so i did a big run yesterday. approx 9.65km to go get the car from rossco's. as always, the first K was a bitch. i was thinking wtf did i commit to? but as the k's climbed on, i felt much better. i think i was hitting my stride 1/4 of the way in.
the weather was borderline hot. i had taken a sweater with me initially but then threw it off as soon as i stepped out the front door. as it was, i was pretty warm and sweaty for the duration of the run.
had mild pains in my shins and knees yesterday following the run, but otherwise felt fine. the slower pace is really doing wonders. walked shoulten hill which is about 600m. couldnt tell you the incline, i just know that my calves would be screaming 1/2 way up. i will incorporate more hills into my runs at a later date. most likely i'll do them in conjunction with smaller runs, not a big assed one. i have noticed more discomfort in my shins and knees on hills. declines are definitely more of a bitch. yes, a nice speed bonus, but the pounding is murder.
i did the run in an hour, walking included. from there, i think that i could potentially be on pace to do 10k in an hour. i'm not trying to run the next great marathon by any stretch, but i'm thinking that if i threw in the extra 350m and substitiuted the incline for a flat run, i'd be running 10k/hr. it makes me wonder if my pace has slowed at all from three years ago or not. i used to do 10 in approx 55~ish mins, so i mustnt have slowed that much. hmmm. i still think that i've slowed enough to make or carry on a conversation. it takes me less time to recover my wind than it has in the past. yes, i remain red for quite a while but at least i can talk.
i've been noticing rubbing along my underarms from tank tops. stuff you'd never think about going day to day until you start doing a few extra k's and realising that holy shit, it burns. i happen to have a mole on the under side of my right arm that was irritated by the rubbing of the fabric. note to self: find better fitting tops.
i need some stuff with breathability and a snug fit which covers my torso so it's not rolling up over my *delicious* muffin top area. i hate having wardrobe malfunctions when exercising. there's nothing worse than having to tug underwear out of one's ass or straighten a tank top as it slides upward over the fun zone. hate that. and i learned my lesson early over shoelaces: double tie them and there wont be trips or annoying stops to adjust.
i'm going to be on the hunt for running gear. i have some running skorts but i suspect i'll have difficulty with chafing on my wonder thighs. i just read that applying olive oil is one way to prevent rubbing. if i switch my gear, i most definitely will consider that tactic. i have a great book called the complete book of running for women (kowalchik) which has been a valuable resource. it addresses training, nutrition, injury prevention, and addresses marathons. it's becoming my bible of sorts.
what is my ultimate goal in all this? i'm not sure. i want to keep to doing 2 runs per week and limit it because of my knees. any more than that, combined with squats and lunges at the gym, and i'm apt to be in a wheelchair. for now i'll keep my 7-10k/run and see what happens. ultimately tho and most secretly, it would be great to work up to a 1/2 marathon and see if i can do it. see? once you start and you reach that carrot, you want to keep going!! so it's been a private goal to do 10k without vomiting (and i'm happy to report there was no vomity feelings or obnoxious burping all day long after running), so now that i'm nearing that goal, i would like to increase the distance. i think that also means that i'm going to have to run more than just twice a week. i'm going to have to see about that. i may just incorporate more cross training into the mix, aside from yoga, bollywood dancing, and weight/aerobics classes. if i do some cycling i think i will get some positive training, both strength wise and cardio vascular.
so long story short, i think i'd like to be able to run a 1/2 marathon by 40. yes, i know i have a long time, but that makes me feel a little less pressured about it. i have time to train and log kilometres slowly. i like that, as opposed to giving myself an eight week deadline to make it. if i get to 15k this summer, i will be quite satisfied. i can build on the rest. i'm even contemplating getting a treadmill for the off weather months, but it will depend on how much running i do this season. i figure i can probably run up till november or into december.
lots of stuff to contemplate. for now, it's going to be one foot in front of the next.
so i did a big run yesterday. approx 9.65km to go get the car from rossco's. as always, the first K was a bitch. i was thinking wtf did i commit to? but as the k's climbed on, i felt much better. i think i was hitting my stride 1/4 of the way in.
the weather was borderline hot. i had taken a sweater with me initially but then threw it off as soon as i stepped out the front door. as it was, i was pretty warm and sweaty for the duration of the run.
had mild pains in my shins and knees yesterday following the run, but otherwise felt fine. the slower pace is really doing wonders. walked shoulten hill which is about 600m. couldnt tell you the incline, i just know that my calves would be screaming 1/2 way up. i will incorporate more hills into my runs at a later date. most likely i'll do them in conjunction with smaller runs, not a big assed one. i have noticed more discomfort in my shins and knees on hills. declines are definitely more of a bitch. yes, a nice speed bonus, but the pounding is murder.
i did the run in an hour, walking included. from there, i think that i could potentially be on pace to do 10k in an hour. i'm not trying to run the next great marathon by any stretch, but i'm thinking that if i threw in the extra 350m and substitiuted the incline for a flat run, i'd be running 10k/hr. it makes me wonder if my pace has slowed at all from three years ago or not. i used to do 10 in approx 55~ish mins, so i mustnt have slowed that much. hmmm. i still think that i've slowed enough to make or carry on a conversation. it takes me less time to recover my wind than it has in the past. yes, i remain red for quite a while but at least i can talk.
i've been noticing rubbing along my underarms from tank tops. stuff you'd never think about going day to day until you start doing a few extra k's and realising that holy shit, it burns. i happen to have a mole on the under side of my right arm that was irritated by the rubbing of the fabric. note to self: find better fitting tops.
i need some stuff with breathability and a snug fit which covers my torso so it's not rolling up over my *delicious* muffin top area. i hate having wardrobe malfunctions when exercising. there's nothing worse than having to tug underwear out of one's ass or straighten a tank top as it slides upward over the fun zone. hate that. and i learned my lesson early over shoelaces: double tie them and there wont be trips or annoying stops to adjust.
i'm going to be on the hunt for running gear. i have some running skorts but i suspect i'll have difficulty with chafing on my wonder thighs. i just read that applying olive oil is one way to prevent rubbing. if i switch my gear, i most definitely will consider that tactic. i have a great book called the complete book of running for women (kowalchik) which has been a valuable resource. it addresses training, nutrition, injury prevention, and addresses marathons. it's becoming my bible of sorts.
what is my ultimate goal in all this? i'm not sure. i want to keep to doing 2 runs per week and limit it because of my knees. any more than that, combined with squats and lunges at the gym, and i'm apt to be in a wheelchair. for now i'll keep my 7-10k/run and see what happens. ultimately tho and most secretly, it would be great to work up to a 1/2 marathon and see if i can do it. see? once you start and you reach that carrot, you want to keep going!! so it's been a private goal to do 10k without vomiting (and i'm happy to report there was no vomity feelings or obnoxious burping all day long after running), so now that i'm nearing that goal, i would like to increase the distance. i think that also means that i'm going to have to run more than just twice a week. i'm going to have to see about that. i may just incorporate more cross training into the mix, aside from yoga, bollywood dancing, and weight/aerobics classes. if i do some cycling i think i will get some positive training, both strength wise and cardio vascular.
so long story short, i think i'd like to be able to run a 1/2 marathon by 40. yes, i know i have a long time, but that makes me feel a little less pressured about it. i have time to train and log kilometres slowly. i like that, as opposed to giving myself an eight week deadline to make it. if i get to 15k this summer, i will be quite satisfied. i can build on the rest. i'm even contemplating getting a treadmill for the off weather months, but it will depend on how much running i do this season. i figure i can probably run up till november or into december.
lots of stuff to contemplate. for now, it's going to be one foot in front of the next.
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