(Long and Less Long) Runs - 1/1 to 1/7

[Tri Girl]

and yes, I am being sarcastic today

We wouldn't want you any other way! Stay sane!



Amanda- good idea on building back up slowly. You'll get it back in no time!

[alpinerabbit]

New "distance PR" - 12 km yesterday. I need a rest week though. my hip flexors are a bit tender.

[Wahine]

Hey Alpinerabbit,

It's great to see that you're up to 12 km. 3 more to go and you'll be at your goal of 15. For your rest week try to just do a couple of runs, really light intensity and short 30 min max. OR you could cross train with the elliptical or better yet, you live in a great place for cross country skiing!!
(PS - can I come visit you one day?)

As for me, my last real run was on Thursday, 4 miles or so, low intensity with 30 sec fast intervals to regain form without taxing the system too much. I'm a huge fan of high turnover drills and intervals.

Yesterday I had my VO2 max testing done on the run and bike. It was the typical good news/bads news scenario but well worth the money, time and pain. I won't bore you with the details. Summary: all the type of training that I love - aerobic distance, I perform really well metabolically in those areas. But once you kick up the intensity as would be required for hills on the bike or big gear riding, I SUCK Well, makes it easy to figure out what to work on.

Happy running everyone. I get a day off today.

[alpinerabbit]

Hi Wahine,

I will cash in on your help the week after next. I am really a bit worn - I was a good girl over the christmas hols and then last week, so next week would be justified as a rest week. Yes, that's true, only 3K more to go. Those 12 were not too too hard, just my hips started giving me the occasional stitch in the end. But I was too high on the HR (more like 155 but it felt comfortable!!).

Cross country skiing - I would love to have a go at that, but there is no snow at all in the lowlands. I'd have to travel for the weekend to get to see snow. Hope we'll have some soon, at least for decoration.

You are very welcome to visit should you pass by Switzerland

[Wahine]

Alpinerabbit,

We used to go to Europe a lot when my DH was active in research, (he would often get asked to come work at various Universities for consultation purposes), but alas he has retired from this work and we are building a house. No funds to go to Europe. But one day....

[kaybee]

Eight miles yesterday. It was one of those rare runs when everything just feel into place and I felt strong and confident, one of those days when you say "Yes, THIS is why I do this!" Even the hills were easier, AND I've found a goal race -- the Chattanooga Half on March 3. It's only 40 minutes away, so no traveling or boarding of my furry guys. I can do the race and get home before noon. I love having a plan.

Stay healthy, ladies!

KB

[Aggie_Ama]

Yesterday DH and I rode 15.18 miles in 20 mph winds. We knew we didn't have much time to keep riding, so we came home and put on our running shoes. We ran around our neighborhood, which has some rolling hills. It was a little over 20 minutes, about 2 miles. I couldn't handle any longer, it was cold!

We really want to do a duathalon this year, I should probably try running after cycling more.

I am impressed with all the long runs, I need to build back up. With a little work I hope to be back in the 4-5 mile range in the next month.