Jun 23, 2013

Weekly Recap-6/17/13-6/23/13

This week was a little tough for me! I had some pains in my achilles from wearing heels  during my graduation! They were not very high at all but I guess I am not used to wearing them!  I am not a fan of high heels and you will rarely see me wearing them! I was also walking funny in them because my heels kept sinking into to the grass. I did not get a run in until Wednesday and it was a pretty easy one. It is no fun to run through pain so I never take any chances. I wanted to allow myself time to be pain free until I would attempt a run and I am glad I did! Everything is good now.
Run #1: 6.2 Miles on the TM @9:40. This was a super easy paced run but it feels good to take it easy every once in a while. It took me a while to get going but once I did I was able to pick it up a bit in the end.

Run #2: 8.0 Miles @8:40 pace. This was a tough run for me! I was barely hanging on to maintain an 8:40 pace!

Run #3: 13.15 Miles @8:56 pace. The weather was perfect and overcast during my entire run so I kept the pace easy and made this a long and steady run. Next week I will push the long race at a harder pace.

Total Miles: 27.35 Miles

In other news, my other half finally got the bike trainer set up this week so I am looking forward to putting in some miles on my road bike that I bought a year ago but have never used! 

I decided not to run the Pasadena 5K so I will spectating a race for the first time. I will stay with my son and switch roles and be the photographer while my other half runs. I know it is going to be a weird feeling because I am not used to being on the other side of things. 

This coming week is going to be tough for running due to a busy schedule. I have to work late on Tuesday to attend a City Council Meeting, the 5K is on Sunday and I am trying to take my niece to Disneyland as well. NO EXCUSES so I will find time to get my runs in no matter what!


Have you ever spectated at a race? Was it difficult to do?

High Heels or Flats?
Flats, Flip Flops and Running Shoes for me!

12 comments:

  1. No high heels for me
    I have never ever walked in heels
    Not even on my wedding day:)

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    1. Really! You dislike them more than me :) I have a hard time walking in them and they are just not comfortable.

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  2. I remember watching the ZOOMA half last year because I was 1 week from my due date...even though I knew there was NO WAY I could run it, it was still hard not to be running!! I did give me good perspective though. I do like heels and wear them for work but in the summer it is all about flip flops and running shoes!!

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    1. I guess you didn't have much of a choice but to watch ZOOMA so that makes it that much harder! I have a choice but I want to register for a different 5K next month so I am saving my money for that.

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  3. I hate high heels! Thankfully for my job I don't have to wear them.

    I haven't spectated a lot of races, but I do think it would be fun.

    Congrats on graduating!

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    1. Thank You! I always wear flats to work. I am also a non-fan of skirts/dresses at work so I always wear pants.

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  4. I'm with Caroline--I hate heels. I wore ballet flats in my wedding.

    But I *love* spectating. Last year when I was injured my husband ran a couple of 5Ks just so I could live through him. It was fun! I'm hoping to do more cheering for some of my girlfriends, too.

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    1. I thought I was the only one who didn't like heels! The three of us have a few things in common! I know that I am going to feel like running but at least I won't be feeling nervous like I do before every single race no matter what!

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  5. I think you know I love heels! I feel transformed when I wear them. My coach said I'm ok to wear them if I stretch every time I remove them. Based on that, I don't think you're alone in your dislike... Better safe than sorry!

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    1. Of course you love heels! You have the largest shoe collection that I have ever seen in my life!

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  6. I love high heels and I have quite a collection. That's probably the one thing I miss from my days of working at the bank. Now I have no reason to wear heels unless I'm dressing up for church, a nice dinner, or a wedding.

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    1. When I go shopping I see so many cute pairs of heels that I want to buy. I still wear them but only for special occasions. I guess I am so focused on running these days that I don't want to take any chances of falling or hurting my ankles!

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