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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

Tue, Aug 11, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
4.73	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.73

6:15 am 69 degrees 90 something % humidity Purpose-hills

I ran with the yellow dog again today. He is a good runner! He is doing much better on the leash and listening much better. Not perfect but much more enjoyable to run with and less worrisome. Oh and we got to see boyfriend driving to work (he picks someone up and they car pool). I hope he didn't think I looked stupid with my buff--I look pretty ridiculous in it but it soaks up sooo much sweat!

I have been reading Daniels running book--I was wondering for you hill runners--I have hills by my house but is it better to race up the hills and then walk if you have to at the top? or comfortabley (as can be) run up and then keep that steady pace after you get to the top?I did both today and I have to say that walking for a few seconds after the race up felt better.

I thought i would take some time for a nutrition update-Last week was horrid for food. We had so much fast food. It was just a bad week for planning and what not. the only change schedule wise was that boyfriend was off work b/c now they are doing this work two weeks then laid off and collect unemp for a week. I thin it is funny that when he is home we eat less home cooked meals. He decided last night when I have a normal job (ie teaching ) I will do all the cooking--to which I responded that he would do the laundry (i hate laundry)

any who back to food-I am doing much better at getting in fruits and veggies (mostly fruit) in my diet. I still drink 1-2 sodas but usually just one a day. I buy more juice now so I have been drinking that. I eat a lot more nuts and seeds and dry fruit mixes. This is what I have planned for today

Breakfast-apple juice, cherrios, banana in milk, few gulps of powerade

Snack--i may bring a bagel with me to eat

Lunch-pb& j sandwich, nuts/trailmix/goldfish mixture, apple, mt dew

snacks till I get home and through out the day (i may not eat all)--mix of pineapple, grapes, strawberries, pb & j, and of course lots of water.

I keep trying not to raid the vending machine at work...somedays it works b/c it steals my money and other days I find one that works and I get my candy or whatever. This week I"m brining no money...so take that vending machine!

splits
1: 10:26
2: 10:34
3: 9:59
4: 9:59
.74: 9:17 (we really hoofed it!)

p.s. the big black dog was out again...but my dog let him know who was boss and he went away...he is such a good protector

Mizuno Precision Miles: 4.73

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 09:59:09 from 24.8.167.243

It sounds like the yellow dog is being good to you.

I run a lot of hills just because it is hilly around here. If I'm doing short hill sprints, I turn around and walk back down the hill. If I'm doing longer hill repeats, I turn around and jog back down the hill. If I just encounter hills in my regular running, I keep running after I crest the hill and am grateful to be done with the hill. That said, you may be at a point that it is better for you to take the walk breaks.

From auntieem on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:00:34 from 67.182.145.8

I wish I had a dog to run with me! The yellow dog sounds like a keeper.

I dunno about hills, April. I think it depends on the hill. There is one run that we do where the hill is very steep and longish, so our coach actually told us NOT to run up the hill in the race. We ran up about 1/2, then walked fast to the top, then ran at the top. I think that a good rule is that if the run up is going to tire you to the point where you have to slow down after you crest the hill, you should walk. The ideal is to crest the hill and be able to accelerate over it, so you need something left to do that.

That is so tough to change your diet while you are in school. I remember late nights studying at school, with the vending machines just down the hall calling out "Peanut M&Ms over here". Why do they even have those darn things?

From april27 on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 15:09:11 from 143.43.53.71

Carolyn--I have to say I am jealous that you live in Colorado. I was there once and fell in love. I would love to live there. Maybe one day.

but in general it sounds like I will have to play with this a little. This same route last week felt easy but this week it felt hard b/c of the humidity and it was hard to catch my breath. I I feel like I did well time wise.

Yes vending machines are evil. I thought that they were going to start putting in healthier options?? Liars! Or the button doesn't work and then it won't give money back and I am forced to get the doritos! Grrr!

From Tracy on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 09:27:27 from 173.24.32.153

I like to see someone with a plan for eating.

I also find that I eat crappier when I have a lot of downtime or I am in class. I'm not really looking forward to school starting, except for the fact that I won't be tempted by all the food (and not even junk food!) at my house.

My weakness is candy and ice cream, so I generally don't buy it. My husband, on the other hand, secretly sabotages me :)

I agree with all the hill comments...If they are "normal" hills, try to keep up the pace you're at (you physically have to accelerate a bit to keep the same pace) and then be thankful that you get some relief on the downhill! If they are monsters (like some of those trail hills!), you are better walking fast.

From april27 on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 11:47:09 from 99.188.251.180

My boyfriend sabotages me nutrition as well!

From Bonnie on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 12:00:07 from 75.164.103.101

Hi April, unless you are doing hill sprints (which Carolyn is talking about) you get a lot more benefit just keep the same effort up hills as you do on the flatter/downhill portions. If you consistently sprint up hills (especially if you have a lot of them) you will find you won't use the downhill/flat portions of your runs effectively (meaning you will slow down). Hills slow you down a little, but the more fit you get the less they will ... and if you focus on *effort*, not pace, you will you get really strong!! What has happened to me in hilly races is that I take the hills too hard, and then I get passed afterward because it takes too long to recover from them -- or, worse, if there are a lot of hills, you are fried for subsequent ones ...

Good luck on the eating healthier!

From april27 on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 21:22:29 from 99.188.251.180

Bonnie--if I understand you correctly it is my perceived exertion that counts while going up hill? And not necessarily my pace?

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