ShufflingSista

Its been really nice to just relax last night & today.  I've gotten lots of sleep and too much food! (what is it about finishing a race that makes me think I can whatever I want in huge quanity?!)

I'm pleasantly suprised that I'm not sore.  My right achilles was a bit tight right out of bed this morning, but within a few minutes of walking around the house it was just fine.  The only problem I have is my toes!!! Now I have tried 3 different styles of shoes in different sizes so I don't think its the shoes- it must be the way I run? The second toe on my right foot is really bruised and looks like I'll lose that toenail again.  Darn- I miss cute toes!

Plan for the week:

Mon- Run

Tues- Weight class

Wed- Run or Spin

Thurs- Run

Fri- Run or Spin

Sat- Run

I'll plan on only spinning 1x this week, but will leave it open for Wed or Fri.  Shooting for at least 25 miles.

Whoa I feel lazy when I see how much sleep I've logged lately! It was nice having the kids out of school today so we could sleep in!

Put off the run until evening, then only had time for 4.20.  Pretty good run- weather was perfect (40's), sun just going down.  Went out a bit fast, slowed down in the middle, then sped back up.  Splits 8:25/9:05/9:36/8:36/8:25

Opps- slept in today- didn't make 6am weight class. Turned off the alarm for 10 more minutes of sleep (now why doesn't that ever work?!)   To "punish" myself have to go to Thursday's class which has the tougher teacher! LOL...

Walked for about 40 minutes (2.5 miles / 15 min. av.) this afternoon.  Couldn't quite motivate myself for a run.  It was a very enjoyable walk though.  Was able to chat w/ mom & sis on the phone and enjoy some alone time.  Nice evening temp- sweatshirt weather.

Spin in the am is the plan! Must go! Get back on the wagon after race day!

Spin class today.  Good times.  I think I just like how much I sweat during that class- makes me think I'm getting skinny- LOL!

Tomorrow I'll hit the pavement again.  Friday have my last appt. w/ personal trainer at gym, will also try to get in a few miles Friday before the trainer.  Sat- run.

Looks like I'm going with goose egg today.  Morning rain kept me inside (and I don't own a treadmill)  I don't know how you N. Utahns put up with winter- I'm such a wimp! Anyway- when I don't get the morning run I can usually squeeze it in the afternoon while the kids are at their sports practices- but today I promised Arielle I'd stay and watch her (I've been doing the drop off & run alot lately- she's dying to show me her new gymnastic skills) SO- enough excuses already.  Will really need to make up some miles Fri & Sat!

Ah, the love / hate relationship.   Finally made myself get out the door today.  Slow goings- 5.26 mi., 9:57 pace -that includes crossing some streets and a stretch break (yeah, trying to make myself feel better- ha!)

So Sasha seems to think I can make a BQ this fall if I run 6 mi. 6 times a week.  Problem is I'm lazy! Guess I have to decide how bad I want it.  My ideal currently is to run 4x a week and crosstrain (spin & weights) the other 2 days.  Maybe I'll try this out for awhile and see how my shorter spring races go...

Anyway- its FRIDAY!!! Have a very fun weekend bloggies!

5.5 on the eliptical at the gym w/ resistance.  Then did a few minutes of abs.  It was fun mixing it up this week, but hope my running isn't suffering- trying to find the balance. Kinda bummed that I only got 15 miles this week, but maybe I had post 1/2 blues? And I had some late nights and chose sleep over early morning runs.  At least I did get in workouts most days of the week even if they weren't runs.  Will push for more miles next week.

Filed my tax returns online today- good news- don't owe! Whew!