Saturday, December 1, 2018
Welcome to the wonderful world of djtiggs. I am a woman of conviction, just I'm still finding myself. I am the mother of 3 stay at home mom that loves her life, her husband and her family. I suffer from anxiety and I have lost nails scratching my way out of the pit of depression to survive and to thrive.
Marathon update March 2009
Hello all!
I suppose it’s time for a marathon update! I am officially registered for the Chicago Marathon and I am now in full fledged training mode.
My races this year will include a 5K on May 17th I plan on completing it in 25 mins or less, a half marathon on June 7th and I plan on completing it in 2h 15m and then of course CHICAGO I will finish in 4 hours.
The training plan I’m working with is very realistic and is steadily building my confidence, speed and endurance. I’m going to peak for my half marathon in June and then peak again in October. I run 5 days a week and am currently logging 16 miles a week. Not a bad place to start the season.
I have been impressed with my own progress, when I first started running after "winter break" I was running 14 min miles and I was incredibly disappointed with that time. However I am only a month into training and I’m back down to my 10 min miles. The trick is to have faith in my training and myself. Dare I say, I’m thinking I may be able to finish Chicago in 3:50…? Not to bad for my first marathon. Some days… particularly after a great run I think I might be able to qualify for Boston one day. (To qualify for Boston I must have a marathon time of 3:40 or better.)
This past week I learnt the importance of Gatorade. I have been trying to avoid drinking it because it seemed like empty calories and what I really wanted to have was ice cream NOT Gatorade! Anyways after hard tempo runs I can’t get enough salt I was so confused… why was I eating every salty snack in the house? I thought I had kicked that habit! Ya… come to realize that I’m not fueling my body properly. There really is a science to this stuff.
I had my second long run on Sunday, 6 miles in 68 mins. I felt like such a champion, I still do! I rocked that 6 miles and I plan on doing it again… and again… and again only faster and in future weeks much longer! Somewhere around mile 3 I finally found my stride and ran the entire last 3 miles, I sprinted the last ¼ mile! I’ve read that being able to save some energy for a sprint finish is great for race day. I feel so awesome I was worried that I may not be a very solid distance runner as I have been struggling with pacing but after Sunday I have no doubts that I will finish in October. And that is a fantastic feeling.
Sending love and blessings your way~
Tara
I suppose it’s time for a marathon update! I am officially registered for the Chicago Marathon and I am now in full fledged training mode.
My races this year will include a 5K on May 17th I plan on completing it in 25 mins or less, a half marathon on June 7th and I plan on completing it in 2h 15m and then of course CHICAGO I will finish in 4 hours.
The training plan I’m working with is very realistic and is steadily building my confidence, speed and endurance. I’m going to peak for my half marathon in June and then peak again in October. I run 5 days a week and am currently logging 16 miles a week. Not a bad place to start the season.
I have been impressed with my own progress, when I first started running after "winter break" I was running 14 min miles and I was incredibly disappointed with that time. However I am only a month into training and I’m back down to my 10 min miles. The trick is to have faith in my training and myself. Dare I say, I’m thinking I may be able to finish Chicago in 3:50…? Not to bad for my first marathon. Some days… particularly after a great run I think I might be able to qualify for Boston one day. (To qualify for Boston I must have a marathon time of 3:40 or better.)
This past week I learnt the importance of Gatorade. I have been trying to avoid drinking it because it seemed like empty calories and what I really wanted to have was ice cream NOT Gatorade! Anyways after hard tempo runs I can’t get enough salt I was so confused… why was I eating every salty snack in the house? I thought I had kicked that habit! Ya… come to realize that I’m not fueling my body properly. There really is a science to this stuff.
I had my second long run on Sunday, 6 miles in 68 mins. I felt like such a champion, I still do! I rocked that 6 miles and I plan on doing it again… and again… and again only faster and in future weeks much longer! Somewhere around mile 3 I finally found my stride and ran the entire last 3 miles, I sprinted the last ¼ mile! I’ve read that being able to save some energy for a sprint finish is great for race day. I feel so awesome I was worried that I may not be a very solid distance runner as I have been struggling with pacing but after Sunday I have no doubts that I will finish in October. And that is a fantastic feeling.
Sending love and blessings your way~
Tara
Thursday, July 10, 2014
revival
I'm not sure where I left off.... I've been on an awesome death defying adventure over the past 4 years.
I never did complete the Chicago marathon in 2009 as I was carrying twins with complications starting in my first trimester. So the marathon got put on the back burner where it has stayed for um... no end in site! YIKES!!!!!
In an attempt to recapture my marathon enthusiasm I figured I'd give the ol' blog a revival. As of today July 10th I have literally no interest in running a 5k. I want to run around the block non stop. stop laughing, it's a big block man.
One might say I am making mountains out of my mole hills considering I used to haul 3 kids and equipment up and down 2 flights of stairs just to get ready for my work out. My complaint? I have no childcare and I choose not to wake up before my husband leaves for the day because well 5 am is just too early.
Revival... right. ok it takes 3 weeks to create or break a habit. I suppose sleeping past 5am is a habit... not running would also be a habit.... you know where I'm going with this....
I challenge myself to wake up at 5 am and run around the block :) let me know what you think?
I never did complete the Chicago marathon in 2009 as I was carrying twins with complications starting in my first trimester. So the marathon got put on the back burner where it has stayed for um... no end in site! YIKES!!!!!
In an attempt to recapture my marathon enthusiasm I figured I'd give the ol' blog a revival. As of today July 10th I have literally no interest in running a 5k. I want to run around the block non stop. stop laughing, it's a big block man.
One might say I am making mountains out of my mole hills considering I used to haul 3 kids and equipment up and down 2 flights of stairs just to get ready for my work out. My complaint? I have no childcare and I choose not to wake up before my husband leaves for the day because well 5 am is just too early.
Revival... right. ok it takes 3 weeks to create or break a habit. I suppose sleeping past 5am is a habit... not running would also be a habit.... you know where I'm going with this....
I challenge myself to wake up at 5 am and run around the block :) let me know what you think?
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
pink or blue?
Here we are in monster month I should be gearing up for 20 miles on Saturday carb loading and then getting ready to taper. Instead I’m thinking about lullabies and babies… Yes that’s right I’m pregnant! My husband has asked me not to run the marathon or any other long distance this year even though it is completely possible I have to respect his opinion and decided to honor his request.
I have to admit, I am a little disappointed. I’ve worked so hard to train for Chicago I thought this was MY year! I have made sacrifices for my training, My family has made sacrifices for me to run this marathon.
On the other hand I am happy to know that I’m walking into this pregnancy in the best shape of my life and I know that Chicago is possible, with adequate training I can do it, just some other year. Thankfully it’s an annual race ;)
So I will continue to run, walk and bike only now I’m just aiming for 60 mins a day of cardio and I’m looking into picking up some weights and a yoga class. I am in training just not for the race I thought. I need to make sure my muscles and my heart stay strong for my next little baby I want to stay healthy this time.
My diet has changed significantly as well. Now I need to protein load instead of carb load, I eat more like a rabbit then how many woman eat when pregnant. Olives are a hot commodity in my house right now, fortunately neither JJ nor Sr really like them, fortunate for them; you don’t eat a prego’s fave food without some backlash.
We are happy, the timing is good. I know we have to work out some kinks… there’s a wedding next year I’m standing up in and then there’s the whole insurance piece. I’m on top of it though and I have a strong feeling that everything will turn out great. I’ll be off work in 19 working days, and then I won’t have to worry about pumping at work or anything stupid like that. I’ll finally have the opportunity to be a stay at home mom at least for a little while. And I will FINALLY get my midwife this time around. I love that. With everything that has been going on in my life a little bundle of joy is defiantly wanted and greatly anticipated…. Already.
I have to admit, I am a little disappointed. I’ve worked so hard to train for Chicago I thought this was MY year! I have made sacrifices for my training, My family has made sacrifices for me to run this marathon.
On the other hand I am happy to know that I’m walking into this pregnancy in the best shape of my life and I know that Chicago is possible, with adequate training I can do it, just some other year. Thankfully it’s an annual race ;)
So I will continue to run, walk and bike only now I’m just aiming for 60 mins a day of cardio and I’m looking into picking up some weights and a yoga class. I am in training just not for the race I thought. I need to make sure my muscles and my heart stay strong for my next little baby I want to stay healthy this time.
My diet has changed significantly as well. Now I need to protein load instead of carb load, I eat more like a rabbit then how many woman eat when pregnant. Olives are a hot commodity in my house right now, fortunately neither JJ nor Sr really like them, fortunate for them; you don’t eat a prego’s fave food without some backlash.
We are happy, the timing is good. I know we have to work out some kinks… there’s a wedding next year I’m standing up in and then there’s the whole insurance piece. I’m on top of it though and I have a strong feeling that everything will turn out great. I’ll be off work in 19 working days, and then I won’t have to worry about pumping at work or anything stupid like that. I’ll finally have the opportunity to be a stay at home mom at least for a little while. And I will FINALLY get my midwife this time around. I love that. With everything that has been going on in my life a little bundle of joy is defiantly wanted and greatly anticipated…. Already.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
tee hee Marathon training....
Why you may ask am I LAUGHING at marathon training? because today... it's fun. Yep I said it it's F.U.N. fun :) I really LIKE running I really like running long distances. I enjoy challenging myself and playing those mind games and feeling my body scream for me to stop. It just feels good to finish a long run and then the next day go back for more.
This weekend I think I have my work cut out for myself.... we have a wedding my wonderful son is a part of so there is the rehursal supper on Friday, 16 miles saturday morning and then the wedding saturday afternoon- night... it should be fun if I can squeeze in a nap and an ice bath we'll be all good.
Oh and it's not really 16 miles, it's just two 8 miler's back to back that's all.
This weekend I think I have my work cut out for myself.... we have a wedding my wonderful son is a part of so there is the rehursal supper on Friday, 16 miles saturday morning and then the wedding saturday afternoon- night... it should be fun if I can squeeze in a nap and an ice bath we'll be all good.
Oh and it's not really 16 miles, it's just two 8 miler's back to back that's all.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
clarity happens during work outs.... it must.
Recently there are girls at my DH work that are inspired by me. It has gotten to me a little b/c I guess I don't really see myself as an athlete, at least I didn't before. Today I had the pleasure of taking the 16 mile bike ride to my DH work and having a picnic supper with him. Those girls were there today and totally impressed with my grit and determination. Maybe it shouldn't but it felt great to be lifted by their comments. Maybe I'm just too hard on myself and I should celebrate and respect every mile more so I can lift myself more. I mean who rides 16 miles on hump day? an athlete does that's who!!! who else will get out there in the rain, snow, wind and heat to get their daily dose of sweat? An athlete that's who... and you know what that's ME!!!!!
During my ride I'm watching people in thier cars, you can see the reaction, some are thinking it's cool for me to be out there, some are giving you enough room and totally aware of you and there are always the one or two who think you have no right to be on thier road. But it made me think.... "sane" people don't need to bike 16 miles. "sane" people don't have the DESIRE to run 26.2 or 13.1 or even a 5k. "Sane" people don't want to push their limits.
So I guess I realized for me, what makes me such an adrenaline junkie and i love it! And this week I realized that this is not a passing fad for me. I am a runner. I want to run for the rest of my life. I can't even imagine how my life would be right now had I not tied up those laces last spring and said what the heck...
During my ride I'm watching people in thier cars, you can see the reaction, some are thinking it's cool for me to be out there, some are giving you enough room and totally aware of you and there are always the one or two who think you have no right to be on thier road. But it made me think.... "sane" people don't need to bike 16 miles. "sane" people don't have the DESIRE to run 26.2 or 13.1 or even a 5k. "Sane" people don't want to push their limits.
So I guess I realized for me, what makes me such an adrenaline junkie and i love it! And this week I realized that this is not a passing fad for me. I am a runner. I want to run for the rest of my life. I can't even imagine how my life would be right now had I not tied up those laces last spring and said what the heck...
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
I'm not exactly where I want to be....
It is so time for an update….. over the past few weeks my mileage has crept up to 30 + miles each week. The training program I have been following is GROULING. I’m worn out mentally and physically. And it was just getting worse and worse….
So my right knee has started to bug me. I busted out ice and vitamin I, I thought I could tough it out. I thought no way am I giving up this is a mental thing. But after my failed 14 miles ~ I cut it short to 10 and I could barley bust out that… I thought that maybe it’s time for a rest, maybe there really is something wrong…..
I went to the doctor on Monday, it’s runner’s knee, RICE is the prescription and she recommended a new brace… you know the type that’s a band that sits below the knee cap? Well I went out and bought one right away and it is absolutely unbelievable how much it is helping. Well the ice is probably really helping too.
I haven’t run since last Thursday and I have been very cranky, tired and overall mean. So I went for an 8 mile bike ride yesterday, my first real workout since my last run and I do feel better but this rest has made me realize that even IF I can’t complete the marathon this year… there is always next year. IF I can’t get ‘er done this year would I quite running? Um… NO. That was a nice realization to have. Yep I’m still passionate about my work outs. I still want to race in October, I’m no Kara but I can be Tara and I bring the party to the back of the pack! My next run will be Thursday and I’ll be out there sporting a new running skort… tooooo cute! I can’t wait to get out there again on my own two feet. Now if I can just figure out how to ease back into my training schedule all will be well!
So my right knee has started to bug me. I busted out ice and vitamin I, I thought I could tough it out. I thought no way am I giving up this is a mental thing. But after my failed 14 miles ~ I cut it short to 10 and I could barley bust out that… I thought that maybe it’s time for a rest, maybe there really is something wrong…..
I went to the doctor on Monday, it’s runner’s knee, RICE is the prescription and she recommended a new brace… you know the type that’s a band that sits below the knee cap? Well I went out and bought one right away and it is absolutely unbelievable how much it is helping. Well the ice is probably really helping too.
I haven’t run since last Thursday and I have been very cranky, tired and overall mean. So I went for an 8 mile bike ride yesterday, my first real workout since my last run and I do feel better but this rest has made me realize that even IF I can’t complete the marathon this year… there is always next year. IF I can’t get ‘er done this year would I quite running? Um… NO. That was a nice realization to have. Yep I’m still passionate about my work outs. I still want to race in October, I’m no Kara but I can be Tara and I bring the party to the back of the pack! My next run will be Thursday and I’ll be out there sporting a new running skort… tooooo cute! I can’t wait to get out there again on my own two feet. Now if I can just figure out how to ease back into my training schedule all will be well!
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