I have been attempting to run a 5 K in the morning before my youngest gets on the bus for school. Yes, running on the treadmill (TM) is not my thing, but I am trying to make it my thing. Once the boys go off to school I get wrapped up with work and life and do not always get to sneak my run in. At least with this approach, I am getting 3 miles in/day.
A 5 K to start your day!
Christmas Eve Run
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5 K before the bus and 5 K after--at least I got it in
I am pressed for time today. The Bosom Buddies group is decorating bags for the Holiday Express and we are having an impromptu Holiday Party--I have to pick up the pizzas:) I really wanted to get a moderate run in outside this morning, but I knew that was not going to happen, so I had to improvise.
I ran before Finn had to get on the bus and then I got another 3 in after he left---at least I got to run...
P.S. Here is my way of being able to use my iPad while on the TM--not ideal, but it does the trick.
I ran before Finn had to get on the bus and then I got another 3 in after he left---at least I got to run...
P.S. Here is my way of being able to use my iPad while on the TM--not ideal, but it does the trick.
Running Off the Winter Weight
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I am not going to lie--this was TOUGH!
I knew in the first mile today that this was going to be a tough one. I had been looking forward to this run all week. I met N and her friend T at YMCA Camp Arrowhead to run the Henry Hudson trail today. 9 miles was on the agenda. We started out strong, but when I was coming to the realization that I had to slow down if I wanted to get this run done--I could see these ladies were ready to GO. This is an out and back course, so I told them to go ahead with out me. My right glut was still acting up and I knew I needed to take at least a minute off my pace time.
I would have hated to hold them back. I tried to keep them in my sight but soon they were just little dots up ahead.
I turned up my iPod and tried to move to the beat. I really need to muscle through this run. Thankfully I had some slower paced songs on my iPod. Jane Says by Jane's Addiction helped me keep moving:
Wanted 9--got 8.5 miles with 11:11 pace--I know SLOW-but at least I kept moving. At 7.7 miles my right knee HURT--BIG PAIN (my glut was achy; I must not have had good form and subsequently my knee was suffering). Now, sitting post run writing this I smell like Bengay--I love this smell!
Recuperating
My left calf acted up in my long run this Sunday and I think because I was compensating--my right glut is now crying out for attention. I broke down and applied some topical NSAID cream yesterday and it seemed to help. I took it easy yesterday with a 1.5 mile warm up pre-spin and upped my gears but kept my butt in the seat during spin (every time I stood in position 2 & 3 my right hip/glut area hurt).
I was worried about how I would feel strength training this morning since it usually entails a lot of squats--but I felt great. I had some work stuff to do after the Y so I postponed my run until after lunch--yes, not the best strategy but I was only planning on 3 miles. I got the three miles--I have an ache in the right hip area, but post shower I think I will apply more of that magical cream.
P.S. the pain patches (Salonpas) I usually use and LOVE were not available at Target so I had to buy their generic cream which worked just fine.
I was worried about how I would feel strength training this morning since it usually entails a lot of squats--but I felt great. I had some work stuff to do after the Y so I postponed my run until after lunch--yes, not the best strategy but I was only planning on 3 miles. I got the three miles--I have an ache in the right hip area, but post shower I think I will apply more of that magical cream.
P.S. the pain patches (Salonpas) I usually use and LOVE were not available at Target so I had to buy their generic cream which worked just fine.
8 Miles Never Felt So Good
Despite my calf acting up on this mornings run (it did not announce itself until mile 6), this was a great 8 miles run. I met N and S at Thompson this morning. It was a brisk morning, but not too cold, 41 degrees. N wore short sleeves:) We headed out planning to do 5-6 and then head back to the car to drop off S and N and I would head out again. We ran in sync with each other and easily kept a 10:30 pace.
When we hit mile 5, I made the suggestion of running the 1.5 mile reservoir trail. Although I do not think it was N or S' cup of tea--these ladies humored me and off we went on the trail. The trail slowed our pace by 1 to 1.5 min/mile but it was definitely a harder run. Of course I loved it:) I really do love trail running and I wish there were more accessible trails in this area.
Here are S & N running the trail:
Coming off the trail we hit the rugby loop and got S back to her car at 6.5 miles. After refueling and convincing S and she should finish the run with us, we headed back out and got another 1.5 miles in--8 miles with great conversation--DONE!
I love running with these ladies--it makes getting that LONG run in sooooooooo much easier.
When we hit mile 5, I made the suggestion of running the 1.5 mile reservoir trail. Although I do not think it was N or S' cup of tea--these ladies humored me and off we went on the trail. The trail slowed our pace by 1 to 1.5 min/mile but it was definitely a harder run. Of course I loved it:) I really do love trail running and I wish there were more accessible trails in this area.
Here are S & N running the trail:
Coming off the trail we hit the rugby loop and got S back to her car at 6.5 miles. After refueling and convincing S and she should finish the run with us, we headed back out and got another 1.5 miles in--8 miles with great conversation--DONE!
I love running with these ladies--it makes getting that LONG run in sooooooooo much easier.
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