Running through May Flowers

[Veronica]

I've totally been eating my stress.

This is a bit of a confession, I need to face the reality. Not that I need to hit the ground running into another training schedule, but I don't need to go off the deep end in the other direction either.

Hoping to get out for an easy trail run today with periodically walking, a little jogging, and taking lots of deep, soothing breaths.

I totally get the stress eating. I just keep reminding myself that's how I gained 15 pounds in the school year 1999 - 2000 and I don't want to go there again. I wish I had pictures of myself at 180 pounds, but that was before Thom really got into photography.

Take care of yourself!

Veronica

[OakLeaf]

Way to go Lime! You rock. Give yourself a break on the recovery. It's early yet and you need to recharge. Maybe give yourself a date by which you'll set a new running goal, and let yourself chill until then.

Ambikes, you'll do great! There are lots of others here with more experience than me, but I got all kinds of mystery aches and pains during both my marathon tapers last year. The first time it caught me out because I was expecting it during the race, not before, the way motor racers start hearing all kinds of weird noises from their machines. The second time I was a little more mentally prepared - coddled the ouchies but didn't worry about them.

Kat, what fun! These obstacle/adventure races have really taken off in the last couple of years. I'm signed up for a Warrior Dash in two weeks, just as a lark - trying to figure out what to wear.

Thinking about Columbus marathon again ... just thinking about it so far ... really haven't been running much, but now that TOSRV's over I need a new goal.

[indysteel]

Thanks guys! I completely surprised myself during the 25k.

Now I have a bad case of the post-race blues. It doesn't help that this week has been unusually insane and the forecast isn't any better for next week. I haven't been running or biking and I've totally been eating my stress.

This is a bit of a confession, I need to face the reality. Not that I need to hit the ground running into another training schedule, but I don't need to go off the deep end in the other direction either.

Hoping to get out for an easy trail run today with periodically walking, a little jogging, and taking lots of deep, soothing breaths.

Do you practice yoga, Lime? Granted, I don't train like you do, but when I've feeling burnt out from training or from life, it's my go-to activity.

[yellow]

Lime, FWIW, I ALWAYS get post-event blues. Always (and it always surprises me). I think it comes with the territory: train hard and then bam! you're done. That's it. Mission accomplished. That's the problem with goals.

Give yourself a break. It'll turn back around.

[skhill]

Yesterday's longer-than-intended bike ride did a number on my legs. So this morning's intended 15 miles turned into a sluggish 8. But I'm not training for anything in particular right now, other than our big July 4th 10k, so no big deal...

Oak, my yoga teacher just did a warrior dash, and now she's hooked. Being a total non-runnner, she found that simply running that far was the hardest obstacle of the event!

[yellow]

I am really tired of running in the rain. UNCLE!!! This is the desert.

Just sayin'!

[colby]

I did 18(+, GPS checked out for a bit) this weekend, but I split it with 100+ miles on the bike in two bricks in two days (well, plus a bit, my ride came up short so I added miles after running). The "at least" distances are: 42mi ride, 11mi run; 45mi ride, 7mi run, 13mi ride. I expect to be hungry tomorrow.

Next weekend I will be doing a long bike (either hilly and 60+ miles or varying and 100+ miles) and probably a half marathon (and perhaps later more miles). It'll be the last big weekend.

[skhill]

Colby, I'm in awe! What a weekend!

Ended up back on the treadmill this morning-- the storms that spawned the tornados in the midwest Sunday evening were rolling through here at dawn. Nasty stuff. Did 5 miles, and managed to carry on a lengthy conversation with the woman on the next treadmill while both were set at 7mph. It's hard to believe that going that fast can feel so easy!

[Ambikes]

Thanks for the advice/support colby and Oak! (And impressive workouts this weekend colby.) I am glad to hear that I'm not alone in my achy taper. I was expecting to feel better since I'm running less mileage...not so much. The biggest issue has been the IT band, which I've been rolling and stretching at least 3x/day. I've also been keeping active with some easy running and biking. It was a beautiful weekend to spend time outside here I wish the weather forecast for Calgary next weekend was a nice

[kacie tri-ing]

I did 18(+, GPS checked out for a bit) this weekend, but I split it with 100+ miles on the bike in two bricks in two days (well, plus a bit, my ride came up short so I added miles after running). The "at least" distances are: 42mi ride, 11mi run; 45mi ride, 7mi run, 13mi ride. I expect to be hungry tomorrow.

Next weekend I will be doing a long bike (either hilly and 60+ miles or varying and 100+ miles) and probably a half marathon (and perhaps later more miles). It'll be the last big weekend.

And then the taper! Time for round 4??? Putting the last bit of Hay in the Barn!

My DH and I are talking about doing that race next summer!


My legs are slowly coming back! I ran an awkward 2, a sore 6, and then a comfortable 5 today! Yippie! Getting back to somewhat normal! Just in time for a Georgia summer

[katluvr]

So it was treadmill and 3 miles at Pikes Peak incline. So for this 3 mile section it was 2.3 miles at 12% then down to 3% for 0.6 miles. (lowest incline of the whole peak). I walked at 3 mph and I did run (very slowly) for 1 minute intervals with the 12% incline with 2 - 3 min walk recovery. 3 mph is a do able walk but you still just want to reduce the incline! But I did it. Gym was hot, treadmill boring, incline hard. But I DID IT. Under 90 days OMG!
Tomorrow is easy outside run and then Thursday is 12 miles.

Good job everyone. My training schedule is still not as hard or as many miles as many of you.

K

[limewave]

Starting to get my mojo back. 11 miles this morning. Starting to contemplate new goals for the fall . . . . .

[Veronica]

Starting to get my mojo back. 11 miles this morning. Starting to contemplate new goals for the fall . . . . .

Good for you! So, what are you thinking?

Veronica

[sgf726]

3.5 miles for me yesterday easy endurance run at about a 9:15 pace. Decided to end my run on the trails in back of my house, forgot with all the rain last week how wet it would be, the trail and river had merged almost thought I was going to have to swim too.

[colby]

And then the taper! Time for round 4??? Putting the last bit of Hay in the Barn!

My DH and I are talking about doing that race next summer!


My legs are slowly coming back! I ran an awkward 2, a sore 6, and then a comfortable 5 today! Yippie! Getting back to somewhat normal! Just in time for a Georgia summer

Yeah, this weekend is the last weekend I can push, after this it's all maintenance and nerves. Mostly nerves.

It's beautiful up here. The bike is not flat, the water can be very cold (currently low 50s, in 2008 it was this cold on race day, last year barely over 60), the run is actually pretty flat except the turnaround. I make it sound so romantic, but I mean it with love.