Pulled a 6k on the erg again today. Can't get past that darn 28:30.7 time. Whether I start fast and slow down, or start slow (like today!) and try to speed up, I just can't get any faster than 28:30. I am thinking that for a while I am going to do 500 sprints and try get that muscle reaction time faster so I can speed it up.
The first 1500 meters were terrible. My arms felt like they weighed a million pounds. I just could not get them to pull or get my hands to hold on. I really almost quit after the first 2k, but sucked it up and just kept going, which is why I usually choose the erg over the TM. I never keep going on the TM. I always keep going on the erg.
Heavy arms are probably why, unlike a few days ago, my splits were really bad today. I started out really slow (2:20ish) and then it sped up a little more, slowed way back down for the 3000s and then sped back up again for the finish. I have got to work on my consistency too--which means my endurance. So, endurance and fast-twitch muscles are my new project. I think that erging will help my running, and my running will help my rowing. I wish I could row on the water.
Yesterday, I ran on the TM for about half an hour. That was good. Boring, as the TM always is, but good. I wanted to do 45 mins, but it was just too unbearable. I can't wait to run outside again.
Tomorrow morning I am planning on swimming after work and then sleeping before I head into work in the afternoon.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
6k!!
For all the rowers out there, I pulled a 6k today in 28:22...woo hoo! Can't wait to see my times go up. This is my new workout of choice at the gym (when I don't swim) because the TM is BORING, and I can't go more than 5 minutes on it without going crazy, even with the nice view out the windows...and weights and I have never really gotten along.
So that was good. After about the first 2k, I was totally in the zone, and could have just kept going forever. Until the last 2k, I felt really good, and that middle section is a blur (my 500m splits reflect that, the splits for 3000-3500 and 3500-4000 were identical, which is very odd) so I was cruising along at that point. The last 2k, I always try to sprint it out, but it is so hard. I am lucky if my 1500-1000 time is close to the 500-0 time.
This week, I worked out Monday after work, rode my bike Thurs and Fri, and worked out today. Sunday, if I do anything, I will swim.
Non-workout related: I bought a dress today, and am thinking I will June Cleaver it up and bake cupcakes/run errands in said dress tomorrow. I will also do laundry and study for the GRE, which is MONDAY at 12p....wish me luck!!
I am thinking about applying to a UW Masters in Public Health Program designed for working students that only has classroom sessions for 4 weeks in the summer and then 4 weekends over the course of the year. That could totally work for me......priority deadline is Feb 15th. I also may just do the Med Asst program at SVC for more hands on work. I either want something more hands-on or something that pulls together my interests of public policy, diversity/communities of color, and healthcare. Public Health is definitely the way to go for that....we'll see what happens. I haven't studied for the GRE that much, but how hard can it be???? It's just an SAT, but harder, right?
So that was good. After about the first 2k, I was totally in the zone, and could have just kept going forever. Until the last 2k, I felt really good, and that middle section is a blur (my 500m splits reflect that, the splits for 3000-3500 and 3500-4000 were identical, which is very odd) so I was cruising along at that point. The last 2k, I always try to sprint it out, but it is so hard. I am lucky if my 1500-1000 time is close to the 500-0 time.
This week, I worked out Monday after work, rode my bike Thurs and Fri, and worked out today. Sunday, if I do anything, I will swim.
Non-workout related: I bought a dress today, and am thinking I will June Cleaver it up and bake cupcakes/run errands in said dress tomorrow. I will also do laundry and study for the GRE, which is MONDAY at 12p....wish me luck!!
I am thinking about applying to a UW Masters in Public Health Program designed for working students that only has classroom sessions for 4 weeks in the summer and then 4 weekends over the course of the year. That could totally work for me......priority deadline is Feb 15th. I also may just do the Med Asst program at SVC for more hands on work. I either want something more hands-on or something that pulls together my interests of public policy, diversity/communities of color, and healthcare. Public Health is definitely the way to go for that....we'll see what happens. I haven't studied for the GRE that much, but how hard can it be???? It's just an SAT, but harder, right?
Friday, January 22, 2010
woot
Had to be in the office during the daytime yesterday and today, so I RODE MY BIKE. In January. It was great. Wish I could do it every day, but it's just too dark out when I get off work at 1030p....that will start to change soon.
I will probably head to the gym tomorrow too.
I will probably head to the gym tomorrow too.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Sick
Ugh...still fighting this stupid cold. I have no energy lately, so I have been "saving" it all up to work, since I am on nights this weekend...maybe tomorrow it will all come back....
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Swimming
Swam today..it was pretty good. Had to share a lane w a slow swimmer who wanted to circle swim....that was kind of annoying, but it was okay. Only swam for about half an hour, but it still felt really good.
Tomorrow I will probably hit one of the classes or just hit the erg again....I am probably going to start riding my bike to the gym since parking kind of sucks downtown and I live close enough that it's not ridiculous to ride my bike there. I just need to go earlier than 11:30 in order to get to work on time.
Tomorrow I will probably hit one of the classes or just hit the erg again....I am probably going to start riding my bike to the gym since parking kind of sucks downtown and I live close enough that it's not ridiculous to ride my bike there. I just need to go earlier than 11:30 in order to get to work on time.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Gym, again
Since my work has a group discount at the Y, I figured I should join since I am not exactly running lately. There are a few reasons for this: my hip pain is back, and is in both hips now. Also, since I work nights, it is often too dark to go out and safely run on the trails, and the roads definitely exacerbate the pain. Hopefully I will get back into this and strengthen my legs so my hips stop hurting. I am going to start icing them more frequently, and probably will do more stretches.
This morning after work, I did my first workout at the Y. It was awesome. I was going to swim, but sometimes it is hard to stay focused in the pool, esp after I work the night before so I decided to do some cardio stuff. I ran on the TM for 10 mins and then hit the erg. I did a 2k in 9:22.8. It was amazing, and has to be some kind of record for me! I am debating going back this afternoon for a swim....we'll see.
This morning after work, I did my first workout at the Y. It was awesome. I was going to swim, but sometimes it is hard to stay focused in the pool, esp after I work the night before so I decided to do some cardio stuff. I ran on the TM for 10 mins and then hit the erg. I did a 2k in 9:22.8. It was amazing, and has to be some kind of record for me! I am debating going back this afternoon for a swim....we'll see.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Candy Cane Dash!
At like 2:00 this morning, I decided that I would run in the Candy Cane Dash today. It's kind of a Shoreline/Shorecrest tradition, so that was cool. Didn't see anyone that I went to school with, but that's probably good. So I got up at 7:30 to run a race at 9 in the middle of all this other stuff we have going on. It was a nice distraction and it was a good way to guarantee I would get my run in today, and not feel bad about not running tomorrow :)
My sister and her best friend have a case of "too cool-itis" so they were being moody teens the whole time, but Allie did finish in 31 mins. I did it in 31:43. Hopefully next 5k I will do better than 30 mins. That's the hope.
Races are really fun, and I need new shoes, like yesterday. I got a blister, again. So I really need new shoes and a new warm longsleeve. This one chafes a lot since it is so old.
Woo hoo!
My sister and her best friend have a case of "too cool-itis" so they were being moody teens the whole time, but Allie did finish in 31 mins. I did it in 31:43. Hopefully next 5k I will do better than 30 mins. That's the hope.
Races are really fun, and I need new shoes, like yesterday. I got a blister, again. So I really need new shoes and a new warm longsleeve. This one chafes a lot since it is so old.
Woo hoo!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Only 8 days later
Right now I am doing slightly better than once a week. Tomorrow I am heading out too...woo hoo! Today I ran from Jake's parents' house to Twin Ponds Park (I really wish it was Twin Lakes...I keep typing Twin Lakes and then have to go back and fix it). Anyway, went from the house to Twin Lakes and through the park and then back up Meridian Ave and then up 155th. Only about 2 miles, but that's better than no run.
It was about 38 degrees out and sunny. I wore the long sleeves and long pants. My feet were cold even though I had my smartwools on. And my balaclava is great--I love that thing. I need something else for my ears though :) I may or may not have lost my mp3 player....not that I run with it, but I do need it for driving......crap.
Tomorrow, I will try to go a bit further, maybe try to find another park, or I will have to drive down to the BG....we'll see.
Also on the list tomorrow is hitting the mall for some stocking stuffers and other gifts, and possibly a movie...not sure if I want to be one of those losers who goes to movies alone....
It was about 38 degrees out and sunny. I wore the long sleeves and long pants. My feet were cold even though I had my smartwools on. And my balaclava is great--I love that thing. I need something else for my ears though :) I may or may not have lost my mp3 player....not that I run with it, but I do need it for driving......crap.
Tomorrow, I will try to go a bit further, maybe try to find another park, or I will have to drive down to the BG....we'll see.
Also on the list tomorrow is hitting the mall for some stocking stuffers and other gifts, and possibly a movie...not sure if I want to be one of those losers who goes to movies alone....
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
brrrrr-rrrrr
It was about 40 degrees out today. I had long sleeves, long pants, smartwool socks, and my smartwool headband/balaclava. At first I wore it like a headband but then decided to put it over my throat and airways and that was much better. Breathing in the cold dry air felt like inhaling glass, esp after not running for a few weeks and covering up was exactly what I needed--much better. I just ran up to our old rental house and back (about 1.2 miles total)...I just want to get moving again so I can run when I am in Seattle for the next week and a half. I really need this to de-stress and to have some time to myself while I am down there....and I want to get new shoes so I need to run so I actually USE the new shoes that I will hopefully get before I head down there.
Overall it was a good run. I am glad I dressed appropriately. I need more lights/reflective gear--right now I just have a white shirt and clip my bike light onto my neck, but need more gear specifically for night since it gets so dark here so early. The only reason I got out when I did today was because it has been super clear out (hence the cold) and so it seems to be a little bit lighter a little bit later than it has been. Got to get back out there tomorrow too :)
Overall it was a good run. I am glad I dressed appropriately. I need more lights/reflective gear--right now I just have a white shirt and clip my bike light onto my neck, but need more gear specifically for night since it gets so dark here so early. The only reason I got out when I did today was because it has been super clear out (hence the cold) and so it seems to be a little bit lighter a little bit later than it has been. Got to get back out there tomorrow too :)
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