Liz
Blah. Junk miles. My endurance is definitely shot. Good thing I don't have anything on the race calendar until mid-July. Lots of recovery time! I still have some speed, but only for about 3 mi... read more
- Miles:
- 4702 total / 676 in 2013
- Goal:
25:15 - 5K PR 59:19 - 10K PR 2:00:10 - Half Marathon PR 4:22:48 - Marathon PR My goals are to continue to have great races and break 2 hours in the half!
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blah East and South Davis 10 mi
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alright GVH 5 mile loop 5 mi 00:46 09:14 pace
Started way too fast and died about 3 miles into this workout. Ran walked the last 2 miles back to the store. I have to remember that this is recovery time and I can't be too hard on myself. I... read more
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Those are hard days to deal with....but I like the take-away of mental strength that it builds. Today I heard of a marathoner hoping to BQ at a marathon in 3 weeks. She just ran Big Sur and missed it by 3 minutes. And she's 60. Nothing I want to ever try doing, that is a TON of work. You're way strong for accomplishing what you have in past several weeks.
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Before the marathon, I was beefing up my iron....and since then I've scaled back a bit (no hemp seeds, not a ton of spinach, etc). Such an essential part of recovery. Guess I should work that back in. Hoping for a better week of running.
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good Barefoot Yoga 01:30
Decent yoga class last night. Not a huge fan of the instructor, but got the workout in. Finished off the day with day 7 of the squat challenge - 80 squats.
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alright Mt. Poleline 5.57 mi 00:51 09:13 pace
Last night's workout: 2 mile warm up to Mt. Poleline, repeats for about 2 miles, and 1.5 mile cooldown. Let me just say that wind and hill repeats are not a good combination. Plus I'm sti... read more
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great East Davis 4 mi 00:38 09:31 pace
Recovery Run: Took this workout verrrry slow. My legs are tired, but I had to get some miles in to work the lactic acid out. Finished up the workout with 20 dips (already did 23 at work today), 20 ... read more
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Impressive day. That's quite a but of pushups and dips.
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great Dirty Secret Trail Run 10.33 mi 01:59 11:31 pace
Saturday's trail run: Fun and challenging all at the same time. I don't know why my friends let me lead our little group on the single track right out of the gate....they know I always st... read more
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good GVH Summer Loop 7.4 mi
Last night's workout - Unintentionally ran without my watch...it was just dead when I was supposed to leave. Ran by feel and just took it easy. Felt pretty good...still not quite 100% normal, ... read more
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#dailymission Describe your worst race. What, if anything, did you learn from the experience?
I have 2:
CIM 2008 - came down with the flu or something about 1-2 days before the race, but decided... read more
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Those are definitely some bad experiences. I hope they are behind you now!
I still don't get how/why people cross a finish line and stop dead in their tracks.15 days ago • Like
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Oh boy Liz....that flu run sounded awful. Only in a race do we push ourselves so...the worst running conditions ever for me was a tie between the CIM 97 (solo) and the 2012 CIM (relay). I would NEVER train under those conditions...
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East Davis 5.01 mi 00:45 08:56 pace
First decent run since Big Sur! Opted out of speed work and just went on a relatively easy 5 miler. After about half a mile, my goal was to keep my average pace under 9:00 min/mile. Still not sure ... read more
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Glad you had a nice rebound run. Unless there is a specific reason to run 10 I'd say play it by ear and just run whatever feels right.
15 days ago • Like
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I agree, start with a modest goal in mind then just follow your body...nice run.
14 days ago • Like
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we'll see how it goes....I can always drop down to the 5 mile option if it's not my day.
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good Barefoot Yoga 01:30
Last night's workout - 1.5 hours of vinyasa flow. Not as relaxing as one might think...but it felt good to get some stretching in.
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blah East and South Davis 6 mi
Had to turn off my garmin about halfway through this workout, because it was way too discouraging. Definitely need some more recovery time. My body feels alright, I'm just getting winded prett... read more
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I think you just need to float downstream for another week or so, get a couple good leg massages and some jacuzzi time. You're already a studette for your Big Sur run, now recoup!
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Dang, the Dirty Secret is sold out. And they have pancakes for contestants!
14 days ago • Like
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I know!!' Blood sweat and beers has beer and burgers (meat or veggie)
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great American River Parkway 5k 3.1 mi 00:33 10:39 pace
American River Parkway 5k with Fit For Girls!!! Paired up with 13 year old Hailey who was running her 3rd 5k!! She did awesome and ran the entire first half without walking!! After the halfway poin... read more
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This is amazing! That is so cool of you to do that. I'm sure she loved every step and will remember you for the rest of her life.
18 days ago • Like
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You're an Inspiration:
Good for you Liz. You are quite the role model for those girls.
17 days ago
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Always a good time with this group!
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That is inspirational that you mentor those girls. What you are doing is giving back and I tip my hat to you Liz!
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RIP my water bottle. We've shared a lot of miles together. Why did you think it would be appropriate to die before a marathon?!
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So glad I brought my book...wish I had the opportunity to have him sign all 3!! #BSIM #UltramarathonMan
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That's a great picture Liz ... the legendary Ultramarathon man...
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That guys is older than me by just a couple months...I'll take his 80's surfer hair anyday (and his VO2 max)
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I'll take his VO2 max too!! If I was a dude, I would also take his less than 5% body fat! Might look a little weird as a chick...and I don't know if it's even possible.
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great Big Sur International Marathon 26.2 mi 04:26 10:08 pace
Race day started with continued sniffles (but thankfully those didn't seem to affect my performance), a 2:30 am wake up call, an hour long bus trip down a windy road, a headwind on the weather... read more
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Congrats:
Sounds like a tough, but amazing day. Wow, a high-5 from Bart Yasso. That's pretty cool!!
Excellent job, Liz, on a challenging course made even more challenging by the weather.23 days ago
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East Davis 3 mi 00:26 08:42 pace
Still not quite right. Sore throat is gone, but head is a little stuffed, and nose is a little runny. I think I'll be good to go by Sunday. I'm keep my vents in the care on recycled air, ... read more
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Thanks guys!! I actually did a couple of runs with a sports psychologist, and after tough workouts he would say "it's money in the bank, and you get to cash that check on race day." Always think of that on those tough days....even days where the schedule isn't tough, but on days when I'm just not feeling it.
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alright Wildhorse Loop 4 mi
Woke this morning with a sore throat!! I don't have time to be sick...I have a marathon on Sunday!! Hoping it's just allergies and will be gone quickly. Other than that I feel fine. Took ... read more
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Sending you positive thoughts. Rest up and keep fluids. Yeah, I bet you didn't know that, right? haha
I'm excited for you for this weekend. You're going to have a great race. You have the confidence to exceed your goals!29 days ago • Like
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@steve....that's what I'm hoping for! Hopefully now that the wind is dying down I'll get better. We'll see. Doesn't hurt to have an extra dose of vitamin c though just in case.
27 days ago • Like
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I'm better today with no wind...
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alright Barefoot Yoga 01:30
Tonight's workout. I REALLY want to go run, but settled on yoga since the schedule did not allow for running tonight. Tomorrow night, it's on! I'm feeling lazy, and getting super ant... read more
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Sounds as if you're tapering very well if you're getting antsy. I never ever felt that way during my taper. I'm glad you are! Keep your eye on the big picture, you'll be kicking butt in no time!!
29 days ago • Like
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Easy girl, you got a lovely run ahead this weekend, save your glycogen and enjoy the asanas!
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Maybe try running some scenic trail runs and not for any time goal. That usually works for me.
4 days ago • Like
I agree with John, time to find a nice forest and run easy and for fun. Maybe a nice full body massage to remind your muscles how grateful you are for them!
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Soon! A little rest goes a long way. Your endurance won't take long to come back, I'm sure of it. You'll be explosive in July.
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