Start: 4:42am
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:01:58 - 4 miles - 15:29
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/75531307
Thoughts: My left Achilles has been giving me a hard time. It only pinches a little during long runs, but it's been "creaking" during the day. Besides being annoying, it worries me that it may lead to something worse if I don't take care of it. From what I've read most people suggest taking 2 weeks off running, but at this point I can't afford to do that. My miles are really ramping up and if I skip two weeks I will not be able to complete the runs the following week and would probably injure myself. So, I've added some stretches for my Achilles as well as eccentric heel raises and icing twice a day. I also walked these four miles instead of running. I'm hoping that the four days off from running will be enough to prevent injury from my 15 miler on Saturday. Good news though, my Brooks Green Silence showed up today. Oh, and 300 miles total training distance!
Total Training Distance: 300.15 miles
Total Training Time: 2D 4:23:26
Showing posts with label Icy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Icy. Show all posts
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Day 133
Start: 12:13pm
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:57:55 - 9.8 miles - 12:02
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/73670069
Thoughts: This run was after run the Irish Road Rover 5k, where I had a pretty quick time. I paid for that quick time. My hips hurt from the beginning and my pace was slow throughout. Where Back Bay wasn't muddy it was wet, and where it wasn't wet it was icy. By about mile 7 I was ready to quit, but I kept pushing through. I tried to measure my run out so I ended back at my car at 10 miles but came up a little short. I would have finished those 0.2 miles but it was getting too close to boat time. I run the next two days, hopefully I recover before next weekend's long run.
Total Training Distance: 262.14 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 21:39:15
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:57:55 - 9.8 miles - 12:02
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/73670069
Thoughts: This run was after run the Irish Road Rover 5k, where I had a pretty quick time. I paid for that quick time. My hips hurt from the beginning and my pace was slow throughout. Where Back Bay wasn't muddy it was wet, and where it wasn't wet it was icy. By about mile 7 I was ready to quit, but I kept pushing through. I tried to measure my run out so I ended back at my car at 10 miles but came up a little short. I would have finished those 0.2 miles but it was getting too close to boat time. I run the next two days, hopefully I recover before next weekend's long run.
Total Training Distance: 262.14 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 21:39:15
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Day 125
Start: 7:03am
Weather: Cold, Icy, Breezy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 2:13:02 - 12 miles - 11:05
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/72319104
Thoughts: Not the best weather for a long run, at least the temperature wasn't too low. I felt real good for 6 or 7 miles and slowly lost my pace. My goal is to be able to do 10 miles at a 10:30 pace when I do my 20 mile training run, and right now that isn't doable. By the start of mile 11 I was at a crawl. I would have been able to complete a half marathon at this point, but I know I would not be able complete a full one. It's hard to believe that the long distances will get easier so completing a marathon seems possible. I just have to believe that it will happen.
Total Training Distance: 237.14 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 17:10:06
Weather: Cold, Icy, Breezy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 2:13:02 - 12 miles - 11:05
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/72319104
Thoughts: Not the best weather for a long run, at least the temperature wasn't too low. I felt real good for 6 or 7 miles and slowly lost my pace. My goal is to be able to do 10 miles at a 10:30 pace when I do my 20 mile training run, and right now that isn't doable. By the start of mile 11 I was at a crawl. I would have been able to complete a half marathon at this point, but I know I would not be able complete a full one. It's hard to believe that the long distances will get easier so completing a marathon seems possible. I just have to believe that it will happen.
Total Training Distance: 237.14 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 17:10:06
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Day 102
Start: 5:16am
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 31:52 - 3 miles - 10:36
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/69121174
Thoughts: The roads were very icy so I had to wear my STABILicers, which lead to a slow pace. Looking forward to the challenge of a 9 mile run on Saturday.
Total Training Distance: 165.13 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 4:32:22
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 31:52 - 3 miles - 10:36
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/69121174
Thoughts: The roads were very icy so I had to wear my STABILicers, which lead to a slow pace. Looking forward to the challenge of a 9 mile run on Saturday.
Total Training Distance: 165.13 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 4:32:22
Monday, January 23, 2012
Day 092
Start: 5:17am
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 31:20 - 3 miles - 10:26
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/67643750
Thoughts: Nasty roads and nasty weather did not make for a great pace. I felt all around good but the combination of STABILicers and an inch of compacted snow/slush on the roads slowed me down. I'm just glad that I'm up to 15-16 miles a week and my knees aren't complaining.
Total Training Distance: 143.13 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 0:50:23
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 31:20 - 3 miles - 10:26
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/67643750
Thoughts: Nasty roads and nasty weather did not make for a great pace. I felt all around good but the combination of STABILicers and an inch of compacted snow/slush on the roads slowed me down. I'm just glad that I'm up to 15-16 miles a week and my knees aren't complaining.
Total Training Distance: 143.13 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 0:50:23
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Day 090
Start: 7:50am
Weather: Cold, Icy and Snowy
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:16:59 - 7 miles - 11:00
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/67375425
Thoughts: The perfect storm for a slow pace; long distance, icy roads, snow, STABILicers and temperature in the teens. I felt good so I thought I could do these 7 miles at a 10 minute pace, but I was mistaken. As it was, I picked up my pace at mile 5 and again in the last quarter mile to make sure my pace wasn't any higher than 11 minutes. A milestone, I broke 1 day total time in training.
Total Training Distance: 140.13 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 0:19:03
Weather: Cold, Icy and Snowy
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:16:59 - 7 miles - 11:00
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/67375425
Thoughts: The perfect storm for a slow pace; long distance, icy roads, snow, STABILicers and temperature in the teens. I felt good so I thought I could do these 7 miles at a 10 minute pace, but I was mistaken. As it was, I picked up my pace at mile 5 and again in the last quarter mile to make sure my pace wasn't any higher than 11 minutes. A milestone, I broke 1 day total time in training.
Total Training Distance: 140.13 miles
Total Training Time: 1D 0:19:03
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Day 086
Start: 5:11am
Weather: Cold, Icy and Snowy
Time/Distance/Pace: 30:23 - 3 miles - 10:08
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/66811321
Thoughts: Again I felt real good this morning. It must be because I'm finally doing well watching what I eat and my weight is real close to the 200lb mark. It was snowing which made the roads real slick and slowed my pace.
Total Training Distance: 130.13 miles
Total Training Time: 0D 22:32:53
Weather: Cold, Icy and Snowy
Time/Distance/Pace: 30:23 - 3 miles - 10:08
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/66811321
Thoughts: Again I felt real good this morning. It must be because I'm finally doing well watching what I eat and my weight is real close to the 200lb mark. It was snowing which made the roads real slick and slowed my pace.
Total Training Distance: 130.13 miles
Total Training Time: 0D 22:32:53
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Day 083
Start: 6:42am
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:04:34 - 6 miles - 10:46
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/66347728
Thoughts: This was the first of my long runs. It was also my first run this winter while wearing STABILicers. On top of that I was also sick. Considering all of that I am pretty pleased with my pace. After reading in an Outside Magazine article about stretching before workouts I've changed up my pre-run routine to be more dynamic than static stretching. I was not sore the following day, which is not to say that it helped, but it didn't hurt.
Total Training Distance: 124.13 miles
Total Training Time: 0D 21:34:09
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 1:04:34 - 6 miles - 10:46
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/66347728
Thoughts: This was the first of my long runs. It was also my first run this winter while wearing STABILicers. On top of that I was also sick. Considering all of that I am pretty pleased with my pace. After reading in an Outside Magazine article about stretching before workouts I've changed up my pre-run routine to be more dynamic than static stretching. I was not sore the following day, which is not to say that it helped, but it didn't hurt.
Total Training Distance: 124.13 miles
Total Training Time: 0D 21:34:09
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Day 076
Start: 9:16am
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 29:31 - 3 miles - 9:50
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/65290587
Thoughts: The streets were slushy and my legs were sore from yesterday's kettlebell workout, yet I still pulled a decent pace. To be truthful I had my mind on brewing and my next beer recipe for the entire run. Before I knew it the run was over.
Total Training Distance: 109.13 miles
Total Training Time: 0D 18:57:42
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 29:31 - 3 miles - 9:50
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/65290587
Thoughts: The streets were slushy and my legs were sore from yesterday's kettlebell workout, yet I still pulled a decent pace. To be truthful I had my mind on brewing and my next beer recipe for the entire run. Before I knew it the run was over.
Total Training Distance: 109.13 miles
Total Training Time: 0D 18:57:42
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Day 060
Start: 5:19am
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 24:06 - 2.5 miles - 9:38
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/63495853
Thoughts: I haven't felt very energetic this week so I wasn't looking forward to this run as much as I typically do. But, once I got going I felt pretty good and kept a nice pace. The street was covered with black ice so there was a bit of slippage. A sliver of moon was rising as I got to the east end, and it was one of those mornings that was so dark that that dark side of the moon was visible. It was quite the visual treat.
I adjusted my training calendar today. I read an article that said one of the mistakes that people make when training for a marathon is not leaving ample amount of time for recovery between their big run and marathon day. Hal Higdon's training guide leaves 3 weeks between the big run week and the marathon. This article suggested 4 weeks with a mileage of 32, 24, 16 an 8 miles. So, I removed the final week of "Spring Training" (which is a clone of the first week of "Novice 1" anyway), shifted all my weeks up to gain a week after my long run, and then adjusted the miles so they taper as suggested.
Total Training Distance: 80.61 miles
Total Training Time: 0D 14:11:55
Weather: Cold, Icy and Clear
Time/Distance/Pace: 24:06 - 2.5 miles - 9:38
RunKeeper: http://runkeeper.com/user/cadebro/activity/63495853
Thoughts: I haven't felt very energetic this week so I wasn't looking forward to this run as much as I typically do. But, once I got going I felt pretty good and kept a nice pace. The street was covered with black ice so there was a bit of slippage. A sliver of moon was rising as I got to the east end, and it was one of those mornings that was so dark that that dark side of the moon was visible. It was quite the visual treat.
I adjusted my training calendar today. I read an article that said one of the mistakes that people make when training for a marathon is not leaving ample amount of time for recovery between their big run and marathon day. Hal Higdon's training guide leaves 3 weeks between the big run week and the marathon. This article suggested 4 weeks with a mileage of 32, 24, 16 an 8 miles. So, I removed the final week of "Spring Training" (which is a clone of the first week of "Novice 1" anyway), shifted all my weeks up to gain a week after my long run, and then adjusted the miles so they taper as suggested.
Total Training Distance: 80.61 miles
Total Training Time: 0D 14:11:55
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