I've been making solid progress in my training. KO has been integrated into my cache of training partners and my ability to carry on a conversation while running has greatly improved. No more simple answers like, uh huh and yes or no, for me! Eight mile runs are becoming regular training distances. The day I can run the entire way will be a glorious one for me. (I know, I'm supposed to walk a minute or two every mile, but in Coach Todd's words, "get out of your comfort zone".)
With the increased number of longer runs, I've noticed that my long and middle toes are staying black and blue. I even got a blood blister under one nail on one foot. How strange is that? Nails are as short as can be. My shoe is a whole size larger than my normal shoe size, so wearing too small of a shoe isn't the likely culprit here. But the toe box seems overly roomy, so now I'm thinking that this may be the problem. My long toes get all banged up while running as my foot comes down. My footstriking probably isn't the greatest, but without a professional coach, it isn't likely that I'll change. Maybe I should just get fitted for shoes? This time, it'll not be a binge purchase, but to buy a shoe out of actual necessity. What a concept!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Monday, June 18, 2012
Who loves rollercoasters?
I used to love rollercoasters, esp when Magic Mountain in So. Cal. was new and now I think the amusement park has or will soon close down for good for something like 10,000 homes. So sad.
It's been almost two weeks since I last blogged. How time flies when one is having fun. Yesterday, I ran 8.5 miles with the Honolulu Marathon Clinic. Group running can be fun, esp when you have a friend and you start to make more friends within the group. The run was at a unexpected slow 17 min pace, which surprisingly I figured out that its a pace that I can almost walk and still keep up with the group. A fellow HAF crossfitter saw me on the road on her way to church and yelled out about how much she was jealous of me that I was out on the road doing my thing. It's motivating to hear your name being yelled out loud across Kalanianiole Hwy during mid-run. Now I know why Japanese support groups pay local people to hold signs and cheer for the runners during marathon day. lol
This month, June, the HM clinic advises that we should be running 22 miles a week. This leaves 13.5 miles for me to get done within the next five days. This is my rollercoaster! I find the motivation to do the necessary work, then I misplace it, and back up the hill again only to go back down with motivation. Well people, after much lamenting on my part and much support on your part, I think I have figured out my path to a smoother ride. Two things motivate me, one - buying new workout apparel and two - working out with friends! I will enjoy wearing my Innov-8 shoes at HAF to crossfit. And, I have two run dates with friends set for this week, so this week's homework miles WILL get run!
It's been almost two weeks since I last blogged. How time flies when one is having fun. Yesterday, I ran 8.5 miles with the Honolulu Marathon Clinic. Group running can be fun, esp when you have a friend and you start to make more friends within the group. The run was at a unexpected slow 17 min pace, which surprisingly I figured out that its a pace that I can almost walk and still keep up with the group. A fellow HAF crossfitter saw me on the road on her way to church and yelled out about how much she was jealous of me that I was out on the road doing my thing. It's motivating to hear your name being yelled out loud across Kalanianiole Hwy during mid-run. Now I know why Japanese support groups pay local people to hold signs and cheer for the runners during marathon day. lol
This month, June, the HM clinic advises that we should be running 22 miles a week. This leaves 13.5 miles for me to get done within the next five days. This is my rollercoaster! I find the motivation to do the necessary work, then I misplace it, and back up the hill again only to go back down with motivation. Well people, after much lamenting on my part and much support on your part, I think I have figured out my path to a smoother ride. Two things motivate me, one - buying new workout apparel and two - working out with friends! I will enjoy wearing my Innov-8 shoes at HAF to crossfit. And, I have two run dates with friends set for this week, so this week's homework miles WILL get run!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Getting my Groove back on...
After crying through my post last week, I've been working to get my groove back on. A few friends gave me some great feedback for which really helped me get my thoughts out of the doldrums. You know who you are so thank you for your thoughts!
At the start of each month, the HNL marathon clinic adds two miles to their weekly training runs. This past Sunday, was the first time in three weeks that I attended, and the run was up to 9 miles. (Panic, only because I really just wanted to go back to bed and lounge the day away!) In summary, my endurance needs lots work. The good news is though that I made it through the run with the front half of the group!
I'm rethinking my goals. For the last eight days, I've done at least one kind of workout every day. But, you know what, it really is just about staying healthy, happy, and mentally enjoying the progress, no matter how insignificant my strides may seem. Afterall, exercise is like loose change, small amounts at some point total up into large amounts of money.
Happy National Running Day, People! Run at least a 100 meters and enjoy it.
At the start of each month, the HNL marathon clinic adds two miles to their weekly training runs. This past Sunday, was the first time in three weeks that I attended, and the run was up to 9 miles. (Panic, only because I really just wanted to go back to bed and lounge the day away!) In summary, my endurance needs lots work. The good news is though that I made it through the run with the front half of the group!
I'm rethinking my goals. For the last eight days, I've done at least one kind of workout every day. But, you know what, it really is just about staying healthy, happy, and mentally enjoying the progress, no matter how insignificant my strides may seem. Afterall, exercise is like loose change, small amounts at some point total up into large amounts of money.
Happy National Running Day, People! Run at least a 100 meters and enjoy it.
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