Training Log Archive: ultra_amyIn the 30 days ending Sep 30, 2012:
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Sunday Sep 30, 2012 #
Event: Vermont 50
Running race (Ultra Trail Race) 8:18:30 [3] 50.0 mi (9:58 / mi)
Vermont 50 miler. With the struggled I've had on this course in my last 50 mile attempt (sadly, way back in 2009), I was all about being conservative and making sure I finished. I started off well, running smart, and only hit one rough patch between miles 20-30 (not the whole way), as it was getting super muddy, I was running alone at that point, and just lost my motivation for a bit. Luckily, I found company, the trails turned to windy single track, and I got my mojo back. Felt good the whole way, my legs aren't even feeling that bad after the fact, except for the sore hammies (which is typical). Anyway, finished with a solid time, but know I can easily do better with a bit more aggressive running out there. Oh, and the bonus was getting to win the women's race...nice surprise!
Saturday Sep 29, 2012 #
Note
Day off - other than walking around a bit with pre-race stuff, basically I lounged and relaxed for the day. Hope it pans out tomorrow!
Friday Sep 28, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 55:00 [1] 7.5 mi (7:20 / mi)
Easy run w/ Aaron J. on the bike path in Amherst. Felt good, just wanted an easy shake-out.
Thursday Sep 27, 2012 #
Note
Day off - getting ready for Sunday (plus long day at work). Yay! Did do 100 x knee pushups and some abs.
Wednesday Sep 26, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 1:00:00 [1] 7.0 mi (8:34 / mi)
Easy run w/ Kelsey - ran around S. Deerfield for a while, up and over Sugarloaf, and around (barely) on the trails since it was pretty dark. Felt good - glad to take it easy.
Tuesday Sep 25, 2012 #
Biking (Easy spin) 1:50:00 [1] 28.0 mi (3:56 / mi)
Easy spin on the trainer - just needed something different to do.
Monday Sep 24, 2012 #
Running (Super easy run) 1:00:00 [1] 6.0 mi (10:00 / mi)
Super easy run w/ Steph around AC trails and bike path. Felt good to take my time and relax.
Sunday Sep 23, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 2:00:00 [1] 12.0 mi (10:00 / mi)
Easy run w/ Nick and Brad around Mt. Norwottuck and Earl's Trails. Felt pretty tired, but while everything in my body is sore, it isn't really affecting the running so much. Still, trying to take it easy and be ready to kick butt at Vermont this weekend.
Saturday Sep 22, 2012 #
Running (Spartan Race) 4:25:00 [4] 15.0 mi (17:40 / mi) +6500ft 12:32 / mi
Ok, so I did a Spartan Race...it was rough! The running wasn't really running as much as bushwacking and hiking...and the obstacles kicked my butt and humbled me. But, it was a ton of fun and I would gladly do one again at some point in life...perhaps I would train better for it, however.
Friday Sep 21, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 1:00:00 [1] 7.5 mi (8:00 / mi)
Easy run w/ Amanda and Sarah. It was crazy, so dark this morning, so we took our time and relaxed. :) Ran from E'town bike path, and thru E'town a bit - nice route.
Thursday Sep 20, 2012 #
Running (Tempo run) 1:15:00 [3] 10.1 mi (7:26 / mi)
Tempo run w/ Sarah. Ran from bowling alley up Rt. 9 - starting tempo in Florence and doing 20 min (@ 6:50 pace?) up to Look Park and down bike path. Recovered for a while, and then did bike path back towards runreg.com to get in another 10 minutes before we recovered back to the cars. Felt good - didn't realize we were running as fast as we were.
Wednesday Sep 19, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 1:05:00 [1] 8.1 mi (8:01 / mi)
Easy run w/ Laura and Annie around Holyoke...felt like old times. :) My hammies are super tight, so I'll have to use the softball, but otherwise things feel good.
Tuesday Sep 18, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 1:26:00 [1] 10.0 mi (8:36 / mi)
Easy run on the trails with Brad (and Brian for a bit). Felt good, but sluggish...it was super wet, so we took our time anyway so we didn't fall. Did the 'loop' around Earl's Trails.
Monday Sep 17, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 1:06:00 [1] 8.7 mi (7:35 / mi)
Easy run w/ Laura around Noho bike path and Oxbow. Felt good, was a nice brisk morning (first day to wear 3/4 length tights!).
Running (Easy run) 1:25:00 [1] 8.5 mi (10:00 / mi)
Easy run w/ Steph around Amherst trails and bike path. Felt great - super easy pace. :)
Sunday Sep 16, 2012 #
Walking (Support crew) 1:30:00 [1] 6.0 mi (15:00 / mi)
Plenty of walking to support Brian (and Ross) during the Pisgah 50k. It was disjointed hiking, but it was all I did since I'm allowing my body to heal from my infection. Hard to watch the race that I should be competing in, but I think I made the right decision with a long season in front of me and plenty of important races.
Saturday Sep 15, 2012 #
Note
Rested for the day - allowing the antibiotics to do their thing, and thinking that hopefully this will put me in the best possible position to race tomorrow.
Friday Sep 14, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 50:00 [1] 6.5 mi (7:42 / mi)
Easy run w/ Laura around Holyoke Reservoirs and trails there. Felt pretty good, infection hurt!
Thursday Sep 13, 2012 #
Running (Tempo run) 1:20:00 [3] 11.0 mi (7:16 / mi)
Tempo run w/ Sarah on Amherst bike path and AC trails. Warmed up for 2+ miles, then did 2 x 15 min tempo (around 6:50 pace) with plenty recovery between. Actually felt good and was much faster than we thought, we were aiming for mod/hard tempo but not killer, so we were both pleased with how it went (mostly conversational pace). Great run!
Wednesday Sep 12, 2012 #
Note
In such pain from my infection that when my running partner fell through, I took it as a sign to take the day off. :)
Tuesday Sep 11, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 1:00:00 [1] 7.0 mi (8:34 / mi)
Easy run w/ Brian - ran to Sugarloaf, up and over, and back to the house on roads from the backside of the mountain. Felt ok, infection really hurts but at least I got in a few easy miles.
Monday Sep 10, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 1:11:00 [1] 8.7 mi (8:10 / mi)
Easy run w/ the girls - I don't recall the exact time, but we were much more casual with the pace this morning. Ran w/ Laura and Sarah in Noho.
Sunday Sep 9, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 1:45:00 [1] 11.0 mi (9:33 / mi)
Easy run - no idea the distance...but ran w/ Brian for a bit around Sugarloaf. Felt good, and ran a typical route about 5 or 10 minutes faster than normal, so that was great! :)
Saturday Sep 8, 2012 #
Running (Long run) 3:05:00 [1] 20.0 mi (9:15 / mi)
Easy long run w/ Brad around Notch/Batchelor Street trails. Felt good - was pleased that we kept a good pace and enjoyed the long run. Was a bit humid and was drenched by the end of the run.
Friday Sep 7, 2012 #
Running (Progression Tempo Run) 1:27:00 [3] 12.1 mi (7:11 / mi)
Tempo progression run with Laura and Annie in Holyoke. Warmed up ~4 miles easy (7:45/mile) then turned down the pace for ~4 mile (7:06/mile), then turned down the pace for ~4 mile (6:53/mile). Honestly, I felt a bit flat/tired and struggled to stay with Laura and Annie for the 7 min/mile pace, think I just haven't eaten enough over the last few days. Oh well.
Thursday Sep 6, 2012 #
Biking (Easy spin) 1:00:00 [1] 15.0 mi (4:00 / mi)
Easy spin at home.
Wednesday Sep 5, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 1:07:00 [1] 8.6 mi (7:47 / mi)
Easy run with Amanda and Sarah. Felt good - was pouring rain so it was just a fun and funny run. :) Did the bike path/boat house loop in Noho.
Running (Easy run) 1:20:00 [1] 8.0 mi (10:00 / mi)
Easy run w/ Steph around bike path and Amherst College. No idea the real pace or distance, but was super easy and fun! :)
Tuesday Sep 4, 2012 #
Running (Track workout) 1:00:00 [4] 8.3 mi (7:14 / mi)
Track workout with Laura. Warmed up from her house to the Holyoke High track. Then, did 8 x 600 (at '5k race pace', so for me that was aiming for about 6:00/mile pace, or 2:15 +/-). 200 recovery easy between each. Did 2:19, 2:18, 2:17, 2:15, 2:14, 2:14, 2:14, 2:12. Felt hard but good - really felt the last one! Cooled down back up to Laura's house.
Monday Sep 3, 2012 #
Running (Easy run) 1:00:00 [1] 7.5 mi (8:00 / mi)
Easy shake-out run with Laura around Northampton. Felt pretty stiff, but great to move the legs.
Sunday Sep 2, 2012 #
Running (Trail race) 3:15:00 [3] 18.5 mi (10:32 / mi) +3000ft 9:08 / mi
Wapack trail race - felt good but flat...was a bit sketched out on the downhills, so I just relaxed, enjoyed the race, and ran well on the ups and flats (taking the downhills easy). Was glad to chat with folks during the run and have a good 'racing' experience.
Saturday Sep 1, 2012 #
Running (Easy long run) 2:07:00 [1] 16.1 mi (7:53 / mi)
Easy long run w/ Annie - did a large loop around the Hampden Ponds area. Felt good, but really relaxed the tempo and enjoyed the miles.