I took my first ice bath on Friday. I cannot believe I have never taken one before. After I eased myself into it, I found that it was not too bad other than my teeth were chattering. I did find that it really helped and I was not sore the following day. My husband kept telling me that I should be glad I am not a football player, since they will ice their entire bodies...ouch!!!
I took the ice bath after only running 10 miles. I am anxious to see how it feels after a 15 or 18 mile run. What is your experience with an ice bath?
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Where to Begin...
I am not even sure where to start. I was still a little sore on Monday after the half marathon on Sunday, so I took the day off from running and Ken and I rode our bikes. It had been a while since we rode them. We went to Hillsdale lake and enjoyed a 10 mile bike ride. It started to get dark at the very end, which is just a reminder that winter will be here soon.
Tuesday, I had a great run. I ran 5.25 by myself on my hilly route and stopped and picked up Kya to finish for a full 6.5 miles. Unfortunately, a dog came out and attacked us while we were running. I was fortunate not to get bit this time, but Kya did have to fight the other dog off of us. Nice, I hate when people do not have their dogs on a leash or behind a fence. I live in a neighborhood and not out in the country, so this is completely unacceptable. All of this aside, Kya and I finished the run in 58:56 including the time Kya spent fighting like a champ to protect her mommy. Kya is not a mean dog at all, but has had to protect me on more than one occasion. Last time, she had to fight off the evil cocker spaniel that bit me. Yeah, I did not know cocker spaniels could be mean either. :)
Wednesday, went to the gym and ran 4 x .25 at 7.5 miles per hour. This is getting easier. I ran a 1.5 mile warm up and half mile cool down. Kya got to go for a W-A-L-K too.
Thursday, I ran six miles and took Miss Kya for two of them. No dog attacks and I do not remember our time.
I planned to wake up early on Saturday to do a long run, but sleeping in sounded so much better! I ran 3.25 miles with Kya before heading out to go shopping with a friend.
Since I was lazy on Saturday, I was going to run 10 miles on Sunday. Did. Not. Happen. Nope, I was not feeling it at all. I got a mile from my house and my legs felt like lead. I decided that it was not worth the misery and trotted back home and was able to finish 2.5 miles.
I was mad at myself all day yesterday for the crappy running over the weekend. I finally felt better when I went home last night and ran six miles with Kya out in the drizzle. It was a lot cooler and Kya can start logging more miles with me if the cooler weather stays!
Tuesday, I had a great run. I ran 5.25 by myself on my hilly route and stopped and picked up Kya to finish for a full 6.5 miles. Unfortunately, a dog came out and attacked us while we were running. I was fortunate not to get bit this time, but Kya did have to fight the other dog off of us. Nice, I hate when people do not have their dogs on a leash or behind a fence. I live in a neighborhood and not out in the country, so this is completely unacceptable. All of this aside, Kya and I finished the run in 58:56 including the time Kya spent fighting like a champ to protect her mommy. Kya is not a mean dog at all, but has had to protect me on more than one occasion. Last time, she had to fight off the evil cocker spaniel that bit me. Yeah, I did not know cocker spaniels could be mean either. :)
Wednesday, went to the gym and ran 4 x .25 at 7.5 miles per hour. This is getting easier. I ran a 1.5 mile warm up and half mile cool down. Kya got to go for a W-A-L-K too.
Thursday, I ran six miles and took Miss Kya for two of them. No dog attacks and I do not remember our time.
I planned to wake up early on Saturday to do a long run, but sleeping in sounded so much better! I ran 3.25 miles with Kya before heading out to go shopping with a friend.
Since I was lazy on Saturday, I was going to run 10 miles on Sunday. Did. Not. Happen. Nope, I was not feeling it at all. I got a mile from my house and my legs felt like lead. I decided that it was not worth the misery and trotted back home and was able to finish 2.5 miles.
I was mad at myself all day yesterday for the crappy running over the weekend. I finally felt better when I went home last night and ran six miles with Kya out in the drizzle. It was a lot cooler and Kya can start logging more miles with me if the cooler weather stays!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Lewis and Clarke Half Marathon Race Report...
I decided to run this race a few weeks ago. My friend Laura in St. Louis mentioned that she was going to run this race and I checked my calendar and realized I could run it too! I was a little concerned about being able to run it since I had knee issues after the San Francisco Marathon, but it all worked out.
I rode the Amtrak train to St. Louis from Kansas City. I had never done this before and thought I would give it a shot. It was actually quite relaxing. I listened to my ipod and read a little bit and took in the scenery.
On Sunday morning, we woke up around 5:00 am so that we could be in St. Charles around 6:00 am. Normally, I wake up eat/drink and pee a few times before I leave home or the hotel and do not have to wait long before the start. The race did not start until 7:15, so I thought maybe I needed to drink more water. Note to self: more water means more peeing! I have never had to use a port-a-potty before a race, but I did on Sunday.
We lined up and started the race. After about a half a mile, I looked at Laura and told her that I thought I was going to pee my pants. I am not sure where this came from, since I had just gone to the bathroom. I have never had this happen to me before. Not being sure of when the first aid station would be, I did want any other Southwest Missouri girl would do, I find a large sign with bushes around it and took off for the sign so I could pee! My mom would be so proud! Laura said that when I darted, some really handsome guys were laughing and got a huge kick out of me taking off to pee. I am not sure I understand this, because I have seen more men stopping to be by bushes than at the port-a-potties!
Ah, much better. I never could catch Laura, so I just plugged away listening to my ipod. Around mile four or five, my knee started getting a little sore, but it was fine after a few more miles. There was a long incline going up to the bridge to cross the Missouri River. I saw a lot of people walking at this point. I am happy to say that I just ran right up that sucker! I really think all of the hills I have been running are finally paying off! I ended up seeing Laura around mile 10. I crossed the finish line in 2:02:18. Not my best half marathon, but I was pretty happy with it!
I would list my splits, but I have no idea how to get that information off of my Garmin!
I rode the Amtrak train to St. Louis from Kansas City. I had never done this before and thought I would give it a shot. It was actually quite relaxing. I listened to my ipod and read a little bit and took in the scenery.
On Sunday morning, we woke up around 5:00 am so that we could be in St. Charles around 6:00 am. Normally, I wake up eat/drink and pee a few times before I leave home or the hotel and do not have to wait long before the start. The race did not start until 7:15, so I thought maybe I needed to drink more water. Note to self: more water means more peeing! I have never had to use a port-a-potty before a race, but I did on Sunday.
We lined up and started the race. After about a half a mile, I looked at Laura and told her that I thought I was going to pee my pants. I am not sure where this came from, since I had just gone to the bathroom. I have never had this happen to me before. Not being sure of when the first aid station would be, I did want any other Southwest Missouri girl would do, I find a large sign with bushes around it and took off for the sign so I could pee! My mom would be so proud! Laura said that when I darted, some really handsome guys were laughing and got a huge kick out of me taking off to pee. I am not sure I understand this, because I have seen more men stopping to be by bushes than at the port-a-potties!
Ah, much better. I never could catch Laura, so I just plugged away listening to my ipod. Around mile four or five, my knee started getting a little sore, but it was fine after a few more miles. There was a long incline going up to the bridge to cross the Missouri River. I saw a lot of people walking at this point. I am happy to say that I just ran right up that sucker! I really think all of the hills I have been running are finally paying off! I ended up seeing Laura around mile 10. I crossed the finish line in 2:02:18. Not my best half marathon, but I was pretty happy with it!
I would list my splits, but I have no idea how to get that information off of my Garmin!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Busy Week...
Miss Kya with her favorite toy, the pumpkin!
I have been pretty busy this week with running. I am planning on going to St. Louis tomorrow to run in the Lewis and Clark Half Marathon with my friend Laura. It should be a lot of fun!
I was able to run my 10 miler on Saturday. It was a terrible run. I am not sure why it seemed so bad. The weather was the same as it has been, so I cannot blame it on that. At mile two I was wondering how I would even make it back home. I ran by my house at mile four and told myself to run to five miles. I ended up running seven miles and went inside and had a fun size Snickers as a snack. I thought that I could finish the last three miles on the treadmill. I walked down to the basement took one look at the treadmill, went back upstairs, and went outside and finished my run. Ten miles...done. I also took Kya for a three mile walk afterward. Lucky little husky!
We went to Springfield to see one of my friends Saturday night and I came home Sunday. I was tired on Sunday so I did not run like I had planned. I guess staying up to 1:00 am is not my thing!
I ran six miles on Monday on my hilly route. When I finished the last mile in the neighborhood, I decide to take Kya with me. Kya also got to walk three miles that day as well. Are you seeing a trend with Kya? That girl will walk or run all day! I have attached a picture of this spoiled baby.
I decided to run on the treadmill Tuesday night and was going to work on speed. Ken came down when I was at 1.5 miles and asked me if he could practice his presentation in front of me. Me, being the great wife that I am, stopped my run and went upstairs to help him out.
I pushed my speedwork (if you can even call it that) to Wednesday. I ran 3 x 400 with 400 rest in between. I ended up running five miles total. Kya walked two miles as well.
Thursday I went to the gym and ran seven miles on the treadmill. I ran the first 6.5 in one hour exactly. I took the last half a mile easy as a cool down. I also took Kya on a one mile walk. Ken went with us, so we cut our walk short.
In the morning I am off to St. Louis! Hopefully, Sunday will be a great morning to run 13.1 miles! This will be my furthest distance since the San Francisco Marathon!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Poor Little Piggy...
We have a piper down, I repeat a piper is down! Yep, we have a toenail fatality! My second toe on my right foot, has a toenail that is barely hanging on. I am used to losing toenails, but I normally lose them after a new one has grown behind it, but not this time. It looks really hot!
It looks like no pedicures for me for awhile! I have not had one since our wedding at the end of May anyway. My toenails were all kind of gross from running and I have two on my left foot that are growing back. Gross!
If you are wondering if my shoes are too small, they are not. I wear a size five shoe (yes very small, but I am only 4'10 so my feet match my body), and wear a size six running shoe and they are plenty big. I think the issues is that I curl my toes under when I run. Not sure why or how I do this, but after visiting my local running store, that is the conclusion. I just purchased toe socks by Injinji hoping that this might help. There is no help for my poor piggy though, please lets have a moment of silence....
Wednesday night running - 4.5 miles in 40:30
I had to hurry because we were taking Miss Kya to the park again to play. What a spoiled baby!
Thursday night running - 6.0 miles in 56:30 on the gym treadmill
I also did arm weights and walked Kya two miles after I got home.
It looks like no pedicures for me for awhile! I have not had one since our wedding at the end of May anyway. My toenails were all kind of gross from running and I have two on my left foot that are growing back. Gross!
If you are wondering if my shoes are too small, they are not. I wear a size five shoe (yes very small, but I am only 4'10 so my feet match my body), and wear a size six running shoe and they are plenty big. I think the issues is that I curl my toes under when I run. Not sure why or how I do this, but after visiting my local running store, that is the conclusion. I just purchased toe socks by Injinji hoping that this might help. There is no help for my poor piggy though, please lets have a moment of silence....
Wednesday night running - 4.5 miles in 40:30
I had to hurry because we were taking Miss Kya to the park again to play. What a spoiled baby!
Thursday night running - 6.0 miles in 56:30 on the gym treadmill
I also did arm weights and walked Kya two miles after I got home.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Bike Ride...
Last night Ken and I went to Hillsdale Lake to ride our bikes. Since we live in Kansas, we have to rely on small man-made lakes. I am so jealous of people that live in fun states with great trails and lots of trees and scenery. Anyway, we rode 10 miles. It was a fun little ride. I did not have time to run afterward since we took Kya to the dog park so she could play with her friends. She had such a fun time.
I do plan on running as soon as I get home tonight, which cannot come soon enough today!
I do plan on running as soon as I get home tonight, which cannot come soon enough today!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Seven Miles....
Last night I ran seven miles. I tried to incorporate as many hills as possible, which is sometimes hard to do living in flat land! Outside our neighborhood we have two streets with rolling hills. I trained on these hills for San Francisco and felt like they really helped.
I ran on the one street with the two biggest hills last night. Kya ran the first two miles with me and had a blast! Fall cannot get here fast enough for her! What a great workout we had last night!
I ran on the one street with the two biggest hills last night. Kya ran the first two miles with me and had a blast! Fall cannot get here fast enough for her! What a great workout we had last night!
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