I was never one to write in a diary so I was resistant to blogging. I didn't really see the value of it. My emails are usually short and concise. The letters and cards I send are to the point and without much elaboration. But blogging? I'm addicted!
Why do I feel the need to electronically post my trials and tribulations, my emotions, my frustrations and my inadequacies that I try to hide when I know this is available for all to see? Maybe some self-exploration is needed.
Got another lecture (for a lack of a better word) from Eric about nutrition. He read my blog and said my snacks weren't in the Zone. Where was the carbs when I just the the turkey-hey that's all I had available at the time. Damm I thought I was picking some good choices. I'll dig out the book again and go through it. I have to make flash cards with pre-determined meals to make this easier on me.
So he would be disappointed to hear my dinner yesterday was half a can of salmon, about 3 T of white beans, a slice a cheese and a cherry tomato (yes just one). Basically whatever was in the fridge or I had in the pantry that sounded somewhat zone-like and had ZERO prep time other than using the can opener. I didn't have time to go shopping, got home at 8:45 from the meeting and didn't want to eat late, especially if I had to prepare something. Its been a bit difficult since Dave's boys are here now. Since this is Week 1, we haven't gotten into a routine. And I don't think we know how meals, schedules, etc are going to work this summer. We don't seem to be having many "family" meals because of their schedules and my schedule doesn't overlap well. I think I'll be on my own for meals for 8 weeks. HMMM that might be perfect timing to Zone. If I'm responsible for ONLY my meals, then I can determine what I want since I would be responsible for ONLY me. No McDonalds! (not me-the kids like it). And Dave-there will be tofu in the fridge now! HA!
Last night we had a team meeting. It was SO informative. I found out that we are not as prepared with supplies as I had thought. We're not bad, but there was alot more we need. And there were some tips from Eric that were so helpful. As a team, I think it helped to ask him questions. Bob is the only experienced 12-AR member of the EFB Rouge Rabbits. And Jeff and Bob were warned they are going to be towing me alot-maybe through this whole AR. So they better get used to me because they will be seeing alot of me next Saturday!
It was good to have the meeting, but it just sent my anxiety level through the roof. I woke up this morning at 4 with the AR checklist going through my head. Damm-I wanted that extra 2 hours of sleep! The lack of proper nutrition (yes I woke up a bit hungry) from last night's dinner might have contributed just a bit.
Tomorrow's workout is 5 miles at mid-tempo pace. I have some electrolyte pills to test out on tomorrow morning's run. Don't know why, but taking those pills kinda scare me. Can't figure that one out since ibuprofen is my best workout buddy.
Well tonight was going to be an off-night. No working out. But that gives me a time (AKA an excuse) to go shopping! Need more zone foods like fresh veggies and fruits, a trip to REI for a longer pair of gaiters and maybe some new shorts, Sports Chalet in the mall (yuk), maybe Run With Us to see if they have Hammer Gel and electrolyte. No wonder Eric stresses a day off is just as beneficial to our fitness as the workout days.....hmmm I'm starting to think this AR sounds fun.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The hell of 800M x 6 speedwork
So my goal was supposed to be 4:34. That's IF I can run a 5K in 30. I would LOVE to run a sub-5K and that is a goal of mine. I need some, what, bragging rights? Some marker to say "Yes-I did that!" But right now I haven't been able to acheive that. I'm still trying and I'm not giving up yet.
Back to Hell. We ran 800 meters x 6 with a 2 minute break between laps. My goal was supposed to be 4:34. Here's what I actually did:
1-4:29
2-4:43 (9 sec over)
3-4:50 (16 sec over)
4-5:00 (26 sec over)
5-5:00 (26 sec over)
6-4:48 (14 sec over)
Eric keeps mentioning nutrition as a key factor in training. Yes I hear him. I was REALLY hearing him in my head around Lap 4 when I was running out of steam. I kept thinking that I should have had more than an apple at around 2:30. I should have had something at around 5 or 5:30 but I was a bit rushed. I had to decompress after work. I had to roll my solis and my quads. I had to feed the dog. I had to find my goal time to confirm it's what I had in my head. I should at least have grabbed a Gu or had a bar. I should have heard that voice earlier.
I have to thank Lee for getting me through my 5th lap. She doesn't know it, but when she ran by me in the back straightaway, I listened to her footsteps and tried to keep up with that rhythm. You helped me through that one. I was thinking Lap 5 was going to be around 5:10 since at 400 M I was at 2:33, but I was able to pick up the pace listening to you. Thanks Lee.
I don't know what happened in Lap 6, but I was able to keep a slightly faster pace than Laps 3, 4 & 5. Maybe it was thinking this was the last lap. One more and it's over for this workout.
Or maybe I was able to concentrate more on my breathing and my running form. There wasn't anyone in front of me and I could think about matching my breathing to my footsteps. I could think about trying to run more upright and concentrate on how I think my foot was landing-was I reaching forward or was I lifting my leg, was I leaning properly? If I do this, how does that feel? I can't breathe-pull more upright. Use my arms more. An upward movement is a waste of energy-try to keep my feet close to the ground and moving forward. All this was going through my head just to get me though that last lap. Through the other laps I would concentrate on Elba or Carol and just think I need to keep up. Maybe the trick is to learn to block out everything and just listen to the voices in my head.
I know all of this will get me closer to a sub-30 5K, maybe a sub-60 10K. Wouldn't that be sweet. Yes this is the marathon training, but I'm just looking at the baby steps.
Back to Hell. We ran 800 meters x 6 with a 2 minute break between laps. My goal was supposed to be 4:34. Here's what I actually did:
1-4:29
2-4:43 (9 sec over)
3-4:50 (16 sec over)
4-5:00 (26 sec over)
5-5:00 (26 sec over)
6-4:48 (14 sec over)
Eric keeps mentioning nutrition as a key factor in training. Yes I hear him. I was REALLY hearing him in my head around Lap 4 when I was running out of steam. I kept thinking that I should have had more than an apple at around 2:30. I should have had something at around 5 or 5:30 but I was a bit rushed. I had to decompress after work. I had to roll my solis and my quads. I had to feed the dog. I had to find my goal time to confirm it's what I had in my head. I should at least have grabbed a Gu or had a bar. I should have heard that voice earlier.
I have to thank Lee for getting me through my 5th lap. She doesn't know it, but when she ran by me in the back straightaway, I listened to her footsteps and tried to keep up with that rhythm. You helped me through that one. I was thinking Lap 5 was going to be around 5:10 since at 400 M I was at 2:33, but I was able to pick up the pace listening to you. Thanks Lee.
I don't know what happened in Lap 6, but I was able to keep a slightly faster pace than Laps 3, 4 & 5. Maybe it was thinking this was the last lap. One more and it's over for this workout.
Or maybe I was able to concentrate more on my breathing and my running form. There wasn't anyone in front of me and I could think about matching my breathing to my footsteps. I could think about trying to run more upright and concentrate on how I think my foot was landing-was I reaching forward or was I lifting my leg, was I leaning properly? If I do this, how does that feel? I can't breathe-pull more upright. Use my arms more. An upward movement is a waste of energy-try to keep my feet close to the ground and moving forward. All this was going through my head just to get me though that last lap. Through the other laps I would concentrate on Elba or Carol and just think I need to keep up. Maybe the trick is to learn to block out everything and just listen to the voices in my head.
I know all of this will get me closer to a sub-30 5K, maybe a sub-60 10K. Wouldn't that be sweet. Yes this is the marathon training, but I'm just looking at the baby steps.
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