This past Saturday I did another 5k. I was hoping that I would be able to run the whole thing like I had two weeks prior. My legs felt otherwise. When the gun went off (no chip start) I was in the middle of untying my shoe. I retied it as quick as I could and off I went running.
A couple tenths in there was a hill. I ran up the hill, but once at the top my shins and calves were screaming at me! I kept running hoping they would work themselves out, but they kept on. After half a mile I started to walk. There were several walkers in this race and they were all passing me once I started walking. I couldn't even walk at a normal speed my legs hurt so bad.
I walked a mile and a half and when I got to the 2 mile mark, my legs had finally stopped hurting and I decided I would run slowly the rest of the way in. Jeremy met me with about a half a mile to go and ran the rest of the way with me. I finished about 4-5 minutes slower than when I ran the whole distance two weeks before. I'm not sure if that's good or not.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
It's Been Awhile.... Lots to Update
*After the half in May I took another break from running. I despise running in the heat, so I didn't.
*In late July/early August I did sign up for a 6 week water boot camp. I loved this class. It really worked my arms and was a lot of fun. With school starting back in September though I did not sign up for the next session.
*Since boot camp has been over I have ran/walked a couple times.
*I drove one of our team vans for Bourbon Chase. It was a 15 passenger van. I was a little nervous, but she drove like a dream. We had a blast!
*On November 2nd Jeremy was doing a full marathon in Indianapolis, so I decided to do the 5k to kill some time while I was waiting for him. I ran the whole 5K on no training. I was slow, but did not walk one time! I am meeting a couple girls from work in the morning start the couch to 10k program with them.
*I signed up for another 5k this Saturday. :) Will run it all again. I'm really trying to not focus on my times. I enjoy running much more when I'm not competitive with myself.
*Jeremy did awesome in his full!! He broke 4 hours, which he has wanted to do since he started training for his first full!
*Lacey is a running machine and has ran a few races. She loves to go running with Jeremy and gets very excited when he starts putting on his tennis shoes.
*She just had her first birthday on November 1. It's hard to believe it has almost been a year since she has been with us.
I plan to post more now that I'm going to be running more. We are planning on a full/half in March in Tennessee. Plus we are definitely doing a full/half in Hawaii in June and we might add another full/half in the fall maybe Georgia or Illinois. Three in one year may be pushing it though, we will see.
*In late July/early August I did sign up for a 6 week water boot camp. I loved this class. It really worked my arms and was a lot of fun. With school starting back in September though I did not sign up for the next session.
*Since boot camp has been over I have ran/walked a couple times.
*I drove one of our team vans for Bourbon Chase. It was a 15 passenger van. I was a little nervous, but she drove like a dream. We had a blast!
*On November 2nd Jeremy was doing a full marathon in Indianapolis, so I decided to do the 5k to kill some time while I was waiting for him. I ran the whole 5K on no training. I was slow, but did not walk one time! I am meeting a couple girls from work in the morning start the couch to 10k program with them.
*I signed up for another 5k this Saturday. :) Will run it all again. I'm really trying to not focus on my times. I enjoy running much more when I'm not competitive with myself.
*Jeremy did awesome in his full!! He broke 4 hours, which he has wanted to do since he started training for his first full!
*Lacey is a running machine and has ran a few races. She loves to go running with Jeremy and gets very excited when he starts putting on his tennis shoes.
*She just had her first birthday on November 1. It's hard to believe it has almost been a year since she has been with us.
I plan to post more now that I'm going to be running more. We are planning on a full/half in March in Tennessee. Plus we are definitely doing a full/half in Hawaii in June and we might add another full/half in the fall maybe Georgia or Illinois. Three in one year may be pushing it though, we will see.
Monday, June 10, 2013
27 Hour Tri Recap
Our team name for the tri was "Dodge, Dip, Duck, Dive, and Dodge". Our team captains brought dodgeballs and we made signs to hang on our tent. See our team picture at the bottom of the post.
The 27 hour started Friday morning at 6am, thankfully in a heated outdoor pool. There were 5 of us there and we each swam 30 minutes to complete the 2.5 hour swim portion.
Next was the 12.5 hour bike. The course was on the Legacy Trail in Lexington and was absolutely gorgeous! It was a 5 mile out and 5 back that looped around right in front of our team area so we could switch in and out as we needed too. Not having been on a bike in over a year my butt was seriously sore after my first bike portion. I rode again the last 20 minutes when the sun was setting. I took a picture because like I said earlier it was beautiful.
When the 12 hour run started our team walked the route together to know where it went, since the majority of this portion would be in the dark. About 10pm or so I got in my sleeping bag on the ground and dozed on and off for a few hours. I got up around 3am and walked 2 miles. The last 20 minutes of the tri we walked the route again as a team to the finish line. We were all still smiling when it was over!
The reason it is 27 hours is for the 27 million people still enslaved around the world. At the end of the month there will be the new numbers of how many people are enslaved. The race director will let us know after the report has come out how long the tri will be next year. We are hoping the number hasn't risen.
The 27 hour started Friday morning at 6am, thankfully in a heated outdoor pool. There were 5 of us there and we each swam 30 minutes to complete the 2.5 hour swim portion.
Next was the 12.5 hour bike. The course was on the Legacy Trail in Lexington and was absolutely gorgeous! It was a 5 mile out and 5 back that looped around right in front of our team area so we could switch in and out as we needed too. Not having been on a bike in over a year my butt was seriously sore after my first bike portion. I rode again the last 20 minutes when the sun was setting. I took a picture because like I said earlier it was beautiful.
When the 12 hour run started our team walked the route together to know where it went, since the majority of this portion would be in the dark. About 10pm or so I got in my sleeping bag on the ground and dozed on and off for a few hours. I got up around 3am and walked 2 miles. The last 20 minutes of the tri we walked the route again as a team to the finish line. We were all still smiling when it was over!
Monday, June 3, 2013
A short break.....
Since the half I have taken a short break. I have walked one day in the last two weeks and have not run at all. Which probably wasn't a good idea considering this weekend I am participating in a 27 hour triathlon. There is a team of 8 of us and we each take turns for 27 hours swimming, biking, and running. It is a 2.5 hour swim, 12.5 hour bike and a 12 hour run. The swim is in a pool and there is a The nice thing is you can break it up among the people on your team however you want as long as there is only one person on the course at a time.
I am meeting a friend tonight, who is also on the team, to swim. I haven't swam or biked since March and then it was just for the indoor triathlon I did. Which if you remember was the first time I had done either since before I broke my ankle. The bike loop is 10 miles so I figure I can do a loop, rest a few hours then do another one since my bum won't be ready to ride a bike for any length of time.
I am meeting a friend tonight, who is also on the team, to swim. I haven't swam or biked since March and then it was just for the indoor triathlon I did. Which if you remember was the first time I had done either since before I broke my ankle. The bike loop is 10 miles so I figure I can do a loop, rest a few hours then do another one since my bum won't be ready to ride a bike for any length of time.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Woodford Wag 2K, Baseball, Beach Boys, and John Stamos
Saturday Jeremy and I took Lacey to the Woodford Wag. There was a 5k for people only and a 2k for people and their pets. Jeremy did the 5k and I did the 2K with Lacey. Jeremy came in 2nd in his age group and the award was a dog tag. Very fitting. Lacey was a bit shy around the other dogs, but once we started walking she was fine. On the way home she was one tired pup. Too much excitement for my little girl.
We also got our pool up and going this weekend and spent yesterday relaxing poolside. It was very chilly but oh so nice.
Sunday we met up with my three college roommates for a Reds game. We had a great time catching up at lunch, dinner, and during the game. The Beach Boys were playing a free concert after the game. The best part was that John Stamos (you know Uncle Jessie from Full House) was there playing with them.
I didn't have a Reds shirt, so I just wore a "red" shirt.
We also got our pool up and going this weekend and spent yesterday relaxing poolside. It was very chilly but oh so nice.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Green Bay Half Marathon Recap
Jeremy and I have been planning on doing this half and full for some time now. Jeremy is a huge Packers fan and ever since one of my best friends moved back to Wisconsin two years ago it has been on our list to do.
We left Thursday after lunch and drove 10 hours to Katie's house. She lives 20 minutes from Green Bay so it worked out perfectly to stay with her and also to not have to get a hotel room the night before the race.
Friday we went and toured Lambeau Field, which was also where packet pick up and the expo were.
Saturday we did some sightseeing. We drove up and saw Lake Michigan. Wisconsin is so flat and miles and miles of farmland. We ate early and went to bed early.
Sunday we got up and go to the race about an hour before it started. Katie originally was going to do the half with her boyfriend but lack of training and farmwork kept him from participating, so Katie (who had not done more than 6 miles) was going to do the half with me.
The first 8 miles we ran 7 minutes, walked 2 minutes. After mile 8 though my back started tightening up and it got warm out! We walked the last 5 miles. Of course we talked the whole time, which was great! Before the finish line, you run in the tunnel of Lambeau Field and run a lap around the stadium before heading back out to the finish line. It was really cool to do this. The rest of the race was through a lot of neighborhoods in Green Bay. On the full course you do run by a river for several miles.
My goal for this race was to finish. I didnt' care about my time I just wanted to cross the finish line and put the 13.1 sticker on my car!
Jeremy had a good race too but unfortunately didnt meet his goal of breaking 4 or getting a PR. It was 77 degrees when he finished. After training in the cold all winter we decided that having a warm day on race day is not good for PR'ing.
We left Thursday after lunch and drove 10 hours to Katie's house. She lives 20 minutes from Green Bay so it worked out perfectly to stay with her and also to not have to get a hotel room the night before the race.
Friday we went and toured Lambeau Field, which was also where packet pick up and the expo were.
Saturday we did some sightseeing. We drove up and saw Lake Michigan. Wisconsin is so flat and miles and miles of farmland. We ate early and went to bed early.
Sunday we got up and go to the race about an hour before it started. Katie originally was going to do the half with her boyfriend but lack of training and farmwork kept him from participating, so Katie (who had not done more than 6 miles) was going to do the half with me.
The first 8 miles we ran 7 minutes, walked 2 minutes. After mile 8 though my back started tightening up and it got warm out! We walked the last 5 miles. Of course we talked the whole time, which was great! Before the finish line, you run in the tunnel of Lambeau Field and run a lap around the stadium before heading back out to the finish line. It was really cool to do this. The rest of the race was through a lot of neighborhoods in Green Bay. On the full course you do run by a river for several miles.
My goal for this race was to finish. I didnt' care about my time I just wanted to cross the finish line and put the 13.1 sticker on my car!
Jeremy had a good race too but unfortunately didnt meet his goal of breaking 4 or getting a PR. It was 77 degrees when he finished. After training in the cold all winter we decided that having a warm day on race day is not good for PR'ing.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Throo the Zoo 5K
This is a 5K that Jeremy and I have wanted to do for a few years, but there is a big race in our hometown on the same day. This year was no different, however Jeremy's brother decided to have our nephew's 2nd birthday at the Louisville Zoo this year. So we mentioned doing the race in conjunction with the party and the date was set.
This is my first "real" 5k since I broke my ankle. I have walked a few but haven't ran in one. I honestly hadn't planned on running this one, I had planned on walking it with Anna, but once we crossed the start mat she took off. She pulled ahead about half a mile in but was within eyesight. Then she decided to stop at the bathroom and I kept on going figuring she would catch up. I walked at that point so I could put my headphones in. I walked one other time up a huge hill. I wanted to make it all the way up but after going over half way and turning a corner and seeing more hill, I decided to walk the rest of the way up. I finished in 42:37 which I am really happy with. In my long runs I had not done under a 15 min pace.
Lacey has been running quite a bit lately. She has done several long runs with either me or Jeremy. The most she has done so far at one time is 15 miles. She almost always goes with him on his 5-6 mile week day runs. She definitely needs the exercise or else she is running wild. The picture below is of her new favorite place in our yard. She loves to go to the top and watch what goes on in and outside our yard.
This weekend Jeremy and I are gong to Wisconsin for the Green Bay Full (him) and Half (me). I also get to see one of my best friends that moved up there a couple years ago! I can't wait.
This is my first "real" 5k since I broke my ankle. I have walked a few but haven't ran in one. I honestly hadn't planned on running this one, I had planned on walking it with Anna, but once we crossed the start mat she took off. She pulled ahead about half a mile in but was within eyesight. Then she decided to stop at the bathroom and I kept on going figuring she would catch up. I walked at that point so I could put my headphones in. I walked one other time up a huge hill. I wanted to make it all the way up but after going over half way and turning a corner and seeing more hill, I decided to walk the rest of the way up. I finished in 42:37 which I am really happy with. In my long runs I had not done under a 15 min pace.
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| Before the race |
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| Anika also enjoyed the zoo |
Lacey has been running quite a bit lately. She has done several long runs with either me or Jeremy. The most she has done so far at one time is 15 miles. She almost always goes with him on his 5-6 mile week day runs. She definitely needs the exercise or else she is running wild. The picture below is of her new favorite place in our yard. She loves to go to the top and watch what goes on in and outside our yard.
This weekend Jeremy and I are gong to Wisconsin for the Green Bay Full (him) and Half (me). I also get to see one of my best friends that moved up there a couple years ago! I can't wait.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Run the Bluegrass 7 Miler
Saturday was the Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon and 7 miler. I signed up for the 7 miler since it would be a good race for me and would hit about half way through my half marathon training. This course is notorious for being hilly. When the owner of the local run shop says it's hilly, you KNOW it's hilly.
The weather was cooler than I expected and I was regretting my short sleeve shirt at the start, but after we took off I was glad I had made that decision. I started with my couch to 10K workout of run 4, walk 2. I was planning on doing that through the whole race. However, I quickly realized when I was running up the first hill, that that was NOT going to work. My new strategy became walk up the hills and run down them. I did this for most of them. There were some that were so steep it took a little while after them to recover.
The sun was actually shining and the course was beautiful going by many of the horse farms in the area. Around mile 10, the half marathons had joined back up with the 7 milers and I kept looking for some of my friends. I saw James, John, and Eric first. I knew Jeremy would be coming soon. About mile 12 he caught up to me. We had talked about him finishing with me if he caught me but when he got to me he said he was doing good and wanted to know if he could go on. Of course being the good wife that I am I said "Yeah, go on" and off he went. After he finished he came back for me and ran the last half a mile in with me. My friend Emily had also done the 7 mile race and she did fantastic! She beat her goal time by 5 minutes. I was super impressed, especially considering those hills!
The weather was cooler than I expected and I was regretting my short sleeve shirt at the start, but after we took off I was glad I had made that decision. I started with my couch to 10K workout of run 4, walk 2. I was planning on doing that through the whole race. However, I quickly realized when I was running up the first hill, that that was NOT going to work. My new strategy became walk up the hills and run down them. I did this for most of them. There were some that were so steep it took a little while after them to recover.
The sun was actually shining and the course was beautiful going by many of the horse farms in the area. Around mile 10, the half marathons had joined back up with the 7 milers and I kept looking for some of my friends. I saw James, John, and Eric first. I knew Jeremy would be coming soon. About mile 12 he caught up to me. We had talked about him finishing with me if he caught me but when he got to me he said he was doing good and wanted to know if he could go on. Of course being the good wife that I am I said "Yeah, go on" and off he went. After he finished he came back for me and ran the last half a mile in with me. My friend Emily had also done the 7 mile race and she did fantastic! She beat her goal time by 5 minutes. I was super impressed, especially considering those hills!
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| Me and Emily |
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| Jeremy and me |
After the half and 7 miler was over, they had a kids race that was .9 of a mile. Jeremy volunteered to run with Anika. She was so excited about running in a race and winning her medal.
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| Ready to run! |
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| Showing off our medals |
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