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Training Tuesday
Happy 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 do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals?
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal?
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps?
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 do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals?
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal?
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps?
Re: Training Tuesday
I've never taken part in Training Tuesday, but I could use some accountability, so here I am!
What event are you training for/date? : Mayor's Marathon (Anchorage), June 23 (my first full!)
What does your training schedule look like for the week?: get in any miles I can (injured)
Any injuries or problems? diagnosed with PF last week, so I'm breaking in semi-custom orthotics. Only managed 2.5 miles on Saturday, will try for longer tonight!
Highlights from last week? first podiatrist appt./diagnosed with 1st running injury
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? I pretty much go about business as usual. I will sometimes take a look at the course map, and I'll plan out what I'm planning to wear and use for fuel.
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? Most of my races have been with TNT and we always have a pasta party/inspiration dinner the night before the race. How about breakfast the morning of the race? No breakfast for me, usually. I'll have a GU at the start line, or else half a granola bar (honey and oat crunchy kind). Favorite post-race meal? I'll eat anything! Recent highlights have been clam chowder in a bread bowl (after Nike), and German pancake with sausage links (after my most recent race).
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps? Non-H&F related - Shazam, DrawSomething, IMDB, Words with Friends/Hanging with Friends are all favorites at our house.
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What event are you training for/date? DC RNR Half Marathon, this weekend!
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Tues - maybe 3M (depending on how I feel), Wed - 2M, Thurs- 2M (maybe, maybe not)
Any injuries or problems? I have a head cold and was home sick yesterday. I'm hoping that I'll be better by Saturday!
Highlights from last week? Nothing too exciting, I had a busy day Saturday, but got up at 5:30 to squeeze my long run. I'm glad I got that done before I started feeling sick on Sunday
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? I haven't established any as of yet
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal? I don't really have any yet. This will be my first big event. Breakfast will be what I always have, 1 cup of coffee, oatmeal, and whole grain bread with PB.
DH and I are going out on a date night post-race to a Chinese place.
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps? I'm still in the dark ages with a regular phone.
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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
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Cross-train, run 3, 4, and 3 miles, rest, run 2 (at least 3 ... 2 miles doesn't make sense to me), rest, and marathon.
Any injuries or problems? Phantom pains. This happens every time I get close to a race. I think it's just my mind playing tricks on me. Also, I had a strange marathon dream last night.
Highlights from last week? Just trying to survive taper madness.
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? Keep calm and carry on. I am trying to relax and keep it low-key. I was waaaaay too worked up before my last marathon. I watch Spirit of the Marathon a couple of days before the race. If I am traveling, I double- and triple-check to make sure I packed everything. Lay out all of my clothes/gear the night before.
What is your favorite pre-race dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal? Dinner - chicken parm and pasta. Breakfast - same thing I always eat. Yogurt and a granola bar. Post-race - burger, fries, and a beer.
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps? One of my friends recommended a white noise app named Lightning Bug. It's pretty neat!
Running on the Rhode
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What event are you training for/date? RnR USA half marathon, SATURDAY
What does your training schedule look like for the week? M-4mi, Tu-3mi, W-2mi + strength, Th-rest, F-Rest, Sa-13.1mi RACE, Su-rest. Also, pushups/situps 92-98 are happening this week. So close!
Any injuries or problems? Just dealing with the one-eyed wh0re that is taper. I can't tell my legs to go any slower on my miles this week, and when I'm idle I get lame invisible pains that freak me the hell out. I'm also going through phases of complete inappetance to wanting to snarf everything in sight.
Highlights from last week? Amazing final long run. Did 90 pushups later that day.
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? I try to do everything a bit +. Like, calories+, sleep+, water+, etc. I test out my race outfit on a run. I wear previous race shirts training that week.
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal? SUSHI. Specifically Sushi Damo in Rockville MD. Breakfast is my normal long run breakfast- pb and banana toast sandwich. Post-race meal- PIZZA.
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps?
What event are you training for/date? : 5K this weekend, hoping for a new PR, and VT Covered Bridge Half in June
What does your training schedule look like for the week?:
Mon rest
Tues sprints and lower body
Wed 6 mile run
Thurs sprints and upper body
Fri rest
Sat 5K
Sun 9 miles
Any injuries or problems? just my neuroma being a pain!
Highlights from last week? beautiful weather for my first outdoor long run of the season!
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? ITry not to stress, relax, etc
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? Simple pasta--spaghetti and meatballs? How about breakfast the morning of the race? whole wheat bagel with peanut butter on one side and an egg white with fat free cheese on the other (eaten separately of course!) and some fruit. Favorite post-race meal? something unhealthy! Burger and fries, beer, sandwich, something like that!
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps? Map my run, words with friends, imdb, shazam, espn sports center.
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What event are you training for/date? half 3.17.12, 10M 4.1.12
What does your training schedule look like for the week? 2 3 mi runs, 1 tempo, race
Any injuries or problems? other than general nervousness due to run suckage last week, nope.
Highlights from last week? none. I was tired. my legs felt like lead and my runs kinda sucked
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? nothing special. I just try to eat more food and salt. and stretch.
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal? I always eat pasta with marinara and some sort of protein with a big glass of red wine the night before. also, lots of water. Morning of: coffee, water, smoothie with strawberry, banana, OJ, protein powder and slice of toast with PB.
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps? I don't have a smartphone so I can't help!
Happy Tuesday!
What event are you training for/date? last half (that i'm running for time) is this weekend!
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Mon- 5, Tues -5, Wed- R, Thurs- 3, Fri- 3, Sat - Rest, Sunday - race day
Any injuries or problems? nope
Highlights from last week? had a fantastic 11 miler w/ Pinkwillow!
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? No rituals - just make sure to drink more water than usual & eat good (please excuse the girlscout cookies i just finished off. mmmmm)
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal? My pre-race meal depends on where I'm at. Before the women's 1/2, RnR & Gasparilla I ate pizza. If i'm @ Pinkwillows we usually have some pasta and/or chicken. Breakfast is usually toast + butter ... post race: cracker barrel with coffee, mmmm coffee is my favorite post race thing!
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps? no advice on android. I have an iPhone
What event are you training for/date? Rock & Roll Dallas 3/25
What does your training schedule look like for the week? Mon- yoga; Tues- 2.5 mi run + strength; Wed- 5 mi run; Thurs- rest or yoga; Fri- 3 mi run; Sat- yoga class; Sun- 7ish mile run
Any injuries or problems? Nope!
Highlights from last week? DH and I ran 12 miles in the rain on Sunday! Well, he stopped after 10 miles because his knee was killing him. Last long run before the race!
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? Just drink lots of water, nothing special. I usually eat pasta the night before but I don't go crazy with carb loading.
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal?
Pre-race dinner- Spaghetti w/ chickpeas, arugula and tomatoes (a Cooking Light recipe I got years ago)
Pre-race breakfast- bagel w/ pb or ab
Post-race meal- beer! And whatever is fast, usually leftover pasta
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps?
I love the Pandora app, plus Facebook. I actually don't use that many apps!
Running and recipe blog
What event are you training for/date? Paris-April 15th
What does your training schedule look like for the week? temp thursday and 21 on Sat
Highlights from last week? running in the rain...it was actually alot of fun.
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? keep my sweet tooth to a minimum
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal? boring-grilled chicken and plain pasta. breakfast-toast with PB and a banana. Post race-anything and everything indulgent with plenty of wine or champagne!
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps? I love my wine notes and look local apps
What event are you training for/date?
Metric marathon, April 15th, Half May 6th
What does your training schedule look like for the week?
M-4 m, total body strength circuit training, T: 7.5 w/ jogging stroller, W- 5 w/ intervals, p90x2 lower body, Th: 7.5 w/ jogging stroller, F: p90x2 upper body, Sa: rest or easy 3-4m, Su: 15m long run
Any injuries or problems? Nope, my pelvis was achy after my last long run again, but it went away quickly
Highlights from last week? Awesome 14.5 miles, plus my weekday runs are feeling faster and stronger. I have a long way to go speed wise, so small improvements make me happy.
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? I make a packing list and check it twice. No real rituals
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal?
Dinner: something light like chicken and rice or a sandwich. breakfast: pb and toast, for a marathon I'll eat a banana too. Post race: cupcakes and beer. This started b/c i ran a half and there was supposed to be cupcakes at the end, but there were none left when I finished. Now DH or my parents always supply the cupcakes
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? 4 mi run today then 2 mi prob Thursday
Any injuries or problems? Got nice blisters last week but they're pretty much healed.
Highlights from last week? Finishing my 10 mi long run.
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? No rituals. I'll prob double and triple check that I have everything before leaving.
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal? I plan on eating pb and jelly toast in the morning. No plans pre or post meals yet.
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps? I have a dumbphone
What event are you training for/date? Half Marathon 3-25-12, no longer training for Boston.
What does your training schedule look like for the week?
M- rest
T- 4-6 mile run outside!
W- 5 miles AM, 3 miles PM
Th- rest or easy 5 mile run
F- 3 mile treadmill run (to test out new shoes)
Sat- 14-16 mile run w/ lots of walk breaks
Sun- cross train, weights
Any injuries or problems?
Highlights from last week? ran a 5K in 28:33, my slowest 5K ever! lol I was happy that I was able to run it 27 weeks pregnant and still keep the time under 30 minutes. Of course its 7 & a half minutes slower than my 5K PR but I am trying not to be so hard on myself. i am running for 2!
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals? if its a marathon or ultra, I make sure to follow my taper plan!
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of the race? Favorite post-race meal? I don't do any special meals for anything that is a half marathon or shorter. for a marathong me pre-race dinner is either simple pasta w/ chicken or pancakes w/ peanut butter, breakfast is a bagel/coffee/water, post race is whatever I am in the mood for. believe it or not, I try to keep it healthy as I do not want to eat back all the calories i just burned
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps?
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
I'll play today! Apologies if the formatting ends up really weird, I claim newness.
What event are you training for/date?
Angie's Half Crazy Half Marathon in Houston, April 1
What does your training schedule look like for the week?
I missed my weekend long run due to rain, so trying to make up for lost time. 3 yesterday, 10 today, probably 6 tomorrow and 4-6 on Thursday, 13 on Saturday or Sunday
Any injuries or problems?
Nope!
Highlights from last week?
Nothing particularly spectacular, just a really nice solid week. 29 miles at decent paces. Oh, and spring break. So I guess that actually was pretty spectacular.
What do you do in the week right before a race? Any rituals?
Not really. I don't think too hard about it until the night before. Just maintain whatever I planned.
What is your favorite pre-race/event dinner? How about breakfast the morning of therace? Favorite post-race meal?
I usually eat pasta the night before. I like some homemade tomato cream sauce with chicken.
Morning of, I stuff my face with a couple of those sugar-laden muffins from the bakery section of the grocery store.
Post-race meal - I like to treat myself to sushi that night. In the interim, anything. And everything.
Bonus points: I just got a smartphone (Like a Garmin, I resisted for a while, and already wonder what took so long). Any recommendations for Android apps?
My iPhone is full of shopping apps.