Training Log Archive: anniemac

Forgot watch, estimation based on other runs. Felt like I was going a lot faster than this. Felt great! Short sleeves! Snow was lovely and soft (streets getting there icy.)

C • Nice! 2

"Sometimes we don’t take the time to realize how far we have come because we are so focused on where we are going"

from this article (Couch to 100K in one year) http://trailrunnermag.com/training/trail-tips/couc...

C • Nice article. 2

Home practice.

Event: Chilly Cheeks 11k Trail Race
 

Chilly Cheeks Trail Race, definitely chilly! Glad to have this under my belt. Big thanks hughmac4 for the inspiration as usual! (and the watch when I forgot mine!) It was very nice to see everyone from DVOA too.

In general I was very conservative about my energy levels for this because I was unsure how the cold and climb would affect me. Looking back I wish I would have pushed a little harder, but I know that it was good for my first effort at something like this, and will serve as a jumping off point for the rest of the year. Spent too much time managing clothing, but I was happy with my layers, and needed all of them!

The most fun part of this race was going downhill and going past people who seemed really afraid. I think I even let out a "whee!" at one point. Training w hughmac4 on hills was key to this attitude. And, the right shoes really helped on rocks, leaves, and snow.

The uphills, however, were tough on my legs. I tried to stay peppy, but at one point it was just one foot in front of the other and trying to stay focused on breathing and counting steps.

Although there are people all around you, and sometimes there is friendly banter between you, there is an interesting aloneness that happens. (Not in a bad way.) I tried to use a little mindfulness and just notice the way my body felt, listen to the footsteps crunching, feel the air nip my nose, and be in the moment - even it it was a grueling one. I want to explore this more on future runs and I think it will be a helpful approach for me, as I'm someone who can get caught up in fearful thoughts.

The whole point is to enjoy what my body CAN do!

167th of 227 runners.

C • Super job Annie 4

Taught 3 mat classes today: getting back to teaching after being sick. And got a new private client who wants to meet 2x a week!

City streets were iffy! But I felt okay, like I wanted to keep going. Sadly my bottom half was too cold while my top half was too hot, and my hands were on fire in my huge mittens. I'll find the right outfit someday!

Yeah, wussed out on running today. Tomorrow! ;)

Weird, the day after my sickness I weighed 115.2. The body is just weird. Though being sick wasn't too fun, I'm feeling grateful for the opportunity to cleanse and make positive changes that will hopefully lead to more energy and overall better health in 2018.

So this is life without coffee and beer. Slow and painful :)

This felt better than I thought it would. Held a headstand for 10 breaths, which is good for me. (Not anywhere near a wall.)