#1) The women's bathroom on my floor is: 1) REALLY far away & 2) Everyone leaves the light off! Is it just me, or am I the only person that doesn't like to pee in the dark? I used to just leave the light off if they were others already in the bathroom but now I make a point to flip it on loudly. I'm all about conserving energy, yadda yadda, but come on, there is no need to pee in the dark!
#2) San Diego is right around the corner. I had a nice easy run last weekend, 12 miles. I didn't really look at my watch I just ran. I've been talking with Maddy on twitter and through email about her race strategy, as we have similar goals. She's been walking .05 of every mile for a water break/gu/rest. I set my watch to to run .95 and walk .05 last weekend. I thought it might slow me down but I ended up with 12 miles/2:15/11:15 AP. I was pleased with this since I wasn't really trying to maintain any certain pace. I slacked a little on the other runs last week but still came within one mile of hitting all my planned miles. Taper time is nice!
#3) My mom was in town for the weekend for a belated Mother's Day. We got beautified at the spa, we ate yummy food, we chatted lots and of course, we shopped! I'll be previewing all my new Nike apparel sometime this week. Let's just say, I was spoiled rotten!
#4) My eating habits have turned to crap. I'm still using TheDailyPlate however, it doesn't seem to matter to me anymore if I have to write something down. What I need is a food journal critic! Anyone want to be my drill sergeant food critic a la Jillian Michaels-syle?
#5) Been thinking a lot about my summer plans. Still have a few things on the table:
-Tri (maybe two, one sprint mid summer and one Olympic in sept)
-SF 1/2 -or- SF 5k? (I'll be in CA that weekend but am undecided on the race)
-5k (I don't have one picked out unless I do SF 5k. I haven't done a 5k in 3 years, my PR was set in 2003, I think it's time.)
#6) Plan or no plan? Since I've been in marathon training mode I started training for Arizona (that race was in January), I'm toying with the idea of throwing all plans out the window and just going with the flow. However, to successfully complete a Tri or 1/2 marathon (if I choose to sign up for either) I'll probably need some sort of plan. The question of the day is: Can I go sans plan as long as I'm still getting in the necessary workouts? i.e. I'm still getting in swims, bikes and runs just without specific goals for each day. Thoughts?
#7) After reading all the tweets and party reports from B2B 2009, I think I need to take that race on again in 2010. I ran it in 2003 with MY DAD! Yes, I ran the quintessential naked, drunken, partyfest with my Dad. We thought it was a "real" race through SF and the course looked pretty...little did I know what I was getting us into. From the start line with the flying tortillas and beach balls I should have known. Next year, bring on the alcohol filled water bottles and crazy glitter I AM THERE!
Randomness done.
20 comments:
I can't believe SD is almost here!
Regarding a non-plan plan - you know I'm all for that. Just be careful to not slack (as I tend to). What works for me now is a partial plan. I only plan my long runs - and let the rest fall into place.
I'm with you on #1. Cmon people - get a grip.
Training without a plan is making my blood pressure go up just thinking about it. Yikes. But if you can do it and feel good about it - go for it.
Glad to hear your new long run plan worked well.
My hubby leaves agian in beg/mid June. We should definitly plan something.
You know what's the worst, and only happened to me once, but is seared in my brain forever? I was peeing in a public restroom and as someone exited she turned off the lights-- HUH??? Too bad you weren't around to walk in and turn them on. :)
San Diego is almost here! I'm super excited for you. I think it's pretty normal for healthy eating to fall apart close to the marathon-- give it a couple weeks and I'm sure you'll be back on track!
wow, peeing in the dark is for the uber-green. i need to be able to see.
sounds like your training is going really well!
I am going to try plan/nonplan perhaps for my next run. Wait, that's what I did for SD! ha ha. :) DUDE I can't believe you ran that with your dad. ha ha that is too funny, and Hooray 12 more days!
What is it that people need to see while they're peeing? I stand up and need to aim and I don't turn the light on.
I don't turn on lights if I can see without them, but would never pee if I could see - that would make me feel weird. :)
I think that as long as you have a loose training plan, you'll be fine. You don't have to be all specific, but just say that each week, at a minimum, you will....(run 3x, swim 2x, bike 2x, weights 2x; or whatever works for you). I think that you definitely have the running & swimming background to breeze through the tri-, and I don't know much about your bike skills, so maybe that's an area you'll need to be more specific about.
Sounds like a GREAT 12 miler - very good pace. I think that if you stay focused & relaxed in SD, you're going to do great!
I totally want to do B2B next year, too.
For me, I need a plan to really feel like I'm training. I did my whole Big Sur cycle without a set plan, but I had a vague idea of what I wanted to try to do based on previous marathon plans. I think you probably have a big enough knowledge/experience base to know how much of each activity you need to be doing to feel prepared.
My vote is SFM 1st half half. If you're going to be here you mine as well enjoy the scenic run :)
Honestly! This is so exciting. It's so soon :) Enjoy the taper!1
YAY, *I'm* excited about SD, and I'm not even running it!
I haven't quite figured out my plan for my first marathon. It might end up being kind of flexible. That said, I think I'd get pretty scared with NO plan!
I love hanging with my mom!
love your random posts. I know I couldn't run without a plan, but if you can swing it, awesome!
That is cool you were able to spend time with your mom. Mine lives so far away.
Also I cant believe you love tapers. For me it is the worst part of racing. I feel like I am losing all my fitness. (Even though it only makes you stronger.)
Also plans are to stressful. If you go with the flow there is zero let down after a race because there are not any expectations to begin with. That is why I have never been on one.=)
Youll do great at SD. I cant wit to read the race report!!
Good going on the taper! Have fun in SD! :)
I love Nike clothes! Jealous of your spa day. A massage would be wonderful right now.
I am so exicted for all you guys running SD. I can't wait to see pictures and read race reports.
yea sd will be here before you know it. the b2b sounds like fun. the east coast b2b is an iron distance (and half iron) triathlons. i'll have to look up the san fran one, you've got my interest up.
Closet situation posted. Would love to hear your suggestions :)
I'm with POM about the plan. I stuck to long runs like glue, but otherwise I ran whatever made sense during t ehweek. Good luck!
hip hip horray for SD! can't wait!
I NEED a plan! haha more so I don't over train though, but if you have a a loose idea of what you want to accomplish every week you should be good to go.
B2B was crazy fun!!! you need to do it again minus dad :)
SD in 10 days!!!! YES for B2B next year and SFM half!!! or the 5k, as long as you are there :)
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