Week 2 is in the books. Three runs this week with the group - a couple 4 milers and a 6 miler today. The heat for the evening runs just takes it right out of me quickly. I seem to be at the 3 - 4 mile range in the heat. This morning's run was much better temp wise.
Having knee and heel pains on both sides, mostly on my left side. I was fitted with new shoes a few weeks ago, and hopefully what I am experiencing is only some break-in and conditioning required. Advanced arthritis formula is my friend today.
Two nights this week, it was over 100 F for the runs. Monday's run I tanked at 3 miles and walked the last mile. Thursday was better, as I was able to cover the 4 miles or so without walking. Learning more about nutrition and recovery. A few things I did prior to running was to ensure that I drank copious quantities of water, and cold water at that. Post run, I packed a cooler with some frozen strawberries to cool down and replenish glycogen stores. That seemed to work fairly well. Strawberries, grapes, or any other frozen fruit that is convenient to carry will be included on the hot training days of summer.
I did sign up for the Firecracker 5k on the 4th. It will be my first official race since I started running about a year ago. My original goal was to finish, but now am thinking sub 28 would be really good for me. Something to shoot for at least. I'll start pretty slow and then do negative splits. That's the plan anyway.
This year I turn 50, and I am looking forward to saying that I completed a marathon at this stage of my life. My training group (Honey Badgers) is awesome and very encouraging, as well as my FB group (Health Kicking Team). They both have supplied much encouragement and love over the course of my fitness journey, and I thank and bless them all in their endeavors as well. HKT was especially encouraging during my 2 rounds of P90X, during which I lost 20 lbs and 3 - 4 inches from my waist. Special shout out to my coach Lea Fanelli. Check out her Beachbody group on FB (Health Kicking Team)!!!
As usual, I'm logging workouts on Dailymile.com. I'm also starting to use Mapmyrun app for my phone. All for now and have a great 4th!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Opening Comments
Well, here we go. I have decided to document and share my journey to prepare and successfully run a marathon this year. A marathon. As in 26.2 miles. Of running. It takes a long time to run a marathon. Did you know that? Never mind that I have never run even a 5k race. More on that development later.
Sometimes in life you just get to a point where you make decisions that you have no idea where the inspiration came from. And sometimes you second guess those decisions. And guess some more. And doubt that you can. And wonder if you are even sane. Yup - been there, done that. Time to move on and make good on what I started out to do.
No looking back and no second (third) guessing. What is done is done. Now it's time to prep and go for it. I read recently that only 0.08% of the world's population will ever run a marathon. That's a small number, indeed. Makes me wonder if someone did the math correctly on that one. Anyway, it is an extremely small number and I wonder why that is so. I have a feeling that I will learn more about that fact soon enough.
I am training with Runner's World here in Tulsa. They have provided training for runners for many years here in Tulsa, and for the longest time, have done it for free. Just because they like Tulsa and want to give back to the community of runners. They're awesome and Kathy, the owner is amazing and generous. She really likes running and building community. I just met her and I can already tell she has been a major influence in the running scene in the city.
Well, my goal here is to document my training and progress this year leading up to the marathon. I am determined to finish, although running days like today (105 degrees) make it seem like such a lofty and ridiculous goal. It is about the journey, though, isn't it? That's where the fun is. That's where the memories are created and the friendships made. Laughter, sweat, tears, pain, and joy all wrapped up into one human being. God was so good when He created us.
That'll be all for the opening comments. I have been on two training runs thus far. I will try to log about once a week on here and I am also logging my training into Dailymile.com for those who want to train or follow along with me. If you are interested, it's not too late, either. Join me and I promise you'll have the adventure of a lifetime - at least on this earth.
Sometimes in life you just get to a point where you make decisions that you have no idea where the inspiration came from. And sometimes you second guess those decisions. And guess some more. And doubt that you can. And wonder if you are even sane. Yup - been there, done that. Time to move on and make good on what I started out to do.
No looking back and no second (third) guessing. What is done is done. Now it's time to prep and go for it. I read recently that only 0.08% of the world's population will ever run a marathon. That's a small number, indeed. Makes me wonder if someone did the math correctly on that one. Anyway, it is an extremely small number and I wonder why that is so. I have a feeling that I will learn more about that fact soon enough.
I am training with Runner's World here in Tulsa. They have provided training for runners for many years here in Tulsa, and for the longest time, have done it for free. Just because they like Tulsa and want to give back to the community of runners. They're awesome and Kathy, the owner is amazing and generous. She really likes running and building community. I just met her and I can already tell she has been a major influence in the running scene in the city.
Well, my goal here is to document my training and progress this year leading up to the marathon. I am determined to finish, although running days like today (105 degrees) make it seem like such a lofty and ridiculous goal. It is about the journey, though, isn't it? That's where the fun is. That's where the memories are created and the friendships made. Laughter, sweat, tears, pain, and joy all wrapped up into one human being. God was so good when He created us.
That'll be all for the opening comments. I have been on two training runs thus far. I will try to log about once a week on here and I am also logging my training into Dailymile.com for those who want to train or follow along with me. If you are interested, it's not too late, either. Join me and I promise you'll have the adventure of a lifetime - at least on this earth.
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