Keep Calm and Run On

Split my run 6 and 4 to try and recover. Legs and body still heavy and tired. 

I was unsure how today's workout would go since I have felt really bad. I decided to take it one at a time and decide when to be done. We ran 800's at 2:36. We jogged a lap between each one and after 4 walked 200 and jogged 600. I felt better than expected and we got into a good rhythm. We had a sizable group together and I made everyone take a turn leading and pacing. I finished at 7. I feel really happy with how today went. I probably could have gutted out one more. Finished at 10.

4 miles second run between classes. 

Recovery. I am tired from yesterday.

30 minute tempo run. It kicked my butt. We started at 6:20's again. I was breathing really hard from the get go and it felt difficult to just stay with the group. Our splits were something like 6:23, 6:22, 6:23, 6:09 then basically all out. Girls were anxious and were kicking the last 5 minutes which always bugs me. I wanted to stop at 20 minutes but decided not to and I am glad I finished. I was dead finishing miles. 

Heart rate was super high this morning. I decided to split my run. Ran 10 then 4. I was in Salt Lake so I got to see new sights which was nice. I ran up to Red Butte, across to 11th Ave and turned around past the firestation and ran home Shriner's run. I was slow and breathing hard. After a short nap, ran 4 more. I felt really tired and dead today. 

Today was rough and threw me for a loop. Warming up I felt okay. We were doing mile repeats on the track. First one, Yesi and I ran 5:18. A little slower than what we wanted (5:16) but no biggie. It in control and I felt confident I could do at least one more. We started the second one and hit about 600 meters in and I hit a wall. My body felt so empty and completely drained. I stuck behind Yesi and the other group came up and I couldn't match. I stopped at the 1200 and just dead and shaky again. I was frustrated and confused why I felt so crappy. I finished to 10 miles, light headed and shaky. 

Came back and decided to skip the second run since I was still feeling shaky. I went and met with coach and decided to run with the heart rate monitor this week, maintain miles and try to recover. 

8 in the morning and 4 later. Better today. 

A.M. 30 minute tempo. I decided with coach to run my tempo with 170 heart rate. We had concluded last week's tempo backed with long run and a fast Sunday were a really bad combo for that Monday workout. I stuck to it but got dropped like a hot potato. I was frustrated to be behind and alone. But I wanted to  see how I would feel running tempo at how coach describes tempo runs. My lungs were working but my legs felt flippin awesome. I hit 30 minutes and didn't feel tired so I decided to do 40. About 36 minutes I had to work a little harder to maintain but it was very manageable and I was not nearly as dead or beat as last week (clearly, my average was 6:48). Now I just need to know which tempo coach is looking for in our workout. Finished to 11 and ran 4 later.  

A.M. Ran a little earlier. 8.5 miles and felt good.

P.M. 4 more 

Double run. 7.5 then 4 miles.

Today's long run went super well. I gave myself time to warm up and eased into quicker pace. Average was 7:45 but I was not as dead at the end as previous weeks. 

Recovery day. Leg were heavy and tired. Did norma tec and ice bath. I got into the doctor and got my ferritin checked tonight. 

Low iron it is. Yay. I am glad to know because it explains why I am so tired and workouts are hard. But also frustrating because I am not sure how hard to push without expecting too much and still allowing my body to get better. Today I decided based on feel. 

We did 800 repeats at the track. I did the first 4 and felt really good. Lungs were working but legs were good. Ran 2:38 and we got a lap job between each. We started the second set of 4 and my body got the same dead empty tired feeling, so I was done. I was kind of glad since the girls picked it up and not sticking to pace and that drives me nuts. I ran laps on the track then grass laps. Finished at 9 and was light headed. 

Ran 5 later and felt a little better. 

10 felt like a lot to do at once so I decided on a double day. 6 in the morning and 4 later. 

AM: 40 minute tempo run. 2 mile warm up then begin. I wanted to be consistent and hung right around 6:30 (6:28 average). I felt OK- tired but I was breathing so hard and heavy. Finished to 9.5 and ran 4 later. 

Long run got cut short. I rolled my ankle (same one) at mile 7. Was able to run without limping 4 miles back to the school but it hurt and I didn't want to make it worse. Iced and kept it wrapped all day. It's not nearly as bad as last time and I think I will be fine next week. Just frustrated. 

Ankle was sore but manageable. Just taping/wearing brace for a while. Recovery run. My legs felt heavy and tired. Did norma and ice bath. 

Today was the big day- 25x400. We warmed up, started and on the 3rd one the wind and hail came. It was nuts and the hail hurt so bad. Coach said to come back tomorrow and we will do it again. We ran cool down and it was windy but blew out after a few miles. Ran to 7 then did 4.5 later. My hamstring tightened up on the 400's and cool down so I got it worked on (graston and massage) 

Today was a rough, sucky day all around. It started ok. Warm up, hit the track for repeat 400's at 83. It was windy but no rain or hail. I did 12 and coach told me I was too far behind and needed to sit some out because my iron is low. (I was still running 83's. Just didn't need to run a 39 first 200 and we took turns who led) So I decided to do every other. My hamstring tightened up really bad and was tight and hurt jumping in. Well things escalated (due to low iron) and it was concluded that I wasn't ready to race the 10K and shouldn't race next week at all. I ended up doing 17 and left to be on time with the dietitian. My confidence and strong mentality really took a blow today. I am frustrated and disappointed. 

Got the hamstring massaged and it still kills. Ran 6 after and iced and was late to class. 

Recovery run. I am exhausted. 

Today was a little better. After talking to the trainer, doctor and other coaches I decided to wait on teh 10K for Mt Sac but still go race the 5K next week at San Francisco. It will be a darn good workout and good prep for the 10K. I need to build my confidence again and be ready mentally to race. Ran 8.5 and 4.5 later. Hamstring still sore and hurts. 

Split the long run- 10 and 4. 

AM- we ran 1200's on the track at 5K pace. It was hard to get the pace and I struggle with 1200's. It's an awkward in between of the 800 and mile. Too short to settle into a rhythm but too long to go too fast. I did 3 at 4:04-4:05. Today I didn't worry about my watch and just ran with teammates and stuck with them. Finished to 11 miles and did 4 later. 

8.5 in the morning and 4.5 later. 

5x400 at 5K pace with 200 meter jog between. We ran 79-80 pace. I was breathing hard but my legs felt better (thank you norma and ice bath yesterday)