Saturday and Monday

I will start with Saturday... We rested on Friday so that we could do 12 on Saturday. Those 11.5 were tough! To start with, I wasn't sure about my tummy and I was really thirsty. There is nothing like rationing water when you are out for 2.5 hours. I mapped a course and it was a little over 12. But we decided to skip running through Chestnut Creek a second time because I wasn't sure what was up with my stomach. We added an extra mile past the Y. Apparently that wasn't enough because when I went home and re-mapped, it was only 11.5. But that run was mentally hard. I didn't think I could do it and so my body must have listened to my mind!

Today though, we did 5 miles with 3-1 intervals. It was great! I loved this run. I felt envigorated when we were finished. I needed a good run to get my confidence back. It has been at least 2 weeks since we've done 5 without any problems. We ended up running the last 5 minutes straight. It took us less than an hour to do the 5 - so I was really thrilled!

Wednesday will be telephone poles with a twist... Tomorrow is weights.

telephone pole wednesday

We did telephone poles today - but only 2.8 miles worth. I'm feeling better that I did on Monday, but still not 100%. I got up extra early to eat my banana and see how I feel. I think that helped calm me down and get me mentally ready. I'm still nervous about 12 on Saturday, but Meg assured me that I am ahead of the game and will be well prepared for Nashville in April. I worry about losing ground since we've had some interruptions in the last few weeks and she said that we are fine. Ok... she's the boss!

Monday 12/1

Krystal, Meg and I were set to run 5 at 5 on Monday. We met at 5, but we only did 3.5. I ended up with some stomach issues and needed to walk the last little bit. The same thing used to happen to me previously and it's started again. I'm not sure what to do about it. I don't know if this is related to the cold I have or if it is the running. I did eat a ton of pizza the night before. But I've probably done that before too. So, I just don't know...

The turkey trot ten

I met Meg at 6 and we did ten. I had a tougher time today, but I contribute it to the Cliff bar I ate in the middle of the night. It sat like a rock in my stomach. I also did the beans and I think I prefer the gel. We went from the Y to River Road and then a little bit on Venice East. I hate the straight and back. I prefer the loops.

So while I was miserable, I will say this, running during sunrise is beautfiul. We headed east and the sky was gorgeous! We ran by some ponds and some fields. I loved the scenery!

Tomorrow? NOTHING!!

11.26

Well, today was my first day off during Thanksgiving break. Meg and I met at 5 and did telephone poles for 4.5 miles. Neither of us were going very fast! The first sprint was the tell-tale sign. She was stiff and I was just slow. I am actually sore from yesterday's workout. Didn't I say something about it not being that bad. But I did up my weights and I can tell.

Tomorrow is supposed to be 10 miles. meg wants to go from the Y to River Road. She thought that would be 10 miles roundtrip. It's not, it's only 8, so we have to add the neighborhood. I am not too excited about running all along Center Road. BORING!! But, then again, I'm never excited. What's up with that?? Maybe a marathon is not for me? Oops. I did NOT say that.

Stay tuned to hear about the Turkey Day 10...

11/25

Weights... the instructor didn't show up but we all punished either other by going on with class. I think our workout was pretty good. The pace wasn't as fast because we were constantly changing straps and such. Tomorrow it's 5 miles...

11/24

Today was supposed to be a 5 mile 3/1 kind of day. But... Meg wasn't feeling well so we ended up walking for 4 miles. We walked at a pretty good clip and I wasn't winded, but it wasn't a stroll either. I should probably run tonight, but I am pretty certain I won't. I guess it's ok to slack off once in a while! I just don't want to get out of the habit.