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I am entering Week 14 of the FIRST approach from Run Less Run Faster. I know you all want to see me on a treadmill, no? Tough. Monday: 4 easy miles Tuesday: Incline @ 1% the entire run 2 mile warm-up 1200m @ 8.5 mph (7:00 pace) + 200m RI (rest interval in between each) 1000m @ 8.6 mph 800m @ 8.7 mph 600m @ 8.7 mph 400m @ 8.8 mph 200m @ 8.8 mph 10 min cool down Total mileage: 6.5 miles I really enjoyed this workout, especially with the decreasing distances and … [Continue reading]
To catch you up, I pulled a switch-a-roo in week 15 with my marathon training plans. I decided to follow a modified Run Less Run Faster plan. That meant instead of 9 miles, I ran 15 yesterday! Quite a jump from my 7.5 miles last week.The plan calls for 15 miles @ MP (marathon pace) + 45 seconds.I'm shooting for a 3:45 finish which means cutting 32 minutes from my previous marathon time of 4:17. Probably, overly ambitious, but I'm going to try.That means my marathon pace is 8:43, so this … [Continue reading]
Welcome new readers! I love learning about who reads Blonde Ponytail, so be sure to let me know a little something about yourself. Cheers!After picking Kim's brain and reading Run Less, Run Faster, I have decided to switch from Bart Yasso's Intermediate Marathon Plan to the FIRST method. However, I like running, so limiting my runs to only 3 days a week isn't likely. I plan to implement a "recovery run" following my long runs and listen to my legs.Week 15 calls for a long run of 15 … [Continue reading]
I'm jumping on the month-in-review band wagon!1. I signed up for to Run ++1,000 miles with Tall Mom in 2011 January mileage: 126.03 miles2. I set out to run MY FIRST HALF MARATHON with my husband Our goal: SUB 2 hours Actual: 1:50 chip time; 4th in age my groupFor more pics or the race report, click HERE.3. And, I meant to eat more like this:Chicken spinach salad with green beans and pine nutsThis is the BEST dressing! You will want to eat … [Continue reading]
Many of you are Runners World subscribers and likely saw the article in February's issue on the Krispy Kreme Challenge. The race takes place in Raleigh, North Carolina on NC State's campus and raises money for the North Carolina Children's hospital.Participants run 2 miles to the Krispy Kreme store. Eat a dozen glazed donuts. Then run 2 miles back to the start. All under 1 hour.Participants are advised to limit water intake after downing their dozen: Donuts tend to expand. … [Continue reading]
With responsibilities pulling us in multiple directions, email, smart phones, social media networks, DVR and laptops, when do YOU unplug?As I write this, I have my computer on my lap, watching "The Bachelor" (don't judge; I know it's a hot mess) and listening to Spencer recap a team building session.2010 NCAA Regionals @ ArkansasThis makes me appreciate our trips to Spencer's family's cabin located about 4 hours from us.Coop wanted in the picture!There is no electricity or running water. You … [Continue reading]
I received such a great response to my first Would you rather...? post, that I am considering making it a Friday regular.I am in the midst of training for marathon #2 and following an intermediate program by Bart Yasso. This calls for 5 runs a week, but I am considering cutting one "easy" run and replacing it with cross-training to keep my legs fresh, a spin-off of the Run Less, Run Faster approach.I also attempted a hill + treadmill workout with elevation ranging from 2-8% for 0.5 - 1 … [Continue reading]
Check out Kari at Jogging with Fiction's bake sale to raise money for a SUPER cause. This is just a teaser post, the sale occurs 2/5. Oh yeah, those are my homemade protein bars. First, here is a picture of Cooper and his squeaky slipper because he is so dang cute! Humor me if you don't agree. But, really, how can you say "no" to that face?Inaugural Running Events in 2011Wahine Half Marathon at Honolulu and Girls 5KHonolulu, Hawaii - April 17The ever-expanding Divas Half Marathon … [Continue reading]
Not only has blogging opened up a world of connections, support and learning, but it also offers GIVEAWAYS!To clarify, I am not bragging, just saying THANK YOU to the following hosts!In my brief time in bloggyland, I have had the chance to win a $35 CSN giveaway from my real-life buddy Harmony at Keep on Keeping on who has been key in my running and blogging development. I used it to purchase a storage ottoman for my mom and dad. My mom has eyed one of those for quite a while, so it was … [Continue reading]
It is unseasonably warm here in Eastern Washington (40's) and the sun is peeking through. Usually, vitamin D has to come in the form of capsules this time of year! I'm on my way to try out my new Nike Zoom Vomero +5 (narrow) shoes.I used them for a 5.5 mile treadmill run yesterday and love that they are narrow. Normally, I have to synch my laces super tight, but not on these babies.I realize Nike has been behind the times with running shoes, but since my HS track days, I have worn the … [Continue reading]
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