
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Fun Factoid Friday
Meet Harry Helping Verb.
My fun factoid Friday, begins with Harry.
Huh? Let me explain. Starting today, I decided to write something a little odd, a little fun, maybe a little dumb, about me! So, here is Harry. Harry didn't help me learn my helping verbs, my eighth grade English teacher did. She challenged us to learn our helping verbs and beat her in reciting them in 10 seconds or less. Seeing as how I am always up for a challenge, I memorized and could recite my helping verbs in 8 seconds! To this day, I can still recite them on the spot!
Ready -- GO!
amisarewaswerebebeingbeenhavehashaddodiddoesshallshould
cancouldwillwouldmaymightmust
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Smokin Fast!
I wanted every possible advantage in riding my fastest for my upcoming triathlons, so this season, I invested in a tri bike. I looked at several, but when it came right down to it ... I just wanted another TREK because my Trek Madone Road Bike has never failed me!
I found my dream: The TREK SPEED CONCEPT 7.0 WSD (and it's pink!) I went down to my local bike shop and ordered it. Sight unseen and without even test riding it. It was THE ONE! I knew it. How could it not be, afterall, it was a TREK and it was PINK! (plus, it looks fast!)
Here's how it looked when it first arrived:
Of course, I had to take it for a test ride. But, I knew I would love it! Even with the reflector's and tester pedals. It rode like a dream!
I bought Shimano clipless pedals and brought my dream bike home. It is too good to just sit in the garage.
It's part of the family now! She needs a name. The search was on. I asked all my friends for name suggestions for my bike. The winning name was : TRIXIE. (personally, I think it sounds like a stripper name, and it makes me chuckle. The true name means: BRINGER OF JOY! ... Yes, pun intended) ;)
After a couple hundred miles, it was time for a new seat! Two reasons. One, the stock seat was very uncomfortable in the aero position and for long rides lasting more than 2+ hours, the girl parts were not so happy with me. Two, this saddle is one my coach recommended. I chose the ISM Adamo Road Saddle. I debated between the road and the race saddles, but after reading many reviews, I picked this one. I LOVE IT and couldn't be happier!
One last thing this great bike needs ... RACE WHEELS!!!
Zipp 404's 650c clinchers. They are wicked FAST!
I found my dream: The TREK SPEED CONCEPT 7.0 WSD (and it's pink!) I went down to my local bike shop and ordered it. Sight unseen and without even test riding it. It was THE ONE! I knew it. How could it not be, afterall, it was a TREK and it was PINK! (plus, it looks fast!)
Here's how it looked when it first arrived:
Of course, I had to take it for a test ride. But, I knew I would love it! Even with the reflector's and tester pedals. It rode like a dream!
I bought Shimano clipless pedals and brought my dream bike home. It is too good to just sit in the garage.
It's part of the family now! She needs a name. The search was on. I asked all my friends for name suggestions for my bike. The winning name was : TRIXIE. (personally, I think it sounds like a stripper name, and it makes me chuckle. The true name means: BRINGER OF JOY! ... Yes, pun intended) ;)
After a couple hundred miles, it was time for a new seat! Two reasons. One, the stock seat was very uncomfortable in the aero position and for long rides lasting more than 2+ hours, the girl parts were not so happy with me. Two, this saddle is one my coach recommended. I chose the ISM Adamo Road Saddle. I debated between the road and the race saddles, but after reading many reviews, I picked this one. I LOVE IT and couldn't be happier!
One last thing this great bike needs ... RACE WHEELS!!!
Zipp 404's 650c clinchers. They are wicked FAST!
Week 3 of 12 -- California International Marathon
I was thankful this week was a step-back week, as I was extremely busy at work and running the kiddos to all their activities. My body and legs seem to be adjusting to more running, but I think they secretly miss the swimming and biking of Ironman training (so do I). I was happy to include both in my workouts this week.
Speaking of my legs...my speed seems to be coming back where my training plan calls for it, which makes me happy. I am taking Coach Daryl's advice to heart on my slow easy days. Hello? See below ... 2 days of 10 minute miles. :)
Recap of week 3:
Monday: Swim. 1200 yards in 100 yard intervals on 20 sec rest. It felt so good to be back in the pool (ps... I never thought I'd say that!).
Tuesday: 3.36 miles. 1 warm-up, 1 mile at 7:28 pace, 1.36 miles cool down. Average 8:45 pace.
Wednesday: 2.25 miles easy. Average 10:14 pace. SLOW!
Thursday: 2.14 miles easy. Average 10:02 pace. SLOW again! ;)
Friday: 3.54 miles. 1 warm-up, 1 mile at MP (8:00 pace, but ended up at 7.49 pace), 1.54 miles cool down. Average 8:43 pace.
Saturday: Bike. 19 miles in 1:20. Very easy. This was my first outing on my bike since Ironman Canada. Boy, did I miss it! Average speed 14.2.
Sunday: 8 miles. Easy and relaxed, averaged an 8:58 pace.
Total miles for week 3: 19 and some change running miles, 19 biking miles, and 1200 swimming yards.
Speaking of my legs...my speed seems to be coming back where my training plan calls for it, which makes me happy. I am taking Coach Daryl's advice to heart on my slow easy days. Hello? See below ... 2 days of 10 minute miles. :)
Recap of week 3:
Monday: Swim. 1200 yards in 100 yard intervals on 20 sec rest. It felt so good to be back in the pool (ps... I never thought I'd say that!).
Tuesday: 3.36 miles. 1 warm-up, 1 mile at 7:28 pace, 1.36 miles cool down. Average 8:45 pace.
Wednesday: 2.25 miles easy. Average 10:14 pace. SLOW!
Thursday: 2.14 miles easy. Average 10:02 pace. SLOW again! ;)
Friday: 3.54 miles. 1 warm-up, 1 mile at MP (8:00 pace, but ended up at 7.49 pace), 1.54 miles cool down. Average 8:43 pace.
Saturday: Bike. 19 miles in 1:20. Very easy. This was my first outing on my bike since Ironman Canada. Boy, did I miss it! Average speed 14.2.
Sunday: 8 miles. Easy and relaxed, averaged an 8:58 pace.
Total miles for week 3: 19 and some change running miles, 19 biking miles, and 1200 swimming yards.
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