For the past couple of years I've planned my races in advance and paid for the big ones early to take advantage of any cost savings. This year I suppose it was a blessing that I held off on paying for some because I have had to change my plans SEVERAL times. Between baseball practice and games, softball, dance classes and a recital, work and life in general it's mid year and I've yet to get some bling!
The only race I've done for 2013 was the Cupid's Chase back in February but it wasn't chipped time so I don't want to use it for my stats. I had to bail on the Color Run, but again, it wasn't timed so really wouldn't have helped my record. Not that I'm an elite runner or anything, but your stats help you guage your progress over time. Kind of like your report card. Sometimes I look at my record on www.athlinks.com just to remind myself how far I've come.
I guess you really should be careful what you wish for because I'm now facing three back to back races:
And I must say that I feel freaking fabulous! My ankle still bothers me, but I've learned that I just need to allow myself time to recover and not push too hard. The crazy thing is that I only feel the pain when I'm done running. Usually, if I can just keep moving it resonates as a dull ache and doesn't stop me. But afterwards? Lord-a-mighty! I need ice, my old lady cream, and my brace. I think in the winter I may go ahead and have the cysts removed. I know it's crazy, but I don't want to miss out on either of the September races I have my eyes on or the Run Like a Diva Puerto Rico. Priorities!!!
In addition to some awesome running progress, I've made some serious progress with my lifting as well. Honestly, a part of me was frustrated with HM training at first because it meant decreasing the number of lifting days. This momma love iron!! My current schedule is three days lifting (M,W,F) with a focus on legs, back, and chest on both Monday and Wednesday. Then on Friday I hit arms, shoulders, and abs. I also run three days a week (T, Th, Sun) with a focus on speed, tempo, and LSD. This programming is paying off. I've lost about 6.4 pounds, feel stronger, am running a little faster, and basically am in steady baddass mode :)
Stay tuned!! I'm hydrating and carbing it up now for a eight mile long run. Really I'm supposed to do nine, but I woke up late last week and only got in 6.86 so I don't want to push too much. We'll see how I feel. Be Fit 4 LIFE!!!!
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