Sunday, February 26, 2012

Baaaaccckkk

Well, that was a nice break! 2011 didn't exactly pan Out the way I hoped with running, but thankfully I've started 2012 off the right way.
On the schedule...
3/11 I CAN 10k in Mumbai
3/24 LAN Tao Explorer Trail Run 15k
6/23 Seattle Half Marathon
7/22 Warrior Dash

So that's where I am these days. Started the week off with a strong 4.90 miles yesterday morning (the treadmill shut off in the last tenth?). For the rest of the week:
Sun: 5 miles
Mon: 2 miles
Tues: 4 miles
Wed: 2 miles
Thurs: 3 miles
Fri: 2 miles
Next long run: 6 miles

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Running Decisions

Yesterday, in the midst of an 8k run, I made the decision not to run the Disney Half Marathon in January. I've trying so very hard to make it happen, but after months of training I am just not there. I had a baby in July, started running seriously again in October, and just can't squeeze out the mileage necessary to have a successful half marathon. I'm just not there. This isn't a pity party-I am totally at peace with the decision. My motivation for signing up was to have a goal to help me get the baby (ies) weight off, get running again, and help me structure my never-ending (it seemed at the time) maternity leave days. Mission accomplished. I am still working on the weight thing, but the half marathon goal helped me achieve the other two goals. I am starting to see real progress on my running, but I need more time to build a base of miles and really fall in love with running. That's where 2011 comes in...

My running goals for 2011 are to build a strong foundation of training miles and to fall in love with running. I think by sticking to (and I really mean this) only 5-10 kilometer races for the entire year I can do it. That means training plans that are consistent, but not never ending. It means running adds to my family time, and doesn't take away from it. It means I can focus on speed more than distance. It means lots and lots of very good things, I hope! I hope working on developing my 2011 race calendar, but as of now I already have a 5k planned for New Years Day (my birthday!) in Round Rock and a 10k on January 25th in Sao Paulo!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Race Pic


Here's an official Race Picture from the Samsung 10k a few weeks ago. I HATE race photos, but this one isn't terrible. Maybe it was kilometer 2!

Training for the Week and an Update

So, last week was a mess. Paul and I had interview scheduled every morning at 8 am or so making it really difficult to squeeze in a run. It is summer here in the Southern Hemisphere so if I don't squeeze in a run early, forget about it. Plus, we went to the beach last Friday throwing my long run off. Anyway, I was able to catch up today. On Wednesday I ran 3.5 miles and today 7 miles. Slowly, I am catching back up. On the schedule this week:

Monday: 3.5 miles
Tuesday: Cross Train Boot Camp & Yoga
Wednesday:4 miles
Thursday: 5 miles & Yoga
Friday:Elliptical Cross Train
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: 9.3 miles (15k Prova Pedestre Sargento Gonzaguinha Race)

I am going to do the Walt Disney World Half Marathon. I have to. I've worked too hard to get here otherwise!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Race Pics

Here are a few pre-race pics from the last two races I've done...


Go Mommy Go! Don't Stop Running!

Go! Go! Go!
Number One Fan!
Early Morning Shot before Samsung 10k


I think I am done racing for this year, although there is still one last undecided race. There is a 15k (9 miles) that would fit perfectly into my half marathon training. Right now I am having trouble committing to either!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

At A Crossroads

I am definitely at a crossroads in my training. Over the last month I've done a fair job at sticking to my training schedule, fitting in longer runs, and just building a base. However, I'm at the point that if I am seriously going to run the Disney Half Marathon on January 8 I really, really need to make the commitment and not look back. I have 8 weeks until the race and just enough time to really make it happen. I'm really torn about it...on the one hand, I really want to achieve this goal. It is a goal I've flaked on many times before. On the other hand, trying to squeeze 2+ hour runs into my schedule is a challenge. Forget trying to schedule the baby's feedings and sleep schedule. It is a impossible. Yet, I think I can do it.

This week's training plan:
Monday: 40 minutes (3.5 miles) easy
Tuesday: XT boot camp and yoga
Wednesday: 40 minutes (3.5 miles) easy
Thursday: XT on elliptical and yoga
Friday: 30 minutes (2.5 miles)
Saturday: 7 miles
Sunday:Rest

Wish me luck!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

This Week's Training Plan

Monday: 3 miles
Tuesday: Cross Train
Wednesday: 4 miles
Thursday: 3 miles
Friday: Cross Train
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: Samsung 10k

I also really want to work on my mental training. I've downloaded this book to help! Self defeating dialogues aren't so helpful, you know? Nutrition as well...more protein, less white carbs. Oh, and sleep. Glorious, sleep.