I'm not going to even mention how much of a shitty blogger I feel like. Not only do I never post, but I am also just continuing to maintain and not lose any weight. (Wait, this was me mentioning it, wasn't it?)
The one thing I've been pretty consistent with is sticking with my half marathon training runs. Sure, I've skipped a could mid-week runs over the last few weeks, but by and far I'm where I need to be 9 weeks before the race.
Today I logged 9 miles.
It took me 2:07:30 - so I'm continuing to balance out my pace at 14 minute miles. I'm ok with this pace since the goal for the race in April is just to finish and not hate it.
The run today was pretty good. The first mile wasn't painful like it usually is, but around mile 2.5 I started to get some cramping in my left side. I think my breakfast may have been too heavy - live and learn!
Miles 3-7 were pretty nondescript. The course I chose today is a very familiar one. One I run all the time, but it has a couple bigger hills and a few rolling hills.
I didn't take any shot bloks until mile 6 - about 1:18 in. I know I should have taken them a bit sooner, but with my previous stomach cramps I didn't want to upset my stomach. They didn't and with plenty of water it was fine, but around mile 7 I hit a wall. I took an extra walk interval before finishing up my last 3 running intervals at .20/.25, .50/.25, and .50/cooldown.
We are 9 weeks from race day. I have time to take it slow building my mileage so my next several weeks of long runs will probably look something like this:
Week 1: 7 miles
Week 2: 10 miles
Week 3: 7 or 8 miles
Week 4: 11 miles
Week 5: 7 or 8 miles
Week 6: 12 miles
Week 7: 8 miles
Week 8: 6 miles - taper
Week 9: Race day
My next order of business is to get refitted for new running shoes. I have been wearing the same model of Brooks Defyance (I've had SEVERAL new pairs of this same shoe) since early 2009. Three years and well over 90 lbs ago! I'm sure my weight loss has changed the way I run/walk and my shoes were originally fitted for walking.
I also need to pick out a swim suit to begin triathlon training in and join the Y. Why are endurance sports so expensive!?!
So I'm still here - I may not be doing great at blogging or nutrition, but at least I am still trucking with staying on task with something!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
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I can not wait to hear about your tri training! It something I've been (secretly) considering once I get past the Couch to 5K point!!
Good luck with your goals, Emily. I, too am on the path to losing weight. I was happy with my weight two years ago but since I started working a cubicle job and sitting on my rump all day, I've gained around 20 pounds. I can't fit into most of my pants right now. All I wear lately are pants and skirts with elastic. :( It's been a lot harder to lose weight than I thought it would be...'it's only 20 pounds,' I thought. I feel plagued by every piece of food I put into my mouth these days...and my choices once I get home from work. I have started a jogging program for myself 3x a week so we'll see how that goes. :)
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