It is amazing (no, actually not really) how any outdoor running just goes right out the window when kids are on spring break. I mean, you have to watch, entertain, feed and generally keep them alive for 1-2 whole weeks, including weekends. I have barely even found time to get on the treadmill, and also when I do get out it appears that I tend to go with a group that is doing something I maybe shouldn't. For example : Hill Repeats. (booooo)
So this last 2 weeks I have been doing indoor Miller worksouts (I only wish it was beer) and indoor bike with my long runs Sunday. And then just for fun I have gotten out the last 2 Wednesday nights and joined the clinic run doing hill repeats. My legs/shins have NOT enjoyed those.
My hips are sore. My knees are threatening. My shins are aching. Is this marathon training? No, this is me needing to pay better attention and not take even small unnecessary leaps. Back to the basics for me and just adding up mileage.
This weekend will be a grueling 23 km (ha, grueling, I can say that because I haven't gone that far since last summer) with a group that I am not too familiar with, but I do know they are generally a happy crowd. At least I will know that I am not the only one out there on the route, possibly the last, but not the only one.
I have been using a shin splint compression thing and that was going pretty okay until it started sliding down... so then I added a compression sleeve under it. Then I forgot it on a 19 km run and my shin made it through the run okay but I think I have been paying for it ever since.
So I just continue on.
I am also very, very slowly chipping away at my pounds... slowly.... like almost not at all.... but that is neither here nor there. It is Spring Break after all.
Nothing much else is happening. Just waiting for May and all the races it brings, and birthdays and a girls weekend away. May cannot happen soon enough.
The last thing that is 'different' this week is I started a fb group for local people (mostly ladies at the moment) to try and meet up with others who would like to get into running. I know, I know.. ANOTHER fb group. But I keep seeing moms and ladies post things like "I would really like to start running but don't want to go alone, is there anyone in this area that would like to try and meet up" and what better way to try and find people than to bring them all together. Maybe it will flop or maybe I will seem like a big huge geek but that is okay. Judge away fb non friend friends. I remember how I felt when I got started. .... Things like Where should I go? Thinking of how slow I felt and that no one else would ever want to run with me. Where is a race that I could do? That race looks fun but I don't know anyone, or don't have a ride, or don't have a clue what to do for my first race!!
If I can help anyone get past those feelings it will be worth it.
Well that's enough of my rambling today, again I am not sure if it made sense but I think you get my drift.
Peace Out Home Slice
Friday, March 27, 2015
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
March 18 12.5 weeks to go
It's sunny, it's cloudy... sunny... cloudy... it doesn't matter though because I am stuck on the treadmill for pretty much two weeks. That's right folks, its Spring Break and I am now a slave to my children for nearly 24 hours a day. Other than that....
Jillian Michaels and I have been having workouts together (dvd obvoiusly) and I managed to score 40 minutes on the treadmill yesterday with only one meltdown (I was the one melting down because they were being bratty children). This leads me to this morning: My body be tired! I should rest, and I sort of will. It appears this morning that my shin/tendonitis/whatever-it-is is slightly irritated this morning, so I am thinking that I will spin bike it out for as long as the children will allow. So it is sort of a rest. haha. ugh.
To get me through these ever increasing long runs and spins indoors I have started listening to Serial Podcasts. I have never done the podcast thing before but I have to say, it is quite refreshing. Not sure my pace will stay on point because I am listening but right now I am going for quality miles rather than fast ones. Anyways, it is about a murder that happened a million years ago in the stone age when kids still used pagers. Hows that for a sweet introduction?
I am going to try and post more often from now, TRY. May not succeed. But if I can hold myself more accountable to doing this I will probably be able to hold myself more accountable for eating well and keeping up my training (even if it is subbing a bike for a run).
With that, I will go and begin my day. By getting back into bed while the children are quiet.... perk of spring break- no running to school drop offs.
Jillian Michaels and I have been having workouts together (dvd obvoiusly) and I managed to score 40 minutes on the treadmill yesterday with only one meltdown (I was the one melting down because they were being bratty children). This leads me to this morning: My body be tired! I should rest, and I sort of will. It appears this morning that my shin/tendonitis/whatever-it-is is slightly irritated this morning, so I am thinking that I will spin bike it out for as long as the children will allow. So it is sort of a rest. haha. ugh.
To get me through these ever increasing long runs and spins indoors I have started listening to Serial Podcasts. I have never done the podcast thing before but I have to say, it is quite refreshing. Not sure my pace will stay on point because I am listening but right now I am going for quality miles rather than fast ones. Anyways, it is about a murder that happened a million years ago in the stone age when kids still used pagers. Hows that for a sweet introduction?
I am going to try and post more often from now, TRY. May not succeed. But if I can hold myself more accountable to doing this I will probably be able to hold myself more accountable for eating well and keeping up my training (even if it is subbing a bike for a run).
With that, I will go and begin my day. By getting back into bed while the children are quiet.... perk of spring break- no running to school drop offs.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Mid March
I TOLD MYSELF I WOULD KEEP THIS MORE ACTIVE THIS TIME
Fail.
I am finally on the *not really injured so much* list *knock on wood all day*. It is so wonderful to go for a run and not wonder too much if that ache or pain is going to become debilitating. Stretching and rolling and strengthening exercises every day must actually work! I should probably do today's, but later. Always later.
I am up to 19 km this weekend (16 with a group and I will tag 3 more on to the beginning or end depending on where their planned route is). Only 19, I can say it is only 19 because eventually it will be 21, and then 25 and then 30 and then freaking 42. So yes, for me this weekend, it is only 19. 19 slow, pain free *knocking again* entertaining kilometers. I only have a few more weeks with the group I am with before they end altogether and I can no longer run at least half my distance with them. I figured at least getting half the distance with others is better than all of it by myself, especially when I cross over the 20 zone and they only build to 20..... We will see. I am somewhat alone in my running after that. I have friends that run but our schedules are so different and our goals are different. It makes my long slow run which I enjoy at my 7 min/km pace brutal and painful for those who do theirs at a 6.... maybe they should slow down ;) or maybe I will just run alone so I don't feel like I am holding anyone back.
I have been working on some 'cross training' too. To prevent more injury I am doing 2 shorter runs plus my long run, and then on 2-3 other days I am trying to knock an hour on the spinbike... and have just added some classic at home dvd body workouts. I do love the feeling of stiff, hardworked muscles. I am a geek like that.
My stomach issues have somewhat returned, mostly after the run, which is better than DURING the run, but not ideal still. I know the answer. Eat better. Pretty simple actually, I just have to DO IT.
I have a fandangled new hat to wear. I enjoy a good hat. In the summer when the lights (sun) turn on, I fry, quick and easy, so I need hats. I have been sporting the same ole hats that I have never loved for years and this year I am going out on a limb and have ordered 2!! yes TWO hats that I like the look of and hopefully can wear for day use and for running. Yes both, they must be multipurpose even if they are stinky. I have a visor coming too. Thought I would just share these fashion blurps for you :)
Also I have really started to enjoy running pants/crops that have pockets on the legs. I mean seriously it is pretty awesome to not have to reach behind my back and fiddle with a pouch on a water belt that I can't see to try and maybe get some chews out of the bag. Just reach into my handy pocket and voila, there they be. This also applies to the ipod and phone (which I only sometimes put there because it is so huge).
Lastly, I just want to shout out that we are having the most spectacular spring (summer like) weather here, and it is not even spring!!! 20C today, for reals. I am in shorts, flip flops..... and a hoodie. ;) can't win them all. I am pretty sad that we didn't get snow this year but it is just beautiful out now.
How did you enjoy that ramble?! :D
Fail.
I am finally on the *not really injured so much* list *knock on wood all day*. It is so wonderful to go for a run and not wonder too much if that ache or pain is going to become debilitating. Stretching and rolling and strengthening exercises every day must actually work! I should probably do today's, but later. Always later.
I am up to 19 km this weekend (16 with a group and I will tag 3 more on to the beginning or end depending on where their planned route is). Only 19, I can say it is only 19 because eventually it will be 21, and then 25 and then 30 and then freaking 42. So yes, for me this weekend, it is only 19. 19 slow, pain free *knocking again* entertaining kilometers. I only have a few more weeks with the group I am with before they end altogether and I can no longer run at least half my distance with them. I figured at least getting half the distance with others is better than all of it by myself, especially when I cross over the 20 zone and they only build to 20..... We will see. I am somewhat alone in my running after that. I have friends that run but our schedules are so different and our goals are different. It makes my long slow run which I enjoy at my 7 min/km pace brutal and painful for those who do theirs at a 6.... maybe they should slow down ;) or maybe I will just run alone so I don't feel like I am holding anyone back.
I have been working on some 'cross training' too. To prevent more injury I am doing 2 shorter runs plus my long run, and then on 2-3 other days I am trying to knock an hour on the spinbike... and have just added some classic at home dvd body workouts. I do love the feeling of stiff, hardworked muscles. I am a geek like that.
My stomach issues have somewhat returned, mostly after the run, which is better than DURING the run, but not ideal still. I know the answer. Eat better. Pretty simple actually, I just have to DO IT.
I have a fandangled new hat to wear. I enjoy a good hat. In the summer when the lights (sun) turn on, I fry, quick and easy, so I need hats. I have been sporting the same ole hats that I have never loved for years and this year I am going out on a limb and have ordered 2!! yes TWO hats that I like the look of and hopefully can wear for day use and for running. Yes both, they must be multipurpose even if they are stinky. I have a visor coming too. Thought I would just share these fashion blurps for you :)
Also I have really started to enjoy running pants/crops that have pockets on the legs. I mean seriously it is pretty awesome to not have to reach behind my back and fiddle with a pouch on a water belt that I can't see to try and maybe get some chews out of the bag. Just reach into my handy pocket and voila, there they be. This also applies to the ipod and phone (which I only sometimes put there because it is so huge).
Lastly, I just want to shout out that we are having the most spectacular spring (summer like) weather here, and it is not even spring!!! 20C today, for reals. I am in shorts, flip flops..... and a hoodie. ;) can't win them all. I am pretty sad that we didn't get snow this year but it is just beautiful out now.
How did you enjoy that ramble?! :D
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Marathon Training Beginnings
SO, Last night I had my post all written up, from my phone, and I went and checked another window, came back, and BAM, all gone. So sad.
I guess I am now onto my actual marathon plan. Which is already being altered because I am 'injured' or 'recovering' or whatever we want to call it. Pretty sure that is the bla story of the next 4 months so I am already over it.
I am mostly following a plan from therunningclinic.com, it seems to have a lot of interval type training rather than 3 or 4 6-10km straight runs a week. It is supposed to be good for keeping runners injury free... well that much I need! So if doing intervals slower each week will get me there, so be it.
If at any time my calves/shins feel like they need a break from the pounding, my plan is to hit the spin bike for 1.5-2 x as long as the plan was calling for, and trying to keep my RPMs above 90. I am going to have to find a new TV series to watch for on the treadmill and bike..... This much I know.
I have been seeing Physio and now Massage for my calves/shins/plantar fasciatis/anything else I want to add to the list. Anything to loosen up my poor muscles, as well as rolling and stretching and this and that, my list is too long. Good thing the actual running is feeling okay and leaving me with positive feelings and the usual runners high rather than making me think of that list.
What else? I just received my Skirt Sports rain jacket, and some CW-X shorts that I am excited to try out. I live in the rainiest place in Canada, and don't have a rainy day jacket, hard to believe but true. Well now I do! It does not look like a garbage bag, which I admit I was worried it might. Also I just picked up some Brooks Pureflow 2s on sale online for 17.99... oh yes that is correct! I don't care if they are last seasons as long as they do their job.
I took these shoes for a spin today around a local pond/park, they felt good. The park wasn't as busy today, which was nice, less dogs to pass. The pond was covered in Swans, geese and ducks as well as the odd Blue Heron. Totally peaceful. I think I may have to make it my Wednesday run place, each loop is just about 3km, its outside, close to home, I can pass my car every loop.... and yes I may get bored of it, but for now it works.
Lastly, my eating is ... meh! Lets just say I find chocolate, I buy chocolate, I don't stop eating the chocolate until it is gone, which is unfortunate for my body when its a Costco size box. This is the only dairy I consume in a day.
I think that is enough rambling for the day/week..... Hope it even made sense!
I guess I am now onto my actual marathon plan. Which is already being altered because I am 'injured' or 'recovering' or whatever we want to call it. Pretty sure that is the bla story of the next 4 months so I am already over it.
I am mostly following a plan from therunningclinic.com, it seems to have a lot of interval type training rather than 3 or 4 6-10km straight runs a week. It is supposed to be good for keeping runners injury free... well that much I need! So if doing intervals slower each week will get me there, so be it.
If at any time my calves/shins feel like they need a break from the pounding, my plan is to hit the spin bike for 1.5-2 x as long as the plan was calling for, and trying to keep my RPMs above 90. I am going to have to find a new TV series to watch for on the treadmill and bike..... This much I know.
I have been seeing Physio and now Massage for my calves/shins/plantar fasciatis/anything else I want to add to the list. Anything to loosen up my poor muscles, as well as rolling and stretching and this and that, my list is too long. Good thing the actual running is feeling okay and leaving me with positive feelings and the usual runners high rather than making me think of that list.
What else? I just received my Skirt Sports rain jacket, and some CW-X shorts that I am excited to try out. I live in the rainiest place in Canada, and don't have a rainy day jacket, hard to believe but true. Well now I do! It does not look like a garbage bag, which I admit I was worried it might. Also I just picked up some Brooks Pureflow 2s on sale online for 17.99... oh yes that is correct! I don't care if they are last seasons as long as they do their job.
I took these shoes for a spin today around a local pond/park, they felt good. The park wasn't as busy today, which was nice, less dogs to pass. The pond was covered in Swans, geese and ducks as well as the odd Blue Heron. Totally peaceful. I think I may have to make it my Wednesday run place, each loop is just about 3km, its outside, close to home, I can pass my car every loop.... and yes I may get bored of it, but for now it works.
Lastly, my eating is ... meh! Lets just say I find chocolate, I buy chocolate, I don't stop eating the chocolate until it is gone, which is unfortunate for my body when its a Costco size box. This is the only dairy I consume in a day.
I think that is enough rambling for the day/week..... Hope it even made sense!
Friday, January 30, 2015
Friday...
So I have not run in over a week. Today was the first since LAST Tuesday. This also means that I did NOT run my scheduled half this weekend. Instead I chose to volunteer, let my ankle business rest.
Volunteering was great! I was close to the end of the first loop so I did have to wait over 40 minutes for the first runner to come through. I had a speaker and music to entertain myself, and the runners. :) The first guy to come through was in sweatpants with his keys and phone jangling away, I could hardly believe it, he looked like he was out for a casual jog. He finished his first half (this one) in 1:39: after being up too late partying and not being able to drag his friends out, he figured he would still come and run it himself. Man alive, maybe one day I can just saunter through a half, even slowly!
So the reason I was 'sidelined' was tendinitis/shin splints. Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis I suppose is closer to what it 'is'. So I iced and stretched and yada yada yada all week long. Saw physio yesterday and he said if 12 hurt, do 6 a few times this week.... and here are a million more stretches and exercises to strengthen your hips. OK, got it doc, just get me to the marathon in 4 months!!! He also suggested I ramp up my spinning if I am not running, keep my fitness and my legs moving for long periods. I have a spin bike, I can do this also.
Today I did go out for 6 km. It was really nice. I went twice around a little park we have here with some ponds and birds, plus a million people walking their dogs. The sun was out, it was brisk and perfect! I just did my own thing, I was not worrying about pace, even though I was noting it, also, I had to pee even before I started and was very distracted... I think it made it more enjoyable though. Not the need to pee, that is never better!!!
All in all, I am feeling good.
Foodwise... meh, I was doing great today until a friend said 'come on over for dinner' and we had perogies and farmer sausage. Ugh seriously, she spoils me, gluten free perogies! I couldn't say no. And then vodka and oj... uh, ok I could have said no to that but by then it no longer really mattered. :)
Tomorrow, I will be spinning for a long while in the morning, must work off the food! and get some 'distance' in :S
Peace Home Fry
Volunteering was great! I was close to the end of the first loop so I did have to wait over 40 minutes for the first runner to come through. I had a speaker and music to entertain myself, and the runners. :) The first guy to come through was in sweatpants with his keys and phone jangling away, I could hardly believe it, he looked like he was out for a casual jog. He finished his first half (this one) in 1:39: after being up too late partying and not being able to drag his friends out, he figured he would still come and run it himself. Man alive, maybe one day I can just saunter through a half, even slowly!
So the reason I was 'sidelined' was tendinitis/shin splints. Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis I suppose is closer to what it 'is'. So I iced and stretched and yada yada yada all week long. Saw physio yesterday and he said if 12 hurt, do 6 a few times this week.... and here are a million more stretches and exercises to strengthen your hips. OK, got it doc, just get me to the marathon in 4 months!!! He also suggested I ramp up my spinning if I am not running, keep my fitness and my legs moving for long periods. I have a spin bike, I can do this also.
Today I did go out for 6 km. It was really nice. I went twice around a little park we have here with some ponds and birds, plus a million people walking their dogs. The sun was out, it was brisk and perfect! I just did my own thing, I was not worrying about pace, even though I was noting it, also, I had to pee even before I started and was very distracted... I think it made it more enjoyable though. Not the need to pee, that is never better!!!
All in all, I am feeling good.
Foodwise... meh, I was doing great today until a friend said 'come on over for dinner' and we had perogies and farmer sausage. Ugh seriously, she spoils me, gluten free perogies! I couldn't say no. And then vodka and oj... uh, ok I could have said no to that but by then it no longer really mattered. :)
Tomorrow, I will be spinning for a long while in the morning, must work off the food! and get some 'distance' in :S
Peace Home Fry
Friday, January 16, 2015
Marathon Training... Not Quite Yet
Omg Omg Omg Omg
That is what I am currently thinking.
I barely wanted to run today AT ALL, outside, inside, it didn't matter, I just didn't FEEL like it. How am I ever going to get to be running basically 10 km 2-3x a week and then a ridiculously long run every weekend?! I don't even know.
That is all.
That is what I am currently thinking.
I barely wanted to run today AT ALL, outside, inside, it didn't matter, I just didn't FEEL like it. How am I ever going to get to be running basically 10 km 2-3x a week and then a ridiculously long run every weekend?! I don't even know.
That is all.
Saturday, January 10, 2015
The One and Done
Big surprise! I still have my cold. It is moving around but not going away, and so, I have been mostly doing a one mile a day on the mill. So boring, but better than nothing?
I have been keeping on track, mostly, with my food. Yay!
I have been keeping on track, mostly, with my food. Yay!
Confession: I listen to hypnosis before bed most nights. At the very least it helps with my meditation and relaxation to fall asleep fast!
Random ramblings:
It is dreary out. I have a birthday cake to create. This will take a large part of my day because I have no idea what I am doing. I would like to run more than a one and done today, but I am not so sure, my other half is already sleeping and that means no outside time for me unless I go later in the day. I will probably settle for that and half an hour on the spinbike while the children fight or play or both. Tomorrow I should be running 18 or 20 (2 weeks from half marathon that I wouldn't mind doing 'average' on) but run club is going for 12 at most, so I will do that and see if I add my own. It will be better than nothing. Because shortly after the run I do also have a birthday party to throw and I don't think I have time to actually do 18 or 20 before it. 2 weeks and I take a 'break' for a week or 2 *ahahaha break* and begin MARATHON training. I am not sure how I am going to do it. Runclub will be a full month ahead in their group because their marathon is a month before mine.... But I also know I do not want to train by myself on those long runs even if I am alone IN the group (probably far behind). So perhaps I will just fall into step with their program and try and fudge along for the 2 or 3 weeks after it ends.... I just don't want to feel over trained when I get to marathon day, I know I will be exhausted regardless. So many things, so little time!
I think that's about it for now.
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