Ultra Running: Trials of the Trail 

Lots of running around and very little scoring, good times

Workout:

• Type: Other
• Date: 03/01/2010
• Time: 20:40:00
• Total Time: 00:41:00.00
• Calories: 187

What great fun with the family in the wonderful Cascade Mountains.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 02/27/2010
• Time: 11:27:24
• Total Time: 1:22:54.25
• Average Heart rate: 110
• Max Heart rate: 160
• Calories: 453
• Distance: 5.23 miles
• Average Pace: 15:51.13/mile
• Max Pace: 9:01.34/mile
• Ascent: 1,611.92 ft
• Descent: 1,613.11 ft

I only went to the gym because I sent a note to my friend that I would run no matter happened during the day.  That was before my work day blew-up.  I guess I am glad I committed early to get some miles in.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 02/17/2010
• Time: 19:00:00
• Total Time: 00:57:48.00
• Calories: 572
• Distance: 6.5 miles
• Average Pace: 8:53.33/mile

I have run 100 miles so far this year, behind my goal of course.  I have chosen to add other cardio type workouts when I’ve had time to workout.  Compared to the average 41 year old woman I am no doubt in great shape.  But I don’t feel fit for me.  Usual I am a great goal setter and find a way to achieve my goals, even if I do have some self-sabotage tendencies..  I thought I was serious about setting a new 40 + personal Record for the half-marathon but as the clock ticks down to to race day, I know I have not done the work. 

My priorities change on a daily basis, I am positive most working pseudo-athlete moms (& dads) experience this.  I will have to find peace with not knowing how my day/week/month will go and adjust accordingly.  I once heard flexibility can be evidence of health.  Flexibility of the mind must also be evidence of mental health.  Bring it on world!

Workout:

• Type: Cycle
• Date: 02/16/2010
• Time: 18:00:00
• Total Time: 1:16:18.00
• Calories: 824
• Distance: 21 miles
• Average Speed: 16.51 mph

We got killed but I scored our only goal.  Lots of sprinting and sweating.

Workout:

• Type: Other
• Date: 02/15/2010
• Time: 20:00:00
• Total Time: 00:38:00.00
• Calories: 173

Muscle not too sore after long run, but hips a bit achy.  Did 4 + on treadmill then hit the stationary bike and elliptical to round out 65 minutes of cardio.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 02/14/2010
• Time: 17:00:00
• Total Time: 00:34:11.00
• Calories: 354
• Distance: 4.25 miles
• Average Pace: 8:02.57/mile

was not sure how I would feel doing a longish run after more than 3 weeks of total lack of running focus and desire. As it turns out it was a really nice run. Of course going with my good friend Andrea was key to this being a good versus bad experience. She let me vent and talk most of the 11 plus miles, this is why I say running is cheaper and possibly better than therapy.

We dialed in a comfortable pace and chose a easy route along the Burke Gilman through the UW campus. Muscles not sore from 8 yesterday, but hips a little tight as that 8 was on a treadmill. Drank the pomegranate/blueberry flavor GU2O, totally delicious, will most definitely keep a stock of it on hand.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 02/13/2010
• Time: 08:08:35
• Total Time: 1:42:10.27
• Average Heart rate: 156
• Max Heart rate: 175
• Calories: 1268
• Distance: 11.56 miles
• Average Pace: 8:50.19/mile
• Max Pace: 6:47.24/mile
• Ascent: 728.49 ft
• Descent: 715.88 ft

I needed to push myself after 2 weeks lack of focus and 4 days of travel

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 02/12/2010
• Time: 07:30:00
• Total Time: 1:04:11.00
• Calories: 722
• Distance: 8.04 miles
• Average Pace: 7:58.72/mile

Before Superbowl workout

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 02/07/2010
• Time: 13:00:00
• Total Time: 00:51:00.00
• Calories: 528
• Distance: 6.1 miles
• Average Pace: 8:21.39/mile