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May 11, 2007
Week of May 7th
Monday:
Rest
I desperately needed to catch up on sleep. There were no options. I wanted to take this rest day on Friday, but it just wasn't going to happen.
Tuesday:
10 miles hilly with 5 miles steady uphill and 5 miles easy downhill, Eagle Creek Road
I saw a grizzly bear on this run, from a nice, comfortable distance. The bear never even saw me. It was also a miraculously warm and sunny day, and I had no water. My dog was drinking freely from Eagle Creek as we ran, and I was jealous.
Wednesday:
7 miles easy and hilly, Beattie Gulch Road
Well, the tourists have officially returned to Yellowstone. With that, the number of hours I work and my job's intensity also increases. At this point and for the rest of the summer, It's difficult to fit in cross training from a time standpoint, and it's also hard to effect cross training when I'm just that much more tired to begin with (My job has physical elements to it.). I have to re-think cross training, to figure out its most important elements and how to fit them into my summer tourist season schedule.
Thursday:
8 miles with 6 x 3 minute uphill hard with equal distance downhill recoveries, Beattie Gulch Road
I felt awesome during this workout. There is something (Many things?) to be said about treating one's body and mind well. I picked a tough grade today and really worked it hard. I forget just how useful one's upper body and core is on tough uphills. I've neglected lifting and core work in the last few weeks, but I could feel the residual strength I still have in these areas. Note to self: must continue upper body and core strength work.The results of this workout were good, really good.
Friday:
1. 6 miles hilly and easy, Old Gardiner Road
2. lifting arms
3. SUPER-core
Saturday:
4:10 long run, several trails in the Bridger Mountains near Bozeman, MT
Sunday:
1. 3 hour long run, Cascade Lake and Observation Peak Trails, Yellowstone
2. 2-hour very easy hike/walk along trails near Yellowstone Lake
Posted by Meghan at May 11, 2007 12:55 AM
Comments
I should do this, but I haven't yet. Great cross-training that can be done anywhere/anytime. I think you've already heard of these folks.
http://www.crossfit.com/
http://www.crossfitmissoula.typepad.com/
They have great photos and animated clips that show how to do the routines. You wouldn't have to actually join CrossFit. Just check out the WOD (Workout Of the Day).
It's so intense it can make you puke.
They like to slam down several routines, but a busy person can break it up and do a little at a time all day long when between job tasks.
At my office job, I like to do knuckle-pushups with my toes up on my rolling chair. Since the chair likes to move around, it makes it harder. Also, when I go down, I alternate left and right so that most of the work is done with one arm.
I actually started doing these to keep from pulling muscles in my shoulders when I wipe-out when trail running.
To add more core, when down, pull one knee up to your chest and then back. That'll get your sides and abs.
The chair isn't essential, but it sure makes it better. You can do them on flat ground, or put your toes up on anything.
Thanks for all your advice. It's worth a lot to hear other ideas.
And this summer when you feel like strangling stupid tourists, just think: you could be stuck in an office with stupid, childish, spoiled-brat office workers.
I somehow love my stupid office workers, though! At least I can see the Rockies from where I work.
I envy your surroundings. You're right in the midst of it all. I have to drive 30-60 minutes (which is about 5 hours quicker than when I lived in KS). I don't envy your schedule, though.
Good luck juggling your time.
Posted by: JeffO at May 11, 2007 8:35 AM
Things look like they're in control. I am still metabolizing the last post. In fact I am metabolizing a whole bunch of things lately, that thoughts haven't quite crystallized on the keyboard just yet. But they will come. Take care Meghan. For some people, taking a real break or vacation can be harder than ever imagined.
Posted by: corrado giambalvo at May 11, 2007 9:35 AM
Things look like they're in control. I am still metabolizing the last post. In fact I am metabolizing a whole bunch of things lately, that thoughts haven't quite crystallized on the keyboard just yet. But they will come. Take care Meghan. For some people, taking a real break or vacation can be harder than ever imagined.
Posted by: corrado giambalvo at May 11, 2007 9:37 AM
You are doing a heck of a job handling things and yourself:)
Posted by: olga at May 12, 2007 8:52 PM
I see black bears regularly. I told one to get off the trail when I needed to go the same direction. I once had a bear start down into my carport while I was out late working on a project. The way my carport is situated I could only see its big feet on the stairs. I was too tired to go inside and I told it to go away. But I would be TERRIFIED if I saw a Grizzly. : )
Posted by: cathy at May 13, 2007 7:59 PM
Thanks for the kind words Meghan! I definitely learned a lot and will use that for races to come. I noticed that at the 50mile distance, times can fluctuate so much either for or against you. It's a different beast.
Have a great week! sounds like things are going good!
WynnMan
Posted by: WynnMan at May 14, 2007 11:43 AM
Thanks for the kind words Meghan! I definitely learned a lot and will use that for races to come. I noticed that at the 50mile distance, times can fluctuate so much either for or against you. It's a different beast.
Have a great week! sounds like things are going good!
WynnMan
Posted by: WynnMan at May 14, 2007 11:45 AM