I'm planning on training with RunOn! for my marathon. I completed the Fit for Speed class in May then started the Fit for Distance: 15k class. My marathon training officially starts in July. The 15k class is a marathon readiness class, as it prepares me for an 8 mile base, which is required in order to join the full marathon training class. I trained for each of my half marathons on my own, however I wanted to train with a group for a full marathon, for accountability and companionship on the long runs. I have really enjoyed meeting new running friends and getting to know the people in my pace group.
"The reason we race isn't so much to beat each other...but to be with each other." Born to Run, page 252
Monday, June 18, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
Fit for Distance: 15k- Week 4
Week 4 (6/10-6/16) Results:
Sunday: 8 mile group run (splits: 11:15, 10:43, 10:52, 11:02, 11:11, 11:03, 10:56, 10:45; avg 10:59 min/mile)
Tuesday: 5 mile group run (splits: 10:50, 10:16, 10:57, 10:38, 12:22; avg 11:03 min/mile)
Wednesday: 3 mile solo run (splits: 10:37, 9:43, 10:19; avg 10:14 min/mile)
Thursday: 5 mile group run (splits: 11:35, 10:53, 11:11, 11:02, 11:18; avg 11:13 min/mile)
Thursday's workout was hill repeats- we went up and down a big hill 5 times in Richardson, in addition to running to and from the hill site, for a total of 5 miles!
Sunday: 8 mile group run (splits: 11:15, 10:43, 10:52, 11:02, 11:11, 11:03, 10:56, 10:45; avg 10:59 min/mile)
Tuesday: 5 mile group run (splits: 10:50, 10:16, 10:57, 10:38, 12:22; avg 11:03 min/mile)
Wednesday: 3 mile solo run (splits: 10:37, 9:43, 10:19; avg 10:14 min/mile)
Thursday: 5 mile group run (splits: 11:35, 10:53, 11:11, 11:02, 11:18; avg 11:13 min/mile)
Thursday's workout was hill repeats- we went up and down a big hill 5 times in Richardson, in addition to running to and from the hill site, for a total of 5 miles!
Monday, June 11, 2012
Marathon Monday
I recently finished the book "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall. He writes about 'the greatest race never seen' and inspires runners and non-runners alike.
My running history is brief really. I started my career at Deloitte in January 2009, after graduating from college three weeks before. My first year was a challenge. In Jaunuary of 2010, I needed something else to focus on, besides work. On a whim, I registered for the inaugural Dallas Rock'n'Roll half marathon, even though I had never even ran a 5k or more before. I trained during busy season and ran my first half marathon on March 28, 2010. I was hooked. I ran my second half marathon in October 2010 in Disney World. My third and fourth half marathon was the Dallas Rock'n'Roll on March 27, 2011 and March 25, 2012 respectively. I really enjoy my annual tradition of running a half marathon during busy season, it is a great stress reliever during my busiest time of the year. In fact, I've already registered for my fifth half marathon, the Dallas Rock'n'Roll on March 24, 2013, just over three months after my marathon!
Five years ago I wouldn't have thought I'd be training for a marathon. I wouldn't have guessed I would already have ran four half marathons.
"We were born to run; we were born because we run." Born to Run, page 93
My running self was born, at the age of 23 when I completed my first half marathon. Now, at the age of 26, I know I was born to run this marathon.
My running history is brief really. I started my career at Deloitte in January 2009, after graduating from college three weeks before. My first year was a challenge. In Jaunuary of 2010, I needed something else to focus on, besides work. On a whim, I registered for the inaugural Dallas Rock'n'Roll half marathon, even though I had never even ran a 5k or more before. I trained during busy season and ran my first half marathon on March 28, 2010. I was hooked. I ran my second half marathon in October 2010 in Disney World. My third and fourth half marathon was the Dallas Rock'n'Roll on March 27, 2011 and March 25, 2012 respectively. I really enjoy my annual tradition of running a half marathon during busy season, it is a great stress reliever during my busiest time of the year. In fact, I've already registered for my fifth half marathon, the Dallas Rock'n'Roll on March 24, 2013, just over three months after my marathon!
Five years ago I wouldn't have thought I'd be training for a marathon. I wouldn't have guessed I would already have ran four half marathons.
"We were born to run; we were born because we run." Born to Run, page 93
My running self was born, at the age of 23 when I completed my first half marathon. Now, at the age of 26, I know I was born to run this marathon.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
XTrain: Collin Classic 42 mile bike ride
It has been over a month since Darrell and I rode together- since we finished the MS 150 on May 6. I couldn't wait to ride with him again! The Collin Classic was one of our first bike rallies last year. The weather was wonderful. Of course it was hot, it is June in Texas and there was a light breeze. We had a wonderful ride!
Darrell and I
2012 Collin Classic - 42 mile route
42 Mile Results (5 mile splits)
Mile 5: 16.84 mph
Mile 10: 17.54 mph
Mile 15: 17.96 mph
Mile 20: 17.10 mph
Mile 25: 16.84 mph
Mile 30: 16.87 mph
Mile 35: 17.41 mph
Mile 40: 17.37 mph
Overall ride average was 17.3 mph with a total ride time of 2 hours and 24 minutes. My bike speedometer said 17.1 mph. Darrell and I kicked butt on this ride- I'm very happy with the speed for the distance that we rode!
Fit for Distance: 15k- Week 3
Week 3 (6/2-6/9) Results:
Saturday: 7 mile solo run (splits: 10:34, 10:36, 10:35, 10:56, 11:26, 11:14, 10:51; avg 10:53 min/mile)
Tuesday: 5 mile group run (splits: 11:17, 11:01, 10:53, 10:40, 11:27; avg 11:04 min/mile)
Wednesday: 3 mile solo run (splits: 10:21, 10:20, 11:28; avg 10:30 min/mile)
Friday: 5 mile solo run (splits: 10:46, 10:22, 10:52, 11:19, 10:26; avg 10:45 min/mile)
Total Weekly Mileage: 20 miles
On Saturday, while still in Minnesota, I did my long run solo. I started my run at the Black Bear Hotel and Casino Resort where we stayed and I ran under I-35 along MN 210.
Running seven miles by myself, I was pretty lonely, until at mile 4 I met a friend.
A deer!! She came out of the woods, and we both stopped in our tracks and starred at each other. I'm not sure who was more surprised, the doe or the city girl. I'm willing to bet it was me. She ran off into the woods and I continued on my run. That's something I don't see on my runs in Texas!
Saturday: 7 mile solo run (splits: 10:34, 10:36, 10:35, 10:56, 11:26, 11:14, 10:51; avg 10:53 min/mile)
Tuesday: 5 mile group run (splits: 11:17, 11:01, 10:53, 10:40, 11:27; avg 11:04 min/mile)
Wednesday: 3 mile solo run (splits: 10:21, 10:20, 11:28; avg 10:30 min/mile)
Friday: 5 mile solo run (splits: 10:46, 10:22, 10:52, 11:19, 10:26; avg 10:45 min/mile)
Total Weekly Mileage: 20 miles
On Saturday, while still in Minnesota, I did my long run solo. I started my run at the Black Bear Hotel and Casino Resort where we stayed and I ran under I-35 along MN 210.
Running seven miles by myself, I was pretty lonely, until at mile 4 I met a friend.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Marathon Monday
It is official- I'm running a MARATHON! That's 26.2 miles. I am registered for the Dallas Marathon on December 9, 2012.
After my fourth half marathon, I started to think "what's next?". Then everything started to come together, and I knew I was destined to run a marathon.
For the next 27 Mondays, I'm going to blog about my marathon experience. There will be 26 posts about my training and the 27th and final 'Marathon Monday' post will be about my marathon! This is, of course, by design. It is not coincidence that I am running a race that is 26 miles during my 26th year of life on earth in the city that I was born and raised in or that there will be 26 posts about my training (1 post representing each year that has led me to this point) , and 1 post about the race (representing the future and how the marathon has changed me).
I am excited for the journey that is ahead over the next 187 days. I know that this marathon will change me, for the better. I know that I will be stronger because of it. I can't wait to share this journey with you.
After my fourth half marathon, I started to think "what's next?". Then everything started to come together, and I knew I was destined to run a marathon.
For the next 27 Mondays, I'm going to blog about my marathon experience. There will be 26 posts about my training and the 27th and final 'Marathon Monday' post will be about my marathon! This is, of course, by design. It is not coincidence that I am running a race that is 26 miles during my 26th year of life on earth in the city that I was born and raised in or that there will be 26 posts about my training (1 post representing each year that has led me to this point) , and 1 post about the race (representing the future and how the marathon has changed me).
I am excited for the journey that is ahead over the next 187 days. I know that this marathon will change me, for the better. I know that I will be stronger because of it. I can't wait to share this journey with you.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Fit for Distance: 15k- Week 2
Week 2 (5/27-6/1) Results
Sunday: 6 mile group long run (splits: 11:15, 10:36, 11:00, 11:06, 10:41, 10:45; avg 10:43 min/mile)
Tuesday: 4 mile group run (splits: 11:08, 11:01, 10:46, 11:23; avg 11:05 min/mile)
Wednesday: 3 mile solo run (splits: 10:43, 10:56, 10:32; avg 10:47 min/mile)
Thursday: 5 mile group run (rained out, on treadmill @ 10:54 min/mile)
Friday: 3 mile solo run (splits: 10:27, 10:26, 10:37; avg 10:32 min/mile)
Total Weekly Mileage: 21 miles
On Friday, I got to run from the farm my Grandma grew up on into town.
The weather in Minnesota was perfect for my mid-morning run. Normally, I listen to music on my solo runs, but about half way though my 3 miler, I shut the iPod off and listened to the sounds of nature- my shoes hitting the packed gravel road I was running on, the birds chirping, the leaves blowing. It was beautiful.
Sunday: 6 mile group long run (splits: 11:15, 10:36, 11:00, 11:06, 10:41, 10:45; avg 10:43 min/mile)
Tuesday: 4 mile group run (splits: 11:08, 11:01, 10:46, 11:23; avg 11:05 min/mile)
Wednesday: 3 mile solo run (splits: 10:43, 10:56, 10:32; avg 10:47 min/mile)
Thursday: 5 mile group run (rained out, on treadmill @ 10:54 min/mile)
Friday: 3 mile solo run (splits: 10:27, 10:26, 10:37; avg 10:32 min/mile)
Total Weekly Mileage: 21 miles
On Friday, I got to run from the farm my Grandma grew up on into town.
The weather in Minnesota was perfect for my mid-morning run. Normally, I listen to music on my solo runs, but about half way though my 3 miler, I shut the iPod off and listened to the sounds of nature- my shoes hitting the packed gravel road I was running on, the birds chirping, the leaves blowing. It was beautiful.
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