Health & Fitness
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DS 7/18/2010
Handy 2.0 Due Early August
2011/2012 Races
12/17/2011 Christmas Caper 10K
2/11/2012 Have a Heart 5K
3/17/2012 DC RNR Half Marathon
4/22/2012 10M Parkway Classic
10/28/2012 Marine Corps Marathon
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Training Tuesday
What event are you training for/date?
What does your training schedule look like for the week?
Any injuries or problems?
Highlights from last week?
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ?
Off to the beach
DS 7/18/2010
Handy 2.0 Due Early August
2011/2012 Races
12/17/2011 Christmas Caper 10K
2/11/2012 Have a Heart 5K
3/17/2012 DC RNR Half Marathon
4/22/2012 10M Parkway Classic
10/28/2012 Marine Corps Marathon
Re: Training Tuesday
What event are you training for/date? I've been training for my first 10k, which is on Saturday!
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Sunday - 5 miles, Mon - strenght and yoga, tues - run 3 miles, wed - 40 min cross, thurs - rest, fri - rest, sat - race!
Any injuries or problems? nope, but I think my toenail is about to fall off.
Highlights from last week? running 5 miles on sunday. I haven't ran that far since high school, and it was a huge accomplishment
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? better weather (hopefully!), more grilling and flip flops
71 workouts completed in 2012
What event are you training for/date? Nothing just prepping for starting marathon training at the end of June
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Mon- 3M + Strength, Tues- 5M, Wed - 5xHills, Thur- 3M + Strength, Fri- Rest, Sat - 7M, Sun - 35 Tempo
Any injuries or problems? I hate hill repeats. Other than that, all is fine
Highlights from last week? I overdressed for my run Sun morning and had to strip down to a sports bra. It felt awesome and so empowering.
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? See ticker. Long weekend in Puerto Vallarta! I can't wait to be sipping cocktails poolside
Off to the beach
DS 7/18/2010
Handy 2.0 Due Early August
2011/2012 Races
12/17/2011 Christmas Caper 10K
2/11/2012 Have a Heart 5K
3/17/2012 DC RNR Half Marathon
4/22/2012 10M Parkway Classic
10/28/2012 Marine Corps Marathon
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What event are you training for/date? Nothing right now, I am trying to figure out what is next. I want to work on my 5K speed, but I'm not sure how many miles I will want to be running come June.
What does your training schedule look like for the week? M- Rest, T- 4miles +yoga, W - Cross + strength, T-yoga, F-4miles + strength, Sat - Rest, Sun - 8 miles
Any injuries or problems? Nope
Highlights from last week? Half Marathon PR - 2:01:32, Woot Woot
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? My little brother is graduating this weekend!
What event are you training for/date? Chelanman 70.3
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Sun: 4.5 mile run, Mon: swim 2600 yards, Tues: track workout, Wed: bike either trainer or outside 90 minutes, Thurs: 30 min bike, 20 minute run, Fri: swim or off, Sat: 2 hour bike ride,
Any injuries or problems? My shoulder is a little sore, I'm hoping it is just sore and will go away quick.
Highlights from last week? Really hard bike ride with my team. I survived!
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? I'm looking forward to the end of may. That means only 22 more school days after that!
What event are you training for/date? Colorado Marathon THIS Sunday! Yikes!
What does your training schedule look like for the week? hell if I know. This sick thing has wrecked me. I hope to get 3 miles in today, 3 on Thursday, 2 on Saturday
Any injuries or problems? Just this stomach bug. It's been awesome.
Highlights from last week? Nothing really...it was a pretty quiet week.
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? The end of school!!! The end of marathon training. Um....that's all for now.
Yes,I'm smiling...I'm a marathoner!
Bloggy McBloggerson
CO Nestie Award Winner-Prettiest Brain-Back to Back!
2011 Bests
5K-22:49 10K-47:38 Half Mary-1:51:50
2012 Race Report
1/1-New Year's 5K-22:11
2/11-Sweetheart Classic 4-mile-29:49
3/24-Coulee Chase 5K-21:40
5/6-Colorado Marathon-4:08:30
5/28-Bolder Boulder 10K
What event are you training for/date? 5K this Sunday, 10K on July 4th
What does your training schedule look like for the week? not sure...probably a 4ish mile run tomorrow. I am planning to treat the 5K like a training run since I can comfortably run that distance.
Any injuries or problems? nope
Highlights from last week? getting in 3 runs...time is tight these days
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? DH finishing his PhD general exams (basically like huge finals that cover 1000s of pages of reading that he could not possibly all get done...sweet) on May 19th so I can go on longer runs. He is studying like crazy right now and there is just not time for me to go out longer than 30 minutes or so.What event are you training for/date? Fargo 1/2 Marathon - 5/19
What does your training schedule look like for the week? 4 miles Monday, 1 hour spin Tuesday, 6 miles speed work Wednesday, REST Thursday & Friday, 12 miles on Saturday and 5K on Sunday. I will taper starting next week.
Any injuries or problems? I was diagnosed a month ago with chronic exertional compartment syndrome. It's been a bugger to deal with at times. Luckily after my first 3 miles of any run, it goes away.
Highlights from last week? I ran my first-ever solo 10 miler and beat my current 10M race time by 3 minutes.
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? This will be my first half!:::Our Adoption Journey:::
Evan James was born 1/24/13 and matched with us 2/20/13. The LOVE OF MY LIFE!!!
What event are you training for/date? - Frederick 5k on Saturday, Frederick Half on Sunday
What does your training schedule look like for the week? - Mon. ST arms, Tues: easy run Wed: ST arms & TKD class, Thurs: easy run Fri: off, Sat: 5k, Sun: Half marathon!
Any injuries or problems? - nope
Highlights from last week? - I PRd my half this past Sunday, super stoked!
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? - lots going on this month, going camping w/ family and away w/ the hubby for our anniversary at the end of the month
What event are you training for/date? Aquabike duathlon in Georgia June 28th
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Lift/ride today/Thursday, swim Wed/Fri, ride Sat, rest Sunday
Any injuries or problems? We swim in the outdoor pool, and I got so sunburned yesterday. Oops
Highlights from last week? I got my pace/mile up on my bike on all 3 of my rides last week!
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? Being done with teaching for the summer!
What event are you training for/date? 10K 5.20.12, 10K 6.9.12 Summer 2012 will be the summer of the 10K
What does your training schedule look like for the week? a tempo, maybe some intervals, longish run, some strength training, some recovery runs. whatever.
Any injuries or problems? nope
Highlights from last week? I was resting last week.
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? memorial day and getting summer underway.
What event are you training for/date? Broad Street run (10 miles). Sunday May 6th, eek!
What does your training schedule look like for the week?
Monday - 30 minutes ellipiticle
Tuesday - rest
Wednesday - 4 - 5 mile run
Thursday rest
Friday - 30 minutes bike
Saturday - rest
Sunday - Broad Street
Any injuries or problems? - Yes, my calf still in major shooting pain. I know I probably shouldn't even run broad street, but I've worked so hard. I've really scaled back my running, and Im just going to push through this one. After Sunday I plan to take 5 days of rest (atleast no running or anything that causing pounding).
Highlights from last week? - 5K on Saturday that was super hilly! I did not PR, but my first mile was done in 9.09 which is a first
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? Taking time off running to heal my calf, nicer weather
2012 Goal: working towards pre-pregnancy speed!
04/15 KI Metric Marathon/16.3 m (2:05:55, 7:43 pace)
05/06 Frederick 13.1 (1:41:09)
11/04 NYCM
What does your training schedule look like for the week? - Luckily, I'm nearing the end of my training plan, because I have a flu/cold situation right now. I think I have: 2 miles today + 2 cross train days + 5 miles + 9 miles + 8 miles. Haven't figured out how that will all play out yet. Yesterday I took an unplanned rest day.
Any injuries or problems? - Just that I'm fighting a cold/flu.
Highlights from last week? - had my 12 mile run on Saturday & it went great!
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? - DH & I are having a kid-free getaway over Memorial Day weekend. Can't wait!
I am training for a half on 7/14
I plan on doing 4-3-4 rest 6 on Saturday
I still have a random swollen foot, it doesn't hurt and I have been to the doc so who knows?
I ran my first 5k for the year. 28.54.
We are having family pic taken in a couple of week, cousins wedding and the zoo all in one weekend.
What event are you training for/date? 8k on Sunday
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Running twice today and once tomorrow and possibly Thursday
Any injuries or problems? Had some strain in my feet which has derailed my running
Highlights from last week? No. Except I did Yoga on my own and really came out pretty sore. (I can't train alone. I don't trust myself. I am hardcore. LOL!)
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? Finishing up crocheting projects, anniversary, and signing up for two more runs.
What event are you training for/date? Nothing right now, but I'm trying to work on speed. I'm running a 5k this weekend, but it's more for fun. My next race will probably be in October.
What does your training schedule look like for the week? It's a little off this week because of my work schedule and that 5k, but something like this:
M - 5 mile run
T - 2.5 miles speedwork, 1 hour strength training
W - 5 mile run
R - 2-3 mile run, 1 hour yoga
Any injuries or problems? My back injury flared up last week, but it seems ok now, knock on wood.
Highlights from last week? I ran a PR 10k on Sunday (huge PR actually, by 8 minutes), so I was pretty happy about that.
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? Going to Philadelphia for a long weekend.
What event are you training for/date? 10K on May 20th
What does your training schedule look like for the week? today- 3 mile run, Wed- cross training, Thurs- strength training & 2 mile run, Fri- Rest, Sat- 5 mile run, Sun- yoga
Any injuries or problems? No, <<knock on wood>>
Highlights from last week? Nothing noteworthy
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? finishing this semester of grad school, my cousin's wedding, a friend's engagement party, possible trip to FL, a long memorial day weekend
What event are you training for/date? nothing as of now. just trying to keep running as much as I can until I deliver this baby!
What does your training schedule look like for the week?
M- rest
T- 3-5 mile run
W- 5 mile run
Th- 3 mile run
Fri- 3 mile run
Sat- 4 mile run, weights
Sun- 5 mile run, weights
Any injuries or problems? just running really slow and making frequent potty breaks!!
Highlights from last week? ran 9.6 miles on saturday!!
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? my baby shower on May 5th. hoping to spectate a marathon my dad is running on may 20th. He's shooting for another BQ so we can run Boston together next year.
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
What event are you training for/date? I'm starting the Jamie Eason's Live Fit trainer today if that counts. I also have a 5k on Sunday.
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Following the work out split from the trainer. Tonight is chest and triceps. Rest Saturday- Monday aside from the 5k.
Any injuries or problems? No
Highlights from last week? Nothing new
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? I'm excited about the no cardio in phase 1 of this LiveFit trainer. It will be hard but I'm going to follow the program. Also looking forward to going to a wedding this month, and spending Mother's Day with my family.Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon (part of Grandma's Marathon) in mid June
I'm doing a basic training plan with intentions to help me finish the HM in a reasonable time for my first - not necessarily be super fast. This week I did 4 miles today, I have to do 4 on Thursday, and 8 on Saturday. Have to fit in some cross training somewhere in there too.
No injuries or problems. I did 7 miles on Sunday and felt absolutely great and fine afterwards!
Highlight last week was running 7 miles - it was my most ever...and now every weekend for the next 5 weeks, I will continue to increase that. I can't wait!
Going to Vegas next Friday through Monday! For my 30th birthday.... aye. Also excited to have a few weeks off from Grad School between Spring and Summer semester.
What event are you training for/date? Not really training, but my next Race is the Revlon Walk in 11 days
What does your training schedule look like for the week? A mix of CrossFit, running, and yoga
Any injuries or problems? nope
Highlights from last week? I can't remember
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not) ? Kirklette turns 2 on the 25th. Crazy how time flies.
What event are you training for/date? Jamestown 1/2 Marathon, July 14, 2012
What does your training schedule look like for the week? 4,4,9 (I think) and - tough week schedule-wise so I'm doing more XT than running
Any injuries or problems? Nope. Feeling pretty good
Highlights from last week? 9 miler last Sunday, felt relaxed, comfortable, and happy for the entire run - haven't had one like that in a long time.
What are you looking forward to in May (could be H&F related or not)? warmer weather and getting back to a nice long weekend run every weekend. i haven't done that since before baby #3 and it has not been good for me mentally or physically