So in honor of the Forth of July, and to stay with the marathon training, I ran 4 miles. Yeah it was supposed to be 5, but I guess I just can't read. I did mapmyrun and figured out a 5 mile loop. What I didn't count on was my memory, or lack of it. I thought I was supposed to run to Rodeo X Orange Grove, but it really was supposed to be Rancho. OPPS. So my run was really 4.6, not 5. Bummer. I was wondering why my time was spot on even though I felt like I was running so slow and I . Big OPPS.
So here are my splits for 2.25 miles 25:54 and 24.52. The reason the last was faster was because it was slightly downhill. And the uphill also included stopping to speak to a lady walking her dog about the stray that was running around about 50 yards from us. And to stop and say "Hi" to Ben and Lee who drove by after finishing their 5 miles. I was trying to get them to stop longer so I could have a longer break-no luck.
Talking about being accountable?!? What other group would you run into other friends at 7:15 am on a holiday! And they stop to offer works of encouragement! Love this group!
Skipped the 6 miles this morning. I was going to go, but after D&J B's last night, I decided to skip it. I was good and no drinking because I planned on leaving early so I could wake up to run. But after talking to DB and telling him about my new pain, he said it sounded like shin splints. We went on-line, and yup, new event, new injury. BUMMER. So I decided to ice-ice-rub-ice and not run today. Gotta be better for the AR. I iced, rubbed and wrapped it last night and did some jumping up and down on it. That seemed to help. Might wrap it for the AR.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
The addiction to blogging
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.
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.
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