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The Weekend (long) workout post
Happy DST Ladies! I'm already cursing my "lost" hour of sleep
What was your (long) workout this weekend?
What was the weather like and what did you wear?
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout?
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout?
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology?
Re: The Weekend (long) workout post
What was your (long) workout this weekend? 10 mile run
What was the weather like and what did you wear? Oooh, the weather. Sunny, rainy, warm, cold, wind. Everything but snow! About 45 ish degrees.
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? I would say a 4. I felt really good up until about 9.5, but I think it was because I was almost done and just wanted to be done!
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? It's funny, I ran at a popular beach. When it's cold no one is there running. But when it gets warm it's the last place I want to be with so many people. The only people out yesterday were those hard core runners!
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? Basketball is boring.
What was your (long) workout this weekend? 9ish mile run on Friday. Last long run before Shamrock!!
What was the weather like and what did you wear? Weather was pretty decent. High 30s and mostly cloudy. Don't remember what I wore, though.
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? 4. Nothing spectacular but pretty decent.
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? Hills? I usually run on a flat bike path.
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? Eh. I haven't had the time to follow sports recently.Running on the Rhode
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What was your (long) workout this weekend?
13.25 mile run
What was the weather like and what did you wear?
45 degrees, sunny, strong wind from the south. I wore a LS tech shirt, tank top, LLL Wunder Unders, Nike Hat
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout?
4.5 - I ran it with an 10:36 pace, which is about 45 sec/mile faster than I was running my long runs last year. Also, my last miles in the run were my fastest, which was awesome.
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout?
So many puddles!! I was trying to jump over them our walk slowly though them at first. Then I got soaked anyway, so I started just running through them. I was glad I wore a older pair of shoes because they were so wet at the end.
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology?
Boring.
What was your (long) workout this weekend?
7 mile run
What was the weather like and what did you wear?
65 degrees and sunny. Short sleeved tech shirt, visor, and nike tempo shorts
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout?
2.75. My calves were aching the entire time. I wished I would have worn my compression sleeves
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout?
Tons of other runners, some people putting in new fence, and 3 cop cars surrounding a house
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology?
Bracketology....but really, it's more exciting because regular season baseball is right around the corner!
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What was your (long) workout this weekend? 10mi run. Last run of training!
What was the weather like and what did you wear? Upper 20s-Low 30s, clear, and calm. I wore Brooks unlined tights, Sugoi zipdown ls shirt, fleece earwrap, gloves, and sunglasses. Gloves were off at mile 2. Earflaps got folded up at mile 5. The sun was WARM!
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? 5. Just an incredible run. Since I started training, my LSD pace has dropped over a minute per mile and it's still very comfortable. Speed work is your friend, my friends. It's scaring the crap out of me knowing what my pace potential can be for next weekend's race, but I'm enjoying this crazy ride right now.
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? ROBINS! Spring is here! Boy scout troop out on a bike excursion. And they totally manured the farm near campus, haha.
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology?Boring. But I'll fill out a bracket to appease my friend who sets one up every year.Just ran 8.5! It was lovely out - 40F at the start, 44F at the end, 16 - 20 mph winds, sunny. I'm loving this weather - I would rate today a 5! I wore 3/4 length tights, UA tank and my HC15k wind jacket plus a hat. Nothing too interesting during the run, but a friend joined me for my 2nd loop and that went by way faster than my first 4 miles
And I don't care about March Madness. Basketball is a snooze-fest for me.
We did a double partner March Madness themed WOD on Saturday at CrossFit. I worked with one of the other pregnant women in the class. Together we had to complete:
-64 hand release push-ups
-32 medicine ball burpees
-16 goblet squats
-8 pass-throughs
-4 over the box jumps
-2 pistol squats
-1 200m sprint carrying an olympic bar together
Then we had to do it again. If our time was faster the second time, we had to do a medicine ball burpee for each second we were faster. We were, but pleaded being slow and pregnant to get out of it because we were already last in the class.
Weather was gorgeous for running--mid 60s. I wore a tank and capris.
I love bracketology. Go Tigers!
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What was your (long) workout this weekend?
-Planned on 12, ended at just under 5
What was the weather like and what did you wear?
-beautiful, first time in months that I started without a long sleeve layer. Just a t and shorts today
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout?
- 1? Can we use negative numbers? When I started, my calf muscle was tight, but as I kept running, it turned into a horrible, searing pain and I could hardly walk back to my car. Coach/ sport med doc said NO running for a least a week
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout?
-Realized that we run past a beautiful nursery, which I had not noticed in 4 months... And had a great brunch with my group afterwards
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology?
-Boring
What was your (long) workout this weekend? - 10 mile run
What was the weather like and what did you wear? - 40, rainy, & windy. I wore: LLL Wunder Unders, l/s dri fit shirt, & my Costco knock off LLL jacket. Should have brought gloves. It took a few hours after my run for my fingers to turn pink again.
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? - 2.5. The first 3 miles were the most painful of any long run I've ever done. I was miserable. Not sure why, but I legit wanted to turn around & call it a day. I gave myself a big pep talk & kept going. Proud of myself for pushing through, but those first 3 miles felt terrible.
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? - I ran on a popular trail, & there was a St. Patrick's Day half marathon run going on. Saw several guys wearing kilts, & two guys wearing St. Patrick's pajama pants. I just kept thinking of the chafint!
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? - Boring.
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 was your (long) workout this weekend? Not really getting any 'long' workouts in anymore. I managed to run 3.5 miles and walk 1.2 on the treadmill
What was the weather like and what did you wear? Weather was cold, windy and gloomy outside so it was time for more treadmill loving. It is supposed to be much nicer in the upcoming days (highs in the 50's and 60's) and since DH is on March Break, I told him we will be going for romantic walks. For yesterday I wore shorts and a t-shirt.
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? I would say a 3.5. I kept having to take bathroom breaks.
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? Nope, my basement is boring. I watched "Flip this house"
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? Boring
What was your (long) workout this weekend? 15 miles
What was the weather like and what did you wear? 40/50s, sunny breezy. UA allgear pants, a wicking tee with a thin wicking l/s shirt on top
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? 4 - i felt great, mh was a mess, so at the end i kept losing him, then id stop and wait for him, lose him again, etc.
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? a car with a giant, fuzzy, cotton candy pink mustache on the grill
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? it's one of the few sports i have the patience for, but i dont actually take the time to watch it.
I was supposed to do 9 yesterday - the weather was mid-60s and sunny with a nice breeze.
Instead, thanks to my hip, I just lifted my upper body. Today I took a walk and will do Zumba with my mom tonight.
Hoping my doctor appt tomorrow will get me back on the road!
What was the weather like and what did you wear? Yesterday: 60 and sunny, breeches, tall boots, boot socks, tshirt, barn logo polo shirt, black gloves. Today: 50 degrees and breezy. It won't get to the predicted 65. Long sleeve base layer, short sleeve jersey, arm warmers, wind vest, Defeet socks, knee warmers, cycling shorts, cycling shoes, helmet.
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? Yesterday: 5+!! Today: 3 Fun ride but perfectly average.
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? Today: No, but a teammate made peanut butter chocolate chip balls for our after ride snack. Yum!
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? I hate basketball.
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What was your (long) workout this weekend? 12 mile run with DH this morning
What was the weather like and what did you wear? Rainy and cool (about 50 degrees). It was just a little drizzly when we started. I wore compression capris, a short-sleeve top, a long-sleeve top, sports bra, socks, Brooks Glycerin 8's and a baseball cap. We were doing an out-and-back twice to get in our miles, when we stopped at the car after the first out-and-back, I got rid of my long sleeve top and cap. Big mistake, it started really coming down after that!
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? 4 for me, poor DH had to stop at 10 because his knee was killing him.
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? The trail was pretty quiet due to the weather. I did see a guy running with a wool cap on, the kind with ear flaps. And he was wearing shorts and a t-shirt. Weird.
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? Boring, I'm totally not into sports.
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What was your (long) workout this weekend? ~10 miles. about 90 mins. I was going for 100, but whatever.
What was the weather like and what did you wear? sunny, breezy, low 40s. I wore, tights, ls shirt, gloves. the gloves came off around mile 3, but I was glad I had them until then.
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? 2. the only reason it's not a 1 is because my pace was OK/normal despite feeling like crap. I felt like I had to puke for most of it. must have been dehydrated
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? nothing out of the ordinary
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? love the tournament!
What was your (long) workout this weekend? - a little under 11 miles
What was the weather like and what did you wear? - weather was perfect, high 40's, low 50s and sunny, not a cloud in the sky
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? - I'd give this one a 4, it was my best long run in months
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? - not really, just saw people walking their dogs and working outside
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? - boring, I couldn't care lessWhat was your (long) workout this weekend? 10.75 mile run
What was the weather like and what did you wear? Warm-ish and sunny. Lots of wind on the way home, I wore tights and a thin wicking shirt and was wishing I was was in shorts and a tank.
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? 4. I ran with my neighbor which was nice.
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? Not really. Someone stopped us and asked for directions and then would not listen to what I was telling her. that was annoying. There were a lot of people walking their dogs.
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? Brackets!DD #1 born 9/07 ** DD #2 born 7/11 ** Operation Take Back My Body has begun 10/11
Upcoming Races
Gobble Wobble 5K 11/24/11 - Abington, PA 29:40
Superbowl 10K 02/05/12 - Allentown, PA 54:28 PR!!!!
Broad Street 10 Mile Run 05/06/12 - Philadelphia, PA 1:30:44
Rock and Roll Half Marathon 09/16/12 - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia (Half?!?) Marathon 11/18/12 - Philadelphia, PA
What was your (long) workout this weekend? 7 mile run
What was the weather like and what did you wear? Gorgeous! Mid 60s and sunny. I wore running shorts and a t-shirt.
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? 4...it was hard, but I did it and felt great by the end
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? I ran in a new neighborhood, and there were some cute kiddos playing outside
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? boring!
What was your (long) workout this weekend? 13 miler
What was the weather like and what did you wear? Mid-30s, sunny. Tights and a lightweight LS tech shirt. I was overdressed, wished I'd worn shorts!
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? 4.5! We kept a pretty easy pace and I felt great...it was a beautiful day and the last time I'll get to run one of my favorite Raleigh trails before I move next weekend. Definitely one of those runs that doesn't feel like "work" at all.
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? There were some pretty horses out enjoying the sunshine too...that's about it.
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? Meh.
Last Race: California International Marathon - December 4, 2011 - 3:29:18, 7:59 pace
Next Race: ARun for Young 5K - January 7, 2012
What was your (long) workout this weekend? 11 mile run Saturday
What was the weather like and what did you wear? cool, partly sunny. wore a base layer, 1/4 zip, tights, smartwool socks, headband, gloves
On a scale from 1-5, 1 being terrible and 5 being ta-da!, how would you rate your workout? 3
Did you see/do anything interesting during the workout? I had to utilize the woods twice....
Bonus question: March Madness- boring or bracketology? boring
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