Yeah.... I know, but in my defense things at work and home have been really hectic and stressful... I barely even want to get up in the morning to do anything :( I am lucky I've gotten this far with my workouts.
Monday - No run / Back Day at the Gym - 1 hour and 5 minutes
Wide Grip Lat Pull Down: 70lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 70lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 70lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps
One Arm Dumbbell Row: 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX12reps
Underhand Seated Row: 6 sets / 12 reps / 70 lbs
Torso Rotation: 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps, 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps
Parallel Lat Grip Pull Down: 115lbsX10reps, 110lbsX10reps, 115lbsX10reps, 110lbsX12reps
Seated Cable Row: 80lbsX8reps, 70lbsX10reps, 80lbsX8reps, 70lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 70lbsX12reps
Tuesday - Run and Lifting
55 minutes of weight lifting
Standing Barbell Curls: 45lbsX15reps, 50lbsX8reps, 45lbsX12reps, 50lbsX10reps, 50lbsX10reps
Triceps Overhead: 22.5lbsX12reps, 25lbsX8reps, 22.5lbsX12reps, 25lbsX8reps, 22.5lbsX12reps
Concentration Dumbbell Curls: 22.5lbsX10reps, 25lbsX7reps, 22.5lbsX10reps, 25lbsX7reps, 22.5lbsX10reps
Loaded Plate Incline Chest Press: 90lbsX12reps, 100lbsX8reps, 90lbsX12reps, 100lbsX8reps, 100lbsX8reps
Triceps Dumbbell Kickbacks: 17.5lbsX12reps, 20lbsX8reps, 17.5lbsX12reps, 20lbsX8reps, 17.5lbsX12reps
Fly Delts: 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps, 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps, 75lbsX12reps
Then a 5 mile run at 9:56 min/mile pace, finishing in 49:42 - it was 70 degrees and 88% humidity
Mile 1 - 10:56
Mile 2 - 10:01
Mile 3 - 9:42
Mile 4 - 9:29
Mile 5 - 9:32
Wednesday - No Lifting - Mid-Long Run
This one almost didn't happen, I woke up that morning and as I was finishing up with my hair I began to hear thunder. I took the dogs out to use the restroom and that's when I saw lightning, and before Jetta even began thinking about pooping... it began to pour like a monsoon :/ so I couldn't even go to the gym because I knew I'd come home to poop in the living room.. and I couldn't leave her out in the kennel in that kind of weather :(
So that night my mom came out with my niece and nephew and watched Dorian while I went for my run. It was 75 degrees and 89% humidity, and 7 mph S winds. The final mile was ran in a monsoon, so it is the fastest mile of this run lol. I ran 10 miles in 1:36:01 with an average pace of 9:36 min/mile
Mile 1 - 10:06
Mile 2 - 9:42
Mile 3 - 9:42
Mile 4 - 9:36
Mile 5 - 9:42
Mile 6 - 9:40
Mile 7 - 9:30
Mile 8 - 9:35
Mile 9 - 9:21
Mile 10 - 9:05
Thursday - Shoulders/Delts and a Run
Headed to the gym for lifting, an hour of it to be exact.
Cable Face Pulls: 70lbsX15reps, 70lbsX15reps, 4 sets / 10 reps / 80 lbs
Dumbbell Lateral Raises: 15lbsX12reps, 17.5lbsX8reps, 15lbsX12reps, 17.5lbsX8reps, 15lbsX12reps, 17.5lbsX8reps
Plate Loaded Overhead Press: 80lbsX12reps, 90lbsX8reps, 80lbsX12reps, 90lbsX8reps
Barbell Upright Row: 45lbsX12reps, 50lbsX8reps, 45lbsX12reps, 50lbsX8reps, 45lbsX12reps, 50lbsX8reps
Torso Rotation: 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps, 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps, 85lbsX8reps
Rear Delt: 55lbsX12reps, 60lbsX8reps, 55lbsX12reps, 60lbsX8reps, 55lbsX12reps
Then it was off to the riverfront for 5.3 miles, it was a gorgeous 61 degrees and only 88% humidity. Ran 5.3 miles in 52:10 with an average pace of 9:50 min/mile.
Mile 1 - 10:42
Mile 2 - 9:50
Mile 3 - 9:43
Mile 4 - 9:25
Mile 5 - 9:21
.3 - 10:26
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Week Four's Long Run
As usual, I am always in doubt when starting out these runs.... and I try my best not to even think about them at all. Any run that is over 15 miles is tough and intimidating to think about.
But after getting up at 4 AM, getting dressed and taking care of the dogs and getting my hydration pack ready - I set out for my first 18 miler of 2015, trying my hardest not to think too much about the miles ahead of me when all I really wanted to do was get back in bed.
A few days ago I saw this meme on Facebook and it is 100% true, the distance of a marathon itself is pretty daunting, but it's all that mileage during training that is the real challenge, the real test and an adventure in itself.
On to the run, it was 66 degrees and 94% humidity, I had quickly grabbed my sunglasses because it was already 5 AM by the time I got out the door and I knew I would need them ( so glad I grabbed them!). The sucky thing about wearing a hydration pack is you can't really get your shirt up to your face to wipe the sweat off..... it sucks damn it! The run started out slow, and as usual I had my route in mind (last weekend's 16 miler but with a couple turns near the end), but by mile 2 I changed it up a bit. I needed some different scenery rather than getting right back into the neighborhoods... or if you'd call these neighborhoods in the country/rural side.... I am not really sure.
I had quite a few more potty stops than last weekend but I didn't get sick to my stomach or anything so that is good. I had a close encounter with a stupid lab mix around mile 6 which probably cost my a minute on my time (stupid owners who can't keep their dogs contained).
Anyways, it was tough. But I finished... with a bit more left than planned... actually had to do a "cool down" run for .4 miles because I just wanted to get home damn it. I ran the 18 miles in 2:57:51, with an average pace of 9:53 min/mile. Not bad for my first 18 miler of this year, last year's first 18 miles took me 3 hours and 1 minute with an average pace of 10:03 min/mile with a temp of 73 degrees and 94% humidity... okay so not a whole lot of difference (oops)
Anyways, the elevation gain was 379 feet with a loss of 364 feet.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 11:11
Mile 2 - 10:17
Mile 3 - 10:06
Mile 4 - 10:11
Mile 5 - 10:31
Mile 6 - 10:01
Mile 7 - 10:34
Mile 8 - 9:59
Mile 9 - 10:02
Mile 10 - 9:29
Mile 11 - 9:41
Mile 12 - 9:35
Mile 13 - 9:26
Mile 14 - 9:16
Mile 15 - 9:32
Mile 16 - 9:35
Mile 17 - 9:21
Mile 18 - 9:01
So that finishes up Monumental Week 4, leaving me with 49.2 miles and 4 hours and 57 minutes of strength training, which doesn't include what I do at home (leg strengthening and ab/core) which would probably give me a total of 6 hours.
Only 8 more weeks until the Evansville Half Marathon, and just 13 weeks until the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon :)
But after getting up at 4 AM, getting dressed and taking care of the dogs and getting my hydration pack ready - I set out for my first 18 miler of 2015, trying my hardest not to think too much about the miles ahead of me when all I really wanted to do was get back in bed.
A few days ago I saw this meme on Facebook and it is 100% true, the distance of a marathon itself is pretty daunting, but it's all that mileage during training that is the real challenge, the real test and an adventure in itself.
On to the run, it was 66 degrees and 94% humidity, I had quickly grabbed my sunglasses because it was already 5 AM by the time I got out the door and I knew I would need them ( so glad I grabbed them!). The sucky thing about wearing a hydration pack is you can't really get your shirt up to your face to wipe the sweat off..... it sucks damn it! The run started out slow, and as usual I had my route in mind (last weekend's 16 miler but with a couple turns near the end), but by mile 2 I changed it up a bit. I needed some different scenery rather than getting right back into the neighborhoods... or if you'd call these neighborhoods in the country/rural side.... I am not really sure.
I had quite a few more potty stops than last weekend but I didn't get sick to my stomach or anything so that is good. I had a close encounter with a stupid lab mix around mile 6 which probably cost my a minute on my time (stupid owners who can't keep their dogs contained).
Anyways, it was tough. But I finished... with a bit more left than planned... actually had to do a "cool down" run for .4 miles because I just wanted to get home damn it. I ran the 18 miles in 2:57:51, with an average pace of 9:53 min/mile. Not bad for my first 18 miler of this year, last year's first 18 miles took me 3 hours and 1 minute with an average pace of 10:03 min/mile with a temp of 73 degrees and 94% humidity... okay so not a whole lot of difference (oops)
Anyways, the elevation gain was 379 feet with a loss of 364 feet.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 11:11
Mile 2 - 10:17
Mile 3 - 10:06
Mile 4 - 10:11
Mile 5 - 10:31
Mile 6 - 10:01
Mile 7 - 10:34
Mile 8 - 9:59
Mile 9 - 10:02
Mile 10 - 9:29
Mile 11 - 9:41
Mile 12 - 9:35
Mile 13 - 9:26
Mile 14 - 9:16
Mile 15 - 9:32
Mile 16 - 9:35
Mile 17 - 9:21
Mile 18 - 9:01
So that finishes up Monumental Week 4, leaving me with 49.2 miles and 4 hours and 57 minutes of strength training, which doesn't include what I do at home (leg strengthening and ab/core) which would probably give me a total of 6 hours.
Only 8 more weeks until the Evansville Half Marathon, and just 13 weeks until the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon :)
Week Four - Days 4, 5 and 6
I meant to post this yesterday, but got caught up in things so it didn't happen. Anyways, let's get to it.
Thursday -
Ran 5.4 miles with Rocky, it was only about 66 degrees but we took it slow, as in 57:22 with an average pace of 10:38 min/mile slow.
Then it was Back Day at the Gym - 1 hour total
One Arm Dumbbell Row: 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps
Underhand Seated Row: 60lbsX12reps, 70lbsX8reps, 60lbsX12reps, 70lbsX8reps, 60lbsX12reps, 70lbsX8reps
Wide Grip Lat Pull Down: 6 sets / 12 reps / 70 lbs
Torso Rotation: 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps, 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps
Seated Cable Row: 70lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 70lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 70lbsX12reps, 80lbsX10reps
Friday -
Another run with Rocky due to it being 66 degrees, and again it was slow. We ran 5.3 miles in 55:11 with an average pace of 10:24 min/mile.
Then off to the gym for Biceps, Triceps and Chest Day. One hour
Standing Barbell Curls: 50lbsX12reps, 45lbsX12reps, 50lbsX10reps, 45lbsX12reps, 50lbsX10reps
Overhead Triceps: 22.5lbsX12reps, 20lbsX12reps, 22.5lbsX12reps, 20lbsX12reps, 25lbsX8reps
Loaded Plate Incline Press: 90lbsX12reps, 100lbsX8reps, 90lbsX12reps, 100lbsX8reps, 90lbsX12reps
Concentration Dumbbell Curls: 22.5lbsX10reps, 25lbsX7reps, 22.5lbsX10reps, 25lbsX7reps, 22.5lbsX10reps
Triceps Dumbbell Kickbacks: 20lbsX8reps, 17.5lbsX12reps, 20lbsX8reps, 17.5lbsX12reps, 20lbsX10reps
Fly Delt: 75lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 75lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 75lbsX12reps
Standing Triceps Cable Pull Down: 60lbsX12reps, 70lbsX8reps, 60lbsX12reps, 70lbsX8reps, 70lbsX8reps
Saturday -
Woke up late, really wanted to take the dogs to the woods but I went to the gym instead. Figured I could take them afterwards.
54 minutes on Shoulders/Delts
Cable Face Pulls: 70lbsX15reps, 70lbsX15reps, 80lbsX10reps, 80lbsX10reps, 80lbsX12reps, 80lbsX12reps
Dumbbell Lateral Raises: 15lbsX10reps, 17.5lbsX8reps, 15lbsX12reps, 17.5lbsX8reps, 15lbsX12reps, 17.5lbsX8reps
Plate Loaded Overhead Press: 90lbsX8reps, 80lbsX12reps, 90lbsX8reps, 80lbsX12reps, 90lbsX8reps
Barbell Upright Rows: 40lbsX12reps, 50lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 50lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps
Rear Delt: 55lbsX10reps, 60lbsX8reps, 55lbsX12reps, 60lbsX8reps, 55lbsX12reps
The Finishers: 12.5lbsX12reps, 15lbsX7reps, 3 sets / 12 reps / 12.5 lbs
Later that morning I took Dorian for a run at the river front, I ran 4 miles in 39:05 with an average pace of 9:46 min/miles.
Thursday -
Ran 5.4 miles with Rocky, it was only about 66 degrees but we took it slow, as in 57:22 with an average pace of 10:38 min/mile slow.
Then it was Back Day at the Gym - 1 hour total
One Arm Dumbbell Row: 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps
Underhand Seated Row: 60lbsX12reps, 70lbsX8reps, 60lbsX12reps, 70lbsX8reps, 60lbsX12reps, 70lbsX8reps
Wide Grip Lat Pull Down: 6 sets / 12 reps / 70 lbs
Torso Rotation: 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps, 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps
Seated Cable Row: 70lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 70lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 70lbsX12reps, 80lbsX10reps
Friday -
Another run with Rocky due to it being 66 degrees, and again it was slow. We ran 5.3 miles in 55:11 with an average pace of 10:24 min/mile.
Then off to the gym for Biceps, Triceps and Chest Day. One hour
Standing Barbell Curls: 50lbsX12reps, 45lbsX12reps, 50lbsX10reps, 45lbsX12reps, 50lbsX10reps
Overhead Triceps: 22.5lbsX12reps, 20lbsX12reps, 22.5lbsX12reps, 20lbsX12reps, 25lbsX8reps
Loaded Plate Incline Press: 90lbsX12reps, 100lbsX8reps, 90lbsX12reps, 100lbsX8reps, 90lbsX12reps
Concentration Dumbbell Curls: 22.5lbsX10reps, 25lbsX7reps, 22.5lbsX10reps, 25lbsX7reps, 22.5lbsX10reps
Triceps Dumbbell Kickbacks: 20lbsX8reps, 17.5lbsX12reps, 20lbsX8reps, 17.5lbsX12reps, 20lbsX10reps
Fly Delt: 75lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 75lbsX12reps, 80lbsX8reps, 75lbsX12reps
Standing Triceps Cable Pull Down: 60lbsX12reps, 70lbsX8reps, 60lbsX12reps, 70lbsX8reps, 70lbsX8reps
Saturday -
Woke up late, really wanted to take the dogs to the woods but I went to the gym instead. Figured I could take them afterwards.
54 minutes on Shoulders/Delts
Cable Face Pulls: 70lbsX15reps, 70lbsX15reps, 80lbsX10reps, 80lbsX10reps, 80lbsX12reps, 80lbsX12reps
Dumbbell Lateral Raises: 15lbsX10reps, 17.5lbsX8reps, 15lbsX12reps, 17.5lbsX8reps, 15lbsX12reps, 17.5lbsX8reps
Plate Loaded Overhead Press: 90lbsX8reps, 80lbsX12reps, 90lbsX8reps, 80lbsX12reps, 90lbsX8reps
Barbell Upright Rows: 40lbsX12reps, 50lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 50lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps
Rear Delt: 55lbsX10reps, 60lbsX8reps, 55lbsX12reps, 60lbsX8reps, 55lbsX12reps
The Finishers: 12.5lbsX12reps, 15lbsX7reps, 3 sets / 12 reps / 12.5 lbs
Later that morning I took Dorian for a run at the river front, I ran 4 miles in 39:05 with an average pace of 9:46 min/miles.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Week 4 - Day 3
Last night I took Dorian to the riverfront and ran 3 miles, giving me 6.1 miles for Tuesday. I also got this pic
This morning I got up at 3:40 AM, got dressed and took care of the canines. Then I headed out for the 10 miler, temperature was 68 degrees, humidity 83% so overall it wasn't bad. Surprisingly I didn't have to make a single pit stop, so that is great news.
I ran 10 miles in 1:40:36 with an average pace of 10:03 min/mile, elevation gain of 270 feet and a loss of 265 feet. The first 2-3 miles were pretty slow again, but overall it was a good run. Now that school is back in session I've got more to worry about than just regular vehicles..... school buses.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 10:57
Mile 2 - 10:21
Mile 3 - 10:01
Mile 4 - 10:04
Mile 5 - 9:56
Mile 6 - 9:47
Mile 7 - 10:00
Mile 8 - 10:00
Mile 9 - 9:54
Mile 10 - 9:34
I don't want to get my hopes up, but it looks like Mother Nature is finally letting off on the extreme heat and humidity. It'll be nice not to be running anymore of my long runs in extreme humid conditions.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Starting this Week off Right - Less than 13 Weeks to Go
So I am trying to start Week 4 (?) off right by blogging, so I am logging for Monday and today so far. I do have like 2 more miles planned once the sun goes further down but I can post about that during tomorrow morning's blog once I've ran 10 miles.
Monday - Biceps, Triceps and Chest Day - No Running
One hour and 8 minutes at the gym
Standing Barbell Curls: 45lbsX12reps, 40lbsX15reps, 45lbsX12reps, 45lbsX12reps, 45lbsX12reps
Overhead Triceps: 22.5lbsX12reps, 25lbsX8reps, 22.5lbsX12reps, 25lbsX8reps, 22.5lbsX12reps
Torso Rotation: 80lbsX10reps, 85lbsX8reps, 80lbsX10reps, 85lbsX8reps
Loaded Plate Chest Press: 90lbsX12reps, 100lbsX8reps, 90lbsX12reps, 100lbsX10reps, 90lbsX12reps
Standing Rope Hammer Curls: 5 sets / 10 reps / 50 lbs
Standing Triceps Cable Pull Down: 60lbsX15reps, 70lbsX10reps, 60lbsX15reps, 70lbsX10reps, 60lbsX15reps, 70lbsX8reps
Fly Delts: 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps, 80lbsX10reps, 85lbsX8reps 80lbsX12reps
Tuesday - Shoulders/Delts - 3.1 miles
55 minutes at the gym
Cable Face Pulls: 70lbsX15reps, 70lbsX15reps, 80lbsX10reps, 80lbsX10reps, 70lbsX15reps, 70lbsX15reps
Dumbbell Lateral Raises: 15lbsX10reps, 12.5lbsX15reps, 15lbsX10reps, 12.5lbsX15reps, 15lbsX12reps, 12.5lbsX15reps
Barbell Upright Rows: 45lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps, 50lbsX8reps
Rear Delt: 55lbsX12reps, 50lbsX12reps, 55lbsX12reps, 50lbsX12reps, 55lbsX12reps, 50lbsX12reps
Front Plate Raises: 5 sets / 15 reps / 35 lbs
The Finisher: 15lbsX8reps, 4 sets / 10 reps / 12.5 lbs
Then after the gym I head to the Fish and Wildlife Refuge area to run, it is very beautiful there. I ran 3.1 miles in 30:47 with an average pace of 9:56 min/mile.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 10:27
Mile 2 - 9:45
Mile 3 - 9:38
.1 - 9:44
Monday - Biceps, Triceps and Chest Day - No Running
One hour and 8 minutes at the gym
Standing Barbell Curls: 45lbsX12reps, 40lbsX15reps, 45lbsX12reps, 45lbsX12reps, 45lbsX12reps
Overhead Triceps: 22.5lbsX12reps, 25lbsX8reps, 22.5lbsX12reps, 25lbsX8reps, 22.5lbsX12reps
Torso Rotation: 80lbsX10reps, 85lbsX8reps, 80lbsX10reps, 85lbsX8reps
Loaded Plate Chest Press: 90lbsX12reps, 100lbsX8reps, 90lbsX12reps, 100lbsX10reps, 90lbsX12reps
Standing Rope Hammer Curls: 5 sets / 10 reps / 50 lbs
Standing Triceps Cable Pull Down: 60lbsX15reps, 70lbsX10reps, 60lbsX15reps, 70lbsX10reps, 60lbsX15reps, 70lbsX8reps
Fly Delts: 80lbsX12reps, 85lbsX8reps, 80lbsX10reps, 85lbsX8reps 80lbsX12reps
Tuesday - Shoulders/Delts - 3.1 miles
55 minutes at the gym
Cable Face Pulls: 70lbsX15reps, 70lbsX15reps, 80lbsX10reps, 80lbsX10reps, 70lbsX15reps, 70lbsX15reps
Dumbbell Lateral Raises: 15lbsX10reps, 12.5lbsX15reps, 15lbsX10reps, 12.5lbsX15reps, 15lbsX12reps, 12.5lbsX15reps
Barbell Upright Rows: 45lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps, 40lbsX12reps, 45lbsX8reps, 50lbsX8reps
Rear Delt: 55lbsX12reps, 50lbsX12reps, 55lbsX12reps, 50lbsX12reps, 55lbsX12reps, 50lbsX12reps
Front Plate Raises: 5 sets / 15 reps / 35 lbs
The Finisher: 15lbsX8reps, 4 sets / 10 reps / 12.5 lbs
Then after the gym I head to the Fish and Wildlife Refuge area to run, it is very beautiful there. I ran 3.1 miles in 30:47 with an average pace of 9:56 min/mile.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 10:27
Mile 2 - 9:45
Mile 3 - 9:38
.1 - 9:44
Sunday, August 9, 2015
The Last 2-3 Weeks in a Nutshell
Once again I have neglected to blog, but it's hard to sit down and type up a blog when I am so tired after getting home from work and like no sleep.
I decided after a rough two weeks to start my training on the 3rd week, 15 weeks from the race and so far it's been tough but manageable. Since I screwed up and slacked I'll make it short for the last 3 weeks.
15 weeks out from the Monumental (Week 1) - 4 hours and 30 minutes of strength training.
43.9 miles, a total of 7 hours, 13 minutes and 16 seconds of running
Tuesday - 4.4 miles / 3.2 miles
Wednesday - 5 miles
Thursday - 6 miles
Friday - 5 miles
Saturday - 3.1 miles
Sunday - 14 miles
14 Weeks Out from the Monumental (Week 2) - 4 hours and 35 minutes of strength training.
40.7 miles, 6 hours, 52 minutes and 57 seconds
Tuesday - 4.2 miles / 3 miles
Wednesday - 8.5 miles
Thursday - 4.6 miles / 2.4 miles
Friday - 3.4 miles / 3 miles
Saturday -3.2 miles
Sunday - 8.4 miles (didn't get out til the evening, and was sick to my stomach)
13 Weeks Out from the Monumental (Week 3) - 4 hours and 5 minutes of strength training.
46.3 miles - 7 hours, 15 minutes and 31 seconds
Tuesday - 5.2 miles
Wednesday - 10 miles
Thursday - 4 miles
Friday - 5.5 miles / 2.5 miles
Saturday - 3.1 miles
Sunday 16 miles (!!!!!!, Almost didn't happen).
I will post about the long run this morning, it almost didn't happen at all. My legs were tired and sore and I really didn't want to get out of bed. I got up at 3:35 AM, got dressed and took care of the dogs. The forecast was 70 degrees, 94% humidity and no wind.... it kind of really sucked. The first hour sucked a lot and I kept on trying to tell myself to turn back and just go back to bed, but I kept pushing forward.
It was very slow going too, for the first few miles but I got to feeling better after an hour. I am glad I kept pushing, I was rewarded with some beautiful scenery as the sun was coming up.
Mile 4 - 10:30
Mile 5 - 10:36
Mile 6 - 10:11
Mile 7 - 10:18
Mile 8 - 10:03
Mile 9 - 9:40
Mile 10 - 9:30
Mile 11 - 9:40
Mile 12 - 9:29
Mile 13 - 9:33
Mile 14 - 9:40
Mile 15 - 9:37
Mile 16 - 9:26
So overall, this is probably the best week since June or April. I mean, what should have been Week one 5 weeks ago was 44 miles for the week but I struggled with that one, then the week after that was a horrid and I only got 10 miles, then struggled for 43.9 miles, 41 miles and so this week actually wasn't awful and I am very happy with it. Hopefully the next 13 weeks will go well too.
I decided after a rough two weeks to start my training on the 3rd week, 15 weeks from the race and so far it's been tough but manageable. Since I screwed up and slacked I'll make it short for the last 3 weeks.
15 weeks out from the Monumental (Week 1) - 4 hours and 30 minutes of strength training.
43.9 miles, a total of 7 hours, 13 minutes and 16 seconds of running
Tuesday - 4.4 miles / 3.2 miles
Wednesday - 5 miles
Thursday - 6 miles
Friday - 5 miles
Saturday - 3.1 miles
Sunday - 14 miles
14 Weeks Out from the Monumental (Week 2) - 4 hours and 35 minutes of strength training.
40.7 miles, 6 hours, 52 minutes and 57 seconds
Tuesday - 4.2 miles / 3 miles
Wednesday - 8.5 miles
Thursday - 4.6 miles / 2.4 miles
Friday - 3.4 miles / 3 miles
Saturday -3.2 miles
Sunday - 8.4 miles (didn't get out til the evening, and was sick to my stomach)
13 Weeks Out from the Monumental (Week 3) - 4 hours and 5 minutes of strength training.
46.3 miles - 7 hours, 15 minutes and 31 seconds
Tuesday - 5.2 miles
Wednesday - 10 miles
Thursday - 4 miles
Friday - 5.5 miles / 2.5 miles
Saturday - 3.1 miles
Sunday 16 miles (!!!!!!, Almost didn't happen).
I will post about the long run this morning, it almost didn't happen at all. My legs were tired and sore and I really didn't want to get out of bed. I got up at 3:35 AM, got dressed and took care of the dogs. The forecast was 70 degrees, 94% humidity and no wind.... it kind of really sucked. The first hour sucked a lot and I kept on trying to tell myself to turn back and just go back to bed, but I kept pushing forward.
It was very slow going too, for the first few miles but I got to feeling better after an hour. I am glad I kept pushing, I was rewarded with some beautiful scenery as the sun was coming up.
It almost looks like I live in the mountains lol. I did pick up the pace eventually, and I didn't get sick to my stomach (surprisingly), so overall it was a good run and I ran the 16 miles like I planned, and even had half a mile to cool down and walk. I ran the 16 miles in 2:40:52 with an average pace of 10:03 min/mile, elevation gain of 350 feet and a loss of 333 feet.
Laps/splits:
Mile 1 - 11:13
Mile 2 - 10:50
Mile 3 - 10:35Mile 4 - 10:30
Mile 5 - 10:36
Mile 6 - 10:11
Mile 7 - 10:18
Mile 8 - 10:03
Mile 9 - 9:40
Mile 10 - 9:30
Mile 11 - 9:40
Mile 12 - 9:29
Mile 13 - 9:33
Mile 14 - 9:40
Mile 15 - 9:37
Mile 16 - 9:26
So overall, this is probably the best week since June or April. I mean, what should have been Week one 5 weeks ago was 44 miles for the week but I struggled with that one, then the week after that was a horrid and I only got 10 miles, then struggled for 43.9 miles, 41 miles and so this week actually wasn't awful and I am very happy with it. Hopefully the next 13 weeks will go well too.
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