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Location:

Indian Harbour Beach,FL,

Member Since:

Mar 05, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

 

I owe my PRs to the friendship, support and expert tips I've found here on Fast Running Blog!

PRs

5K  24:25 ('07 Run for Kids)  24:12 ('08 Spring Into Summer 5K, FL)

10K 52:34 ('07 Spectrum) 49:30 ('08 Spectrum )

Half Marathon 1:59:47 (Hurricane '07) 1:53:42 ('08 Painter's)

20 Miler 3:00:48 (The Trails River Run Sept. '08)

Marathon 4:00:54 (St. George Marathon '07, 1st marathon- yah!)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Following Hal Higdon's Novice 2 Half Marathon Training Plan for Space Coast Half Marathon Dec.1, 2013

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep it in balance.  

 

Personal:

Blessed to be LDS. Married to world's greatest guy for over 16 yrs w/ 2 amazing kids. Busy being a mom to 2 active teens (a very equestrian minded daughter & a soccer obsessed son). Mental Health Counselor by training.  Loving Life at the Beach. Running to eat & fit in my jeans. 

I'm much more active on Facebook- find me there Christi Lovelace Dieckman

 

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Wed, Nov 07, 2007
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
3.500.000.000.000.003.50

Met at Heathers w/ Sara in tow and ran to track.  Met up w/ Mik'L.  We ran a couple laps to warm up, then 4 x 400s w/ 200 recovery in between.  I liked this much better than 200s.  I could slow down just a little, yet still work on speed for a full lap. My first 400 was my best 1:37, the rest were slower, about 1:41 or 1:42.  Then we ran back to Heather's.  These girls are so fun, we had a great time this morning.

If I have any energy later today I'll try to get in a couple more miles.  Meeting w/ the trainer at 11am!

When am I going to fit in work around all this working out? Ha!

 

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Comments
From Mik'L on Wed, Nov 07, 2007 at 11:57:36

No problem about tomorrow. Today was good...I think I'll be sore tomorrow though. Good luck with the trainer today!

From Sasha Pachev on Wed, Nov 07, 2007 at 17:22:29

When you are short on time, track workout is the last think you want to do, even if it is time for a track workout. It takes forever to do any kind of decent mileage with a track workout involved. In that case, it can be replaced with a fartlek with brisk recoveries. But in any case, now is not the time for track workouts. In my opinion that I have stated on multiple occasions, until you have a very solid level of base, you should not touch the track.

I would strongly recommend that you stick with a very simple plan - 6 miles of jogging 5 days a week, and a bit longer on Saturdays if you feel so inclined, otherwise, just 6 miles. Do not get into the hills yet. Just as flat as possible, get out there and put in the miles.

From Lybi on Wed, Nov 07, 2007 at 21:22:35

Watch out, Christi! Sasha is absolutely psychic. I've seen him post something like this several times to other people, and if left unheeded, the poor blogger ends up injured within a week. No joke! Happened to me too. Just thought I'd pass that along.

I am very impressed with your workout, though! You are amazing. Whoa, this is a big day for your body, with your track workout AND a personal training session. May your soreness not exceed your pride, chica!

From laura on Wed, Nov 07, 2007 at 21:31:35

What is a fartlek with brisk recoveries that Sasha was recommending?

Great workout today!!! Sounds like a long one, though. Hopefully you're able to get out of bed with both feet tomorrow! ;o)

From Michelle on Wed, Nov 07, 2007 at 23:05:44

Well sounds like the PT was cancelled for today :( So when do you meet with her?

From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Nov 08, 2007 at 12:56:10

Laura - for Christi this would be something like alternating 1 minute at 8:00 pace with 1 minute at 10:00 pace 10 times or so, or until she feels she's done enough. But that should be done after a couple of months of solid base building, otherwise it would not be effective.

From Christi on Fri, Nov 09, 2007 at 00:42:47

Hi Guys- I'm just checking the yesterday's blog (where did today go?! so busy!) Anyway- thanks for the feedback Sasha. I really enjoy the track time with the girls, but I know I do need more miles on those days. I also really like your idea of adding fartleks to my regular runs. I'm having a hard time getting out the door lately, don't know if that's because its after the marathon, change in season or what. I'm hoping to just get out and enjoy a few 5-6 milers alone over the next few days. And Michelle- the PT session is scheduled for Monday- can't wait!

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