Marathon Monday!

[runaways]

I know it's late, but I couldn't bring myself to start this thread til I had knocked out my 22 miles today. But now I am officially tapering! It's kind of bittersweet - my last marathon for probably a couple years at least is less than 3 weeks away. Anyway. 

What's your race and when?


How did you do with training over the holidays? Let's not even talk about nutrition....I was very very bad.


It's almost the New Year! Any thoughts on the progress you've made over the past year? Any big resolutions for 2014?

[runaways]

What's your race and when?
I will start. Running Houston, 1/19 (less than three weeks and I know I already said that but holy shit).

How did you do with training over the holidays? Let's not even talk about nutrition....I was very very bad.
Training went well over the holidays. I nailed all my runs minus the one Saturday that I cut slightly short, my paces are still coming down, etc. Unfortunately whatever was wrong with me yesterday threw a small wrench in things but it hasn't caused any major problems. I also am feeling compelled to AW my 22 miler today - it was night and day from my 20 2 weeks ago. Overall pace 9:04, the last 12 averaged to 8:46 so slightly faster than race pace. I have redeemed myself, and I feel really good about this race as I head into my taper.

It's almost the New Year! Any thoughts on the progress you've made over the past year? Any big resolutions for 2014?
I have lots of things to say about my running over the past year, but I'm not sure how to sum it all up except to say that I am a completely different runner now. I've had a few frustrating experiences where I haven't performed the way I thought I could, but I think that overall I have far exceeded my own expectations, which is a fantastic feeling. I also have been posting on the board for just about a year, and I'm so glad I decided to start. I love the community here.

No real resolutions for 2014, but I cannot wait to get back to the gym regularly. I've managed to lose 5-10 pounds since August, depending on what day I weigh myself, and I'd like to take off the remaining 5-10. I also want to have a plan in place for after my February half, which is the last race I have scheduled at the moment, so that I don't just fall apart.

[tuggyruns]

What's your race and when?
Napa Valley Marathon, March 2. 




How did you do with training over the holidays? Pretty good. Until I got super sick Christmas night- been out ever since...that's 5 days for those that aren't counting (I missed exactly .5 mid week long runs, one short run and one weekend long run...to be exact). Hoping to make my comeback tomorrow. 




It's almost the New Year! Any thoughts on the progress you've made over the past year? Any big resolutions for 2014?
I'm happy to be relatively healthy. I'm in a much better state of mind about taking care of my whole body. 

My biggest resolution: run for the love of running. Run by feel, and love to run. 

[clseale]

How did the 22 miler go, runaways? Are you feeling any better? Congrats on making it to another taper. 6 more days and I'll happily join you !

Town of Celebration Marathon-1/26/14

Everything about this past week was a failure. Lol I did OK with running over the Thanksgiving holiday, though. I 'll also do well for New Year's.

Overall, I had a pretty great year. I had some setbacks, but it's going down as a successful year. My main H&F resolutions are to hopefully BQ, and break 1:40 for a half. For non H&F, I'd like to pay off my car in the first half if the year (this will be almost 2 yrs early since we doubled up) & then take that & triple up on my undergrad loan to get that paid off sooner, get more into the analytics side of my job, take another big trip with DH (looking good for Italy in Sept), and take the GMAT.

eta: Just saw your response. Holy shit, you're going to kill it! I told you it would be better than your 20! 

[runblondie26]

Dec 30, 2013 18:52:20 GMT -5 runaways said:

I know it's late, but I couldn't bring myself to start this thread til I had knocked out my 22 miles today. But now I am officially tapering! It's kind of bittersweet - my last marathon for probably a couple years at least is less than 3 weeks away. Anyway. 

Awesome! What a great confidence booster!

[runaways]

Dec 30, 2013 20:49:01 GMT -5 clseale said:

How did the 22 miler go, runaways? Are you feeling any better? Congrats on making it to another taper. 6 more days and I'll happily join you !

Town of Celebration Marathon-1/26/14

Everything about this past week was a failure. Lol I did OK with running over the Thanksgiving holiday, though. I 'll also do well for New Year's.

Overall, I had a pretty great year. I had some setbacks, but it's going down as a successful year. My main H&F resolutions are to hopefully BQ, and break 1:40 for a half. For non H&F, I'd like to pay off my car in the first half if the year (this will be almost 2 yrs early since we doubled up) & then take that & triple up on my undergrad loan to get that paid off sooner, get more into the analytics side of my job, take another big trip with DH (looking good for Italy in Sept), and take the GMAT.

eta: Just saw your response. Holy shit, you're going to kill it! I told you it would be better than your 20! 

Yes, yes you did. And from now on I will believe you. I was terrified of that run.

[runblondie26]

Training for Boston (4/21)

Everything went decently this week, as I'm still working to rebuild. Ran 24 miles, did a total of 2 hours on the elliptical, and took 1 spin class. Longest single run was 6 miles.

I feel otherwise normal physically, then I go out and run. I'm instantly reminded how out of shape I am. I try to remind myself DS is only 6 weeks old, but I still have negative self-talk. I need to stop being so hard on myself, but knowing a marathon is looming in the next 3 months isn't helping.

Edit: Re-reading my post, somebody give me some cheese to go with my whine. This board is my place to vent on H&F stuff.

[kams]

Dec 30, 2013 21:01:51 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

Training for Boston (4/21)

Everything went decently this week, as I'm still working to rebuild. Ran 24 miles, did a total of 2 hours on the elliptical, and took 1 spin class. Longest single run was 6 miles.

I feel otherwise normal physically, then I go out and run. I'm instantly reminded how out of shape I am. I try to remind myself DS is only 6 weeks old, but I still have negative self-talk. I need to stop being so hard on myself, but knowing a marathon is looming in the next 3 months isn't helping.

Edit: Re-reading my post, somebody giver some cheese to go with my whine. This board is my place to vent on H&F stuff.

You're incredible!

[runaways]

Dec 30, 2013 21:01:51 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

Training for Boston (4/21)

Everything went decently this week, as I'm still working to rebuild. Ran 24 miles, did a total of 2 hours on the elliptical, and took 1 spin class. Longest single run was 6 miles.

I feel otherwise normal physically, then I go out and run. I'm instantly reminded how out of shape I am. I try to remind myself DS is only 6 weeks old, but I still have negative self-talk. I need to stop being so hard on myself, but knowing a marathon is looming in the next 3 months isn't helping.

Edit: Re-reading my post, somebody giver some cheese to go with my whine. This board is my place to vent on H&F stuff.

Lol you and everyone else. I sound like I have a totally bipolar attitude toward running based on my posts around here - I'm either really upset or really happy. 

And I know it's easier said than done, but as you said yourself you're only 6 weeks PP. You're going to be just fine. You were in great shape before and it will come back. I think the hardest part is getting started again.

[clseale]

Dec 30, 2013 21:01:51 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

Edit: Re-reading my post, somebody giver some cheese to go with my whine. This board is my place to vent on H&F stuff.

Pssshhh, please. That didn't even register on my radar as a whine. I'm surprised one of you hasn't lovingly told me to stfu up yet, because I've said it to myself with all of my gripes. It's what we're here for. 

You are amazing. You said it, but I'll say it too, you birthed a human 6 wks ago! You're just getting back into it, and you're going to be just fine. The fact that you're even signed up for a marathon this soon is incredible. I'm sure it's frustrating/discouraging, but the good news is that even on an off day, after 9 months of pregnancy & 6 weeks of post-partum, you're probably still a beast & running circles around us. Lol 

[cinco]

Dec 30, 2013 18:52:20 GMT -5 runaways said:

What's your race and when?

Boston, 4/21


How did you do with training over the holidays? Let's not even talk about nutrition....I was very very bad.

Yes, my eating habits leave a bit to be desired, lol. Training is going fine. I took a couple weeks off strength training, but restarted yesterday. I thought I was taking it easy, but I'm so sore. Eh.


It's almost the New Year! Any thoughts on the progress you've made over the past year? Any big resolutions for 2014?


I've made no progress over the past year. Well, that's not true. I'm mentally stronger since recovering from my injury, and I'm enjoying my gym classes. I have work out friends! I guess I'm having more fun, in general. PR's aren't everything. BUT, I still want one in 2014

[runblondie26]

Thanks for the virtual hugs

It doesn't help that I read all these running forums and blogs where women seem to have their pre-baby body and speed back about 2 seconds after giving birth. My rational side knows I'm being ridiculous trying to meet that standard. I think DD was around 10 months old before I was at a similar activity level to where I'm at now, so I'm already ahead. Unfortunately, the rational side doesn't always win out over the emotional one.

[jamalynn]

Dec 31, 2013 8:14:07 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

Thanks for the virtual hugs

It doesn't help that I read all these running forums and blogs where women seem to have their pre-baby body and speed back about 2 seconds after giving birth. My rational side knows I'm being ridiculous trying to meet that standard. I think DD was around 10 months old before I was at a similar activity level to where I'm at now, so I'm already ahead. Unfortunately, the rational side doesn't always win out over the emotional one.

I know it's hard after giving birth to just want to get back into the swing, believe me. You are doing great though. I am sure you will kill it in April. 

[jamalynn]

Albany, 3/1

I kept all my runs in so far so that is good. I was sick a few days, but made up for my lack of eating over the weekend.

I have made good progress this year. I ran a tough mudder and have started training for my first marathon. Ran a lot more miles in general too!

Happy New Year H&F!

[cinco]

Dec 31, 2013 8:14:07 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

Thanks for the virtual hugs

It doesn't help that I read all these running forums and blogs where women seem to have their pre-baby body and speed back about 2 seconds after giving birth. My rational side knows I'm being ridiculous trying to meet that standard. I think DD was around 10 months old before I was at a similar activity level to where I'm at now, so I'm already ahead. Unfortunately, the rational side doesn't always win out over the emotional one.

You are doing great. It took me 20 months to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight, and I'm still waiting for those PR's I start to get some momentum, and then we get a wave of stomach viruses, or the toddler has yet another sleep strike. I'm trying to give myself more pats on the back for just making it through the day. This parenting job is never ending, lol. I am rambling now, but I think my point was those bloggers are freaks of nature and not the norm, or they have husbands that don't travel or work a billion hours, or family nearby! etc. etc. And, did I mention already that you are doing great?! 

[thom]

Nice work all! I think in several more weeks I can start jumping into this thread. In the meantime I'm still hunting for a marathon plan & trying to decide how many weeks I can handle being "in training" for. I'm thinking 14-16 max for sanity sake.

[clseale]

Dec 31, 2013 13:02:18 GMT -5 thom said:

Nice work all! I think in several more weeks I can start jumping into this thread. In the meantime I'm still hunting for a marathon plan & trying to decide how many weeks I can handle being "in training" for. I'm thinking 14-16 max for sanity sake.

I never do more than a 16 wk plan. I'm wrapping up a 12 wk plan, but that's only because that's all of the time I had. I really like the 16wk timeframe. It usually starts with a 10 miler though, so if you are where you can jump in at 12, it could be shorter.

[blndsnbrdr]

I'm a day late but I want to play!

What's your race and when? Currently focusing on the Quad Rock 50M on May 10th.

How did you do with training over the holidays? Pretty good actually. Was no officially training scheduled but I went on a 9-11mi (fighting with Garmin) trail run on Xmas day with MAYBE 14mi planned tomorrow for 2014. We'll see...

Any thoughts on the progress you've made over the past year? Amazing things happened this past year. I learned a lot about myself and truly feel like a runner, tho I've been running for years. I'm loving the trails and where they are taking me.

Any big resolutions for 2014? Survive 50M and 100M races...without hating myself during the training! That last training bit may be the most challenging!

[hannahb]

Dec 30, 2013 21:01:51 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

Training for Boston (4/21)

Everything went decently this week, as I'm still working to rebuild. Ran 24 miles, did a total of 2 hours on the elliptical, and took 1 spin class. Longest single run was 6 miles.

I feel otherwise normal physically, then I go out and run. I'm instantly reminded how out of shape I am. I try to remind myself DS is only 6 weeks old, but I still have negative self-talk. I need to stop being so hard on myself, but knowing a marathon is looming in the next 3 months isn't helping.

Edit: Re-reading my post, somebody give me some cheese to go with my whine. This board is my place to vent on H&F stuff.

I get it. I am happy I'm running again but I am sooo stinking slow (for me). I keep having to remind myself it's been over a year (fertility treatments, pregnancy) that I have done any legit speed work. Not to mention I've had 2 major surgeries in said year. I've found the mileage hasn't been that hard to regain but the pace has been. I'm no where near where I used to be. Just the other day I thought I was running fast and I looked at my garmin and wasn't even cracking 9 min. You had major abdominal surgery and are running a mere 6 weeks afterwards!