tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27635707624143209162024-03-14T04:21:07.829-05:00Running RodeoKelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-77016886205427531952012-06-06T10:34:00.000-05:002012-06-06T10:34:08.238-05:00Happy Running Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy National Running Day!</div>
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I started the day with the running group tackling our first GSTs of the season. Sprint repeats is definitely not a bad way to celebrate!</div>
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Did you know that National Running Day coincides with Houston Marathon Lottery Signup Day? Well, it does! So you can guess where my credit card info went today. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can toe the line at Marathon #3 come January!</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-73126655071622394712012-06-02T15:00:00.000-05:002012-06-02T15:00:02.939-05:00MS150<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I keep forgetting to post these pictures!</div>
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Hubby and I participated in the MS150 bike ride back in April and the photographers snapped some great photos of me on the bike. Sadly, they missed the part where Hubby and I fist bumped across the finish line :(</div>
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I think I look pretty good on the bike! We loved the experience and have even already signed up for another 2 day race in the fall. Now I just need to get back on the bike - I haven't ridden since the MS150! (But that's all about to change)Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-65740486882871839412012-06-02T10:45:00.000-05:002012-06-02T10:45:03.959-05:00Failed already.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I think I jinxed myself yesterday. I was so proud of myself for being 3 (almost 4) days into my running streak and then I failed. I had planned on getting a run in before my social commitments last night, but then work got crazy and I had to rush from the office to the meeting spot just in time to take off. I never got my run in. :( At least now I've learned a very good lesson in getting up early and getting my run out of the way. No more putting it off till the end of the day when I know I have plans. So now I'm back to day 1 of my streak: 10 mile long run with the group. Great morning for a run around Houston!</div>
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And I came home to a green smoothie! Ok, so it's not that green, but that's because the mocha protein powder brown color really took over. It was definitely much yummier than yesterdays smoothie with apple. Apple does not belong in smoothies! It does funky things to the texture and makes it all gritty.</div>
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Let's see how long I can keep this up!Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-1069936721078344982012-06-01T10:50:00.002-05:002012-06-01T10:50:17.960-05:00Happy Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
You'd think that for a 4 day work week that I would have gotten a little slack. Not so much. Between stressful meetings and our server going caput on us, it's been quite a hectic week. Finding time for my runs has been hard, but I've squeezed it in. So far my run streak is holding strong.</div>
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Tuesday - 2.25 miles with the dog</div>
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Wednesday - 2.1 miles solo (felt like crap, but managed to get out there even after my running buddy bailed on me)</div>
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I've got another 3-4 miles planned for later today and then a 12 mile long run tomorrow morning. I'm starting to get the itch to race again. These long runs are getting up in mileage and I'm not even in training for anything. Maybe what I need is a good summer half marathon...Any suggestions?</div>
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Amanda over at <a href="http://www.runtothefinish.com/">Run to the Finish</a> is hosting a different 30 day challenge every month. Last year, I participated in her no sugar challenge which I found very difficult, but also very rewarding. I told myself after completing the 30 days that I would continue to watch my sugar intake and not let it get out of control again. Here I am 1 year later, frequently snacking on candy, unable to turn down desserts and constantly craving sugar. It's time I paid more attention to my diet and started eating cleaner and healthier. Amanda's June challenge is going to help me do just that!</div>
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Also, I'm going to challenge my legs a bit. I'm not really sure what my longest running streak is, but I'm going to try for 38 days with the <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-267-269-14350-0,00.html">RW Summer Running Streak</a>! I'll be lacing up my shoes for at least 1 mile every day until July 4th - sounds like a good time to me!</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-31072847055268536912012-04-19T16:45:00.000-05:002012-04-19T16:45:30.497-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember last year when I decided to <a href="http://runningrodeo.blogspot.com/2011/06/national-running-day.html">run home from work</a>? It was National Running Day and it was a horrible idea - lots of heat and no water. Well, I decided I needed a redo and yesterday was that day. I made sure to hyrdate plenty all day, but the weather was just perfect. I took off around 5:45pm from downtown and started my journey.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yeah, I was really wishing I'd had my sunglasses with me. I guess that's what you get for deciding to do this after you've already gone to work that day. Note to self - carry sunglasses with you at all times. Horrible picture, can't believe I'm posting that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All in all, the run was great. I took the shady route home once I got to my neighborhood. I'd had enough of staring into the sun for one day. It's definitely something that I want to do again, but maybe a little more planned out next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, since I left my car at work, this morning I had to get up early (although I hit snooze way too many times) to get myself to work. I geared up for a bike commute! I started my ride right as the sun was coming up, so by the time I got a good view of downtown it looked like this:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So the iPhone doesn't take the greatest pictures, but it was an amazing view. Definitely one of my favorites in Houston. I only wished I would have had my actual camera instead of just my phone. I'll remember for next time.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made it to work in time to lace up the running shoes again and hit the trails. Not a bad way to spend the evening/early morning.</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-65797469437914547722012-04-05T11:59:00.000-05:002012-04-05T11:59:08.383-05:00Three Things Thursday1. I've been neglecting my running a little to do more biking lately. With the MS150 coming up, I really need the practice on the longer rides. <div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> 2. This past weekend was the Texas Independence Relay. Me and 10 of my friends ran 203 miles from Bastrop, Tx to the east side of Houston. It was an amazing weekend and so much fun, but my body just can't seem to get enough sleep lately! I havne't done any workouts since then except for 1 yoga class. Hopefully I can convince myself to get up tomorrow morning for a run or bike ride.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Speaking of getting back to working out, I got an opportunity to read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Beginners-Running-Guide-ebook/dp/B0071G22AW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333644997&sr=8-1">The Ultimate Beginner's Running Guide</a> and I'm loving it. I went to sleep last night after reading a section and was dying to go run instead of sleep. I'll have a review up soon, but I definitely recommend reading it - even for those who have been running for years.</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-62885348711072409142012-03-06T12:58:00.001-06:002012-03-06T12:58:00.207-06:00New Fun Finds: Mission Skincare<div style="text-align: center;">Let's talk items I no longer want to live without. I read a few reviews on SkinnyRunner's blog a while back about Mission Athlete Care. She raved about a few of their products and I have to say I was intrigued but never enough to pay shipping and/or full price to try them out. Luckily for me, I found a special online that got me a little variety pack for a cheap price! My pack included sunscreen and foot sticks and other stuff, but I was most interested in this:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alright, off to get in another run - Happy Running!</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-57187707038160313432012-03-05T12:43:00.001-06:002012-03-05T12:43:01.066-06:00The Joy of New ShoesThis past Saturday I slept in a little (oops, sorry ATP) and tackled my 6 mile long run on my own. It was a beautiful day with cooler temps and the promise of a little sun. A great day for a running skirt and new shoes. <br />
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I bought these shoes probably this time last year while they were on clearance, but haven't needed to break them in yet. I ended up buying another new pair last fall that I broke in before these. Either way, my marathon shoes are out, so these needed to be added to the lineup. Dang Houston has been wet and rainy for the last month (thank goodness we are finally getting rain, but did we need to get it all at once?!), but I just couldn't bear the thought of getting them muddy their first time out. So the day was perfect.<br />
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Aren't they pretty? Just like my last pair of Adrenaline's though, they are tough to break in. I took walk breaks every mile to return the feeling to my toes. A few more miles in them and they will be fine - I think they are just stubborn like their owners. I'm still running in their sister pair and will cry when I have to retire them. The next model of shoe didn't take so long to break in (which were my marathon shoes), but I didn't like them quite as much as these. Us runners are wierd with our shoes sometimes!<br />
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I could really use more Saturdays like this! Great runs and beautiful days to hang outside on the patio (with messy hair and new BIC bands!). It's starting to feel like spring around these parts!Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-50134049749845442012-03-04T12:31:00.001-06:002012-03-04T12:31:00.448-06:00Marathon IgnoredNot sure if you noticed, but I decided to not post a full recap of the Houston Marathon. I know that I did a great job by finishing, but it just wasn't the race I'd hoped it would be. I debated for a few weeks after to stay in training and tackle another one while I was prepared for it, but I chose not to. I'm definately not done with the marathon distance yet, just need a little break before I tackle it again.<br />
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I did manage to finish with a smile on my face though. Marathon #2 complete.<br />
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I have to admit, I started this a little last week. How you ask? By getting a little R&R away from everything in beautiful Puerto Rico.<br />
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I came, I ran (kind of), I survived...Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-74718053191376706332011-12-31T16:44:00.000-06:002011-12-31T16:44:54.070-06:00Plans for the New YearIt's hard to sit here on the last day of the year and not think about my goals for next year. The most obvious one is the one I've spent the last 6 months preparing for: The Chevron Houston Marathon!<br />
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The signs are up all over town and I get a little giddy every time I see one. It makes me want to drive by as many Chevron gas stations on my way to work just so I can see them! I think I might be going a little marathon crazy at this point!<br />
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After the marathon, I plan on sidelining the super long training runs and focus more on running doubles to prepare for the next Texas Independence Relay!<br />
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It's a 2 day bike ride from Houston to Austin. The Hubby and I have joined up with the St Arnold's bike team (the local brewery in town) and we're excited to drink all the free beer we can manage and have a support team along the way.<br />
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Other than those 3 events, my schedule is pretty much empty. As much as I really want to fill up the calender with races and events, I think I'm just going to fly by the seat of my pants and take the year as it comes. I'm excited for 2012 and all the fun it's going to bring!<br />
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Happy New Year!Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-20262959587837717202011-12-29T22:38:00.000-06:002011-12-29T22:38:28.124-06:00Tis the SeasonIt's been a pretty busy season. Between Christmas parties, busy work schedule and even a promotion (!!!), it's been hard to get in my training. I completed my longest training run of the schedule almost two weeks ago and it's been hard to keep the motivation up since then, especially since it requires good time management.<br />
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I found myself off work a little earlier today with nothing else to do, so why not get in a run!<br />
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We left Houston early Saturday morning in time to arrive in SA for lunch and the Expo. Traffic was horrendous in the downtown area with all of the race people arriving and the Veteran's day parade (that was not on Veteran's Day, btw). There were roads closed everywhere and no signs for detours. We stopped to ask two cops how we could get to our hotel with no luck. We ended up on the west side of downtown at a horrible Tex-Mex restaurant, but we really were just glad to be out of the car. After lunch, we forged our way back across downtown (at least the parade was over, but they still had roads closed) to the Alamodome for the Expo. Parking was ridiculous and there were no signs to try to help you find where you could park. Then we walk a million miles across lots to get in to packet pickup. Seriously, who designed all that?<br />
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Yes! I've been waiting for this for sooooo long! I'm not even bothered that the weather says it's going to rain the whole time. I'm just glad to be getting away and taking some much needed time off work. <br />
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In addition to my slacking off with running, I've also been slacking off in others areas, like my diet. I've been eating a lot more junk and it needs to stop.<br />
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Bobbi at <a href="http://www.bobbimccormick.com/?p=23664#comments">NHerShoes</a> has set up a challenge where she puts together a workout 6 days a week for 23 days. Each workout is going to last roughly 20 minutes, but can be repeated if I want to do extra. She's going to mix it up so that every muscle gets worked during the intense workouts. I'm really excited for the challenge and hope I can keep it up. I'm guessing I'll be carrying my laptop around with me so I won't have any excuses.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first half went by so fast. We crossed the mat at 1:00:08. I remember thinking "ok, not great, but I'll at least beat the 2 hour mark". My friend had just put on her headphones and we both took a GU and just kept going. We didn't really speak much, just ran. The turn around for the race was at almost 8 miles where I finally decided to turn on my tunes. The two of us just started getting into a really good groove and we started passing people. I didn't look at my Garmin much at all - I was trying to run solely on feel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I knew we were speeding up, but I had no idea how much. Less than half a mile from the finish line, a friend of hers jumped out of the crowd and starting running with us. He was screaming at her in Spanish and I was doing everything I could to keep up the pace and try and translate what he was saying at the same time. Later I would find out that we had sped up to almost a 7 min/mile pace. We crossed the finish line in 1:55:34! A full minute PR for me!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-syrytMZRYPE/TsaS-Yz2QII/AAAAAAAAGSs/yUT-BeuqAtA/s1600/Houston+Half+2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-syrytMZRYPE/TsaS-Yz2QII/AAAAAAAAGSs/yUT-BeuqAtA/s320/Houston+Half+2011.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Half Marathon #9</div><div align="left"></div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-4238211964454485932011-09-29T17:10:00.000-05:002011-09-29T17:10:33.225-05:00Changes are a comin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week I've been sleeping in quite a bit. I think my mind is tricked. I keep reading everyone else's posts about how it's not that hot everywhere else, so my mind seems to think that it must be the same way here. Well, it's not. It's still upper 90's here and pretty miserable to be outside midday. My mind needs to remember when it's ignoring the alarm in the morning that it may be Fall everywhere else, but it definately has not come to Houston yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the bright side, I have gotten to see more of the trails just outside of downtown lately. I usually only run these in the winter when it's cool enough to run during lunch. Looks like we've got some changes coming to Eleanor Tinsely Park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Newly paved paths, perhaps? I'm not sure how I feel about it. Right now, it sucks because I'm having to avoid the dust and workers and run around the construction. But I also think putting in new concrete will loose some of the parks personality. You could really see the wear and tear from all the years of runners, walkers, hikers, bikers and everyone else who's used these trails over the last who-knows-how-many years. It gave it its rustic charm that I love so much. </div><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But I'm sure I'll love the newly paved park, too. I'll miss the little quirks though.</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-71535742043013719012011-09-26T16:08:00.000-05:002011-09-26T16:08:20.323-05:00ATP Weeks 10 & 11Here I am again, behind as usual.<br />
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Week 10 went pretty well for me:<br />
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Monday: 4 Miles (The group took it easy after our 15 miler the Saturday before)<br />
Tuesday: 6 Miles<br />
Wednesday: GSTs 1200s (had the fastest girl pace me for the last sprint - kinda amazing)<br />
Thursday: <strike>5 Miles</strike> Off (dang work got in the way)<br />
Friday: OFF (picked up my bike with CLIPS!)<br />
Saturday: 10 Mile LSD<br />
Sunday: <strike>3 Miles</strike> Off (practiced with my clips)<br />
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Week 11 started off really bad with tons of stress at work and no time or energy for running.<br />
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Monday: <strike>SST 3</strike> Storms at 5am cancelled our workout!<br />
Tuesday: <strike>4 miles</strike><br />
Wednesday: SST 3 + <em>14 Mile Bike</em><br />
Thursday: <strike>4 miles</strike><br />
Friday: <strike>OFF</strike> 5 Miles<br />
Saturday: 14 Mile LSD<br />
Sunday: <strike>5 miles</strike> 35 Mile Bike<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunday's ride was really fun. It is my longest distance to date and I can definately tell my body isn't used to riding yet. Luckily, the route was mostly flat, but there were some pretty windy spots that made it very challenging.</div><br />
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I'm glad I got out there and did it. It was a great start to my Sunday and really makes me want to saddle up more often.Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-27143055822285201462011-09-14T16:19:00.000-05:002011-09-14T16:19:26.479-05:00ATP Week 9So the weather was fairly cool all week. But my motivation? Right out the window. Last weeks' workouts:<br />
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Monday: <strike>GST 800</strike><br />
Tuesday: <strike>7 Miles</strike><br />
Wednesday: GST 800 (done by myself after work, FML)<br />
Thursday: <strike>5 Miles</strike><br />
Friday: OFF<br />
Saturday: 15 Mile LSD<br />
Sunday: <strike>5 Miles</strike><br />
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So I kind of accidentally took a rest week. I guess I needed it, not sure. Time just seemed to get away with me and I had trouble getting out there. Wednesday's workout was hard since it was a GST, but also because the smoke from the wildfires had started to invade Houston. I'm very sensitive to smoke, so the workout left me coughing all night hence my lack of running on Thursday. By Saturday, I really had no excuses for skipping my long run. And I'm glad I didn't. 15 miles was awesome! It was hilly (which hurt my not-trained-on-hills legs), but we kept a great pace and it wasn't miserably hot outside. A great run to motivate me for the week to come!Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-87133452593634370672011-09-07T16:57:00.000-05:002011-09-07T16:57:46.667-05:00NervesDo you ever get nervous before a training run???<br />
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I'm sitting here at work, watching the clock tick the minutes by until I can get to the park to tackle my missed run from this morning, and I've got butterflies in my stomach. Butterflies! It's only training - not racing, but how do I convince my tummy of that?<br />
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It seems if I don't do my run first thing in the morning, my stomach does this to me. It's like it's telling me I shouldn't do afternoon runs, only morning. I don't get like this before a yoga class or before a bike ride. Only running. How wierd.<br />
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Anyways, it's a beautiful 88 degrees and sunny here. I'm gonna get some fuel and head to the track (before my motivation fails). Happy running!Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-76149009972128314282011-09-06T16:09:00.000-05:002011-09-06T16:09:22.418-05:00ATP Week 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Catching up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a really good week last week when it came to my training! (Finally!) I even managed to get up super early on Tuesday and get in my 4 miles before my flight to Dallas (talk about a <em>long</em> day!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Monday: GST 600</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tuesday: 4 Miles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wednesday: GST 600 + 24 Mile Bike</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thursday: <strike>7 Miles</strike> <em>5 Miles</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday: OFF</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday: 9 Mile LSD</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunday: <strike>6 Miles</strike></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not bad if I do say so myself. Thursday I decided I wanted to sleep in, but that left the only time to schedule my run was at 5pm - at 102 degrees. I did my best, but I had to call it quits at 5 miles. I took my shirt off I was so hot - guess there's a first time for everything! (Note to self: need to do more ab work!!!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday came and so did our holiday weekend to visit family. I got up before the sun to tackle my 9 miles solo and was surprised by 75 degree temps! I ran an awesome long run with 3 miles at marathon pace and felt like I could have kept going. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's hoping this weather continues!</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-43066299627695665812011-09-06T15:51:00.000-05:002011-09-06T15:51:30.957-05:00ATP Week 7<em>(I know, I know, but better late than never right? Since I started documenting my training on here, I'd hate if I missed a week just because I'm lazy. So I'm going to post this a week late and then immediately catch up with the most recent week's training.)</em><br />
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First week of GSTs! (That exclamation point is there to show pure fear, not excitement)<br />
Here's the low down:<br />
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Beginning of the General-Strengthening Period<br />
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Speed-Strength Circuit: Use the Special Warm-Up (SWU), and then perform the following exercises in order. Move quickly from exercise to exercise, but don't perform the exercises themselves overly quickly - in other words, don't sacrifice good form just to get them done in a hurry. The idea is to do each exercise methodically and efficiently - and then almost immediately start on the next exercise.<br />
(1) Run 400 meters (or 1/4 mile) at what feels like 5-K race pace (on a scale from 1-10, your effort should feel like a "9" as you run)<br />
(2) Complete 12 squat thrusts with jumps (burpees)<br />
(3) Do 2 chin-ups<br />
(4) Perform 30 ab crunches<br />
(5) Do 12 push-ups<br />
(6) Complete 24 body-weight squats (fast)<br />
(7) Run 400 meters at 5-K intensity again<br />
(8) Do 10 squat and dumbbell presses with 10-lb dumbbells<br />
(9) Perform 30 low-back extensions<br />
(10) Complete 8 feet-elevated push-ups<br />
(11) Do 20 lunges with each leg<br />
(12) Complete 20 bench dips<br />
(13) Run 400 meters at 5-K intensity<br />
(14) Repeat steps 2-13 one more time (for two circuits in all), and then cool down with 2 miles of light jogging<br />
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This workout is hella hard and completely exhausting. Each week, we'll be increasing the amount of exercises and the length of the sprints. I wanted to puke after each day's 3rd sprint.<br />
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Monday: GST 400 <br />
Tuesday: <strike>4 Miles</strike><br />
Wednesday: GST 400<br />
Thursday: <strike>6 Miles</strike><br />
Friday: OFF<br />
Saturday: 12 Mile LSD<br />
Sunday: <strike>4 Miles</strike> 25 Mile Bike with group to Katy<br />
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The GSTs really took it out of me. My body was sore and tired and I needed those extra rest days. By Sunday, I was feeling great and ready for the next week's training to start.Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763570762414320916.post-88176786346351066312011-08-25T16:21:00.000-05:002011-08-25T16:21:20.314-05:003 Things Thursday1. Have I mentioned how hard core this ATP training is? I guess I just thought they were kidding when they named it "advanced training program"! Between the early morning workouts and the strain this is putting on my body, I'm tired all the time. I guess I just need to learn to juggle everything, but for now, all I want to do is sleep.<br />
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2. I think I've found my new favorite breakfast love. Pumpkin bagel with honey almond cream cheese. It is literally the best thing I've had in a while and I think I might have one for breakfast every day for the rest of my life. Thank you, Einstein's Bagels.<br />
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3. I got race envy last week reading everyone's running and tri recaps that I started signing up for a few of my own. I'm not quite ready to commit to a tri, but I added two races to the line up and am still debating on another one. I can't wait for this weather to get cooler and to get back to racing!<br />
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Monday: <strike>PREP + 6 miles</strike> Slept in and did 4 miles on my own in the afternoon Texas heat<br />
Tuesday: <strike>4 Miles</strike> 12 Mile bike (Hubby upgraded to clips so we had to get some practice in)<br />
Wednesday: PREP + 6 miles, <em>22 mile bike</em><br />
Thursday: <strike>5 Miles</strike> Too sore from Wednesday's workouts - rest<br />
Friday: OFF<br />
Saturday: 10 Mile long run<br />
Sunday: <strike>4 Miles</strike> 8 mile bike ride to and from Crossfit<br />
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So the week didn't go exactly as planned, but there were definately some quality workouts in there. That Crossfit workout was a little more hard core than I had planned on - especially since ATP started the GSTs the next day. What are GSTs you ask? I'll get into more of it when I recap this week but stands for "general strength training" aka "workout from hell". Our coach said she wanted to see at least 3 of us puke the first day, and I was definately almost one of them!<br />
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Hope everyone is having a great week!<br />
Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931248436047966182noreply@blogger.com0