With the team this morning.
Today we had five long distance runners. Woo!
Did some form drills in the water then aqua-jogged for a half-hour.
That is all.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Squeeze
This weeks mileage did not go as planned.
Looks like it's going to be much less.
6.6 mi in 57:37 on full stomach.
Right after lunch, in between classes.
It was 28 and ridiculously windy today. The wind really killed the mojo.
Wind wind go away.
Looks like it's going to be much less.
6.6 mi in 57:37 on full stomach.
Right after lunch, in between classes.
It was 28 and ridiculously windy today. The wind really killed the mojo.
Wind wind go away.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Speed Work
2 mi wu (7:20s)
stretch
1.5 mi repeated wu
4x400m with 2 min. rest in between
4x300m with 2 min. rest, 100m jog
1 mi cd (10:00)
400s right around 80 sec. Legs were tight. Have not done speed work in a while.
Was hoping to feel fast with the 400s but did not. Focused on form. Legs died before breathing (although it quickly caught up).
stretch
1.5 mi repeated wu
4x400m with 2 min. rest in between
4x300m with 2 min. rest, 100m jog
1 mi cd (10:00)
400s right around 80 sec. Legs were tight. Have not done speed work in a while.
Was hoping to feel fast with the 400s but did not. Focused on form. Legs died before breathing (although it quickly caught up).
Monday, February 16, 2009
NC Weekend/Awkward Lungs&Heart/New Shoes
Took the weekend off and escaped from the city. Went to North Carolina. Absolutely beautiful area. Tall pine trees all over the place. Would have been the perfect place to run. Hope to go back and get in some very enjoyable miles there.
Here's today's run info:
Aimed to get in more miles this afternoon, but the PT made up for it. Pull-ups were difficult today.
After this morning's run the second toe on the right foot felt a little funny. After some investigation a small blister was discovered. With 380 miles on the shoes and a big hole in the toe of the right sock I figure it's almost time to get some new shoes, and maybe some socks also.
Here's today's run info:
| Monday February 16, 2009 Add Workout! | Running - Medium Run Jefferson Memorial 9:00am Edit Workout! | 11 miles 00:00:00 | Shoe: Saucony Omni 6 (V) 388.7 miles on shoe |
| 2.2 wu 17:01 3.14 medium 24:08 3.24 medium 24:01 2.43 cd 22:01 Lungs felt closed and struggled for air. Heart was beating much harder, not faster, but harder than normal. Abnormal feelings this morning. The effort for the two medium runs did not reflect time. Something was off today. | |||
| Running - Hills Campus 4:00pm Weather: 32 Edit Workout! | 3.7 miles 00:00:00 | Shoe: Saucony Omni 6 (V) 388.7 miles on shoe | |
| .5 wu stretch 1.5 mile easy 10x hill repeats 1.7 mi cd breathing felt better today. PT after. 10x10 quick draw push/sit 2x80 varied sit "baby mammoth" 75 fire haulers 4x max pull: 8,5,5,4 | |||
After this morning's run the second toe on the right foot felt a little funny. After some investigation a small blister was discovered. With 380 miles on the shoes and a big hole in the toe of the right sock I figure it's almost time to get some new shoes, and maybe some socks also.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Beginners Mistake
Woops. Made a mistake and ran right after lunch.
The GI tract was not please with this decision.
The first half was slow so things would stay down.
The second half had to stop and walk for half-mile to keep things...well. Let's just say I could have used a bathroom.
The run left the stomach feeling disgusted the rest of the day.
This leaves me with a question. Would you rather run hungry or full (considering just right is not an option)?
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Went to a restaurant and hung out with some school mates. They decided to take a cab home. I decided to run. Who would arrive first? I would always choose the runner.
1.5 miles in 9:51. Not the fastest time but not too shabby for street clothes with my phone, keys, and other junk.
Ended up arriving at the front door 15 seconds before they did. I waited there counting my cash. Suckers. Guess who just saved $3? That's right!
The GI tract was not please with this decision.
The first half was slow so things would stay down.
The second half had to stop and walk for half-mile to keep things...well. Let's just say I could have used a bathroom.
The run left the stomach feeling disgusted the rest of the day.
This leaves me with a question. Would you rather run hungry or full (considering just right is not an option)?
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Went to a restaurant and hung out with some school mates. They decided to take a cab home. I decided to run. Who would arrive first? I would always choose the runner.
1.5 miles in 9:51. Not the fastest time but not too shabby for street clothes with my phone, keys, and other junk.
Ended up arriving at the front door 15 seconds before they did. I waited there counting my cash. Suckers. Guess who just saved $3? That's right!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday and Wednesday
Late run last night so not posting until today.
I decided to stop counting how many people say hi because the numbers were too depressing. Today absolutely 0% of the runners acknowledged back. That's too depressing for a run.
However, last night I saw two hardcore runners. They had packs on their backs and were working their asses off. I actually had to catch up to one of the runners and say, "hey man, you dropped your ass back there. You must be working it off."
Here are the stats from yesterday and today. Too lazy to write it again. Thanks copy and paste.
I decided to stop counting how many people say hi because the numbers were too depressing. Today absolutely 0% of the runners acknowledged back. That's too depressing for a run.
However, last night I saw two hardcore runners. They had packs on their backs and were working their asses off. I actually had to catch up to one of the runners and say, "hey man, you dropped your ass back there. You must be working it off."
Here are the stats from yesterday and today. Too lazy to write it again. Thanks copy and paste.
| Tuesday February 10, 2009 Add Workout! | Running - Easy Run Arlington 8:15pm Weather: mid 50s Edit Workout! | 14 miles 01:56:00 (8:17 min/mile) | Shoe: Saucony Omni 6 (V) 349 miles on shoe |
| Beautiful outside. Wonderful night for a run. Legs and breathing felt great. Everything matched. Wonderful fun. | |||
| Wednesday February 11, 2009 Add Workout! | Running - On-Offs Track & Mall 4:15pm Weather: 72 Breezy Edit Workout! | 11 miles 01:26:00 (7:49 min/mile) | Shoe: Saucony Omni 6 (V) 360 miles on shoe |
| The weather was even more beautiful today. Actually got a little warm during the run. The shirt almost came off, but then again, I don't want to get shot. Finished with 80 sit-ups. 3x 5 min on 4 min. off with the mid-distance runners. Hit a 5:39 pace during one of them. Finished off with 7.5 mile easy run. Threw in some more short bursts just to test out the Garmin. It tells the fastest pace that one has ran. Going full-out down hill and got the pace down to 4:39. Felt good to float; however, I could only hold it for 20 seconds or so. The legs were a little tired today after the speed work-out. Otherwise another great run today. Almost time to order new shoes. | |||
Monday, February 9, 2009
Running can=Happy
Absolutely perfect weather for running. Sunny and beautiful.
Medium run today. Felt the work in the lungs.
Focused on efficient form and breathing.
Slightly euphoric after today's run. Heart beat slowed, the sun warmed my face and the breeze cooled the body. A+
Splits:
3.21 mi., 23:11, 7:13/mi. pace
3.21 mi., 23:00, 7:09/mi. pace
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Afternoon. Planned on 4 but as usual plans changed.
.5 mi wu
2x800 repeats. Right at 3:00.
Only one runner finished four sets. The other died.
Medium run today. Felt the work in the lungs.
Focused on efficient form and breathing.
Slightly euphoric after today's run. Heart beat slowed, the sun warmed my face and the breeze cooled the body. A+
Splits:
3.21 mi., 23:11, 7:13/mi. pace
3.21 mi., 23:00, 7:09/mi. pace
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Afternoon. Planned on 4 but as usual plans changed.
.5 mi wu
2x800 repeats. Right at 3:00.
Only one runner finished four sets. The other died.
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