I had planned 2.5 miles today and 3 on Thursday, but I was feeling so good today, I did the 3 miles today. I think it might be better to ease up on Thursday, anyway, since my 10k is on Saturday. Also, the 2.5 miles might be on a treadmill, so I'd rather not go far on that.
It was a beautiful day for a run. Mid-fifties, medium wind.
I increased my cadence to the next notch and used a 163bpm Podrunner podcast called Tiger by the Tail. I love when this happens. As I was starting my last stretch up a long incline, the mood intensified. It felt like it sped up, but it didn't. I did, though!
1 bunny
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Slight change of plans...
Today was a chilly but otherwise good day for a run. It was 41F when I got outside, so I was dressed pretty warmly. By the end of the run, it was still only 45F, but the sun was up, so I felt too warm. I wore cold weather running pants and a long sleeved running shirt. I also started with gloves, but those came off after a few miles. I just stuffed them under my iFitness belt and all was well.
My original goal was 8 miles for today. Mother nature delayed me a little more than I had wanted to, so I changed my goal to 1:30. It turns out, if it not were for a special encounter, I would have finished 8 miles before the 1:30 mark.
I was running down an asphalt path that has a very steep hill. It's not very long, but steep. So, I was just concentrating on getting up the hill, not looking to the top. At the top, there is a sharp curve that goes around some brush. When I got around the curve, about 20 feet in front of me, frozen and staring at me, was a young-ish whitetail buck. After a second or so, he turned down the path and started running away. So, I started up running again behind him. Then he veered to the right and over a wire fence. I took a few more steps and turned around. In the field where he probably came from was a doe, staring intently at me. Then, I looked over to where the buck had gone and noticed he had two little ones with him. I was far enough away, but the doe wasn't taking any chances. She very cautiously moved bit by bit toward her family. Eventually, she too jumped the fence and the family was reunited and they headed off across the field. It was breathtaking. There are often deer and deer tracks in this area, but I've never encountered them so closely! It was amazing and invigorating!
That actually did pick me up some. I was starting to drag and was wondering if I would make my goal. But seeing those deer gave me a second wind. On the street that the path leads to, I ran right by a dead racoon. Not quite as exciting as the live deer! Ha!
It turns out that in those 1:30, I ran 7.73 miles. Considering I stopped for about 4 minutes to watch the deer, I don't think that is that bad. I used 160 and 159bpm podcasts today.
Tomorrow will definitely be a day to rest. In addition to the run today, I spent around 7 hours at an amusement park with family and friends. Of course that included a lot of walking and even some running after kids!
1 bunny
4 deer
My original goal was 8 miles for today. Mother nature delayed me a little more than I had wanted to, so I changed my goal to 1:30. It turns out, if it not were for a special encounter, I would have finished 8 miles before the 1:30 mark.
I was running down an asphalt path that has a very steep hill. It's not very long, but steep. So, I was just concentrating on getting up the hill, not looking to the top. At the top, there is a sharp curve that goes around some brush. When I got around the curve, about 20 feet in front of me, frozen and staring at me, was a young-ish whitetail buck. After a second or so, he turned down the path and started running away. So, I started up running again behind him. Then he veered to the right and over a wire fence. I took a few more steps and turned around. In the field where he probably came from was a doe, staring intently at me. Then, I looked over to where the buck had gone and noticed he had two little ones with him. I was far enough away, but the doe wasn't taking any chances. She very cautiously moved bit by bit toward her family. Eventually, she too jumped the fence and the family was reunited and they headed off across the field. It was breathtaking. There are often deer and deer tracks in this area, but I've never encountered them so closely! It was amazing and invigorating!
That actually did pick me up some. I was starting to drag and was wondering if I would make my goal. But seeing those deer gave me a second wind. On the street that the path leads to, I ran right by a dead racoon. Not quite as exciting as the live deer! Ha!
It turns out that in those 1:30, I ran 7.73 miles. Considering I stopped for about 4 minutes to watch the deer, I don't think that is that bad. I used 160 and 159bpm podcasts today.
Tomorrow will definitely be a day to rest. In addition to the run today, I spent around 7 hours at an amusement park with family and friends. Of course that included a lot of walking and even some running after kids!
1 bunny
4 deer
Friday, September 24, 2010
Cooler and windy
Autumn is definitely on its way in. Today was 53F and pretty windy. I did get out for my 3 mile run that had been postponed from yesterday thanks to rain and being the day after my last run. I could do back-to-back 3 mile runs, but I don't need to. I could tell the cooler temps + the wind together were getting close to sparking some asthma. I guess I have to get used to the cooling weather. At least I didn't get all the way to wheezing.
I thought I was going really slow, but I ended up at 10:44min/mile at an average hear rate of 161. Actually maybe a bit high, since it looks like at my fastest points, the HRM was losing contact. I guess I'm not meant to run 9min/mile!
One week until my 10k! I ordered a shirt with my half marathon number on it. I hope it won't be too cold to wear it. Maybe I could wear it over another shirt if it's too cold. But, this way I won't have to pin on my number and risk tearing it off by accident (this was an issue for my 20k). Also, I'll have a personalized run shirt!
1 bunny
I thought I was going really slow, but I ended up at 10:44min/mile at an average hear rate of 161. Actually maybe a bit high, since it looks like at my fastest points, the HRM was losing contact. I guess I'm not meant to run 9min/mile!
One week until my 10k! I ordered a shirt with my half marathon number on it. I hope it won't be too cold to wear it. Maybe I could wear it over another shirt if it's too cold. But, this way I won't have to pin on my number and risk tearing it off by accident (this was an issue for my 20k). Also, I'll have a personalized run shirt!
1 bunny
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Stage 6 completed... again!
I don't know if I made any real progress, but I completed Stage 6 of New Rules of Lifting for Women again. This B workout was better than the A one two days ago. No AMRAP!
Stage 6B5-2
Warm-up - FBB (10:10)
Reverse Lunge, One DB at Shoulder - 2x10 @25#
DB 2-pt Row - 2x10 @37.5#
DB Push Press - 2x10 @25# each hand
Hip Thrust - 2x10 @25# (subbed for back extension)
Hanging Leg Raise - 2x10
Stage 6B5-2
Warm-up - FBB (10:10)
Reverse Lunge, One DB at Shoulder - 2x10 @25#
DB 2-pt Row - 2x10 @37.5#
DB Push Press - 2x10 @25# each hand
Hip Thrust - 2x10 @25# (subbed for back extension)
Hanging Leg Raise - 2x10
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Nice fast-ish run!
It wasn't raining today, yay! Although, I did feel a few drops. It was so humid and hazy, I think they kind of materialized out of the air not too far above me.
I felt like I was taking it pretty fast, but that felt good. My average heart rate was 162 over 2.5 miles running section. Funny, I also ran to a 162bpm Podrunner podcast!
I averaged 10:21min/mile. Not too shabby for me!
I felt like I was taking it pretty fast, but that felt good. My average heart rate was 162 over 2.5 miles running section. Funny, I also ran to a 162bpm Podrunner podcast!
I averaged 10:21min/mile. Not too shabby for me!
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