First, let me say, "No, I did not walk any."
And, even though this was my third consecutive day to run, that didn't affect my pace. My problem was stomach pains. I had only taken three strides before the pain hit. The pain shot through my upper stomach area every time a foot with hit the ground. I had no symptoms until those first few steps. It was a miserable 4 miles. My miles were 9:49, 10:19, 11:01, and 11:37. Total time was 42:46. Pace: 10:41.
Now, two days of rest. Then the Clarksville Half Marathon on Saturday.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
I got a late start (7:15 pm), after riding the mower around the yard. I ran 4 miles with most of it in the dark. It took me 37:31 (9:23 pace).
For the CMM, I should be running 5, 8, 5, 18, this week. However, I'm running the Clarksville Half this weekend, so I'm taking it easy. Since I'm behind anyway, I was only going to try 16 for my long run. If I stick to the "behind schedule", I will be running the marathon the week I am to run 20 miles. I will not be tapering, but I will hit the marathon the day I would be running the training max.
For the CMM, I should be running 5, 8, 5, 18, this week. However, I'm running the Clarksville Half this weekend, so I'm taking it easy. Since I'm behind anyway, I was only going to try 16 for my long run. If I stick to the "behind schedule", I will be running the marathon the week I am to run 20 miles. I will not be tapering, but I will hit the marathon the day I would be running the training max.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
I'm the Man
No, I'm no where near being the man, but I feel pretty good about myself.
I didn't really have time to think about running. I went to the dump and was at Lowe's by 8:00 am to get a few things. When I got back home, Sherri asked me when I was going to run. She said for me to right then, because storms were possible and could contain some hail. (Lainey was coming, too). I was thinking later in the day or maybe even on Sunday, but, after downing 1.75 pop tarts and about 1/2 of a PowerAde, I was out the door by 10:00.
It was about 60 degrees and cloudy when I started the run. The wind picked up trying to blow in the storm. It was just strong enough to get on my nerves from time to time. I was cruising at a pretty good pace for me. Then about mile 9.75 it began to sprinkle. About mile 10.25, it began to rain. I could have turned around, for I was just a quarter-a-mile away from home, but I kept going. I just finished mile 11 when Sherri drove up. I passed up the ride. Right after she passed me after she had turned around, it seemed to start raining harder every quarter-mile until my turnaround point at mile 12. It slacked backed to a sprinkle. That lasted about half a mile. Then it began raining harder than before. That, too, only lasted about for about a half-mile. Then it was a steady light rain until the finish. The temp had dropped to 54.
For the most part, my pace was pretty consistent. My best pace was mile 1 at 8:52. My slowest mile was mile 4 at 9:29. Can you believe that? With the way running has been going for me, I thought it would be one of the latter miles. One of the miles I had to walk. But I did not have to walk. Maybe I should say "get to walk", since it was raining, and I was doing my best to get home. Mile 12 was my only other mile under 9:00, and it was 8:59. I'm amazed that I not only keep every mile under 10:00, but under 9:30. My total time was 2:09:15, for a 9:14 pace.
I didn't really have time to think about running. I went to the dump and was at Lowe's by 8:00 am to get a few things. When I got back home, Sherri asked me when I was going to run. She said for me to right then, because storms were possible and could contain some hail. (Lainey was coming, too). I was thinking later in the day or maybe even on Sunday, but, after downing 1.75 pop tarts and about 1/2 of a PowerAde, I was out the door by 10:00.
It was about 60 degrees and cloudy when I started the run. The wind picked up trying to blow in the storm. It was just strong enough to get on my nerves from time to time. I was cruising at a pretty good pace for me. Then about mile 9.75 it began to sprinkle. About mile 10.25, it began to rain. I could have turned around, for I was just a quarter-a-mile away from home, but I kept going. I just finished mile 11 when Sherri drove up. I passed up the ride. Right after she passed me after she had turned around, it seemed to start raining harder every quarter-mile until my turnaround point at mile 12. It slacked backed to a sprinkle. That lasted about half a mile. Then it began raining harder than before. That, too, only lasted about for about a half-mile. Then it was a steady light rain until the finish. The temp had dropped to 54.
For the most part, my pace was pretty consistent. My best pace was mile 1 at 8:52. My slowest mile was mile 4 at 9:29. Can you believe that? With the way running has been going for me, I thought it would be one of the latter miles. One of the miles I had to walk. But I did not have to walk. Maybe I should say "get to walk", since it was raining, and I was doing my best to get home. Mile 12 was my only other mile under 9:00, and it was 8:59. I'm amazed that I not only keep every mile under 10:00, but under 9:30. My total time was 2:09:15, for a 9:14 pace.
Friday, March 23, 2012
March 22, 2012
I didn't get the 10 miles in, but ran 6 again. It wasn't easy, but this run was better than yesterday's as far as time goes. 54:41. Pace 9:07.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
I had planned to run 10 miles, but Sherri and Lainey were waiting on me. I ran 6 and hope to run 10 tomorrow. With the way I felt during the 6, I don't think I could have did 10 anyway. Will the aching ever go away? It took me 59:57, 10:00 pace.
Monday, March 19, 2012
6 Miles.
I did not feel particularly well. What I could feel of my legs ached. I had to force myself to run. After a sluggish 3 miles, I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and run a little harder. 6 miles in 56:00 (9:20 pace).
Sunday, March 18, 2012
March 17, 2012
I thought I could handle 12 miles; I wanted to run 14 to get in 30 for the week; I wanted to run 16, since that is what I should be running for the marathon.
I decided to try the 16. I felt good the first 10.5 miles, but faded fast. I completed 15 miles, but walked 99% of the last 3 miles. I didn't realize the toil it took on me until later. I mean, I felt good, and when I didn't, I walked. I drank 3 bottles of PowerAde - 1/2 a bottle before, the rest after the run. I HAD to take a nap, and felt bad the rest of the day. I was asleep by 6:30, and woke up at 8:00 Sunday morning.
My time was 2:49:10. Pace: 11:17.
I decided to try the 16. I felt good the first 10.5 miles, but faded fast. I completed 15 miles, but walked 99% of the last 3 miles. I didn't realize the toil it took on me until later. I mean, I felt good, and when I didn't, I walked. I drank 3 bottles of PowerAde - 1/2 a bottle before, the rest after the run. I HAD to take a nap, and felt bad the rest of the day. I was asleep by 6:30, and woke up at 8:00 Sunday morning.
My time was 2:49:10. Pace: 11:17.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Soreness
Ran 6 miles. Going from 0 to 10 miles yesterday, sure made me sore for this run. I did drink about 2 bottles of water during the day. It took me 1:03:18, a 10:33 pace. The temp was 80 degrees. The wind picked up toward the end. It was warm, so it wasn't too bad. I still didn't like it, though.
I think my watch is dying. When I push the button for the next mode, the screen goes blank for 20-30 seconds. Shane also gave me some batteries for my heart rate monitor. Sherri used them for the dog's shock collar. I bought some more, and she used them, too. It's been a long time since I've used the HR monitor. I would just like to see where my heart rate is now.
I think my watch is dying. When I push the button for the next mode, the screen goes blank for 20-30 seconds. Shane also gave me some batteries for my heart rate monitor. Sherri used them for the dog's shock collar. I bought some more, and she used them, too. It's been a long time since I've used the HR monitor. I would just like to see where my heart rate is now.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - Same Old Song
Yes, it's the same old song - "Back Again", but this time it's an extended mix.
I ran for the first time in 12 days. I thought this month was to be better than February's lowly 44.1 miles. It started good - 6 miles on March 1. Then I had a half marathon on March 3... except that I didn't go. So, 19 miles in 3 days did not happen. I didn't run the half, because I had stomach pangs the night before. It was also to be in the 30's. It was in the 30's, but felt warmer, because of all the sunshine. I should have ran!
I didn't run the next week for various reasons, mainly the weather. I also haven't been feeling well. Two or three nights I took some TheraFlu before going to bed, trying to head off major illness.. I have been aching all over. I am also not drinking enough, but I don't want anything. It's been awhile - I may have blogged about it before, but I still haven't had to get up to pee in the middle of the night. I'm thinking maybe the lack of fluid maybe causing my aches, especially when I have the headaches. I tried drinking some water at work, but just couldn't do it.
By extended mix, I mean I went ahead and ran double digits! I have about 7 weeks left before the Country Music Marathon, so I thought I better hit the ground running - so to speak. In February, I ran a 5k, five 5 milers, one 6, and one 10 miler, and, until today, only 6 miles in March. In essence, I am 9 weeks behind schedule. I'm supposed to run 16 Saturday - I don't think so! I think I'll try 12.
Sunday's time change will now allow me to finish my runs in the daylight (hopefully :) ). It was 78 degrees and sunny when I headed out at 5:30 pm today! Finally! I finished the 10 miles in 1:40:43, a pace of 10:03. I would have liked for it to have been under 10:00, but it's been awhile. Plus, I'm still feeling achy and weak. I was thirsty after the run. I didn't have any sports drinks and I refused water, so I drank orange juice and Dr. Pepper, mostly Dr. Pepper. I had to get up and pee, but only once.
I ran for the first time in 12 days. I thought this month was to be better than February's lowly 44.1 miles. It started good - 6 miles on March 1. Then I had a half marathon on March 3... except that I didn't go. So, 19 miles in 3 days did not happen. I didn't run the half, because I had stomach pangs the night before. It was also to be in the 30's. It was in the 30's, but felt warmer, because of all the sunshine. I should have ran!
I didn't run the next week for various reasons, mainly the weather. I also haven't been feeling well. Two or three nights I took some TheraFlu before going to bed, trying to head off major illness.. I have been aching all over. I am also not drinking enough, but I don't want anything. It's been awhile - I may have blogged about it before, but I still haven't had to get up to pee in the middle of the night. I'm thinking maybe the lack of fluid maybe causing my aches, especially when I have the headaches. I tried drinking some water at work, but just couldn't do it.
By extended mix, I mean I went ahead and ran double digits! I have about 7 weeks left before the Country Music Marathon, so I thought I better hit the ground running - so to speak. In February, I ran a 5k, five 5 milers, one 6, and one 10 miler, and, until today, only 6 miles in March. In essence, I am 9 weeks behind schedule. I'm supposed to run 16 Saturday - I don't think so! I think I'll try 12.
Sunday's time change will now allow me to finish my runs in the daylight (hopefully :) ). It was 78 degrees and sunny when I headed out at 5:30 pm today! Finally! I finished the 10 miles in 1:40:43, a pace of 10:03. I would have liked for it to have been under 10:00, but it's been awhile. Plus, I'm still feeling achy and weak. I was thirsty after the run. I didn't have any sports drinks and I refused water, so I drank orange juice and Dr. Pepper, mostly Dr. Pepper. I had to get up and pee, but only once.
Friday, March 2, 2012
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