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« on: July 29, 2010, 08:45:48 AM » |
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almost/not-quite workout.
plan: 12 incl 3@7:00 pace.
Weather is still awful, I am terminally tired, never seem to be able to get enough sleep. Before I even started, I decided to put the 3 faster miles in the middle of the run, not the end. Then I decided that 9 miles would be fine and I would make up the other 3. Even with these wimpouts, I still had doubts.
I ran 4 slow miles, then 7:02, 7:01. Then the next mile started on a hill and my legs and lungs just said no. Jogged a slow mile (including a water stop), then ran a 6:57 mile, then jogged home to get 9.66 miles total.
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« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2010, 09:37:28 AM » |
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6 easy. It's hot.
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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2010, 09:42:44 AM » |
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Jo, your runs are sound an awful lot like mine (but yours are a bit faster).
I was supposed to do 8 miles yesterday, but just didn't have it in me so I opted for 8 this morning. My plan was to run the last three at an 8 minute pace.
The first two miles were slow and excruciating. Humidity was at 85% (79*) and my legs felt like lead bricks. I felt like I was towing a small car behind me. I managed to pep up for Miles 3-5 although I can't say I felt anywhere near good. Gritted my teeth and got through Miles 6-7 at a slightly quicker pace, but definitely not 8 minute miles. Ran out of gas on the last mile and just hobbled home.
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« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2010, 10:04:20 AM » |
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Jo, your runs are sound an awful lot like mine
yeah, this summer sure stinks, doesn't it? I don't know what it is. I've lived here the entire 8 years I've been running, so it's not like the weather is some kind of surprise. I work many more hours than I did last summer, but this year it's a sedentary job so I should feel peppier. But I don't. And my running reflects it. Bleh. |
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« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2010, 10:26:41 AM » |
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yeah, this summer sure stinks, doesn't it? I don't know what it is. I've lived here the entire 8 years I've been running, so it's not like the weather is some kind of surprise. I work many more hours than I did last summer, but this year it's a sedentary job so I should feel peppier. But I don't. And my running reflects it. Bleh.
I think being sedentary during the workday is a culprit, at least for me. My legs swell when I've been sitting for long periods of time, especially my lower legs, and it HURTS to run when I am swelling. It's why I try to always run in the morning. |
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« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2010, 10:59:03 AM » |
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3 easy miles in the sauna that envelops CT. I felt like crap and am most likely dehydrated from yesterday's tempo run.
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« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2010, 02:17:13 PM » |
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Nice day here. The humidity broke and it was somewhat cool. Ran 7. Felt good.
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« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2010, 05:29:37 PM » |
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Big fat goose egg so far, but I did get to torture seven high school kids with max tests in the weight room at the U.
They did
2 min plank
max #sit ups in 60 sec
max #crunches in 60 sec
#pull ups
#dips
max weight on pull down machine
max weight on dip machine, and max #dips at 50% of max
#reps for deltoids with dumbell
then #of two-legged hops on a 15" box--hopping side to side
#1 legged hops onto a 9" box, each leg
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« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2010, 05:39:24 PM » |
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4 miles, today. Relatively flat. My legs are trashed from three days of nothing but hills in a row.
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« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2010, 06:59:21 PM » |
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Missed my chance to run this morning so I did strength and 3.25 miles on the treadmill this evening.
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« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2010, 07:31:22 PM » |
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Decided to take a rest day yesterday and tried to run today but ended up playing it safe instead and did 68 mins on the elliptical.
Knee pain still there, but getting a bit better. Might try running again in the AM.
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« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2010, 08:10:07 PM » |
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10 miles. Got carried away because of the rest day yesterday and ran the last 5 sub-7.
Still feeling bloated and odd. Weight is up over 10 pounds vs a few days ago.
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« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2010, 09:39:47 PM » |
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55 min easy easy
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« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2010, 10:29:28 PM » |
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I haven't run since Monday. No biggie. I'm feeling better and will get back out there tomorrow.
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« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2010, 01:50:19 AM » |
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16 mile bike ride this evening
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« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2010, 03:29:29 AM » |
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I haven't run since Monday. No biggie. I'm feeling better and will get back out there tomorrow.
I'm glad you are feeling better. |
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« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2010, 11:28:48 AM » |
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6 miles: hillwork. Followed by dehydration symptoms for the rest of the day and night-not fun.
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