I am SO tired right now. I can't even lift my head all the way up!
After relaxing a bit this morning and moving pretty slow with 2 cups of coffee to get me going, I headed over to a class at a fight gym. They set up the class a little differently this time. It was more of a fitness class this time, instead of a boxing, kickboxing class. Sweat was pouring off of all of us! It was a great workout!
Then, since I guess I hadn't killed myself yet, I went to the gym to get in my long run. I ended up getting in the 7 1/2 miles I had planned. I did a really great stretch after, but I know I am going to feel this. I'm just really really tried right now. I think I'm going to sleep amazing tonight!
Also.. I got my first donation today! One of my cousin's donated $100 on the website! I'm super excited and so happy for the support. I'm lucky that I have such a great family. I know my parents are going to donate too. I just have to finish up working on the "prizes" that I am going to collect. I really need to finish that up and bust my butt on it!
Ok.. time to eat dinner. A black bean and corn veggie burger with some salsa. SO yummy. I'm bummed I'm out of avacados, but that's ok.
Tomorrow is just some time at the pool, but not pushing it too hard. More to just relax and move the muscles than anything else.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
100 days and counting
I got an email today that the marathon is 100 days away. Wow that's just scary! And I still don't have one donation! Nervous, but I'll figure it out.
Today was rest day. I didn't feel good this morning and stayed home sick from work. I ended up sleeping about 12 hours out of the past 24. And now I'm ready to go back to bed. Hopefully the sleep will work and snap out whatever was going on.
Tomorrow is a long run and my MMA event with my fitness group. Looking forward to that.
Today was rest day. I didn't feel good this morning and stayed home sick from work. I ended up sleeping about 12 hours out of the past 24. And now I'm ready to go back to bed. Hopefully the sleep will work and snap out whatever was going on.
Tomorrow is a long run and my MMA event with my fitness group. Looking forward to that.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Back to the gym
First... completely forgot that when I work out it takes 36 hours for me to really feel it. When did I remember that? This morning when I woke up and tried to get out of bed! Yup, my legs were pretty sore!
And I was exhausted again today but with some encouragement, I made it back to the gym tonight. Seems like the New Years craziness is already starting to slow down a little. I still had to park on the street, but there were plenty of treadmills to choose from.
I varied my pace a bit and I was struggling to find what worked for me. I did end up finishing up 4 miles in under 44 minutes, so that's good. Maintaining the 11 minute mile training.
My feet went numb again. I made sure to lace up my sneakers much more loosly. It started even earlier tonight. First on my pinkie toe, and 4th toe- on both feet but stronger on my left. Then it was the 3rd-5th toes on each foot, plus the ball of each foot. I kept trying to stretch out my toes as I was running but it wasn't really helping. I'll need to figure that one out.
I realized that this happens more on a treadmill than it does outside. The only time it happened while running outside that I can remember was the 10K on Saturday. And that started after mile 4. I don't remember it happening outside otherwise. But on a treadmill? All the time! I remember doing the eliptical machine before and it happening then. The same motion and pressure on my feet without the pounding. And my feet go numb almost every single time I have been on an eliptical. I don't think its my gait. I don't know why.
After running I did a GREAT stretch for a while. Then I did a really good ab workout again and did the plank posture again too, this time for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Tonight I did weights too. I did all upper body. On the machines, I did the tri press and shoulder press. Then I went back to the hand weights. I did biceps curls and hammer curls, back, shoulders, tri dips, upright row. Yeah, I won't be able to wash my hair tomorrow!
But I feel good right now. Nervous about the long run this weekend. Bummed about the weather. It is going to snow again, Friday night into Saturday.. up to a few inches. So again, I won't be able to run outside. I can't wait until the weather clears up.
And I was exhausted again today but with some encouragement, I made it back to the gym tonight. Seems like the New Years craziness is already starting to slow down a little. I still had to park on the street, but there were plenty of treadmills to choose from.
I varied my pace a bit and I was struggling to find what worked for me. I did end up finishing up 4 miles in under 44 minutes, so that's good. Maintaining the 11 minute mile training.
My feet went numb again. I made sure to lace up my sneakers much more loosly. It started even earlier tonight. First on my pinkie toe, and 4th toe- on both feet but stronger on my left. Then it was the 3rd-5th toes on each foot, plus the ball of each foot. I kept trying to stretch out my toes as I was running but it wasn't really helping. I'll need to figure that one out.
I realized that this happens more on a treadmill than it does outside. The only time it happened while running outside that I can remember was the 10K on Saturday. And that started after mile 4. I don't remember it happening outside otherwise. But on a treadmill? All the time! I remember doing the eliptical machine before and it happening then. The same motion and pressure on my feet without the pounding. And my feet go numb almost every single time I have been on an eliptical. I don't think its my gait. I don't know why.
After running I did a GREAT stretch for a while. Then I did a really good ab workout again and did the plank posture again too, this time for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Tonight I did weights too. I did all upper body. On the machines, I did the tri press and shoulder press. Then I went back to the hand weights. I did biceps curls and hammer curls, back, shoulders, tri dips, upright row. Yeah, I won't be able to wash my hair tomorrow!
But I feel good right now. Nervous about the long run this weekend. Bummed about the weather. It is going to snow again, Friday night into Saturday.. up to a few inches. So again, I won't be able to run outside. I can't wait until the weather clears up.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Rest Today
This morning when I woke up, I could walk! SO after the workout I did, that was a good thing and I was happy! I could feel it but not too badly.
But I was SO tired today. Not just physically tired but mentally exhausted as well. It was tough to finish up the day at work. I was just fried.
I was originally planning to go to the gym for a 2 mile run, then hit the pool for a bit. I changed my mind on both, went straight home from work, put on sweats and laid down on the sofa for the night. I needed the night off.
I think I need to plan a little bit more rest in my schedule. But I have been good about listening to what my body needs without using it as an excuse or taking advantage of it. I did take time off over Christmas, but I think because of that, I did better than I expected with the 10K.
And I did do 4 miles last night and I'm planning on another 4 tomorrow, as well as weight training both nights. But when I get this tire, I have a hard time functioning. I was there today.
So I'm taking this break and tomorrow I'll be back on it.
But I was SO tired today. Not just physically tired but mentally exhausted as well. It was tough to finish up the day at work. I was just fried.
I was originally planning to go to the gym for a 2 mile run, then hit the pool for a bit. I changed my mind on both, went straight home from work, put on sweats and laid down on the sofa for the night. I needed the night off.
I think I need to plan a little bit more rest in my schedule. But I have been good about listening to what my body needs without using it as an excuse or taking advantage of it. I did take time off over Christmas, but I think because of that, I did better than I expected with the 10K.
And I did do 4 miles last night and I'm planning on another 4 tomorrow, as well as weight training both nights. But when I get this tire, I have a hard time functioning. I was there today.
So I'm taking this break and tomorrow I'll be back on it.
Monday, January 3, 2011
What a Workout!
I was at the gym tonight straight from work. DAMN! I knew New Years would make a difference, but tonight was just CRAZY! I couldn't even get a spot in the lot and had to park on the street! After I changed, I got the one and only open treadmill. And they a lot of treadmills! I really didn't expect it to be quite that busy.
I ended up getting in a great 4 mile run. I had to slow down my pace for a bit. I started out at 5.5 and at about 1 1/2 miles, I slowed down to 5.3. I was doing ok at that pace and at around 2.75 I went back to 5.5. Then around 3.25 I push it to 5.8 and for the last quarter mile I got it up to 6.0. That's the fastest pace I've done on the treadmill so far.
Overall, I did 4 miles in 43:30 which worked out to a 10:52 pace. So for me, that's really really good! And I felt good when I was done. I had a great time stretching too.
From there I pushed myself with an amazing ab workout. I can feel it! And then I moved to the weight room. I did the leg press, leg curls and leg extensions and then I grabbed some hand weights and did some squats and lunges for a bit. I'm a little nervous that I won't be able to walk tomorrow!
But I feel good. I'm glad I pushed myself. And then when I have my long run this weekend, my legs will be better from the workout today. I am going to sleep so well tonight and I can't wait! :)
I ended up getting in a great 4 mile run. I had to slow down my pace for a bit. I started out at 5.5 and at about 1 1/2 miles, I slowed down to 5.3. I was doing ok at that pace and at around 2.75 I went back to 5.5. Then around 3.25 I push it to 5.8 and for the last quarter mile I got it up to 6.0. That's the fastest pace I've done on the treadmill so far.
Overall, I did 4 miles in 43:30 which worked out to a 10:52 pace. So for me, that's really really good! And I felt good when I was done. I had a great time stretching too.
From there I pushed myself with an amazing ab workout. I can feel it! And then I moved to the weight room. I did the leg press, leg curls and leg extensions and then I grabbed some hand weights and did some squats and lunges for a bit. I'm a little nervous that I won't be able to walk tomorrow!
But I feel good. I'm glad I pushed myself. And then when I have my long run this weekend, my legs will be better from the workout today. I am going to sleep so well tonight and I can't wait! :)
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Relaxing Sunday
Still waiting for the results to be posted on CoolRunning.com. Oh well. I've been checking CONSTANTLY! :) At least I know I'm roughly 1:09, so that's good.
Originally my plan today was to hit the gym for a legs and abs workout then hit the pool for some laps. That plan fell apart. I'm not super sore from yesterday's race, but I think I just need the break.
Tomorrow night I'll be back at the gym to get my run in, but I am going to change my strength training day from Sunday's to Monday's and do legs and abs on Monday nights. I think my body just needs a rest after the long runs on Saturdays. Then on Wednesday nights, my plan is to do strength training again, but abs and all upper body work (back, chest, bi's and tri's). That way I'll be getting everything in, but my legs will have enough time to heal from my Monday night work out before my next long run on Saturday, and they will still have rest AFTER the long run.
I FINALLY started sleeping well again. All 3 days on this weekend I set my alarm for 8am. That was pretty good. Not sleeping in too late and getting back to a regular schedule. Hopefull the bit of insomnia I've had for weeks is over. That would be WONDERFUL!
I'm so glad I did the 10K yesterday. I feel good about it. I'm proud of what I accomplished and of the progress I've made in running. It was great to share it with friends and have a few of them standing just by the finish line as I was rounding the corner, cheering me on!
Last night I realized something too. My time. Generally for my 5K's, I have been at 35 minutes. The Womatuck one I did in October, the super hilly course that I didn't stop on once, my time was 35:01. But for yesterday on the 10K, I walked along the beach for maybe 1/4-1/2 mile stretch and my time was 1:09. That's double my 5K time WITH me walking on the beach! I kept the pace for the whole 6 miles on average. I'm REALLY happy with those results. That's a REALLY big deal for me. I'm so happy with that.
I was super excited last night when I realized that. :)
So today, on my new "rest" day, I'm going to shower, head up to mom's for a homemade pasta dinner that dad is making, and enjoy some meaningless football (since the Pats are already in the playoffs anyway).
Happy Sunday!
Originally my plan today was to hit the gym for a legs and abs workout then hit the pool for some laps. That plan fell apart. I'm not super sore from yesterday's race, but I think I just need the break.
Tomorrow night I'll be back at the gym to get my run in, but I am going to change my strength training day from Sunday's to Monday's and do legs and abs on Monday nights. I think my body just needs a rest after the long runs on Saturdays. Then on Wednesday nights, my plan is to do strength training again, but abs and all upper body work (back, chest, bi's and tri's). That way I'll be getting everything in, but my legs will have enough time to heal from my Monday night work out before my next long run on Saturday, and they will still have rest AFTER the long run.
I FINALLY started sleeping well again. All 3 days on this weekend I set my alarm for 8am. That was pretty good. Not sleeping in too late and getting back to a regular schedule. Hopefull the bit of insomnia I've had for weeks is over. That would be WONDERFUL!
I'm so glad I did the 10K yesterday. I feel good about it. I'm proud of what I accomplished and of the progress I've made in running. It was great to share it with friends and have a few of them standing just by the finish line as I was rounding the corner, cheering me on!
Last night I realized something too. My time. Generally for my 5K's, I have been at 35 minutes. The Womatuck one I did in October, the super hilly course that I didn't stop on once, my time was 35:01. But for yesterday on the 10K, I walked along the beach for maybe 1/4-1/2 mile stretch and my time was 1:09. That's double my 5K time WITH me walking on the beach! I kept the pace for the whole 6 miles on average. I'm REALLY happy with those results. That's a REALLY big deal for me. I'm so happy with that.
I was super excited last night when I realized that. :)
So today, on my new "rest" day, I'm going to shower, head up to mom's for a homemade pasta dinner that dad is making, and enjoy some meaningless football (since the Pats are already in the playoffs anyway).
Happy Sunday!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
New Years Day
Today was such a great day! Joined some friends and headed up to Salisbury for The Hangover Classic. With my cousin meeting us, there were 7 of us. Me and 2 others ran in the 10K too! This was first and a great way to push on in my training.
I did walk for a little bit, but the race had us actually running on the beach! The sand was soft and uneven. I didn't feel comfortable running in it and I didn't want to hurt myself. Right afer we got off the beach was the 4 mile mark and a water stop. I stopped for a second there to grab 2 cups of water, then was back on my way for the rest of the race.
Surprisingly, I felt good. I haven't run that far before, so I'm really proud of myself. I was slow, but considering I walked the beach part and it took a bit to actual pass the start line and even start running because it was SO crowded (the 5K and 10K started together) I still finished at 1:09 and change.
The official time isn't posted yet. I did see 1:09 on the timer when I crossed and I set the timer just as the gun went off (again, before I got to the start and before I started running) and that was 1:09:37. SO I'm happy! I just want to know the official time!
I was a little bummed that they only had one water stop at mile 4 and with the 5K's finishing first and me being slow with the 10K runners, they were completely out of water when I finished! I was SO dehydrated! I had to fly to my car to get my water! It wasn't good.
I had wanted to do the plunge, but by the time I finally go back to the beach after getting my water, it wasn't worth it. Most people had already gone in.
But it was a good day. I got in a long run with friends and I started my new year off in a really good place.
Funny because I NEVER would have thought mid 50's would be too warm, but WOW was it hot! Somewhere betweeen mile 2 and 3, I was dying! I had on capri running pants, a sports bra and a long sleeve running shirt with the sleeves pushed up. I'm REALLY glad that was the sports bra I wore, because it was the kind you can wear alone if you are ok with your belly being exposed. At that point, I really didn't care what was exposed!
So as one of my friends said, "I turned around and Julie was stripping!" Yup, took that long sleeve shirt off and tied it around my waist and did the rest of the race in my bra! Of course I ran past people I knew who have a house in the area and haven't seen them in years. Nice, but whatever. It was a little funny! But hey, at least I have a flat stomach with muscle and I felt better without the shirt on.
Now I am exhausted. At 6:30pm, I'm ready for bed!
I did walk for a little bit, but the race had us actually running on the beach! The sand was soft and uneven. I didn't feel comfortable running in it and I didn't want to hurt myself. Right afer we got off the beach was the 4 mile mark and a water stop. I stopped for a second there to grab 2 cups of water, then was back on my way for the rest of the race.
Surprisingly, I felt good. I haven't run that far before, so I'm really proud of myself. I was slow, but considering I walked the beach part and it took a bit to actual pass the start line and even start running because it was SO crowded (the 5K and 10K started together) I still finished at 1:09 and change.
The official time isn't posted yet. I did see 1:09 on the timer when I crossed and I set the timer just as the gun went off (again, before I got to the start and before I started running) and that was 1:09:37. SO I'm happy! I just want to know the official time!
I was a little bummed that they only had one water stop at mile 4 and with the 5K's finishing first and me being slow with the 10K runners, they were completely out of water when I finished! I was SO dehydrated! I had to fly to my car to get my water! It wasn't good.
I had wanted to do the plunge, but by the time I finally go back to the beach after getting my water, it wasn't worth it. Most people had already gone in.
But it was a good day. I got in a long run with friends and I started my new year off in a really good place.
Funny because I NEVER would have thought mid 50's would be too warm, but WOW was it hot! Somewhere betweeen mile 2 and 3, I was dying! I had on capri running pants, a sports bra and a long sleeve running shirt with the sleeves pushed up. I'm REALLY glad that was the sports bra I wore, because it was the kind you can wear alone if you are ok with your belly being exposed. At that point, I really didn't care what was exposed!
So as one of my friends said, "I turned around and Julie was stripping!" Yup, took that long sleeve shirt off and tied it around my waist and did the rest of the race in my bra! Of course I ran past people I knew who have a house in the area and haven't seen them in years. Nice, but whatever. It was a little funny! But hey, at least I have a flat stomach with muscle and I felt better without the shirt on.
Now I am exhausted. At 6:30pm, I'm ready for bed!
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