Headed home today, and looking forward to a more structured ..
Headed home today, and looking forward to a more structured training schedule. I will miss the water though!
2021-07-14 14:15:38 +0000 UTC View Post
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Despite being away visiting family, I'm getting my runs in, ..
Despite being away visiting family, I'm getting my runs in, though I'm neglecting a critical part of training - the stretching, foam rolling, cross training and resting. These 'little things' are so important when training hard towards a running goal. Time to refocus once I'm back home.
2021-07-13 20:20:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Church of the Sunday Long Run. Early morning half marathon o..
Church of the Sunday Long Run. Early morning half marathon on these trails before it gets hot. I need to start increasing the distance on these long runs now, in preparation for the September marathon.
2021-07-11 14:46:01 +0000 UTC View PostIntervals for breakfast. I was up early to beat the heat and..
Intervals for breakfast. I was up early to beat the heat and run 6x300m, then a 12km trail run. Now spending the day by the lake.
2021-07-09 20:16:36 +0000 UTC View PostEnjoying some downtime at the lake; still training though. T..
Enjoying some downtime at the lake; still training though. The cold water felt good on my post run legs.
2021-07-08 23:04:49 +0000 UTC View PostVacation time! I'm hoping to get new pics at the lake tomorr..
Vacation time! I'm hoping to get new pics at the lake tomorrow, until then here's one I like.
2021-07-07 17:32:53 +0000 UTC View PostWith the cooler temps my tempo run felt so good and relaxed...
With the cooler temps my tempo run felt so good and relaxed. I ran 16km at a tempo pace. If you're trying get faster, the tempo run (along with easy runs, a weekly long run, some speedwork, and rest) is a key part of training. It's any run, or continuous portion of a run, that is faster than your easy, conversational pace.
2021-07-06 01:34:14 +0000 UTC View PostWeather has finally cooled down; perfect for running. Though..
Weather has finally cooled down; perfect for running. Though I'm sure I'll still get lots of wear out of my white tank top this summer. 16km uptempo run planned!
2021-07-05 16:22:42 +0000 UTC View PostSometimes a girl needs wear a dress.
Sometimes a girl needs wear a dress.
2021-07-03 23:18:04 +0000 UTC View PostAt a family reunion of sorts and trying to squeeze in traini..
At a family reunion of sorts and trying to squeeze in training. I keep hearing 'you're on vacation, just take the day off,' but when you have a goal, you need to be 100% all in. Decided to do a fartlek, which is Swedish for speed play. 12x400 hard, 400 easy. The key is to not let the easy part be too slow; it's a change of pace workout. Also battled heat and the wind, but it's done. All in!!
2021-07-03 18:27:51 +0000 UTC View PostTough getting in training when you're traveling, plus it's a..
Tough getting in training when you're traveling, plus it's a blistering 39 celcius here too. I opted for the treadmill, and decided to make it a tempo run. A great sweat!
2021-07-03 01:21:07 +0000 UTC View PostHappy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Yesterday was 20km over 2 runs; I start..
Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Yesterday was 20km over 2 runs; I started today with 14k, and a second short run planned. With this heat wave I'm just focusing on slow volume, without the intensity. Just have to get the miles in; I have a marathon in September. Time to build!
2021-07-01 18:54:33 +0000 UTC View Post"Walk as if you are kissing the ground with your feet." - Th..
"Walk as if you are kissing the ground with your feet." - Thich Nhat Hanh. Time to unplug and connect with nature for a couple of hours.
2021-06-30 13:37:49 +0000 UTC View PostLast night was a slow 6.5 miles in the heat. It was rough wa..
Last night was a slow 6.5 miles in the heat. It was rough waking up early to get a run in, but with another day at 35 celcius expected, and volunteering at a track and field competition tonight, it was necessary. I need to catch up on my sleep; as that's when we recover and get stronger from the training. Can't forget to stay hydrated today too.
2021-06-29 14:21:47 +0000 UTC View PostIt's a hot one outside today; very little clothing needed. P..
It's a hot one outside today; very little clothing needed. Planning my second run in the heat 🔥
2021-06-28 22:36:42 +0000 UTC View PostI fell short of my 120 km goal ending the week with 109km. S..
I fell short of my 120 km goal ending the week with 109km. Still solid, and it's a new week tomorrow with new goals. Plus it's bikini weather all week!
2021-06-28 04:01:28 +0000 UTC View Post"These woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises ..
"These woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep." - Robert Frost
2021-06-27 21:57:43 +0000 UTC View PostWater, hat, sunscreen, self-belief, grit, and determination ..
Water, hat, sunscreen, self-belief, grit, and determination - check. Ready for my longest, hardest run of the week, and I'm doing it on tired legs. We're running a route appropriately called blod and guts - it's hilly. I purposely run with guys faster than me for my long run, they don't care if I can't keep up, they just go. So time to get out of my comfort zone and dig deep.
2021-06-26 13:15:17 +0000 UTC View PostHappy Friday! There's a heat wave coming here. Stay cool.
Happy Friday! There's a heat wave coming here. Stay cool.
2021-06-25 14:42:27 +0000 UTC View PostFriday is a fairly light training day. One shorter, quicker ..
Friday is a fairly light training day. One shorter, quicker run tonight, with a few 400m to stay sharp, in preparation for my longest, hardest, hilly run tomorrow morning.
2021-06-25 14:34:38 +0000 UTC View PostEarly morning run in the rain; refreshing. I love running in..
Early morning run in the rain; refreshing. I love running in the rain, I also love a warm shower, and dry clothes. 🙂
2021-06-24 15:12:08 +0000 UTC View PostSecond run done, 20 km day. Now back at it early tomorrow mo..
Second run done, 20 km day. Now back at it early tomorrow morning for the same thing. Time to stretch and foam roll. I know there are lots of theories on stretching, but for me stretching all major muscle groups post run keeps me healthy, loose and feeling good.
2021-06-24 03:18:38 +0000 UTC View PostThat was a tough one last night in the heat and wind on a hi..
That was a tough one last night in the heat and wind on a hilly loop. I did not want to get up and run this morning, but Leah the husky needed to get out before the heat, and I need the volume. I have to stay the course to reach the goal.
2021-06-23 14:19:22 +0000 UTC View PostTonight ’s workout: 3k warm up 2 sets of the following: 4 x ..
Tonight ’s workout: 3k warm up 2 sets of the following: 4 x 2 min half marathon pace, 1 min jog 6 x 1 min hard effort, 1 min jog 3k cool down *super hot out too!
2021-06-22 22:32:53 +0000 UTC View PostI think implied nudes can be sexier than full nudity, what d..
I think implied nudes can be sexier than full nudity, what do you think? It leaves something to the imagination.
2021-06-22 18:58:31 +0000 UTC View Post
A big training week planned, target is 125km. Today is a 2 r..
A big training week planned, target is 125km. Today is a 2 run day; 4 miles before work, 7 miles after. Beautiful day for it too!
2021-06-21 21:58:05 +0000 UTC View PostLegs are sore from the race yesterday, it was a tough course..
Legs are sore from the race yesterday, it was a tough course with tough terrain. Decided to let my body recover and do 60 minutes on the elliptical. The elliptical is a good cross training option when you need a day without pounding, but still want to sweat.
2021-06-21 00:41:53 +0000 UTC View Post