May 2012
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Training: Day 52
On the schedule: Run 20 minutes
Tropical Depression Beryl came through today… meaning it rained allllll day long. So I was forced to the gym to run, but it was muggy at any rate, so I didn’t mind.
Stats:
Distance: 3.14 miles Pace: Not entirely sure—I did some interval stuff, but I did the first mile in 11 minutes, then I walked for 5, ran for 5, walked for 5, then ran/walked...
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Training: Day 51
On the schedule: Bike 30 minutes
Another day closer.
Stats:
Distance: 10.10 miles Pace: 4:13 Duration: 43:00, give or take
I did pretty good—my average speed was 13 mph, which is a little faster than what I have been riding.
I was going to swim today, but I honestly just didn’t feel like it. I could list off excuses, like I’m exhausted (true) and I have an exam tomorrow...
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Training: Day 49 and Day 50
Day 49—
On the schedule: Run 35 minutes, Swim 750 yards
Yesterday was such an ‘eh’ day for me. I was tired, I didn’t want to do anything, I was at the beach. I didn’t run, but I did walk 3 miles on the beach. I walked about an hour, so I figure that’s at least better than nothing. I didn’t swim because I couldn’t get into a pool. In all honesty I...
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Training: Day 46
On the schedule: Bike 40 minutes, Swim 900 yards
NOT ONLY was it unbelievably hot and humid this morning… I also had to study for a quiz, so I rode the bike at the gym. I know that’s totally not the same as getting out on my ~real bike, but at least I’m working the same muscles, right?
Anyways—I rode… Oh goodness, I believe it was 10.41 miles in 50 minutes. And as I...
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Training: Day 45
On the schedule: Run 20 minutes, Strength workout
Strength is really challenging for me when the gym is closed. So… I haven’t done it yet. I might before I get in bed… but let’s be honest, I probably won’t.
I did run, though.
Stats:
Distance: 4.14 miles. Pace: Not entirely sure because I varied my walking and running since it was so hot. Duration: 54:00.
It, like...
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Training: Day 44
On the schedule: Run 15 minutes, Bike 40 minutes
I know, I know, I know… these training updates are getting incredibly monotonous (who am I kidding, they’ve been monotonous since day 2), but in all honesty they’re more for me than anyone else—keeps me accountable, and keeps me working.
Only 11 more—then I promise I will find better, more exciting, motivational...
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Training: Day 43
On the schedule: Rest day
Today mostly was a rest day.
I guess.
I did go out for a run around 5:30 because I had been studying for a few hours and I was starting to go stir crazy.
Stats:
Distance: 3.14 miles. Pace: 10:56. Duration: 34:27.
I also did some resistance band/ab stuff this morning.
12 days until race day!
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Training: Day 42
On the schedule: Run 50 minutes, Swim 1,000 yards
By a show of hands, who’s surprised that the pool was not available today. Nobody? Nobody? Didn’t think so.
Yeah, so the pool has been closed this weekend. It opens up tomorrow on the summer schedule, so I should be able to get some more swimming in over the next 2 weeks.
I went to the gym because it was really hot, and I just...
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Training: Day 40 and Day 41
I forgot to blog yesterday… oops. Just remember— no blog does NOT equal no workout!
Day 40—
On the schedule: Strength workout
So yesterday I knew had to get in the pool… It had been, gosh, almost 2 weeks I think since I last swam.
But I started with a run because it was surprisingly pleasant outside.
Stats:
Distance: 3.06 miles. Pace: 11:50. Duration: 36:19.
I got...
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Training: Day 39
On the schedule: Bike 45 minutes, Swim 800 yards
When I woke up this morning, not only did it look like the sky was about to fall, but it just looked hot.
I was right.
It was so muggy outside I felt like I was swimming through the air.
So I went to the gym to workout. I did 10 minutes on the elliptical, 1 mile in 8:56, then hopped over to the bike. I rode 11 miles in 46 minutes.
And,...
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Training: Day 38
On the schedule: Run 20 minutes, Strength
Stats:
Distance: 5.50 miles. Pace: I’m not entirely sure because I ran about 3.80 miles and walked the rest. Duration: 45 minutes running, 35 minutes walking.
I sort of did strength? I did some arm stuff with a resistance band, but that’s it. The gym at school is closed through the summer so… uh, yeah.
I am so ready to get this race...
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Training: Day 36 and Day 37
I didn’t update yesterday, I know, my bad, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t work out.
Day 36—
On the schedule: Rest day
NO REST FOR THE WICKED! I ran 35 minutes (just under 3 miles) and walked 60 minutes. I honestly don’t remember my pace since it recorded/averaged the run and the walk together, but I do know that I walked/ran 5.74 miles.
Day 37—
On the...
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Training: Day 35
On the schedule: Run 45 minutes, Swim 1,000 yards
As I’ve been saying all week— swim was not possible, unfortunately.
I did make up for missing my bike ride yesterday, though. I biked 14.13 miles in 1:14:11. Riding at home is so different than in Wilmington— holy hills.
After I biked I ran for about 35 minutes. 3 miles, about a 12:07 or so pace. Kinda slow again, but it was...
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Training: Day 33 and Day 34
Day 33—
On the schedule: Rest day
I forgot to update yesterday… mostly because I was too busy stuffing my face with food I shouldn’t have been eating. You know when you just constantly crave it, though, and you kind of realize the only way to kill the craving is to just eat it, and even though you know you’re going to feel sick and awful after you eat it, you still do it,...
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Training: Day 32
On the schedule: Bike 50 minutes, Swim 700 yards
Today was an epic fail.
I did my bike ride, 55 minutes, 10.25 miles.
And I took my dog for a walk, twice around my neighborhood.
I knew I wouldn’t be able to swim at all this week, so… I knew I wouldn’t be doing that, but it’s still frustrating that I couldn’t.
Plus I have been eating so awfully and it’s...
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Training: Day 31
On the schedule: Run 20 minutes, Strength
Today was the first day I have gone running on a treadmill in months. Right from the start I knew it was either going to be really good, or really, really awful. Happy to say that it was mostly really good. I ran for 30 minutes and walked for 15.
Then did my strength.
I ate better today—I made some really delicious stuffed zucchini for...
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Training: Day 30
On the schedule: Bike 30 minutes, Run 10 minutes
I was skeptical about biking in Raleigh, so I opted for a fake bike ride instead.
I ran from my house to the gym, which was about 2.25 miles. The run there took about 25 minutes. When I got there I biked for 35 minutes, 8 miles, 4:47 pace, and did sit ups/ab stuff, then ran home which took about 25 minutes as well.
I ate entirely too much food...
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Training: Day 29
On the schedule: Rest day
My first real rest day! Go me.
I did walk my dogs. But let’s be real, that doesn’t really count as training.
I drove home today, so instead of running and whatnot, my morning was spent packing and loading my car and driving home. I’ll be here for a week, so that means no swimming this week, which kind of sucks, but I’ll fill that with an extra...
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Training: Day 28
On the schedule: Run 20 minutes, Swim 750 yards
This morning’s run was tough. I don’t really know why. Well, I do know why. It was very muggy and my leg muscles are really tight. I need to stretch. Anyways—
Stats:
Distance: 3.33 miles. Pace: 12:04. Duration: 40:12.
I debated all morning whether or not I was actually going to go swim or not. I really didn’t want to, and...
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Training: Day 27
On the schedule: Bike 45 minutes
I can’t lie, I was dreading this when I woke up this morning. One, because my legs hurt, and two, because I really just didn’t want to go for a bike ride.
But I did, and it was actually really, really nice. I ended up mostly riding loops around this neighborhood that’s behind my apartment complex—very quite, relaxing, and just a great...
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Training: Day 26
On the schedule: Rest day
I should have taken a rest day. My body aches and seriously just needs a day to chill out, but… that day was not today.
I went to the gym and ran for 40 minutes, then did 20 minutes of strength.
And I had tacos for dinner since tomorrow is cinco de Mayo and they were delicious.
Until tomorrow—
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Body Image
It’s something I think we all struggle with, or have struggled with, at some point in our lives.
I’m just getting to the point where I am starting to kind of feel okay about myself.
But my roommate had a friend over here earlier studying for an exam, and she told me her friend said I looked “very physically fit” and it made me feel really awesome. Even though I still have...
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Training: Day 25
On the schedule: Bike 30 minutes
I woke up at 7 this morning. Ate a bowl of Cheerios with a sliced banana (the only way to eat Cheerios) and then went for my bike ride.
Stats:
Distance: 10.2 miles. Pace: 4:30. Duration: 46:01.
By the time I was finished with that it wasn’t even 9 a.m. And I was already going crazy. So I ate second breakfast (oatmeal, noms) and then decided I would just...
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Training: Day 24
On the schedule: Run 20 minutes, Strength workout
I tried to get up early enough to beat the heat for my run this morning… I halfway beat the heat. It was warm, but not excruciatingly hot.
Stats:
Distance: 2.87 Pace: 11:32 Duration: 33:11
After that I went to the gym and rode the stationary bike for 15 minutes, 3.2something miles, and did strength stuff.
Here’s my problem: I love...
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Training: Day 23
On the schedule: Bike 30 minutes
Short bike day, yay. It’s not that I don’t like biking… it just stresses me out.
Stats:
Distance: 9.28 miles. Pace: 4:34. Duration: 42:33.
After that I changed shoes and went out for a run. Holy hot… May first isn’t messing around.
Stats:
Distance: 2.72 miles. Pace: 12:04 (I told you it was hot!). Duration: 32:54
Not my best...
