Never mind. I can do this. I. CAN. DO. THIS.
Is it concerning to be this wrapped up in mental trickery so early in training?!?
Maybe its just the cold Canadian winters that are getting to me.....
This is just the beginning. Thank goodness its only a 12 week program.
Random week 2 stats/thoughts:
-63K/39 miles
- lactic threshold workouts suck during but feel so good afterwards
- I think pfitz designed this plan for people that can run 12 miles in under a hour, thus making it a great mid week workout.
-I particularly enjoy a 15 mile run, where I am being whipped not only by wind but by ice pellets. Its AWESOME.
-I like the challenge even if it sounds like I am whining.
-I am starting to feel stronger, although not faster yet, but I am in the endurance phase now
-my stick I ordered on-line can't come soon enough. Currently poor Hubs is rolling out my muscles with the following:
Don't worry I don't bake pies, ever. Its probably the most use this pin has ever seen. It kinda works....
On the eating clean front, its going well. I have starting a new blog to report some recipes. Its called Cooking on the Run. I don't intend to be fancy with this blog, I will simply write the recipe with a mini review. This may change as I find myself taking pictures of all of the food I eat. I have a bunch of recipes to post yet, but there are a few to start off.
Happy running everyone and thanks for reading!
I can't even imagine long runs during the week. I can barely manage four miles most weekdays! And I love your new blog. Thanks for posting the bread recipe!
ReplyDeletegreat job on your training! You will kick some serious butt this year! your rolling pin is getting more action than mine too! LOL glad i got out for my run today before the freezing rain :) have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI could never manage a long run during the week.
ReplyDeleteRolling pin, huh? LOL
Congrats on completing week 2!!! You're so on your way! Look forward to your recipes, btw!
ReplyDeleteA rolling pin? He he he!!! That's hilarious!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a rough training program. I hope you do well with it and that next week isn't to tough :)
Anything with rolling action works for me :-D. The long runs in pelting what!?!?! Oh hell no!
ReplyDeleteWow..I can't wait to see the results of your plan! I will definately check out your new blog as I myself am a little addicted to food blogs. I'll send you the link to some good ones. Let's chat this week (before Thursday!)
ReplyDeleteBack when I trained for my first marathon I had a bad IT-band and the physical therapist told me to rub it our with a rolling pin. It works great.
ReplyDeleteIf you're getting bored with the rolling pin, duct tape two tennis balls together and roll on them...very effective
ReplyDeleteYou are going to LOVE the stick. And, yes, you CAN DO IT! Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteSERIOUS motivation going on here. i'm so pumped up by how hard you are working, seriously!!! great job and way to just meet the challenge. also-- sweeeet use for the roller ! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a tough plan, and to be running 39 miles in only the 2nd week really speaks to its toughness. But, it should pay off! Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! Just keep taking it week by week. 63k/39 miles in week two = wow!
ReplyDeleteYou'll start to look forward to the long run during the week, really it works...I like Stuart's idea of the two tennis balls...I'm going to try that on my SI joint!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm on my way over to check out the recipes....
Can't wait to check out your new blog!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on week 2! keep up the good work! Those long runs will pay off in the end for sure!
ReplyDeleteGirl! You're a nut! Keep up the hard work. It'll pay off. Just be sure to get your rest too. That is also very important.
ReplyDeletegreat job on week 2!!! those LT workouts do suck :) but feel so good when they are over!
ReplyDeleteyou are doing a great job... just stay focused on one day at a time and listen to your body. there were a couple times i got so wrapped up in what was ahead and making sure to run all the miles i just crumbled.
oh and i remember actually feeling slow the first 5-6 weeks as i was building the miles. it wasnt until the later weeks that i started being able to pick up my speed in the longer runs.
yay go marci!! it will all pay off :)
I'm going to have to peek at this Pfitz plan. I want to see how crazy it is HAHAHA
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the hard work :)
ReplyDeleteI was going to order the stick, but since I discovered my rolling pin, I've changed my mind...
Sounds like a good second week. I like the idea for the rolling pin. I have three for some reason and never really even use one!
ReplyDeleteHey, at least we don't live on the Praries! Imagine running through a Saskatoon winter?!?!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Congratulations! Wow, 63K on week 2?! You are hardcore.. and yes, you can do this. Can't wait to hear more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe link!
Great idea on the food review blog. Love the name too :)
ReplyDeleteThat plan sounds crazy. And kind of intriguing at the same time...
week *2* at 39 miles? and you have 12 of these?!? i lol'd at your "12 miles/hour" comment. seriously, who can run that long in the middle of the week? most people have a hard enough time squeezing that in on the weekend! you are going to own this marathon!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome training plan! I need a plan and a workout partner! :(
ReplyDeleteWhine away!! Pfitz is the master of masochism! LOL It's very intense training, you're doing well so far!
ReplyDeleteI saw in your earlier post that you're considering the FLying Pig marathon. A blogger fellow ran it last year, you can read his RR here if you're interested: http://yumkerun.blogspot.com/2008/05/race-report-flying-pig-marathon.html
Hilly but he loved it!
Great job on week 2!!! Getting long runs in during the week are tough! and I have resorted to using a rolling pin as well! Thank goodness I just bought a foam roller finally! :)
ReplyDeleteDid you say 12 miles in an hour? That is amazing! Simply amazing. Rolling pin. I don't see anything wrong with it. There are some with more groves you can try as well.
ReplyDelete39 miles is more than I ran in all but 3 weeks last year. Good luck with your training!
ReplyDeleteHi Marci
ReplyDeleteI would say that is some pretty impressive mileage. I started laughing (?) about the ice pellets as I have already dealt with that a few times this lovely winter.
Best of luck in '09.
12 miles mid-week makes me shudder almost as much as that rolling pin!
ReplyDeleteYou now have two of my favorite things, a running blog and a recipe blog! Going to check it out!