I planned on 11-minute miles for my half marathon this last weekend, and my garmin shit the bed. However, even so, I still managed 11:01-minute miles! How is that possible!
Note: It's mind-numbingly boring to run a race 2-minutes-per-mile slower than you normally do. It might be even more difficult than just racing the damned thing, but it went pretty well!
I'm more sore than I normally would be. But. That's probably normal.
M: Rest T: 5 Miles if the legs feel ok W: 8 Miles if the legs feel ok Th: Abs/Bike F: 8 Miles S: Rest S: 10 Miles
@SPurp13, nice work on the half!! Are you planning to keep up the mileage for another half, or are you just keeping it up because you are a superstar? I'm sorry you are getting bored going slower! Have you found that your knees (or other parts) get more sore than usual?
@marathonmom823, I've said it before and I will say it again, you are an inspiration! 28 wks and running 11-13 miles!! Do you need a gazillion restroom stops to manage that? [I typically need 2 for my 6 milers these days...]
@ajhamb I had to stop 3xs on my 11 miler this past weekend. I get slightly annoyed as I'm not drinking any water while I'm running, but I'm carrying this baby low and she's snuggled right up against my bladder!
On SaturdayI ran a 7K with my office (my boss was the RD -- it was for victims of domestic violence). I ran about 9:41 pace - a far cry from my usually mid 7s for this type of distance :P It was my first race while pregnant and I wore my "Running for Two" tank top so that was fun.
This week the plan is to run 6-7 times, 3-5 miles/ day, with a 10 mi on the weekend --- hitting around 30 miles for the week (did 4 yesterday and 3 this morning).
The I HAVE TO PEE feeling is SO annoying! I KNOW I don't have to go but the pressure on my bladder sucks.
Also if you guys haven't heard of this brand, I highly recommend For Two Fitness (no affiliation!). They have really cute and really comfy running maternity clothes.
I also ordered a running skirt (forget where from).... my old running clothes still fit but not well
@ajhamb I have 4 more half marathons scheduled through the first weekend in June. So hopefully, I'll be able to complete them all before I cut down on mileage, but if not, I can bump down to the 10k or 5K options that go with the races.
My back and hips seem to bother me a bit more than they used to while I'm running, and it's two days later, and I'm STILL sore. So, my recovery is definitely slower now than it used to be.
@zoegirlTX Thanks! I've been feeling great this pregnancy, and 40 miles/week just seems to feel good I average about 50-55 miles/week when I'm not pregnant, peaking between 65-70 when I'm training for a marathon. Enjoy your vacation!!! You're doing great with your running too!
@SPurp13, you are amazing! 4 more halfs! I hope you will keep us updated on how things are going with your races (since some of us will need to live vicariously through you)...
@criscbish, since sometimes soccer can be a bit more contact that it was intended, did you stop playing when you first found out, or did you carry on for a little while? Happy 18 wks!
Re: Pregnant Runners (April 7-13)
Note: It's mind-numbingly boring to run a race 2-minutes-per-mile slower than you normally do. It might be even more difficult than just racing the damned thing, but it went pretty well!
I'm more sore than I normally would be. But. That's probably normal.
M: Rest
T: 5 Miles if the legs feel ok
W: 8 Miles if the legs feel ok
Th: Abs/Bike
F: 8 Miles
S: Rest
S: 10 Miles
Mon: Bootcamp + 6 miles
Tues: 5-7 miles
Weds: Bootcamp + 5-6 miles
Thurs: 5-7 miles
Fri: Bootcamp + 5-6
Sat: long run day, 11-13 miles.
28 weeks on Tuesday, and feeling great!
Mommy to R (8.23.11) and K (6.21.14).
Mommy to R (8.23.11) and K (6.21.14).
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@ajhamb I have 4 more half marathons scheduled through the first weekend in June. So hopefully, I'll be able to complete them all before I cut down on mileage, but if not, I can bump down to the 10k or 5K options that go with the races.
My back and hips seem to bother me a bit more than they used to while I'm running, and it's two days later, and I'm STILL sore. So, my recovery is definitely slower now than it used to be.
Enjoy your vacation!!! You're doing great with your running too!
Mommy to R (8.23.11) and K (6.21.14).