July 13 - 18 Runs

[Crankin]

Went for 3.1 mile trail run in Estabrook Woods. I haven't been on a trail run in about a month, since there's been so much rain. I am trying to baby my knee with the road rash/bruise and the thought of running on pavement does not appeal to me right now.
It was wonderful. I realize now I don't do well running in direct, hot sun, at least until I acclimatize a bit more. This trail is wide and clear, but totally shaded. There were quite a few more mud bogs than usual from the rain and a tree down across the trail. I didn't see any mtb tracks, which was good, because I think the trail needs to dry out. And, there were no bugs in a usually buggy area.
As I got to the turn around point, I saw an older gent ride by me on an old Trek bike, in jeans, no helmet. Oh well. Then, as I was running back (the way back is much more pleasant; about a 2% grade, down), I heard the unmistakable voices of a group of riders. A woman was leading a group of 13 riders and it felt so weird to hear someone yell, "runner up," and they were talking about me! Oy, a few of these riders had mountain bikes, most had hybrids, and one guy was on a very nice road bike . I mean, this is an easy trail, but there are rock gardens, mud bogs, a small stream, and a couple of logs. I know I'm a wuss when it comes to these things, but it was interesting. A woman at the end of the group had a look of fear on her face, she was out of control, her sun glasses were half way down her face; I could empathize.
I restrained myself from adding on another mile loop so I don't overdo it.

[Veronica]

3.25 miles this morning. Felt much better than Monday's run. I considered doing another loop to make it 4.25 miles, but my ankles and shins need to get back into a running routine I've discovered. I'd rather ease back into this than get an injury three weeks before my HIM.

Veronica

[KSH]

The heat in Dallas, TX is a COMPLETE beat down right now.

I ran last night at 8:45 PM- 100F degrees. It was miserable. Made it 2.5 miles.

Heading to the gym to run 4 miles on the treadmill tonight. It's even hot in the gym though. I just pour sweat off me.

It's VERY HARD to motivate to run in this kind of miserable heat. Even more so when I know I have to run indoors.

[OakLeaf]

This is one of those days when I wish I had a coach.

Then I realize that I can't justify it to myself - and that it would be perilously close to taking my training way too seriously. But still.

Sore all over from a tough week, including some two-a-days. Today was supposed to be tempo run day. Instead, I just went out for 4.5 at a very relaxed pace, just so that I wouldn't be skipping a running day.

It felt like a good decision - as it was, I kind of struggled in my aerobics/strength class this afternoon. But I know there are times when pushing through it brings great results, and I just don't know how to identify those times to myself.

[pfunk12]

Hi OakLeaf,

What kind of two-a-days are you doing? What are you training for? You were smart to skip the tempo to do an easy run.

This is one of those days when I wish I had a coach.

Then I realize that I can't justify it to myself - and that it would be perilously close to taking my training way too seriously. But still.

Sore all over from a tough week, including some two-a-days. Today was supposed to be tempo run day. Instead, I just went out for 4.5 at a very relaxed pace, just so that I wouldn't be skipping a running day.

It felt like a good decision - as it was, I kind of struggled in my aerobics/strength class this afternoon. But I know there are times when pushing through it brings great results, and I just don't know how to identify those times to myself.

[OakLeaf]

Hi OakLeaf,

What kind of two-a-days are you doing? What are you training for? You were smart to skip the tempo to do an easy run.

I'm training for a half marathon in October and a tough two-day back-to-back century ride in September. I teach aerobics and strength training two or three classes a week. I don't want to skip my ride/run on days I teach, because I need to keep building. I'm not that far off, I'm on schedule, but I can't get too far behind.

I just want to finish the half-marathon without embarrassing myself, and finish the ride period. So speedwork isn't that important to me.

But then iron woman KSH just said in the other thread that you do have to push through the tired and sore...

[pfunk12]

Your body will get used to it and you will just continue to get stronger. Good luck with your training!

But then iron woman KSH just said in the other thread that you do have to push through the tired and sore...

[KSH]

I'm training for a half marathon in October and a tough two-day back-to-back century ride in September. I teach aerobics and strength training two or three classes a week. I don't want to skip my ride/run on days I teach, because I need to keep building. I'm not that far off, I'm on schedule, but I can't get too far behind.

I just want to finish the half-marathon without embarrassing myself, and finish the ride period. So speedwork isn't that important to me.

But then iron woman KSH just said in the other thread that you do have to push through the tired and sore...

Well... just make sure you aren't pushing through extreme fatigue or injury. Otherwise, sore muscles and being a little tired... press on.

It's amazing what our bodies can do when we set our minds to it.

Good luck!