#running journal

[thatleolion]

This run time sucks but it was nice to squeeze one in after spending the day at the office.

[ruggedrunner]

10/20/22

I wasn't sure if I would make it to the gym today because I was busy from 8 am to late at night. But then, my first class was canceled after my lab hours so I used that time to go to the gym on campus.

Some really exciting progress that probably sounds minor is that I did 3 sets of 8 reps of hamstring slide outs. A month or so ago, I couldn't even do 3 reps, let alone a set of them, without my hamstring hurting SO badly.

I also went to my colleges soccer game tonight with my family and it was really fun. I didn't know I would enjoy watching a game so much! I'm not usually that into sports.

The Workout:

Warmup: high knees, butt kicks, twisting lunges, and grapevine

• 3x10 single leg RDLs

• 3x8 hamstring slide outs

• 3x12 shoulder press

• 3x12 pullups

• 3x12 tricep extension

Peep my new workout clothes I bought recently. I'm excited to run in these spandex and see if they hold up. They were only $10. I use to SWEAR by Nike, but I don't like their spandex anymore. I don't know, they just don't fit like the pair I've had for years now.

I'm so picky when it comes to running clothes, I want my exact pair of Nike spandex that I've had for years. 😂 But they must've changed the material or something since then.

[theswisschubbylibrarian]

Thursday the 2nd of April 2020

Breakfast

Almond butter spread, red berries and cinnamon on a toast

Lunch

Tofu balls, green peas, snap peas and sweet potato

Dinner

Potato, wild garlic sausage, avocado and cherry tomatoes

Snack

90% dark chocolate and crackers

Workout

4.5km run

[slowlyeverchanging]

I ordered this stamp off etsy for pretty cheap and it's great! So for any fellow organizing obsessed virgos who run (let's be honest it's mostly virgos who want a specific stamp for running to use in their planner/bujo/running journal) this thing is amazing. Also if you're just a big kid like I am, getting to put a stamp somewhere at the end of your run is a great motivator to get out the door

[red-headed-runner]

Tumblr it’s been awhile. The last few weeks have been buuuuusssyy. But this smile is the smile of a girl who just crossed the finish line of her third half marathon in 27.5 hours. This was my first dabble in back to back endurance events and it was brilliant! It hurt, a lot, but I spent the weekend surrounded by the most wonderful people and learned just how strong I can be ❤️

[marathonerchronicles]

Edmonton Marathon 2018 Training (Sub-3:30): Week 8

Hello, it is I

Get ready for a recap of last week! Felt like a great, strong week, so I’m really just hoping I can replicate that this week hahaha

Monday, June 18:

Workout: rest daaaayyyy :)

Eating Habits: kinda good but, like my usual rest day problems, I felt hella hungry

Tuesday, June 19:

Workout: 16x400 m (45 s rest) with a 2 mi warm-up and 1 mi cool-down

Notes: I felt SO DAMN STRONG during this run.

Eating Habits: honestly, pretty great. Eating a bit of oatmeal in the evening is a real life-saver the next morning :P

Wednesday, June 20:

Workout: slow 5 mi on the trails + 30 min weight training

Eating Habits: I was good today, super proud of myself for keeping it healthy!

Thursday, June 21:

Workout: 3x2 mi (3 min rest) with 2 mi warm-up and 1 mi cool-down

Notes: I am a beast. I am so proud of how well I kept it together and how steady and consistent I was throughout my intervals. HELL YA PROGRESS.

Eating Habits: pretty good today! :)

Friday, June 22:

Workout: 45 min weight training + 15 min low impact incline walking on the treadmill

Eating Habits: not bad, although on these days I face a similar problem as rest days

Saturday, June 23:

Workout: 7 mi on the trails (1 mi slow / 5 mi steady / 1 mi slow) + 7 mi biking to get groceries

Eating Habits: bueno! Ate a little more chocolate but that’s my weakness so ah well

Sunday, June 24:

Workout: 16 mi (10 mi steady / 4 mi fast / 2 mi steady)

Notes: Honestly, this run felt amazing. I only stopped at crosswalks (where I had to lol, I’m only human), I ate and drank water as I ran, my pace was sooo consistent the entire time. Things kinda fell apart in the last 2 mi, but I think that’s because I wore my waterpack too tight (I haven’t worn it in a while and probably didn’t adjust the straps well enough). Also, I took an Ondansetron right before and that EXTREMELY helped keep my nausea at bay.

Eating Habits: Pretty good all day + I rewarded myself with some tacos and beer during happy hour!

Overall Summary:

Feeling really good this week, although I can tell my body is slowly approaching its limits, so I’m lowkey looking forward to kicking back and relaxing for week 10 already. But until then, I have my first training peak at week 9...

Shape Update:

I know, finally!! Pretty pivotal because we’re at the halfway point. Not really a pure comparison because I’m not as relaxed in the now photo. In any case, not much has changed! I’ve noticed my legs getting slimmer and leaner and my core and back getting a lil bigger, but that’s about it :)

[mollydoesvetmed]

The goal: complete first ultramarathon in February 

The method: crush a half next week. Run. Run in the heat, in the rain, in the cold. Run roads and on trails. Trip on roots and fly over rocks. Run until I can’t run another mile. Then run some more.

The complications: concurrently being a full time vet student about to start clinical rotations

The outcome: unknown 

[rosiefitblr2018]

Feeling pretty today. Let's go for a short run. 💪😊