I must have burned myself out with my sprint work on Tuesday, because I seem to be lacking some steam over the past few days. I can’t seem to summon the energy to even get out of bed, which could be a sign that I’m overtraining in this ridiculous heat. Plus, my allergies have been taking a toll on me over the past week, but at least I haven’t had an asthma attack! 
Usually, I’m an early riser (around 5:00), but as of late, I find myself waking up around 7:30. When these rare occasions of oversleeping occur, my body needs the rest therefore I give in to it and sometimes without choice. Unfortunately, it screws with my training schedule, but if I am indeed overtraining, then the rest is necessary and truly welcomed.
Since I missed my run on Wednesday, my BFF Sharon Mann tortured me with a boot camp muscle conditioning routine. Between squats, lunges and sore calves from my sprint work on Tuesday, my legs were killing me. Two days later, my quads still hurt.
Thursday, I wanted to fit in a 4 mile run since I intend to run 8 miles on Saturday. But once again, I woke up late which caused me to run after 7:30 a.m. and would hinder any runner’s performance. Florida runners have a rule of thumb to avoid the brutal summer heat: not after 7:30 and not before 7:30 p.m. Running at 7:30 a.m. was definitely a struggle for me to say the least. With the humidity, the blazing summer sun and sore calves, I forced myself to finish the four miles.
4 miles
Time 40:47
Pace 10:07
At least while in the blazing sun, I could work on my tan as I have a lovely tan line across my waist from my running shorts.
Today, I wanted to run 3 miles and bike 10 miles, but slept through that work-out too. So although I skipped the run, I did ride 10 miles. Since my quads are still sore, it was a really tough ride. Somehow, I seemed to perform better last week with a bruised who-ha. Not that I want to repeat that, mind you! I will happily go slower to keep all my girlie parts in tact.
Bike-10 miles
Time 43:19
Speed 13.9 mph
And in case you’re wondering…no, I did not fall off my bike.
At the start of my ride, Kelly, drove passed me and I gave a little wave. It got a bit shaky there for a moment, but I didn’t fall. Note to self: give a cordial nod when riding bike to avoid a nasty spill.
4 Comments
July 17, 2009 at 6:05 pm
good tips on not waving while riding. must put that in the memory banks.
it has been soooo ridiculously hot here! can’t wait for fall, eventhough i love the beach.
July 18, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Best time to train is between 4-6 am. Try Fartlicks training. It works very well. I did that for years. I ran competitively for many years now I just powerwalk with my wife. My legs can’t take the pounding. Run a mile at a five minute pace and then do one at 4:20 pace. Then do another at five minute pace. The idea is get the heart rate up and then bring it down again. Running in the heat of the day can cause a heat stroke ..Not good. I did that in my young days. I didn’t know better.
Bobby Gee
http://bobbygee.wordpress.com/
Great work keep it up.
July 18, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Wow! Great job with your training. Like you I’m an early riser too but this pregnancy has made me extra tired and I’ve been sleeping in until around 7 every morning.
July 20, 2009 at 9:03 pm
congrats for not falling off. i love the applause.
glad you are enjoying some extra rest! send some my way please!!