On Friday we ran at Ursinus College. I felt fabulous, despite pulling my back last Tuesday. My 800 was 2:51 (I think). All of my splits were just about even; 41, 42, 45, 41. The third lap I kinda fell asleep, but I am going to work on it. I felt like I did fall asleep, and I had a bit too much energy left at the end. Oh well, it's all a learning experience and it felt great. I am pretty proud of myself and I am looking forward to improving my times.
Today it was cold outside, so Alex let us run inside. Sprinters did a pool workout (LUCKY) and the mid/distance did a circuit and a 50 minute treadmill workout. I feel fabulous and tired all at once. It's a good kind of exhausted, though. Since the gym was busy during practice, Kevin, Stash and Joe ran first while Sam, Destiny, Eric, Leonard, Chris and myself did the circuit.
Circuit: shoulder press, lunges, running arms, abs with medicine ball, push ups, jump rope, squats with bar, step ups with weights and bench presses. All were 60 seconds and we did the circuit twice.
Workout: 50 minutes total on the treadmill. 20 minute warm up, 1.5 mile run at race pace, 20 minute cool down.
The entire practice was about 2 hours. It felt great, but it was exhausting. I hope all practices are like this! That was I will be exhausted at night and will hopefully be able to get some sleep.
Lets see how I feel tomorrow morning! :)
It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained.
Elizabeth II
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Stuck on the bike...
I didn't run yesterday. I left my room once yesterday because I was SICK. It was awful. My day started great because since the roads were icy, I didn't have to go to my internship. I slept until 10:00am, went to get out of bed to shower and begin my day, when I pulled a muscle in back! I mean, my back FREAKED out. Oh gosh. It was so painful, and the moment it happened my entire back tensed up and I wanted to cry. Needless to say I was stuck in my room the entire day. I threw up around 12:45, then went to the trainers because my stomach felt a bit better. Well, after receiving heat/simulation on my back I had to run to the bathroom and throw up (again).
I then crawled to my room, and after much rearranging and trying to get comfortable, I finally slept for about an hour. I skipped practice because of the throwing up and the inability to move. Around 7:00 pm, I felt better because I ate and took an Aleve. That stuff REALLY works!
I was afraid to move this morning, but I did and have been decent all day. My back started to hurt around 1:00, so at 3:00 I went for heat and stretching in the training room. Leslie didn't let me run, so I biked for 30 minutes. My back began to hurt again after 15 minutes. Ugh. I am afraid to run because Mom has back troubles occasionally and I really don't wanna screw it up. My goal is to workout and make my lower back stronger because that is a really weak point for me. I'm nervous to run because I am afraid it will spazz out again. I never want to feel that kind of pain again. It was awful. Especially with throwing up, ugh, I just wanted to rip it out of my body.
I am supposed to be running the 800 and 4x4 on Friday, but I am really nervous. What if my back tightens up in the middle of my race? I can't run through it, I was taken to the floor when it happened yesterday and I just got up to walk. I need to think positive thoughts, but even if I run tomorrow I am still going to be nervous... especially running at a harder pace then I will be running in practice tomorrow.
"The Truth is that Running Hurts. No one gets faster without meeting their personal pain barrier straight on. No amount of junk miles, fun runs or affirmations are going to get you over the hill at the five mile mark in a 10k. However, what will pull you through is solid prep with hard hill runs and interval work."
I then crawled to my room, and after much rearranging and trying to get comfortable, I finally slept for about an hour. I skipped practice because of the throwing up and the inability to move. Around 7:00 pm, I felt better because I ate and took an Aleve. That stuff REALLY works!
I was afraid to move this morning, but I did and have been decent all day. My back started to hurt around 1:00, so at 3:00 I went for heat and stretching in the training room. Leslie didn't let me run, so I biked for 30 minutes. My back began to hurt again after 15 minutes. Ugh. I am afraid to run because Mom has back troubles occasionally and I really don't wanna screw it up. My goal is to workout and make my lower back stronger because that is a really weak point for me. I'm nervous to run because I am afraid it will spazz out again. I never want to feel that kind of pain again. It was awful. Especially with throwing up, ugh, I just wanted to rip it out of my body.
I am supposed to be running the 800 and 4x4 on Friday, but I am really nervous. What if my back tightens up in the middle of my race? I can't run through it, I was taken to the floor when it happened yesterday and I just got up to walk. I need to think positive thoughts, but even if I run tomorrow I am still going to be nervous... especially running at a harder pace then I will be running in practice tomorrow.
"The Truth is that Running Hurts. No one gets faster without meeting their personal pain barrier straight on. No amount of junk miles, fun runs or affirmations are going to get you over the hill at the five mile mark in a 10k. However, what will pull you through is solid prep with hard hill runs and interval work."
Monday, January 17, 2011
Not even the cold keeps IU off the track
I felt the cold down to my bones today. For some reason I was chilly all day today, and practicing outside at 4:00 p.m. didn't exactly help the matter. Regardless, the distance team ran outside today, and surprisingly, it felt great. No, I didn't warm up and yes, my legs, fingers, face and toes were nearly numb by the time we were finished. I layered today: underarmour cold gear, a lined pullover, my xc jacket, breathable (but warm) running tights, calf socks, a hat, gloves and a scarf. I probably looked ridiculous because I didn't match at all, but I was semi-warm from sweating so much so that's okay.
We did a workout today. 20 minute warm up, 1 mile tempo, 5 hills and a 10 minute cool down. It's odd how I can feel drained but so good at the same time. Has anyone else ever experienced that? It's that feeling of being so worn out, but it felt so fantastic to get out and work hard.
The mile felt good, although my legs were exhausted today. I wanted to just keel over during the hills, but kept pushing myself to power through them and maintain good form. As much as I hate running, I love it. I was discussing this with my coach earlier, about how I have a love/hate relationship with running. It's so painful and I feel so tormented during the run, but I feel so great and accomplished after. It's the weirdest combination of feelings, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
I think I need a good massage, or a good stretch in the shower- that's free!
Here is a quote I found while reading online blogs on training in the cold:
"One important thing is to NEVER let yourself make excuses to skip a run just because it's cold out."
We did a workout today. 20 minute warm up, 1 mile tempo, 5 hills and a 10 minute cool down. It's odd how I can feel drained but so good at the same time. Has anyone else ever experienced that? It's that feeling of being so worn out, but it felt so fantastic to get out and work hard.
The mile felt good, although my legs were exhausted today. I wanted to just keel over during the hills, but kept pushing myself to power through them and maintain good form. As much as I hate running, I love it. I was discussing this with my coach earlier, about how I have a love/hate relationship with running. It's so painful and I feel so tormented during the run, but I feel so great and accomplished after. It's the weirdest combination of feelings, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
I think I need a good massage, or a good stretch in the shower- that's free!
Here is a quote I found while reading online blogs on training in the cold:
"One important thing is to NEVER let yourself make excuses to skip a run just because it's cold out."
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Kutztown Invitational: January 14, 2011
There are two things I would like to adress in this blog- 1. the point of it, 2. how the meet went last night at Kutztown.
Number 1, the point of this blog is to keep you up to date on my running career- the trainings, team bonding, ups and down and everything in between. I love running, and decided to keep a blog about it, after reading a few other ones.
I have a few running goals I would like to achieve in my lifetime:
1. Run the Broad Street Run sub 90 minutes.
2. Run a half-marathon.
3. Run a full marathon.
4. Run a triathalon and qualify for Ironman.
5. Compete in the Ironman Competition in Hawaii.
Number 2, Immaculata had our first ever track meet at Kutztown last night. This is the first year for a track team at Immaculata- we are making history, baby! I was so nervous, but knew I had to be confident and motivational for my team. Having to be confident actually helped my performance because I didn't let myself be nervous, at least until I stepped up to the starting line when it hit me that I was on a track (at a college level) for the first time since high school. It was such a fantastic feeling, I forgot how great it felt.
I love the wildness of Cross Country, but I love the intensity of track. It's so intense, each lap more competitive than the last. The strangest thing happened last night during my 800 and 400 (I was the first leg of our 4x4 relay team). When I stepped to the starting line my hands were sweaty, I was shaking and I couldn't seem to focus. As soon as I heard the words "On you mark..." and we all stepped to the line I began to calm down. By the time I heard "Get set..." I was fully calm, and 100% focused on my race. As soon as the announcer said "Go!" and the gun went off, I took off running and it felt great. The adrenaline was pumping, and I knew I only had 4 laps (in my 800, and 2 laps in my 400) to make the race count. Something about the pressure makes me run harder.
In Cross Country, my mindset is 25 minutes to compete, I can always come back. In track it's a full blown sprint, I only had 4 laps (or 2 laps) to do well. I didn't get any time to make it up, there was no "I will catch her later." The mindset is, "It's now or never and I better damn well do it now."
No, I didn't break any world records, but I did get an idea of where I stand and what I need to do for the remainder of the season.
800- 2:56
400- 73 seconds (1:13)
Goal:
800- sub 2:30
400- sub 65
Bring it on snow, sleet, rain, heat- I can handle you... nothing will deter me from achieving this goal.
Success comes from the singless of purpose
Number 1, the point of this blog is to keep you up to date on my running career- the trainings, team bonding, ups and down and everything in between. I love running, and decided to keep a blog about it, after reading a few other ones.
I have a few running goals I would like to achieve in my lifetime:
1. Run the Broad Street Run sub 90 minutes.
2. Run a half-marathon.
3. Run a full marathon.
4. Run a triathalon and qualify for Ironman.
5. Compete in the Ironman Competition in Hawaii.
Number 2, Immaculata had our first ever track meet at Kutztown last night. This is the first year for a track team at Immaculata- we are making history, baby! I was so nervous, but knew I had to be confident and motivational for my team. Having to be confident actually helped my performance because I didn't let myself be nervous, at least until I stepped up to the starting line when it hit me that I was on a track (at a college level) for the first time since high school. It was such a fantastic feeling, I forgot how great it felt.
I love the wildness of Cross Country, but I love the intensity of track. It's so intense, each lap more competitive than the last. The strangest thing happened last night during my 800 and 400 (I was the first leg of our 4x4 relay team). When I stepped to the starting line my hands were sweaty, I was shaking and I couldn't seem to focus. As soon as I heard the words "On you mark..." and we all stepped to the line I began to calm down. By the time I heard "Get set..." I was fully calm, and 100% focused on my race. As soon as the announcer said "Go!" and the gun went off, I took off running and it felt great. The adrenaline was pumping, and I knew I only had 4 laps (in my 800, and 2 laps in my 400) to make the race count. Something about the pressure makes me run harder.
In Cross Country, my mindset is 25 minutes to compete, I can always come back. In track it's a full blown sprint, I only had 4 laps (or 2 laps) to do well. I didn't get any time to make it up, there was no "I will catch her later." The mindset is, "It's now or never and I better damn well do it now."
No, I didn't break any world records, but I did get an idea of where I stand and what I need to do for the remainder of the season.
800- 2:56
400- 73 seconds (1:13)
Goal:
800- sub 2:30
400- sub 65
Bring it on snow, sleet, rain, heat- I can handle you... nothing will deter me from achieving this goal.
Success comes from the singless of purpose
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