WHEW. I can't believe how wonderfully amazing it is outside right now. When I checked the weather at 9:30, it was already 70+ degrees and sunny. Although I'll admit, it was a little deceiving, haha. As you know, today was the "mile" run so I mapped a loop that took me down to Asbury and then back up to Buchtel (~1.02 according to MapMyRun). I would say after running up the hill to Buchtel, I noticed that the wind had stopped and I was sweating bullets. So while it was nice to start, after a while 75 degrees can be a little HOT to run in. Oh well, I'm not complaining. I'd rather be hot that freezing cold, right?
Anyways, my "mile" took me 13 minutes and 47 seconds. Again, I'm not sure who to believe, the website or my watch. Pedometer marked it as 0.99 mile. DAMN THE INCONSISTENCY.
Oh, & I still didn't lose or gain any weight. This is getting ridiculous. I think my scale is faulty--but it also could be my sore legs. I think when muscles are sore, they are heavier. I also think I just made that up, but it sounds logical to me.
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Sunday, May 8, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
5K Training: Day 12
25 minutes of walking (3.5 mph/1 incline).
30 reps of dumbbell curls
30 reps of tricep extensions
50 crunches
50 cross-body crunches
AND I SPICED THINGS UP A BIT: 50 reps of kettle ball swings using the 4kg. Probably wasn't a very good idea since I can already feel the inside of the thighs getting sore, but tomorrow is my rest day so they can recuperate then.
TODAY IS BOOT SHOPPING DAY! In a few hours, I will officially own a pair of cowboy boots & be a Colorado-an. :]
30 reps of dumbbell curls
30 reps of tricep extensions
50 crunches
50 cross-body crunches
AND I SPICED THINGS UP A BIT: 50 reps of kettle ball swings using the 4kg. Probably wasn't a very good idea since I can already feel the inside of the thighs getting sore, but tomorrow is my rest day so they can recuperate then.
TODAY IS BOOT SHOPPING DAY! In a few hours, I will officially own a pair of cowboy boots & be a Colorado-an. :]
Thursday, May 5, 2011
5K Training: Day 11
This is starting to get really repetitive because nothing new is happening with my runs. YET. After this week, I'm sure there will be a lot more complaining because next week I push past 15 minutes AND the long weekend run is 1.5 miles. YEAH-FREAKING-RIGHT. Let's hope I feel more confident after running 20 minutes, or if I can...
Anyways, ran another 15 minutes at Veteran's Park. I've started to doubt my pedometer's trustworthiness again. Usually, it's about 0.07 miles off so I just add that to the total at the end of my run, which is what I've been doing for my Vet Park runs; the watch would say 1.06, so I would make it 1.13 but now I'm wondering if the watch's distance was accurate. One loop is 0.44 miles. I run about 2.5 loops, which WOULD make it about 1.06. TRACKING DISTANCE IS SO CONFUSING. Ugh.
Anyways, I take back all my estimated distances from my previous runs and substitute 1.06/1.07 miles in their place. Damn.
Anyways, ran another 15 minutes at Veteran's Park. I've started to doubt my pedometer's trustworthiness again. Usually, it's about 0.07 miles off so I just add that to the total at the end of my run, which is what I've been doing for my Vet Park runs; the watch would say 1.06, so I would make it 1.13 but now I'm wondering if the watch's distance was accurate. One loop is 0.44 miles. I run about 2.5 loops, which WOULD make it about 1.06. TRACKING DISTANCE IS SO CONFUSING. Ugh.
Anyways, I take back all my estimated distances from my previous runs and substitute 1.06/1.07 miles in their place. Damn.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
5K Training: Day 10
WALKING DAY: 30 minutes on the treadmill (1 incline/3.5 mph) and then 50 crunches, 50 cross-crunches, 30 reps of tricep extensions, and 30 reps of dumbbell curls. I forewent the legs today since I got to walk a little longer than normal.
Last night, I talked to Kirsten (the one who just ran the marathon) about how to process with the timed runs coming up next week and what's the best way to jump five minutes. Her advice was basically not to stick so strictly to this training plan like it was for a grade; if I felt like shit one day, only run 17 minutes. If I get to 17 minutes one day and feel great, keep going. She also suggested that some of my run days could be used to speed train instead of distance, like if I just felt like walking to the gym and running instead of going to the park. In that sense, I would run for a short amount of time, like a minute, a lot faster than I normally run, then walk for a few minutes, then do it again. Run five sets of fast minutes or something, which could be useful.
May the 4th be with you. (hah, Star Wars humor....)
Last night, I talked to Kirsten (the one who just ran the marathon) about how to process with the timed runs coming up next week and what's the best way to jump five minutes. Her advice was basically not to stick so strictly to this training plan like it was for a grade; if I felt like shit one day, only run 17 minutes. If I get to 17 minutes one day and feel great, keep going. She also suggested that some of my run days could be used to speed train instead of distance, like if I just felt like walking to the gym and running instead of going to the park. In that sense, I would run for a short amount of time, like a minute, a lot faster than I normally run, then walk for a few minutes, then do it again. Run five sets of fast minutes or something, which could be useful.
May the 4th be with you. (hah, Star Wars humor....)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
5K Training: Day 9
Now we're into week 2 where the daily run goals are just 15 minutes, which is pretty easy considering that's what I ran all last week. Ha. Again, Veteran's Park, 2.5 loops for about 1.13 miles. Today was a beautiful day for a run. It was 60 degrees and sunny, with a nice cool breeze. Uh, Colorado, you're amazing.
I was thinking about what I'll do next week with my runs since they are supposed to be 15-20 minutes. I'm not sure I can just up my running time by 5 minutes, so I might run like 16 minutes on Tues and then 18 minutes on Thursday, so then the week AFTER that (God, I'm thinking way too far ahead...) I should be able to run 20 minutes, theoretically. Anyways, just thinking aloud I suppose. If you have suggestions, lemme know!
I was thinking about what I'll do next week with my runs since they are supposed to be 15-20 minutes. I'm not sure I can just up my running time by 5 minutes, so I might run like 16 minutes on Tues and then 18 minutes on Thursday, so then the week AFTER that (God, I'm thinking way too far ahead...) I should be able to run 20 minutes, theoretically. Anyways, just thinking aloud I suppose. If you have suggestions, lemme know!
Monday, May 2, 2011
5K Training: Day 8
Well first of all, congratulations for Kirsten for completing her first marathon in four hours. I love watching the finish line for races, not because it motivates me to run, but because these people have accomplished something amazing, and I enjoy being part of the crowd that cheers them through the end.
As for me, I'm accomplishing less amazing things. Today was a walk/XT day, and since I was running a little behind this morning, I only walked for a mile (17:08 minutes, 3.5/3.6 mph/1 incline) on the treadmill of death. The belt kept getting stuck so it would slow down, then speed up. Eff that. Then I did my normal curls/extensions (30 reps), 50 crunches, 50 cross-crunches, and dumbbell squats (2 sets of 15).
I was a little peeved when I didn't lose any weight last week, but I'm blaming my new training schedule--more working out than usual so my muscles might be big and sore. Hopefully next week will be back to normal.
As for me, I'm accomplishing less amazing things. Today was a walk/XT day, and since I was running a little behind this morning, I only walked for a mile (17:08 minutes, 3.5/3.6 mph/1 incline) on the treadmill of death. The belt kept getting stuck so it would slow down, then speed up. Eff that. Then I did my normal curls/extensions (30 reps), 50 crunches, 50 cross-crunches, and dumbbell squats (2 sets of 15).
I was a little peeved when I didn't lose any weight last week, but I'm blaming my new training schedule--more working out than usual so my muscles might be big and sore. Hopefully next week will be back to normal.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
5K Training: Day 7
Since yesterday was my rest day, today is technically day 7. The goal today was to run a mile, which was pretty simple except for the fact that we're heading up to Fort Collins today to watch Kirsten run here marathon. Basically, I got up at 6:40am, didn't eat breakfast or drink coffee, ran a mile up and down University, came back and minimally stretched my legs, hopped in the shower, and here I am with 8 minutes to spare until Emily & Heather show up. WHEW. I'm still sweating; I'm not sure if that's still from the run or the hot shower or the rush.
Anyways, today's mile took me 13:02 to complete, which is a little faster than normal for me, but I did have to sprint through some crosswalks with a few seconds left. Regardless, I'm ready to go cheer her on & eat bagels. Mmm. (How lame do I sound running 1 mile at 7am while she started running 26.2 at 6:15am?? BUCK UP NOLL.)
"Run, Bitch, Run."
Anyways, today's mile took me 13:02 to complete, which is a little faster than normal for me, but I did have to sprint through some crosswalks with a few seconds left. Regardless, I'm ready to go cheer her on & eat bagels. Mmm. (How lame do I sound running 1 mile at 7am while she started running 26.2 at 6:15am?? BUCK UP NOLL.)
"Run, Bitch, Run."
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