No, I am not back home, my flight is tomorrow am. I am in Miami resting in a hotel room. Will go for a swim in a little while - outdoor pool, don't hate me, though:)
I've had a great time seeing family in Miami and traveling with more family (uncle, aunt, mom and son) cruisin' to Jamaica for a few days! My husband stayed home and, after speaking with him over the phone today we both agreed that he had a better time than I did. While I chased my son around the boat, he chased...nights with friends, concerts in Cambridge, games of Carcasson and Alhambra, dinners and late nights watching sports. While I was up at the wee hours, he got to sleep in. While i worried that Petru will somehow disappear when I turn my head, he got to be worry free. But that's OK, since our 2010 "vacation apart" (which we've been doing for a while now and has been one of the best decisions ever!) I will be the one sans kid!
But let's talk about running....
I was smart enough to do my long run before leaving for Miami. I knew that I could not run 13 miles on a treadmill, and I was right! I had a hard time doing even 5-6. However, I do see a positive to treadmill running - so much easier on the joints. I got on the cruise with bilateral knee pain, which magically disappeared after 5 days of treadmill only running. Nice!
Here is the weekly recap:
Week 18:
Monday 12/28 - 13miles @ 7:58
Tuesday 12/29 - 5 miles recovery @ 8:40; 800m free swim
Wednesday 12/30 - 9.5 miles with 3x1600m @ 6:15, 6:19, 6:17.
Thursday 12/31 - about 2 h swim (here is when I let all the kids squirt water over my head while swimming laps - what wouldn't a mom do for some exercise?)
Friday 01/01 - 8 miles easy (was supposed to be with 2 miles tempo); Garmin died which was a good thing because, well, I felt sluggish - this turned out to be a stomach bug that made me friends with the toilet for 24 hours.
Saturday 01/02 - nada!
Sunday 01/03 - 6 miles w/ 4x800m @ 6:06 on the treadmill! Why are these so much harder than on the track? And no, I did not mean to do 2 speed sessions in one week, but since I skipped the tempo miles on Friday, I switched things around; 10 mile bike.
T: 41 miles
Week 17:
Monday 01/04 - 5 miles @ 8:30-8:00; 1 mile swim.
Tuesday 01/05 - 5 miles @ 8:30-8:00; 4 miles on Arc
Wednesday 01/06 - 6 miles w/ 2@6:50 on treadmill; 5.5 miles Arc
I have 5 easy miles tomorrow, and a 15 miler over the weekend, in the cold New England which I actually miss. I miss my home and I miss my husband getting Petru in the morning while I sleep in. Yes, I am spoiled and I like it that way!
Happy New Year to everyone. No resolutions for me. Life is good, not perfect, but good enough. When it comes to running, I'd like some PRs, a dose of confidence and some Newton's and I know that eventually I will get them. Mostly, I want to continue being healthy and enjoy the life I am making for myself!
But let's talk about running....
I was smart enough to do my long run before leaving for Miami. I knew that I could not run 13 miles on a treadmill, and I was right! I had a hard time doing even 5-6. However, I do see a positive to treadmill running - so much easier on the joints. I got on the cruise with bilateral knee pain, which magically disappeared after 5 days of treadmill only running. Nice!
Here is the weekly recap:
Week 18:
Monday 12/28 - 13miles @ 7:58
Tuesday 12/29 - 5 miles recovery @ 8:40; 800m free swim
Wednesday 12/30 - 9.5 miles with 3x1600m @ 6:15, 6:19, 6:17.
Thursday 12/31 - about 2 h swim (here is when I let all the kids squirt water over my head while swimming laps - what wouldn't a mom do for some exercise?)
Friday 01/01 - 8 miles easy (was supposed to be with 2 miles tempo); Garmin died which was a good thing because, well, I felt sluggish - this turned out to be a stomach bug that made me friends with the toilet for 24 hours.
Saturday 01/02 - nada!
Sunday 01/03 - 6 miles w/ 4x800m @ 6:06 on the treadmill! Why are these so much harder than on the track? And no, I did not mean to do 2 speed sessions in one week, but since I skipped the tempo miles on Friday, I switched things around; 10 mile bike.
T: 41 miles
Week 17:
Monday 01/04 - 5 miles @ 8:30-8:00; 1 mile swim.
Tuesday 01/05 - 5 miles @ 8:30-8:00; 4 miles on Arc
Wednesday 01/06 - 6 miles w/ 2@6:50 on treadmill; 5.5 miles Arc
I have 5 easy miles tomorrow, and a 15 miler over the weekend, in the cold New England which I actually miss. I miss my home and I miss my husband getting Petru in the morning while I sleep in. Yes, I am spoiled and I like it that way!
Happy New Year to everyone. No resolutions for me. Life is good, not perfect, but good enough. When it comes to running, I'd like some PRs, a dose of confidence and some Newton's and I know that eventually I will get them. Mostly, I want to continue being healthy and enjoy the life I am making for myself!
7 comments:
I'm glad you got your workouts in on the ship. I dont' think I would have been that disciplined. Nicely done! Also glad your knees feel better. I hope it stays that way!
I don't have any new years resolutions. I don't roll like that. If I want one, I'll make one. Doesn't matter what time of year it is. Have a good flight home.
OK, you are getting crazy fast. Welcome back! You are going to be Pr'ing all over the place. Better than peeing all over the place.
Welcome back and great job on those 800's! I don't do resolutions either...too much commitment! Glad you're back!
The treadmill is an interesting beast. The hubby started running on mine last week. His first run he was gripping the front bar for dear life! He was a little nervous that he might fall. A few runs later and he's swinging his arms again.
Anyway sounds like you had quite the adventure! Welcome back!
awesome job keeping up the workouts on vacation! Of course, I realize it would NOT be a good vacation if you didn't get to run and swim a bit. :)I find the treadmill harder than the track too.
those are some speedy workouts! glad you've been able to workout on vacation - always tough to juggle, especially when the relaxation is so tempting! :)
Hmm, you'd like some confidence, eh? Think back two years ... did you imagine then that you'd have achieved all you have since then? Think of some of the amazing runs you had last year, the real breakthroughs, and of how they made you feel. Crikey, read your review of the last decade post and look at how much hard stuff you've dealt with and overcome. You are one tough, amazing lady. You should be lecturing others on being confident!
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