One Week to Go

The Broad Street Run is in one week and I believe I am ready. I did a 10 miler on Sunday and did not die, so I think I am ready. 10 miles is tough for me the last couple of miles led to some knee and ankle fatigue but it is a not too bad, I will just have to remember to hydrate more. I will do a few more days of training and then do nothing for the remainder of the week.

This week:

M: 2 miles
T: 4 miles - Kenpo Class
W: 2 miles
Th: 0 - Kenpo Class
F: 0
S: 0
Su: Race day

The training is going well and I do realize I have along way to go. The 15 day weight check = 264. Not a big change but good, I am satisfied.

I did it~ OMG!

Okay, i did it. I am registered to run the 2007 Rock and Roll 1/2 marathon in Virginia Beach over Labor day weekend. So, the kids and I are going on vacation the first week of September, and I am going to run 13.1 miles. I already have a place to stay, thanks to military buddies, Mike and Stef; and Mike is going to start with me, and meet me at the finish line. I am so jazzed! I went and bought a new pair of sneakers, the right kind. ASICS GT-2110. I tend to over pronate, and these are for heavier runners who over pronate. I also got the special insoles for those of us who have flatter feet. I walked around in them last night, and for the first time in a long time my instep on my left foot doesnt hurt. weird. The top of my foot doesnt hurt either, so maybe that is what i needed! i am very excited about this. Mike also told me that on the website for the shamrock marathon...www.shamrockmarathon.com there is a training guide to being able to train properly for a 1/2 marathon. i am very excited about this. I am really going to do it! Also, on the training guide, it talks about cross training 2 x a week; which is really cool because i have been conteplating playing softball 2x a week. With practices; i figure i can run to practice, do the practice and then run home. it gets my mileage in, and also does the cross training. I havent completely decided to do softball, but am definately doing the running. and the race. I paid for my entrace fee to the race ($75.00). a sizeable enough investment that i will not overlook it.

Back in Black

I had taken a number of weeks off from Kenpo to get into a running grove, but I was able to start back last week. It is amazing how your muscles ache after a good martial arts workout, arms, ribs, shoulders, back and legs. However, as they say it is a good pain. The reference to back in black is merely that in Kenpo black gi's (uniforms) are traditionally worn rather than white as in most other styles. I like the martial arts for stamina, the starts and stops, with the necessary quickness are great for stamina. Plus it keeps the workouts interesting.

Running is progressing and I feel i will be ready for the Broad Street run on May 6th.

Sunday = 9 miles
Monday = rest because 9 miles is pretty far, martial arts class
Tudesday = 2 miles at the park
Wednesday = 3.5 miles on the streets.

The new shoes have helped by lower body stability. I was running in Saucony Omni 5's but they were a bit worn, I upgraded to the Omni 6's and I feel great. No ankle, knee or hip stiffness.

Tonight I plan to run for an hour as well. I am trying to get my base up. I want to be at 25 miles per week.

Remaining week schedule:
Wednesday Evening: 4 to 5 miles
Thursday: Kenpo class
Friday: 5 miles
Saturday/ Sunday: 3 miles/ 10 miles

Kenpo again

I went back to my Kenpo classes last night. I had taken about 6 weeks off while I was building my milage and getting over a flu. It felt good to be back at it. I enjoy the light contact and the idea of actually learning something while I am exercising. For myself, I enjoy the complicated hand techniques and traps. I think I should bring a towel, I still have a propensity to sweat alot. I also found that my running has helped my stamina, I was fine after an hour. I only hope that the Kenpo also helps my running.

The Nor' Easter

The weather has not been cooperating with my running schedule. It is a crap shoot in March and April for running and I am experiencing that this year. I was able to run 3 miles on Friday and 9 on Saturday but Sunday was a washout. I think I will be able to complete the Broad Street run on the 6th of May but I will not be fast.

15 day weight check: 267. Like I say, I know if I check everyday I will obsess over my weight so every two weeks I will check. I think the muscle development in my legs has prevented dramatic weight loss (fat changing to muscle and all that). Additionally, I had a bad weekend for diet so I probably added a couple of pounds this weekend from poor diet. But all in all, I feel I am doing well.

I hate the flu

I think I have finally kicked the worst of this flu I have been fighting for a couple of weeks. I have been trying to gear up for the Broad Street Run, a down hill 10 miler here in Philadelphia. However, being sick did not help this out. But I am not back on track.

Tuesday: 3.5 miles
Wednesday: 0
Thursday: 3 miles
Friday: 3 miles

It is my intent to do 3 to 4 miles on Saturday and 7 to 8 on Sunday, this will place my weekly total at about 20 miles for the week. Running while trying to cough up a lung is not fun but I am back to running again and that is what is important. Weight totals every 15 days, I don't want to obsess about weight. Rather, I would like to make healthy life style choices for their own sake, if I am dedicated the results will follow.

Next change: Flax Seed Oil.

I can't decide if I want to take the pills more convenient or grind and add the flax to my diet, more beneficial. Omega 3's are an important supplement that I want to put in my diet. I will update as I make a decision.

A Small Set Back

We had bad weather in Philadelphia early in the week and I caught a bit of a cold. I was unable to run all week. I feel bad. But I will be running tonight and then both weekend days. I am excited about it. Bring on the streets. The turtle express is back on track.