March 16th, 2009
Yesterday was an interesting 15. The bulk of it was strangely light-footed and comfortable – unexpected, considering I’d raced the day before. But then around mile 12, I got a tweak in my upper quad and had to stop a couple times to try and stretch it out. Just when I was thinking I was indestructible, lol.
So the next couple days are penciled in but subject to change depending on if my leg feels anything but fabulous. Today I’ve got an easy 8 9, but I’m skipping the scheduled hill sprints to make sure the tweak settles down.
Tomorrow, I’m scheduled for a speed session aimed at my 5K on Saturday (1200 @ 5K pace, then 6 x 400 @ 5k pace w/1min. recoveries for all). If there’s a semblance of discomfort left, I’ll skip it, just run easy. I can afford to miss a hard workout considering how regular I’ve been the past couple months and also, this will be my third race this month! However, if all is well (as I expect it to be) I’ll do the session because some race pace practice would be useful.
Other than that, the rest of the week will look like the previous one; 11 easy on Wednesday, two more shorter easy runs on Thurs/Fri and the 5K on Saturday, then 16 on Sunday.
Pushups/Chinups: I’m repeating week 5 of the pushup challenge – I felt like my form got kind of half-assed last week. Wait, scratch that, on second thought, I’m going to do Week 5, day One for a full week, then day Two and Three for a week each before moving to the final week. As for the chinup bar, I haven’t put it together yet, so that’s on the agenda for today. Then I’ll probably stare at it for another two days.
Food: Drumroll please…a few days ago I stopped logging food into dailyplate.com. I’ve been at it since the last week of December and it has been a wonderful tool (it literally taught me to eat so much healthier) but now I’m ready to cut loose and hope I stay status quo.
I’m unashamed to say I haven’t made it to that final goal of 114 lbs, hovering instead between 116-117.5, but I’ve lost several inches and 2% of my bodyfat, so I’m satisfied. That said, I might still make it down to 114 since I haven’t been eating maintenance level and it’s new muscle that’s been slowing the scale. Time will tell.
Meanwhile, there’s a 4oz box of Jelly Bellys on the counter that a friend brought over last night. Though I’ve had occasional sugary treats and almost nightly fat-free ice cream, I haven’t dared had Jelly Bellys in the house since December. It’ll be enlightening to see, after I maul open the box in what surely will be a desperate display of pathetic sugar jonesing, how much I’ll hate myself in the morning. Life’s challenges: they never end, do they?
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Great job on the weight loss. You’ll probably go into a coma after the jelly bellys. THey have margarita flavored ones. Yummah!
How about a reward system? One J.B. per 5 pushups or something like that.
I’m with you on the treats! I literally lock up treats in my vehicle when I buy them. My worst time is in the evenings, so I make it very inconvenient to have any type of access to them. Pretty much sucks to run outside in Michigan in single digit temps to get a treat. Not to say I haven’t done it, but it does make it a bit more difficult. I’m going to have to find another trick for the summer, as it would be nothing to hop on out to my vehicle. Anyhow, I think I’ve asked you this before, but is there anywhere I can find info about the Hudson running plan/plans on-line. I was thinking that you told me it was really only spelled out clearly in a book, but can’t remember. I’m really contemplating what plan to use to train for my second full. I will begin trainging for that in May. It seems everytime I get anywhere near 50 MPW I have major issues with my knee. Thanks for any info, again, on this.
hmm.. sugar coma!
great job on the weight loss & training!
Heidi, there isn’t really, though if you do a search for “Brad Hudson” you might find some articles (I think he writes some for Running Times and Runners World). Do be careful though if you’re dealing with an injury, I think his workouts are pretty tough, intensity-wise. Not to say you shouldn’t go for it, but to make sure you tailor it to any weaknesses. Too funny about hiding your goodies in your vehicle.
You are doing so well on your weight/fitness! I am still hovering in the 130s. So sad. I lost all my discipline when it comes to calories. With regard to easing up on the harder workouts when you’re feeling those niggling “not quite injuries,” good call! You ARE fit enough that easing off a bit to give the issue a rest will not hurt you. I wish I had done that several months back when I first started to get those little feelings. Live and learn!
Glorybelle, I wish I could turn the clock back for you, to where you never had that injury. So happy you’re back in the game, girl.