I ran a whopping 1.5 miles today. Maybe. Today was to be my track workout day for a few reasons. I figured having gotten so much sleep the last few days (another 9 last night), I would have a good energy store. Also, I won’t be able to do them for at least two weeks now since I’ll be on the Cape for all of next week, until the day before the New Charles River Run. (So, sorry, guys, I’ll be going dark on Friday sometime – hopefully will get a chance to post something during my lunch that day) for about 8 days.
I even went to the track where I’ve run well before – at my husband’s town’s middle school. I’ve been able to do 10 400s there and keep them all under 2 minutes, around 1:50 and have felt great. Today I did 3.5 of them. The only good thing I can say about them is that I was doing them in about 1:45. All whopping 3.5 of them. Then, when that didn’t work out, I figured I would take a page from Chris’ book and try that 15 minute speed workout, where after warming up for 5 minutes, you sprint for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, and keep repeating that for 5 minutes. (The name of it escapes me right now.) Holy hell, what kind of sadomasochist came up with that workout??!! Seriously, I lasted 4 or 5 rounds of that crap before I had to take a break. I tried it again after a few minutes, and lasted 4 or 5, and then I called it a day.
I found this video on YouTube today and those of you who use Nike+ should like it. At first, it caught my eye because Yuri, the guy in the video, has a last name very similar to mine. I like all the comments he makes as he passes by people.
Challenge Yuri Gallegos (Nike+)
After seeing Lisa’s power song of the day, I got to thinking of this one below. (I believe the conversation in my head went something like “opera-ish singer, to operaish voice type of singer.) As you can tell, the conversations in my head don’t always run so deeply. 
I’ve been having a lot of problems with motivation this past week and a half or so, ever since my real 10 miler. I never thought of having this kind of music in my iPod before – always thinking it’s too slow for me to run to – I tend to like faster beats. Maybe I should try something like this and take a page from Lisa – after all she already has one marathon under her belt, which is one more than me.
The reason this song could be a power song for me is because I think the first time I heard it was at my friend Cheryl’s funeral service. She’s one of the main reasons I’m doing this marathon thing, in case you’ve only recently started reading my blog. I should try to remember her when I hear this, but try not to cry at the same time. Some people may say this video doesn’t really go with the song, but I don’t know, I kind of like it.
Josh Groban, You Raise Me Up
or this version, which looks to be of all scenes of the West Coast where I’ll be in a few weeks. Can’t wait. If any of you were to see my office, you’d notice a definite theme – lots of seashells and landscapes of the sea, either the Cape, or the ocean. I saw the Oregon Coast 14 years ago with my friend Andria, and I still remember a lot of it vividly, it was that gorgeous.
I am trying hard to get out of this funk I am in – I am also reading a book by Marla Runyan, called No Finish Line – My Life as I See It. Will let you know what I think of it.
June 16, 2008 at 9:47 pm
GREAT video, Terri. I loved Yurri’s comments.
You were not the only one with a crappy run today. It was ugly for me too. There is always tomorrow, right? Oh, and that type of run is called the Tabata protocol. Fun, huh? That thing kicks your butt.
June 16, 2008 at 9:54 pm
That’s the name! I knew it started with a T, and couldn’t find it quickly on your page. Glad you liked Yuri!
I’m sorry you had a bad run, but I am also so glad it’s not just me.
June 16, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Hey Terri — You ran – - gotta give yourself credit for that. Logging off now to add The Outfield and New Order to my iPod, thanks to your Motivating Music page. I used to love these songs (and I’m dating myself).
Touching story about your friend Chris. She was lucky to have you as such a supportive friend.
June 16, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I agree with Jenn, you got out there and RAN. That is half the battle. I know you’ll have a great run soon. My first ever track workout is tomorrow and I am a little nervous.
Where on the West Coast are you going?? I was born and raised in Oregon and spent my entire childhood on the coast (between Coos Bay, Lincoln City, Manzanita, Cannon Beach and Seaside). That video really made me miss it. The Southern CA beaches are not the same.
I might add that Josh Groban song to my playlist. With songs that mellow, you have to find the right place in your playlist. I found if they are too early, you don’t get into your rhythm. Sometimes super late into the run, I just need a heavy beat. But they are a really nice way to get you into a new groove. I think that the emotional connection to that song might really get you through some of your super long runs coming up. I loved the story about Cheryl when you posted it on my blog last week.
hey… on a minor housekeeping note, I noticed when you reference my blog the ‘s’ has been missing after lisa. It is http://lisasepiphany.blogspot.com/ and you have http://lisaepiphany.blogspot.com/ It is no big deal, but I thought I would point it out.
June 17, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I am so sorry about your friend. My mother is a breast cancer survivor, so I know how hard it is to watch someone you love go through all the pain of chemo. Your friend was so young, and it is always such a shame to see such a young spirit go. I am sure that running brings up all these emotions for you as well, as it was the motivating force behind running a marathon. You just keep going no matter what – through the good runs and the bad runs and the even worse runs. You will meet your goals, and I am sure your friend is smiling upon you. I will be thinking about you and praying that you get through this funk real soon!
June 17, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Hey Terri, I can join you in the crappy run camp because mine sucked today too. All I can say is, eat well, sleep well and try to spread out your workouts so you are getting maximum recovery while still maintaining your fitness. Just getting out there for a short one is great! I think I read somewhere that you can maintain your fitness for a few weeks on just one 15 -30 minute run a week. I’m not sure if that is true, but it helps me when I need to take some time off to get out of a funk. My bet is that you are sick, but since you are a runner, you have such a good immune system that your body is fighting it without many symptoms, except fatigue.