(shoes, socks, shorts, tank, bra)
Workout day! It felt so good to be back together!
Twelve miles @ 7:27 average. 2-mile w/u, 3-mile tempo (6:06 pace), 1 mile easy, 1 MTC mile (the downhill mile we do often in 5:15), c/d. I felt really good for the first time post-marathon.
I have a few experiments I’m running on myself for the rest of the year… I love trying to find out exactly what works best for my training, and so I love trying out new things:
*I’m going to run less mileage. Life is busy right now, and I think I’ll run faster with less mileage (along with biking too)! The load of life right now and 80 miles per week was just too much. I’m enjoying feeling so much more energy with less mileage lately.
*Taking my w/u, c/d, and recoveries slower during workouts. For the last few months, I’ve been trying my hardest to stay up with the faster group during those portions of the workout, but I think taking those portions slower will allow me to run faster.
*I’m returning to doing all my workouts in shoes other than the Nike Vaporfly like I did before Boston 2022. I feel like the Vaporfly is my fastest shoe, and I want to save them for races now. I think switching my shoes around for workouts will help strengthen my legs/feet and then come race day, it will feel like a treat to have my Vaporflys on and help me to run my fastest on the days that actually matter–> race day.
BUT, I will say the Adizero and Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 are a very close second place for speed. These were so much fun to run in yesterday. I want to do a few more workouts in them before I write a review, but the foam on these kept making me smile. As long as I wear taller socks with them (I bled on the back the first time I wore them), my feet and body are in heaven.
She is really going to miss this school… they had lake days, fishing days, yoga, crafts galore, animals that visited, picnics, and most importantly for Skye and her best friend… time in the dirt getting as dirty as they possibly could.
It was a short but sweet graduation with games and snacks afterward!
Skye requested rice bowls afterward and we met up with my in-laws to eat lunch outside.
Any experiments you are running on yourself regarding health/nutrition/training? AKA any changes you are making?
Are gels easy or hard for you to take?
-They are always hard when I haven’t taken many for a bit but then I get used to them quickly.
Have a middle name? What is it?
-Nicole
23 comments
Betsy D
Congratulations, Skye! My littlest would love this school — ‘outside’ was one of his very first words! :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Outside was one of his first words… I love that! Some people just need to be outside more than others. Happy Thursday, Betsy!
KJ
Unrelated to your questions for today but I wanted to say a quick thank you for sharing your PT’s glute exercises to help your hamstring. I saved the video and have been doing the various band exercises fairly regularly for a few weeks now and can feel the difference. Here’s to hoping I can continue to run higher miles with no hamstring pain!
The Hungry Runner Girl
This. Makes. Me. So. Happy. Keep me updated! I’m also feeling so much stronger already and zero pain. THEY WORK. Happy Thursday, KJ!
Jennifer
I must have missed it- what are you training for?
The Hungry Runner Girl
This summer I am just planning on some local 5k, 10ks and halves and then decide on a marathon! Hope your day is a gorgeous one, Jennifer!
Arianna
No experiments yet other than pilates.but I want to try a 2-a-day at least once a week this summer and also being better about rotating shoes and keeping track of that. Even a a hobby runner it’s fun to change it up and see what sticks! You’ve also inspired me to throw a trail run in at least once a week- will be cool to see how that effects my road running.
My middle name is Rose. It’s one that a bunch of the women in our family have including my cousin and my brother’s daughter. I know some people don’t do it because of their cultural traditions but I really like having certain “family” middle names (i.e. my brother and son have my grandfather’s name as his middle name).
Gels kill me but I need to up my game there and “experiment” with that. I didn’t bring on on my last half and they didn’t have them on the course and I really think I could have done even better with the right gel (still a great race for me, I just felt it at mile 10). They kill my stomach though- this sounds snobby but apart from getting carryout on the weekend (and maybe Core Power(?) although that’s pretty transparent) I really don’t eat a lot of food that isn’t like just base ingredients so it can be weird when I try things like gus because I don’t know what I will react to.
The Hungry Runner Girl
I love these summer experiments that you are doing. It is SO fun to change things up and I love that you are doing this… wish I could join you for a trail run! One of my best friend’s middle name is Rose, I love that name. We have the same with Truman for the boys in our family. Have you tried the Maurten gels yet? What about chews? That will make the biggest difference in your races! Maybe a homemade type gel with honey would work? I’m excited for all of the new things you are going to try. You’ve got this, Arianna!
Belle
I had to give up running due to my back so I hope it’s okay to still post my experiments;
May – 2 fast walk treadmill miles 7 days per week
June add strength training using sweat app
July add functional exercises for old age security
August add 10k or 12k steps per day
September add 8 cups of water everyday
October add look hard at eating 3 meals and a snack
November add more nutritional food choices.
Taking 7 months to bring myself back to healthy!
Tell Skye my middle name is Jo too!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Of course it is! I am so sorry about your back. Your experiments sound amazing! I love your plan and I can’t wait to see what it does for you. I will tell Skye, she will be so happy. Thanks Belle and I hope you have a great day!
Erica
Experiment: While I have not had a race on the calendar I have been spending as many minutes strength training as I have running.
Love the family picture at the graduation.
The Hungry Runner Girl
THIS IS AMAZING. Way to go, Erica! Things have sure changed for me and you over the years:). Hope your morning is off to a great start and thank you!
Wendy
Aaawww, congratulations to Skye!
I had a great conversation with one of my sisters in Colorado early this week (she’s super fit). She drinks 24oz of water 1st thing in the morning, before coffee and breakfast. This not only helps re-hydrate your body after sleeping, but it kick starts your metabolism. So I’m doing that along with really keeping track of how much water I am drinking during the day. So far I am feeling better on my longer runs. Probably because I am sufficiently hydrated for once, ha.
Ooo…. Can’t wait to see your finished fireplace. How much longer until everything is done?
Off to the gym for some speed on the treadmill and then my Barre strength class. Have a great day!
The Hungry Runner Girl
I LOVE that idea, I want to try this out too. Thank you so much for sharing with me and I am so happy your runs are feeling better. Thank you, I’m guessing another month or so. I’m just so grateful we don’t have to move out for anything else! I hope your gym day is a great one. Way to get in the barre too!
Amy S
Hi Janae! I think your experiments are smart! The last experiment I tried was a sports chiro my friend loved but unfortunately didn’t work for me.
Congratulations Skye!!!
Have an awesome day!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Oh nooooo I wish that would have worked for you! Thanks Amy, you too!
Stephanie
Mine is Nicole too :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
TWINS:). Hope you have a beautiful day, Stephanie!
Ashlea
Congratulations to Skye! She is growing so fast. Are you doing shiplap around your fireplace? We recently did that in our bedroom, with a barn wood beam and I’m obsessed. It’s so cozy!!
Talking about sneakers…did you try the Clifton 9’s again? I know you said you didn’t like them like the 8’s. Curious if you tried them again or are you shying away from the Clifton’s now.
My middle name is Eden. I didn’t like it growing up but like it now that im older
Katie
I want to go to that preschool! Congratulations Sky. Unrelated question. Have you ever run with a hydration belt. I live in AZ and summer running is brutal. I currently run with a belt for my phone but have been wondering how I could carry water with me. Thanks in advance.
Nicki
I just finished Kara’s book after seeing your recommendation. It was disturbing to me to read about how manipulative Nike is as a company. I will no longer be purchasing their products. Would love to know your thoughts on continuing to support such a brand.
Amanda
I’m excited to see how your home renovation turns out! As far as middle names, mine is Jo. Same for my daughter and my mom. 😊
Warren Footz
I hate taking anything during a run, or before…hydration for sure, I will take gels because, well, certain races, distances you need to…but I see what others take, and I’d puke, or worse…..
my entire training life is an experiment…not a good thing, but I’m not all that good at focusing….