I'm Back Baby! Running Free... But Slower!
These are from my Monday run last week, on the FL beach, mostly all by myself... I didn't feel my leg until mile 4, but it didn't hurt that much.
I loved stretching by the water after... it was dreamy... and sticky... which is not so dreamy!
Last week apparently was the rest I needed, because when I went out for my long run on Saturday my calf was just fine!
The rest of me felt like a wreck, but my calf was fine!!!
Kidding... mostly!
I ran great, felt strong, until mile 10. My hip flexors could barely get my legs in front of each other for the last 2 miles!
That feeling, and having sore quads for the two remaining days (running never leaves my quads sore) is what I'm talking about when I say... the way to train for long distances is to run them, to be out on your legs.
Not being able to run them has left it's mark on my legs, and my time!
Dang I wish I didn't care at all, but I totally do! I reassure myself that I'll be back to my normal times in a week or so. It just feels good to be running again!
Balance, perspective, gratitude all help me to change my priority back to the joy of running.
I had hoped to PR this half coming up in 2 weeks, but I think the 2 weeks out, not working on speed and distance and strength will keep me from that.
AND IT'S OK... I run because I love it! This race will be a great opener to my 2014 season. I don't have to PR every race... right?
Now the question is would I be ready for a June marathon? I haven't signed up for it yet. Of course I could do it, but I like to be prepared for races, coming close to, or doing better than I've done before. I think if I can get out and do 16 - 18 this week I'll be just fine. I like to get a couple of 20's in before the marathon distance.
I plan to race an Olympic distance tri in July and an October marathon. Do I just let that be enough or stick to my plan... hmmmm... your vote?
PS... I've totally been eating this little protein-packed snack as of late. Thanks to Melanie from Happy Being Healthy for sharing her great healthy food! Totally got the idea from her.
I don't really share food here on my blog. Of all the things I do, I feel that is the least interesting! Food doesn't excite me! It's what we put into our bodies to because we have to!! :)
I don't diet, never have, never will!
Um, I'd still like to lose 10 lbs... but time has taught me more moving+ smarter eating, always does the job!
I try to eat healthy, and do, for the most part. I try to eat whole, eat things from earth, not pretend food made from nothing!
The main exception to that is my crazy love for sugar candy... and the occasional diet coke!
When I was first married I read about The Zone diet.
I agree with much of the philosophy of it.
As of late I've been paying better attention to eating more balanced, and when I say that I mean, balanced portions - to each other - of protein, good carbs and good fats.
I say it all of the time, but I want to do a better job of fueling my body. I feel better when I do, I perform better when I do, I am stronger when I do... all of that is worth it!
Have you found a good quick snack? Tell me about it!
I loved stretching by the water after... it was dreamy... and sticky... which is not so dreamy!
Last week apparently was the rest I needed, because when I went out for my long run on Saturday my calf was just fine!
The rest of me felt like a wreck, but my calf was fine!!!
Kidding... mostly!
I ran great, felt strong, until mile 10. My hip flexors could barely get my legs in front of each other for the last 2 miles!
That feeling, and having sore quads for the two remaining days (running never leaves my quads sore) is what I'm talking about when I say... the way to train for long distances is to run them, to be out on your legs.
Not being able to run them has left it's mark on my legs, and my time!
Dang I wish I didn't care at all, but I totally do! I reassure myself that I'll be back to my normal times in a week or so. It just feels good to be running again!
Balance, perspective, gratitude all help me to change my priority back to the joy of running.
I had hoped to PR this half coming up in 2 weeks, but I think the 2 weeks out, not working on speed and distance and strength will keep me from that.
AND IT'S OK... I run because I love it! This race will be a great opener to my 2014 season. I don't have to PR every race... right?
Now the question is would I be ready for a June marathon? I haven't signed up for it yet. Of course I could do it, but I like to be prepared for races, coming close to, or doing better than I've done before. I think if I can get out and do 16 - 18 this week I'll be just fine. I like to get a couple of 20's in before the marathon distance.
I plan to race an Olympic distance tri in July and an October marathon. Do I just let that be enough or stick to my plan... hmmmm... your vote?
PS... I've totally been eating this little protein-packed snack as of late. Thanks to Melanie from Happy Being Healthy for sharing her great healthy food! Totally got the idea from her.
It's greek yogurt, with cottage cheese. I eat toasted almonds with mine.
I don't really share food here on my blog. Of all the things I do, I feel that is the least interesting! Food doesn't excite me! It's what we put into our bodies to because we have to!! :)
We eat Dannon Greek Yogurt. Who can pass up the extra protein? I put a quarter cup of cottage cheese in there and top with some almonds.
Um, I'd still like to lose 10 lbs... but time has taught me more moving
I try to eat healthy, and do, for the most part. I try to eat whole, eat things from earth, not pretend food made from nothing!
The main exception to that is my crazy love for sugar candy... and the occasional diet coke!
When I was first married I read about The Zone diet.
I agree with much of the philosophy of it.
As of late I've been paying better attention to eating more balanced, and when I say that I mean, balanced portions - to each other - of protein, good carbs and good fats.
I say it all of the time, but I want to do a better job of fueling my body. I feel better when I do, I perform better when I do, I am stronger when I do... all of that is worth it!
Have you found a good quick snack? Tell me about it!