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Thursday - February 15

Run

42m 42s
5.10 miles
08m 22s /Mi

Recovery run.

3 am is waaaay too early to get up and run. Off to catch my flight to Michigan! It's supposed to be 71 today in San Diego, and 17 in Ann Arbor- lovely!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Health data: Sleep: 2 Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 5

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Wednesday - February 14

Run

1h 06m 54s
8.70 miles
07m 41s /Mi

5x600m @5k pace, 90sec in between. My '5k' pace wasn't fast enough- only got down to a 6:33-6:50min/mile. I have to work on getting faster at shorter distances. Overall, great run. My legs aren't too sore anymore.

Busy day of packing and getting ready for my interview at Michigan. I'm more nervous about this one than the last 2 because I really like their program, and they are at the top of my list. It should be a fun weekend, though, assuming I don't get snowed into Ann Arbor!

Oh yeah- I found a serious running pic of me from the race that is now in my album. Don't laugh!

Health data: Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 6

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Tuesday - February 13

Bike

1h 00m 05s
17.11 miles
17.11 Mi/hr

I swear I was going to go to the pool tonight. I was all dressed and ready to go, when the power went out at our place. Unfortunately, we have an automatic garage, and with no power, I couldn't get my car out of there. So, I saw that as a sign saying I don't belong in the water, and instead I should get better on my bike! I rode on my trainer instead, in the pitch dark, sweating my ass off listening to an audiobook. Then, as soon as I'm done, the lights come on. How bizzarre!

Run

1h 07m 55s
8.02 miles
08m 28s /Mi

Easier recovery pace since my legs still hurt.

Very sore today, but it was worth it :). After that race, I realize I have to reasses the paces I'm running for some of my harder runs, and kick it up a bit, because obviously I can run faster than I give myself credit for. Today, though, that was all I could do without screaming in pain. Stupid DOMS.

Busy day today!

Health data: Sleep: 3 Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 6

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Monday - February 12

So according to the official results, I was 99th overall, out of 1195 people, and there were 36 (not 7) women in my age group. Sweet!

My legs are finally sore :) This week is a recovery week, so a few less miles.

Monday: rest or xt (swim if I can)
Tuesday: AM: GA 8mi PM: Trainer 45min
Wednesday: VO₂max 8mi w/5x600m @5k pace; 90sec RI

swim if I can

Thursday: 5mi recovery

Fly to Michigan for interview at University of Michigan

Friday: Rest or xt (rest, unless there is a bike at the hotel)
Saturday: GA+speed: 8mi w/8x100m strides
Sunday: Medium-long run: 14miles

Fly home from MI

Health data: Sleep: 4 Stress: 5 Soreness: 2 Fatigue: 3 Hours slept: 9

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Sunday - February 11

Bike

1h 20m 05s
20.96 miles
15.70 Mi/hr

Trainer ride. Kept it a bit easy to be nice to my legs, since they've been good to me today :)

Run

1h 33m 30s
13.17 miles
07m 06s /Mi

Race Report is up!! It's not my official time, but there was no timing chip, so I trust my garmin more than I trust their stopwatches. Also, garmin said we went 13.17 miles, but really, whose counting ;) What a great day! So during the race, I didn't watch my HR, I just went on RPE, so when I saw the average, I was suprised. Could this race count as an LT test? Does that mean my LT is about 177, since that was my average HR for the whole race? How did I not suffer a heart attack?! I finally put in my HR zones, anyone have any feedback? Thanks :)

Health data: Sleep: 3 Stress: 4 Soreness: 5 Fatigue: 5 Hours slept: 5.5 Overall Workout: 5

RACE DAY: San Dieguito Half Marathon

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Saturday - February 10

Well, I sort of rested today. With all my extra energy, I cleaned the apartment from top to bottom and ran errands for 4 hours- that's almost like resting, right? I officially signed up for the race tomorrow, so looks like it's a go. Also, I got a second new pair of shoes, so now I have 3 of the exact same pair! I got the 3rd pair because they were 'once worn' at RRS and only $55, which is great!

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Friday - February 9

Bike

1h 00m 02s
15.73 miles
15.72 Mi/hr

Trainer ride- really gets my HR going, and I've never sweat so much in my life! (er, I mean, girls don't sweat, they 'glow'). Avg. cadence: 88.

Run

38m
5.03 miles
07m 33s /Mi

BRICK! Take THAT, you twiggy little legs! HA!

5x800 intervals. Held a consistent 6:40-6:48m/m pace for each set.

My legs weren't feeling tired enough by the end of the week, so I decided to really trash them today. It was supposed to be a rest day, but I'd rather take a full rest day tomorrow, when I don't have to ride my bike to work and I can sleep in. Fun workout! The tri club meeting last night was a lot of fun! I talked to a guy who makes the training plans about coming up with a schedule for the tri-101, and he seemed excited to work with me. I also got myself a new pair of shoes, and they sure are pretty! They're the asics GT-2120, and they made this pair extra fast :) I still intend on doing the half-mary this weekend, but we'll see about if I'll attempt a PR. I don't really want to trash my legs too badly, but then again, next week is a recovery week....who am I kidding, I can't NOT race- the second I see a chic in front of me, I'll do everything I can to catch her! hehe. Happy friday everyone! Have an awesome weekend!