| Location: Columbus,IN,United States Member Since: Jan 01, 2016 Gender: Female Goal Type: Other Running Accomplishments: 5K - 23:39:1 / Abby Brinkman 5K 2016
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10K - 50:58.2 / Rock N Ready 10K Run 2016
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Half-Marathon - 01:56:07 / Hilly Half of Brown County 2016
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 91.00 | 42.00 | 133.00 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Pace: I did not track my run.
Observation:
I was scheduled to run a 5K race. Unfortunately, I was unable to locate the venue. I missed the race. I cried and cried on the side of the road. This was not my finest moment!
Take Away:
- I have phone numbers of other runners in case something like this happens again.
- I downloaded Google Maps onto my phone. Siri was of little help in getting me to my destination. It is pretty sad when Siri says, I'm trying to help you." My frustration must have been coming out loud and clear.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Conditioning:
- Total Body - free weights and machines
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Pace: 9:31(mildly disappointed, but it was faster than most of my training runs)
Observations:
- Consciously picked up my speed on mile 2
- Feeling a tad fatigued at mile 4 - slowed my pace briefly, but brought it back up
- Sprinted the final 1/4 mile
- Left buttock/tendon tenderness
Take-away:
- Still overdressed even though I shed a layer at my onset
- Encouraged about increasing my speed early on
- Need to focus strength work on hips and abductors
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 12.00 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| Pace: 10:34 (I had no expectation for my pace this morning as I decided to run rolling hills for the first time)
- 5 miles flat
- 7 miles rolling hills
Observations:
- I was not prepared for the windchill factor nor for the snow. What a surprise at mile 5 to be running during a snow storm!
- I don't know which is more difficult; running up hills or down hills. Both affect different muscle groups.
Take away:
- Hill work is an activity that I need to incorporate into my running routine. Anyone have a good hill workout or plan?
Conditioning:
- Piloxing - 45 minutes
- Total body conditioning - free weights and machines
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Pace: 9:47
Observations:
- Ran in the evening - calves and legs were tight and heavy
- Warm-up took about 3 miles before I felt loose
Take Away:
- Evening runs are difficult, both physically and mentally
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Workout:
- Total body - free weights and machines
- Pilates
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 13.00 | 0.00 | 13.00 |
| Pace: 9:54 (happy with this pace as I was pushing to be under a 10 minute pace)
Observation:
- Normally I do my long run on Sunday, but with snow in the forecast I had to make adjustments
- Experienced continuous pain in my left lower buttocks area
Take Away:
- Spent a lot of time stretching area of pain following run
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Pace: Unknown (watch did not function inside)
Observation:
- Treadmill workout - Hill repeats
- Left buttocks pain only pronounced when I increased treadmill speed past 7.0
Take Away:
- Take what the day brings due to weather
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Pace: 9:20 (treadmill)
Other: Total Body Conditioning (free weights and machines)
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Pace: Treadmill (unknown)
Observations:
Take Away:
Other:
- Total body conditioning (weights and free weights)
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 13.00 | 0.00 | 13.00 |
| Pace: 10:24 (totally surprised because the outdoor conditions were treacherous - freezing fog)
Observations:
Take Away:
- Never, ever, ever run on ice slicked roads, sidewalks, grass, etc.
- I really need to do some speed work during the week
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Pace: 9:34 (18 degrees)
Observations:
- I was tight from yesterdays long run
Take Away:
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Pace: 9:10 (Treadmill Tempo Run)
Observations:
- I never had to remind myself to pick up my pace. I just had to stay on it.
Take Away:
- Following the suggestions of the Runners World Treadmill article was helpful.
Other:
- Total Body Conditioning (weights and free weights)
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Pace: Hill Repeats on the treadmill
- 2 mile warm-up (9:36 pace)
- 3 miles 4% grade incline (9:10 pace)
- 1 mile 5% grade incline (8:56 pace)
Observations:
- I did not know what to expect because I had never done hills on the treadmill
- Maintaining a constant speed made for an interesting and challenging workout
Take Away:
- I need to work at climbing long and steady
- This is a good place to begin. I like how I am unable to slow my pace on the accent.
- Watching myself in the mirror was helpful. I need to keep my carriage lifted.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 13.00 | 0.00 | 13.00 |
| Pace: 10:09
Observations:
- Still a lot of snow on the roads and sidewalks - boring but safe route
- Windchill made the run much colder than expected (18 degrees)
Take away:
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Pace: 9:10 - Treadmill/Hill Repeats
Observations:
- Second attempt at running hills on the treadmill - felt more confident and daring to increase my speed
- 2 mile warm-up/4 mile hills
Take Away:
- Treadmill workouts are less strenuous on my injured area
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Pace: 9:30 - Treadmill
Observations:
- Attempted a tempo run on the treadmill, but I did not realize that I would have to change the pace up and down
Take Away:
- Need to play with the treadmill programs to see which ones work for my running needs
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Pace: 9:28 - Treadmill
Observations:
- Mentally and physically not into running
Take Away:
- I run better in the mornings - mentally and physically
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 16.00 | 0.00 | 16.00 |
| Pace: 11:00
Observations:
- Gorgeous day (mid 30's)
- Dressed appropriately
- Nourishment - on target
Take Away:
- Focus was on friends pace to meet her goal of 15 miles
- Running with firends makes the time fly by
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Pace: 9:31 (outside)
Observations:
- Pleasant running conditions - 48 degrees
- Very breezy
- Legs were not tired from yesterdays 16 miler
Take Away:
- Running into steady breeze is challenging - I should have pushed myself more when the breeze was to my back
- Suprised to see that I ran 133 miles in January
- I need to focus on some concrete goals
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 91.00 | 42.00 | 133.00 |
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