I finished my first week of training, and I must say that it went quite well. I finished just under 71 miles for the week, and it felt like 40. That must be a sign from mother earth right?
After my long run with Sarah this weekend, I feel like a trail queen. We ran 18 on the trail at a good speed, and I was still able to knock out 6 at recovery (8:35 pace) like Saturday had not happened! It's a sign right?!
I guess I'll believe what I want to!
M: 5.55
T: 8 w/ 4 in intervals 4/ pm
W: 7.42
Th: 7 (Towers) / 5.55 pm
F: 9.41 (got lost)
Sat: 18 on Blue Sky
Sun: 6 recovery
Total: 70.93
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Friday, August 5, 2011
Please make NO assumptions about me
Controversy is fluttering about! A recent blog post recently criticized a group fun run known as 24HoT (24 Hours of Towers). I was a participant in this group, and had a fabulous time with some of my favorite friends. The blogger is an ultra runner as well, and commented on our running in the heat...specifically one runner...me...saying that they wanted to suck on some ice. The blogger eluded to the assumption that myself and my friend must be inexperience. Nothing could be farther from the truth! I have been at long distance running a long time (my first 24hr was in 1994), and my friend has had finishes in 3 100 milers in the past 12 months, top finishes in 50 milers and 50K's.
The fact of the matter is that we were on our last lap for a while, and we always bitch back and forth to each other when doing our runs. We love to dream of that Big City Burrito while we run. It doesn't mean we're not enjoying ourselves...we just find the banter funny. In fact after my hot lap I sat down, ate huge burger and mozz sticks, jumped in the rez, and downed two beers before heading up for my final and best lap. No ice bandana or hat needed. I did learn from my previous lap and took a full pack of water though I barely used it. I know my limitations, and my strengths.
I hope this clears up any confusion of what we were doing, and what qualifications have.
The fact of the matter is that we were on our last lap for a while, and we always bitch back and forth to each other when doing our runs. We love to dream of that Big City Burrito while we run. It doesn't mean we're not enjoying ourselves...we just find the banter funny. In fact after my hot lap I sat down, ate huge burger and mozz sticks, jumped in the rez, and downed two beers before heading up for my final and best lap. No ice bandana or hat needed. I did learn from my previous lap and took a full pack of water though I barely used it. I know my limitations, and my strengths.
I hope this clears up any confusion of what we were doing, and what qualifications have.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Ghost Town 38.5 2011
Well....I have to say that my running is off to a much better start this year than last year. Last year began with me dropping from the entrants at GT due to a lack of babysitter. Than medical issues, and injuries...BOOOOOOOO! I was determined to not repeat a bad start.
All of that said....I went to Hillsboro 15 pounds over my race weight...crap...I weighed more that Nick Pedatella. I was also SEVERELY undertrained. Since I can't run by myself, I decided to make it a fun run with my friend Kristel....which it turned out to be till mile 32ish. We still finished in great shape and tied for 2nd woman OA.
This was awesome, due to the fun time I had with great freinds, but little did I know the best was yet to come. The best was that I was totally recovered by Tuesday, and I had my best week of running in over a year! My hammy is feeling 98%, and more importantly I feel mentally there! I'm ready to wupp some ass, in a nice way of course!
Ghost Town started off the year in best way possible! Thanks to Kristel, Pete, Nick, Nick's sister, Mary, Jen, Jim, Chris G., Kari, Susan, Matt, and everyone else. A SUPER GRACIAS to my Chris my hubby for heading up the home front! Te amo!
All of that said....I went to Hillsboro 15 pounds over my race weight...crap...I weighed more that Nick Pedatella. I was also SEVERELY undertrained. Since I can't run by myself, I decided to make it a fun run with my friend Kristel....which it turned out to be till mile 32ish. We still finished in great shape and tied for 2nd woman OA.
This was awesome, due to the fun time I had with great freinds, but little did I know the best was yet to come. The best was that I was totally recovered by Tuesday, and I had my best week of running in over a year! My hammy is feeling 98%, and more importantly I feel mentally there! I'm ready to wupp some ass, in a nice way of course!
Ghost Town started off the year in best way possible! Thanks to Kristel, Pete, Nick, Nick's sister, Mary, Jen, Jim, Chris G., Kari, Susan, Matt, and everyone else. A SUPER GRACIAS to my Chris my hubby for heading up the home front! Te amo!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
It's been a while
Well I've started PT for what turns out to be my hammy's tendon. It has too much scar tissue. So Terry is sticking needles in my hamstring and working the tendon. It is feeling slightly better, but I want results now! I know I should be patient, and let it work itself out. Still it is hard to do that.
I'm following Pete's schedule for Big Horn, and I hope that I'm up for it in about a month and a week. The good thing is that I'm finally on the entrants list. I was getting really worried.
So the next 5-6 weeks will be filled with running , stretching, and needles:)
I'm following Pete's schedule for Big Horn, and I hope that I'm up for it in about a month and a week. The good thing is that I'm finally on the entrants list. I was getting really worried.
So the next 5-6 weeks will be filled with running , stretching, and needles:)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
update
Well....It turns out that I have a hole in my heart. Good news is that they won't close it up. It was most likely the cause of my episode, but they can't say that for sure.
Personally...the year has not gone well. I'm lacking my running mojo. Not that I'm not wanting to run, but I've been sucking balls at it recently. Maybe there is a Viagra for running. I know it is just a phase, and will cycle itself through. Maybe when spring comes all will be anew. Either that or I'll be stepping on a bunch of rattlesnakes with my luck!
Personally...the year has not gone well. I'm lacking my running mojo. Not that I'm not wanting to run, but I've been sucking balls at it recently. Maybe there is a Viagra for running. I know it is just a phase, and will cycle itself through. Maybe when spring comes all will be anew. Either that or I'll be stepping on a bunch of rattlesnakes with my luck!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
What's up with January?!
Well things haven't gone well this month. First my aching ass, then missing Ghost Town, and then the scary week.
Last Wednesday I was talking to another mom at preschool when all of a sudden I developed tunnel vision, and my head went blank and I couldn't get any words to come out of my mouth. This last for all of 3-4 minutes. I went to the doctor and they sent me for an immediate MRI. Luckily that came back clear. My GP told me I shouldn't drive until the diagnosis was in or 6 months, whichever came first. I went to a neurologist on Monday, and he was pretty sure that it was a migrain, but wanted more tests to be sure. Luckily the neurologist said that he didn't see why I shouldn't be able to drive. Not that I drive a ton, but with Chris working so much driving can be at time extremely convenient. Thank goodness the month is almost over!
Last Wednesday I was talking to another mom at preschool when all of a sudden I developed tunnel vision, and my head went blank and I couldn't get any words to come out of my mouth. This last for all of 3-4 minutes. I went to the doctor and they sent me for an immediate MRI. Luckily that came back clear. My GP told me I shouldn't drive until the diagnosis was in or 6 months, whichever came first. I went to a neurologist on Monday, and he was pretty sure that it was a migrain, but wanted more tests to be sure. Luckily the neurologist said that he didn't see why I shouldn't be able to drive. Not that I drive a ton, but with Chris working so much driving can be at time extremely convenient. Thank goodness the month is almost over!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Yeah my butt feels better!
So for the past two to three months I've had issues with my piriformis. It has been irritating. It feels like a sore muscle. I could still run on it, but I was not setting any records to say the least. So per my friend Pete's suggestion, I started sitting on tennis balls, and per my friend Dana's suggestion, I've been stretching it religiously every night. I wouldn't say it is a 100%, but it is 80% better. At least Chris won't come home from Trinidad to hear me whine about my aching ass.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to test this breakthrough at Ghost Town this weekend. I am slightly bummed, because I think I could have given it a good go. I do hope Marie kicks some major piriformis, and takes the thing. She's a much more talented runner than she gives herself credit for.
Technically, I've started training for the Colorado marathon, but my first week was a wash, though this week has gone much better. Maybe because my butt feels better. As of right now, I'm worried that sub 3 might not be an option this May. I'm sticking with the plan, and going to go day by day.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to test this breakthrough at Ghost Town this weekend. I am slightly bummed, because I think I could have given it a good go. I do hope Marie kicks some major piriformis, and takes the thing. She's a much more talented runner than she gives herself credit for.
Technically, I've started training for the Colorado marathon, but my first week was a wash, though this week has gone much better. Maybe because my butt feels better. As of right now, I'm worried that sub 3 might not be an option this May. I'm sticking with the plan, and going to go day by day.
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