Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Week 2 & 3 of 16 wk Program
Ok so how do I describe the last 2 weeks...hmmm 12-16 hr work days, little sleep and not enough running. So I was still coming off having some hip pain but whenever I could get a run in I really tried at a minimum just to get something in so I really can't say I abided to any program at all these past two week. Fortunately in general my miles were in the realm of where I needed to be so I think I'm ok. Was only able to get in 2 runs per week...1 - 2mi, 2 - 3mi and 1 - 4mi. Not in that sequence. These two weeks really showed me how much my mind and body has become in need of the runs..it's a stress release and I sleep and feel better in general...really missed that!! This week I'm wrapping up the majority of the work that's been killing me so I think things are going to get much better. PLUS..yeah...I'm going to Huntington this Thursday so I'm really honestly...who would have thought....I'm looking forward to getting in some runs on the beach!!! I have never never never ever said something like that ..on vacation no less :) Me and my brother B and little man Z maybe on his bike..then looking forward...oh so looking forward to just a mindless weekend of fun in the sun with family...bring on the beach and waves! :)
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Wk 4 of 4 wk prg and Wk 1 of 16 wk
Ok so busy couple weeks and this is a combination of the past 2 weeks.
So week 4 of 4 week program.....had me ending out at 6 miles. I think summary is that it was all a little too fast...still struggled and continue to struggle with my hip. So week 4...hit my 5 miles from the prior week!!! Yeah!!! But didn't hit 6 mi. Boo hoo :( I think that 5mi is what put me over the edge on my hip...but while running all was good. Was very very happy to accomplish it!!! Because the hip was sore...ran just 3 miles on Wed. To an extent it's all becoming a pattern...first 2 miles suck :) and then I get into a rhythm. Friday wanted to give my hip a break but wanted to get something in so Ang and I walked 3-4 miles.
Week 1 of 16 week program....ok so this was tough...the program was built using SmartCoach which I've played around with...you give a range as to how many miles you do in a week as well as an estimated half marathon time. Right now my pace continues to get better and better. Now whether that can be maintained for 13 miles I have no clue...all I know is that everytime I've done the 4 or 5 mile run my last mile is always the best. So right now I'm coming in at 13:40 (end of week coming it at low 13:00) and I for the most part am doing 6-10 miles in total for the week but sometimes past that....so what do I pick on Smart Coach. If I do 6-10 with 3 hr marathon which is close to the program Shelley gave me....the first 2 weeks are max 2 miles per each run and it takes 4-5 weeks before I actually get back to a run of 5 miles....and the pace is in the 14...even for interval training....this feels like too much of a step backward. But if I do the 11- 15 or whatever per week mileage it has me starting my first week with a long run at 6...which may be too much considering my hip issues. Decided Monday to run 3 miles...not push it but not go back to 2...Wed planned to do 3 but felt really good and decided to 4..pushing Ang to do a mile with me...or at least 3/4 a mile. When running I didn't feel too bad but when not running I still was having problems with the hip. Admit I didn't do anything Fri - Sun....thought the hip was ok but Mon (today) felt like another story..
So now I'm trying to figure out where I fit in the Smart Coach Program....if I use a range of 6-10 it seems too easy and if I use the next range the starting point feels too high with 6 mile run in the first week as my long run. I wish there was a happy median. Was really really happy with my 4 mile run Wed!!! Each mile just got better and better ( 13:27, 13:11, 13:01, 12:55). That is insane to me!!! My last mile was 12:55? What?! Makes me so happy especially because it wasn't something I was intentionally doing....it was just my body doing it. I'm really liking what my body is doing right now :) oh except the hip. Oh and on Tuesday did a good long walk with some upper body weight training and some glute work to try and strengthen the muscles around my hips....no weights on the glutes because I don't want to stress them too much more.
So I'll figure out what to do for the next few weeks and perhaps the lower mileage will give me time to let my hip figure out what it needs....gluteous maximus training... :) I don't know...we'll figure it out!
Now I realize I'll probably get scolded for being up and writing this too late..but just finished work and if I didn't do it now I may not get it in until I'd be 3 weeks behind... Work is crazy or should I say crazier....it's month end, 2010 planning and few other things...I'm doing everything I can to make sure I make this a priority and get the workouts in. It really has become my release even if I can't do it until 7 or later (as was tonight) and then go home and work some more. It's not ideal...but unfortunately it's how August is going to work. I'm happy with how I'm seeing changes in my body and weight and that just incentivize me more...I've never felt so changed and motivated in such a long time...so all the long hours and pain is worth it!! :) YEAH!!
So week 4 of 4 week program.....had me ending out at 6 miles. I think summary is that it was all a little too fast...still struggled and continue to struggle with my hip. So week 4...hit my 5 miles from the prior week!!! Yeah!!! But didn't hit 6 mi. Boo hoo :( I think that 5mi is what put me over the edge on my hip...but while running all was good. Was very very happy to accomplish it!!! Because the hip was sore...ran just 3 miles on Wed. To an extent it's all becoming a pattern...first 2 miles suck :) and then I get into a rhythm. Friday wanted to give my hip a break but wanted to get something in so Ang and I walked 3-4 miles.
Week 1 of 16 week program....ok so this was tough...the program was built using SmartCoach which I've played around with...you give a range as to how many miles you do in a week as well as an estimated half marathon time. Right now my pace continues to get better and better. Now whether that can be maintained for 13 miles I have no clue...all I know is that everytime I've done the 4 or 5 mile run my last mile is always the best. So right now I'm coming in at 13:40 (end of week coming it at low 13:00) and I for the most part am doing 6-10 miles in total for the week but sometimes past that....so what do I pick on Smart Coach. If I do 6-10 with 3 hr marathon which is close to the program Shelley gave me....the first 2 weeks are max 2 miles per each run and it takes 4-5 weeks before I actually get back to a run of 5 miles....and the pace is in the 14...even for interval training....this feels like too much of a step backward. But if I do the 11- 15 or whatever per week mileage it has me starting my first week with a long run at 6...which may be too much considering my hip issues. Decided Monday to run 3 miles...not push it but not go back to 2...Wed planned to do 3 but felt really good and decided to 4..pushing Ang to do a mile with me...or at least 3/4 a mile. When running I didn't feel too bad but when not running I still was having problems with the hip. Admit I didn't do anything Fri - Sun....thought the hip was ok but Mon (today) felt like another story..
So now I'm trying to figure out where I fit in the Smart Coach Program....if I use a range of 6-10 it seems too easy and if I use the next range the starting point feels too high with 6 mile run in the first week as my long run. I wish there was a happy median. Was really really happy with my 4 mile run Wed!!! Each mile just got better and better ( 13:27, 13:11, 13:01, 12:55). That is insane to me!!! My last mile was 12:55? What?! Makes me so happy especially because it wasn't something I was intentionally doing....it was just my body doing it. I'm really liking what my body is doing right now :) oh except the hip. Oh and on Tuesday did a good long walk with some upper body weight training and some glute work to try and strengthen the muscles around my hips....no weights on the glutes because I don't want to stress them too much more.
So I'll figure out what to do for the next few weeks and perhaps the lower mileage will give me time to let my hip figure out what it needs....gluteous maximus training... :) I don't know...we'll figure it out!
Now I realize I'll probably get scolded for being up and writing this too late..but just finished work and if I didn't do it now I may not get it in until I'd be 3 weeks behind... Work is crazy or should I say crazier....it's month end, 2010 planning and few other things...I'm doing everything I can to make sure I make this a priority and get the workouts in. It really has become my release even if I can't do it until 7 or later (as was tonight) and then go home and work some more. It's not ideal...but unfortunately it's how August is going to work. I'm happy with how I'm seeing changes in my body and weight and that just incentivize me more...I've never felt so changed and motivated in such a long time...so all the long hours and pain is worth it!! :) YEAH!!
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