Another week... running week of 2/2

[Aggie_Ama]

Eclectic- I am also training for a half and having trouble with the easy tempo. Yesterday I decided to run asphalt in my rolling hilly neighborhood since I have been running on flat caliche but didn't factor the 20 mph headwind. I try to keep my HR below a certain level but the wind was a big problem with it yesterday. I am really struggling with tempo but trying to at least make time which this is a lot more than I have been running so that is a challenge.

Tomorrow is 7 miles, what you got on tap? I am glad to be on rest day today, might take the bike on an easy ride just to keep the muscles loose.

[Crankin]

I had a pretty successful run on the treadmill today, after taking everyone's advice. I went at a very quiet time at the gym, about 2:30. After warming up for 5 minutes, walking, I decided that instead of breaking it up with intervals of running and walking every 2-5 minutes, I would run longer at slower speeds. Basically, I ran straight for 18 minutes between 5.2 and 5.8 mph. My HR was 10 pts. lower than it had been last time. Then I walked for 2 minutes and resumed running between 5.7 and 6.0 for ten more minutes. Like you, Eclectic, I can tell exactly when I am at 5.9-6.0 because my HR goes up to 167, which doesn't feel that great. I am breathing hard. After ten minutes of that, another 2 minute walk, I ran another 2 minutes and 22 seconds to get to 3 miles, between 5.7 and 6.0. So, I did 3 miles in 32 minutes, 22 seconds.
I also noticed my foot area where the blister wants to start doesn't start hurting until I am running close to 6.0. It's definitely my bunion and my foot swelling. I used the Body Glide, which did help. I might go to the running store and see if I can get different socks.
I did all my stretching and core stuff afterwards and I feel much better today than I did last time. I really was itching to run outside, but there's just nowhere to run, with all of the slop. Hopefully, I won't be too sore because I am going x country skiing out in western MA tomorrow with my friends; my husband is away and since he is the slow skier, they will be pushing me! Probably will run again Monday.

[eclectic]

Eclectic- I am also training for a half and having trouble with the easy tempo. Yesterday I decided to run asphalt in my rolling hilly neighborhood since I have been running on flat caliche but didn't factor the 20 mph headwind. I try to keep my HR below a certain level but the wind was a big problem with it yesterday. I am really struggling with tempo but trying to at least make time which this is a lot more than I have been running so that is a challenge.

Tomorrow is 7 miles, what you got on tap? I am glad to be on rest day today, might take the bike on an easy ride just to keep the muscles loose.

20 mph headwinds are strong! They make a huge difference AND they blow your hat off Good for you on running it.
Good luck w/ the 7 miler! tomorrow is only 3 for me. I have picked my long day to be Tuesdays just because it works into recovery better for me but we shall see how it works. Tuesday is to be 6 miles. I don't hit 7 miles for 2 more weeks. I am currently on week 4 of a 16 week plan.

Doing a slow spin on your bike would be good. (unless it is into a 20mph headwind again I swim the day of and the day after because it really makes my body feel better. I should be swimming harder but right now I am just using it for recovery.

I just hooked up w/ the local running group and they are doing a group run at the indoor track at the university dome so I may join them instead of going to the Y, change of circular scenery will be nice and there is a family violence fundraising walk going on at the same time on the lower level so there will be music and fun.
I am slow . . . they are fast . . . . but that is the way I started biking with a group and now I am faster
I do hope the direction for the day is opposite what I did yesterday

On a side note one of the group runners just finished a CA marathon - can't remember the name and finished it 3:36 - probably not a big deal to some of you but he was in the 65-69 age group! and w/ that time he came in 2nd.
Anyway I thought "I am only 52, no problem, I have lots of years left to get better at this" Very motivating

[Shiraz]

Hi Ladies,
I am not great at keeping up with the posting but continue to try to train. I run tomorrow AM with local running group of mixed skill from moderate pace and new. It's always great to run with a mix. A few of us are running our long run on Sunday AM. I just can't get any runs in on the days I work 12 hour shifts so I am trying to get all my training in 4 days.

I have been attending an evening Yoga class and absoulutely love it! I had bought a book and started practicing at home and I really like it. I am hoping it will help prevent injuries and decrease my stress level. I sleep so good after a class and feel like it helps after a run to decrease soreness.

Aggie and Eclectic when are your half marathons?? Anybody running Salt Lake City Half or Odgen Utah half??????

I am so ready for nice weather and a ride on the bike!!

[jesvetmed]

Shiraz: Great for you to be doing yoga. I think you are right about decreasing injuries with it. I'm kicking myself for abandoning yoga over the fall -- when I started running longer miles I paid for it. So keep it up! I'm back to 2x / week minimum and am so glad! Now if I could get my calf to agree to start running again, I'd have a new outlook! Keep up the good work all!

[Aggie_Ama]

Mine is April 4th. I haven't signed up- yet. See I haven't done any long runs in years. After the 7 miler (heading out for) and the 8 miler next week I will sign up.

Eclectic- I didn't go ride- too windy. Tomorrow I think I am going to mountain bike at the easy trail though. Might be a bit much before doing intervals Monday but the winds mean either stay in our ride the trails. I am hoping to mountain bike through training so tomorrow will be a test.

[yellow]

Welp, I did my last "long" run before next weekend's 25K yesterday (12 mi) and it was a challenge given the drizzle, mud, and snow. I was going to just run on pavement but the pull of the muddy/snow-covered trail was too great. Plus next weekend's race is pretty technical and has quite a lot of uphill, so I wanted to get the brain a little more engaged with that aspect of trail running. The snow I don't mind, as long as I don't break through. The mud, however, kicked my butt. And then I went to Crossfit later in the day. W-I-P-E-D. Today I think I will service the bottom bracket on my road bike and maybe go for a walk/jog later. Maybe.

[rocknrollgirl]

I have 2 runs in so far this week. I tried the treadmill last week and I have decided it is not for me. So I ran outside this week even with less than ideal conditions.

Tuesday I ran hills
Thursday I did a 30 min recovery trail run out in the snow. It was fantastic.

I will probably head out tomorrow as long as my legs feel ok. I did 2 and 1/2 hours on a mt bike group ride in the snow today. Much fun.