Last night I decided that Rocky and I were going to run the trails this morning, I was sick and tired of being denied the trails by mother nature so I said screw it. It was cold enough to have the trails frozen, and even any of the flooded areas so I figured it couldn't be as bad as December's trail runs. I actually ended up waking up before 4 AM, strangely with some pep ..... *I am paying for it now*.
Rocky and I got out the door by 4:15-4:20 AM, and we hit the trails at 4:47 AM, it was 9 degrees out and the air coming off the river made it even colder. I didn't wear my face mask and near the end I was really wishing I had, my nose was freaking numb. The trails weren't bad, they were frozen but there were a lot of deep bike tracks and foot tracks that were trying to break my ankles. The good news was that all the flooded areas were completely frozen, I counted 20 spots deeper than 5 inches and 5ft-10ft across all ways. It sucks that these are the closest trails to my house that are open 24/7, if only I lived closer to Hoosier National Forest..... anyways
During the final mile, I just about snapped my right ankle on a stupid, deep foot print.... or at least it felt like I had snapped it. The pain did go away after a minute or so, but it felt like forever. Rocky and I ran 8 miles in 1:24:44 with an average pace of 10:35 min/mile, elevation gain of 114 feet and a loss of 115 feet.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 11:57
Mile 2 - 10:31
Mile 3 - 10:04
Mile 4 - 10:49
Mile 5 - 10:38
Mile 6 - 10:31
Mile 7 - 9:46
Mile 8 - 10:25
Not a progression run, but it still felt great getting out on the trails. I might just have to hit the trails again Friday.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Monday, January 20, 2014
A Slow, Sore Recovery Run with Rocky
Amazingly, I wasn't sore waking up this morning but the run was pretty sore for the first 2 miles. I don't know how I screwed up my route but I had to end it with 5 miles rather than 6.3, but I am kind of glad as my legs were really beginning to feel yesterday's run towards the end of this morning's run.
We actually finished just as dawn was starting to show a little bit of light, and the moon was extremely bright so it was really peaceful during this run. There weren't too many cars out either, so that was definitely nice. I avoided the hilly roads, and I think my legs were happy about that.
Rocky and I ran 5 miles in 55:08 with an average pace of 11:01 min/mile, elevation gain of 69 feet and a loss of 70 feet. Temperature was 34 degrees with a feels like 27, wind was at 8 mph SSW. Not bad, felt pretty good actually. The temperature is expected to drop this week though, another cold front coming in (pooh).
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 11:20
Mile 2 - 11:16
Mile 3 - 10:58
Mile 4 - 10:59
Mile 5 - 10:32
Definitely a slow run, slower than what I consider an easy pace for me BUT this was meant to be a recovery run so that is okay.
We actually finished just as dawn was starting to show a little bit of light, and the moon was extremely bright so it was really peaceful during this run. There weren't too many cars out either, so that was definitely nice. I avoided the hilly roads, and I think my legs were happy about that.
Rocky and I ran 5 miles in 55:08 with an average pace of 11:01 min/mile, elevation gain of 69 feet and a loss of 70 feet. Temperature was 34 degrees with a feels like 27, wind was at 8 mph SSW. Not bad, felt pretty good actually. The temperature is expected to drop this week though, another cold front coming in (pooh).
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 11:20
Mile 2 - 11:16
Mile 3 - 10:58
Mile 4 - 10:59
Mile 5 - 10:32
Definitely a slow run, slower than what I consider an easy pace for me BUT this was meant to be a recovery run so that is okay.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
A Sunny and Windy Long Run
I did not get up and out the door before dawn this time, Dorian had me up most of the night as he was dealing with some headache or something. I had gone to pick up my mom and brought her home to watch Dorian, and then I headed out the door at 10:20 AM. It was a little tough during the first 3 miles trying to find my stride and slow down, but I kept at it hoping things would subside. Eventually around 3-4 miles things did get better and I was definitely feeling good, so I was feeling pretty positive about the run.
It was 27 degrees with a feels like 17, winds at 10 mph W and sunny so when the wind was blowing I was feeling pretty toasty, but then would be reminded (by the wind) how glad I was for dressing the way I did. I was also glad I brought my sunglasses.
I ran 14.3 miles in 2:20:17 with an average pace of 9:49 min/mile, elevation gain of 321 feet and a loss of 333 feet. Strange, I ran .1 mile more than last Sunday but faster than last Sunday (2:21:42), but less elevation gain (383 feet) which is weird as I ran the same route. So weird, but I did manage to hold off on using a gu until mile 11:3 which is really good as I normally eat my first one around mile 8 or 9 but decided I was going to hold off until 2 hours so I managed to hold off until around 1:52:XX and felt good. It was the Mandarin Orange which tasted pretty good, I did drink more gatorade though to make up for it.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 9:59
Mile 2 - 9:52
Mile 3 - 9:55
Mile 4 - 10:03
Mile 5 - 10:05
Mile 6 - 10:01
Mile 7 - 9:41
Mile 8 - 9:42
Mile 9 - 9:46
Mile 10 - 9:45
Mile 11 - 9:41
Mile 12 - 9:40
Mile 13 - 9:51
Mile 14 - 9:27
.3 - 9:32
It was 27 degrees with a feels like 17, winds at 10 mph W and sunny so when the wind was blowing I was feeling pretty toasty, but then would be reminded (by the wind) how glad I was for dressing the way I did. I was also glad I brought my sunglasses.
I ran 14.3 miles in 2:20:17 with an average pace of 9:49 min/mile, elevation gain of 321 feet and a loss of 333 feet. Strange, I ran .1 mile more than last Sunday but faster than last Sunday (2:21:42), but less elevation gain (383 feet) which is weird as I ran the same route. So weird, but I did manage to hold off on using a gu until mile 11:3 which is really good as I normally eat my first one around mile 8 or 9 but decided I was going to hold off until 2 hours so I managed to hold off until around 1:52:XX and felt good. It was the Mandarin Orange which tasted pretty good, I did drink more gatorade though to make up for it.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 9:59
Mile 2 - 9:52
Mile 3 - 9:55
Mile 4 - 10:03
Mile 5 - 10:05
Mile 6 - 10:01
Mile 7 - 9:41
Mile 8 - 9:42
Mile 9 - 9:46
Mile 10 - 9:45
Mile 11 - 9:41
Mile 12 - 9:40
Mile 13 - 9:51
Mile 14 - 9:27
.3 - 9:32
Friday, January 17, 2014
A windy, cold run with flurries and Rocky
Another morning that found me not wanting to get up and out bed, going to bed late and just not feeling it. I got up though, because we have two kids coming to stay with us tonight and I knew I wouldn't get my run in any other part of today. I drank a cup of coffee, got dressed and then had to snuggle with Dorian for a few minutes as he woke up just as I was getting out of the bathroom. When I knew he was back to sleep, I got up, got Rocky ready and headed out the door.
It was 25 degrees with a feels like 15, Garmin says it was 10 mph NW winds but I could have sworn that it was more like 15 mph winds - especially near the end. I dressed appropriately and felt pretty comfortable throughout the run, I chose hills early on and then changed my route last minute to a relatively flat route compared to what I had planned. There were flurries, lots of it but thankfully not a lot of traffic and no buses so that was a nice relief.
Rocky and I ran 6.3 miles in 1:04:50 with an average pace of 10:17 min/mile, elevation gain of 141 feet and a loss of 133 feet. This was supposed to be an easy run and most of it was, even when I got down to around a 10 min pace but the last mile was faster than I liked, because I had to go to the bathroom and did not want to do it out there this time. Plus there were some loose dogs nearing the 5.4 mile mark so I sped up to keep Rocky from seeing them and them seeing us.
Laps/Splits were:
Mile 1 - 11:04
Mile 2 - 10:42
Mile 3 - 10:38
Mile 4 - 10:12
Mile 5 - 10:03
Mile 6 - 9:24
.3 - 9:10
Despite the last two miles being around a 9 min pace, which I don't consider easy for me yet, it was an easy run overall. Nice and easy following my progression run Wednesday night, and my big toe didn't hurt (thank the running gods), actually everything felt great overall. Sunday should see another 14.2 miler........ thought I am quite tempted to aim for a 15 miler instead but we will see when we reach that final turn/road.
It was 25 degrees with a feels like 15, Garmin says it was 10 mph NW winds but I could have sworn that it was more like 15 mph winds - especially near the end. I dressed appropriately and felt pretty comfortable throughout the run, I chose hills early on and then changed my route last minute to a relatively flat route compared to what I had planned. There were flurries, lots of it but thankfully not a lot of traffic and no buses so that was a nice relief.
Rocky and I ran 6.3 miles in 1:04:50 with an average pace of 10:17 min/mile, elevation gain of 141 feet and a loss of 133 feet. This was supposed to be an easy run and most of it was, even when I got down to around a 10 min pace but the last mile was faster than I liked, because I had to go to the bathroom and did not want to do it out there this time. Plus there were some loose dogs nearing the 5.4 mile mark so I sped up to keep Rocky from seeing them and them seeing us.
Laps/Splits were:
Mile 1 - 11:04
Mile 2 - 10:42
Mile 3 - 10:38
Mile 4 - 10:12
Mile 5 - 10:03
Mile 6 - 9:24
.3 - 9:10
Despite the last two miles being around a 9 min pace, which I don't consider easy for me yet, it was an easy run overall. Nice and easy following my progression run Wednesday night, and my big toe didn't hurt (thank the running gods), actually everything felt great overall. Sunday should see another 14.2 miler........ thought I am quite tempted to aim for a 15 miler instead but we will see when we reach that final turn/road.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
A Nice Progression Run with Rocky
I was not feeling it this morning, I woke up with a tense headache and just didn't feel like getting out for a run. Luckily mom was willing to watch the monkey after she got off work so Rocky and I were able to take a break from the roads and insane drivers, and run the Greenway.
Rocky and I started off, it wasn't bad but around mile 1 my left big toe started hurting and I could get my stride the way I wanted. My toe acted that way pretty much until around mile 3 and then finally subsided but I still just couldn't get into a great run. It was pretty flat course overall, 94 feet elevation gain and 86 feet of loss. Temperature was 27 degrees with a feels like 20, pretty chilly for the first 2-3 miles.
Rocky and I ran the 7.3 miles in 1:07:30, not quite as fast as the 7 miler two weeks ago that was around 1:02:00 but that was only 7 miles, but I didn't get under 8 min pace this time. I am just glad I got the run in, along with 5 sets of 200 Bicycle Crunches which is awesome.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 9:48
Mile 2 - 9:46
Mile 3 - 9:40
Mile 4 - 9:43
Mile 5 - 9:10
Mile 6 - 8:31
Mile 7 - 8:21
.3 - 8:19
Rocky and I started off, it wasn't bad but around mile 1 my left big toe started hurting and I could get my stride the way I wanted. My toe acted that way pretty much until around mile 3 and then finally subsided but I still just couldn't get into a great run. It was pretty flat course overall, 94 feet elevation gain and 86 feet of loss. Temperature was 27 degrees with a feels like 20, pretty chilly for the first 2-3 miles.
Rocky and I ran the 7.3 miles in 1:07:30, not quite as fast as the 7 miler two weeks ago that was around 1:02:00 but that was only 7 miles, but I didn't get under 8 min pace this time. I am just glad I got the run in, along with 5 sets of 200 Bicycle Crunches which is awesome.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 9:48
Mile 2 - 9:46
Mile 3 - 9:40
Mile 4 - 9:43
Mile 5 - 9:10
Mile 6 - 8:31
Mile 7 - 8:21
.3 - 8:19
Monday, January 13, 2014
A Slow but Good Run with Rocky
I didn't want to get up this morning, the bed felt oh so too good and I really didn't feel like running and was thinking about waiting until later this afternoon. After 5-10 minutes of debating and arguing with myself, I finally decided to go ahead and do the run, I was up already and I knew I would probably feel better this way.
It was 46 degrees with a feels like 41, 12 mph SSW winds that eventually turned into 17 mph winds during the last 2 miles. Strangely enough, I didn't feel sore from yesterday morning's 14.2 mile long run which is weird because I was seriously expecting tightness and sore legs. This was a bit of a slow run, although Rocky kept trying to speed it up in the beginning, which is normally what he does. I avoided the hilly route because I had forgotten to wear one of my more easily seen in the dark shirts and I hate coming up those hills in the dark and meeting a car head on who isn't expecting a runner. We stuck to the more flat route out of caution.
Rocky and I ran 6.3 miles in 1:06:16 with a 10:31 min/mile pace, elevation gain of 100 feet and a loss of 102 feet.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 11:01
Mile 2 - 10:45
Mile 3 - 10:29
Mile 4 - 10:37
Mile 5 - 10:26
Mile 6 - 10:05
.3 - 9:34
Overall, a good run after a good/great long run yesterday. In other news... yesterday or last night I finally was able to register for the Indian-Celina Challenge Half Marathon in June, hopefully I can begin using my Fridays and training on the John James Audubon trails around March or when the Sun starts staying up longer.
It was 46 degrees with a feels like 41, 12 mph SSW winds that eventually turned into 17 mph winds during the last 2 miles. Strangely enough, I didn't feel sore from yesterday morning's 14.2 mile long run which is weird because I was seriously expecting tightness and sore legs. This was a bit of a slow run, although Rocky kept trying to speed it up in the beginning, which is normally what he does. I avoided the hilly route because I had forgotten to wear one of my more easily seen in the dark shirts and I hate coming up those hills in the dark and meeting a car head on who isn't expecting a runner. We stuck to the more flat route out of caution.
Rocky and I ran 6.3 miles in 1:06:16 with a 10:31 min/mile pace, elevation gain of 100 feet and a loss of 102 feet.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 11:01
Mile 2 - 10:45
Mile 3 - 10:29
Mile 4 - 10:37
Mile 5 - 10:26
Mile 6 - 10:05
.3 - 9:34
Overall, a good run after a good/great long run yesterday. In other news... yesterday or last night I finally was able to register for the Indian-Celina Challenge Half Marathon in June, hopefully I can begin using my Fridays and training on the John James Audubon trails around March or when the Sun starts staying up longer.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Another Milestone this Morning
I didn't get up until 6:30 this morning, I wanted to actually run during daylight this time. I made sure to scarf down a cinnamon raisin english muffin with honey peanut butter and coffee before I headed out the door. For awhile I thought I had made a mistake in dressing in just capris, my long sleeve undershirt with a t-shirt over it and my mild cold weather gloves, and my hat. It was 28 degrees, very chilly but I pushed on hoping that I would eventually warm up..... it happened.... around mile 6. Other that starting off faster than I wanted, overall the run was great. At mile 7.75 I drank some Grape Frost, at mile 9.1 I ingested the Strawberry Banana Gu along with some sips of water and still felt good. I hadn't eaten much yesterday so I was constantly feeling the hint of hunger, but not that bad so it wasn't really anything to fret about.
At mile 12.7 I ingested the Chocolate Rage Gu and sipped some water to follow it down. I think I had some more Grape Frost somewhere around mile 11.5........ along with a little rest. When I hit 13.3 miles (my longest before today) I felt great, and knew I was going to reach my goal mile of 14.1 with no issues.
I ended up with 14.2 miles in 2:21:42 with an average pace of 9:59 min/mile, faster than I had planned (my goal was around 10:30 pace) but I felt great throughout the run so no regrets. Elevation gain of 376 feet with a loss of 383 feet, I was hoping for 400 feet but I got close so that is good. Temperature was 28 degrees with a feels like 23 when I started, probably ended around 34 degrees. The sun really helped warm things up, so I am thankful for that.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 10:15
Mile 2 - 10:01
Mile 3 - 9:55
Mile 4 - 9:51
Mile 5 - 10:10
Mile 6 - 10:00
Mile 7 - 9:51
Mile 8 - 9:40
Mile 9 - 9:54
Mile 10 - 9:59
Mile 11 - 10:05
Mile 12 - 10:19
Mile 13 - 10:08
Mile 14 - 9:46
.2 - 9:11
Overall, not a bad run and I think I could have pushed for 15 miles had I wanted to but I'll probably stick around 14 miles for the next couple weekends, get my legs and body used to it.
At mile 12.7 I ingested the Chocolate Rage Gu and sipped some water to follow it down. I think I had some more Grape Frost somewhere around mile 11.5........ along with a little rest. When I hit 13.3 miles (my longest before today) I felt great, and knew I was going to reach my goal mile of 14.1 with no issues.
I ended up with 14.2 miles in 2:21:42 with an average pace of 9:59 min/mile, faster than I had planned (my goal was around 10:30 pace) but I felt great throughout the run so no regrets. Elevation gain of 376 feet with a loss of 383 feet, I was hoping for 400 feet but I got close so that is good. Temperature was 28 degrees with a feels like 23 when I started, probably ended around 34 degrees. The sun really helped warm things up, so I am thankful for that.
Laps/splits were:
Mile 1 - 10:15
Mile 2 - 10:01
Mile 3 - 9:55
Mile 4 - 9:51
Mile 5 - 10:10
Mile 6 - 10:00
Mile 7 - 9:51
Mile 8 - 9:40
Mile 9 - 9:54
Mile 10 - 9:59
Mile 11 - 10:05
Mile 12 - 10:19
Mile 13 - 10:08
Mile 14 - 9:46
.2 - 9:11
Overall, not a bad run and I think I could have pushed for 15 miles had I wanted to but I'll probably stick around 14 miles for the next couple weekends, get my legs and body used to it.
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