post-70 minute run

Ok. so this is my first time ever blogging....
Liesbet - thank you for sharing your story with us - it made me realize that we sxhould have sent Tim home to help you instead of doing the Pose clinic - which was excellent by the way, but nevertheless...
Also - the trampoline place in Santa Clara sounds amazing - i will definitly try to get there with my 5 year old...
I wanted to share with you the fact that last week I had a serious running crisis - the 60 minute run and the 3 x 20 minute runs in whch Liesbet and Monica starred were so difficult for me. I'm not even sure if i understand why - remnanats of jet lag and overworking? just that time of the month? And then came Saturday and the famous 70 minute run, which I actually managed to finish in one piece and felt pretty good about. Now my concern is how do I ensure that I have moe days like this, especially when we get to the actual half-marathon...
Thank you all for making the running group so inspiring and fun, and keep up the great work!

Trying to Run and keep up with the rest of life!

Hi Guys. I am sorry I did not make yesterday morning. I was struggling a little with how to coordinate the kids and Tim and I both being gone and then found out Friday night that our landlord was going to show our house at 2pm on Saturday – which meant to us that he was sticking to the 30 days notice he had given us on Monday (He had called us Wed and made it sound like he had changed his mind and was not going to show the house until we told him we had found a new place to live). We are hoping to buy a place, so this is our own doing, but we were hoping he would let us stay until we either found a place or decided to stay and wait until next year. The result of the Friday night call was that I got up and started packing at 5:30am instead of going running. I missed my run completely yesterday and I didn’t do my WOD (work-out of the day) either. I hope I get out today. It’s hard for me to make myself do that sort of thing by myself when I know I have so much to do. 70 minutes seems like such a long time, and the days feel so short.

I didn’t run on Friday either, but I did jump on a trampoline for almost 2 hours strait. I took the kids to Sky High Sports in Santa Clara. It’s a huge ware house filled with trampolines. The trampolines are all connected it’s kind of like being on one huge trampoline. We played tag, did tricks, jumped into the foam pit and had races across it. You should check out the website. It’s an amazing place. I’d love to get everyone down there for a fun work-out. Anyway – so instead of a recovery run I did what amounted to intervals on the trampolines for 2 hours.

Thursday’s run was murder! I ran at 2:30pm. It was HOT! I had been in a meeting which was suppose to go until 2. I told everyone I had to leave at 2. 2 came and went. At 2:10 I stood up and said I really had to go. At 2:15 I was stretching and said I was going. At 2:25 Tim finally asked me what appointment I had to go to and I admitted I was going running and justified – it was my last chance of the day to do it, I might miss tomorrow run so I could not miss today’s…etc… . Why is that hard to make stuff like this a priority? Anyway, I made it out. It was HOT and it felt Humid and I was miserable. I had a really hard time sticking to the run. My legs felt like lead. I just felt like I had no energy. I did my 10 min, jog on slightly hilly terrain, and then my next 7 on the same loop finishing at the bottom of a hill. I ran all my 3 minute zone 4’s up a hill, trying to get farther up the hill each time. It was TORTURE!!!! I think I was actually in zone 10! At the end of the 3 minutes I would jog down the hill and back to my loop. I was really hating life – but, here’s the sick part – loving it at the same time. Sometimes, with exercise, the misery of it has a satisfaction. I feel hot, tired, and like I just can’t do one minute more, and then I take some sort of pleasure in dong that one minute more, because it is so uncomfortable. When I finished the last 10 minute series I jogged and walked home. Sawyer and I were quite a site. After I got home, Carter walked into the room when I had my back to him. He started talking to me. When I turned around he jumped back and exclaimed,” Oh my gosh mom, what did you do to yourself!” I think I was a little red, and a lot wet and had a look of crazy desperation still left in my eyes. He then looked out the window at Sawyer and exclaimed, “What did you do to Sawyer?” Sawyer was wet and muddy and collapsed on the cool pavement. I had made one of my loops go by a water trough so he could get water. He would jump in it every time.

Anyway – That’s my run story for the week. I hope you post yours.

WOW!

Everyone was smokin today! Thanks again for another fantastic start to a Saturday! 70 minutes went by so fast I cant believe it!

Tuesday Track Workout

WOW! This workout was another unique and different workout all together. I an very curious about how each person felt after doing the 20 minutes of 100 meter speed intervals. I didnt get it at first then with Luis coaching me and running next to me I came to realize just how vital the recovery part was. Thanks again Luis!
Mary and Carrie ROCK!

Saturday Workout

Hot today! Great to have a chance to see Liesbet in action! Amazing abilities and very inspirational, loved watching the progressive end to each repeat.
I had a rough day, I felt sortof weak and tired. I managed to keep going through it all and worked on the mental aspect of the run. Liesbet reminded me after the run that it is important to maintain form so that injuries dont creep into the picture. Gee I knew I was not running my best but I forgot to focus on my form. Thanks for reminding me Liesbet!
Yael is awesome! With such a busy life, working, traveling & motherhood I don't know how she does it. I saw the effort on Saturday and can honestly say I am beyond impressed!
Excellent workout Luis, Next week looks very challanging. See you at the track Tuesday everyone!

Post race nutrition

The races we sign up for do not have to provide good nutrition for us when we finish. Although most have some water and fruit. The sponsors often have various things like yogurt, chips, sports drinks or bars. I always toss a couple of pieces of fruit in my bag, and an extra water bottle, that way I am certain that there is something handy right after the run. Also, talk to Luis about having something handy at or right after practices. the longer and harder we go, our bodies are going to need the fuel. The Jail Break Run is hosted by the Alameda County Sherriffs Association and simply does not have any other sponsors. The website indicates post run refreshments. Use your best judgement.
Monica

I'm testing my blogging abilities to see if I'm doing this right.

Get Running!

I agree with the comment that it is easier with a group. As a matter of fact there are a few of us that run together on a regular basis. It is sometimes difficult to run by yourself or later in the day when it is so hot. I promise that if someone asks me if I can run with them, I will do my utmost to do just that. I will be honest about real life issues that may be in the way, but I will do what I can, when I can to help anyone out!
If it's too hot but the only time you can go is in the heat, try walking. You will feel much better having done something rather that nothing.

Loved the hill too, looking forward to those hill repeats later Luis!
Monica

My first run with the group.

I can tell this is going to be great. It's so much more fun to run as part of a "team"! The run was easy. The hour went by fast! Luis is amazing - running back and forth between us all like it is nothing. My right ankle was definately tight. I have to admit I changed it up every once and a while and ran backwards. Moving in one direction on flat paved ground is foreign and will take some getting used to. I was happy to have a little hill at the end.

Post from Jen Shurman

I had so much fun today!!! I'm so glad Liesbet has joined our group. Today is a milestone for me as many of you know I've never run 6 1/2 miles before!!! I can't imagine what a great feeling it's going to be when we are running 13 miles. Luis really helped me increase my speed the last 10 minutes. It felt awesome! I know I would not be running if it weren't for our group. I'm looking forward to our July 20th race!!! (I posted this for Jen - she had posted it under comments to my last post.)

I join tomorrow.

I join you all tomorrow. I am excited to join your group. I have been hearing raving reviews from you all. I have never done anything like this before - actually train for an event - and train on pavement (I am a dirt girl by instinct)...and with a group no less. WOW! I wonder if I will actually like going out for runs by October. POST, POST, POST everyone. It will make it more fun!