2 weeks into my learning to run program and I can barely run now. My knees feel like they have locked up and I cannot propel my legs into motion. No feat walking, but running? Ha. Fugghedaboutit.
I am very pissed off with my body tonight. I thoroughly enjoy my running time. I guess I will need to make a sacrifice. Instead of running every other day I will do M, W and F's from now on until I am feeling better and this w/e I will only walk. Perhaps I get some pool running in since I will be away and near the water. Or would that be a mistake?
Gah. Someone tell me this kind of thing happens and that it will go away.
/end of rant.
Mury says:
It happens and it goes away. Keep it casual. Walk as much as you have to. As much as you can, keep your frequency up and the intensity low. Of course when you need days off, take them. We all struggle when starting out.
Let me start off by saying that I am not pregnant. Been there, done that twice... done. However, my six year old son loves to ride his bike... with me while I run (usually just during my 3 mile runs).
Unfortunately he has this habit of complaining about being tired, thirsty, you name it, about 3/4 of a mile into it. I love him to bits and pieces and just tell him he's the one who wanted to come along. Once he makes it just past the half way point, he's back on track and happy as a clam.
Anyone have similar experiences? How do you handle it and avoid complaints besides just telling them they can't go along?
Mury says:
Put him in charge for one of the run/bikes and see what happens?
I just assembled my bike and tuned the brakes and derailuers so it's running like a top. But I have one problem, the dopes that delivered it must have dropped the box on it's side and broke and bent spokes in the front rim. Not a big deal it only costs a couple bucks to fix but it's the principle of the thing.
Been a while since I rode a mtn bike. Now I remember why I bought a cyclocross bike. It's much tougher to roll those big tires. But it sure is easy to ride on mud and dirt. Perfect for my family trips.
Well I have gone a little farther this week than any week since I have started to run with any consistancy at the beginning of the month. The first real week 3 weeks ago I went 13 miles in a 4 day run week. Then last week I went 20 in a 5 day run week. This week I have one more day to go and I currently sit at 17 miles. I have had 3 pretty fast days one 3.4 miler at 7:51 min/mile one, one 5 miler at 7:52 min/mile and this morning a 3.4 mile at 7:41 min/mile. On Wednesday I went 5.5 at an 8:47 min/mile. Now I dont know if I should stay moderatly short and fast or if i should slow it down and go long like 6 or 7 miles. Not real sure this is all new territory. I havnt ran concecutive days since someone was telling me what to run and how fast to go. I guess I will decide while Im lacing up tomorrow.
Then over the weekend I have to decide if I am going to continue to increase millage or drop it down to about half and work on speed.
decissions decissions.............
Mury says:
If you want my two cents on mileage or speed I'll give it to you.
It’s been a rough week! I don’t even know what day it is right now. Well that’s an exaggeration but you know what I mean. It’s been a whirlwind of driving, running on treadmills, riding / running in the dark but today it was calm. The weather - 62 and clear, my head - slightly hazy but pointed in the right direction and my plan was to hit the 30+ miles mark on Thursday so I can ride my new bike and have pleasure runs (trail) on the weekend.
To accomplish this I did another HR distance run this morning and paced it out at 7:10 min miles. Now I am 100% sure those tempo runs are helping with the pace and endurance level. A few weeks ago my HM pace was in the 7:20 – 7:30 pace.
After completing this run I logged 32 miles for the week. If I toss in a 6.2 and 3.1 mile in there this weekend (one on a brick day) I will be right about 40 miles. 35 is my goal, so whatever happens is fine but I really enjoy those 3 milers sandwiched between bike rides. Besides my legs are cashed.
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I've just been logging miles since my HM. Some runs are pretty easy and some have been harder, but it's all been solidly in the aerobic range. A very tiny bit of tempo'ish stuff, but that's it. Additionally, I haven't had a down week in a long time.
I figured today was as good a day as any to do a little time trial so I could do some sanity checks on my training run paces. I drove around once again looking for a track to use, but as expected everything is locked up. That irks me. Why spend the time teaching kids life long health/fitness skills if when they turn into adults you lock them out of facilities they are paying tax money for.
So I had to just pick a trail. I wanted to do a mile test, but didn't have a good mile marked out, so I had to wing it with the Garmin. I warmed up for a mile and then took a good guess on what might be a neutral elevation course. Turns out I climbed 50'.
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Tonight, on my way home from the pool, I got to thinking about how I came to to start working out again and how much time I now spend training. Over the last 5 weeks I have been training 8 or 9 hours a week. I am not used to that and it is a bit of a burden for me. I worry a lot about training taking time away from my family. When I initially started working out I realized that getting in shape made me a better father. I had more energy, I was calmer, I felt more creative in my parenting, and I felt like a good role model for my two boys. Getting in shape is one thing. I could tell myself I had to get in shape for them. But as my mileage increases with 10 more weeks to the marathon and two Olympic distance triathlons in August I feel like I stepped over the line. It doesn't feel like all this is for them anymore. It is pretty much for me. In defense of myself I try my best to balance training and family. I work out in the morning in time to get showered and have breakfast ... Read full entry
Mury says:
Well my situation is different, but I've been thinking about the same things a little bit. Anyway, in my opinion, what you are doing is a lot better for yourself and them than not doing anything, but of course balance is the best. Additionally, you are right in the heart of your training. There will be an off season, to offer more balance back in the other direction. Not sure if that helps, just throwing that out there.
johnnyk8 says:
168 hrs in a week
10 hrs training
40 hrs working (minimum) in my case this week 60+
50 hrs sleeping (better be with 10 hours of training)
That leaves 68 hours of time for the family and other stuff.
It seems like a lot but really it leaves very little when you factor in cutting the grass, grocery shopping, actually driving to work and preparing, blah blah blah.
I cannot agree with you more bud. I know that I have not participated in in competition but I would like to think that I a more than familiar with the amout of time training for one takes away from the family.
Its actaully a Quadathlon not a Triathlon once you factor in "LIFE". There is a selfish stage in tri training. And I think you have been introduced to it.
The fact that you are considering this and wrote a post shows that you know what's right.
I find myself doing and feeling much the same way. I really cherish my family time and it is much more concnetrated with goodness as I am really taking advantage of the time. I also am more mellow and patient with those around me so that's a good thing.
As soon as it stops becoming fun or it effects others it's time to re-evaluate and adjust.
