This past Saturday was to work on Speed. I had 40 laps on the track and try to run each lap under 2:25. Well, at first I was scared of the speed since I am not a fast runner at all. It almost seemed unrealistic to me but the laps weren't back to back I had recovery time between each lap. When it was time to run the time was the least of my concerns....the winds have been blowing like crazy and my allergies as shitty as can be! So miserable and all I got up and hit the track!
There were some kids from the track team practicing so I decided to take on Lane 9 to my surprise I started off very good. I was able to hit the laps under the time I even had my fastest mile under 8min and then.....the winds started again so that slowed me down, it was hot and windy and my allergies = not mess and not a good run. My ipod ended up dying on me at about mile 6/7 so after that I am not sure what my pace was but the first 6 I was able to run under the 2:25. I took a little more rest time on the last 2 miles and by when I started on my last mile my ITB was hurting. I'm thinking it was the run stop that did it.
To conclude my Saturday run....hot+winds+allergies=not the best run. But it got done ended up with a little over 10 miles. I hope the weather is better on Saturday and these allergies are gone because I'm ready to run and feel good!
Side Note: The Surf City Marathon is this Sunday I'm kind of glad now that I won't be running it since I have been suffering severe allergies since last Friday I have even missed bootcamp yesterday and today.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Leg Workout
When I started training for my first Marathon I started to get a "knee pain" later my trainer Keinan Briggs and I identified it wasn't my knee that was causing the pain when I ran or after, but my ITB. So that means I needed to stretch and widen my hips, quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. I started doing this Leg Workout at Boot Camp that Keinan Briggs has M-TH @ 5:30am back at the end of November. I no longer get "knee pain" when I run. I do the workout once a week. So I thought I would share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daaFChjK7As&feature=youtu.be
2 Rounds
Knee Drivers (20 each leg x3)
Squats (20)
Lunges (down and back)
4 Rounds
Jump Squats on Ball (10)
Jump Squats (20)
Snap Kicks (down and back)
3 Rounds
Kicks (20 each leg)
2 Rounds
V-Up's (20 each leg single leg, rotate leg, straight leg)
Great article a must read The Runner's Body: The Hip & Thigh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daaFChjK7As&feature=youtu.be
2 Rounds
Knee Drivers (20 each leg x3)
Squats (20)
Lunges (down and back)
4 Rounds
Jump Squats on Ball (10)
Jump Squats (20)
Snap Kicks (down and back)
3 Rounds
Kicks (20 each leg)
2 Rounds
V-Up's (20 each leg single leg, rotate leg, straight leg)
Great article a must read The Runner's Body: The Hip & Thigh
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Running in the Rain
All week the weather forecast said "weekend showers" so I was dreading my run since my trainer said I had run outside rain or shine because rain is not going to cancel the Marathon. So I was praying and hoping for rain Friday night and heck even Saturday afternoon and night. But no to my surprise the sound of the first alarm I peaked out the window to see rain....so it was snooze a couple more times. I finally decided to get up I had to do it rain or shine! I got dressed put on a jacket, gloves, grabbed a trash bag (in case it was pouring) had my breakfast got a hat and was good to go!
I got to where I was planning on running and no, the rain did not stop! I did a light warm up in a shopping center then it was running up "the hill" At first it was cold but once I ran up a block or too the inside of my body was warming up and the rain felt good! It felt refreshing!!! When I run I sweat a lot, but it seemed as the rain actually kept me cool. I noticed as the hill got steeper my hamstrings started to feel it but I just kept going with it. I did have a little scare when a careless driver swerved and got to close to me, but thank God nothing happened! I got all the way to the top when I was running back down it stopped raining. That's when I think is the best weather to run in. The air was nice, cool, fresh, and crisp! So yes, I did enjoy it! But that I was not done I had to back up and down....one more time! On the way up it started to sprinkle, but some sprinkles didn't scare me anymore now that I had actually run in the rain. The way up was hard I won't lie, but I felt like Thomas the little Engine that could. I didn't worry about my speed just kept moving and getting up. On the way down the second time was a little harder I felt my butt hurting like no other! The hamstring pain went up to the butt!
I had to go up and down the hill twice. That was an estimated run of 12 miles........NOT it was a 15.5 mile run! But to say the least it was fun and I really enjoyed it. Pace 10:52 min/mi
I got to where I was planning on running and no, the rain did not stop! I did a light warm up in a shopping center then it was running up "the hill" At first it was cold but once I ran up a block or too the inside of my body was warming up and the rain felt good! It felt refreshing!!! When I run I sweat a lot, but it seemed as the rain actually kept me cool. I noticed as the hill got steeper my hamstrings started to feel it but I just kept going with it. I did have a little scare when a careless driver swerved and got to close to me, but thank God nothing happened! I got all the way to the top when I was running back down it stopped raining. That's when I think is the best weather to run in. The air was nice, cool, fresh, and crisp! So yes, I did enjoy it! But that I was not done I had to back up and down....one more time! On the way up it started to sprinkle, but some sprinkles didn't scare me anymore now that I had actually run in the rain. The way up was hard I won't lie, but I felt like Thomas the little Engine that could. I didn't worry about my speed just kept moving and getting up. On the way down the second time was a little harder I felt my butt hurting like no other! The hamstring pain went up to the butt!
I had to go up and down the hill twice. That was an estimated run of 12 miles........NOT it was a 15.5 mile run! But to say the least it was fun and I really enjoyed it. Pace 10:52 min/mi
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Inspirational Quote
I have become a big fan of http://www.runnersworld.com/ I go there ofter read articles buy the magazines and recently signed up to get email notifications of the "RW Quote of the Day" I have received a few that are ok and some very good one's and inspiring so far this is one of my favorite. I will post the one's that I find inspiring.
"It's about you. It's personal. You're not racing against anyone else. You only get one first time, so just enjoy the experience. " -Kristi Canford
"It's about you. It's personal. You're not racing against anyone else. You only get one first time, so just enjoy the experience. " -Kristi Canford
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
A "12 Mile" Trail Run
The week has been CRAZY!!!! All I kept thinking I wish it were Saturday so I can run and feel better release all the stress that was build up during the week. Before I knew it Saturday was finally here!
For my Saturday run I had scheduled to run 12 miles on Sand Canyon Wash Trail. Well I looked it up and it was only 3 miles so that would make 6 there and back I looked up others that would "connect" to the trail and what I came up with was Peter's Canyon Trail that starts off Jamboree and University. There was no sign only the Back Bay Trail which according to the Map was the Brown Trail. Either way that's where I started and ended up getting "lost" I should of made a right once I saw the trail split but kept going. I didn't realize I was lost until I saw a street name so I turned back to where the trail split and kept going up that way. Once I saw the street name "University" I knew I was going the right way. So I ran up the trail to Sand Canyon and back. I didn't feel any knee pain (ITB) at all through out my run. I did however feel my hamstrings get tight and when I was running back to where I started I felt my butt get tight as well.
I didn't check my ipod until I got back to the starting point. When I checked I was shocked to see the distance of 15.04mi and pace 10:50 min/mi. It did not feel like 15 miles going back to the time that I ran 16 my knee was killing me. I can honestly say the "leg workouts" I have been doing have helped my ITB. I did my stretching at the park where my car and chugged some water. I got dehydrated since I only had 1 bottle of water because I was not prepared to do 15.
After I was done went grocery shopping picked up a few things then went home. Got in a hot bath with epsom salt to relax my muscles since that is what has been helping me with being sore. I sat in there for maybe 15min. Then got up to shower. I experienced something that I hadn't before as I was washing my face in the shower I started to get very hot and dizzy at one point I couldn't really see. So I got out of the shower it was very scary to me. I relaxed for a bit had some water and coconut water then went back in the shower to get the shampoo out. After I came out I was very shaky and still felt very hot and had a head ache. Once I ate and had a can of coconut water I felt a little better. I'm thinking it might of been a combination of being dehydrated and not having much food in my system. All I had to eat was a bagel thin with peanut butter and banana before I went off to run.I hope I don't experience this again, but I will make sure to drink plenty of water before I decided to take another "hot bath"
For my Saturday run I had scheduled to run 12 miles on Sand Canyon Wash Trail. Well I looked it up and it was only 3 miles so that would make 6 there and back I looked up others that would "connect" to the trail and what I came up with was Peter's Canyon Trail that starts off Jamboree and University. There was no sign only the Back Bay Trail which according to the Map was the Brown Trail. Either way that's where I started and ended up getting "lost" I should of made a right once I saw the trail split but kept going. I didn't realize I was lost until I saw a street name so I turned back to where the trail split and kept going up that way. Once I saw the street name "University" I knew I was going the right way. So I ran up the trail to Sand Canyon and back. I didn't feel any knee pain (ITB) at all through out my run. I did however feel my hamstrings get tight and when I was running back to where I started I felt my butt get tight as well.
I didn't check my ipod until I got back to the starting point. When I checked I was shocked to see the distance of 15.04mi and pace 10:50 min/mi. It did not feel like 15 miles going back to the time that I ran 16 my knee was killing me. I can honestly say the "leg workouts" I have been doing have helped my ITB. I did my stretching at the park where my car and chugged some water. I got dehydrated since I only had 1 bottle of water because I was not prepared to do 15.
After I was done went grocery shopping picked up a few things then went home. Got in a hot bath with epsom salt to relax my muscles since that is what has been helping me with being sore. I sat in there for maybe 15min. Then got up to shower. I experienced something that I hadn't before as I was washing my face in the shower I started to get very hot and dizzy at one point I couldn't really see. So I got out of the shower it was very scary to me. I relaxed for a bit had some water and coconut water then went back in the shower to get the shampoo out. After I came out I was very shaky and still felt very hot and had a head ache. Once I ate and had a can of coconut water I felt a little better. I'm thinking it might of been a combination of being dehydrated and not having much food in my system. All I had to eat was a bagel thin with peanut butter and banana before I went off to run.I hope I don't experience this again, but I will make sure to drink plenty of water before I decided to take another "hot bath"
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
New Year-New Resolutions
I have been slacking on writing on here but the New Year's weekend I didn't have much to blog about since I was sick and didn't work out I did a quick jog around the block because I couldn't start my day without having a run and Christmas weekend I took "off" because I was going out of town. With that being said it is a New month and New Year. I'm not big on making resolutions because I feel you shouldn't wait for the beginning of the year to make changes or do something you "want" to do. But I do have a New Year's resolution this year.
My New Year's Resolution is to do what I said I was going to do blog about my training. I haven't been keeping up with it like I wanted to or I should. But my Marathon is just around the corner I have about 8-9 weeks left of training before the "BIG DAY" so I will blog more from now until then! I want to be able to go back and read about the my journey....
My New Year's Resolution is to do what I said I was going to do blog about my training. I haven't been keeping up with it like I wanted to or I should. But my Marathon is just around the corner I have about 8-9 weeks left of training before the "BIG DAY" so I will blog more from now until then! I want to be able to go back and read about the my journey....
12 Miles Up and Down Hills
12 Miles of Hills = 12 miles up and down hills
On Saturday the 7th I had my best run! I was finally able to zone out and just run and not think of the time or speed. I was having trouble doing that but now that I have I should have no problem getting ready mentally for the marathon.
I started off with the usual warm up and then just went with it. I did feel my hamstrings get tight on me in the begging of the run, but I didn't have any ITB pains bother me. I will admit it did get a little hot while I was running but I just ran I felt like Forrest Gump! The red lights down where I was at are longer that the usual ones in my area so I just ran in place when I got the red lights. I did notice when the hill was steep my lower back hurt a bit, but I kept it moving. The scenery was beautiful and I felt great! I was not tired the only complaint I have was my hamstrings getting tight. I completed my run and then checked my time and my pace wasn't bad at all 10:40 mi/min considering the red lights and hills.
Once I was finished I cooled down and stretched and I felt great! I can't remember the last time I ran and felt that good inside and out (minus the tight hamstrings). Now that I "found my zone" I'm excited for my Saturday runs and very very excited about the Marathon!
SIDE NOTE: My BMFFFF Sandy gave me some running socks for Christmas and I tried them out on Saturday and NO blisters!!!! Another side note: Peppermint GU is pretty tasty!
On Saturday the 7th I had my best run! I was finally able to zone out and just run and not think of the time or speed. I was having trouble doing that but now that I have I should have no problem getting ready mentally for the marathon.
I started off with the usual warm up and then just went with it. I did feel my hamstrings get tight on me in the begging of the run, but I didn't have any ITB pains bother me. I will admit it did get a little hot while I was running but I just ran I felt like Forrest Gump! The red lights down where I was at are longer that the usual ones in my area so I just ran in place when I got the red lights. I did notice when the hill was steep my lower back hurt a bit, but I kept it moving. The scenery was beautiful and I felt great! I was not tired the only complaint I have was my hamstrings getting tight. I completed my run and then checked my time and my pace wasn't bad at all 10:40 mi/min considering the red lights and hills.
Once I was finished I cooled down and stretched and I felt great! I can't remember the last time I ran and felt that good inside and out (minus the tight hamstrings). Now that I "found my zone" I'm excited for my Saturday runs and very very excited about the Marathon!
SIDE NOTE: My BMFFFF Sandy gave me some running socks for Christmas and I tried them out on Saturday and NO blisters!!!! Another side note: Peppermint GU is pretty tasty!
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