finished off the week in good form with 4 separate short runs, totalling 15.7k today. including an evening 7.5k tempo run. had a very sluggish start to the day with a very poor 1.5k swim. my left arm is still sore from tuesday's long swim, and i was short on breath. the runs later in the day went better. i also had a visit to see the duckies with some friends, and then we drove to a pet store to see some bunnies, but we didn't buy any.. lol
i'll be looking for 10 days of consistent hard running and then 10 days of tapering as i head into the Nfld marathon, which will be an interesting test to see where my fitness is at.. then i will decide whether or not to pursue a mid-to-late fall marathon..
Jenn
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
September 4, 2009 - restful day in the sun
well, i decided to cancel my planned run up to Topsail beach and back today, as it became evident early on that i wasn't up to it. that hill work yesterday took its toll on the knees and the energy levels, so i decided it would be a day of rest. i did a light 4.5k run with Kim and then i hit the pond for a swim and sun tan.
i decided to visit Long Pond today, a place i don't usually spent much time at, but it was lovely. lots of duckies swimming around and people bringing their kids and dogs to the park. i find it amusing how every dog seems to instinctively know how to swim and loves to chase after a wooden stick. it's been a rather cool week here but it finally warmed up to 23 today, so it was a great day to be outside.. i also walked over to Kent Pond for a swim too. both ponds are quite chilly, but still swimable, at least for a short while... hopefully there will be more nice september summer days ahead here, as i hope to have a few more beach visits before it starts to snow here! i find it sad knowing that our short summer is winding down. i really feel cheated as i missed 3 of the nicest days of the summer here when i was locked in that hospital in late June.
anyway, i will likely swim over the weekend at the pool but limit the running, as the never-ending runner's knee in the left leg seems to want to act up just as i think it's getting better.. that hill work will get ya every time!
Jennifer
i decided to visit Long Pond today, a place i don't usually spent much time at, but it was lovely. lots of duckies swimming around and people bringing their kids and dogs to the park. i find it amusing how every dog seems to instinctively know how to swim and loves to chase after a wooden stick. it's been a rather cool week here but it finally warmed up to 23 today, so it was a great day to be outside.. i also walked over to Kent Pond for a swim too. both ponds are quite chilly, but still swimable, at least for a short while... hopefully there will be more nice september summer days ahead here, as i hope to have a few more beach visits before it starts to snow here! i find it sad knowing that our short summer is winding down. i really feel cheated as i missed 3 of the nicest days of the summer here when i was locked in that hospital in late June.
anyway, i will likely swim over the weekend at the pool but limit the running, as the never-ending runner's knee in the left leg seems to want to act up just as i think it's getting better.. that hill work will get ya every time!
Jennifer
Thursday, September 3, 2009
September 3, 2009 - hill work and more
wow, i'm racking up the km this week.. 17.3 more today, giving me 91.2 in 5 days.
i made the challenging climb uphill from arts and culture centre to left pond today.. a hilly 3.5k run that rivals signal hill! it was very windy here today, which made it seem like a fall afternoon. i jumped in the pond for a brief swim as it was quite cold. more gentle running followed and then a walk to the pond later to feed the duckies.
i bought a new set of asics 2140 shoes, looking forward to seeing how the compare with last year's 2130s that i have been using for the past 14 months. i also bought a pair of 2130 trail shoes, as they were on sale. should be interesting to see how they differ as well.
Jenn
i made the challenging climb uphill from arts and culture centre to left pond today.. a hilly 3.5k run that rivals signal hill! it was very windy here today, which made it seem like a fall afternoon. i jumped in the pond for a brief swim as it was quite cold. more gentle running followed and then a walk to the pond later to feed the duckies.
i bought a new set of asics 2140 shoes, looking forward to seeing how the compare with last year's 2130s that i have been using for the past 14 months. i also bought a pair of 2130 trail shoes, as they were on sale. should be interesting to see how they differ as well.
Jenn
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
September 2, 2009 - lots of running
wow, 25.5k today in total, spanning 4 separate runs throughout the day. of note was the speed work towards the end of the day. 3 strong laps around the 1.5k trail on Kent's Pond. times were just over 7 minutes each. a far cry from where i was with speed work a year ago, but still pretty good considering i am still 'taking it easy' with the lung issue, and given that i have had an aggressive week so far..
i also swam 1.5k at lunch today, packing it in early due to sore arms that are still recovering from yesterday's 5k swim.
hot and sun in the forecast tomorrow so it will likely be a run to one of the beaches.. where i can add to my already high k total this week. 77.8k in 4 days so far.. this combined with the swims and i have already dropped the 4 pounds i gained last month.. amazing! back down to 188, which is great!
Jenn
i also swam 1.5k at lunch today, packing it in early due to sore arms that are still recovering from yesterday's 5k swim.
hot and sun in the forecast tomorrow so it will likely be a run to one of the beaches.. where i can add to my already high k total this week. 77.8k in 4 days so far.. this combined with the swims and i have already dropped the 4 pounds i gained last month.. amazing! back down to 188, which is great!
Jenn
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
September 1, 2009 - back at it!
back in the pool, that is. only the 5th time all year that i swam 5k. it was an excellent swim from start to finish. extra satisfying given that i entered the swim tired having already run 10k earlier in the day. i got off to a very fast start, covering 2.5k in 47 minutes and still feeling strong. i slowed down a little and managed to finish at the 100 minute mark, with energy to spare! then i fed the duckies in celebration.
I gained a few pounds in August from the reduced activity, but the feet are almost 100% so i will be back at my normal weekly running routine. with some additional time in the pool, i should be able to drop back down a few.
Jenn
I gained a few pounds in August from the reduced activity, but the feet are almost 100% so i will be back at my normal weekly running routine. with some additional time in the pool, i should be able to drop back down a few.
Jenn
August totals
Running 2009 - month - net
January 392.8 392.8
February 353.1 745.9
March 342.6 1087.5
April 226.1 1313.6
May 444.0 1757.6
June 309.9 2066.9
July 361.2 2428.1
August 426.8 2854.9
Swimming 2009 - month - net
Jan 2009 19.900 19.900
Feb 2009 37.600 57.500
Mar 2009 39.900 107.400
April 2009 57.625 165.025
May 2009 32.900 197.925
June 2009 10.000 207.925
July 2009 8.600 216.525
August 2009 27.1000 243.625
2008 review
Running
2008 total rank net
January 126.3 126.3
February 114.5 240.8
March 299.5 540.3
April 317.1 857.4
May 347.0 1204.0
June 352.6 1556.6
July 415.4 1972.0
August 572.8 2566.8
September 325.4 2892.2
October 300.9 3193.1
November 241.9 3435.0
December 176.6 3611.6 km
Swimming
Jan 2008 67.350 67.35
Feb 2008 101.500 168.85
March 2008 92.450 261.30
April 2008 103.900 365.20
May 2008 47.000 412.20
June 2008 47.450 459.65
July 2008 42.925 502.575
August 2008 43.725 546.30
September 2008 36.350 582.65
October 2008 54.150 651.65
November 2008 54.200 705.85
December 2008 14.325 720.175
Aug 2009 - overall, it's hard to believe i have swam so much less than last year, especially given my goal to swim more. oh well, at least the running is up 10% from last year.
last year at this time, i was just starting to feel the affects of the estrogen therapy. i went on to gain 17 pounds from sept 1/08 to jan 1/09. my weight has fluxuated up and down thru 2009 but has generally remained the same as it was to start the year, so from that perspective, that is good. i have not gained any additional weight since having my orchi, so that too is a sign that my workload has been a good way to counter act the affects of hormone replacement therapy.
that being said, i am really going to try to get back into the pool more often so i can load up on cardo/endurance work in hopes of dropping a few pounds without overdoing it to the knees or feet. i'd really like to peak in November and run a 3.45.59 marathon somewhere.. that is my main running goal for the final 1/3 of 2009.
Jenn
January 392.8 392.8
February 353.1 745.9
March 342.6 1087.5
April 226.1 1313.6
May 444.0 1757.6
June 309.9 2066.9
July 361.2 2428.1
August 426.8 2854.9
Swimming 2009 - month - net
Jan 2009 19.900 19.900
Feb 2009 37.600 57.500
Mar 2009 39.900 107.400
April 2009 57.625 165.025
May 2009 32.900 197.925
June 2009 10.000 207.925
July 2009 8.600 216.525
August 2009 27.1000 243.625
2008 review
Running
2008 total rank net
January 126.3 126.3
February 114.5 240.8
March 299.5 540.3
April 317.1 857.4
May 347.0 1204.0
June 352.6 1556.6
July 415.4 1972.0
August 572.8 2566.8
September 325.4 2892.2
October 300.9 3193.1
November 241.9 3435.0
December 176.6 3611.6 km
Swimming
Jan 2008 67.350 67.35
Feb 2008 101.500 168.85
March 2008 92.450 261.30
April 2008 103.900 365.20
May 2008 47.000 412.20
June 2008 47.450 459.65
July 2008 42.925 502.575
August 2008 43.725 546.30
September 2008 36.350 582.65
October 2008 54.150 651.65
November 2008 54.200 705.85
December 2008 14.325 720.175
Aug 2009 - overall, it's hard to believe i have swam so much less than last year, especially given my goal to swim more. oh well, at least the running is up 10% from last year.
last year at this time, i was just starting to feel the affects of the estrogen therapy. i went on to gain 17 pounds from sept 1/08 to jan 1/09. my weight has fluxuated up and down thru 2009 but has generally remained the same as it was to start the year, so from that perspective, that is good. i have not gained any additional weight since having my orchi, so that too is a sign that my workload has been a good way to counter act the affects of hormone replacement therapy.
that being said, i am really going to try to get back into the pool more often so i can load up on cardo/endurance work in hopes of dropping a few pounds without overdoing it to the knees or feet. i'd really like to peak in November and run a 3.45.59 marathon somewhere.. that is my main running goal for the final 1/3 of 2009.
Jenn
August 31, 2009 - light day
got in a few light runs today, giving me 14k on the day and an incredible 426.8k on the month, my third highest monthly total ever! that brings me to 2854.9k on the year. amazing month considering i have been 'taking it easy' nursing injuries. those first 8 days of running was overkill and i suspect i got what i deserved.. lol
other exciting news, i finally got an appt booked with a lung specialist for Nov. this will be a few weeks after some extensive breathing tests. i also finally received a recommendation letter for Sex Reassignment Surgery from my psychiatrist. yet another exciting baby step forward in life!
well, i am dreading the weigh-in tomorrow as i know i am up a few pounds.
sept is going to be a base building month with a refocus on peaking for a nov marathon. i will still run the Nfld marathon this month, but it will only be a light training run as i am nowhere near peak shape.
Jenn
other exciting news, i finally got an appt booked with a lung specialist for Nov. this will be a few weeks after some extensive breathing tests. i also finally received a recommendation letter for Sex Reassignment Surgery from my psychiatrist. yet another exciting baby step forward in life!
well, i am dreading the weigh-in tomorrow as i know i am up a few pounds.
sept is going to be a base building month with a refocus on peaking for a nov marathon. i will still run the Nfld marathon this month, but it will only be a light training run as i am nowhere near peak shape.
Jenn
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