As I mentioned before, I’m working on changing around my blog to be more readable. I’m getting closer but I wanted to share a bit. Also, when I unveil it, I’ll have a surprise to give away. Stay tuned!
I said it was “a bit”! lol
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Holly Shit my first marathon is in 41 days!
Ok, freakout's over. Now back to sanity.
Yesterday was the 4th Sunday in a row where my goal was to run 18 miles and it didn't happen.
1) It was on my calendar, but I was sick, so I didn't even attempt to run.
2) I made it 16 miles and stopped. I hit the wall mentally and it won.
3) Snow everywhere so I tried it on a treadmill. Ended up pulling my hammy.
4) Made it out to the trail, but it was ice. Took it as a sign my hammy needed more rest.
I'm starting to feel about my 18 mile barrier like many felt about the 4 minute mile before the Rodge broke it in 1954, impossible. Not that I truly belive it, but it's feeling like something doesn't want me to make it.
I was reading about mental barriers with marathons and one of them is preparedness. Apparently it seems most runners, if asked at the starting line, would say they're not prepared enough. What really does that mean? Rarely does a training program go 100% as planned. Minor setbacks abound, but when should you draw the line and except your defeat?
I don't feel I'm there. I've made it 16 miles twice. Both times were on a lonely, flat, straight course with nothing but the cold and me. The marathon will be full of people cheering, many other runners, and hopefully in better weather. I can do it. I have five more long runs before the race to prepare. That's four weekends to hit my max length. I'll do it, and I'll do it with gusto.... or my stoic version of it!
But will I look like this when I finish?
Ok, freakout's over. Now back to sanity.
Yesterday was the 4th Sunday in a row where my goal was to run 18 miles and it didn't happen.
1) It was on my calendar, but I was sick, so I didn't even attempt to run.
2) I made it 16 miles and stopped. I hit the wall mentally and it won.
3) Snow everywhere so I tried it on a treadmill. Ended up pulling my hammy.
4) Made it out to the trail, but it was ice. Took it as a sign my hammy needed more rest.
I'm starting to feel about my 18 mile barrier like many felt about the 4 minute mile before the Rodge broke it in 1954, impossible. Not that I truly belive it, but it's feeling like something doesn't want me to make it.
I was reading about mental barriers with marathons and one of them is preparedness. Apparently it seems most runners, if asked at the starting line, would say they're not prepared enough. What really does that mean? Rarely does a training program go 100% as planned. Minor setbacks abound, but when should you draw the line and except your defeat?
I don't feel I'm there. I've made it 16 miles twice. Both times were on a lonely, flat, straight course with nothing but the cold and me. The marathon will be full of people cheering, many other runners, and hopefully in better weather. I can do it. I have five more long runs before the race to prepare. That's four weekends to hit my max length. I'll do it, and I'll do it with gusto.... or my stoic version of it!
But will I look like this when I finish?
Sunday, February 6, 2011
NO GO
Today’s long run was a no go. I got up, prepared myself, and made sure I had everything for the run. Headed to the trail and wouldn’t ya know it, ICE!, and of course snow. Now I was expecting some snow to still be on the trail but figured much of it would have melted since the last few days have been fairly nice. Nope, all it did was melt it enough to refreeze as ice. My neighborhood isn’t much better so I’m taking it as a sign that I need to give my hammy tendon some more rest. Better safe than sorry right?
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Lazy Wii Day
Today was a lazy family fun day. We spent all morning and into the afternoon playing the Wii. We got a pretty good workout with several of the dance games and got a mental workout with trivia games. Then we hit the recently opened in our area Jason's Deli. I used to eat at them in Texas and was thrilled to introduce the family. Yum!
I'm iffy regarding tomorrows run. The last three weeks in a row I've failed to hit my mark of 18 miles. I'm afraid tomorrow will make it a forth week. Today I could still feel some weakness in my lower left hamstring from last weeks run. I'm going to take it extremely easy on my run and if I feel it coming back, I'll be stopping. I'm hoping for the best, but preparing to stop just in case. I'm also going to keep it close to my car. I'll probably go no more than 3 miles out from the car and just run back and forth. Wish me luck!
I'm iffy regarding tomorrows run. The last three weeks in a row I've failed to hit my mark of 18 miles. I'm afraid tomorrow will make it a forth week. Today I could still feel some weakness in my lower left hamstring from last weeks run. I'm going to take it extremely easy on my run and if I feel it coming back, I'll be stopping. I'm hoping for the best, but preparing to stop just in case. I'm also going to keep it close to my car. I'll probably go no more than 3 miles out from the car and just run back and forth. Wish me luck!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Mostly Wordless Wednesday
The last two days I’ve driven into Washington DC to participate in the Second National Bed Bug Summit hosted by the EPA. It was a great meeting and I feel confident that the recommendations made will go a long way in out battle against bed bugs.
On the running front, I my knee is much better, but my right heel is sore. Same location as what bothered my left heel. Ice and NSAIDs today and I’m hoping for a short run tomorrow.
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