Sunday, April 8, 2012

Spring Break, SLOTH, and Six Weeks!

Should be grading papers, doing my homework, doing my son's homework (Ha! It's a shark research project... you know how that kind of thing goes... Who ends up doing most of the work?), but I thought I'd check in quickly and let you know what I'm up to.

Last week was spring break. We went to Naples, FL to visit the in-laws and stay in their beautiful condo.

Check out this ocean view... Gorgeous.

I had a 55-mile week planned. My long run of 20-miles was first up on Sunday (we arrived Sat. night).

HOLY HUMIDITY HELL.

This girl is *not* used to that anymore. While I've lived in high humidity places before (Ohio River Valley, Florida, Texas), I have long forgotten what it's like, nor did I train for marathons in these places.

It was hard to breath when I started. The air was so thick and moist! I didn't think I was going to make it those first couple of miles. I settled into my groove, took in the beautiful scenery and ended up completing my run around 8:47P, which is pretty much what I had planned to do. My long run goal pace for this cycle is 8:40-8:45ish. Or pretty much anything below 9:00P works, really.

By Thursday, I was DONE. I did easy on Monday, a solid speed workout on Tuesday (2 X 2 miles), easy on Wed. and then I woke up Thursday morning and both my body and mind said, "11 miles is NOT happening today. Sorry." 

Could it be because of this the day prior?

Yes. That is 3 pounds of ice cream topped with peanut butter sauce and a ramekin of hot fudge on the side. I ate 90% of it. My husband ate the other 10%. I am DISGUSTING.

The combination of the world's largest sundae, the heat/humidity, and 4 nights of sharing a bed with 2 little munchkins who kicked me and screamed out at all hours of the night (3-bedroom condo) finally did me in. I skipped my first run of this training cycle. Felt guilty but it is what it is, and my coach actually gave me a, "Good for you!" so I felt better when all was said and done.

Pasadena is 6 weeks away, and I'm feeling a bit tired already. I did have a pretty solid long run today (18.55 miles @ 8:36P), so I'm feeling encouraged that my body is going to be able to hold up for 42 more days. I DEFINITELY need to get back to the gym, however, because I do notice that I'm feeling rickety (knees, hips). I have completely neglected weight training for a good month now.

I also need to really watch my diet (no more Chevy Suburban-sized sundaes) and start logging more hours in the sack. This next week will have me peaking at my highest mileage ever--60 miles! Yikes!

Hope everyone had a lovely Easter today. We made it through Mass with no major behavior issues and even managed to have a decent family photo taken before we walked into church. SCORE!!!

Betcha didn't know I was wearing compression shorts underneath my dress. Now you do! Bahahaha!




9 comments:

  1. Oh, I don't do heat and humidity either! That was one heck of a sundae! Best of luck with your 60 miles this week!

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  2. I totally wore compression shorts under my wedding dress. Shhh....don't tell anyone. I also wore my running shoes during the reception. Most comfortable bride EVER! Happy Easter!

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  3. Beautiful Easter family pic! I'm glad you were able to listen to your body and skip a run... humidity is killer. So is sharing rooms with little ones! Hope you get a good night's sleep back in your own bed. 60 miles-- that's huge!! I have no doubt you can do it... not sure that I could, though. :)

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  4. Oh what a beautiful family!! And what a BEAUTIFUL sundae :) I would have liked to fight you over that :)

    Nice mileage this week! You are doing awesome! Pasadena will be a PR - my prediction.

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  5. Another full. Super woman. Thats it. Your new title. Marathons so close together- thats just a dream for me. Your times are so freakin' awesome, you are so strong and are rockin' the crud outta your Brooks. I am so proud of you and love reading about your journey! You are so motivating and inspiring! You go A!

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  6. Awesome that you are wearing compression shorts under your dress. What a beautiful family picture! and awesome mileage!

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  7. That sundae looks amazing! And I agree with getting no sleep when the kids are in bed with me. I swear mine do gymnastics in their sleep, its ridiculous!

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  8. At least your husband helped a little with the sundae--mine hates sweets (except plain jane vanilla ice cream) so I would have been on my own, and I would have finished it too. And I *hate* humidity too. I hope I never live somewhere that has it again.

    Looks like you had a great Easter!

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  9. What a great family picture!! Looks like you had a great time. That sundae alone was awesome! It's funny how you said your husband only had 10% and you had 90. That's exactly what would have happened around here. I am the big sweets fanatic. Good thing we like to run... :-)

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