amazingly crazy life...

... As some of you had read in my previous post, I was unable to do my long run on Sunday due to "losing" my student ID to get into the Wellness Center. So yesterday, after I drove back into town from school, I quickly ran to get a new photo ID made ... paying ten bucks, and quickly headed to class for 5 hours. Yeah.

Today, after school I had a terrible headache and almost thought I would can my intervals for the day and head home to rest. But, since my evening class for tonight was canceled (due to professor being ill) I took advantage of my free evening and hit the gym. When I was walking into the gym I found my ID that I had lost, in the back pocket of my wallet...I never put it there. I was just floored!

All in all, I was able to accomplish my intervals and some lifting. And, my headache was gone before I knew it. I don't care what people say about running....running is my therapy! It may physically wear me out, but all worries about my students and classwork dissapear the second I increase that speed on that thrillmill!

Workout summary: Last week's results in blue, this weeks results in red. I took it easy last week due to the fact that I had added another set of intervals and I didn't want to wear myself out too early. I also noticed this week that I was really struggling with my adding/subtracting skills last week. Something wasn't right with my 200m walks.... But, this week, when I got on the treadmill, I remembered to switch the clock to time elapsed rather than time remaining so I didn't have to think too hard!


800M warmup run - 5:45 / 5:48

400M run - 2:40 (6.2 mph) / 2:28 (6.3)
200M walk - 2:38 / 1:46

400M run - 2: 34 (6.5 mph) / 2:24 (6.6)
200M walk - 2:20 / 1:45

400M run - 2:28 (6.7 mph) / 2:18 (6.9)
200M walk - 2:12 / 1:44

400M run - 2:20 (6.9 mph) / 2:14 (7.1)
200M walk - 1:49 / 1:45

400M run - 2:15 (7.2 mph) / 2:08 (7.4)
200M walk - 1:45 / 1:43

400M run - 2:07 (7.6 mph) / 2:02 (7.8)
200M walk - 1:45 / 3:48 (this was 400M instead of 200M)

800M cooldown run - 5:36 / 10:54 (I did mile cooldown instead of 800M)


Total Miles --> 3.875 (I will count the 5/1000 of a mile!)



Sports Commentary:

Those of you not interested in sports, disregard this portion of the post! I am sooooo pumped that the T-wolves were able to break the Sun's 19 game winning streak! Especially for how poorly the Wolves have been playing and for how awesome the Sun's are! And what about the Kobe suspension....?!?!?!? RE-DIC-U-LOUS! That's just crazy. This is basketball people! I haven't always been a HUGE Lakers fan, or a Kobe fan, but I must admit it...they're pretty decent... and I guess I do support them...somewhat.... as I sit hear typing my post wearing a Lakers champion sweatshirt from the 1986-1987 season...thanks Dad!


With a good nights rest tonight (due to not having class until 10pm) I look forward to a great ride in Spin class tomorrow! And..maybe a nice 1 mile warmup jog!

Happy running, y'all!

Slowly becoming Faster

Since today is Tuesday, I looked at my schedule and noticed that I had intervals on my plate for dinner! Not only that, but I had bumped it up to 6x400 from 5x400. With that thought and the fact that I just did a "makeup" interval session on saturday, I started slower than usual and "slowly" worked my way to a "faster" pace. Let's just say I was quite wiped afterwards. Definitely didn't have the speed in me that I had Saturday morning, but I am definitely okay with that. Tomorrow is a scheduled Spin day. I really look forward to it and hope to do some light lifting before hand. I don't want to do too much becuase we do a lot of strength training on the arms during spin and I don't want to be weak for that!

800M warmup run - 5:45

400M run - 2:40 (6.2 mph)
200M walk - 2:38

400M run - 2: 34 (6.5 mph)
200M walk - 2:20

400M run - 2:28 (6.7 mph)
200M walk - 2:12

400M run - 2:20 (6.9 mph)
200M walk - 1:49

400M run - 2:15 (7.2 mph)
200M walk - 1:45

400M run - 2:07 (7.6 mph)
200M walk - 1:45

800M cooldown run - 5:36


Total Miles --> 3.25

Happy running, y'all!

Healthy Obsession?

My workouts for Saturday and Sunday this week were make-up workouts from this past week...then there are going to be some changes from here on out starting Monday. (Read the rest of post to know what I am talking about.)

Saturday's Workout: INTERVALS, 5x400 meters. LIFT. I think my arms are going to be nice and sore tomorrow!

800M warmup run - 5:05

400M run - 2:22 (6.9mph)
200M walk - 1:42

400M run - 2:15 (7.2 mph)
200M walk - 1:41

400M run - 2:10 (7.5 mph)
200M walk - 1:38

400M run - 2:00 (7.8 mph)
200M walk - 1:30

400M run - 1:48 (8.0 mph)
200M walk - 1:24

800M cooldown run - 5:34 (5.5mph)

Total Miles --> 2.88

Looking at my intervals from last week, I have done better on speed for both the running and walking! I am having a hard time with getting the time right. By the time I get the thrillmill up to the speed I want to run at, it has gone .02 miles and taken about 20 seconds. Maybe I will have to try it with my stopwatch.


Sunday's Workout: 3.1 miles on the wonderful thrillmill!
Mile 1: 11:17
Mile 2: 10:54
Mile 3: 11:12 (had to walk 1/5 of a mile)
Mile .1: 0:52
Total time = 34:15 (11:02 avg. page)

.25 mile cooldown walk -> Total Distance = 3.35 miles

*Kind of sore. I probably pushed myself too hard after a hard set of intervals yesterday. Arms and pecs are tender today, but a good tender. Quads felt a little tight. I don't think I stretched, iced, or drank enough water yesterday (especially with the consumption of a few coctails last night!).


Monday: REST DAY! Will definitely be needed!

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Okay, so I start to stress out when I am not able to juggle work, school, and my running. Actually, I start to freak out. It becomes an obsession. I guess it could be worse. I could be obsessing over "unhealthy" habits.

But, after a well needed weekend of rest away from school, working out, and a little fun in between, I took some time to look over my running/workout schedule, trying to figure out what wasn't working. It's just no feasable for me to workout 7 days a week. I don't know what I was trying to do, but it was crazy. I can't run 4 days a week, spin 2 days a week, do pilates 2 days a week, and lift 2 days a week. Just not going to happen. And I have accepted that. Done.

With that accceptance, I feel a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I hate to admit it, but it doesn't take much for this chica to stress out. I guess I just put too much on my plate and wear myself out trying to do it all.

I am a woman who needs a schedule. I obsess over schedules (just like making lists). It feels good to know that I am not the only runner in bloggerland who needs a schedule. I am right there with you, Tara! So, I ripped apart my schedule, and this is what I have decided:

• Monday will be a day of REST and Stretching. - I have class from 4-9 so this only seems to make sense. It will be well deserved after an eventful Sunday (see below).
  
• Tuesday will be my day of INTERVALS or TEMPO runs. - I have a couple hours between school and class, so why not use it wisely.
• Wednesday will be my SPIN day. I will attempt to do some lifting those days as well, since I do not have class and I can take my time. I am hoping Spin will help me with my endurance for my long runs.
  
• Thursday will be another REST day. If I am feeling up to it, that being I am not too tired, I will ponder CROSS TRAINING or doing my PILATES or TURBO JAM video.
• Friday will be my 3.1 MILES day. - I don't usually like to workout fridays, but I have enough time to do this in the morning, clock my splits, and get my Friday dose of coffee all before heading out of town for work! That way I can feel as if I accomplished something and be able to enjoy my evening!
• Saturday will be another REST/XT day. We'll see how I feel that morning before deciding whether or not I will do anything. All I know is I won't feel guilty if I don't becuase Sunday will be my hard day!
  
• Sunday will be my LONG(er) run day. I will keep in mind that I can switch this day with Saturday if necessary. Along with the LONG run I will LIFT again and squeeze in my weekly session with Mari Winsor for some feel good work on my powerhouse (Pilates).

"Be led by your dreams, not pushed by your problems." ~ Roy Williams, UNC Tarheels Coach

Happy running, y'all! Enjoy your obsessions!

5x400 Intervals

After a well deserved rest day yesterday, I got up this morning and planned on doing my 5x400 intervals. Sis went to the gym with me and we planned to do a 1/2 mile warmup on the track. It was going so well that we completed a mile before hopping on the thrillmills.

With the help of Neese and her tips for intervals, I was so pumped to get out there and do it! When I do my intervals, I usually run 400/ walk 400. Today, I ran 400 walked 200 with the fourth interval walk being 400 due to a side stitch! Here's what it looked like!

1600M warmup jog - 10:36

400M run - 2:24
200M walk - 1:44

400M run - 2:19
200M walk - 1:44

400M run - 2:15
200M walk - 1:41

400M run - 2:13
400M walk - 3:51 (side stitch)

400M run - 2:10
200M walk - 1:42

800M cooldown jog - 6:09

Total Miles --> 3.5
Total time --> 38:48 (I believe I added right!)

It all felt wonderful! The leg was just fine!

Happy Running, y'all!

Congrats Sis!

RR: 5x400 Intervals, total of 3 miles, 417 calories.


It's been a busy weekend! Congrats to my Sis for graduating on Friday with her well-earned degree in Accounting! She worked her butt off and EY should be honored to have her as part of their team! I should have gotten her a pocket protector and calculator for graduation...nerd! :) Good luck studying for your CPA!


On an exercising note... As noted above, I did intervals today. The same intervals that were schedule for thursday which didn't happen. The same ones I thought I was going to do Friday morning, but was too tired! Oh well. It went well today though. Hopefully I will plan to get to the gym tomorrow for an easy 3/4 miles. I have been noticing over the past couple weeks how much muscle I DON'T have in my arms and really need to get those back before Sis' wedding in June. 6 months. Eeks. Time to get back into the weights!