I Run Like A Girl

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Location:

St. George,UT,

Member Since:

Nov 05, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

I have ran 20 marathons. Utah Grand Slam 2003, PR's Swiss Days 5k 2008 19:48 Spectrum 10k 2008 39:08, HobbleCreek 1/2 2008 1:24:18 , SGM 2009 3:00:27

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub 3:00 marathon and sub 1:24 half marathon in 2010 but not put too much pressure on myself and ENJOY running!

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep improving on my running and race times but at the same time be able to keep it very enjoyable!

Run a sub 3 marathon 2010

"No matter how good you get, you can always get better, and that's the exciting part" Tiger Woods (Haha, posted this quote when I started the blog and now it makes me laugh)

Personal:

Married for 6 years to a very supportive husband .Work part time as a dental hygienist in SG, UT. Just had first baby boy June 6 2009 and love being a mommy!

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Wed, Dec 05, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
6.42	4.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.42

So I feel like I am kinda in slump, we usually go 8-10 on wed. Both of us were feeling sluggish so we took the shorter route. I know we should have just sucked it up and went the whole thing but sometimes you should need to cut it short and hop back into bed . The past 2 weeks I have just not had the greatest runs and I have to give myself major pep talks each morning to get out to run.Not that I dont want to run but I just want to stay in my warm bed and sleep! It seems like every once in awhile I go through this and then I am back to normal after it runs its course. I will try to back out today after work to at least get 8 in but will see...

After our run I had about 50 minutes til I had to start getting ready for work so I put back on my pj's and cozy robe and hopped back into bed but forgot to turn my alarm on, needless to say I woke up late and had seriousley rush to make it in time and you can tell by looks of me today:)

So I made it back out tonight to finish my miles, it would have made it alot easier and more time efficient if I would have done it this morning. I had a great run tonight, felt fantastic with just a little tightness in my hammy which warmed up quick. Warmed up the first mile taking it easy and then my splits were 7:00, 6:55, 7:05, 7:31 with an avg of 7:21. I ran a 1.8 mile loop around my neighborhood and then headed out a little ways and did little over 3 miles. Now I can really put on my PJ's and go to bed! (missed my usual weights on wed nights because of my laziness this morning)

Comments

From andee on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 13:52:03

It's nice to know that other people fight the same battle I do in the morning. The thought of going out in the cold just isn't fun. Good job getting out there anyway!

Briggs just saw your picture and wants to say hi! Have a great day!!

From Christi on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 14:03:28

Ditto- glad to know I'm not the only one who struggles getting out of bed. Its Dec. for heaven sakes. This has to be the hardest month of the year! I think you're doing awesome, give yourself a pat on the back!

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 14:16:51

Ok, here is the pep talk you were looking forward to. Your day must not end until you've run 8 miles. 8 miles of running on any day Monday - Saturday is a given. What varies is the pace. If you feel good, run a bit faster. If you do not, run slower. If you indeed are so off that you cannot or it would not be good for your health to run 8 miles at 9:30 pace, I suggest you are too sick to do anything else that day and should stay in bed all day long. If you feel good enough to go to work, you are healthy enough to run 8 miles at 9:30 pace!

When you increase mileage you should expect some sluggishness on some days, and even some weeks. This is normal. Some days I start my runs at slower than 9:00 pace, and do not feel like going any faster. It takes me as long as 4 miles before I feel inclined to run 7:15 pace. Then everything is fine towards the end of the run - jogging pace feels easy, race pace feels very doable. Do not let that sluggishness mislead you. Review the Top Ten Training Mistakes article at the link above.

From Jody on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 15:13:30

Great job getting your run in! I think the struggle to get it done is contagious and several of us are fighting it right now. I remember you telling me when I was struggling a while ago that it get's better . I know it will get better for you.

Did you go to dinner last night with my Mom & Dad? I cannot believe my dad sat in a saddle - I wish I had been there to witness history!

From Mik'L on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 17:12:39

Good job getting out. Sasha already gave a good pep talk, so I'll forgo my speech ;) I do love getting back in bed after a run though! It is really hard for me to get up in the winter...I'm struggling with that right now.

BTW, it sounds like you went to Texas Roadhouse last night? Yum!

From marciej on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 17:28:09

Im glad Im not the only one that is struggling right now! I feel like Im Little Miss Negative. My husband decided that me and him would like to be Bears in our next life so we can hibernate in the winters:)

Sasha-thank you for the "pep talk"! It was well needed. You always put things in perspective and I will get "ALL" my miles done. Thank you for commenting!

Mik'L- Yes Texas Roadhouse is the best! We go there frequently-I love their LOADED sweet pototos mmm..mmm

Jody and Andee, I wish you could have seen your dad, it was hilarious! We were all afraid to tell the waiter so we didnt but then your dad was opening a card and the waiter so him and asked if it was his b-day, we all said nooo! But then the waiter came back with his crew to get him saddled up. It was a moment to remember!

From Jamie on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 18:27:55

Marcie, I know the feeling. Upon arriving to meet my running pals this morning at 5am and not finding them, I had contemplated going home and crawling into bed. They found me and I am so glad that I got my 8 miles in...sore-throat and all. Get out there and get your 8 miles! You only need another 2.75 and when you look at it that way, it's not so bad. (Having Sasha in the back of my mind keeps me much more committed and motivated.) Keep truckin'. Oh, and will you please send some of your warm(er) weather up my way PLEASE!

From Jamie on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 22:00:30

Thanks so much! I did get back out and ended up doing 5.27 miles more and so happy I did. Oh the blog has helped me so much! The spring and summer I have no issues getting up, its always this time of year (burn out from summer racing and cold weather...I know its not that cold here) But again thank you for commenting and I will for sure be hearing Sasha in my head too!!!

From Marciej on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 22:02:51

Sorry Jamie, I think I typed your name in instead of mine...so that comment above is from me not you...

From Jody on Wed, Dec 05, 2007 at 23:17:21

Way to go Marcie! I am not surprised you got back out, you are so dedicated.

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