Sarah's training

[SarahPT]

9/30

I posted in the endurance section, but I'll post here too. I did my last hard run before my race. 13 miles. It wasn't a fast run, but I pushed a bit towards the end because I can't help it! Finished in 2:08:28. I was pleased with that. My pace was pretty even the whole time and the weather was perfect.

All I've got the rest of the week is 2 easy 3 milers. Otherwise just resting.

[SarahPT]

10/2

Just did an easy 3 miler. It can be hard to actually go really easy. But I did. I always want to just sprint the end!!

Bill comes back from Alaska tomorrow. I have to pick him up at the bus station sometime in the afternoon.

Gotta get some caffeine in me now or else I'll take an inadvetent nap.

[KitKat]

10/2

Just did an easy 3 miler. It can be hard to actually go really easy. But I did. I always want to just sprint the end!!

It can be VERY difficult. Nice job holding back

[SarahPT]

Thanks Kat.

Ugh, I wanted a nice relaxing week before race time but oooooohhh no. There had to be a big emergency that I'm not going to get in to. Yesterday was hell-stess day.

This morning I have a physical, then I have a couple new clients coming, so I have to make the gym all perfect. I've got to get my last run in as well.

I did find another half marathon I want to do. It's in February. Actually, I registered yesterday. So I'm going to change my training schedule just a bit. I'll do that later and post it.

[SarahPT]

10/4

Did my last run--3 miles real easy. Man was it unbelievably hot!

Here's my new schedule:

-Half marathon this Sunday
-Next week mostly rest, run a 5k Sunday just for fun
-Start mass building-ish the following week. It will be lift 3 days a week, run 3 days a week.
-Stop that around the first week of December. Running will increase to 5 days a week (slowly increase though) and lifting will be cut back to 1-2 days a week
-10 miler on Feb 10
-Half marathon on Feb 24, at which time I will be running in the 30 and over category!

[TheWICKED]

all this cardio is giving me a headache... :eviltongu

[KitKat]

Nice goal plan!

[SarahPT]

Ryan, I'm sure the headache is because you know you can't keep up with meeeee!!

Thanks Kat! I'm pretty happy with my plan.

Ok, next 2 days I have to actually try to take it easySomething I don't do well. Sit still? What is that?

I have to get up at 4am Sunday. That's inhumane! So I started getting up earlier today to get used to it. I'm going to have to go to bed rediculously early Saturday.

[TheWICKED]

Ryan, I'm sure the headache is because you know you can't keep up with meeeee!!

Thanks Kat! I'm pretty happy with my plan.

Ok, next 2 days I have to actually try to take it easySomething I don't do well. Sit still? What is that?

I have to get up at 4am Sunday. That's inhumane! So I started getting up earlier today to get used to it. I'm going to have to go to bed rediculously early Saturday.

Are we still talking about cardio!? :eviltongu :hahaha:

[SarahPT]

Yeah somehow I KNEW you would say that!

So I feel likie shit today. Tired and achy and like I got hit by a truck. Great, 14 hours til race time and I feel like complete crap. I may have messed up taking my meds last night and taken and extra pill. That would make me feel really tired, but I would think it would have worn off by now. Ugh, I had better feel fine in the morning!!!!

Going to make a big pot of brown rice pasta and go to bed nice and early...like 7pm lol.

[ironmaidn]

10/4

Did my last run--3 miles real easy. Man was it unbelievably hot!

Here's my new schedule:

-Half marathon this Sunday
-Next week mostly rest, run a 5k Sunday just for fun
-Start mass building-ish the following week. It will be lift 3 days a week, run 3 days a week.
-Stop that around the first week of December. Running will increase to 5 days a week (slowly increase though) and lifting will be cut back to 1-2 days a week
-10 miler on Feb 10
-Half marathon on Feb 24, at which time I will be running in the 30 and over category!

HALF MARATHON DAY TOMORROW! :headbange WOW! Please let us know how you do and post some pics. Good luck, but I doubt you will need it!

[SarahPT]

Thanks girly!!

For anyone who didn't see my race report it's in the endurance training section along with a bunch of pics.

I am so sore today. Oof! I had the biggest ice cream ever yesterday. So good. Today and tomorrow will be total rest days. I may do some light yoga Wednesday and try a run on Thursday. Weights start up next week!

[SarahPT]

I think yesterday was actually the laziest day I have had all year. I was just sore and tired and it was rainy out...I did cacth up on some stuff on the computer, but that was about it.

Today I have to get my butt moving. I'll go out and distribute some more newsletters, and I also have 2 new clients to do assessments on. And...clean the gym, train a couple other people I think? Better check my schedule.

Thank goodness I'm less sore today. My legs are still feeling it from the race though. I had a drink before bed last night and slept like a log.

[SarahPT]

10/12

This morning I did a 3 mile easy run. I had energy and wanted to fly, but I held back a bit. I did the first 2 miles easy and cranked it up on the last one. I'still planning to do a 5k in the morning. Yeehaw!!! Then Sunday I start weight training again...

[laurie]

sometimes rest is needed and u come back stronger. its ok to take a break now and then hun.