4 miles on Monday. Then it was for a day on the water with friends. Very cool time and a chance to chat, eat and play with like minded folks...Thanks to Eddie, Sarah and Patrick!
Taking the day off today from running...just been catching up on some personal errands, shopping and relaxing.
In a bit of a personal crisis here...trying to regroup. I just hate it when you think you've turned a corner and you might have...but its into a brick wall. At least it has nothing to do with running. Thats all good :)
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
I Ride My Bi.Cyc.Le....
Remember that song? Probably not. :)
Anyway, woke up this morning and wow how wonderful the weather was! Even though my legs were feelin' fine and dandy, I wanted to get on the bike! Its been so long; before the back strain, which kept me from riding all summer basically...but then it was hotter than hot so not sure I would have anyway :)
I got in 20+ miles, riding the River Oaks (running route); mostly so I could run into BCRR's regular Sunday runners ... I stopped off at the park for hydration and breakfast with them and the Tornadoes ... yummy cold watermelon!!! Hung out and chatted with everyone...so many people out this morning! Then I took off again, rode down Blossom and then into Downtown then home again. A very nice ride indeed! Felt good to get the gear and the bike out on the road again!
I am super happy that I am...somehow...now a runner who can do 21 miles one day and get up and bike 20+ the next day without batting an eye...I am telling you its just weird.
When and how did I, this once a person that took 2 days to recover from a long run become...what I am now?
A wonderful day afterwards... all spent outside and now finally inside, with a couple of movies and about to make a yummy dinner for a friend of mine. Early morning run tomorrow followed by time on the lake, river or the bay...we havent decided yet due to the threat of possible afternoon rain..maybe stay closer inland to postpone getting wet a bit.
Be safe and remember: Drink. Drive. Go to jail.
Anyway, woke up this morning and wow how wonderful the weather was! Even though my legs were feelin' fine and dandy, I wanted to get on the bike! Its been so long; before the back strain, which kept me from riding all summer basically...but then it was hotter than hot so not sure I would have anyway :)
I got in 20+ miles, riding the River Oaks (running route); mostly so I could run into BCRR's regular Sunday runners ... I stopped off at the park for hydration and breakfast with them and the Tornadoes ... yummy cold watermelon!!! Hung out and chatted with everyone...so many people out this morning! Then I took off again, rode down Blossom and then into Downtown then home again. A very nice ride indeed! Felt good to get the gear and the bike out on the road again!
I am super happy that I am...somehow...now a runner who can do 21 miles one day and get up and bike 20+ the next day without batting an eye...I am telling you its just weird.
When and how did I, this once a person that took 2 days to recover from a long run become...what I am now?
A wonderful day afterwards... all spent outside and now finally inside, with a couple of movies and about to make a yummy dinner for a friend of mine. Early morning run tomorrow followed by time on the lake, river or the bay...we havent decided yet due to the threat of possible afternoon rain..maybe stay closer inland to postpone getting wet a bit.
Be safe and remember: Drink. Drive. Go to jail.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Survival of the Fittest
21 miles
4 hours 1 min.
Thats 4 min faster than I ran my 19 miler and it included the same things: 9 water stops, 3 gels, 1 potty break and a change of shoes/socks. While it was indeed 'cooler' still needed to change them out after 8 miles and before starting the group route. What was different was 3 miles in I ate it big time running up Memorial Drive. Was watching a truck pull out of a parking lot a bit fast and wasnt paying attention and I hit a 'lip' in the pavement and down I went. Scraped hand and a nice knot/bruise on the inside left calf. I just got up, and we were at Starbucks, theres a water fountain so I washed the hand and continued on. It wasnt until I got home that I felt the knot/bruise.
I do not have any splits or an average pace because my Garmin was dead as a doorknob this morning for some reason. Gah! If the 19 miler was 10:36 average pace, then this one was faster than that :)
Happy Labor Day! Big weekend planned, some alone time and also some friends time tomorrow and Monday! Going out on the boat on Monday and I cannot wait!
4 hours 1 min.
Thats 4 min faster than I ran my 19 miler and it included the same things: 9 water stops, 3 gels, 1 potty break and a change of shoes/socks. While it was indeed 'cooler' still needed to change them out after 8 miles and before starting the group route. What was different was 3 miles in I ate it big time running up Memorial Drive. Was watching a truck pull out of a parking lot a bit fast and wasnt paying attention and I hit a 'lip' in the pavement and down I went. Scraped hand and a nice knot/bruise on the inside left calf. I just got up, and we were at Starbucks, theres a water fountain so I washed the hand and continued on. It wasnt until I got home that I felt the knot/bruise.
I do not have any splits or an average pace because my Garmin was dead as a doorknob this morning for some reason. Gah! If the 19 miler was 10:36 average pace, then this one was faster than that :)
Happy Labor Day! Big weekend planned, some alone time and also some friends time tomorrow and Monday! Going out on the boat on Monday and I cannot wait!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Size DOES Matter :o)
I think most everyone knows that the food you buy at any restaurant today is going to actually be enough to feed at least 2 people...if you don't know this by now, well...you should. Just because its what they bring you doesn't mean you have to eat it all...take it home with you for God's sake ! There is NO shame in doggie bags...
Here is another segment delivered by Eat This! Not That!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Night One of PIM is in the Books
Whew. Been a long time since I have run this late into the evening and just because the sun isnt shining doesn't mean it isnt H.O.T.
I parked over near Blossom and ran to Memorial and then down to the PIM meet up area. Did all the yadda yadda yadda there and finally it was time to start time trials. As I mentioned previously I am coaching a faster group, Enduros, where basically the runners can run 3 miles without stopping and are looking to improve on their 5K time. They arent 'fast' but more like under 30 min 5K; if I had to guess around 27-29 minutes. Better for me as I didnt enjoy coaching the run/walking group I had in the Spring.
I ended up running in the 2 mile time trial with them to just stay and help if needed, which a couple of them did because they went out too fast and then on the mile back they were struggling, so my chit chat kicked in to keep them going. I welcomed this because it gave me the opportunity to knock out 2 of my miles whereas I thought I was going to have to wait till after PIM.
After they were all in, I needed to do more miles, so Steve Moore joined me for 2 of the miles and even though he didnt realize it, he was pacing me, so I actually got in 2 miles of the 4 miles of speed work I had on the schedule. I was having to work pretty hard to keep up with him, and on that surface I knew my legs were gonna be hating me after...and they are :)
6 miles for the day though...so I dont have to make up for it tomorrow which I am indeed happy about!
I parked over near Blossom and ran to Memorial and then down to the PIM meet up area. Did all the yadda yadda yadda there and finally it was time to start time trials. As I mentioned previously I am coaching a faster group, Enduros, where basically the runners can run 3 miles without stopping and are looking to improve on their 5K time. They arent 'fast' but more like under 30 min 5K; if I had to guess around 27-29 minutes. Better for me as I didnt enjoy coaching the run/walking group I had in the Spring.
I ended up running in the 2 mile time trial with them to just stay and help if needed, which a couple of them did because they went out too fast and then on the mile back they were struggling, so my chit chat kicked in to keep them going. I welcomed this because it gave me the opportunity to knock out 2 of my miles whereas I thought I was going to have to wait till after PIM.
After they were all in, I needed to do more miles, so Steve Moore joined me for 2 of the miles and even though he didnt realize it, he was pacing me, so I actually got in 2 miles of the 4 miles of speed work I had on the schedule. I was having to work pretty hard to keep up with him, and on that surface I knew my legs were gonna be hating me after...and they are :)
6 miles for the day though...so I dont have to make up for it tomorrow which I am indeed happy about!
Product Review - Lululemon Speed Short (a/k/a I Finally Drank the Koolaid)
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| Lululemon Speed Shorts (i.e. Crack) |
I finally gave in.
First off I have been seeing these shorts (or in other colors/designs) for a couple of months now out at Kenyan Way...And me being the fashionista that I am, of course I was always admiring of them. No matter who had them on, I was envious. But of course being in love with my Nike 2" Road Race shorts for over a year now, I didn't think anything could ever break us up.
Plus once I found out how much these bad boys cost ($58-$64), well...if you know anything about Lululemon, you know they started out primarily as yoga attire and that it is NOT cheap. But there is nothing like the feel of something Lulu on your skin...I personally didn't own any but I had tried it on every time new stuff would come in the store. Even with 40% discount it was too rich for my blood.
So recently on long runs, Giselle wears the Lululemon running skirts (also SO cute) and no matter the temps/humidity that skirt is freaking dry as a bone. Jealous.
So I went into Lukes one day, or maybe I was working and I tried the skirt on that you see in teh picture.
CUUUTE!!!
Bought it.
Then more and more the shorts...So a few weeks back I finally decided to try the shorts on. I had to see what all the fuss was about.
OMG.
Not only do they feel like buttah on yo booty, but they look great. I was SO hoping they were going to look like crap on me! ARGH!!! Bad thing was they only had them in my size in Black. Everything was sold out. Which I would find out later is par for the course since they are so popular they sell out almost as fast as Lulu puts them online, or stores put them on the racks!
Sorry but OK, I gotta have these. If they suck on my long run, I will return them.
Guess what? Um, they were FREAKING AWESOME!!! Even in our God awful weather! So I went online, found another pair cheap (same design as in the picture but black/grey/white like the skirt).
Then I found another pair. Then I finally decided I wanted one of the new colors that just went out as I was stalking Lulu website every day...waiting...waiting...
And now I have these!
and these....
So now I have 4 pair! I gave up Nike Tempos a long time ago (just sold them all on ebay too) and now my Nike 2" are going to become somewhat extinct! Not really because I cant afford a whole bunch of Lululemon Speed Shorts.
I know they are expensive but honestly its just so amazing what they feel like when you're running ... Can't explain it!
As far as the skirt goes, yeah, I havent worn that yet...Probably going to return it to be honest...I just sold all my Nike running skirts on ebay, so why on earth I bought a running skirt I have no idea ;o)
It wears a lot like the Lululemon Tracker shorts to me...kind of gives me what appears to be a 'muffin top'. My friend, Dixie says the Speed shorts do that to her. I think it has to do with the height of the person honestly. Shorter people wear the lower rise clothes better than the taller folks? Would appear to be the case. The only other difference is the thickness of the banding...the skirts and tracker shorts are much thicker/quilted like banding, whereas the Speed Shorts are flat and smooth.
It wears a lot like the Lululemon Tracker shorts to me...kind of gives me what appears to be a 'muffin top'. My friend, Dixie says the Speed shorts do that to her. I think it has to do with the height of the person honestly. Shorter people wear the lower rise clothes better than the taller folks? Would appear to be the case. The only other difference is the thickness of the banding...the skirts and tracker shorts are much thicker/quilted like banding, whereas the Speed Shorts are flat and smooth.
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