Monday, February 27, 2012
Week 10
For most of the week, I was still dealing with foot pain. I iced my foot every evening, and I tried to keep weight off of my heel. Since I couldn't run, I did a lot of cycling.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Week 9 - another failure
I was finally feeling better, so I started Week 9 with a two mile run on Valentine's day.
And then I ran 5 miles on Wednesday. The run felt great.
Thursday morning, I woke up with some pain in my left foot. As the day went on, the pain got worse. It really hurt to put pressure on my heel, and the pain wrapped around to the outer side of my foot below my ankle. I skipped my 2 mile run that evening.
On Friday, I asked my friend Joel (a physical therapist) about my foot pain. He said that it was probably an inflamed peroneal tendon. His advice was "ice, ice, and more ice". My 8 mile run on Saturday was out of the question. I rode 21 miles on the bike instead. I figured I could still get some long cardio time in and work my legs without putting much pressure on that tendon.
I'm not going to run until my foot is feeling better, so I plan to bike a lot more for now. I have 10 weeks until my half marathon, and I'm eager to get back on track with my training.
And then I ran 5 miles on Wednesday. The run felt great.
Thursday morning, I woke up with some pain in my left foot. As the day went on, the pain got worse. It really hurt to put pressure on my heel, and the pain wrapped around to the outer side of my foot below my ankle. I skipped my 2 mile run that evening.
On Friday, I asked my friend Joel (a physical therapist) about my foot pain. He said that it was probably an inflamed peroneal tendon. His advice was "ice, ice, and more ice". My 8 mile run on Saturday was out of the question. I rode 21 miles on the bike instead. I figured I could still get some long cardio time in and work my legs without putting much pressure on that tendon.
I'm not going to run until my foot is feeling better, so I plan to bike a lot more for now. I have 10 weeks until my half marathon, and I'm eager to get back on track with my training.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Week 8 - Fail
I felt a cold coming on Monday, but I really didn't want to miss my run that day and get off schedule. I planned my route, so that I could stop at Walgreens about midway through my run and pick up some Airborne. While I felt better shortly after my run, the head cold and sinus pressure got worse by the evening.
I rode the spin bike on Tuesday evening rather than running outside. because I still thought that I might be getting a cold, so I thought that staying in might keep me well. I had dinner plans on Wednesday, so I knew that was a skip day. I had the best of intentions to run after work on Thursday, but I ended up at the urgent care. I was afraid that I might have strep, because my boss had it last week. The strep test came back negative, but the doctor said I definitely had an infection. I left with a prescription for a week's worth of antibiotics and strict orders not to leave the house for 24-48 hours. I didn't feel too bad on Friday, so I used that day to get things done around the house. I wanted to go for a run so bad, but I knew it was best to stay inside and get 100% better. Just as I felt my infection was clearing up, I got hit with an awful cold on Saturday. The weekend was a total loss. I couldn't even get up enough energy to hop on the spin bike for a quick workout.
I'm definitely disappointed that I only did one of my four runs this week. Fortunately, though, it was an easy week on my training program. I may modify my longer runs this week, so that I can ease back into my training. Hopefully, I'll feel well enough to start Week 9 tomorrow.
I rode the spin bike on Tuesday evening rather than running outside. because I still thought that I might be getting a cold, so I thought that staying in might keep me well. I had dinner plans on Wednesday, so I knew that was a skip day. I had the best of intentions to run after work on Thursday, but I ended up at the urgent care. I was afraid that I might have strep, because my boss had it last week. The strep test came back negative, but the doctor said I definitely had an infection. I left with a prescription for a week's worth of antibiotics and strict orders not to leave the house for 24-48 hours. I didn't feel too bad on Friday, so I used that day to get things done around the house. I wanted to go for a run so bad, but I knew it was best to stay inside and get 100% better. Just as I felt my infection was clearing up, I got hit with an awful cold on Saturday. The weekend was a total loss. I couldn't even get up enough energy to hop on the spin bike for a quick workout.
I'm definitely disappointed that I only did one of my four runs this week. Fortunately, though, it was an easy week on my training program. I may modify my longer runs this week, so that I can ease back into my training. Hopefully, I'll feel well enough to start Week 9 tomorrow.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Week 7
I started the week with a 2 mile run on Sunday afternoon. I always run alone, but Brad joined me that day. He's going to do the marathon relay with some of his coworkers.
My second run was after work on Tuesday. I did 4 miles, and the weather was gorgeous! 63 degrees at 6:00pm on January 30th! I wore shorts, a tank, and a light jacket. I probably could have run without the jacket, because I got a little warm about halfway through.
I had another 2 mile run after work on Wednesday. It was another beautiful evening!
This morning (Saturday), I ran 8 miles! That was my longest run ever! I felt really good, and I only stopped for a few seconds around mile 5 to get a fresh piece of gum. I don't know if chewing gum while running is a good or bad habit, but I always chew gum while working out. I think I do it, because it keeps my mouth from getting dry. By about mile 7, my left hip started getting a little sore. This evening, it's still a little achy. I plan to get in the whirlpool during halftime of the Thunder game. Maybe the heat and circulating water will help it out.
12 weeks until the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon!
My second run was after work on Tuesday. I did 4 miles, and the weather was gorgeous! 63 degrees at 6:00pm on January 30th! I wore shorts, a tank, and a light jacket. I probably could have run without the jacket, because I got a little warm about halfway through.
I had another 2 mile run after work on Wednesday. It was another beautiful evening!
This morning (Saturday), I ran 8 miles! That was my longest run ever! I felt really good, and I only stopped for a few seconds around mile 5 to get a fresh piece of gum. I don't know if chewing gum while running is a good or bad habit, but I always chew gum while working out. I think I do it, because it keeps my mouth from getting dry. By about mile 7, my left hip started getting a little sore. This evening, it's still a little achy. I plan to get in the whirlpool during halftime of the Thunder game. Maybe the heat and circulating water will help it out.
12 weeks until the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Week 6
Week 6 - my last week of running 3 days/week. I'll be doing 4 days/week from here on.
I started the week with a 5 mile run on Tuesday. I hurried home from work, changed clothes, and headed out pretty quickly, because I wanted to beat a storm that was moving in from the southwest. I did beat the rain by about 15 minutes, but the lightening definitely picked up during my last mile.
I ran 4 miles after work on Thursday. I could really tell this day that it's starting to stay a little bit lighter longer in the evenings. I've been so used to running my last couple miles in the dark, but it stayed fairly light through my entire run.
My long run was 6 miles on Saturday. It was in the 30s but sunny. I wound my way through the neighborhoods north and west of my house. At about mile 4, I made my way back by my house to grab a quick drink from a water bottle that I had put out on the porch before my run. The last couple miles seemed pretty easy.
I started the week with a 5 mile run on Tuesday. I hurried home from work, changed clothes, and headed out pretty quickly, because I wanted to beat a storm that was moving in from the southwest. I did beat the rain by about 15 minutes, but the lightening definitely picked up during my last mile.
I ran 4 miles after work on Thursday. I could really tell this day that it's starting to stay a little bit lighter longer in the evenings. I've been so used to running my last couple miles in the dark, but it stayed fairly light through my entire run.
My long run was 6 miles on Saturday. It was in the 30s but sunny. I wound my way through the neighborhoods north and west of my house. At about mile 4, I made my way back by my house to grab a quick drink from a water bottle that I had put out on the porch before my run. The last couple miles seemed pretty easy.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Training plan
Nicole at Running in Heels invited people to post their training plans and participate in a link-up on her blog. Below is the training plan that I got from Runner's World Smart Coach I sometimes shift days forward or back, depending on my schedule and the weather. In addition to running, I do boot camp every Monday/Friday morning. I teach that class with two other instructors, so I teach every third class and am a student the other days. I also take a power/strength class on Wednesday mornings. When my schedule allows, I also try to get to a yoga class on Tuesday evenings.
Sun, 12/18/2011 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Wed, 12/21/2011 - Tempo Run, Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2 Mi; Cool
Sat, 12/24/2011 - Long Run, Dist: 4 Mi
WEEK 2: 12 Mi
Sun, 12/25/2011 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Tues, 12/27/2011 - Speedwork, Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2x1600 w/800 jogs; Cool
Thurs, 12/29/2011 - Long Run, Dist: 5 Mi
WEEK 3: 13 Mi
Sat, 12/31/2011 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
Mon, 1/2/2012 - Tempo Run, Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2 Mi; Cool
Wed, 1/4/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 5 Mi
WEEK 4: 11 Mi
Fri, 1/6/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
Sun, 1/8/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Fri, 1/13/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
WEEK 5: 14 Mi
Sun, 1/15/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
Wed, 1/18/2012 - Tempo Run, Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2 Mi; Cool
Sat, 1/21/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 6 Mi
WEEK 6: 15 Mi
Tues, 1/24/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 5 Mi
Thurs, 1/26/2012 - Speedwork, Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2x1600 w/800 jogs; Cool
Sat, 1/28/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 6 Mi
WEEK 7: 16 Mi
Mon, 1/30/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Wed, 2/1/2012 - Tempo Run, Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2 Mi; Cool
Thu, 2/2/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Sat, 2/4/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 8 Mi
WEEK 8: 13 Mi
Mon, 2/6/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Wed, 2/8/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Thu, 2/9/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Sat, 2/11/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
WEEK 9: 17 Mi
Mon, 2/13/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Wed, 2/15/2012 - Tempo Run, Dist: 5 Mi, inc Warm; 3 Mi; Cool
Thu, 2/16/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Sat, 2/18/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 8 Mi
WEEK 10: 17 Mi
Mon, 2/20/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Wed, 2/22/2012 - Speedwork, Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2x1600 w/800 jogs; Cool
Thu, 2/23/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Sat, 2/25/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 8 Mi
WEEK 11: 18 Mi
Mon, 2/27/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Wed, 2/29/2012 - Tempo Run, Dist: 5 Mi, inc Warm; 3 Mi; Cool
Thu, 3/1/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Sat, 3/3/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 9 Mi
WEEK 12: 15 Mi
Mon, 3/5/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
Wed, 3/7/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
Thu, 3/8/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Sat, 3/10/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
WEEK 13: 19 Mi
Mon, 3/12/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Wed, 3/14/2012 - Tempo Run, Dist: 5 Mi, inc Warm; 3 Mi; Cool
Thu, 3/15/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Sat, 3/17/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 10 Mi
WEEK 14: 20 Mi
Mon 3/19/2012 Easy Run Dist: 3 Mi @12:03
Wed 3/21/2012 Speedwork Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2x1600 in 9:49 w/800 jogs; Cool
Thu 3/22/2012 Easy Run Dist: 3 Mi @12:03
Sat 3/24/2012 Long Run Dist: 10 Mi @12:03
WEEK 15: 22 Mi
Mon, 3/26/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Wed, 3/28/2012 - Tempo Run, Dist: 6 Mi, inc Warm; 4 Mi; Cool
Thu, 3/29/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Sat, 3/31/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 11 Mi
WEEK 16: 17 Mi
Mon, 4/2/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
Wed, 4/4/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
Thu, 4/5/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 4 Mi
Sat, 4/7/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 5 Mi
WEEK 17: 23 Mi
Mon, 4/9/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Wed, 4/11/2012 - Tempo Run, Dist: 6 Mi, inc Warm; 4 Mi; Cool
Thu, 4/12/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Sat, 4/14/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 11 Mi
WEEK 18: 24 Mi
Mon, 4/16/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Wed, 4/18/2012 - Speedwork, Dist: 6 Mi, inc Warm; 3x1600 w/800 jogs; Cool
Thu, 4/19/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 3 Mi
Sat, 4/21/2012 - Long Run, Dist: 12 Mi
WEEK 19: 19 Mi
Tue, 4/24/2012 - Easy Run, Dist: 2 Mi
Thu, 4/26/2012 - Speedwork, Dist: 4 Mi, inc Warm; 2x1600 w/800 jogs; Cool
Sun, 4/29/2012 - Half Marathon Race Day, 13.1 Mi
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Week 5
I started Week 5 with a 4 mile run last Sunday. It was a windy day here in Oklahoma (20-25mph south wind), so I decided to run on the indoor jogging track at my church. The track is on the second floor and overlooks the basketball court. 19 laps equals 1 mile, so I had to do 76 laps. I was the only one on the track, so I switched directions after each mile. I also distracted myself from running by watching my husband and his friends playing basketball below me.
I did another 4 mile run on Wednesday evening. I ran outside after work.
My long run was 6 miles on Saturday. It was cold (33 degrees), but it wasn't windy! That's a rarity in Oklahoma! Without the wind, the temperature didn't seem as cold as it was.
14 weeks to go!
I did another 4 mile run on Wednesday evening. I ran outside after work.
My long run was 6 miles on Saturday. It was cold (33 degrees), but it wasn't windy! That's a rarity in Oklahoma! Without the wind, the temperature didn't seem as cold as it was.
14 weeks to go!
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