8 slow, sweatless, uneventful miles this am - in 80 minutes. Thats 10 min/mile. It was a recovery run, I know, but I was very dissappointed by it today. I wore my Adidas gear this morning - SO (!!!!!!) uncomfortable! They are the pair I wear when my favorite pair is in the laundry. I am not averse to wearing stinky clothes 2, 3 (4, shhhh) days in a row. However, after the 21 miler yesterday - I-Dont-Think-So! Anyway, I am blaming the clothes for my grumpy run.
This was followed by a freezing cold swim - very welcome in this humidity.
30 laps in 23 mins - approximately 1 mile.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
Ow!
Today was long-run day. I was dreading it - not because of the running, but because its a public holiday here. This means two things: too many people leaving nightclubs drunk and too many loafers doing what they do best - yelling out gems like "run forest run" (this is seriously old), or "faster faster" (yes, why dont you run beside me and keep my pace for a whole 60 seconds), or some idiot who tries to pick me up. I mean seriously! I really am out there at 4am looking for compliments - seriously (cue rolling eyes)!
Anyway, usually this isnt a bother but when its a long-run day I need to be strong. I actually laughed out loud at the comments a few times this morning - I was in a good mood. 21 miles with 13 miles @ MP. I pushed the pace a few times - but it was still very comfortable. 21 miles were done a touch under 3 hours. I love running at dawn and finishing my run when the sun is up - I dont know where the time goes!
On a related note. I look like a blowfish!! I picked up the pace the last 5 miles. I have a habit of biting my lower lip alot when I concentrate. As one can imagine, the right side of my lower lip is furious with me! *sigh*
Might go out for another 3 this pm. I really should not though - what happened to my grand plan of lower mileage and weight loss? Hmmmm....at this rate it aint happening!
EDIT* No PM Miles - thank goodness I listened to my legs!
Anyway, usually this isnt a bother but when its a long-run day I need to be strong. I actually laughed out loud at the comments a few times this morning - I was in a good mood. 21 miles with 13 miles @ MP. I pushed the pace a few times - but it was still very comfortable. 21 miles were done a touch under 3 hours. I love running at dawn and finishing my run when the sun is up - I dont know where the time goes!
On a related note. I look like a blowfish!! I picked up the pace the last 5 miles. I have a habit of biting my lower lip alot when I concentrate. As one can imagine, the right side of my lower lip is furious with me! *sigh*
Might go out for another 3 this pm. I really should not though - what happened to my grand plan of lower mileage and weight loss? Hmmmm....at this rate it aint happening!
EDIT* No PM Miles - thank goodness I listened to my legs!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Hello long weekend!
Everytime there is chaos in my world, I run back to my mothers arms. As much as I pound the streets for some peace of mind, this morning I just wasnt in the mood. I just opened the door and crawled into bed with my mum. Remember as a child when you did that on Sunday mornings? I love that feeling! The only person in the world who doesnt judge you and does not expect you to be perfect.
Something is still missing. I will be off for 600 or so stair repeats in a couple of hours - its a 4 day weekend here!! I am just waiting for the pefect time to be off - I cannot be bothered at the moment.
Edit: ended up doing 390 double repeats - meaning almost 800 single ones on the stairs. Took me 80 minutes in total. This was at noon - around 30 degrees. Meh!
Something is still missing. I will be off for 600 or so stair repeats in a couple of hours - its a 4 day weekend here!! I am just waiting for the pefect time to be off - I cannot be bothered at the moment.
Edit: ended up doing 390 double repeats - meaning almost 800 single ones on the stairs. Took me 80 minutes in total. This was at noon - around 30 degrees. Meh!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Cross-training
Today was a tri-workout of sorts.
Started off the morning with 200 stair repeats.
Followed by a 3.5 mile sprint.
Followed by 16 laps in the pool.
Feel very refreshed after it. I was slow to start this morning though - I think the no-rest is catching up with me. I might take tomorrow morning off and run in the pm. I dont think I have the mental focus to do another morning workout.
Its Chinese New Year in my part of the world at the moment. So there will be a lot of revelry and celebrating for the next 4 days!
Started off the morning with 200 stair repeats.
Followed by a 3.5 mile sprint.
Followed by 16 laps in the pool.
Feel very refreshed after it. I was slow to start this morning though - I think the no-rest is catching up with me. I might take tomorrow morning off and run in the pm. I dont think I have the mental focus to do another morning workout.
Its Chinese New Year in my part of the world at the moment. So there will be a lot of revelry and celebrating for the next 4 days!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Thank you for a beautiful morning!
15 sweatless miles this am - another run finished before 6:15am. My fastest mile was a touch under 7min and the slowest was 8:30min.
Running is something that comes very naturally. It suits my mental constitution. I like monotony and I like pressure. Running asks you everyday "are you going to be strong or are you going to wimp out". Not every run is an easy run. However, every run, in my mind, is a successful run. Some days, 3 miles are a struggle and other times, 22 milers are a piece of cake. The key is to never give up - and run on a consistent basis. I run everyday - for my sanity.
15 sets of 10 push-ups. These are almost fun nowadays. *Almost*
Running is something that comes very naturally. It suits my mental constitution. I like monotony and I like pressure. Running asks you everyday "are you going to be strong or are you going to wimp out". Not every run is an easy run. However, every run, in my mind, is a successful run. Some days, 3 miles are a struggle and other times, 22 milers are a piece of cake. The key is to never give up - and run on a consistent basis. I run everyday - for my sanity.
15 sets of 10 push-ups. These are almost fun nowadays. *Almost*
Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday morning easy miles
An easy 10.5 miles at a ridiculously early hour. The weather is just perfect this morning. I think I havent been fueling properly - I ran out of steam at the end of it and this rarely happens.
Ate lots of sushi and ummm....something else thats not quite as healthy :-)
10 sets of 10 push-ups. I am not quite sure how it is helping but they have become much easier.
No miles this pm. I am not pushing it since I want to run 12 tomorrow morning and the amount I have been eating doesnt justify such big mileage this week. I want to cut back on miles for this cycle of training and see where the scale takes me. Watching weight is so tiresome!!
Ate lots of sushi and ummm....something else thats not quite as healthy :-)
10 sets of 10 push-ups. I am not quite sure how it is helping but they have become much easier.
No miles this pm. I am not pushing it since I want to run 12 tomorrow morning and the amount I have been eating doesnt justify such big mileage this week. I want to cut back on miles for this cycle of training and see where the scale takes me. Watching weight is so tiresome!!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Weighty matters.
Today is the 3rd of February. I am exactly 2 days shy of 16 weeks till Sundown! I am not really following a formal plan - I just make sure to do one 22 plus mile run a week, a faster 15 mile, and a few shorter runs here and there. My addictive tendencies prefer me being on my feet 7-days a week. However, even *I* (the queen of routine) get bored of the same old same old - so I break it up to do stair repeats every once in awhile. I love stairs - I used to love hills when I lived overseas but Singapore is flat as a pancake in that regard. My ass was completely non-existant before I started to do stairs regularly. I love what they to the quads - plus the muscle definition is something I am very proud of (especially given how flabby I am everywhere else - but thats another post).
Since we are well on our way into February - I need to talk about W.E.I.G.H.T.
I am the only girl I know that hates being thin. I fluctuate alot, especially when I cant run. I lose *alot* of weight when I stop running even for one week. As we all know, distance runners tend to store alot of water in their bodies along with glycogen. Once activity is reduced - you basically lose alot of this water - which means the scale shows you losing weight alarmingly. When I visited New York not very long ago, I lost 15lbs in 2 weeks simply because my acitivity level was reduced to 4 miles 5 days a week. Therefore, running big miles, the way I do, is a a disastrous recipe for anyone trying to lose weight. This is because its counter-productive for efficient running. For me, I would rather be 10lbs heavier and enjoy my runs than be miserable and thin lacking energy every morning.
Having said all this, I have come up with an arbitrary number that I *think* I need to be to run optimally this May. I have a time goal - I dont want to reveal it incase I dissappoint everyone. In my head, I know I can race faster if I lose 5-10lbs. I also know my addictive tendencies, meaning I might take it too far. I not only look awful, its no fun!!!
As of today I weigh 118 lbs. So we shall see. I am NOT going to give up my weekend all-you-can-eat fests, but I need to curtail the amount of sugar I consume. We will see. Now that I have written it here - I feel accountable.
Anyway, on to my run.
Saturday miles were only 4. I *danced* (if you can call it that) 4 hours friday night. My poor feet!
This morning I ran 13.3 miles. 13 miles were done in 1:35 and the last 0.3 I walked thanks to a stoopid bird who insists on waiting for me every weekend! Grrrrrrrr
Since we are well on our way into February - I need to talk about W.E.I.G.H.T.
I am the only girl I know that hates being thin. I fluctuate alot, especially when I cant run. I lose *alot* of weight when I stop running even for one week. As we all know, distance runners tend to store alot of water in their bodies along with glycogen. Once activity is reduced - you basically lose alot of this water - which means the scale shows you losing weight alarmingly. When I visited New York not very long ago, I lost 15lbs in 2 weeks simply because my acitivity level was reduced to 4 miles 5 days a week. Therefore, running big miles, the way I do, is a a disastrous recipe for anyone trying to lose weight. This is because its counter-productive for efficient running. For me, I would rather be 10lbs heavier and enjoy my runs than be miserable and thin lacking energy every morning.
Having said all this, I have come up with an arbitrary number that I *think* I need to be to run optimally this May. I have a time goal - I dont want to reveal it incase I dissappoint everyone. In my head, I know I can race faster if I lose 5-10lbs. I also know my addictive tendencies, meaning I might take it too far. I not only look awful, its no fun!!!
As of today I weigh 118 lbs. So we shall see. I am NOT going to give up my weekend all-you-can-eat fests, but I need to curtail the amount of sugar I consume. We will see. Now that I have written it here - I feel accountable.
Anyway, on to my run.
Saturday miles were only 4. I *danced* (if you can call it that) 4 hours friday night. My poor feet!
This morning I ran 13.3 miles. 13 miles were done in 1:35 and the last 0.3 I walked thanks to a stoopid bird who insists on waiting for me every weekend! Grrrrrrrr
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