I really pushed myself hard to finish 10 miles on Wednesday and really felt the effects of it afterward. I'm not usually affected so dramatically. It could mean that I have reached my max for right now. I keep wondering if I can finish 13.1 in just 2 weeks? But still didn't think it was any big deal. Rest and ibuprofen usually takes care of that sort of thing.
Did a 6 mile run Saturday and started out feeling recovered but about 4 miles into it felt some pain behind my left knee. All in all it was a very pleasant run full of insightful solitude. But that spot really felt sore still this morning (Sunday). I hope it isn't anything big and that I wake up feeling my usual Monday morning. I only have 4 miles scheduled for tomorrow. So I guess that could be considered taking it easy compared to last Wednesday. lol
My hope for Monday is to get my 4 miles in and then take Paige to volleyball at our local YMCA. At that time I plan to rejoin the Y now that we are permanently living in Cincinnati again. At that time I am going to get in a good upper body workout. It's so funny that I am excited about it since I was so burned out on weight training a couple of months ago when I started training for this 1/2 marathon with Lori. Now I miss it. I say a good upper body workout but should probably take it easy since I do want to be able to move my arms the next day! lol
I'm kind of looking forward to this half being completed so I can find some balance again in my fitness routine. I will continue running as I have been bitten with the running bug. I know I at least have the first rule in Zombieland covered and that's cardio! That's all I'll say about that just in case you go see the movie. I wouldn't want to spoil it for you. lol
7 years ago
You aren't the only one who is ready for the half-marathon to be over to have some normal brough back to their lives! The only thing I am looking forward to about the half-marathon is seeing you! I know that I need to start out running in the high 12 minute range if I'm going to be able to finish the 13.1 miles since I haven't run over 5 miles in weeks! I have to save energy for the second half.
ReplyDeleteI cannot run your pace so I'm worried about that. I don't want to hold you back on your first half-marathon. I will not be at all upset if you run off ahead of me. In fact, I think you should or I'll feel horrible the entire time. Have you thought about how you are planning to run this?
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ReplyDeleteI've been planning to run this like a long run WITH my friend. I'm not worried about pace at all. We'll be fine. : )
ReplyDeleteI need to get a small fanny pack for my phone. In case we need 911 you know? And so we know where to meet each other that morning :-)
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