I know its been almost 2 weeks since I posted.
grad school will do that to you. Anyways..midterms & skills checks are done (YAY) and tomorrow is SPRING BREAK! Training at altitude has been intersting to say the least , when you are planning to race 26.2 at sea level...so I planned my SB 2015 in Michigan...yes the same Michigan that has been -47 degrees with the wind chill.. it also just so happens that SVSU ..(GO CARDS) is hosting GLIAC indoor championships in the new 300 m. field house this weekend as well. So my plans will be centered on my two favorite things: family and running. Now, Recap of the last two weeks for yah... so 2 weeks ago I did my 16 miler --yeah mental adventure. I forgot just how mental the 'marathon' process is. The rest of that week, training went well (for the most part). My knee issue is on the upswing..most days I don't even think about it any more. Ive gotten back to my normal lifts (just lighter weight right now) and have still been on the rise with mileage... I noticed tho..I was just plain tired. Tired from school (finally picking up again). Tired from increased mileage and the last few weeks of hard running catching up with my legs. Exhausted. It was a mental battle most days to get in the mileage I had planned and the studying/ school work that had to be done. After my 60 mile week, I had another 65 in. This past week..we have been living in a snow globe. Sunday...we got hit with a mad blizzard..of course (long run day). It was so snowy that Regis closed campus....well shoot.. now I was out a treadmill and the roads. I spend the better part of the morning studying and looking up local places that didnt cost an arm and a leg to run & found a rec center down the street. Never underestimate the looks of others when you are cruzing on the treadmill, 7min/mile...watching videos on your ipad (muscle length, goinometry, UQ & LQ scanning) and dowing GU packets...as you reset the treadmill every hour as it times out.... I had planned 18 last Sunday and got to 14...and had to stop....My brain was FRIED...and I was worried about the long duration on the treadmill (for my knee's sake). Sometimes you have to re-evaluate. The rest of the week, we were preparing for our first skills check: - UQ/LQ scan - MMT - Goniometry and a MAP midterm (cardiac physiology & care).... and between 2 days of snow delays..have managed to keep my mileage in and squeezed in mile repeats tuesday (only day you have been able to see the sidewalks all week). The snow is pretty, and teaches you some perspective when it comes to running. 1. Things aren't always what they seem.--- That patch of snow that looks 5 inches deep is really 24+ when you step into it on the side of the road at an intersection 2. Silence is comforting (and a good break)- when you are the only runner out (in the conditions) 3. Be prepared to change your plans--- oh it was 50 and sunny this morning on your run ...yeah its now a blizzard..should have brought a jacket (Wednesday's scenario) Just like in life..all of the above apply. be preapred for anything and be ready to adapt...especially when training for a spring marathon :) off and packing (with hot cocoa) x0x0- lo ps. see you at sealevel
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"Run the mile you are in"...A quote from one of my favoirte distance runners, Lauren Fleshman. I read a story she wrote in the most recent ediditon of Runner's world (in between memorizing Neruoanatomy). It was facinating to read her journey and how similar our stores are..in a way. Her story talks about how she was training for the US Olympic Trials in the 5k (shes fasttt....) and was dealing with an injury, that ultimatley prevented her from competing that year. She had to go back to the drawing board and 'refocus'.. I wont go into any more detail..because I think you should grab a copy and dive into it for a while... but I appreicate the presepctive from such an astounding athlete (and everything else she does..) Its a nice reminder that the road is not straight. There are mountains to overcome each and every day..(sometimes literally). You can have the best plan in the world, but if you are not ready to adapt it to the ever changing world..your plan isn't shit. The last week of training was by far the best one yet. 60 miles..sun shining (and warm!! so warm!) 1/2 last sunday. 5 mile progression workout 5x5 miles at MP School was chaotic..we actually had a full week again (and that was a slap in the face---) But it made me focus.. it made me make time for what matters most. To prepare, to plan (and be ready to change on a minutes notice) and to relax and enjoy what my body was able to do for the first time in almost a year... It was 2 a days most days to accomodate schools hectic schedule. Lunch runs, after school runs (in the dark with Mike as my safety bike-along). It was planning school around when I was to get in my workouts..and actually getting them in when I planned..not getting 'distracted' for hous doing something else. the whole week was a spectacular reminder of how good things can be..after a while of sturggles and furstrations with running and my knee issue. A chance to see that those 'little things' -like foam rolling, stretching, 4-way hip & clams-- were actually making improvements towards the goal.. This week also reminded me of the subtle, yet so warm feeling running brings. Whether its an unexpected run with a friend after a long day of classes and ISL's as the sun sets over the mountains...or an unexpected lunch run on the most beautiful trail in the foothills...running has given me the greatest opportunities for friendships. Back from SVSU to my new Regis PT family...surrounding yourself with runners is always a good idea. Today marked my longest run this training cycle, since my last marathon, longest at altitude & one of the biggest mental & physical challenges I had faced in while. " Run the mile you are in" Be it a long run, stressful week at work or school, preperation for a competition..focus on where you are currently and the task at hand. Take it one at time and tackle the rest as it comes...and it will. Focus for the upcoming week: 1. Tackle each day ...each task, with focus, determination & make it fun. 2. clean out the 'junk' from the house for the Lenten clean up-- Fat Tuesday is in 2 days! 3. Sleep- even with a neuro exam on Friday 4. for all my regis fam..'dont get bogged down with what doesn't matter" 5. Be in it for the long run always running, x0x0 (and studying) lo
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January 2017
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