Monday, July 18, 2011

Hood to Coast Training

I’m beyond excited to be running Hood to Coast with Team Nuun - but with my foot, I’ve been skeptical to log too many miles. This puts me in an interesting spot: resting my foot versus training for Hood to Coast. Thankfully between ART, graston, acupuncture and doctor’s orders (to run), I’m feeling confident that my foot will heal and can withstand the miles. 

After my ART appointment last week, my doctor ordered me to run - my 1st run in over  one week. It felt awesome! That run gave me the confidence to try my 1st Hood to Coast workout: 3 runs in 24 hours. I didn’t want to go overboard or stress my foot on my first attempt - but overall I felt really great.

Run #1: 5.5 miles at 7:40 pace
Run #2: 3.1 miles at 7:25 pace
Run #3: 3.3 miles at 7:20 pace, included crossfit style workout before the run
Total: 11.9 miles at 7:28 pace (average)

As my therapy continues and my foot starts to heal, I hope to log more miles at a faster pace. Until then, I’ll take whatever I can get.

{Now, I really can’t wait for Hood to Coast}

Posted by {will run for margaritas} at 12:14 PM
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13 comments:

  1. Amanda@runninghoodJuly 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Aww, gee, now I'm thinking I should actually train for HTC...I was just going to kind of wing it but you've inspired me...to think about it. Well done speedy! ;)

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  2. TriciaJuly 18, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    You've totally got this! I'm on the ART train right now too. :) My doc said as long as I go in "fit" theres no reason for me to be piling on the miles right now. And overall its for FUN. :)

    great job on your runs

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  3. fancy nancyJuly 18, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    You are going to rock HTC! Take your time to heal and you'll be great!

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  4. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    for taking it easy - those are great paces!! You will be back in no time, just take that healing time now instead of too late... and relays are so much fun, enjoy every moment!

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  5. XLMICJuly 18, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Doing my own stint with ART... such a drag but such a help :)

    You are so super speedy, woman! Way to go!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Great job on getting back at it! That relay is going to be great...and you are on the team with my buddy Megan! Yay!

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  7. Mile Posts by Dorothy BealJuly 18, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Holy Smokes - you are fast and crazy at the same time! 3 runs in one day?!?! :)

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  8. StephanieJuly 18, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    You are totally loggin more hours than me. you are totally going to be ready. I probably missed this but tell me more about Art and graston please

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  9. misszippyJuly 19, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Awesome that your PT has you out there and those are some nice numbers! HTC will be a blast!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Seems like you are well on your way! Very exciting!

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  11. ultrarunnergirlJuly 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Awesome news that you have been ORDERED to run!!
    I've heard good things about Hood to Coast. Excited for you!

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  12. KatieJuly 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    look at you go! so glad you are feeling better.

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  13. AllisonJuly 20, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    So glad to hear you are back to running! 3 workouts in 24 hours? Wow. :)

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