Monday 3/17 Fitness/Runnin'/Etc - Wear Green!
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Morning. My goal this week -- an easy week. My last hard lifting session was on Saturday morning and since then, I'm trying to remember the goal of keeping it easy.<br><br>
I did some mobility and flexibility exercises this morning though.
I did some mobility and flexibility exercises this morning though.
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I have a basketball game on tap tonight. YET I was lazy and slept too late to get in my cross training this morning. I am very tempted to cross train at 5pm then play at 7 pm. Maybe not wise but if I don't I either have to skip a workout for the week or have my cross training fall on my running days- which would not be good for me.
Mornin', all. I took yesterday off, after running 20.3 miles on Saturday. I'll get back at it today with a nice long, quick tempo run. Hopefully 12-13 miles at better than an 8:30 pace. We'll see...<br><br>
Congrats to a bunch of people for a bunch of good runs/races this weekend. There, that should just about cover it. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
Congrats to a bunch of people for a bunch of good runs/races this weekend. There, that should just about cover it. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
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<b>QOD</b>: For runs over 15 miles, Gatorade Endurance. I like the extra salt/K; it's hot down here, I sweat ALOT. It is also what the larger races seem to have, so I like training with what I <i>attempt</i> to drink while racing. If it's not too bad out, for shorter runs under 15, I'll just hit some H2O fountains mid-way.<br><br>
Solid food wise: We eat pretty healthy all time, I like to think. Organic foods, mostly ww pasta or fish and whole grain foods, so I don't change too much the night before a 20 miler/race. I like whole wheat pasta, olive oil and bit of parm and some bread. I tend to back way off on the veggies/fiber, though. I actually have, <span style="text-decoration:underline;">yuck</span><i><b>,</b></i> some "white" bagels in the fridge I'll munch on before a race--they do taste pretty nasty and refined, I figure it's probably a better pre-run carb.<br>
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Today is an easy day. 6am, 4pm at recovery pace.
Solid food wise: We eat pretty healthy all time, I like to think. Organic foods, mostly ww pasta or fish and whole grain foods, so I don't change too much the night before a 20 miler/race. I like whole wheat pasta, olive oil and bit of parm and some bread. I tend to back way off on the veggies/fiber, though. I actually have, <span style="text-decoration:underline;">yuck</span><i><b>,</b></i> some "white" bagels in the fridge I'll munch on before a race--they do taste pretty nasty and refined, I figure it's probably a better pre-run carb.<br>
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Today is an easy day. 6am, 4pm at recovery pace.
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<b><span style="color:#008000;">Jill:</span></b><br>
I'm a Gatorade fan - not only are they a major supporter of my profession, but all of their products are based on solid scientific research. For a regular run, 10 miles or less, it's just a regular Gatorade, but after a long run I use the Endurance - I am somewhat of a salty sweater. I also use their nutrition shake (can buy 'em online) after long runs for recovery and use 'em to make smoothies.<br><br>
Before a long run I like to have a little something in my stomach, usually a Clif Bar.<br><br>
I'm with <b><span style="color:#008000;">Jen</span></b> though because I like to try out what I'm going to drink before race day, which means I need to track down some Ultima here in the next few weeks to see what it does to me. It's the drink at Grandma's.
I'm a Gatorade fan - not only are they a major supporter of my profession, but all of their products are based on solid scientific research. For a regular run, 10 miles or less, it's just a regular Gatorade, but after a long run I use the Endurance - I am somewhat of a salty sweater. I also use their nutrition shake (can buy 'em online) after long runs for recovery and use 'em to make smoothies.<br><br>
Before a long run I like to have a little something in my stomach, usually a Clif Bar.<br><br>
I'm with <b><span style="color:#008000;">Jen</span></b> though because I like to try out what I'm going to drink before race day, which means I need to track down some Ultima here in the next few weeks to see what it does to me. It's the drink at Grandma's.
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morning - not wearing green..I feel like carp today so I went all casual<br><br>
I ran 6 on Saturday - little pain in the shins but not as bad. Yesterday I did my strength training, yoga and swam 1500. I would like to run 6 tonight but see above...and we are getting a good deal of snow today as well. boo
I ran 6 on Saturday - little pain in the shins but not as bad. Yesterday I did my strength training, yoga and swam 1500. I would like to run 6 tonight but see above...and we are getting a good deal of snow today as well. boo
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You should change that avatar. It's probably attracting snow.
6mi and some boxing on tap for this afternoon.<br><br><b>QOD</b>: I try to eat mostly fruit and veggies and higher-fiber grains during the ~16hours beforehand. Low dairy, higher water intake and about 200mg more sodium (I'm a heavy and salty sweater...mild heart palps when my electrolytes are low). In the morning I'll either eat a soft pretzel or some other refined carb, or I'll skip it all together and eat jelly beans or a bar during the run (either way, about 250 calories). I'll sip Gatorade Endurance during the run if it's warm, otherwise plain water.
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Morning! Happy St. Patrick's Day from one of God's chosen people!<br><br>
QOD - I always eat...all the time. Try to do it at least 3 times a day! The night before a marathon I will attempt to avoid crazy foods, but my gut is pretty tough. I had Mexican on Sat night and had no worries on my LR yesterday. Drink-wise...I drink a lot of water anyway so I'm usually well hydrated - I'm more careful about drinking Gatorade in the summer. I drink too much Diet Coke which is my version of coffee - I'm not a fan of hot drinks except for the odd hot chocolate 3-4 times per year, and maybe tea if I'm sick.
QOD - I always eat...all the time. Try to do it at least 3 times a day! The night before a marathon I will attempt to avoid crazy foods, but my gut is pretty tough. I had Mexican on Sat night and had no worries on my LR yesterday. Drink-wise...I drink a lot of water anyway so I'm usually well hydrated - I'm more careful about drinking Gatorade in the summer. I drink too much Diet Coke which is my version of coffee - I'm not a fan of hot drinks except for the odd hot chocolate 3-4 times per year, and maybe tea if I'm sick.
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<span style="color:#008000;"><b>Happy St. Patty's Day!!!!</b></span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;">I've been working out but not running. I actually am on the DL because of the boob and the nose... I'm hoping to be able to run Thursday.</span><br><br>
Yesterday I did a three-hour Spinning class. It was Iron Mike's class, and he'd already told his folks that March 16 would be a special 3-hour deal (instead of the usual 90 minutes). Three instructors team-taught it, and appropriately enough it was the three that were closest to Mike -- me, his close good friend Chuck, and another Ironman that trained with Mike and my IronHubby, Jeff. I went first and announced, "It's worth mentioning that it will take three of us up here to do what Mike would have easily done himself..." There were some tears and some laughs over the three hours. And lots of sweating! As I wrote yesterday on my VRAA team thread, my poor crotch may never be the same... <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
Yesterday I did a three-hour Spinning class. It was Iron Mike's class, and he'd already told his folks that March 16 would be a special 3-hour deal (instead of the usual 90 minutes). Three instructors team-taught it, and appropriately enough it was the three that were closest to Mike -- me, his close good friend Chuck, and another Ironman that trained with Mike and my IronHubby, Jeff. I went first and announced, "It's worth mentioning that it will take three of us up here to do what Mike would have easily done himself..." There were some tears and some laughs over the three hours. And lots of sweating! As I wrote yesterday on my VRAA team thread, my poor crotch may never be the same... <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif">
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So Theia is aching in the boobs and the crotch...sounds like a WILD weekend!!
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I've been busy and travelling for work, so I haven't been able to check in lately. I hope everyone is doing well.<br><br>
And I guess I finally have something to post here since I started PT which involves some stationary bike, light lifting and stretching. So, that's what I did today.<br><br>
Have a great day all.
And I guess I finally have something to post here since I started PT which involves some stationary bike, light lifting and stretching. So, that's what I did today.<br><br>
Have a great day all.
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Morning all! Will sneak in some miles around lunch today as I have a volleyball game earlier in the evening today.<br><br><b>(((Theia's saddle)))</b> but big ups to the Ironmike dedication!<br><br><b>QOD</b> - I'll pack some watered down Gatorade on a run longer than 15 miles or so. Like Jen, my diet is pretty good all around - I don't really change up when I eat pre-long run or race. I do try to limit any dairy and avoid some of my favorites that like to <i>re-visit</i> me (garlic, onions, etc). I'm probably a little on the overhydrated side most days so I don't need to throw down too many extra fluids. Pre-run (of something longer than 15 mi) I'll eat soy yogurt or something else non-bread based. Clif bars (and the like) and bagels don't do me any good most of the time.
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Morning all.<br><br>
Got 3 on the 'mill last night. Not a high number, but it beats 0, at least.<br><br>
May get a couple tonight, but I'm giving blood at 2:30, so I might need to play it safe and just spin on the bike trainer, instead.<br><br><b>QoD:</b> I'm still (what I consider to be) a newbie in the running game, so I don't have a whole lot of experience with fancy schmancy drinks. I've found that Cytomax is great... hydrates well, and gives me a bit of an energy boost. Post-run, I typically drink water or a tad bit of gatorade. During a run? Water only. Seems other energy drinks do not agree with my tummy.<br><br>
Food wise, I really don't plan well. I eat whatever i feel like the eve before, though I probably should start working on that.<br><br>
In other news - I posted this over the weekend, but it's still on my mind. With all the tornado damage in downtown Atlanta, I wonder what is in store for the ING race on the 30th. The expo was supossed to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center, and that place was heavily damaged. Also, part of the route, including the start/finish areas, sustained damage, too. I'm checking the ING's website for updates, but seeing the damage on the news... it makes me wonder if anything would be ready in time, or if the ING group might postpone the event.
Got 3 on the 'mill last night. Not a high number, but it beats 0, at least.<br><br>
May get a couple tonight, but I'm giving blood at 2:30, so I might need to play it safe and just spin on the bike trainer, instead.<br><br><b>QoD:</b> I'm still (what I consider to be) a newbie in the running game, so I don't have a whole lot of experience with fancy schmancy drinks. I've found that Cytomax is great... hydrates well, and gives me a bit of an energy boost. Post-run, I typically drink water or a tad bit of gatorade. During a run? Water only. Seems other energy drinks do not agree with my tummy.<br><br>
Food wise, I really don't plan well. I eat whatever i feel like the eve before, though I probably should start working on that.<br><br>
In other news - I posted this over the weekend, but it's still on my mind. With all the tornado damage in downtown Atlanta, I wonder what is in store for the ING race on the 30th. The expo was supossed to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center, and that place was heavily damaged. Also, part of the route, including the start/finish areas, sustained damage, too. I'm checking the ING's website for updates, but seeing the damage on the news... it makes me wonder if anything would be ready in time, or if the ING group might postpone the event.
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Diet - it's a roller coaster ride w/me. The more I run, the more shitfood I eat. Simple as that. I avoid white bread most of the time, opting for whole grains, wheat...and occassionaly anadama (oh yeah). But my ice cream intake goes up as does my sweet stuff. I'm bad. It goes w/the name.<br>
My best days eating are when I can pack my lunch for work - pb&j on whole wheat, yogurt smoothie, fruit, turkey sandwich (never mayo) and 3 or 4 pieces of fruit. These days, since I'm only working one day/week, that means I get one day of guaranteed good eating.<br>
Pre-run, I too avoid dairy - it's been nasty to me before. And onions and garlic - too much of a smoke screen if I eat 'em. Night before a longlong run - I make a whole wheat stir-fry w/fresh veges, lots of artichoke hearts (speed food) and grilled chix.<br>
I try and drink lots of water all day, everyday, but usually Gatorade Rain (berry) is my flavor of choice in my strap on.<br><br><b>(((Theia's boob & crotch)))</b><br><br>
No word from the sitter yet....arrrgh!
My best days eating are when I can pack my lunch for work - pb&j on whole wheat, yogurt smoothie, fruit, turkey sandwich (never mayo) and 3 or 4 pieces of fruit. These days, since I'm only working one day/week, that means I get one day of guaranteed good eating.<br>
Pre-run, I too avoid dairy - it's been nasty to me before. And onions and garlic - too much of a smoke screen if I eat 'em. Night before a longlong run - I make a whole wheat stir-fry w/fresh veges, lots of artichoke hearts (speed food) and grilled chix.<br>
I try and drink lots of water all day, everyday, but usually Gatorade Rain (berry) is my flavor of choice in my strap on.<br><br><b>(((Theia's boob & crotch)))</b><br><br>
No word from the sitter yet....arrrgh!
morning all!!!<br><br><b>QOD</b> I like both Gatorade and Powerade. However, I am terrible about bringing anything on my long runs. in fact, my 20 miler two weeks ago I did not drink a single fluid the entire run, I took a couple gels and choked those down without water in fact. Not a great idea I know, espcially when i bought a strap-on specifically to avoid that ype of situation. however in every race I have done, I hit every single water stop and drank plenty of fluids. walking through aid stations to get the fluid in my mouth versus up my nose.<br><br>
took yesterday off from running and just hit the ellip on a very easy level for 45 minutes. my 7 day total miles of 55..has kicked my ass. schedule says 6 tonight, but it may become 4...my body is begging me for rest<br><br>
have a great day everyone
took yesterday off from running and just hit the ellip on a very easy level for 45 minutes. my 7 day total miles of 55..has kicked my ass. schedule says 6 tonight, but it may become 4...my body is begging me for rest<br><br>
have a great day everyone
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