Day 59

Scheduled: stretch

I did not do too many stretches. I did a few at work but I was sick on Friday. I also drove to St. George so it was a little difficult to get it in. I decided that sleeping longer in the morning was better than trying to get up and stretch since I was not in a good place physically anyway.

Day 58

Scheduled: 30-45 min

2 min warmup
10 min run 5.1
5 min walk
10 min run 5.2
3 min walk
cool down

Total: 2.39 (12.55 min/mile)

Here is the deal. I was surprised to run at all. I woke up this morning not feeling very well. I am still not feeling well but I wanted to at least get something in. I went to the gym with every intention of walking the total 30 mins but I was glad that I was able to run 20 minutes. I was having cold sweats during the run and my stomach was having some issues. I am glad that this is my low key week so that I can hopefully get some rest and be able to the energy and health to run the 20 miles next week.

Day 57

Scheduled: 30-45 min XT

60 min Dance Jam

Dance Jam was fun because Cassie, Cameo and Trina were there. However, Casey was not there but Heidi did a great job. It was just different. I still had fun and I think that everyone else enjoyed it also.

Day 56

Scheduled: 30-45 mins

2 min warmup
5 min run 5.1
5 min run 5.3
5 min run 5.5
5 min run 5.7
3 min run 6.0
5 min run 5.8
5 min run 5.6
5 min run 5.3

Total: 3.61 miles (11.08 min/mile)

The first 5-10 minutes was a real struggle for me. I started getting in a rhythm and it became much easier. I did struggle a little at the end and would have loved to just stop and walk or give up all together but I had a goal of reaching 3.5 miles and I was determined to get there. Some mornings it is all that I can do to run the amount of time while others I really want to reach a certain mile. I got breakfast at the Life Cafe this morning and it was great and it was good to have something to eat. I don't usually get a good breakfast after I have been to the gym in the morning.

Day 55

Scheduled 30-45 min

2 min warm up
5 min run 5.1
5 min run 5.2
8 min run 5.3
10 min run 5.2
cool down

Totals 2.54 (11.8 min/mile)

I am still sore today and it was hurting to run. I did begin to feel a little better after about 20 minutes but my body is really hurting now. My knee is still giving me problems and it was hurting when I got done running. I lifted weights after which of course I loved. I am still feeling positive about the Saturday run and it kept me motivated this morning.

Day 54

Scheduled 16-18 miles

Total 18 miles in 3 hours 27 mins (11.5 min/mile)

I was able to do it under my goal time which makes me really happy. I was feeling pretty good during the run. I ran a 8.1 mile route and did it faster than my 8 mile run the week before. I was feeling really good about that. My next 8.1 miles was not too bad. I was actually feeling great through most of it. I did not walk as much as I had the previous 8.1 miles but I also did not do it quite as fast. I think that I had started losing steam towards the end. I ran the last almost two miles just around my neighborhood. This is my longest run to date and I had no blisters and I was still walking. My left knee is giving me problems and I probably should have iced it but of course I did not. I will try to remember that for my 20 mile run. I am hoping to get a massage that day to help my muscle and body relax. My back is hurting me also. My back does not normally hurt so I am not sure what to think about that.

In all, I am really proud of myself. I am hoping that if I keep taking care of myself these next weeks that my recovery will go well and I will be able to not be in too much pain when I leave on my trip. This run helped me with my confidence. I needed it to keep me going.

Day 53

Scheduled: 30-45 min XT

40 min Turbo Jam

It was a good workout. I did not work too hard though because I did not want to be too tired for my run the next day!