Sweaty Saturday!

Hello!

How was your week?  Did you hit your goals? still crushing the resolutions? I have completed several great workouts this week.  they were challenging but doable and i felt great, especially on the run portion.  

     Today, i also had a client complete her 3rd marathon!!  i was so excited for her.  She killed her training, she hasn't had an issue with some niggling injuries, and she was feeling mentally and physically strong.  Her race was in southern california, and at sea level.  That was a strong bonus coming from elevation.  
Then the weather took a turn.  

Due to weather, no spectators.

She watched her sub 4 go by... but she finished. It wasn't her slowest, but it wasn't the PR she had hoped.  But when i asked her if she wanted to try again, without hesitation, she responded, "oh yes."  I know she was also thinking she could possibly bust out a BQ if everything lined up... so when she said yes, it made my heart sing.  I am sooooooooo proud of her.  And after my few successful runs, i am now searching for a full.  hahaha! not the most logical, but meh... sometimes that is how i roll.  For reference, I decided to run my first full after a 7 mile run with some ladies in our town.  That was the furthest i had ever run. I decided it felt great, and i loved "long" distance. hahahahhhahahahah 7 isn't truly long... this i now know. But i do like long runs. it takes me 3-5 miles to warm up, so 8-16 is ideal for me. My point is, that one day of running can make or break it, and you just hope that that day isn't a race day.  i am a bit heart broken that she didn't crush her goal, we live in a place with wind/rain/elements etc, but I know some people need the crowd energy and other racers to help pull them along.  I think for her next race we will discuss some tactics and possibly how to choose events that at least have some of what you need, if it is crowds/more racers etc. this event was small, and maybe that isn't great for her.  I am such an in my head runner, you could drop me on an isolated island and if there are fuel stations, porta potties in case, I'm good! I also think she lives by her watch, so maybe have her do some runs more on feel.  Running by the watch zaps energy, and when running long distance you need all of your energy.  Also, i think she needed to have a more solid base.  she signed up for this race to get herself back to running.  I really feel that if you want to pr you need to have the base, then begin the plan.  of course one can train and be successful for a full in 16 weeks, but most people need the base.  Especially, since she doesn't necessarily cross train or maintain a level of fitness when not running.  These are factors i will try to encourage and enforce the next go around. Run and learn.

So in my search, i found a Runrevel full in chilliwack BC.  Has anyone done any run revel race? Has anyone done this one inparticular? Any info would be great!! Tomorrow is Sunday, a great day to end/start a successful workout week!

hello?

It has been a year since my last post! tsk tsk shame on me!  That could, however, be an indicator that a) i am busy b) nothing too exciting has been happening c) both?  Since the last post i have run several races (half and full and everything in between) and travelled a bit... I am currently trying to decide if/which full to do in the summer/fall.  I was able to snag an exchange bib for sea wheeze (half) and i am excited to travel to vancouver again.  I am totally smitten with that city.  This coming saturday I am running the Run to the Pub 10k.  That is always a fun event and i am in the middle of making a green sparkly skirt to sport!  I have been enjoying running, even though most of it takes place on the treadmill.  I am thankful for this option.  I definitely do not refer to it as the dreadmill.  I also have been logging miles on my spin bike because of a nagging hamstring issue.  i had a slight tear 2.5 years ago.  it seemed to heal well and not cause issues until this last october.  Then in beginning of novemeber I ran a full up and over the colorado monument with a client.  it seemed pretty good, except my left glutes were definitely doing more than their share of the work... so i have been very cautious and doing all sorts of pt/chiro/massage etc.  now it only bothers me while sitting for long periods (i.e.: car rides).


While i am not currently training for a specific distance, i try to hit 15-20 miles per week of running (throwing in sprints/tempos/hills each week) and strength training (hitting all of the major muscles at least once per week, and pilates almost every day.  I still am planking everyday and practicing handstands and pull ups.  If I am not running the miles, i log the time on the bike.  i go for at least the time it would take to run the mileage and vary resistance/cadence etc.  i still follow a self drafted plan that i write out each month. i am VERY motivated to cross things off the list. if it isn't written down, odds are i may not get it done, or flounder and half ass it.  

What are you training for? if not in training, how do you maintain? Any recommendations on races?

where have i been and where has the time gone?

it has been a VERY long time since my last post... 


Certainly a lot has happened since then.  The Portland marathon was a relative success since the temps sky rocketed to 87 degrees, and around mile 21/22 i had to walk about half a mile and ask a person sitting on the curb for their water (mind you I don't even share drinks with the hubbee).  I still came in sub four, which was great since i assumed i was around the 5 hour mark.  I bailed on the full in Arizona because my mother was going to visit. That didn't happen either.  Sadly, she came down with the flu, and due to her diabetes, there were complications and she ended up passing.  Wow. that was really hard to write.  

I have been so thankful for my ability to run.  I definitely do not take it for granted, and it was actually a great part of the trip to kentucky to run with my uncle and cousin every day.  I am thankful that we shared that time and experience.  Even with my gratitude for the outlet, my running has solely been for the release, no goal in mind.  i ran several halves last year, but just because i was registered for them before my mom passed.  i have been sort of just going through the motions.  There is a point during long runs where i get goose bumps, and very emotional, so after several bouts with this, i haven't wanted to run long. however, i think i am ready for another full.  I am registered for the pub run half (no time goal, just a fun run) and i have enjoyed the training.  Due to several trips in the works, i don't want to travel for the full, so i am thinking of doing the Bozeman full.  As much as i love traveling to sea level for fulls, I think the bozeman one will be a blast.  

So, hopefully this is the first in regular posts!  I would love to hear of others goals and races.  I am also looking forward to Seawheeze again!  That race was FANTASTIC last year and i fell in love with Vancouver.  Ocean, city, mountains, it was magical!! 

Off to the studio to do arms and abs and a few miles on the 'mill!  Have you moved your body today?!