Running Adventures

Although I'm logging this as an easy pace 8 miles it was not easy. I didn't have time to run 8 miles this morning so I broke the 8 miles into two runs. I did 4 miles on the treadmill this morning with a 6.1-6.2 pace. I just couldn't get into my groove & had a brutal run.  

This afternoon I made the unwise decision to run the pumice pits but from the opposite way I usually run, which made the first 2 miles uphill. I just didn't have the energy for it & had to walk a lot which was frustrating. The last 2 miles were flat or downhill & I ran much better.  I'm still exhausted after my 2nd run but I don't think nearly as bad as when I run the full 8 at once. I'm undecided if I'll break up my next long run. 

Today the treadmill beat the crap out of me only a quarter mile into my run. I have some nice bruises & road rash. I decided to still run cause I may need to race injured someday so it was good practice. I did a 1 mile warm up & 1 mile cool down at 5.8. I did 3 miles at my half-marathon wishful thinking pace goal of a 9:30 mile which is 6.3 on the treadmill. I have a hard time running that slower pace. I don't know if I should bump both paces up (6.3 was a good pace though) or just the slower pace.

today I did a 2 mile warm up at 5.8. Then I did 4 miles at 6.3 with a 90 second rest between each mile then a 1 mile cool down at 6.0. It felt great even with my injuries. I watched Netflix on my iPad which was a welcome distraction on the treadmill. I can't wait for my outdoor run tomorrow! 

Today I ran outside through the pumice pits. My first mile had a lot of uphill & I had a hard time breathing. I ran super fast miles 2-4 but I think my gps was off because it was telling me I was only running a 10:15 mi or so & I know I was hauling @$$, especially since a large portion was downhill. I cooled down with about a mile walk up to my house that has a pretty steep grade. Now four miles feels like nothing, progress!

So proud of myself today! I haven't ran the last few days because my knee has been bothering me a lot. I've been taking aleve & wearing a brace to help swelling. I wasn't sure if I should run today but figured I could drop it down to a 5k if it was hurting too much. I actually did fine during the run, didn't hurt until after. I was glad I had a little rabbit to chase. Pretty stoked about my time & can't wait for the next race. 

mile 1: 5.8 warm-up

mile 2: 5.9 warm-up

mile 3: 6.6 marathon pace

mile 4: 6.5 cut down due to asthma (huge allergy flare after race on Saturday)

mile 5: 6.6 marathon pace

mile 6: 6.0 cool down

I realized after my race on Saturday that I need to push myself much harder during training so I've bumped up my speed quiet a bit. Hopefully my asthma & allergies calm down soon. 

Today I ran 10 miles, which is the longest distance I've ever ran.  I felt pretty good until the last 1.5 miles. It was cold & windy with lots of hills so I still feel great about it. Ankles & knees really hurt toward the end but nothing an ibuprofen won't fix. I kept around a 9 min mile pace for the first 3-4 miles which was awesome & then the hills started kicking my butt. It's a great run to practice for the teton dam half with all the hills :) I put my weight in today, that was my weight March 1st, I only weigh in once a month. My legs have really changed over the last few months which has been fun to see.

Mile 1 & 2: 6.0

Mile 3-5: 6.3 & 6.4

Props to the people running outside in the nasty wind today

Mile 1: 6.0

Mile 2: 6.1

Mile 3-5: 6.4

Mile 6: 6.3

I hate treadmills.

Today was windy outside & a few farmers were out tilling the ground so the dust didn't help the asthma. I lost my inhaler at the begining of the run (found it about 1/2 mile from my house on the road, but don't know if it's working condition still). I planned on usingm my inhaler after one hour but it was still lost at that point so I had to take 1 minute breaks each mile after 6.5 miles. Pretty good practice run with the typical Idaho wind though.

Somehow according to the scale I managed to gain 6 pounds while running my butt off, I'm going with the excuse it's just muscle. 

Mile 1: 6.0

Mile 2: 6.1

Mile 3-8: 6.6 with a 3 minute break every 2 miles 

Mile 9: 6.0

I'm feeling less fatigued after my long runs which is awesome. My last run I could tell the difference between a 9 min pace vs a 10 vs a 10:30 which is awesome. Progress! I'm learning pacing! 

Did this run in Island Park & it was freezing!!!

After a 5 day hiatus I did an "easy" run. Easy as in slow but not as in distance. I figured out a a new place to run today so that was sweet! Asthma kicked my trash the first half & joint kicked my trash the second half. Can't afford to take a break like that again!

Ran on the treadmill today instead of outdoors. Started at 6.0 for a warm up & quickly went up to 6.1. Ended finishing at 6.6 by slowly working up the speed. 

Today is the longest run I've ever done, 12 miles. My first 6 were more brutal than the last 6. I had stashed an ensure protein drink (not milky) & speed beans that really helped that second half (got them at mile 7).  I got a little side ache but nothing that stopped me so I'm glad I found out how to get energy:) It was cold & windy so I was really layered up today. I dropped off my gloves & scarf at one point & then picked them up on the way back which worked out great cause the wind picked up again.  I need to figure out how to help my ankles on those long runs. I'm excited for my upcoming races!

Did abs with the Piyo DVD today. 

I was supposed to do 6 miles but didn't have time to do it all in the morning & ankles & knees hurt during the day so I took a little break. I actually was bit by a dog on Sunday! I thought it just got me with it's claw but when I got a better look it's actually a bite! Running is dangerous!

Mile 1-2: 6.2

Mile 3-5: 6.6

Mile 6: 7.0

Mile 7: 6.2

Piyo abs & upper body.

Rocked it. Felt cool running in areas where a lot of cyclists go. My two little legs took me there without being able to cruise & rest down hill. Def need my inhaler at mile 5-6. I'm able to drink that ensure drink with vitamins & eat jelly beans without side aches & sour stomach so that rocks to know already. 

Today I had my fastest 5-7 mile run according to my running app. I was really pushing it up the hills. The only break I took was when a truck passed me & the 2 guys inside were laughing & pointing behind me. A goat had decided to run behind me & I had no idea. I had to stop to walk the goat back to it's home. ha ha. Running is always an adventure! 

"Sweat" by Piyo

Today I did 30 minutes on a bike where your legs cycle out in front of you & that was okay but not a great workout. I found a spinning bike upstairs at the gym & that was an awesome workout! Cycled fast on the chorus & then tightened the knob & went slower during the rest of the song. Worked well! 

PS. I'd still rather be running, especially with the nice weather!

Sadly today I was injured. I started having foot/ankle pain earlier in the week so decided to stretch, ice & wait until my race today to try running. I only made it to mile 2 until the pain was too much to bear. I hobbled back to the finish. It will probably be a few weeks until I can run again :(

It makes me sad to see how many days I have had to miss running :( I barely started being able to walk normal again last week but have been really sick so still couldn't run until today. It felt awesome to run again. Going to hopefully run another 3 miles tonight since my foot/ankle hasn't bothered me at all today. Going to do a crossfit workout tonight too. I did a piyo abs workout this morning after my run.

31 minutes. Something happened & it didn't track the entire mileage...I think it was around 3.

Ran this in 42 min with Sage

Ran this in 39:53 with Sage.

Ran this in 36 minutes with Sage at Snake River Landing.

Took 35 minutes to do. I'm so out of shape!

Ran this in 62 minutes in Florida.

Ran it in 40 minutes, 594 calories. Brutal because I was in Florida.

Ran it in 46:24, burned 556 calories. I think this was the day I did 10 min on the treadmill, then went to the elliptical for 5 minutes & back to the treadmill to do the 4 miles.

Ran it in 60 minutes, burned 824 calories.

Treadmill run. Time: 62:03 Calories 873

Treadmill run. Time: 51:47. Calories: 751

treadmill run. Mostly 5.9 Time 64 minutes. Calories 933.

Treamill. 43:23 minutes, 649 calories

Treadmill. Walked the first mile thanks to mother nature. Time 70:17, calories 879

Ran outside for the first time since the weather has changed. Ran 6.21 miles in 1:07 & burned 609 calories. I ran 10:52 min/mi average. My first 2 miles I was under 10 minutes & then I fatigued. It was hard battling the wind/cold & then warming up. The weather changed several degrees in that hour. I had to use my inhaler half way through. I need to slow it down a little next time.

Crosstrained & did "sweat" with piyo.

Snowing, slushy, 9 degrees with windchill.....I'm just glad I finished with no injury.

treadmill erased time & calories when I paused it to check on Sage :/

cross trained with piyo core.

7 miles on treadmill at 4 am ha ha. 69:19, 1056 calories. Started at 6.0 & went up to 6.1 & 6.2 for 3-4 minutes each on rotation.

Ran 1.5 at 6.0-6.3 & did piyo Buns. 

I was underdressed & had to pee really bad during the race so I attribute my personal best to that ha ha. I will dress better next time! It's hard to pace when you can't feel your body. 

Pace 10:29, Time 31:32, Calories: 294  Outdoors. I was fatigued today for some reason. Weather was about 32 with very light wind. I overdressed. 

Treadmill 3 miles 31:01, 454 calories

treadmill 4 miles 607 calories 41:30

3.1 miles treadmill 34:50 calories 459. brutal run. Hal Higdon is right-never go more than 2 days without running. 

Treadmill 33:02, 462 calories, right ankle stiff & painful. Going to ice & ibuprofen & keep stretching

Dang, I forgot to look at the time. It was around 32 minutes. I did a tempo run so warm up starting at 5.7 & inceased over 10 min until I was at 6.2 & ran that pace for 10 minutes then slowly decelerated for 10 min to 5.7 again. Stupid ankles are killing me. Need to get into PT & get a running analysis soon!

treadmill 30:24 455 calories

Time: 1:03:34, 10:34 min/mi, 592 calories. First mile was a 12 min mile in brutal snow & wind. I had to take a different path & that helped a lot but facing wind uphill was a good challenge. Love running outside!

6x400 on treadmill. Took me 3 times to figure out right now my ideal sprint is at 7.3. I walked 2-3 minutes between. 

treadmill 35:32 526 calories

Treadmill 30:57 450 calories

Treadmill 31:09 471 calories

Treadmill 36:16 527 calories

Treadmill 35:03 514 calories. Tempo run 5.8-6.1

Treadmill 30:03 453 calories