1/21- 3 miles (barefoot)
1/22- 3 miles (barefoot)
1/23- 5 miles (VFF)
1/25- 3 miles (VFF)
1/26- 12 miles (VFF)
Total: 26 miles
I went for a couple of barefoot runs this week, as my achilles issues seem to disappear when I take the shoes off. I'm still doing most of my training in VFFs and will probably do the marathon in them as I don't have time to build my plantar skin back up to do it bare. I'm also hoping the exercises my PT gave me will help with any issues I'm getting from the switch to VFFs.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Big Sur Marathon Training Week 6 of 20
Nearly back to where I need to be. If I hadn't been derailed by the flu Friday. I probably should not have even run today as I have had horrible body aches and a fever.
1/13/14: 6 miles
1/15/14: 3 miles
1/16/14: 4 miles
1/19/14: 8 miles
Total: 21 miles
1/13/14: 6 miles
1/15/14: 3 miles
1/16/14: 4 miles
1/19/14: 8 miles
Total: 21 miles
Monday, January 13, 2014
Big Sur Marathon Training Week 5 of 20
Last week was still light on the mileage due to my posterior tibia tendonitis but I think I rested the perfect amount and was able to go for a very enjoyable 6 mile trail run today. I've been resting, ice, compression, elevating, stretching, etc... and will try to really run my easy runs "easy" from now on. I have a PT appointment Thursday and hopefully they can tell me what else I can do to prevent injury while I build mileage.
Week 5 of 20:
1/7/14: 3 miles @ 9:04 min/mi pace
1/9/14: 4 miles @ 9:45 min/mi pace
1/11/14: 3 miles @ 10:09 min/mi pace
Total: 10 miles
Week 5 of 20:
1/7/14: 3 miles @ 9:04 min/mi pace
1/9/14: 4 miles @ 9:45 min/mi pace
1/11/14: 3 miles @ 10:09 min/mi pace
Total: 10 miles
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Big Sur Marathon Training Week 4
I probably ran too fast last week for my ankles because they feel horrible this week. I have an appointment with an ortho and PT clinic and have had to severely reduce my mileage. I think its several things but mainly posterior tibial tendonitis.
Two runs- 4 miles, followed by lots of pain and a few days off and 3 "ok" miles today in compression socks.
Two runs- 4 miles, followed by lots of pain and a few days off and 3 "ok" miles today in compression socks.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Big Sur Marathon Training Week 3 of 20
Still in Texas. Still running. Will be back in the Bay for the New Year.
Week 3 of 20
12/24- 3.54 miles (supposed to be 4, MapMyRun GPS went all crazy in the beginning of the run) @ 8:40 pace
12/25- 5 miles @ 8:52 pace
12/26- 3 miles @ 8:39 pace
12/28- 3 miles splits at 10:47/11:20/8:40 because I was dragging my mother-in-law's Great Pyrenees for the first two miles before I dropped him back off for the final mile.
12/29- 8 miles @ 8:54 pace
Total miles: 22.5 miles
Week 3 of 20
12/24- 3.54 miles (supposed to be 4, MapMyRun GPS went all crazy in the beginning of the run) @ 8:40 pace
12/25- 5 miles @ 8:52 pace
12/26- 3 miles @ 8:39 pace
12/28- 3 miles splits at 10:47/11:20/8:40 because I was dragging my mother-in-law's Great Pyrenees for the first two miles before I dropped him back off for the final mile.
12/29- 8 miles @ 8:54 pace
Total miles: 22.5 miles
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Big Sur Marathon Training Week 2 of 20
Late on the update! I'm visiting family deep in the heart of Texas and haven't had a chance to post last week's training (if anyone is out there reading with bated breath). I ended up skipping my speed work day because I was still dealing with my bronchitis-type cough and went to the doctor for some Symbicort and cough medicine. I probably could have run that day but my daughter was having a hard time in dance class (when I usually do my speed work) so I wasn't able to get away to run. ANYWAY, excuses, excuses right? I'm on the right track this week and hope to actually do 100% of my planned runs.
Week 2 of 20
12/18- 5 miles @ 9:17
12/19- 3 miles @ 8:42
12/21- 3 miles @ 8:43
12/22- 7 miles @ 9:15
Total: 18 miles
Felt good. Definitely getting better about getting out there (with the exception of 12/17) regardless of what else is going on in my life. 12/22 I flew out to Texas but still managed to get 7 miles in even though I really didn't feel like it. I've been running exclusively in Vibram Bikilas and they have been fine... although I am having some heel issues that I'm hoping is not plantar fasciitis. I've been trying to be conscious of shortening my stride and that seems to help. I also seem to be getting moderately faster- it's hard to slow down to what I think my training pace should be because my natural comfortable pace is around 9:15-9:30 now and that is a huge improvement from the 10:30-11:00 "easy" pace I was at least year. Thank you SF hills and speed work!
Week 2 of 20
12/18- 5 miles @ 9:17
12/19- 3 miles @ 8:42
12/21- 3 miles @ 8:43
12/22- 7 miles @ 9:15
Total: 18 miles
Felt good. Definitely getting better about getting out there (with the exception of 12/17) regardless of what else is going on in my life. 12/22 I flew out to Texas but still managed to get 7 miles in even though I really didn't feel like it. I've been running exclusively in Vibram Bikilas and they have been fine... although I am having some heel issues that I'm hoping is not plantar fasciitis. I've been trying to be conscious of shortening my stride and that seems to help. I also seem to be getting moderately faster- it's hard to slow down to what I think my training pace should be because my natural comfortable pace is around 9:15-9:30 now and that is a huge improvement from the 10:30-11:00 "easy" pace I was at least year. Thank you SF hills and speed work!
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Big Sur Training Week 1 of 20 / Music of the Day
Week 1 of Big Sur Marathon training complete! Week 1 was done in Vibram Bikilas and it went alright... time will tell how the transition back to shoes will go. I might take my invisible shoes out for a spin next week to see how they feel- I have used them for walking but never run in them because one of my toe knots were a little bothersome.
I missed one short run because I took a 20 minute afternoon nap yesterday that turned into a 3 hour nap and I woke up and it was dark at barely 5. Can't wait for the longer days to come back! I've also been dealing with a lingering upper respiratory illness and was proud I made 4/5 runs this week since my breathing is somewhat compromised and I was spitting a lot of residual lung mucous at the end of my long run today.
Week 1 of 20, Big Sur Marathon 2014
12/10- 3 miles @ 8:47
12/11- 4 miles @ 9:40
12/12- 4 miles @ 9:46
12/15- 6 miles @ 9:34
Total: 17 miles
Now, some tunes that keep me running this week (I in no way endorse any lyrics regarding driving under the influence, in fact I think the lyrics aren't promoting that at all, and I do love me some Kid Cudi featuring MGMT):
and Lorde, who is doing an AMA on Reddit as we speak:
I missed one short run because I took a 20 minute afternoon nap yesterday that turned into a 3 hour nap and I woke up and it was dark at barely 5. Can't wait for the longer days to come back! I've also been dealing with a lingering upper respiratory illness and was proud I made 4/5 runs this week since my breathing is somewhat compromised and I was spitting a lot of residual lung mucous at the end of my long run today.
Week 1 of 20, Big Sur Marathon 2014
12/10- 3 miles @ 8:47
12/11- 4 miles @ 9:40
12/12- 4 miles @ 9:46
12/15- 6 miles @ 9:34
Total: 17 miles
Now, some tunes that keep me running this week (I in no way endorse any lyrics regarding driving under the influence, in fact I think the lyrics aren't promoting that at all, and I do love me some Kid Cudi featuring MGMT):
and Lorde, who is doing an AMA on Reddit as we speak:
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