Category: Training

2.5 miles to the gym, kept it slow, around 10min/mi. I had some pain in my right hip flexor. Strength workout: Chest (incline bench, barbell, 3 sets, 8-10 reps 95lbs & 115lbs), dedlifts (3 sets, 10 reps, 135lbs), military press (3 sets, 10 reps, 30lbs), curls (3 sets, 10 reps, 25-30lbs), arm extensions (pull down,…

This was my first run back after taking 2 weeks off after my race. The time was definitely needed after the race. I felt good for the first 5 miles and then the front of my hip flexors starting to feel tight/painful. My knees had some pain around miles 5-7 but worked themselves out. 9…

My first strength workout of this new season. I started with an incline bench press, some lat work, and then moved into legs. Squat: bar only – 10 reps; 95lb (total) 3 sets, 10 reps, Other legs: curls: 85lb 3 sets, 10 reps; extensions 80lb 3 sets 10 reps, abductors – 40lb 3 sets of…

Distance (Miles) 26.3 Duration 4:41:49 Pace(min/mile) 10.43 Elevation (ft) 1322 Weather (°F) 70-85 How I felt Moderate Burnt 2,600 Kcal, consumed approx 700 Kcal in Blocks and 220 Kcal in gels. Consume more gels next time! I lost around 2.4lbs throughout the run. My watch consumed around 33% New PR for marathon. It’s nice to…

Distance (Miles) 5 Duration 45.11 Pace(min/mile) 8.59 Elevation (ft) 151 Weather (°F) 70 How I felt Moderate Tempo run, about 8:30-8:15min/mile. I felt a little tired after two 6 mile runs over the past two days. I need more time at tempo to get used to running fast again and fueling with an elevated HR….

The run started off with my legs/hips being very tight. My legs loosened up after 4-5 miles and I found my stride/pace. My headlamp was used for the first 30-45 minutes of the run and then there was enough daylight. I kept it around my neck for the duration of the run (turned backwards) I…

Spring gels (Awesome Sauce) X3pk 180KCal, NACL 85mg, sugar 22g, carbs 45g, potassium 150mg cliff blocks (watermelon, 2x sodium) X1pk 180KCal, NACL 200mg, sugar 24g, carbs 48g, potassium 18mg Cliff blocks (black cherry, 50mg caffeine) x0.5pk 180KCal, NACL 100mg, sugar 24g, carbs 48g, potassium 18mg, caffeine 50mg hydrogel Sports Fuel (with 100mg caffeine ) X1…

Date Friday, 7.14.23 Distance (Miles) 5 Duration 1hr Pace(min/mile) 10.02 Elevation (ft) 300 Weather (°F) 90 How I felt Sore AF 5 miles – 1WU, 3 miles with strides, 1CD. 8am start time The strides hurt! I’m very sore from my workout yesterday even though it’s light. Hopefully this run loosened me up a lot….

Distance (Miles) 6.01 Duration 59:30 Pace(min/mile) 9:54 Elevation (ft) 300 Weather (°F) 90 How I felt Tight/Sore Description: A run north on the beltline, starting at 1pm. I need to hydrate more before my run. Very hungry when finishing. Craving something more than quinoa, vegetables, and fruit. Fuel: Plain water Issues: Legs started off tight…

Distance (Miles) 14.9 Duration (hours) 2.5 Pace(min/mile) 10.12 Elevation (ft) 735 Weather (°F) 90 How I felt Decently Strong Description: A mostly flat run on hard-packed trails and paved paths. I needed more water than what my belt could hold. Buy a hydration pack! Fuel: Chia gel, Cliff blocks, electrolyte drink Issues: Mild pain in…