My plan scaled back a bit this week and it was a good thing because my hormones decided to go nuts. I was an absolute wreck for several days. I redeemed myself at the end of the week, but I had serious doubts in the early half.
Sunday: Rest Day
Result: Rested
Monday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 10:04)
Result: Ran 5.63 miles in 1:13:04, 12:59 pace
I decided to move my hill run to Monday since I was suppose to do my time trial on Wednesday.
Tuesday: 5 Miles Hills (no planned pace)
Result: Rested. I think I got about three hours of sleep Monday night. Running was not going to happen.
Wednesday: Time Trial
Result: Rested and Cried. The ENTIRE day. It wasn't pretty, let me tell you! I don't cry often, but when I do I blubber like a baby.
Thursday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 10:04)
Result: Ran 7 miles in 1:28:36, 12:39 pace
I set my alarm before going to bed on Wednesday night. I was determined to get out the door. I opted for a trail run since I knew it would be private and I could go slow. Me and my swollen eyelids headed out. It still wasn't pretty, but at least I was moving.
Friday: 4 Miles Easy (pace 10:04)
Result: Ran 4.5 miles in 46:26, 10:19 pace.
Sometime Thursday things started to look up. I didn't cry all day and got a good nights sleep. I tried to run easy, but my legs felt good so I just went with it.
The coolest thing happened right at the end of my run. I saw the high school girls track team headed towards me. There was
probably 20 of them and they were running 4 or 5 wide. I was trying to
figure out which way I should go when I heard the lead runner yell
"Runner up!" As I neared, an entire path opened up for me. The lead
runner and several others yelled "good job" as we passed and slapped
fives. I was so impressed! They are a fast group, one of their girls
has won state, but they have also learned to share the road, encourage
others and be nice people. I saw their coach a few minutes later and told him how much I appreciated the way they acted. I'm sure he passed it on to them. See? Not all teenagers are brats!
Saturday: 10 Miles LSD (pace 10:04-11:04) "Only" 10 Miles
Result: Run 10 miles in 1:40:51, 10:05 pace + walked 1 mile warmup and cool down.
I am SO proud of this run! I pushed the pace the entire time. I was averaging 9:55 until mile 8. It was entirely uphill and I walked parts of it. But I was able to dig deep and run the last two miles in 9:35 and 9:48.
Total planned miles: 28
Actual
Running: 27.13
Walking 1.00
Total 28.13
Hormones: when they are good, they are very, very good. But when they are bad...they are horrid! Glad your in a good spot again. ;)
ReplyDeleteI spoke too soon! A symptom of menopause that you didn't mention - high blood pressure. Mine has been spiking for several days and the ensuing headache is great fun... NOT!
ReplyDeleteI really hate to think how it would be if I had not been active and watching my weight all these years.
Ah yes, I've discovered quite a few more since my last post on the subject. Ugg. And I know what you mean... those headaches are baaaad! Hope you feel better soon.
DeleteThere needs to be a book "What to Expect When You're NOT Expecting!" Ha! I talked to my pastor's wife today and each of her friends have experienced it slightly different. What a ride.
DeleteInteresting, my lowest blood pressure reading of the day was right after I got home from a bike ride. I told Les, "I guess I'll just ride my bike all day!"
No kidding! It might have saved me from eight months of nightmares and sleepless nights. :/
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