Long and Less Long Runs: 4-9 to 4-15

[alpinerabbit]

Mine did too from an extended hill climb on Sunday.

I had a 4 day weekend which I sort of, but not entirely, used to the best training effect. Friday I did all 3 disciplines, morning swim and later on a brick; Saturday I went shopping and Sunday running.
Monday felt nauseous and decided to be a house goddess instead of riding.

The weather would have been perfect.

Instead I had a call from an old friend who used to be the biggest couch potato and beer drinker, now he's doing IM Lanzarote in 6 weeks

[tattiefritter]

Managed to contain myself to 3 miles only which is a bit of an achievement in itself. Stride felt very choppy to start with but I relaxed into it after about a mile, I then had one of those running is easy and I could go on forever moments (strange since I am feeling tired) so I promptly speeded up a bit and really enjoyed the last two miles. Three miles in 25 minutes without really stressing myself too much.

My training log shows that I have passed the 100 running miles mark for 2007 (101 miles ran as of today), I'm quite pleased after doing only 11 miles in the whole of Feb due to my ankle problems. My original target of 500 miles may be a little optimistic but I did 340 last year so I'm going to shoot for that.

[kelownagirl]

Pika - this is a handy site. You input your numbers and it calculates the ranges for you.

http://www.sarkproducts.com/targetzonecalculator.htm

So why does everyone's butts hurt?

I am extremely happy to report that my legs are only slightly sore today. Barely sore. I will be able to run 5km from now on I think.

[kelownagirl]

What online training logs do you ladies use? I am trying coolrunning.com and like it because I can also log biking and walking too if I want. Are there others (free) out there?

[tattiefritter]

I use bikejournal for detailed bike stuff, but for everything else I use www.fetcheveryone.com however it is UK based.

[Wahine]

My butt still hurts this morning and I'm scheduled to run zone 4 to 5 intervals of 6 min.

Well, we'll just have to see won't we.

[alpinerabbit]

I did 7 k just now. I tried to go fast. I took at least 45 minutes. Or even 50!

I just log on my website. Nothing fancy.

[Wahine]

My butt still hurts this morning and I'm scheduled to run zone 4 to 5 intervals of 6 min.

Well, we'll just have to see won't we.

Not so good. Tried my first interval and I couldn't get above a zone 3, lasted 3 min and rested in zone 1 for 2 min, tried again, same same. Decided that since I'm supposed to be learning to run faster I should just do 1 min intervals as fast as possible, first one got me into zone 4 but no higher and I was spent at the end of a minute. Threw in the towel and did the rest of the run in my zone 1. Ended up with 52 min running, 5.21 miles. A little slower than I'd planned.

I got home tonight and stressed over taxes etc. Before I knew it it was 8 pm and I hadn't done my bike or eaten dinner. So I ate and now I'm off to bed. No bike today.

I know that I obviously needed the rest but I hate it when this happens.

[KSH]

What online training logs do you ladies use? I am trying coolrunning.com and like it because I can also log biking and walking too if I want. Are there others (free) out there?

www.beginnertriathlete.com

You can log running/swimming/biking... and just about any other sport you want.

You can also log equipment and give it a "replacement" time. With running shoes, you can say you want your equipment replaced after 300 miles and then when you log your running, you select the equipment, so it's all tracked.

[KSH]

44m
4.05 miles
10m 52s /mile

4 miles around house - Climb: 783.00 feet

Ran after work. The weather is finally nice again. Sure, the 20 mph headwind sucked, but at least it wasn't cold!

I didn't get a side cramp, although I never really got a good flow going.

My lower legs HURT! I can barely walk now thanks to my left calf hurting so bad. Ugh.

[Offthegrid]

www.beginnertriathlete.com

You can log running/swimming/biking... and just about any other sport you want.

You can also log equipment and give it a "replacement" time. With running shoes, you can say you want your equipment replaced after 300 miles and then when you log your running, you select the equipment, so it's all tracked.

I second the recommendation for beginnertriathlete. It is a really cool site. If you do sign up there, let us know your handle so we can add you as our "friend" and leave inspirational notes on your workout logs!

Re: the equipment replacement. This feature only works if you subscribe to the site. But the logs themselves are free.

[Deborajen]

Did 6 miles yesterday evening. It was drizzling, temp in the 40's and 20 mph winds (yuck!) so I ran on the treadmill. Managed to keep the pace where I wanted it, easy tempo, but my feet were trying to cramp up. Now that's a first for me. Felt like I was running on stumps and I'm sure my gait was awkward because of it. This morning I'm sore in places I've never been sore post-run - my inner thigh and outer ankle on my right leg. Strange.--

My calves have been tightening up a little as I build my mileage. This happened last fall when I was training for my HM as well. Maybe that was related to the feet cramping.

Another two-miler scheduled for tomorrow.

Have a great week everyone!

Deb