Tara\’s half marathon training blog

Things have gone downhill for me this week.  On Thursday afternoon, well after my run, my foot just started hurting.  It got worse and was terrible pain and burning.  On Sat. I tried to run, but could only take like 4 running steps before I had to stop.  I have decieded to take some time off until it feels better.  I have done my eliptical machine, but I still feel discomfort in my foot while doing this.  I have been icing and stretching and taking IB prophrine.  Today it still aches but is feeling better.  I tried taking some running steps and it felt better.  In 15 years of running I have only experienced shin splints.  I have never had injuries.  I am bumbed but remain optimistic.  It usually doesn’t take me long to get back to where I was.

Today I ran 6 miles.  I didn’t time myself today.

My route was rolling hills.  I ran the whole 6 miles at an easy pace.  It was pouring rain today.  I had the day off so I ran at about 10:30am which is different for me.  After my last 2 days of hard running I just felt like taking it easy.  I did enjoy my run except for the fact that I was very wet.

I am happy that so far this week I have been able to pretty much keep with the schedule, and I don’t feel the fatigue that I was feeling before.  Yaaaah!

Today I ran 5 miles.  It took me 40 min.

My route was rolling hills.  I did my 6×100 stride outs.  I ran the rest at a moderate pace.  I wore my HR monitor again today.  During a stride the highest I was able to get is was 175.

I felt ok today, but not as good as I’ve felt in the past.  I think I was hot again.  71 degrees out today in TH.  I did wear shorts today.  My daughter came with me, she rode her bike.

Today I ran 7 miles.  It took me 56:11 min. 

My route was rolling hills.  I did the scheduled 6X4:00 at 85% with 3:00 rest in between.  I used my heart rate today.  I was able to maintain my 85% for the 4:00 intervals around 168, my recovery was in the low 150’s.

Today it seemed like I struggled a little.  Although I was able to keep my pace, it felt harder than usual.  I was over dressed and became quite hot.  I should have worn my shorts but couldn’t deciede so I went with pants.  I will ware my shorts tomorrow for sure. 

I took today off

Today I ran 8 miles.  I forgot my watch so I did not get a time.

My route was mostly flat with some easy hills.  I kinda feel like I have a cold starting or allergies and didn’t want to push my luck.

I ran an easy pace, I was relaxed and felt good.

Today I ran 6 miles.  It took me 46 min.

My route was rolling hills.  I warmed up for the first mile.  I then did my 5×5:00 min intervals with 2:30 min rest between. 

It was windy and raining, but I felt really good.  My intervals felt strong.  I was happy with my run.

45 min of weights.

Today I ran 6 miles.  I didn’t time myself.

My route was flat for the first 4 miles with rolling hills on the last 2.  I ran the entire 6 miles easy.  I am a little sore from my stride-outs so mental and physically I needed an easy run today.

I felt good and relaxed and enjoyed my run.

Today I ran 5 miles.  It took me 38:50.

My route was rolling hills.

I warmed up for about 15 min.  I than did my 6×100 meter stride-outs.  I felt so good that I kept more of a moderate pace to finish my run.  My kids came with on their bike’s so it was a fun time for all of us.  They cheered for me and kept me motivated!!  I felt like I was working hard, but it wasn’t killing me, it felt good.   Awesome weather, I actually ran in a tee-shirt.