Sat, March 5
Ran 60 minutes (about 6 miles, I think) at the Indoor track at LifeCenter
No iPod, so no stats!
So, lesson learned today...remember to charge your iPod on Friday night so it is ready for the long run the next morning. It was almost out of juice, but I thought it might still last for an hour so I brought it with me...but it wouldn't connect with the sensor for some reason. I went into panic mode for a hot minute, but then I just said "F that" (sorry, but that is literally what I said...I'm kind of a mad runner) and threw it over by my stuff at the gym and ran on. I was nervous to run that far (new distance for me today) without my iPod to distract/motivate and track me. Luckily, it actually wasn't that bad. I decided to run for 60 minutes since I'm usually at around a 10-minute per mile pace. I actually chatted with a few people along the way so that was fun. Plus I could hear the music from the two classes that were going on during my run...in addition to the spinning class music. There is enough activity to distract me on Saturday mornings, so a run sans music was doable. A weekday morning at 5:30am would have been a different story, however!!
My legs were sore during the run, but I pushed through and now they are okay. I ate a whole wheat bagel with peanut butter from Panera and a cup of coffee, pre-run...about an hour before. After the run I just had water and banana. I never want to eat that much right away after a run...mostly just want to drink water.
So now I'm just looking forward to tomorrow's rest!!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
The Intimidation Factor
I went to Vertical Runner to buy two new pairs of shoes last night. I got to talking with the woman who was helping me and I found out she had run 11 miles earlier that day. I asked her if she was training for something and she mentioned some short race this weekend, but then added, "but I do have a 50K in April. I guess I need to get on that. I probably should run 20 tomorrow...or actually 25."
I just looked at her and blinked. Color me impressed/intimidated. All I could really say is "that is really awesome". I suddenly felt like the nerdy kid talking to the popular girl. Clearly I was totally out of her league. What was I even doing in a running store anyways??!! She was very nice and helpful. My feelings of being intimidated and feeling out of place were clearly mine and I own that. I later found out that she had only been running for 10 years (she was probably in her mid to late 40's I would guess) and she has worked her way up to where she is now. She assured me that it was just a "different kind of running." So I finally relaxed a bit, but I still felt uneasy in the store and was anxious to bug out. This is so weird. It is like I didn't feel like I deserved to shop there...that it is only for hard-core runners. Like, is there a store just for the beginners? That is where I need to be!
I just looked at her and blinked. Color me impressed/intimidated. All I could really say is "that is really awesome". I suddenly felt like the nerdy kid talking to the popular girl. Clearly I was totally out of her league. What was I even doing in a running store anyways??!! She was very nice and helpful. My feelings of being intimidated and feeling out of place were clearly mine and I own that. I later found out that she had only been running for 10 years (she was probably in her mid to late 40's I would guess) and she has worked her way up to where she is now. She assured me that it was just a "different kind of running." So I finally relaxed a bit, but I still felt uneasy in the store and was anxious to bug out. This is so weird. It is like I didn't feel like I deserved to shop there...that it is only for hard-core runners. Like, is there a store just for the beginners? That is where I need to be!
Sore Legs
Fri, March 4
5:50am, Ran at indoor track at Life Center
30 Minutes; Distance: 2.96 miles; Pace: 10'09"
So I tried out my new shoes this morning, but my legs were still tired. Not sure what to do about this. I'm stretching well after my two lap warm-up and stretching for like 5 minutes after the run. I want to find out more about replenishing electrolytes and what to use for that. I've heard chocolate milk is good for recovery, but not sure. I'll have to do some research. Meanwhile, tomorrow is 6 - gotta get mentally prepared for that!!!
5:50am, Ran at indoor track at Life Center
30 Minutes; Distance: 2.96 miles; Pace: 10'09"
So I tried out my new shoes this morning, but my legs were still tired. Not sure what to do about this. I'm stretching well after my two lap warm-up and stretching for like 5 minutes after the run. I want to find out more about replenishing electrolytes and what to use for that. I've heard chocolate milk is good for recovery, but not sure. I'll have to do some research. Meanwhile, tomorrow is 6 - gotta get mentally prepared for that!!!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Called Out and My Rant
Okay, so I had to call out some of the guys at the fitness club this morning. There is a group of them that do their own version of bootcamp as a cross training exercise the same time we do our bootcamp on Tues and Thurs mornings. Occasionally they will say "hello" or acknowledge us in some way - we have a good camaraderie, generally.
Today, however, I had to call them out. One of them yelled out to us in the middle of doing renegade row pushups "great job, girls". After I finished the exercise I shook my finger at them and said, "wait a minute, we are women, not girls!!" I had heard them say this multiple times on prior workouts and today I finally had to same something. Now, you might think I'm overreacting or something, but I feel really strongly about not being called a "girl". It drives me insane! It is bad enough that my college students refer to each other as "girls and boys" all of the time, but I certainly will not be referred to as that without a confrontation. Now I'm fine with the term "ladies" or even "gals" under the right circumstances, but never "girl"...unless of course I use it to talk about my g-friends.
Here are 10 of my reasons why I should not be called or referred to as a girl:
1. I am over the age of 18.
2. I don't wear pig-tails or bows of any type.
3. I don't shop in the "girls' department" at a clothing store.
4. I do not sleep with stuffed animals.
5. I have been in a committed relationship for more than 5 years.
6. I have given birth.
7. I have a full-time job.
8. I run a house-hold.
9. I have two academic degrees.
10. It is just plain offensive!!!
Today, however, I had to call them out. One of them yelled out to us in the middle of doing renegade row pushups "great job, girls". After I finished the exercise I shook my finger at them and said, "wait a minute, we are women, not girls!!" I had heard them say this multiple times on prior workouts and today I finally had to same something. Now, you might think I'm overreacting or something, but I feel really strongly about not being called a "girl". It drives me insane! It is bad enough that my college students refer to each other as "girls and boys" all of the time, but I certainly will not be referred to as that without a confrontation. Now I'm fine with the term "ladies" or even "gals" under the right circumstances, but never "girl"...unless of course I use it to talk about my g-friends.
Here are 10 of my reasons why I should not be called or referred to as a girl:
1. I am over the age of 18.
2. I don't wear pig-tails or bows of any type.
3. I don't shop in the "girls' department" at a clothing store.
4. I do not sleep with stuffed animals.
5. I have been in a committed relationship for more than 5 years.
6. I have given birth.
7. I have a full-time job.
8. I run a house-hold.
9. I have two academic degrees.
10. It is just plain offensive!!!
And then there were two...
Thurs, March 3
5:30am - 6:30am
Bootcamp class at Life Center
Well, I think we might have scarred away the dude. He didn't show up today after telling us he would be there (chicken!). He just couldn't hack it, I guess (ha, ha!) Plus one of the other ladies couldn't come today, so it was just me and one other.
Today was chest and back day and it was a fair workout...not as good as Tuesday, however. I did go up on weights to 10's rather than 8's so that was good! I also discovered that my area of weakness is jumping. For example, I detest jumping rope and I'm not very good at jumping stairs and the Bosu for that matter. Well, today Troy brought out the box for us to jump on and off. I was in hell for a few minutes, I think! I got really dizzy going around the box so I modified and did my two minute jumps on and off the steps. Still sucked, but better. My fellow bootcamper is a champ jumper, however, but she sucks at bearcrawl stuff. I just find it so interesting how people have different strengths when it comes to fitness things. I mean, it makes sense, but I guess I used to think that if something was hard for me that it must just be universally difficult for everyone. Turns out that is not true at all! Huh, okay, did my learning for the day!
5:30am - 6:30am
Bootcamp class at Life Center
Well, I think we might have scarred away the dude. He didn't show up today after telling us he would be there (chicken!). He just couldn't hack it, I guess (ha, ha!) Plus one of the other ladies couldn't come today, so it was just me and one other.
Today was chest and back day and it was a fair workout...not as good as Tuesday, however. I did go up on weights to 10's rather than 8's so that was good! I also discovered that my area of weakness is jumping. For example, I detest jumping rope and I'm not very good at jumping stairs and the Bosu for that matter. Well, today Troy brought out the box for us to jump on and off. I was in hell for a few minutes, I think! I got really dizzy going around the box so I modified and did my two minute jumps on and off the steps. Still sucked, but better. My fellow bootcamper is a champ jumper, however, but she sucks at bearcrawl stuff. I just find it so interesting how people have different strengths when it comes to fitness things. I mean, it makes sense, but I guess I used to think that if something was hard for me that it must just be universally difficult for everyone. Turns out that is not true at all! Huh, okay, did my learning for the day!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
New shoes or no new shoes, that is the question...
Wed, March 2
5:45am, Indoor track at LifeCenter
Ran 40 minutes; Distance: 3.91 miles; Pace: 10'15"
Okay, I'm not gonna lie - this morning was rough. I felt really slow and my lower legs were sore (muscles) almost immediately when I started today. I'm thinking I might need new shoes, but I'm not sure. This current pair I got in October so technically I'd be ready for a new pair (I think I usually do every 5 to 6 months), but between Oct and beginning of January I was not running consistently. My plan is not to use this pair for the race in May, but timing wise I'm just not sure when to get them. I want to get them in enough time to break them in well before the race, but not too much time that they are not any good for May 15. I def don't want to have "new" shoes for the race...that I know is a "no-no". At the same time, I don't want to run with shoes now that are past their prime like these are starting to feel. Oh, the dilemma.
On a different note, I think I want to explore taking pills to replace my electrolytes. I'm wondering if that could be contributing to my leg soreness.
5:45am, Indoor track at LifeCenter
Ran 40 minutes; Distance: 3.91 miles; Pace: 10'15"
Okay, I'm not gonna lie - this morning was rough. I felt really slow and my lower legs were sore (muscles) almost immediately when I started today. I'm thinking I might need new shoes, but I'm not sure. This current pair I got in October so technically I'd be ready for a new pair (I think I usually do every 5 to 6 months), but between Oct and beginning of January I was not running consistently. My plan is not to use this pair for the race in May, but timing wise I'm just not sure when to get them. I want to get them in enough time to break them in well before the race, but not too much time that they are not any good for May 15. I def don't want to have "new" shoes for the race...that I know is a "no-no". At the same time, I don't want to run with shoes now that are past their prime like these are starting to feel. Oh, the dilemma.
On a different note, I think I want to explore taking pills to replace my electrolytes. I'm wondering if that could be contributing to my leg soreness.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The New Recruit
Tues, March 1
5:30am - 6:30am, Bootcamp Class at LifeCenter
We had a new recruit today in our class...it was...drumroll...a DUDE! The question was could he hang with the ladies and the answer is OH YEAH! We had a great arm workout today. Our trainer mentioned that just a few times during the hour to remind us...not that we could forget!
We did a few different things today. Our warm-up involved running stairs which was cool. (By the by - we finished today full circle with the stairs too - this time hopping them...yup). Then we dove right into abs which we usually do at the end so that was interesting...and hard. Then we sunk into what I like to call, "the arms from hell circuit". It was a mix of exercises using weights...some standing...and then a whole other circuit combining lunges and weights (the old standby!). We seemed to be running ahead of schedule...again...in spite of the new guy, so Troy made up a race for us. We did...wait for it...wheelbarrow races!!! Yes, circa 3rd of 4th grade! Your partner holds your legs in the air while you "wheelbarrow" across the floor on your hands. Remember when I said I was awesome at doing the bearcrawl exercises? Well, yes, my bearcrawl skills do transfer to the wheelbarrow race. I was partners with the dude and we totally schooled the other team. Buuyyyaaa! So fun and so easy for me for some reason. The other team didn't even make it half-way across the gym in the time it took us to win...yeah, that's right...WIN! So, yeah, the dude can stay. I admit I get a little carried away with some of these exercises...just a bit competitive, I guess. But, hey, who doesn't need a little friendly competition at the butt-crack of dawn??!! Yahoo!
5:30am - 6:30am, Bootcamp Class at LifeCenter
We had a new recruit today in our class...it was...drumroll...a DUDE! The question was could he hang with the ladies and the answer is OH YEAH! We had a great arm workout today. Our trainer mentioned that just a few times during the hour to remind us...not that we could forget!
We did a few different things today. Our warm-up involved running stairs which was cool. (By the by - we finished today full circle with the stairs too - this time hopping them...yup). Then we dove right into abs which we usually do at the end so that was interesting...and hard. Then we sunk into what I like to call, "the arms from hell circuit". It was a mix of exercises using weights...some standing...and then a whole other circuit combining lunges and weights (the old standby!). We seemed to be running ahead of schedule...again...in spite of the new guy, so Troy made up a race for us. We did...wait for it...wheelbarrow races!!! Yes, circa 3rd of 4th grade! Your partner holds your legs in the air while you "wheelbarrow" across the floor on your hands. Remember when I said I was awesome at doing the bearcrawl exercises? Well, yes, my bearcrawl skills do transfer to the wheelbarrow race. I was partners with the dude and we totally schooled the other team. Buuyyyaaa! So fun and so easy for me for some reason. The other team didn't even make it half-way across the gym in the time it took us to win...yeah, that's right...WIN! So, yeah, the dude can stay. I admit I get a little carried away with some of these exercises...just a bit competitive, I guess. But, hey, who doesn't need a little friendly competition at the butt-crack of dawn??!! Yahoo!
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