Speed training… January 12, 2007
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Became strength training yesterday.
Deciding to try the out-and-back method of racing yourself back and beating your “out” time, I set off at my normal pace. No big deal. Until I turned around to start back. With the wind blowing against me I could barely move forward. I think if I’d have tried to stand on one foot I’d have been blown down! This is how bad it was: the wind was causing massive amounts of tears to form in my eyes, and most of those were blowing right off of my face. The rest were causing some nice (okay…quit reading if you think all girls are pristine and perfect) runny snot to form. This too was blowing off of my face. Which, in a way was nice because I didn’t get my shirt-sleeves dirty!
Anyway, I felt like I was running up-hill, and added a good minute to each mile for my “back”. So much for speed training, maybe next Monday!
Asics: 18 miles this week, 90 total
Energy Gels January 10, 2007
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Now that my runs are getting to be 10 miles and over, I’m debating on the use of energy gels. Gu, Accel Gel, Clif Shot, Jelly Belly Sports Beans…one of those. Does anybody have any recommendations? Advice?
I’d imagine I should make sure they are compatible with my sensitive stomach so I’ll use them on my shorter runs to begin with….and that there’s about the only thing I know to do! Any and all help (brands, flavors, timing etc.) will be appreciated!
New Developments! January 8, 2007
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I’m so excited to find that OKC has a training group for the April 29th marathon. I’ll be running with them every Saturday morning at 8 as long as I’m here in town!
Although I’ve done 10 mile runs without the benefit of either water or camaraderie, I was dreading the longer runs by myself. A local running shop “The Runner” is coordinating water stops for our Saturday morning runs and they anticipate between 40 and 100 people to show up (based on the previous years). This will definitely be a help and encouragement for the long runs.
I had a nice 7 miler on Saturday, averaging a little under 9.5 minutes per mile.
Asics: 7 so far this week, 79 total
In Full Swing January 5, 2007
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It’s taken a little longer after the holidays to get back into the swing of things regarding my running. However, I ran a nice 4 miles yesterday with some of my best times ever, beating my average for 4 by 30 seconds per mile! It helped that I was able to pass a couple of ladies that were running…that always feels good! 
Asics: 14 miles this week, 72 total
New Years January 3, 2007
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Welcome to 2007. This will be the year I run my first marathon. This will be the year I become a more consistent runner. This will be a great year!
As I expected I was a bit of a slacker over the New Year, missing both Monday and Tuesday’s runs. However I got my 10 miler in on Saturday! I must admit, however, that I was quite excited about the thought of having someone(s) to run with, but circumstances were such that I ended up running alone. It was a good solid run, and the little yip-yip dog that chased my heels for a half mile probably helped my time some!
Asics: 68 miles total
Nice Run December 26, 2006
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Saturday was a nine-miler. It was a little windy, but I felt GREAT for the first 7. The last two I struggled with a bit, but all in all it was a wonderful run. Because it was such a great run, I was really looking forward to my run yesterday (Monday) because I knew it would be a simple 3 miles. Was I ever wrong!
I decided to run my dirt trails instead of running out at the lake so I laced up my Rykas and away I went. I forgot how much harder it is to do the hills and the sharp turns. It definately slowed me down and shortened my stride. I did, however, appreciate being out in the trees and listening to the birds fussing, the squirrells darting to and fro and the wind blowing the leaves!
Asics: 13 so far this week, 50 total
Rykas: 400 plus, +3
Being “In the Zone” December 22, 2006
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There’s really nothing quite like it.
Had a full week already passed since my last run? If felt like longer, and as I set out, mixed feelings set in. I was dreading the 4 miler; I was looking forward to it. The wind was fierce and I was a bit under-layered for the chill in the air.
Mile one…was it over already? Mile two…shoulders are loose, feeling great. Mile three…totally completely in the zone. Lovin’ it. Mile four…I’ve usually stopped to walk for a count of 5 or so by now, but still going strong.
I finished mile four 10 seconds quicker than I did mile one!
Still dealing with a bit of a sore throat and now a bit of a cough, but I’m looking forward to my nine on Saturday!
Asics: 4 miles this week, 37 total
Sick December 19, 2006
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My last run was Thursday. It seems like a year ago!
I started getting a sore throat Friday night and by Saturday morning I had my own little bonfire in the back of my throat. At first I was afraid it was strep throat, but now I’ve decided it’s probably my tonsils giving me problems again. I need to get them out! Today I’m still a bit under the weather, the throat is still really sore and now the drainage and coughing is getting a bit worse (ack…I just sneezed too!). But…the good news is that I feel a lot better!
I hope to get out and run Thursday which means I’ll still need to “make up” a week in my marathon training! I’ll follow the advice given me by NordicTwin…hot soup and cold gummies. Maybe that’ll make me feel good again!
New trail December 15, 2006
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I did four miles on a new trail here in the city! The city recently put in this nice trail along the river, which is great except for the fact that hardly anyone goes out there yet, and it’s a bit in the ghetto. But it is a few blocks away from work, so I have an extra half hour of run-time before the sun sets.
Thank you sir for dropping trou right there under the Robinson St. overpass. I know you probably really had to take a whiz and your tire seemed so very right, but really, as I came over the hill, all I could think was that it was so very very wrong.
And Mr. Homeless guy, thanks for making me feel like I was running right through your living room. No, you didn’t have to say a word, but the look you gave me….
And to the police on horseback that are supposed to be out there (some days? some evenings? maybe sometime next year?), it sure would have made me feel just a tiny bit better if one of you would have made your presence known. Yes, even if it would have been on the other side of the river.
I think, just maybe, that I’ll forget about that extra half-hour of run time.
My outfit December 14, 2006
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Did I really just type that title? Geez…what am I turning into…a GIRL?
This afternoon I’m running in a $200 outfit (shoes included). Yes. Me. Moi. The chick who won’t even contemplate spending HALF that much on a “normal” outfit (shoes included!). I’m hoping that the Nike Dri-fit shirt and capris have wings on them to help me fly. I should expect that at the very least, eh?
I’ve always been a cotton t-shirt and shorts kind of a runner. Nothing fancy for me, no way. I have found, however, that cotton gets wet. And cold. And uncomfortable.
What thinkest thou? Am I crazy for buying “running clothes”?
Asics: 17 miles this week, 33 miles total
