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Location:

schererville,IN,

Member Since:

Mar 02, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Madison Inaugural 1/2 Marathon August 2009 2:02:48--yippee PR!

Fall Frolic 4 miler Nov 09PR 33:27 AG 4th place

Race to Wrigley 5K April 2010 PR 24:54

Short-Term Running Goals:

PR my 5k time. But maybe for now I should shoot for under 30 minutes. 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay injury free and see where that takes me. 

Personal:

I have a husband who is wonderful, three beautiful dogs,  I'm a teacher, and I'm a runner. Life is good.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mizuno Rider 12 #2 Lifetime Miles: 327.30
Mizuno Rider 12 # 3 Lifetime Miles: 384.86
Turquoise Riders Lifetime Miles: 53.25
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
2.230.000.000.000.002.23

7:30am run--humid...oh so humid. It takes me a while to get use to this weather. I just realized it was 80 during the 1/2 I ran on Saturday. There were yellow flag conditions and my bro said by the time he was done with his marathon it was on red.

I took the yellow dog with me and he really irked me! He was not a very good running partner. He kept running after crap (more than usual) and this stupid white dog that he hates he almost lost it on. He sees him before I do...which tells you how small the little guy is.

Then I cramped again. I haven't had this many issues with cramping since I first started running.

 

So I was thinking about it today and I always have troubles with the weeks after a race. I usually end up running too much (trying to go back to where I was pre race) or running to little. I'd like to be at 25-30 miles a week and just my usual. My next expected race isn't until September...maybe I will find a 5k somewhere in there to run...but doubtful (really trying to save money for the wedding)

oh and when I got home I did the 30 day Shred level 2. Much harder after a run. My shoulders felt soooo tired.

ST3 Miles: 2.23
Comments
From KP on Wed, Jun 09, 2010 at 10:21:26 from 65.208.22.26

sorry about the dog. i've found they can be quite frustrating to run with sometimes. i've been tripped up by leashes a few times and come out with bloody knees, hands, elbows, etc. but, you still love them anyways!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jun 09, 2010 at 10:24:57 from 24.8.167.243

Maybe you should shoot for about half your normal mileage the week after a race.

Good job doing the shred after the run. I've been thinking that I need to start doing that, but I haven't gotten up the courage yet.

From Tracy on Wed, Jun 09, 2010 at 10:26:31 from 209.175.177.37

I find that if I have no clear goal in mind (a specific race or a specific time that I can train for and race on my own), I do the same thing--I either run too much or not enough right after a race.

How long till the wedding? Isn't it coming up pretty soon?

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Jun 09, 2010 at 11:40:43 from 24.18.192.33

Cramping - maybe take magnesium supplements?

I think you have "quite enough to be getting along with" this summer without adding a bunch of races. Weddings are big stressors even though it is a joyful occasion.

From april27 on Wed, Jun 09, 2010 at 13:06:56 from 99.188.251.180

KP-you are totally right...he is all up my butt now too. He is such a clingy dog!

Carolyn-I will try the 1/2 mileage. 15 miles...sounds like soo little mileage since during marathon training that is how much I ran in one day!

Tracy-usually I only run one race a year. this year is definitely the most I have run...that could be my problem!

Sno-you are sooooo right on the mark-so stressful but such a good thing-getting married. Just wish it wasn't so stressful.

The wedding is Oct 2 and I haven't gotten a dress yet. Yes I have tried but simple is justnot what they have in the stores. I think I may have found someone online that looks reputable, is with in the country, and hopefully I will like when I get it. If not OH WELL! LOL

From auntieem on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 15:00:07 from 24.18.77.246

I've always got hurt AFTER a race too, not when I'm training hard. Duh, maybe our bodies actually need to rest? I second it with Cal/Mag supplements if you are cramping.

If you think weddings are stressful, try 27 years of marriage! Wheww! Kinda joking there, but seriously, marriage is a long thing. Its almost longer than a marathon.

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