Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Bold
Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them.
~Orison Swett Marden
Monday, February 8, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Training Week Five
I am sore.
The route was way too hilly for this girl who's used to flat terrain or running on a treadmill.
I would have taken 16 miles on the treadmill any day over the rolling hills I ran today...well, actually that's not true.
But, I have heard that hills are tempo runs in disguise
and it was so nice to run and chat with a friend.
The first 6 miles were great. We kept a 10:15 pace, which was really comfortable and left us both able to talk back and forth with one another.
I downed a GU packet right before heading out the front door of the church (we ran from church to home - the back way). It was pretty nasty and a little too much, but I got it down. About 45 minutes later, I downed another and it was almost more than I could take. The thought of ever eating one of those again about sends me in to dry heaves. I need to figure something else out.
Around mile 6 or so is when the big, giant, never ending hills started. Our pace slowed a bit. I was starting to feel my calf tighten up and pain shoot up my right leg. I focused on my music and then next short stop for water.
It was around mile 10 that I ate an energy bar my mother-in-law made that was oh so good. I had little to no stomach issues during this long run. I was relieved because it was my biggest fear about running a one way run somewhere...no bathrooms.
Mile twelve the pain got a little bit worse and my running buddy was in a lot of pain too. I am not used to the hills and the wear and tear on the legs.
We ended up going 14 miles and calling for a ride. My heart wanted to keep going, to run through the pain...but my body, I am afraid would have been really sorry for listening. I can't risk a serious injury now. Sometimes you just have to put the will to not give up aside because you'll be better off in the end.
Next week says 18 miles and I hope my body does too. We are looking in to a different course that's a lot more flat...a nine mile loop would be good to give us the option of a bathroom stop.
Weekly total : 32 miles.
The route was way too hilly for this girl who's used to flat terrain or running on a treadmill.
I would have taken 16 miles on the treadmill any day over the rolling hills I ran today...well, actually that's not true.
But, I have heard that hills are tempo runs in disguise
and it was so nice to run and chat with a friend.
The first 6 miles were great. We kept a 10:15 pace, which was really comfortable and left us both able to talk back and forth with one another.
I downed a GU packet right before heading out the front door of the church (we ran from church to home - the back way). It was pretty nasty and a little too much, but I got it down. About 45 minutes later, I downed another and it was almost more than I could take. The thought of ever eating one of those again about sends me in to dry heaves. I need to figure something else out.
Around mile 6 or so is when the big, giant, never ending hills started. Our pace slowed a bit. I was starting to feel my calf tighten up and pain shoot up my right leg. I focused on my music and then next short stop for water.
It was around mile 10 that I ate an energy bar my mother-in-law made that was oh so good. I had little to no stomach issues during this long run. I was relieved because it was my biggest fear about running a one way run somewhere...no bathrooms.
Mile twelve the pain got a little bit worse and my running buddy was in a lot of pain too. I am not used to the hills and the wear and tear on the legs.
We ended up going 14 miles and calling for a ride. My heart wanted to keep going, to run through the pain...but my body, I am afraid would have been really sorry for listening. I can't risk a serious injury now. Sometimes you just have to put the will to not give up aside because you'll be better off in the end.
Next week says 18 miles and I hope my body does too. We are looking in to a different course that's a lot more flat...a nine mile loop would be good to give us the option of a bathroom stop.
Weekly total : 32 miles.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Whatcha Eating: Blackeyed Peas
I had never had blackeyed peas in my life until today. I got a clean eating recipe for blackeyed peas and brown rice. It's basically a bunch of veggies, pepper, and garlic served with brown rice. It was pretty good, but next time I am going to add a few more veggies and cook the blackeyed peas separately.
Anyone out there ever had bok choy? Is the taste much different than cabbage?
I didn't have a red pepper that the recipe called for but I am thinking it needs some red and orange veggies mixed in there next time.
Anyone out there ever had bok choy? Is the taste much different than cabbage?
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Energy Gels
I went and gave blood today. I am hoping it doesn't mess me up for my long run this Sunday.
I have to drive about a half hour to where I donate. It's conveniently located across the street from a Sports Authority. I snuck in there after donating and picked up a few packets of GU Energy Gels and PowerBar Gels. I am going to try them out and see how they work for me. I got a few without caffiene and a few with.
I was down the beginning of the week with a stomach bug and just started feeling better yesterday. It totally wiped me out and I haven't run as much/as long and I would have liked to this week. I had a great six mile tempo run today and feel like I am almost back to 100%. The next two weeks are going to be killer and I have no room for sickness right now. I have twenty miles looming out there at the end of week 7. It will either make or break me.
I have to drive about a half hour to where I donate. It's conveniently located across the street from a Sports Authority. I snuck in there after donating and picked up a few packets of GU Energy Gels and PowerBar Gels. I am going to try them out and see how they work for me. I got a few without caffiene and a few with.
I was down the beginning of the week with a stomach bug and just started feeling better yesterday. It totally wiped me out and I haven't run as much/as long and I would have liked to this week. I had a great six mile tempo run today and feel like I am almost back to 100%. The next two weeks are going to be killer and I have no room for sickness right now. I have twenty miles looming out there at the end of week 7. It will either make or break me.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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