Sluggin' away?! July 30-Aug 5

[KSH]

Well, for the month of July I racked up 75 miles of running! I was SHOCKED!

Last night I ran 10.50 miles of hills.

2h 17m
10.50 miles
13m 03s /mile

1st loop (2.1 miles): 24:30
2nd loop: 25:30
3rd loop: 25:30(ate 1 Accel Gel)
4rd loop: 25:00
5th loop: 30:00

After the 2nd loop, I needed a bio break and took a total of a 9 minute break.

Otherwise, my breaks were short, maybe 30 seconds to 2 minutes to refill my water bottle or what not.

The last loop, I started it feeling good, but I was also feeling some pain in my quads. Nothing serious, but they were screaming.

I knew that if I ran that loop, I WOULD PAY for it this weekend. The last time I ran my full 10 miles on these hills, I missed my long distance ride on the weekend.

I didn't want to pay for this run for days, so I walked the last loop.

Overall a good run.

[teigyr]

You all are so inspirational!

I ran about 2.5 miles and it felt pretty good. I am breaking in new orthotics and wasn't supposed to run in them yet and when I did start (tomorrow), I was supposed to do more walking and less running.

To be honest, it felt GOOD. My feet didn't turn like how they did before. Everything felt so much better and I felt like I was being much more efficient. Of course now I'm a bit sore....I can tell I'm using my muscles differently.

I think I will go out for a bit longer tomorrow. The orthotics aren't finalized and she is still looking at my stride and how my feet go but I can tell such an improvement.

[Wahine]

Wow, you ladies are doing fantastic. I've been working on form with a coach and trying to get rested up for IM. Next week is a "pull the curtains week" where I do 10% of my usual workouts and try to get an extra 15 to 20 hours of sleep over the week.

KSH - you have come soooooooooooo far. Well done.

[KSH]

Wow, you ladies are doing fantastic. I've been working on form with a coach and trying to get rested up for IM. Next week is a "pull the curtains week" where I do 10% of my usual workouts and try to get an extra 15 to 20 hours of sleep over the week.

KSH - you have come soooooooooooo far. Well done.

Already taper time for the IM?! WOW! I can't believe it so close! Can't wait to see how it all turns out.

Yea, last year for the month of July I ran 5 miles... this year 75... I have come a long way baby!

[Starfish]

You guys are so inspiring. I keep thinking I want to try a Tri, but I am just so afraid of starting even a walk/jog program until I lose some weight (knee).

But, I am going to cross train through the winter with swimming, weight training, and maybe walking, and I hope lose some weight. Part of me wants to do that and then give the bike everything I've got for next year...there are a couple of bike rides I would like to focus on, I think.

But, reading that book Marathoning for Mortals has re-piqued my interest...

Thanks for letting me listen in on your Tri discussions! Truly I am so impressed.

[teigyr]

You guys are so inspiring. I keep thinking I want to try a Tri, but I am just so afraid of starting even a walk/jog program until I lose some weight (knee).

But, I am going to cross train through the winter with swimming, weight training, and maybe walking, and I hope lose some weight. Part of me wants to do that and then give the bike everything I've got for next year...there are a couple of bike rides I would like to focus on, I think.

But, reading that book Marathoning for Mortals has re-piqued my interest...

Thanks for letting me listen in on your Tri discussions! Truly I am so impressed.

Starfish, I feel the same as you. My knees are pretty bad but I recently got orthotics and those are helping a lot. I run on the days I don't have much time because I can go out for 45 min to an hour and accomplish more than I could on the bike.

If you do it, start slowly

KSH, I can't believe the distances you are doing!! It is difficult for me to plan ahead sometimes and I just plug along and then forget to see there is progress. Going from five miles to seventy-five is incredible though!

[roadie gal]

10.5 miles is great! I don't know how you could do 5 loops, though. I would lose count.

For some reason, I've been into trail running rather than being on the road this month. I'm finished with my triathlon season, so I figure I'll just run for fun and do whatever I feel like. Today was an hour and ten minute run. (The extra 10 minutes was because I ended up on a new trail and was lost for a bit.)

Maybe if I can work up to 13 miles I'll try for that Half Iron next season.