Day 20:
workout: 5 miles
how I felt: So now I know my breaking point, not my breaking down, but breaking into. The first 3 miles were painful. My shin splints, now definitely in both legs, were giving me a lot of trouble, but come the 4th and 5th miles I was doing great. So as long as I can get past the first 3 miles I'm good for awhile! I spent the rest of the day not wanting to walk around at all, the funny thing is that my shins didn't hurt as much as my Achilles tendons did. Hopefully it means that I'm finally running with the correct form and that I'm starting to strengthen the right tendons.
course: I ran with my team up by the State Capital building, up City Creek Canyon. It was beautiful. What a great place. I've never been up there before. We ran this funny U shaped course. From the capital building we ran a mile to the canyon gate, then one mile up the canyon, then back to the gate and then headed the other direction up the hill to the top
(11th or 13th East, I can't remember), then back to the gate and back to the capital.
Day 21: Rest Day
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Days 17, 18, 19
Day 17: cross-training
I wakeboarded again for my cross-training.
My body was still sore from the workout the night before. My legs didn't want to do anything. This made wakeboarding not the best, but I still love it!
Day 18: easy 3 miles
I'm trying to work on my running form. I don't have a very good form and it's really hard for me to correct it. Hopefully after some time I'll figure it out. My shin splint is still really bothering me and my right foot fell asleep again. Every possible thing I could do wrong to cramp my leg I seem to do. Now I realized that I scrunch up my toes and push off of them, do not do this. For the cool down we walked circles in the grass at the school.
Day 19:
Today is a rest day. Yippie! I have a softball game tonight and maybe 2 if we win, but other than that it will be a do nothing day.
I wakeboarded again for my cross-training.
My body was still sore from the workout the night before. My legs didn't want to do anything. This made wakeboarding not the best, but I still love it!
Day 18: easy 3 miles
I'm trying to work on my running form. I don't have a very good form and it's really hard for me to correct it. Hopefully after some time I'll figure it out. My shin splint is still really bothering me and my right foot fell asleep again. Every possible thing I could do wrong to cramp my leg I seem to do. Now I realized that I scrunch up my toes and push off of them, do not do this. For the cool down we walked circles in the grass at the school.
Day 19:
Today is a rest day. Yippie! I have a softball game tonight and maybe 2 if we win, but other than that it will be a do nothing day.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Day 16
Workout:
Track - Speed
2 laps warmup
1 x 1200 m (10k pace)
1 minute rest
1 x 400 m (5k pace)
3 minute rest
1 x 1200 m (10k pace)
1 minute rest
1 x 400 m (5k pace)
3 minute rest
2 laps cool down
How I felt:
This was my best workout so far. I loved running on the track. It was night and dark (no lights on the track), but I felt a lot safer (I wasn't going to fall off the side of the road or twist my ankle and tumble to the ground), and the track was so much softer than what I've been running on. I got a great workout. My foot didn't fall asleep. I know I didn't run at the right pace, I'm sure it was faster. I just wanted to be done. My calves felt so much better. They started to cramp up during the cool down so I only ran about 3/4 of the track and walked the rest.
Track - Speed
2 laps warmup
1 x 1200 m (10k pace)
1 minute rest
1 x 400 m (5k pace)
3 minute rest
1 x 1200 m (10k pace)
1 minute rest
1 x 400 m (5k pace)
3 minute rest
2 laps cool down
How I felt:
This was my best workout so far. I loved running on the track. It was night and dark (no lights on the track), but I felt a lot safer (I wasn't going to fall off the side of the road or twist my ankle and tumble to the ground), and the track was so much softer than what I've been running on. I got a great workout. My foot didn't fall asleep. I know I didn't run at the right pace, I'm sure it was faster. I just wanted to be done. My calves felt so much better. They started to cramp up during the cool down so I only ran about 3/4 of the track and walked the rest.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Days 14 & 15
Day 14: Hooray for rest days!
Day 15: Today I got new running shoes.
The workout: 3 -4 easy miles
Advice (not mine, just some I've been given):
For shoes - running shoes should be 1 1/2 - 2 sizes too big for your feet (you should be able to have a thumb space between your big toe and the end of the shoe). Shoelaces shouldn't be tight or snug. Your shoes should allow you to run as if you were running bare foot.
For shin splints - This is when your muscle pulls away from the shin bone. Things you should do - stretch, tap your foot up and down to strengthen surrounding muscles, while sitting/laying put your leg up and use your foot to write the alphabet, have someone rub out your calf muscle or use a rolling pin. When running be sure your laces are loose and have proper running shoes. Run on uneven surfaces, the best being grass.
For running - Your shoulders should be back, your arms should be bent at about the end of your bra, your hands should be relaxed with your fingers slightly curled with your thumbs lightly resting on the topside of your pointer finger. When you run your arms should move in a straight line, back and forth, they shouldn't cross in front of you at all. Your elbows should be at your side, not far away from your body. You should imagine that you have an elastic band hooked to your elbows. By doing all this your chest should be forward. Your legs will follow what your arms do. Don't try to move your self forward by stretching your stride in front of you. When you run your legs should come down in a straight line as much as possible.
How I felt: Terrible. My right leg has a shin splint and my left leg is starting to get one. I barely made 3 miles. I got a brace for my shin splint and ran with it. I thought it wasn't doing anything, but awhile after the run my muscle wasn't as hard as it was before. I also ran on grass for some of it, but I hated it because it was night and I couldn't really see all that well and it takes twice as long for me to run on the grass. I didn't like running with my shoe laces loose. That will take some getting use to. I was also hoping that my right foot wouldn't fall asleep with my laces loose and new shoes, but with about a half mile to go it did, worse than it has before. After the run we walked a few laps barefoot in the grass at the school by our house.
Day 15: Today I got new running shoes.
The workout: 3 -4 easy miles
Advice (not mine, just some I've been given):
For shoes - running shoes should be 1 1/2 - 2 sizes too big for your feet (you should be able to have a thumb space between your big toe and the end of the shoe). Shoelaces shouldn't be tight or snug. Your shoes should allow you to run as if you were running bare foot.
For shin splints - This is when your muscle pulls away from the shin bone. Things you should do - stretch, tap your foot up and down to strengthen surrounding muscles, while sitting/laying put your leg up and use your foot to write the alphabet, have someone rub out your calf muscle or use a rolling pin. When running be sure your laces are loose and have proper running shoes. Run on uneven surfaces, the best being grass.
For running - Your shoulders should be back, your arms should be bent at about the end of your bra, your hands should be relaxed with your fingers slightly curled with your thumbs lightly resting on the topside of your pointer finger. When you run your arms should move in a straight line, back and forth, they shouldn't cross in front of you at all. Your elbows should be at your side, not far away from your body. You should imagine that you have an elastic band hooked to your elbows. By doing all this your chest should be forward. Your legs will follow what your arms do. Don't try to move your self forward by stretching your stride in front of you. When you run your legs should come down in a straight line as much as possible.
How I felt: Terrible. My right leg has a shin splint and my left leg is starting to get one. I barely made 3 miles. I got a brace for my shin splint and ran with it. I thought it wasn't doing anything, but awhile after the run my muscle wasn't as hard as it was before. I also ran on grass for some of it, but I hated it because it was night and I couldn't really see all that well and it takes twice as long for me to run on the grass. I didn't like running with my shoe laces loose. That will take some getting use to. I was also hoping that my right foot wouldn't fall asleep with my laces loose and new shoes, but with about a half mile to go it did, worse than it has before. After the run we walked a few laps barefoot in the grass at the school by our house.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Days 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Day 9: Today was a 30 run with a speed element. It's one where you run easy working into a faster pace and then running race pace for 5 minutes then easy running again to finish. My first mile was a killer, but I was able to pick it up after that.
Day 10: Today was a cross-training day. We went wakeboarding. I didn't board for very long, 10 minutes maybe, but that was enough for my first time out this season, and I paid for it for 2 days after. My back, shoulders, etc. were so very sore.
Day 11: Today was an easy 3 miles. I think easy meant really slow for me. It took 33 minutes. I was sore and my right leg is getting a shin splint. Apparently I need to stretch way more than I do. My lower back is still killing me, this was even before wakeboarding. Chris says I need to strenghten my core. I guess I should start doing some sit-ups. We'll see about it.
Day 12: Today is a rest day. However, I did play softball. I sweated for an hour, does that count as resting? It was really hot at 6:p.m.
Day 13: 2 weeks down!!! Today we started at Gardner's Village and ran 2 miles out along the trail and then back again. Everyone I run with has been running. I'm the only one who started from nothing. I'm waiting for the time when I can run and not feel like it's a huge struggle. Chris asked if this was how it was for me when I ran in high school, but I'm sure it wasn't. I wouldn't of ran if it had been! So my calves are really sore and my lungs are still worn out from a few nights ago. I don't know why I can't remember to double knot my shoelaces. Heading out I had to stop and tie one of my laces, but I caught back up to everyone just fine. We stopped at the aid station 2.5 miles into our run. They encourage us to stop and get a drink and get use to doing it, because we will definitely need to do it in our race. Of course I drank too much. I got a mild side ache soon after we started running again. On the way back I had to stop and tie my other shoelace, but instead of bending my knees I just bent down and tied it and stood back up. I was really light headed so I just trotted on in. It will get better, I just know it!!!
Day 10: Today was a cross-training day. We went wakeboarding. I didn't board for very long, 10 minutes maybe, but that was enough for my first time out this season, and I paid for it for 2 days after. My back, shoulders, etc. were so very sore.
Day 11: Today was an easy 3 miles. I think easy meant really slow for me. It took 33 minutes. I was sore and my right leg is getting a shin splint. Apparently I need to stretch way more than I do. My lower back is still killing me, this was even before wakeboarding. Chris says I need to strenghten my core. I guess I should start doing some sit-ups. We'll see about it.
Day 12: Today is a rest day. However, I did play softball. I sweated for an hour, does that count as resting? It was really hot at 6:p.m.
Day 13: 2 weeks down!!! Today we started at Gardner's Village and ran 2 miles out along the trail and then back again. Everyone I run with has been running. I'm the only one who started from nothing. I'm waiting for the time when I can run and not feel like it's a huge struggle. Chris asked if this was how it was for me when I ran in high school, but I'm sure it wasn't. I wouldn't of ran if it had been! So my calves are really sore and my lungs are still worn out from a few nights ago. I don't know why I can't remember to double knot my shoelaces. Heading out I had to stop and tie one of my laces, but I caught back up to everyone just fine. We stopped at the aid station 2.5 miles into our run. They encourage us to stop and get a drink and get use to doing it, because we will definitely need to do it in our race. Of course I drank too much. I got a mild side ache soon after we started running again. On the way back I had to stop and tie my other shoelace, but instead of bending my knees I just bent down and tied it and stood back up. I was really light headed so I just trotted on in. It will get better, I just know it!!!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Day 8
Today's workout was an easy 30 min. run. After playing on the lake, Chris & I ran for 30 min. Then for a cool down we walked around the school block.
How I felt: When I started my legs felt like lead. It was so hard to get them to even move. Around 20 minutes I felt OK. My calves were hurting, but at least I could move them! Right before we were done I started to get a cramp in the arch of my right foot. Once we started our cool down I was able to smooth it out. However, during the night my legs were so stiff and my arch cramped again. It was a horrible night sleep!
How I felt: When I started my legs felt like lead. It was so hard to get them to even move. Around 20 minutes I felt OK. My calves were hurting, but at least I could move them! Right before we were done I started to get a cramp in the arch of my right foot. Once we started our cool down I was able to smooth it out. However, during the night my legs were so stiff and my arch cramped again. It was a horrible night sleep!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Day 6
Today was our first team practice. We met bright and early at Sugar House Park. We did a 3 mile run. I did the whole thing without walking. I know I'll stop writing that, but it surprises me that I can do it on my first week.
Apparently I need to work on my breathing. For years I have been shallow breathing, because the tumor in my thyroid would clog up my throat if I breathed deep for too long. So it's nice to be able to really breathe again, I just need to learn to do it right. Our coach says, that there is really no right or wrong way, when I asked about breathing through your mouth vs. your nose. Just breathe. If you have a side cramp it means that you have stale air in the bottom of your lungs and you should take several deep breaths to blow it out.
I felt pretty good, until I hit PG/Lindon, then my legs cramped. I knew the drive home was going to kill me!!!
DAY 7 - Tomorrow is a rest day - Yippie!!!
Apparently I need to work on my breathing. For years I have been shallow breathing, because the tumor in my thyroid would clog up my throat if I breathed deep for too long. So it's nice to be able to really breathe again, I just need to learn to do it right. Our coach says, that there is really no right or wrong way, when I asked about breathing through your mouth vs. your nose. Just breathe. If you have a side cramp it means that you have stale air in the bottom of your lungs and you should take several deep breaths to blow it out.
I felt pretty good, until I hit PG/Lindon, then my legs cramped. I knew the drive home was going to kill me!!!
DAY 7 - Tomorrow is a rest day - Yippie!!!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Day 5
Tomorrow is a rest day, so I don't have to do anything, but I do have a softball game that night.
I ended up working at the cannery for 2 1/2 hours, which was a nice arm workout and also the previously mentioned softball game. So much for a rest day!
I ended up working at the cannery for 2 1/2 hours, which was a nice arm workout and also the previously mentioned softball game. So much for a rest day!
Day 4
Workout: Today was an easy 2 mile run. I did it just under 20 minutes again. I walked a mile for a cool down.
How I felt: My lungs are doing so much better. I guess it's not really my calves that hurt, but the tendons (or whatever it is) and is below my calves and above my ankles. They are so tight when I run. I'm sure I'll figure it out at some point. My lower back still aches, but it doesn't bother me when I run.
How I felt: My lungs are doing so much better. I guess it's not really my calves that hurt, but the tendons (or whatever it is) and is below my calves and above my ankles. They are so tight when I run. I'm sure I'll figure it out at some point. My lower back still aches, but it doesn't bother me when I run.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Day 3
Today I was suppose to cross train. I didn't really know what to do. Chris and I went to the gym to swim laps. I only did it for about 15 minutes. Oh well!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Day 2
I knew this would happen - I woke up really sore this morning. Oh well! After I dropped Sammy off at 6:30 a.m. I started today's workout along the river and then going north along the lake.
Workout: easy 30 minutes - I only had to stop because there was a big dog (the dog had a collar, but there was no person to be seen anywhere) on the trail that I scared and thought might bite me if I ran passed it (why can't people follow the leash law?)
How I felt: My lower back was really sore, so were my thighs and my behind! That was before I even started, during my run I was fine, just my calves started to get sore and my right foot arch cramped a little.
Workout: easy 30 minutes - I only had to stop because there was a big dog (the dog had a collar, but there was no person to be seen anywhere) on the trail that I scared and thought might bite me if I ran passed it (why can't people follow the leash law?)
How I felt: My lower back was really sore, so were my thighs and my behind! That was before I even started, during my run I was fine, just my calves started to get sore and my right foot arch cramped a little.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Why Team in Training?
I receive emails from active.com all the time. I don't know why, I guess a part of me wishes I was more active. I received one about the Nike Women's Marathon. After I looked into it I thought if I ever wanted to do a marathon this is the one to do. It's at sea level (huge bonus for me) and it's catered towards women (chocolates along the way, a Tiffany necklace for your finishing medal, etc.).
Now, the only way to get into this race is through Team in Training. I went to a couple of meetings and decided this is something I want to do. I'm quite excited to have a team to support me. I don't know that I would be motivated enough to do it on my own. I have a coach that gives me a training schedule tailored to this event. There are clinics to learn more about equipment (yes, you need equipment to run!), sports injury, nutrition, etc. We also have team workouts on Saturdays.
There's nothing like jumping in feet first!
Now, the only way to get into this race is through Team in Training. I went to a couple of meetings and decided this is something I want to do. I'm quite excited to have a team to support me. I don't know that I would be motivated enough to do it on my own. I have a coach that gives me a training schedule tailored to this event. There are clinics to learn more about equipment (yes, you need equipment to run!), sports injury, nutrition, etc. We also have team workouts on Saturdays.
There's nothing like jumping in feet first!
Team in Training
I'm excited to be working with Team in Training. I'm not big on supporting lots of charities, our church does amazing things for causes worldwide that it makes it easy to just contribute to them.
However, here I am trying to raise money for this great cause. Money raised for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) in the past has funded research that produced a drug that is helping people with blood cancer to live a longer life. This is a drug and research that pharmaceutical companies didn't even want to bother with. So I'm happy to help them continue in their quest to find a cure.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk marathons and half marathons or participate in triathlons and century (100-mile) bike rides. Since 1988, more than 360,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than $850 million. This marks 20 years since the beginning of Team In Training (TNT).
If you'd like to join me, please do so, or if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Go Team!!!
However, here I am trying to raise money for this great cause. Money raised for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) in the past has funded research that produced a drug that is helping people with blood cancer to live a longer life. This is a drug and research that pharmaceutical companies didn't even want to bother with. So I'm happy to help them continue in their quest to find a cure.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk marathons and half marathons or participate in triathlons and century (100-mile) bike rides. Since 1988, more than 360,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than $850 million. This marks 20 years since the beginning of Team In Training (TNT).
If you'd like to join me, please do so, or if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Go Team!!!
Day 1
Today was the first day of training.
Workout: 2 easy miles
Shockingly, I ran 2 whole miles without stopping, not once! It took me nearly 20 minutes, but hey I did it. I walked a mile for a cool down afterwards.
How do I feel: My calves are tight and my lungs aren't happy, but other than that I think I'm good (I'll let you know tomorrow how I really feel!).
Weight: They say that you shouldn't expect to lose much weight when you run because muscle weighs more than fat. We shall see how that goes - no, I'm not going to say how much I weigh, but occasionally I can give you a plus or minus on pounds!
Workout: 2 easy miles
Shockingly, I ran 2 whole miles without stopping, not once! It took me nearly 20 minutes, but hey I did it. I walked a mile for a cool down afterwards.
How do I feel: My calves are tight and my lungs aren't happy, but other than that I think I'm good (I'll let you know tomorrow how I really feel!).
Weight: They say that you shouldn't expect to lose much weight when you run because muscle weighs more than fat. We shall see how that goes - no, I'm not going to say how much I weigh, but occasionally I can give you a plus or minus on pounds!
It's Official...
... I've completely lost my mind. I've decided to run a marathon this year. I have joined up with Team in Training. I will be running the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco this October.
I use to run in high school, but haven't done much of anything since then. My only exercise the last few years has been playing coed softball, coaching youth soccer teams, and running around the race course to cheer for Keyan. That doesn't sum up to much of an exercise program, but I can't claim to be a glorified couch potato either!!!
So here I go - embarking on a new adventure! Hoping to have some fun along the way.
Wish me luck!!!
I use to run in high school, but haven't done much of anything since then. My only exercise the last few years has been playing coed softball, coaching youth soccer teams, and running around the race course to cheer for Keyan. That doesn't sum up to much of an exercise program, but I can't claim to be a glorified couch potato either!!!
So here I go - embarking on a new adventure! Hoping to have some fun along the way.
Wish me luck!!!
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