March 2018 Running Challenge

3/1 = rest day
3/2 = 2 slow miles with the dog
3/3 = rest day
3/4 = 13 miles - Alamo 1/2 Marathon
3/5 = 2 miles - Attempt # 2 at trying to "run" with my dog.
3/6 = 9 miles - easy pace
3/7 = 2 miles - Attempt #3 at trying to run with my dog

Well, my dog did a little better this morning with the whole running thing. I am trying to get her up to a 5k distance so she can go on easy runs with me once or twice a week. Today she managed 12 minute miles instead of 13.

I did have to bribe her with a treat to get her out of bed and through the front door. I woke up and she followed me eagerly downstairs. However, when I got out the leash she turned around, ran up the stairs and crawled back in bed. Lol

March Goal Miles = 150 / 28 Miles Completed

3/1 - Rest / sick
3/2 - Rest / sick
3/3 - 4.25 miles. Beautiful day to run!
3/4 - 4.5 miles. Wanted to do more, but ran out of gas.
3/5 - Rest.
3/6 - 4 treadmill miles. Trek class with a new instructor. She really likes inclines.
3/7 - 4 treadmill miles.

16.75/80

Ran 3 miles with my running group last night. On the way back into the parking lot I tripped over a speed bump and fell. Hard. My arm got caught under me and I'm almost sure I cracked or broke a few ribs. I'm in so much pain it hurts to breathe. Knee is bruised and swollen, hands are cut up. Yipes. Someone does not want me running my half in a month.

My friend who is a doctor was there. She said since I'm coughing already if that gets worse go to ER. She agreed nothing can be done for broken ribs but rest so unless I get to the point I can't move I'm not going to bother with X-rays.

Ugh.

I know I haven't been very active in the thread but I've been reading and hitting buttons.

3/1-10 miles
3/2 -30 minutes swimming + 35 minutes yoga
3/3-10 miles w/ 8 @ (a little slower than) tempo
3/4-14 miles+stretching
3/5-Rest Day
3/6- Yoga+ 1.6 miles with Stella+ 5.3 miles speed work

Miles: 40.9/150
Yoga/stretch: 3/12
Strength/P90X3: 0:6

Yesterday's speed workout can be defined by two words: Brutal Wind. I almost bailed in favor of the treadmill, but I stuck it out. Was never so glad to get a workout done.

All 8 of you hugging @skippygirlsmom have a cruel streak in you, don't you?

Geez louise I am so far behind. Here is my log so far:

03/01 - 3.5
03/02 - Cross train/Les Mills Body Pump
03/03 - 8.1 (Trail)
03/04 - REST
03/05 - 3.5
03/06 - 5
03/07 - 3.5

Found a few great alternate routes for my morning runs. I've been wanting to increase my daily mileage and these routes are just what I needed. Plus, it keeps me off the frontage road which makes hubby weird out a bit.

I am doing a Boy Scout trip this weekend, which will take place during my usual long run, so of course I decided to take Friday off from work to do it. Then I got this crazy idea that I can drive to Colorado Springs and run the course where my first trail race will be. I just want to FEEL it before the real deal. I definitely think my training runs on trails have me prepared, but I sure am a "have to see it first" kind of girl. I could wing it, but I don't have to!

That said, I'm in the process of revamping my race schedule for the summer to do more trail and LONGER trail races. I had thought about doing an 8k in September, but I am almost certain I want to switch to the 22k. It's not far from where I live so I can totally go practice there between now and then.