Sunday, November 9, 2008

Upcoming Week

After reading various TIaRTs from the running community last week, I felt a little ashamed. Compared to some of the serious and amazing transitions that fellow runners have gone through, mine seemed a bit trivial. My post last Thursday felt more like whining than anything. I was literally in tears after I read Danica's moving post about the loss her mom, very hopeful after reading TwoDog's battle with cancer and inspired by N.D.'s progress with her pregnancy and running... among others! Ok, I'll try not belittle my experience but I guess in the grand scheme of things, my transitions seemed not so bad. To so many of you who did open up and shared your story, THANK YOU. You put my life into perspective. I'm actually quite humbled.

I had a great running weekend, by the way. Friday morning, I went out for a 6 hilly miles and felt really good. I did stop and walk up the hills (twice) but the last time I did the same run (about a month ago), I walked a lot more than that. Saturday morning, I had to change my training plans from 12 miles and run only 6 due to a baby shower that I was throwing for a very good friend of mine. The hubby and I ran with my training group and ran on the Nimitz Way Trail at Tilden Park in Berkeley. It's a beautiful trail with rolling hills and on a clear day, you can see right across the Bay! The 6 miles were done in less than an hour, averaging about 9 min miles. Again, I felt pretty goo about the run and felt like I was finally getting back into the groove of things. Sure, the body still "hurt" during the run but it felt good! So, this morning, after much hemming and hawing I decided to go out for my 12 miles. I slept in like a lazy bum and didn't start the run until about 10:30am. Good thing we started mid morning because it was a sunny, cool 58 degrees and breezy. Love that crisp morning air! I also love that I have a constant running buddy who sticks it out and runs with me... even when he doesn't feel like it. My husband is the best running buddy ever. Even if he did quit on me around mile 8 this morning. ;-) Ok, he *did* have a good excuse... his Achilles was acting up. Poor guy walked back most of the way hoping I'd catch up to him. Which, I didn't!! I finished the 12 miler around 1:53 at about 9:09 min pace. Woohoo!

Ok, here are some activities this week:

Monday: Rest (Yay!)
Tuesday: Run with Fleet Feet Berkeley... a 6 miler with Dean Karnazes! Anyone else in the area interested???
Wednesday: Track Workout
Thursday: 8 miler planned (not sure when I'll squeeze this in)
Friday: Rest... Flying down to Orange Country at 8am to visit Duane's nephews & niece!! There's a birthday party for his 8 year old nephew. MIGHT squeeze in a 6 miler in the PM?
Saturday: 20 miler planned (before Disneyland maybe????)
Sunday: Hmmm... maybe have to do the 20 on Sunday before the birthday party. Fly back to the Bay Area in the evening.

Yeah, I got some serious activities planned for this weekend. Still trying to figure out where and when I can run 20 miles this weekend. Hmmm. Anyone down in SoCal got any ideas? I've searched for runs on Mapmyrun.com but haven't found anything, yet. I'll be in Rancho Santa Margarita!

25 comments:

  1. Let me get this straight - you're going to run 20 miles then maybe hit Disneyland? I think my legs just wept ;)

    Awesome job on the 6 AND the 12!

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  2. Stress is stress, and you shouldn't feel like you are whining when you take note of it and try to take care of yourself and your family! Especially with all the running!

    Awesome run times. Sounds like you are on track for a good race!

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  3. OMG i am so jealous that you get to run with DEAN! I wish he would come here and run with me!! Great job on the runs - sounds like a fun week!

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  4. I think it is so awesome that you and Duane run together. I hope his achilles starts to feel much better, what a trooper.

    Enjoy your jammed packed week. I hope you find a fun place for your 20.

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  5. UhhhhhI was going to say the same thing as Joy. Run 20 and then walk around Disney?!? Dang girl!!

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  6. Nice job on your runs. Looks like lots planned for this week - I'm sure you'll squeeze it all in!

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  7. Wow, you have quite a busy week ahead, not including your plans for a 20 miler. (I am in awe!)

    You're gonna rock the marathon in December!

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  8. Um, my TIaRT post from last week was more than a little trivial. I win the prize for sure. :o)

    Nice weekend of running, and good luck next week. I will say that I ran 20 miles yesterday and wanted to do nothing besides eat and sleep the rest of the day. You're probably tougher than me, but even the thought of being upright had no appeal.

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  9. Nice job getting your runs in. Congrats on your great running weekend. All I did this weekend was work on my race report...and I still haven't finished yet...oh brother!

    Have fun with all your activities this week!

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  10. Awesome run! I love the runs in a pretty area with rolling hills, it's a bit more challenging but the scene takes your mind off of things.

    Your week schedule looks like a great one... good luck!

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  11. Run with Dean? That is the coolest. I wish I lived in the area! Great job on the 12 miler!

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  12. ohhh you will have so much fun running with dean! i loved when i got to!

    great job on the running week! 3 more long runs to go... AHHH! we need to get at least one in together! i have a 20, 16 and 12 left.

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  13. Nice runs this weekend. High five to that! Your plan for the week is action packed and awesome: 20 miler, run with Dean, fly to B-day, and Disneyland, etc. Oooofah! You go girl!! I know you will have a great week.

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  14. I would love to run with Dean if I lived a heck of a lot closer. I got to meet him and run with him during the Lincoln marathon last year.

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  15. Coming down to the OC?! Hey! Lets meet up for drinks! :) Anyways, jealous you get to run with dean for sure... and Thanks for the shout out. Your Tirat was inspring to me, believe it or not. :)

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  16. Your schedule looks challenging! I admire that you're managing to fit in speed and long runs-- and a great pace on your 12 miler. I'll look forward to hearing about your run with Dean!

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  17. Did you ever get an answer to your NYC question? I do my long runs in Central Park and then up and down the West Side Highway along the Hudson River. Drop me an e-mail at absolutromantic at gmail dot com and I'm happy to go into more detail. Also, when exactly are you coming?

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  18. 20 miles, and then Disneyland!? That is craziness! So wait, are you in Berkeley? Have fun with Dean!

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  19. You have huge transitions too! Don't feel ashamed- that's ridiculous! You are getting hit by tons of stuff all at once! Total transitions! Great job on the running this weekend. I think you picked a winner with the runner husband! Sounds like a fun week and weekend ahead : ) Have a good week!

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  20. wow seriously jealous of your tuesday run!!

    I think we all have our own tough moments and transitions in life, some sound easier, but really it's all about what happens for you and it's all about getting stronger in some way right? Be glad your's felt trivial!!

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  21. that is an excellent pace! i'm happy if i can run 4 miles that fast. way to go! having a husband to run with is definitely good thing, i was very happy to run with mine today.

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  22. If i fly to Cali tonight can i run with you and dean tomorrow? that would be flipping awesome.. i can't wait to hear about it. Actually, can i just stay with you this week and go to disneyland too? HAHA j/k... :) HAVE FUN!

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  23. Nice job on the 12 miler, I need to come north and get me some of those bay views!

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  24. Fun and busy weekend planned! I love running in So cal...the weather is always perfect. Maybe you could hit one of the beach front trails...not too far from Disneyland. Have fun!

    (I'm hoping all the Nor Cal bloggers can get together over the holidays for a run. Mr Pi and I will be in Nor Cal for almost two weeks. His Bro has a house in Danville that we haven't seen yet so I was thinking maybe that would be a good time to meetup.)

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