Well It has been a little over a month since the San Antonio Marathon.. and I have not run one step. It is kind of nice to take a break!
But I have to admit I dind finish San Antonio the way I wanted to.
I was aiming for a 4:20 marathon (somewhere between 9:30 and 10 minute miles). I did GREAT, until mile 18.
I had been cramping since mile 1 - but I kept telling myself it was the 40 degree weather we started in, i just needed to warm up, or drink more, or eat more, or take salt.....
Well eventually I did something too much or too little and at mile 18 i had to fall back from the group - hide in the bushes, and for lack of a better term "loose my lunch"
But then I felt better and ran for another mile at a very self respecting pace.. I stopped for water, and then about 3 minutes later up it came... I wont get graphic or bore you with the details of my split times...
By mile 23 I was a wreck - I could barely walk without getting sick. So scooter joined me to make sure I would make it the next 3.2 miles. but there was no way I wasnt going to finish.
I might feel like hell and look like hell but I didnt train for 6 months, stop drinking all week, travel to San Antonio and run 23 miles to give up a mere 3.2 miles before the finish.
He left me at mile 26 and I finished! With the advise of all of my coaches that saw me between mile 18 and mile 26.2 - I went straight to the medical tent, where they decided - they couldnt figure out what was wrong with me, and eventually sent me on my way.
So now I have the same goal I had when I started this silly marathon training - to beat my best time, which thanks to the events that took place still should not be very difficult!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
So this Saturday was my 18 mile run.
It is the first one since training for last years Nike Women's Marathon.
It went suprising well considering that I had taken the previous 3 weeks off because we were traveling. But for some reason Chocolate Croissaints in France called my name louder than my running sneakers did.
So we have one more month until we start backing down and only two more months until the race on November 16th.
Scooter has signed up for the half marathon, i am doing the full and we are trying to convince Shelley that she shoudl do the half as well.
It should be another interesting experience and a weekend in San Antonio will be great.
It is the first one since training for last years Nike Women's Marathon.
It went suprising well considering that I had taken the previous 3 weeks off because we were traveling. But for some reason Chocolate Croissaints in France called my name louder than my running sneakers did.
So we have one more month until we start backing down and only two more months until the race on November 16th.
Scooter has signed up for the half marathon, i am doing the full and we are trying to convince Shelley that she shoudl do the half as well.
It should be another interesting experience and a weekend in San Antonio will be great.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
San Antonio Marathon Training
Well I am now about 6 weeks into the marathon training for San Antonio which is on November 16th, 2008.
We just completed our first 10 mile distance on Saturday and everyone on the team did an amazing job. This season is proving to be really fun. Our coach Stephanie is 'dabomb' and the team is full of really energetic people.
I realized after the 10 mile run that I need to start taking ice baths again after our long runs. I dont know that 'technical' reasons why, but you are never as sore if you take and ice bath. In Austin we are lucky enough to have Barton Springs in town - a natural spring that is at about 63 degrees all year long.
So in the summer after our long runs on Saturday mornings we can head to Barton Springs for a quick dip instead of filling a tub with water and ice (that is one of the worst expereinces - i dont recommend it).
Scooter and I also decide that we are going to participate in a 196 mile race from San Antonio to Austin in October. Dont worry, we dont run all 196 miles on our own, we will be part of a team of 12, and it is run over 2 days. Each person will run 3 legs of the race varying from 3 - 8 miles. At the end each runner has run a total of 13 - 19 miles over the 2 days. It should be a really fun event. http://www.ragnarrelay.com/austin/index.php
Really I just want a shirt that says I ran 196 mile race from San Antonio to Austin.
So wish us luck - and let us know if you want to join our team!
We just completed our first 10 mile distance on Saturday and everyone on the team did an amazing job. This season is proving to be really fun. Our coach Stephanie is 'dabomb' and the team is full of really energetic people.
I realized after the 10 mile run that I need to start taking ice baths again after our long runs. I dont know that 'technical' reasons why, but you are never as sore if you take and ice bath. In Austin we are lucky enough to have Barton Springs in town - a natural spring that is at about 63 degrees all year long.
So in the summer after our long runs on Saturday mornings we can head to Barton Springs for a quick dip instead of filling a tub with water and ice (that is one of the worst expereinces - i dont recommend it).
Scooter and I also decide that we are going to participate in a 196 mile race from San Antonio to Austin in October. Dont worry, we dont run all 196 miles on our own, we will be part of a team of 12, and it is run over 2 days. Each person will run 3 legs of the race varying from 3 - 8 miles. At the end each runner has run a total of 13 - 19 miles over the 2 days. It should be a really fun event. http://www.ragnarrelay.com/austin/index.php
Really I just want a shirt that says I ran 196 mile race from San Antonio to Austin.
So wish us luck - and let us know if you want to join our team!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
San Diego Marathon Training
Well it has been a while since this has been updated...
But let me see if I can bring everyone up to speed.
I started training with Team in Training again for the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon.
But due to unforseen work conflicts I am unable to actually go to San Diego for the June 1st Race. But the team is going without ma and I am so excited for them. We run 20 miles this week, our longest run, and then we start tapering back until San Diego.
I will be a water stop for the run - so I will be comfortable sitting in the sun llistening to tunes as the team runs by.
But in all honesty, I am really upset that I have been training and wont actually get to go to San Diego for the race. But dont worry..... I found a solution.
I am a Mentor for the San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon with Team in Training. The Race is November 16th and should be a really great time.
Training officially starts on May 17th so stay tuned for updates.
I promise I will keep up with the blog.
Till Then,
Stacie
But let me see if I can bring everyone up to speed.
I started training with Team in Training again for the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon.
But due to unforseen work conflicts I am unable to actually go to San Diego for the June 1st Race. But the team is going without ma and I am so excited for them. We run 20 miles this week, our longest run, and then we start tapering back until San Diego.
I will be a water stop for the run - so I will be comfortable sitting in the sun llistening to tunes as the team runs by.
But in all honesty, I am really upset that I have been training and wont actually get to go to San Diego for the race. But dont worry..... I found a solution.
I am a Mentor for the San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon with Team in Training. The Race is November 16th and should be a really great time.
Training officially starts on May 17th so stay tuned for updates.
I promise I will keep up with the blog.
Till Then,
Stacie
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