Endurance Training
Paki and I headed out this morning for a nice 5.4 mile recovery run before work. It was a little warmer and somewhat humid (at least by Tucson standards) and we were both tired. As we chit-chatted and jogged along, I noticed the sweat dripping down Paki's face. I felt like we were going slow and yet we were both so hot and tired! I got home and entered our stats into my log, and lo and behold, we were *not* running at a recovery pace! We should have been running 12-minute miles; instead we were doing 11:16/mile. Oops.
Note to self: do not eat two servings of soy & flaxseeds chips with hummus, followed by a turkey chili burrito the night before a run.
I saw Mike this morning on our run; he must have had a long one scheduled to be down in my neck of the woods! Go on over and wish him luck on his race this Sunday, and also for his upcoming San Diego Rock'N'Roll Marathon.
I need to stretch tonight! I didn't stretch enough this weekend, and my legs are letting me know. I also wore a very cute, very painful pair of flip flops yesterday. Time and time again, I set out to go shoe shopping with the intention that I will NOT waste my money on a pair of shoes that does not fit or is painful. Tell me this: why do shoes always feel great in the store, but as soon as you wear them, they hurt???
We receive the keys to our new place on Friday, yay!!! Because this weekend is the last in my "monster month" of training for S&S (come run trails with me in KY!), we decided to do the big move on Memorial Day weekend. That leaves this weekend free to get about 21 miles, woo hoo! Now whether I'm going to get them all on one day or break it up remains to be seen...I'll keep you posted. In my last training cycle (for Pemberton 50k), I ran most of my big miles in back-to-back runs (which is how I ended up with only my second-longest run at 20 miles this last weekend!). I think this time around, it would be more beneficial to do more long runs.
I have some plans rolling around in my head regarding my next training cycle (for the Soul/Sole Run 50k in October), including possible speedwork. Maybe. Can I do it without hurting myself? I don't know!
Following the Soul/Sole Run 50k, I have decided to do...drum roll, please!...THE OLD PUEBLO 50 MILE ENDURANCE RUN!!!! It will be my first 50 miler! Wow, I can't believe I'm actually going to train for a 50 MILER!!!!!!
Comments
Good luck with your 21, however you end up doing it! You sound as if you're a planner. I am...I like to decide on races well in advance. Then I can't back out.
Posted by: Sarah | May 16, 2006 12:14 PM
Angie, you are such an inspiration. The fact that none of these distances seems to intimidate you in the least amazes me.
Posted by: jkrunning | May 16, 2006 01:37 PM
Funny, I thought of you when I was running in the heat today. Wondered how you do it all the time? Wow, a 50 miler in the plans...that's cool!
Posted by: backofpack | May 16, 2006 01:52 PM
Found your Blog today and you are awesome! I hope to complete my first 50k this fall/winter.
I thought my 18 mile run was hot...at 75 degrees!!
Posted by: Brad | May 16, 2006 03:00 PM
I can't believe you're going to train for a 50-miler, either. That's awesome, Angie!!
Posted by: Anne | May 16, 2006 06:50 PM
Shoes are a curious thing. I get wiggy about wearing anything but my running shoes a few days before long runs because I'm afraid of the sore feet thing. (And my running shoes don't always go to well with the clothes . . . )
Posted by: Ginger Breadman | May 16, 2006 08:34 PM
there is no stopping you, angie!! you will be doing your first 100, your first 24 hour, your first multi-day...you can do anything :)
Posted by: matt | May 16, 2006 08:59 PM
Wow, training for a 50-miler sounds enticing, I can't wait to follow your training. If my 50K goes well I may be looking around myself.
Posted by: Jack | May 16, 2006 11:59 PM
50 miles woot woot :)
You are going to do great in ant of the races you pick I am sure of it!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 17, 2006 02:44 AM
Oh I'm so excited you're doing a 50-miler!! I'll be watching your progress! So flaxseed, hummus and the chili burrito made you a speed demon??? Shall we try it??????
Posted by: Lora | May 17, 2006 04:55 AM
Hey Angie, just want to pass onto you that...that particular weekend I have prior obligations, soooo I can't help you move. So sorry. LOL
I'm playing with you, that's the big joke in our family cuz someone is always moving, it seems.
Enjoy your remaining training runs.
Posted by: Bella | May 17, 2006 07:33 AM
Angie you are awesome! Oh and maybe you should promote S&S a little more? ;)
I'm sure running a 50 miler will be no problem for you!!
Posted by: Jessica | May 17, 2006 07:47 AM
Oh and running a 50 miler should help get you ready for the 135 miles in 5 days trip along the Superior Trail :)
Posted by: Jessica | May 17, 2006 07:52 AM
Yep, I was thinking about you too yesterdya in the heat of the day:) 11;16 pace - wow, you guys are kicking it! Best to your long weekend run!
Posted by: olga | May 17, 2006 08:23 AM
Good god, 50? Way to go Angie. Hope your crew is ready. Nice seeing you too, and thanks for the well-wishes.
Posted by: Mike Salkowski | May 17, 2006 12:55 PM
You're an animal that's all I got to say.
Posted by: Rob | May 17, 2006 04:10 PM
50 miles! Go Angie! But that doesn't surprise me, from a girl who ran a 50k race without even passing go. I'm with everyone else, we'll see you doing LITERAL cross-country runs before long!
Posted by: Liv | May 17, 2006 06:42 PM
A 50 miler! That's awesome.
Good luck with your training this weekend!
Posted by: Rae | May 20, 2006 05:44 AM