Feb
2013

Weekly Workouts, February 4-10, 2013

categories: Half Marathon Training

Workouts this week:

Tuesday  – 6 x 800 (90 sec RI)
Done.

Thursday – 2 miles easy, 3 miles @ short tempo, 1 mile easy
Done.

Saturday – Half Marathon

Did not run on Saturday but instead ran the Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Petersburg Half Marathon on Sunday.

Total ran this week was 24.88.

I love this week’s speed workouts!  I kept them interesting by alternating speeds on the treadmill (7, 7.1, and 7.2).  It sure made the time go much faster.

I had a great run on Thursday too.  Short tempo speeds were 6.6, 6.7, and 6.8 and I alternated the speed after each song.  Before I knew it, I was done and that’s how I like it!

The half marathon on Sunday was alright.  It didn’t go as well as I planned. Oh well.  A wise person told me “Sometimes we just have our days, I guess. Onward and upward!”

Next race is the Little Rock Half Marathon on March 3. Should be fun!

Just Keep Running!


Feb
2013

Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Petersburg Expo

categories: Running

What a beautiful day in St. Petersburg! I arrived about 11:30 am, called SuperShuttle, and was on my way to St. Pete before I could blink!

Unfortunately, my good luck did not last long.  I arrived at the hotel and was told that my room reservation was cancelled.  What!?!?  I did not understand. Apparently, when I made my reservation back in December I did not guarantee it with a credit card number.  Supposedly, the hotel called me in January and left several messages.  Since I did not call back they took the liberty of canceling the reservation.  Did they notify me?  Absolutely not!!  Well, I was so upset that I just started to cry.  Long story short, the hotel was able to get me a room for the night.  A suite!  For the same price as a two bed room.

My room was not ready so I went out to lunch and had some delicious sushi. There was a special for $5 bloody marys and mimosas.  I almost ordered a mimosa but the waitress talked me out of it because I am taking antibiotics for some teeth issues.

After lunch I walked to the expo.  It was sunny and warm and I was sweating by the time I got there.  I thought it was so cool that it was taking place at a stadium.  Most of the expos I’ve been to have been at a convention center or hotel.  If you’ve been to a Rock ‘n’ Roll expo before then you know what to expect.  It is a GREAT expo.  This one was a bit smaller than the one in Phoenix and Chicago. I bought another pair of headphones because I do not like the last pair I bought (same company but different style) and a Zipfizz sampler.  The vendors and customers convinced me to buy it.  Let me just say that the fruit punch, orange, and grape flavors are delicious!!

I was disappointed that ProCompression was not there because I was planning to buy a pair of their marathon lime socks to match the letters in my half fanatics shirt I plan to run in tomorrow.  Well, at least my red socks will match my headband. Hopefully, this time it won’t fall off like it did in Phoenix.

I am excited about tomorrow’s race. Great city and awesome weather!

Just Keep Running!


Feb
2013

Weekly Workouts, January 28-February 3, 2013

categories: Half Marathon Training, Running, Running Gear

Workouts this week: January 28-February 3, 2013

Tuesday – 400, 600, 800, 1200, 800, 600, 400 (90 sec RI)
Done.

Thursday – 1 mile easy, 5 miles @ mid tempo, 1 mile easy
Only ran 3.63.  It was one of those days.  I took several breaks before deciding to go home.  I was not happy with myself but I could not keep going.

Saturday – 10 miles at HMP, 10 minutes walking
Done. The day started with a 5:30 am wake up call. I stayed in bed for about half an hour then my sister told me the carbon monoxide detector went off.  I called the fire department and they were here within 3 minutes. Luckily, it was just a faulty detector. 

Total ran this week was 18.42.

I wore a Brooks Women’s Glycerin Skort during my long run yesterday.  It is cute and it felt so comfortable. The shorts underneath did not ride up. I really like it and will be buying more of them in various colors. I’m thinking of getting another black one, a purple, and a light blue. Perfect for spring and summer. They’re on sale for $29 on the Brooks website so what’s not to like?


Feb
2013

January 2013 in Review

categories: Monthly Review

This month I ran 90.01 miles compared to 81.62 last month.

I ran two half marathons in January:  Mississippi Blues Half Marathon and Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half Marathon.  Both races were very different course wise and weather.  I enjoyed both of them and was very pleased with my finish times.

Next month I only have one race on February 10th in St. Petersburg.  It should be warm and sunny and I am looking forward to it.

I love that my training plan only includes three runs each week.  However, I am so bad with the cross training.  I just don’t like it.  I find it boring.  On the days that I have to cross train, I find an excuse not to do it such as “I’m too tired”.

This is my new friend.  I love how this makes my legs feel after a run.  Don’t get me wrong, it does hurt when I use it but it still feels good.


Jan
2013

Weekly Workouts, January 21-27, 2013

categories: Half Marathon Training

Workouts this week:

Tuesday  – 12 x 400 (90 sec RI)
Done.

Thursday – 1 mile easy, 2 miles @ mid tempo, 1 mile easy, 2 miles @ mid tempo, 1 mile easy

Done.

Saturday -9 miles at HMP, 10 minutes walking

Done.

Total ran this week was 22.80.

I just love my speed workouts!  This week I alternated speeds of 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2.  My goal is to eventually do all of them at 7.2. Next week’s workouts should be interesting: 400, 600, 800, 1200, 800, 600, 400 (90 sec RI)

Do you like or dislike speed workouts?

Just Keep Running!