tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83519970859088479802024-03-14T04:18:39.408-04:00Stacey Runs and EatsAn everyday journal of a veggie girl that runs trails.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-68119150793278027782013-04-17T02:19:00.000-04:002013-04-17T02:19:05.764-04:00Bull Run Run 50 miler (Race Report 2013)Bull Run Run is a popular race that is a lottery entry just like <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2013/02/hashawha-hills-50k-race-report-2013.html" target="_blank">Hashawha Hills 50k</a> probably because they are both put on by the Virginia Happy Trails. Rik signed us up and sure enough, I got in and he did not (which was just the opposite of our Hashawha experience). He ended up #91 on the wait list. We never thought he would get in and I was unsure if I wanted to run it if he didnt get in. Low and behold he was the very last person to get in on the very last day at the very last minute. It was meant to be! We were going to be running! It would be my first 50 mile attempt.<br />
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This race takes place down near Clifton VA which is about a 2 1/2 hr drive for us. We decided to head down early Friday afternoon and spend the night at a local hotel. There are actually bunks available in bunk houses at the start but I felt like I really wanted to sleep in a private hotel room the night before my first 50 mile run in order to hopefully get some kind of sleep.<br />
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We went to packet pickup first and checked out the trails a bit. They looked beautiful. We then went and checked in the hotel before heading out for some pizza. We came back and were ready for bed early. Slept decent and we were up and getting ready by 4:30am. We got to the park at about 5:30. And were ready to run at 6:30-just after the sun came up. It was about 45 degrees and just a beautiful morning. Good day for a run!<br />
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The start happened right on time and we took off on a small loop on the road to spread people out a bit and then headed on to the trails. It is a double out and back race. Its out and back in one direction and then the same to the opposite direction. It is entirely on trails. Trails that never seem to stop going up or down!<br />
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The first out and back is the shorter of the two and where the bluebell flowers were blooming along the river. It was beautiful. I was feeling great. The trails were in good shape after some rain early Friday. Everyone was running along talking and having a good time. The nice thing about the out and back is that you get to pass everyone and offer encouragement and good jobs (and I would get to see Rik).<br />
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By the time I got back to Hemlock aid station I was still really feeling good. I took some time here to refuel well and fill my pack. And off I went. After this point I ended up running with a small group of people for awhile. It was great to have company since I am used to running by myself at this point. Its amazing how many people said that I picked a harder first 50. Thanks. I actually did not know this when I signed up!<br />
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One guy was 69yo (I forget how many times he said he has run BRR). Another one was working on his 6th finish (and he just barely made it!). Another guy was just trying to keep going after already throwing up 3 times by the time he picked up with us (I wish I knew if he made it or dropped). And another girl, Shelly, who I probably ran with the longest who is training for her first 100 in May! There were others too.<br />
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I really cant believe how good I felt up until I had a bit of a low point at about the 30 mile mark when I was informed that we were to make a left onto a trail and then would eventually come back and then continue, kind of another out and back. At that point just knowing that I was doing another out and back really got to me. This was also during the warmest time of the day so I think that was wearing on me too. Once I got to the aid station and got a Popsicle it really helped!<br />
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I did the Do Loop after that and then knew I was on my way back to the finish line...eventually. The hills were really starting to wear on me. They arent big. They just dont stop. Hill after hill after hill! I would say about 200ft up and then down again and again and again. You get the picture. If not, here is one that <a href="http://itsjustonefootinfrontoftheother.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shelly</a> took of me to help you out a little...<br />
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So what I am trying to say is that this hills were tough but I was surprised that I was still feeling good physically. Mentally, meh, just ready to get it done! By the time I left the last aid station there was about 5.5 miles to the finish and I tried to pick up the pace. I ran when I wanted to walk and I just kept going. I was by myself for these last miles and even passed 6 or 7 people.<br />
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The last bit of trail includes a section of rocks beside the river that you are trying to maneuver over with legs that dont exactly cooperate any more. I thought for sure I would end up in the river. I survived the rocks and was rewarded with the last and biggest climb up to a field of grass. I was so tired but ran across the grass and onto the last bit of stone road to the finish with everyone cheering me in. Heaven!<br />
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I'll tell you what's heaven. Every single volunteer out there on the course and at the finish. They are just amazing souls. The one at the finish line handed me a cold wet cloth to wash off with and a cold cup of water.<br />
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It really was a great race. A great day with great weather and great company. You just cant beat it. If you are lucky enough to get in this race...do it!!<br />
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After my injury last fall I know that I came into this race slightly under trained but oh so happy to be healthy and running without any pain at all. And now that I have accomplished my big 50 miler it high time I work on speed over the summer and decide what I want to do for the fall.<br />
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Peace.<br />
<br />Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-46620839583641070832013-03-18T02:52:00.002-04:002013-03-18T02:52:23.642-04:00Long run on the Mason-Dixon Trail (24 miles)<b>RUNS:</b> This weekend was to be the longest long run that I have done that wasnt an organized race in a very long time. We decided to run part of the Mason-Dixon trail here in PA. Rik has run all of the sections that we ran today but never from the start/end point that we did today.<br />
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We decided to park at the edge of Apollo Park and run south from there. The goal was to run 28 miles but I was a little slower moving then usual and we decided to turn around a bit earlier. We also decided to start our run in the afternoon and knew that we would be finishing in the dark! This was something completely different. We always start our long runs in the AM.<br />
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At about the 5.5 mile point we ran through a camp ground and on the other side was this cool bridge that we had to go across....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surprisingly not as cold as we thought it would be.</td></tr>
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This large water crossing was at about the 10 mile point. It started to sleet pretty good here and we debated turning around then before crossing the water. But ultimately we continued on for a few more miles and I am really glad we did.<br />
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We ended up turning around just past the 12 mile point for a total of over 24 miles and almost 4000ft of elevation ascent. We had periods of rain, sleet and wind. The only part that was bad was a section of road that was fields on either side. Of course this is where it was blowing and raining the most! We were glad to finally hit the trail again after that.<br />
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Here we are oh so happy to almost be done. It is at an over look looking out over the Susquehanna River.<br />
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We ended up finishing the run after dusk but it was still just light enough that we didnt need to break out the head lamps.<br />
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The next day we did our back to back run. I ended up running 10 miles around Lake Redman. My legs were a mess! They certainly did not want to be running the morning after a 24 miler. No pain. Just legs like jello!<br />
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Now to see if I can do it all again next week. That will be the true test.<br />
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<b>EATS: </b>During the 24 miles (6hrs) I had 2 GUs, 2 fig newtons, 3 Shot Bloks, peanut M&Ms, several ounces of grape Gatorade and a pack full of water. I felt I fueled very well on this run.<br />
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Post run fuel consisted of a veggie burger, potato chips and soda. Oh, and one of these!<br />
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In the morning I had some cold cereal and 2 glasses of water before the 10 miler. Only water during that run. I didnt feel like I needed anything else but was very hungry within minutes of finishing so we quick went home and got cleaned up and head out to our local burrito joint for some of the good stuff....<br />
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I plan to hit up the grocery store tomorrow and do some food prep for the up coming week, color my hair and I am also looking forward to going to yoga with my older son (20yo)! Sounds like a busy day for a rest day. :)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Do you have any post long run rituals? </span><br />
We seem to like to do the burrito thing.<br />
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Peace.<br />
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<br />Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-51707479327982837132013-03-04T02:10:00.001-05:002013-03-04T02:10:56.710-05:00Horseshoe Elevation Fest FatAss Run (2013)<b>RUNS: </b>Horseshoe Elevation Fest!!<br />
This was the third year of the Horseshoe Elevation Fest and the second year that we attended. It is a FatAss race/run held on the Horseshoe Trail with a great group of people. It is a 10k loop and you can do as many loops as you please up to a 50k. The timing of this event is great because many of us are using it as a training run for some upcoming ultra. The loop is about 4 miles trail and 2 miles road. We are to go opposite directions each loop.<br />
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We gather bright and not to early at Stephan's house. See he lives right on the HST. It actually goes directly across his long and winding driveway. About 100 people show up to run. Everyone has brought a bunch of food for the aid station and for the after party. It is cold and windy outside with snow flurries off and on. Much different then the warm and misty rain of last year.<br />
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We gather for the group picture. Stephan gives us some brief instructions and we head off down the driveway.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gathered at the start.</td></tr>
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Once you get to the bottom of his driveway you round the corner and head back up his neighbors driveway and immediately onto the Horseshoe Trail which is a field crossing...<br />
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Right from the start my legs are heavy and I am slow moving. It is extremely cold and windy. And I tell Rik to go ahead and go. Not to wait for me. I catch up with a small group of girls just as we are entering the woods and I hang with them for the rest of the first loop. Particularly a chick named Jo. We run and talk and she tells me that she is an experienced ultra runner and has run many of the upcoming races Rik is doing this year.<br />
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We finish up the trail portion and come out on to the road portion. Run for about 2 miles and hit up the Horseshoe Trail again that brings us back around to Stephans house. I manage to lose Jo and the other girls on the last hill up to his house.<br />
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I continue to feel crappy but am moving at an okay pace. I already know that I am only going to do two loops so I only eat an orange slice and sips of Gatorade at the aid station and stuff some M&Ms and swedish fish in my pocket to go! Then I quickly head back out.<br />
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Since I am doing this loop in opposite it is downhill to start but rocky....<br />
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Then back out onto the road for a bit. I am moving pretty good on the road but the longer I run it the more my body hurts. I cant really explain it except to say that I hurt. First my one knee then the other and my hip for awhile. I can clearly tell that my body just is not happy with the running.<br />
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I played games with my head for a bit trying to talk my body into feeling better so that I could do one more loop. I kept thinking that yes, I could do another loop and get my mileage but really, what difference does it make come tomorrow if I ran 6ish more miles or not. My body was tired and sore all over and it probably just wasnt worth it.<br />
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So I just continued to enjoy my run the best that I could. I love doing a loop like this. Especially when you do the reverse order. That way you are continually passing people and everyone is so happy and encouraging. Asking how many loops are you doing, how many have you done, how are you feeling, the trails are thawing and getting muddy warnings, etc. It really was a good time!<br />
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One of the last hills here before some downhill to the field....<br />
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I finished up and immediately head inside to get warm! How cool is it that Stephan puts on this run but even cooler that he and his family allow us into their home to eat, hang out, use the bathroom, etc. Last year it was nice enough that we were able to hang out on his very large porch. But this year it was just to cold. He did have one of those big heater things out there and a bunch of the guys hung out there but not me. No way I hung inside...where it was warm...where the food was!<br />
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<b>EATS:</b> Speaking of food! We took bananas and cookies for the aid station and I made my usual Quinoa Fruit Salad for the after party...<br />
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And here are some pics of the other food available (I seriously only got a small portion of what was actually available!)...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carbs!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Goulash, Chili, Hummus and veggies, My Quinoa salad.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More veggies and dip, fruit and dip, German potato salad and not sure what the other one was.</td></tr>
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This was all washed down with some delightful beverages all while I sat here.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In front of that HUGE fireplace!</td></tr>
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We eventually drove home and I immediately took a nap before I even took a shower or put anything away. For some reason I was exhausted! What a great day with friends :)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Have you ever run a FatAss event?!</span><br />
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Happy Trails.<br />
<br />Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-90169660032275064442013-02-28T03:01:00.000-05:002013-02-28T03:01:41.136-05:00Updates and Dietbet #2 for the win!<b>RUNS:</b> I've run twice this week since the 50k and I feel like they have been strong runs. And I feel like I am recovering nicely. I did have a day of very restless legs in between those two runs that I took an extra day off and wore Riks calf sleeves. They really seemed to help!<br />
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I am beyond pleased that I am consistently running about 10:00mm paces on the road. I havent run that pace since this time last year. So I feel like I am back at my baseline after a very difficult year. I am very excited and nervous to see what happens over the next couple of months when the weather starts to warm up and things start blooming. I am cautiously optimistic though.<br />
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Also, I completed my second round of Dietbet and won again. This time I ended up winning just over $30! You cant beat getting paid to lose weight! Here is a comparison picture from last November to now (about 3months)...<br />
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I am participating in a third and final round put on by the same person. After that I will decide if I want to continue or not. I would just have to find another game put on by someone else to enter but there are MANY that you can enter.<br />
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Im really hoping that in another three months I will be down another 15lbs. I would be totally stoked!!<br />
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<b>EATS:</b> Last week and so far this week I/we have been mostly trying to use up foods that we already have with minimal grocery shopping. So here are some of the dinners we were able to throw together...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trader Joes Veggie Stir-Fry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Asian Burger under Parm Noodles and Green Beans</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Veggie Stir-Fry over Quinoa and topped with an Orange Coconut sauce</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And of course....Pizza!</td></tr>
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We've done pretty good with using things up and we are about ready for a big shopping trip again very soon!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Do you ever go through periods where you try to use up things in the freezer and pantry instead of buying MORE food?!</span><br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-16027449871424779182013-02-26T01:53:00.000-05:002013-02-26T01:53:00.686-05:00Hashawha Hills 50k (race report 2013)This race takes place down in Westminster MD which is less then an hours drive south for us. Some friends ran it last year and said that it was a blast. Never mind that it costs less then $20 to enter! The biggest problem about the Hashawha race is that it is a lottery entry. Which, of course, meant that Rik got in and I didnt. In fact, I was pretty far down on the wait list. So resolved to the fact that I would volunteer while waiting for him to run.<br />
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The Sunday before the race we went up and ran <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2013/02/new-to-me-section-of-at-long-run.html" target="_blank">20 miles on the AT</a>. Then on Monday I got an email saying that I was in. Now some people can run this much but I have been trying to be "smarter" with my running and running two 20+ milers the two weekends before this race were just not in the "smart plan". But I couldnt pass it up now and decided to go run but to only do one of the two 15.5 mile loops as a nice training run.<br />
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Leading up to the race the weather was forecasted as rain, sleet, freezing rain. The whole bit. We headed out early the morning of to try and get there early. We did and were instructed to park in the first lot. The lot was a sheet of ice! We knew it was going to be a good day!<br />
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Luckily, registration, bathrooms, etc is all located inside a nice warm building...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">About 100 people at the start.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alan giving us pre-race instructions.</td></tr>
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After the pre-race instructions we were told to head out for a short 2 minute walk down to the pavilion and the start of the race. We all gathered under the pavilion since it was cold and misty out. The next thing we heard "GO"! And off we went.<br />
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Down through some grass, out onto the road (be careful here its slippery!), and then back onto a trail in less then a mile. The ground was very frozen. There were patches of ice here and there. It was misting and about at the freezing point. I was moving slowly and hanging towards the back and getting warmed up.<br />
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Much of the first 8 miles are a very nice mix of trails and a little bit of road. Within the first 5 miles we have an out and back section with the out being downhill and the back being uphill. Oh, and dont forget the small creek crossing here. I was able to keep my feet dry the first time but not the second! The first time with the out and back the trails were still frozen. The second time they were a complete slippery mud fest!<br />
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After the out and back were more trails before you hit the road section. Yep, sure enough, I fell on some black ice on the road. I felt myself going and tried to maneuver myself over to the side of the road but then just went down. Hard enough to rip my pants but still not to bad. Evidently quiet a few people went down on this section and the others just got lucky!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blurry picture of the rip in my pants.</td></tr>
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I didnt stop at the 8 mile aid station because they said it was a 2.3 mile loop before we would come back to the same FAMOUS AID STATION. So I headed up the hill instead. This is a section of hilly trail followed by some fields and then a little more field. Some chick was headed out of the loop as I was headed in and she said how beautiful it was up there. All I saw was fields. Okay it wasnt that bad. I am just not a field runnin' lover. And the field sections were way less then 2 miles but I felt it.<br />
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Back to the aid station and I did take some goodies and soda and kept on moving. As I left one of the guys told me to wash my shoes off in the up coming creek. Down just a ways was our big creek crossing of about 10 ft maybe. It was up over my ankles and there was no way to avoid getting wet. My feet were numb as I came out the other side but warmed back up quickly. And I continued on to what I thought was the hilliest part of the course.<br />
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This entire 5 miles I contemplated whether I would go for a second loop or not. This was a much hillier course then I had anticipated but I was moving along okay. Did I really want a technical DNF even though I went into this knowing I was only going to run one loop. I did want one of those homemade finishers mugs. And I would really like a finish so that I have a better chance of getting in next year. Oh but those hills were really starting to wear on me.<br />
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Just as I was deciding to call it quits when I got done the first loop...I heard something and looked to my right to see the start/finish area! Already! It took my by pleasant surprise and as you can imagine, gave me some mojo to keep pushing on. I quickly grabbed some grub and headed back out.<br />
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As I headed back out, Bob and company were headed in and he hollered that he was watching me and they were going to catch up, lol. I took off while stuffing food in my face and kept moving.<br />
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Almost as soon as I got back into the trail I was regretting my decision. The misty rain had stopped and it had warmed slightly and the trails were already getting muddy. I thought about turning around several times but instead kept moving forward. The out and back section was beyond muddy this time but everyone we past was so pleasant with "good jobs" and "way to goes". I was actually flip flopping with several runners at this point which was nice to have others around me.<br />
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Things were uneventful to the aid station. The aid station itself was a muddy mess as well and they were warning incoming runners to watch their steps. Very slippery mud. I left for the field loop following a guy and we ended up being about the same pace. We came back around and hit up the aid station one last time and headed out for out last 5ish miles.<br />
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The water crossing seemed deeper this time but not as cold. It was even muddier on the other side and then for quite a ways beyond that. Eventually I was able to get a good run going again. Until we hit those big hills near the end. I had to stop more then once...okay, a bunch of times to catch my breath. My legs were ready to be done! I ended up passing my friend on the one of the last hills. His legs were more fried then mine. So I headed off on my own to the finish.<br />
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As I was coming along the ridge Rik saw me from down below at the finish and I heard him yell my name. It made me smile and pick up the pace again down and around the trail until I came out to the small field crossing to the finish. As I rounded the corner I wanted to walk but Rik was there encouraging me to run it in and even started running with me. I saw the time on the clock and realized that if I hustled it in that it would be my second fastest 50k! So I gave it all I had up that little hill, lol.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The last of the trail is behind me.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Headed up to the finish!!</td></tr>
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And I oh so happily collected my very own homemade pottery mug from Alan with a finish time of 7:06!!<br />
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After I chilled for a couple of minutes, cheered some more runners in and talked with my friend Traci, we walked back up to the Environmental Center where I was able to get some food, clean up and change in the nice warm building. There were still alot of people sitting around sharing stories of the day.<br />
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Evidently the 2013 Hashawha Hills 50k will be known as "The Ice and Mud Year"!!!<br />
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I cant believe I just ran another 50k! And I cant believe my time considering the conditions of the day. It was awesome. Cant wait to do it again next year! Hopefully with some rested legs I will be able to do even better. Unless the weather wants to throw something else at us of course.<br />
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**Btw, the reason for no on trail pictures this time was because of the ugly weather, I was afraid to take my phone out of the baggie I had it safely stored away in during the run. You will have to run the race yourself to see the beautiful trails :)<br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-25690504922660954412013-02-19T02:00:00.002-05:002013-02-19T02:00:31.667-05:00New-to-me section of the AT (long run).<b>RUNS: </b>The long run this weekend got changed more then once between the weather and other peoples plans. The final plan ended up being a run on the Appalachian Trail on a new-to-me section. I was promised beautiful views if I put up with the cold and blustery winds. And the wind ended up not being much of a factor except on a couple of the field crossings.<br />
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I was totally not into it on Sunday morning but got up and headed out. Within the first mile I felt like I wanted to walk. And by the second mile I did walk for a bit. I was thinking there was no way that I would be able to run 20 miles today. But I knew that I wanted to get to a certain land mark/point before I did turn around.<br />
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So I kept trudging along mostly running and then walking when I couldnt. By about the 5 mile mark things got a bit better and I was moving along quite nicely. By mile 6 I was ready to keep going the distance! There was more elevation and rocky sections on this part of the AT but still very runnable. Right before we got to the look out was the steepest and rockiest section.<br />
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But I was infact rewarded with these amazing views!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rik is looking for our car somewhere down there.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rock bench.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect place to relax and refuel.</td></tr>
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While we were checking out the views some hikers from Pittsburg came by and we chatted for a bit. The older gentleman was 68yo and hoping to do the entire AT in sections by the time he is 80. So cool! They were nice enough to snap a quick pic of Rik & I too.<br />
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Its so funny when you talk to hikers and they are amazed that you are running the trails that they are hiking. I was kind of surprised with how many people we saw on the trail today considering how cold and windy it was. But everyone was so nice and friendly. Love it.<br />
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After we finished up at the lookout we continued uphill to the top to check out some more trails before turning around and headed back down. You can imagine how much fun it was going back down! Some of it was a bit to steep for me to run but much of it was just plain fun running!<br />
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We continued back towards the car and Rik taunted me in the last 1 1/2 mile to see if we could make it back to the car by a certain time. I told him to go ahead but I started cruising too. I thought I was cruising for awhile and looked down at my Garmin only to see that I had gone about 1/2 mile, lol. I slowed down just a bit but kept going. I didnt make it by his time but it gave me some incentive to try!<br />
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The run ended up being pretty good. My pace (4:28/13:24mm) was only slightly slower then the 20 miler last weekend. My knee has been letting me know that I need to pull back on my runs this week. Its not painful but I have felt this before and I know what I need to do. I didnt need any ibuprofen today so that was a positive. Just need to keep it in check.<br />
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<b>EATS:</b> During the run I ended up eating 2 GUs, 1/2 banana, 2 fig newtons, a few gummy worms, water and sips of Riks Gatorade. Probably 400+ calories. I felt like this was a good fueling day!<br />
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After the run we stopped at the grocery store for a few things and as soon as we walked in the door I saw this prepackaged pineapple! Several people told me that this was good for recovery and that fresh was best so I snatched it up. It was expensive so I hope it works. (it makes me think...when is pineapple in season?!)<br />
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I dont know yet if I think it works or not but I do know that it tasted delicious!<br />
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We have running plans for the next two weekends and then it will be a weekend of very little running for rest and recovery. But after that, I am super excited to head back and park even further north to explore even more trail. The Appalachian Trail does not disappoint this trail runner :)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Have you ever been on any part of the AT?</span><br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-51030152875944842202013-02-17T20:22:00.000-05:002013-02-17T20:22:08.633-05:00Quick weekly recap.<b>RUNS: </b>After my long run last Sunday I have been really trying to listen to my body and recover smart. So I ended up biking TWICE this week. Once at the gym and another time outside. I actually worked out at the gym TWICE this week with weights as well. Oh, and I ran!<br />
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I kept my runs pretty light. Both Tuesday and Wednesday were beautiful outside and I wanted to run longer then the 5 miles I had told myself I would. Tuesdays run ended up being the second fastest time of a particular trail loop that I do. And then Wednesday I ended up running over 8 miles just because I was having a great time and my legs felt good.<br />
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That was probably a mistake because I really felt those extra miles on Thursday and ended up doing more of a walk/jog sort of thing around the neighborhood.<br />
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Hopefully I learned and will do better with that next week ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Running at dawn is just worth the early start to the day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Especially when there is just enough snow to make it so beautiful out.</td></tr>
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<b>EATS: </b>I have been doing really good in this department as well. As of today I still have 8 days until the end of my second round of Dietbet and am on track to reach my goal again.<br />
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The only thing that threw me off was Valentines Day because of this....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The CAKE! Not the watch. That was my Valentine gift.</td></tr>
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I think I had about 3 or 4 pieces of that sugar filled goodness!<br />
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But I am still on track probably because the rest of the week was also filled with lots o' veggie goodness....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vegan Chili</td></tr>
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So overall this has been a very positive week. I even managed to run my second 20 miler today (Sunday) and will be back tomorrow to tell you about it. (I got me some pineapples) Oh joy!<br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-59460557656847656642013-02-13T05:43:00.000-05:002013-02-13T05:43:31.142-05:00The return of the Long Run.<b>RUNS: </b>On Friday morning I ran 10.5 miles because there was a chance of snow from that huge Nemo blizzard that was to hit the East Coast. Lucky for us we were spared most of the snow and lucky for me I got an awesome run in. This is the fastest pace I have held on the road for this many miles. I was thinking of going for the full 13.1 to fulfill another of my virtual half marathons for the year but it wasnt meant to be.<br />
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So Saturday I ended up just doing some hot yoga with Rik, Shena, Renee and <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2012/12/broken-run-on-trail-broken-foot-that-is.html" target="_blank">Rachel</a> (the girl who broke her foot running with me for the first time). Her doctor said yoga would be a great way to regain the strength and flexibility on that side. And I agree. Yoga seems to be good for LOTS of things. It was a great session. The room was packed!<br />
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Then for my weekend long run that I have been anxiously awaiting! We headed down to Rockburn Branch Park in MD on Sunday. We ran here last year at around the same time and it was a great run. It is a 10k loop, very fast and runnable. I thought it would be a great way to ease back in to the 20+mile run since there were no big climbs and we would pass the car with each loop incase I was done before the 20.<br />
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The run started out in the 20s and everything was frozen. Until we were done a few hours later it had warmed up and turned muddy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This must be from loop 3 since I am carrying my water bottle. (see below)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little section of sand and pine needles.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At least the mud held off until the last loop!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A pic of the mountain bike skills course they have at the park. I want to go back with my bike in the spring!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was something new they added since we were here last year. It is closed in the winter.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miles done!!</td></tr>
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But not all of the miles were easy. I was on pace from my last years run for the first two loops but I let my hydration and nutrition slip away and couldnt catch back up. I knew it was happening....<br />
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I had a mini oatmeal cake (oatmeal, bananas, chocolate chips, walnuts, and topped with PB) before the run. I didnt take anything with me for loop one since it was only 10k. Got back to the car and had 1 Gu and however much water (not enough, mistake 1). Went out for loop two without anything either (mistake 2 and I knew it almost right away). I got thirsty and started to feel low at about mile 11. I knew I was getting behind. I didnt get anymore water or fuel until mile 12.5 back at the car. So I sucked down a bunch of water, banana, and one Gu (mistake 3, I KNOW I cant do all that at once). I should have done one or the other and then 1/2hr later do the other.<br />
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So I headed out for loop three with lead in my gut and no energy in my legs. But I had my water with me, lol. It took me most of the loop to get things back on track. Last stop a the car was 1 fig newton and more water.<br />
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I ended up fueling 21.5 miles (just over 4hrs) with 2 Gu, 1 banana, 1 fig newton (about 360 calories) and not enough water a the beginning. That actually might have been enough had I been able to fuel when I STARTED to feel it instead of having to wait a few more miles to get to it.<br />
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At mile 12.5 I was nearly on pace from last year and by the end of the run I was about 30 seconds per mile on average behind what I was last year. Lesson learned. Now time to recover and go from there.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Do you have any long run recovery tips that you swear by?!</span><br />
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Peace.<br />
<br />Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-57499007782193453752013-02-12T02:00:00.000-05:002013-02-12T02:00:57.033-05:00Recovering well. Strong runs continue.*Um yeah. This post is from last week and I am just now getting around to posting it. You are welcome ;)<br />
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<b>RUNS: </b>I took the day off after the half marathon but then ran the following two days. Surprisingly I continue to feel good and run strong. Of course I continue to slack in the hill department. I have been doing some but I really need to add more back in. Another thing I need to start adding back is the long run. I havent had a run longer then 16 miles in almost 7 weeks! It scares me more then anything. Not the long run itself but the recovery. My body just likes to take its time to recover after the long ones.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The water was higher then normal here on a VERY cold day. No choice but to get the feet wet!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not my fastest time on this loop but felt great for the first run after the half marathon.</td></tr>
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<b>EATS: </b>Aka dinners. Because my breakfasts are nothing special I havent even taken a picture of them in quite some time. I mean, really....pancakes, mini oatmeal cakes, and whatever else I can scrounge up.<br />
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Actually, now that I think of it, my lunches really havent been photo worthy either! Pretty much the veggies, dip, fruit and snack as usual. Im not sure if it because I have been doing the Dietbet again and I pretty much know now what the general calories are of these meals or what. But they have been boring but delicious!<br />
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Dinners are another matter. They continue to vary everyday!<br />
How about some <a href="http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/98986" target="_blank">Crispy Gnocchi with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms</a> made very similar to that recipe.<br />
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Or how about the <a href="http://www.cheapandsimpleveganrecipes.com/cheesy-zuccini-baked-ziti/" target="_blank">Zucchini Baked Ziti</a> that we made on a Friday evening after coming home from a extremely cold run! It was the first time that we made this and I will say that it was so good that it will become a regular on our menu. We got home from the run and prepped it while still wearing our warm jackets because we were so cold. But then thru it in the oven to bake while we got our hot showers and came out to the amazing meal. It is even good as leftovers. None was wasted.<br />
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Another dinner fav seems to be this <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/apple-and-tempeh-sandwiches" target="_blank">Apple and Tempeh Sandwich</a>. Probably because it is another one that we can pop in the oven to bake while we shower after our runs. And then bam...ready to eat when we are done! I ate it with potato chips and grapes on the side.<br />
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I think I am about ready for some warm runs and cold food! I take that back. I love the cold runs but maybe just a bit warmer so that I can still feel all of my appendages when we are done!<br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-71791354497756203912013-02-04T03:46:00.000-05:002013-02-04T15:02:33.016-05:00Squirrelly Tail Twail Run (1/2marathon-race report)Before I started to write this years race report I had to go back and read <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2012/02/squirrelly-tail-trail-12marathon-rr-and.html" target="_blank">last years</a> report from the same race. Interesting what a difference a year makes. Last year was colder with a bone chilling wind. This year was only slightly warmer with temps still below freezing but we had an incredible amount of ice to deal with. Also, this year the course start was at a different location and the course itself was slightly different.<br />
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Rik & I got up at the oh so early time of 6am for a 10am race. I was less then thrilled about this but we needed to stop by the Starbucks store to pick up enough coffee to make 300 cold people warm/happy and all the supplies that go along with that.<br />
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We got to Pinchot at about 9am and set up the coffee. I checked in and got my bib. Then started chatting with a bunch of people. I couldnt believe how many of my friends were running the race that I didnt know about! For a local race, last year there werent as many. The word is out that this second year race is a good one.<br />
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Scott, the RD got us off to a quick start just after 10. He warned everyone of the ice and not even 200ft down the trail, a girl on my left slid onto her back with a thud. That kind of set the tone for the race. Lots of ice and some very cautious running! Oh, and many more of mother natures obstacles on the course this year. Alot of over, under and around things. Very cool.<br />
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I started off running with Sue. She is usually faster then me but with the ice she needs to take it even more cautiously then normal. We stayed together for about the first 5 miles. We were running with a nice group of about 6 girls. Everyone was slipping and sliding on the trails but I saw no one fall immediately around me. At one point I was directly behind two girls and wanted to pass but every time I thought I could I would slip and slide and change my mind to just stay where I was. Eventually they moved to the side and I went around. We lost some of the girls at the water crossing (just taking longer to get across). I managed to make it across with dry feet. Woohoo! It was a different water crossing this year then last and it makes me wonder if the water was just to high at the other area. Its a very good possibility. Once we made it to the aid station at 6 miles I kept going while everyone else took their time there.<br />
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Im not sure how far I ran by myself but it felt good. I was just cruising along thinking about all of the kids that I was running for that day. The kids who cant run and I was running for them as much as myself. I cant explain how amazing it felt. As I was running I kept noticing swedish fish laying on the trail. It was as if someone was laying a trail of them. Hmm.<br />
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I eventually came up to the road crossing and back around onto the trail. This is where I met up with Carli & Vanessa. We were running together and chatting when Vanessa (who knows how much I adore gummies) asked if I saw the swedish fish on the trail. She said that she had tripped and her bag of candy went flying! Ha! No wonder they were all down the trail.<br />
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I know that once I started running with them that we picked up the pace. I was having trouble keeping up but determined to do so! Neither of them wear a watch and had no idea how far we were. I knew I was getting tired because we were cruising a down hill and I felt like I wanted to walk. I didnt but I knew I must be getting tired to feel this way. I eventually told them that we had two more miles and that was when they both kicked it into high gear and took off. I couldnt keep up but I did manage to still pass two more people after that.<br />
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As I came out of the woods to the final stretch I could see that we had a long flat open stone trail. I decided to walk for a couple of seconds while talking to some guy wearing the YakTraks. He wasnt very happy with them and they sounded heavy. I started to run again. I rounded the last bend to see my friend Gary waiting for me. He started to yell for me to run to finish under 3hrs. He started to run with me and everyone at the finish line started yelling for me. Then he started to yell to pick it up and finish under 2:58. I dug down deep and ran across the line right about at the 2:58 mark.<br />
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I went and chatted with people, got some chocolate and headed back over to the finish line to cheer Sue in to the finish.<br />
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Eventually almost everyone was done except one more person out on the trail. We started to pack things up while waiting for him. He came around the bend and we all started cheering for him. He had a friend running him into the finish as well. It was so awesome and inspiring. He said that it was his first trail race and very first half marathon too. What an experience for a first one! He had the biggest smile on his face and said he cant wait to do it again.<br />
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That is what is all about folks. A great day running on the trails. Fun.<br />
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*My Garmin info last year was 12.4 miles/ 2:38 time/ 12:41 pace<br />
this year was 13.08 miles/ 2:58 time/ 13:38 pace<br />
<br />Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-12845198853413318242013-01-29T02:20:00.001-05:002013-01-29T02:20:24.729-05:00Dietbet final weigh in.<b>RUNS:</b> Over the weekend and Monday included, I've had some pretty good runs. Friday I actually did some hill work with Rik. We headed out in hopes of getting some miles in before the snow arrived. It worked out well even though we didnt get the whole way to Highpoint before it started....<br />
Check out Rik being blinded by the snow!<br />
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Oh wait. There is one of me being blinded by the snow too! It was actually only bad when we werent under tree cover.<br />
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On Sunday I headed out on a run without a real plan. I was feeling good and having a good run. I took a few extra trails and even messaged Rik at about the two hour mark to let him know where I was but that I was going to keep going. I stopped at the bathrooms at the lake and refilled my water but forgot to turn my Garmin back on after and it took me probably about 2-3 miles until I realized it. And once I did, it totally took everything out of me. For some reason it just really got me down. So I texted Rik and told him to come get me. I was done. Blah. Good run done.<br />
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So when we ran on Monday it just so happens that I forgot to turn my watch on at all! What the heck. I never do this. I think it must mean that I am meant to not wear my watch this week. Atleast this time when I noticed it, it didnt really effect me like the day before and I just kept running along. Not sure how long or far I ran. All I know is that it is so much fun to run in the crunchy snow...<br />
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<b>EATS: </b>I have been completely uninspired with food porn pictures over the past couple of days. The only food picture I have from over the past, um, 4 days is of a Spaghetti Squash and Breaded Eggplant dinner. I actually roasted up the squash to have for breakfast this past week but it never happened since I still had some of the <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2013/01/mini-oatmeal-cake-recipe-weekly-review.html" target="_blank">mini oatmeal cakes</a> left. I didnt want it to go bad so I did what I usually do with it.....<br />
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But let me tell you about how excited I am about the end weigh in that I did today for my first round of <a href="http://www.dietbet.com/" target="_blank">Dietbet</a>! I did it! I lost more then the 4% required to win your bet.<br />
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If you dont know what it is check out the link. I will say that I found it through another blog and you bet however much money they say for the game (mine was $10) and you need to lose 4% in the following 30ish days to win your bet. Which means so long as I lose the weight I will get my $10 back and maybe more! Who knew losing my $10 would be such a big incentive for me to lose the weight!<br />
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Even with the 4% weight loss I am still above where I was at this time last year but atleast I am moving the in the right direction now. I need to be successful with this round 2 bet to get back to where I was.<br />
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And incase you are wondering...I simply cut back on the junk and made better food choices. I did not count any calories for the first two weeks. I did keep track of them for three days the third week. And about five days of the last week. I think I will try that strategy again this month and see how it works out for me because I really dont want to count calories forever and would rather listen to my body.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Do you go crazy when you cant track your mileage or pace?</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Have you ever tried a weight loss game like Dietbet? </span><br />
I had never heard of anything like before a month ago.<br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-29741964240053966542013-01-24T02:11:00.000-05:002013-01-24T02:11:12.739-05:00Super cold weather runs this week!<b>RUNS: </b>It has been so dang cold here in PA the past couple of days. The wind, of course, just makes it worse. But I am telling you...I run so much better in the cold weather. Maybe not so much in the wind but the trees on the trails usually cut much of that.<br />
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Tuesday was an okay run. I had to pick up Dakota at school after my run so my run ended up being just okay. I dont know if I was still recovering from my weekend runs or just because I was trying to run the clock. <br />
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Wednesday I had a doctors appointment and couldnt get my stuff together before it so I ended up just cleaning the house. Then I had this bright idea to visit the treadmill at the gym in the evening! Yeah, that is as crazy of a thought as it seems. The last time I was on a treadmill was months ago when I was injured. I cant remember if I lasted 10 or 15 minutes. But you get my point.<br />
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I got dressed and headed up (it is exactly 1mile from the house). And as I am driving through the parking lot I realize that I forgot my headphones. No way will I be able to run on the TM with out my headphones. So as I am passing the gym to return home to get them, I notice that all whopping 6 of the treadmills are being used. Bummer.<br />
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I head for home and start getting excited because that means I am going to put some additional layers on and head out in the 14 degree night time weather! Here I am all suited up...<br />
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We determined that I had on every color except purple ;) And the shorts over pants are because the only thing cold on me on Tuesday was my thigh area.<br />
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I headed out and had the most fantastic run! I kept thinking that if things were good, I was going to keep on going. And keep on going I did.<br />
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This is a road course that I have run a total of four times now and each time my pace gets better.<br />
12:12, 11:32, 11:21, 11:03<br />
The only problem I have with getting better each time is that I fear how I will feel when I have a run and my time doesnt improve. But they cant all be good runs, right?!<br />
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<b>EATS: </b>For dinner the other night we had some stir fry with quinoa in place of rice. I have been doing that more frequently and this seems to be a great substitute. Tasty and more protein for the win.<br />
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Check out the new dressing I got during one of our trips to Maryland. It sounded delicious and thought it would go perfectly with a stir fry. I just wasnt sure about the part that says medium spice and two peppers pictured. I can only handle so much heat and peoples perceptions of heat are so different.<br />
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It actually WAS medium spicy and very good. You can see that I only put a little bit on the veggies and more on the side "just in case". And I did infact use some of the extra. It is only 20 calories per Tablespoon.<br />
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We actually had enough quinoa left over that I am going to try making a quinoa hummus! It kind of sounds good and kind of not. Not sure how I feel about it but it does sound interesting so I am going to atleast try it.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Are you a cold weather runner or do you hit the treadmill when you need to?</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Does quinoa hummus sound good or scary?!</span><br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-21273933652679834192013-01-21T02:45:00.001-05:002013-01-21T02:45:39.480-05:00Mini Oatmeal Cake Recipe & Weekly Review<b>RUNS: </b>Lets talk about my runs this week. They have been AWESOME! And when I say awesome I dont mean that I ran the fastest times or the most miles. Im not comparing myself to anyone else. No sir. It has been all me and I have not felt this STRONG in my running in a very long time.<br />
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Every single run this week has been a good run. My breathing still sucks but not quite as bad as it has been. No pain of any kind. Just all good stuff. I have not had a week like this in probably about a year. I dont know what is different about this week but I am digging it. I do have several possible ideas but I am just going to keep a watch on things and see what happens.<br />
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Speaking of fast runs...I did have two runs that were about 10mm paced runs. I have not had runs that fast in about a year also. And two in one week?! Woohoo! Check out the run I did on Friday morning. I even got three miles in at a sub 10mm! Of course, once I realized it my body totally slowed down! But I was okay with it.<br />
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Saturday I did my long run for the week with some friends around the lakes. It was a good time and I totally felt good the whole time. Sue was a total badass as usual and ran the whole thing with me! I love it. She never has excuses. She just RUNS. Kinda sounds familiar, huh!<br />
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How could I almost forget the only non-awesome part of that run. I ended up with two small blisters. One on each big toe. I felt a hot spot on the one around mile 10ish and ended up with two. Nice.<br />
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Usually when I run the whole lake loop or a long run like that I am pretty wiped out and cant/dont run the next day. But I actually felt good so I went and ran 10 miles. I couldnt believe how good I felt. I really wanted to cry but I was even to happy for that. Everything was great except that those two little blisters now turned into big blisters. Ouch! Thankfully they didnt bother me while I was running though.<br />
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Trust me. I am analyzing the crap out of all my runs and food intake over the past week or two to see if I can narrow down what it is that I seem to be doing "right" to be feeling so good. So strong. A few of the ideas I am looking at...<br />
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-took the pressure off of myself by claiming that I am not doing a spring 50 miler (even though I am still thinking about it)<br />
-claimed that I was going to cut back my mileage (even though I am still running ~40mpw/44 miles this week)<br />
-only long runs in January have been 16milers x2 (no 20+ mile runs)<br />
-yoga is making me a kickass runner (just as I had suspected ;))<br />
-I am eating better (but really, am I?!)<br />
-I have lost a couple of pounds (couple meaning 6 = not enought to make a difference)<br />
-I took max dose of Ibuprofen x4 days for the whole whiplash/neck pain thing (thinking same idea as when I am on Prednisone and have awesome runs....thinking something to do with inflammation in my body but just dont know enough to know what...looking more into this one)<br />
-no meds at all for 6 weeks (other then above mentioned Ibuprofen) (no asthma, allergy, reflux, non allergy whatever its called nose spray)<br />
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So there you go. Thats just a few off the top of my head. What happened to the just have fun and run stuff?! Im having a blast and I want it to stay this way. I need to find out what is going on that is "right" with me right now.<br />
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<b>EATS:</b> Now lets talk breakfast again. I knew I was headed for an oatmeal cycle and indeed here it is. How about some Oatmeal Pancakes with maple syrup?! I like to rip them apart with my fingers, dip and eat. No utensils required.<br />
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And then I have also been eating Mini Oatmeal Cakes. It finally occurred to me that these might be a good replacement for the pre-race poptarts that I feel like I just have to have. So I ate one before my 16M on Saturday and the belly totally loved them. I am seriously going to try it pre-race now!<br />
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Mini Oatmeal Cakes<br />
12 muffins<br />
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2 1/2 cups rolled oats<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
2 over ripe bananas, mashed<br />
2 Tbs agave, maple syrup, or honey<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
1 cup water<br />
2 Tbs applesauce<br />
1/4 cup chocolate chips<br />
1/4 cup diced walnuts<br />
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Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another bowl.<br />
Then combine the two bowls.<br />
Pour evenly into greased 12 muffin tin pan.<br />
Press mixture firmly into tins to pack it.<br />
Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.<br />
Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!<br />
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This week was also my dads birthday and my sons. My dad turned 60 and Colton 20!<br />
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I was oh so good and only had one piece of that sucker!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Have you ever had an unexpected good run that make you feel on top of the world?!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Have you ever had cookie cake?! </span>If not, you just dont know what you are missing ;)<br />
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Peace.<br />
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<br />Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-45373234304074342672013-01-18T02:52:00.000-05:002013-01-18T02:52:05.051-05:00Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies (recipe) <b>RUNS: </b>Quick update on the whiplash stuff. I have had some fantastic runs this week despite my neck pain. The 800mg of Ibuprofen is working wonderfully. On Thursday I was even able to skip a dose before I finally had to cave back in and take some.<br />
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I went out for a run on Wednesday. It was so ugly out that I really tried to talk myself out of it claiming that I really should rest my neck, what if it was something serious, etc. But ultimately I headed out and was happy that I did. At first I could barely turn my neck side to side before crossing the roads but eventually it loosened up and I had a great run. 8 miles at 10 seconds per mile faster then I have ever done this loop!<br />
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I swear that my best runs are done in ugly weather! When it is sunny and sixy...not so much. Whatever, I will take what I can get. I have another longer run planned this weekend so I hope I am feeling back to normal and I dont FALL during the run again.<br />
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Currently I dont have any ultras planned and I really dont know what I want to do this spring. I have a couple of ideas but not signed up for anything yet. So I think I will just keep plugging along and see what comes up. I kinda like this plan!<br />
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I do have a trail half marathon on the first Sunday in February but its just a fun run that I can count as my second half in the 13 in 2013 challenge!<br />
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<b>EATS: </b>I seriously love when I can throw a few things together without much thought or time and call it a successful meal!<br />
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Steam some kale. Throw it in the food processor with 1/2 cup green water from steaming and 1/2 cup walnuts. Pulverize it like crazy until smooth like butter (similar to a pesto).<br />
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Bake some sweet potatoes and top them with the Kale butter and maybe a little brown sugar if you are like me and love anything sweet. I put a side salad just because and bam. Healthy meal complete.<br />
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And even easier one I did uses the three ingredients below...<br />
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I cooked up the burger and added it to a bowl of the salad and topped it with some of the hummus watered down to make it thinner and more of a dressing.<br />
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It was so good! The burger is spicy which works well for me because I have to eat alot more of the veggies with it to cool my mouth down. And I like the contrast of the warm burger and the cold veggies. I usually make this as a wrap but I thought it worked great this way. And the whole bowl was only like 200 calories! The wrap usually adds anywhere from 100-200 more.<br />
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I think the reason why I like to make such fast and easy meals is because then that give me time to make the important things...like cookies. Like Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies!<br />
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Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies<br />
Makes 18-20<br />
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2 cups + 2 Tbs Whole Wheat Pastry flour<br />
1/2 tsp baking soda<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
1/2 cup applesauce<br />
6 Tbs creamy Peanut Butter, melted and cooled<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar<br />
1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />
2 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1 1/2 ripe bananas, mashed<br />
1/2 cup chocolate chips<br />
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Mix the flour, salt and baking soda in bowl.<br />
In another bowl mix peanut butter, applesauce, both sugars and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.<br />
Then also add in the mashed bananas. It will no longer be smooth.<br />
Gradually add in the dry ingredients until dough forms.<br />
Then fold in chocolate chips.<br />
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Using a spoon, put golfball size dough balls onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.<br />
Bake for 10-12 minutes.<br />
Let them cool completely then enjoy!<br />
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They come out nice and fluffy. Almost like a muffin top. So moist and delicious!!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">What is your favorite kind of cookie?!</span><br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-35121688880290991652013-01-16T03:01:00.001-05:002013-01-16T03:01:48.766-05:00I seriously think that gave me whiplash!<b>RUNS: </b>Remember how I fell on Saturday while running that lovely mud run. Here is the only visible evidence left.....<br />
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Its now got the pretty colors going on! The reason why I say "the only visible evidence" is because I am actually having other "issues" that one cant see.<br />
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I seriously think I got whiplash from the fall!!! I knew I fell hard. I joked that you know you fall hard when it knocks the snot out of you. But dang, I didnt really think anything of it because I the knee was what hurt. And once I started walking and then running again I figured I was good. I even ran 10 more miles after I fell.<br />
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Right at the end of the run I started to get a aura on my right side and I was glad to be getting done the run figuring I was going to be getting a migraine for whatever reason. But the aura went away and I never got the migraine. I was very tired after the run and went to bed very early that night.<br />
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The next morning I got up and felt like I was hit by a truck! My upper body was so sore. I couldnt believe how sore my lats and shoulders were. But I had another run planned and got on with my day. I was fine during the run. The knee was even feeling pretty good.<br />
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Once I came home and got a shower though I couldnt believe how sore I still was. It was even into my neck. Rik joked about how out of shape my upper body is to be hurting that bad from a fall and I agreed.<br />
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But Sunday night the headache could not be ignored. My neck was so stiff. And I was just feeling like crap. Monday I slept okay. Thank goodness it was a rest day because I had such a headache. But atleast now my upper back muscles were feeling much better.<br />
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Tuesdays sleep was the worst. The pain and stiffness in my neck was just to much and I couldnt sleep well. Even with that I headed out for a short run. When I was done I was pleased at how good I felt. Maybe it had finally worked it way loose as well.<br />
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Nope. That feeling only lasted an hour at most and then the pain came back. Worse. By now I couldnt even turn my head side to side with out great pain. And the headaches continued. Geez. Rik joked that I probably got whiplash when I fell. We laughed. And by the time I got to work I was thinking alot about what he said. So what else would I do but ask Mr. Google what he thought.<br />
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Sure enough I many of the symptoms associated with whiplash!!<br />
I took 800mg of Ibuprofen this time and it seems to have helped alot. I think I just needed a stronger dose then the measly 400mg I usually take at a time. It certainly has helped. For now.<br />
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Okay. So I might not have whiplash. Heck maybe if I google "brain aneurysm" I may have those symptoms too! But whatever, thats what I am going with. And all I know is I must have had one heck of a fall and this stuff better quit hurting...soon!!<br />
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<b>EATS: </b>I've eaten eggs twice this week. I rarely eat eggs. I dont know whats up with that. The one day I had them with a pear on the side with chocolate syrup drizzled over. And the other day was just with a clementine.<br />
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I hope I have time and am up to making pancakes tomorrow. I could really eat some pancakes.<br />
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Lunches have been the usual veggies, dip, fruit, etc...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This time I used peanut butter as a dip. Brilliant!!</td></tr>
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For dinner I made some Eggplant Hummus...<br />
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If you have read my blog more then once you know that I LOVE hummus and really...any kind of dips. But the reason I made it today was to put it on our pizza! Gotta love Hummus & Veggie Pizza...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then top your pizza and cook that for a couple of minutes.</td></tr>
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I weighed in again today to see my progress and now my DietBet game tells me that I have 12 days to lose 3lbs or lose my money that I bet that I could. Looks like I better get serious now. No problem, right?!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Ever try Hummus Pizza? </span>You should.<br />
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Peace.<br />
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<br />Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-45131870313956033162013-01-14T03:32:00.000-05:002013-01-14T03:32:33.777-05:00Runtastic Sunday<b>RUNS: </b>When I joined the 13 in 2013 challenge we were given a free upgrade to the phone app called Runtastic. So I downloaded it the other day and checked it out very briefly and noticed that it had something called live tracking where people could follow your run and offer "cheers" to serve as encouragement. I thought that was pretty cool and wanted to try it out.<br />
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I turned the thing on and got it started on my phone as I headed out for my run today. I figured I would try it out first and then let everyone know later so they could cheer me on with one of my future runs. The cool thing about the start of the app is that after you press start it gives you a 15 second count down before it actually starts or you can hit the button to start immediately. But the count down worked for me so that I had time to stuff it in my pouch.<br />
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It works just like any other app as far as telling you after each mile...what mile it was and what your pace was for that mile. I actually had it turned down pretty far so I couldnt really tell if they said anything else or not.<br />
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And evidently if you choose to do the live tracking, as soon as you start it posts to your facebook page so that friends know you are out. They can click on the link to track you and offer "cheers". Evidently anyone can track you but they need to be signed up on Runtastic to offer cheers.<br />
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To my surprise I had three "cheers" during my run! Like I said, I had the volume turned down so the only one I heard was "Go. Go. Go." But afterwards on their website you can actually see who offered cheers, what cheer they offered and they are even labeled on your map so you can see when they were given during your run.<br />
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Some of the cheers available to give include, applause, go. go. go., i like it, horn, awesome, come on, etc. How fun!<br />
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Here are some of the iphone screens taken after the run...<br />
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The cool thing with this live tracking too was that today I did a point to point run and I usually call my husband from a certain point so that he know to leave to come get me awhile. Well, when I called him he said that he knew I was about to call him because he had been tracking me and knew where I was.<br />
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It was fairly accurate as compared with my Garmin at just about 1/10 mile short and had my pace at about 15 seconds per mile slower. As if I need to be any slower. Thanks runtastic!<br />
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I have some more playing around to do with it but my first impressions were that this is a fun little app to use and almost surprisingly accurate. I cant wait to use it again!<br />
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I did also want to point out one safety factor when using this live tracking feature. It can be both a good and bad thing. It was cool that my husband could track where I was but you also want to be careful and mindful that anyone could track where you are and where you are headed. I need to check it out more to see what the options are so that maybe you can change who can track you and when. I think it would be good for just my husband to track me some mornings when I do my run when I dont necessarily want the world to know where I am. I think that could be a good thing too.<br />
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I will need to do a follow up report when I have some more time to play with it and all of its features but I just wanted to let everyone know about it and that you can check it out for yourself too. And let me know if you use it and we can follow each other!<br />
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Remember my fall yesterday on the trail. My knee was fine during my run today. But my upper body was super stiff and sore. I guess from the impact and me catching myself. That actually bothered me way more then the dang knee! But alas, I did take a picture of the pretty colors that the knee is providing today...<br />
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<b>EATS:</b> Good thing that I ran today because we ended up going out for an early birthday dinner for my son (his birthday is this Thursday). And then we came home and I made a double batch of his requested brownies with peanut butter chips.<br />
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I now only have 14 days left to lose those 3.8lbs for my Dietbet game....<br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-32952129067827973832013-01-12T20:07:00.000-05:002013-01-12T20:07:29.739-05:00For the MUD of the run.<b>RUNS: </b>So my old plan called for a 20-miler today. But since I have a new non plan plan I decided to head out on the trails with some girlfriends. Miles to be determined but wanted to do atleast 13. We decided to run some flatter trails. The only problem with that is the trails we picked do not drain well and it is always muddy there. Oh, and it rained all day yesterday! It was going to be one heck of a muddy run. And it was!<br />
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We did an out and back little trail first that was about 3 miles. I managed to fall within the first 2 miles. And I fell hard. I busted up both my knees and my hand! I got up and walked it off for a bit and then started running again. I knew it would be okay until I was done. So long as I kept moving the knee was okay. Painful but okay!<br />
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Here is a picture of our first little water crossing. We all made it across with dry feet!<br />
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Im not sure why we were so concerned with keeping our feet dry then because they would be wet for the entire run once we hit the mud about 50ft past that.<br />
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We had several water crossings. We had streams running right down the middle of the trail. We had miles of mud. We had shallow mud. We had up past your ankles hope your shoes stay on your feet mud! It was a blast! Here is a picture of a more difficult water crossing. The problem here wasnt so much about keeping your feet dry but rather the rest of your body because those rocks were slick!<br />
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And more mud and water. The good thing about the water crossings was they it cleaned off the bottoms of your shoes a little bit.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">We ended up with 12 miles once we came around the lake and back to the cars. We decided to call it a day figuring that the workout we got from the mud more then made up for additional mileage. And then this is what your feet and legs look like after a 12 mile mud run!</span><br />
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Tonight my knee is swollen and bruised. I am not sure if I will be able to run tomorrow or not. I hope so. I think it will be fine once I start going. We will see. Either way, it was worth it for such a fun run with friends today!!<br />
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<b>EATS:</b> This morning I just had some dry cereal and water before the run. I had a GU during the run. And then Swedish fish after it while I got myself cleaned up and lunch made. Ended up making a pizza burger and it hit the spot.<br />
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After I was done lunch I quick got dinner in the crock-pot. I had to set it on high since it was already after 1pm. It was easy enough to prepare. Chop up some tempeh and carrots. Put in crock. Dump BBQ sauce and water on top. Done.<br />
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5 hours later and this is what we had...<br />
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Here is the link to the <a href="http://www.hungryhungryhippie.com/mis-schedule/" target="_blank">recipe</a> that I used. And yes, I did forget the spinach. Darn it!! I am so mad. I now have a bag of spinach to use for salads I guess. This dish was so good but I know it would be even better with the spinach. I missed my greens on there for sure. It seemed like it was missing something...duh.<br />
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I did want to also post a picture of the packages of tempeh that I normally like to use since alot of people have never heard of it or used it. You can usually find it in the refrigerated or organic section of the grocery store.<br />
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Here is also a <a href="http://vegetarian.about.com/od/glossary/g/Tempeh.htm" target="_blank">link</a> to explain more about what tempeh is incase you have never heard of it before either. It is an excellent meat replacement. 3oz serving is about 130cals and 11gm protein. It also only costs about $2.50 for a package. Cant beat it. Try it if you havent already!!<br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-25978782697553415862013-01-11T02:27:00.003-05:002013-01-11T02:27:50.018-05:00Thinking out loud...<b>RUNS: </b>Who knew that almost 7 weeks into a 20 week training plan I would decide to change my goals. Thats almost half way. And it isnt even because I am injured. Im not. In fact, I have been feeling great and running well!<br />
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And by well I mean that I ran the <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2012/12/horse-shoe-trail-fatass-50k-race-report.html" target="_blank">Horse-Shoe Trail FA 50k</a> less then a month ago. Then the <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2013/01/first-virtual-half-marathon-of-13-in.html" target="_blank">Virtual Half Marathon on the Appalachian Trail</a> two weeks after that and then the <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2013/01/phunt-25k-2013.html" target="_blank">Phunt 25k</a> just last weekend! That means I have been running a race about every two weeks this training cycle.<br />
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Surprisingly, the race that I felt the best was also my longest race, the 50k. BUT it was also my first race in months and since coming back from an injury. So what does this tell me?! It tells me that I came back from my injury by training smart and listening to my body.<br />
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I swore that I would listen to my body from now on and that is what I am trying to do. I felt really good for the 50k. I felt pretty crappy and just kinda felt sore everywhere with the half marathon. It was obvious that I was still recovering from the 50k. And then felt pretty good for the first 10-11 miles of the 25k. Meaning that my recovery from the 50k was going well but it got tired and heavy before the race was over...aka, still recovering.<br />
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I have been doing alot of thinking on my runs. I always do. But a different kind of thinking...about each run and how I feel and what it is I want out of my runs. And what I want to accomplish with them.<br />
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My plans for 2013 was to do a 50 Miler in the spring if my body allowed. Then when my breathing gets worse in the summer months I wanted to decrease my mileage and work on speed. The working on my speed thing is why I signed up for the 13 in 2013 deal. I figured to would force me to run some shorter races for speed. Then I wanted to run Rosaryville 50k again in November to try to PR it when the weather starts to cool again and my breathing gets better.<br />
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Rosaryville was my first 50k in November 2011 and it was also my fastest 50k (6:37) to date. Which tells me that I trained well and ran well. I also know that I ran a crap ton of races and long races last year at that. To many for my body to handle. Did I have fun? Oh heck yeah. But at a cost. I lost speed, gained weight and ended up injured twice.<br />
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So I have now decided that I need to switch things around. Sure, I could keep on training and run that 50 miler in the spring. I am fairly certain that I could do it injury free. But you know what? MY HEART ISNT IN IT. I know that I can run 50 miles. I ran 45 in September and had I had enough time I would have ran 50 that day. I know what it takes. But I dont want to just do the distance. I am tired of just doing the distance. It is wearing down my body and it just isnt recovering like it could. Like it should.<br />
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I AM switching things around. This week I decided to just run and not think about distance. Just run. I decided to look at my calendar from January 2012 and where ever I ran that day is where I was going to run January 2013! This weeks running has been just short of amazing. Yeah, I weigh more this year. Yeah, my breathing is just as bad as ever. But you know what?! I had some freaking awesome runs. My pace was just about spot on from this time last year. I am sure that I worked harder on those runs this year compared to last. But they were some of the best runs that I have had in awhile (time wise).<br />
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I will never be fast but I want MY speed back. I now know after this weeks runs that I still have it in there. So my new plan is to gain back my speed that I lost last year and to lose the weight I found in return, lol.<br />
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Dont get me wrong...I am an ultra runner at heart. I LOVE THE LONG RUN! I just need to learn how to run them a little bit faster so that I am not trying to just beat the cut offs. I still want to do a 50 miler this year but not right now. I am still planning to find a spring 50k so that I can gauge my progress and get my ultra fix. And I also still want to PR Rosaryville in November. But for the rest of the winter, spring and summer are going to be about speed baby!!!<br />
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I wore my body down last year more then I could have ever imagined. When you are running and having fun it is sometimes hard to see it. You just keep going and going until you cant go anymore and are forced to stop and face it head on.<br />
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I am now even more excited then I can explain for my running this year. I have made this decision by listening to my body and what it wants and needs so that we can both be happy! Here we go!!!<br />
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<b>EATS: </b>Oh yeah. I joined an online game called Dietbets. It just told me today that I only have 18 days left to lose 3.8lbs or I lose my money that I bet that I could. I guess I better get on that!<br />
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<br />Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-37154435440673420432013-01-10T02:06:00.000-05:002013-01-10T02:06:19.349-05:00New shoes and Vegan foods.<b>RUNS: </b>I have really been having some good runs this week. It seems like I am recovering from <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2013/01/phunt-25k-2013.html" target="_blank">PHUNT</a> fairly quickly which is a good thing.<br />
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On Wednesday I ran the local park that has a 1.3 mile loop. Two sections are paved and the rest is a crushed stone. Also, from where I park, the first half is all uphill and the second half is downhill. I havent run here since summer and I rarely do because of the monotony of the loops but it is close to home and something different.<br />
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I was pleasantly surprised with how well I did. I was anywhere from 15 seconds per mile faster with the first mile to over a minute faster on the last compared to the last two times that I ran here! Here is a picture of the the start of the loop.<br />
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And check out my new shoes I wore today! That must be what made me so fast! Part of my New Years resolution was to not be such a road running snob. My Hokas are great for recovery and run commuting but I wanted something more for casual road runs that I could work on speed more then just jogging along. So for my birthday in November Rik got me these Saucony Ride 5. They are the same shoe that I have always worn on the roads but it has been forever since I had a pair. I think I either had the Ride 2 or 3s. Love these colors! Yes, I got them in November and just now wore them for the first time today. I am surely embracing this road running thing...on the crushed stone trails today. Close enough ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saucony Ride 5</td></tr>
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<b style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">YOGA: </b><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I have decided that starting next week I am going to try to make my running rest days on Tuesday and Thursday because that is when my yoga classes are at the gym. I am finding that it is just to much to do running and yoga on the same nights. Its doable but I would just rather not. Saturday yoga is still a go when ever I can make it. I am actually finding that I like the studio classes better then the gym ones because of the different things we can do. Same instructors and style but just limited with what we can do at the gym...no inversions.</span><br />
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<b>EATS: </b>Breakfasts seem to go in cycles. Lately it is Cocos with PB and mini chocolate chips. Fruit/Pear. I can feel an oatmeal cycle coming on...<br />
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Lunches are the usual dips and veggies, hummus and chips. With a side of fruit! And some kind of snack. Another picture of a meal with a pear. Speaking of which...I think the pears are not agreeing with me. Maybe it was coincidence this week but Im not so sure. I have been feeling bloated after eating them.<br />
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Dinners...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Veggie sandwich and Sweet Potato Fries.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trader Joes frozen pizza. Meh, probably not a repeater.</td></tr>
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The Vegan Vegetables Au Gratin was a last minute change from Vegan Zucchini Fritters over Spaghetti Squash and I think it was a good switch. It was the first time we made this and it was really good but seemed like it needed a little more flavor. Next time I will add some peas. I think that would do the trick! Here is a link to the recipe for the <a href="http://www.runtothefinish.com/2013/01/vegetable-au-gratin.html?m=1" target="_blank">Vegan Vegetables Au Gratin</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Any ideas on breakfasts that include veggies that is NOT a smoothie type drink?? </span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">I tend to want sweet breakfasts but would love to be able to add some veggies in that meal if I could.</span><br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-4434940978846279932013-01-07T12:37:00.000-05:002013-01-07T12:37:13.645-05:00PHUNT 25k 2013Let me recap <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2012/01/phunt-50k-2012-race-report.html" target="_blank">last year</a> first by saying that I didnt meet the cutoff for the 50k because of a crazy amount of mud on the last 5 miles of the course. So this year I decided to just do the 25k and try to beat my time from last year. Sounds easy enough since there wasnt as much mud on the course. The temps started at about 26 degrees and I dont think they got much above freezing.<br />
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I was super excited when I realize the it didnt start until 9am and I could sleep in until a reasonable time. I have been battling a cold all week so any extra sleep would be a bonus. When we got there the field was already full of cars. Its amazing that it was colder by about 20degrees this year and yet there were many more people there.<br />
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It took longer then expected for everyone to sign in and we didnt get started until maybe 10 minutes late. No big deal. Here is everyone at the start...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out all the aid station goodies laying there.</td></tr>
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Hunt gave us one or two directions which included a warning that we should take one of the emergency phone cards with numbers on incase we get lost (for some reason people are known to get lost on this course even though it is marked better every year). And just like that we were off and running...in the opposite direction of last year.<br />
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And soon enough, like less then two miles later I stopped to take off my jacket. I was freaking hot already. I looked up to see Rik coming walking towards me. Oh no. This cant be good. Then I see him hobbling. He tells me that he is done. He rolled his ankle...twice already. What?! See, less then two months ago he rolled his ankle REALLY bad and it has been healing. He knew it wasnt 100% yet but he has been running well. And thats all it takes. His ankle was swollen and he was hobbling back to the start and I would carry on.<br />
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I was actually enjoying this opposite direction much better. We got to do the hilly single track first and that was the part that was so muddy last year. It looked like a completely different course and I wondered how it could have been so muddy last year. It was an awesome trail this year! We did come to one section going down hill when we saw people with their maps out and looking where to go. Evidently the course was to turn to the right part way down the hill and they went right past it and were headed back up the hill. Whew. Glad I was with a group and missed getting lost that time!<br />
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I came into the first aid station smiling because I was feeling great, running with other people and I saw Rik there waiting for me! I was in and out quick for the next 5 mile loop. This section was pretty nice too. A couple of creek crossings that I was able to keep my feet dry, a few field crossings, but mostly nice trails.<br />
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Here is our friend Zach at the aid station....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zach rocked the 50k!</td></tr>
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I came out of the loop to see Rik one more time before the last 4ish miles. I was happy to still be with other people and not by myself. After about 11 miles I started to get tired. My legs started to feel heavy. I kept telling myself that I only had a few more miles to go. The hills started feeling bigger and I was having to walk some. But I had to keep moving so that I could beat my time from last year.<br />
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Eventually I hit 15 miles on my Garmin and knew I was almost done. Except I wasnt as almost done as I thought. I kept thinking I was almost at the finish. I kept looking at my watch. Where was the finish?! Then there was the stupid fields. The last mile was fields and a stone road. These are my worst metal running surfaces. Here I was past the 25k mark and having to travel the field and stone road. I started to walk. And I walked. And I got all grumpy because the course was longer this year and I was not going to make my goal.<br />
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As I was walking I realized that my pace was still faster this year. So actually I WAS doing okay. That and the fact that I FINALLY saw the finish got me running along again. Here I come into the FINISH.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Actually this is me coming into the aid station ;)</td></tr>
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Yay! And I finished with my pace being 1 minute per mile faster then last year. I will take it.<br />
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Here is my friend Leon coming in to his finish...<br />
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Here are some other pictures of the finish line thanks to Rik the photographer instead of Rik the runner.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fire at the finish to warm us. It was dang cold after you stopped running!</td></tr>
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Being a FatAss, you get what you pay for. I paid nothing and got an awesome race put on by one of the nicest running groups around. Traildawgs rock! The food was great and the course was marked even better then last year. Perfect weather made for a great day on the trails! Cant wait to do it again next. One of these times I will finish the whole thing...I hope!<br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-440444888956423212013-01-02T20:52:00.001-05:002013-01-03T02:59:47.980-05:00SNOW photo dump. And Banana Bread Recipe!<b>RUNS: </b>After having barely any snow last year we have now had it three times! It has all been manageable with only a few inches at a time and it mostly melts in between but then that has also made for some muddy trails. Im not complaining about it yet though. The novelty is still there but not sure how much longer that will last. Luckily there is no more in the immediate forecast. Just cold.<br />
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So here I present to you a photo dump of some of the snow pics that I've taken over the past two weeks...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snow Angel made by Gary. Check out the hat and handhelds!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready for the first run in the snow of the year.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I come down the hill.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A tragedy of the snow and winds was this tree. Came down right on the bench. <br />
Good thing Sue wasnt sitting there when it happened! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And then of course what is better on a snowy day the hot yoga!!</td></tr>
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<b>EATS:</b> Lets just get to the good stuff. I made this Banana Nut Bread for Rik and the boys. They love it and eat it all within a day or two. This time I was nice and added some chocolate chips. I barely had it out of the oven when Rik already had the two ends off and eaten. We'll see how long it takes them to get though it now!</div>
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Banana Bread</div>
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Recipe (adapted from Betty Crocker)</div>
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Makes 1 loaf</div>
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1 3/4 cups flour</div>
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1/2 cup sugar</div>
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2 tsp baking powder</div>
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1/2 tsp baking soda</div>
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1/4 tsp salt</div>
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3 over ripe mashed bananas</div>
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1/3 cup applesauce</div>
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2 TBS milk</div>
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2 flax eggs</div>
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts</div>
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1/4 cup chocolate chips</div>
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Mix 1 cup flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. </div>
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Add mashed bananas, applesauce, and milk.</div>
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Mix well.</div>
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Then add flax eggs and remaining flour until well blended.</div>
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Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.</div>
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Pour batter into well greased loaf pan.</div>
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Bake in a 350degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly.</div>
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Enjoy!</div>
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<span style="color: blue;">I still have two overripe bananas left. Any suggestions as what to do with them?</span></div>
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Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-80512612335360837112013-01-01T17:33:00.002-05:002013-01-01T17:33:55.007-05:00First Virtual Half Marathon of the 13 in 2013<b>RUNS: </b>January 1st got kicked off with a half marathon on the Appalachian Trail with some other crazy running friends. Not a true HM mind you but a virtual one! I had never heard of these until I recently signed up to do the <a href="http://jillconyers.com/2012/11/fitness-friday-are-you-ready-to-run-13-in-2013/" target="_blank">13 in 2013</a>. I really like them. Especially if they are free! The plan is to do 13 half marathons either real and/or virtual this year. There are already 6 planned on the event site so I just need to figure out the rest as I go along.<br />
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Bam! First one done.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">*this is actually a pic of Riks watch because I forgot to start mine.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brand new shoes. Broke in!</td></tr>
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And just some random pics along the way...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me in the yellow.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Running thru fields with horses right next to us.</td></tr>
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I didnt feel great out there today but I am so glad I got out and got it done!<br />
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<b>EATS:</b> After the run we headed for home for food! Colton is so upset this year because we usually go to my parents for a big New Years day dinner complete with pork & sauerkraut for them and veggie lasagna for the veggie type people in the family. Except this year they are in FL. We did however still have the veggie lasagna...and both boys ate it.<br />
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And what goes better with veggie lasagna? Well a chopped veggie salad of course! If you dont know by now I frequently do veggies with veggies.<br />
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I did offer up some breadsticks for the boys since they werent thrilled about eating a salad with their dinners. Colton fears he may not have good luck this year without the pork & sauerkraut but I say he will be just fine ;).<br />
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And so it goes...on to 2013!!!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">So tell me...have you made any commitments for 2013 yet?</span><br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-76097541546808990412012-12-28T03:57:00.001-05:002012-12-28T13:26:05.176-05:00Running Year in Review 2012<b>2012 </b>-Wow! What a year it has been! I had alot of goals for this past year. I met some and not others but I sure did learn alot along the way.<br />
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I am doing my second yearly review by following <a href="http://misszippy1.com/2012/12/tell-me-about-your-2012.html" target="_blank">Miss Zippy</a>s' lead and answering her questions as well as some of <a href="http://www.roadrunnergirl.com/" target="_blank">Road Runner Girl</a>s'. I thought this would be easier then a long drawn out year review. Wrong! I really had to think alot about these. Enjoy!<br />
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<b>-Best race experience...</b>would no doubt be <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2012/09/labor-pains-12hr-endurance-trail-run.html" target="_blank">Labor Pains 12hr Endurance Trail Run</a>! It started out kind of sucky because of breathing and belly issues but after the rain things turned around and I ended up having my longest run (45 miles) ever and even got an age group award to boot. It will probably be my only award ever so I am very proud of it!<br />
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<b>-Worst race experience...</b>would probably have to be <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2012/01/phunt-50k-2012-race-report.html" target="_blank">PHUNT 50k (errr...25k)</a>. That blog post title should tell you something right there. The run started out pretty good on the first part because everything was frozen but then the mud was just to much for me on the second half and I missed the cutoff. It was pretty tough to swallow but I was also exhausted and just glad to be done what I did do.<br />
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<b>-Best run...</b>no doubt this would be the <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2012/07/night-time-is-right-time-conestoga-run.html" target="_blank">Conestoga Trail Night Run</a>! So. So. So much fun. It was of course run at night on a trail that has more ups then downs. The company was hands down the best. AND we ran it the weekend of July 4th and were treated with music and fireworks from down at the river that you could see and hear for miles.<br />
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Cool thing is, we will be doing this run again but in the daylight as our last group run of the year on 12/29.<br />
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<b>-Worst run...</b>this one is tough because even if a run isnt great I dont really think of them as bad. I guess I would have to say the worst was maybe a small group run that I did in early March where my asthma was the worst. It was the beginning of what would be breathing troubles all year long. Boo! Asthma sucks and I am learning to deal with it.<br />
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<b>-Most memorable running experience...</b>there are certainly everyday running experiences just as memorable as this but I would have to say the two times I ran with <a href="http://www.chrismcdougall.com/" target="_blank">Chris McDougall</a>. He is a neighbor of a super cool friend of mine and Gary invited us to run with them one day in the spring and then he actually ran another Conestoga run with us a few months later. And when I say ran together, I mean that they all took off ahead of me ;-)<br />
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<b>-Another most memorable running experience...</b>how could I forget?! I had to mention the time that I got lost by myself on the trails and ended up way out of the park in <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2012/04/spring-valley-adventures-aka-lost.html" target="_blank">SV park</a>.<br />
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<b>-Best new piece of gear...</b>I am going to go with my <a href="http://www.hokaoneone.com/" target="_blank">Hokas</a>!! Since my legs are used to the trails. I got the Hokas for road running. They are the perfect shoe for recovery runs and more importantly run commuting home from work!!<br />
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<b>-Best running advice received...</b>oh this one is so easy...yoga! Actually the advice I got when rehabbing my ITB was to start weight training and cross training. I started with the weight training at the gym and was doing well with it. Everyone was saying that yoga was good for runners as well so I tried a class and was instantly hooked! I now take twice weekly classes at the gym and once a week at the yoga studio. I 100% credit yoga for getting me back to running pain free and keeping me there. I love it!!<br />
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<b>-Running setbacks...</b>1) Short time off in February for an achilles strain from jumping on some rocks to fast and awkward. It healed up quick. No lingering issues.<br />
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2) I've had exercise induced asthma for years. In March it decided to turn to full blown asthma and I have been dealing with it since. The summer running was very difficult and slow for me this year.<br />
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3) And then we have the good 'ol ITB issues that started after Labor Pains in September but I pretty much ignored it until I ran <a href="http://staceyrunsandeats.blogspot.com/2012/10/cranky-iliotibial-band-and-change-of.html" target="_blank">26.2 miles on the AT</a>. That caused me to miss my fall goal race Stone Mill 50 miler. But I found yoga so everything happens for a reason, right?!<br />
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<b>-Most inspirational runner...</b>would have to be Janet at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BecauseICanBook" target="_blank">Because I Can</a>. I first "met" her on facebook via a local running club and then read her book. How can you not find someone who almost lost their life and leg in a horrific accident and then come back and prove everyone wrong by not only walking but running again inspirational. She ran her first marathon post accident this year too!<br />
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<b>-If you could sum up your year in a couple of words, what would they be?</b><br />
Run long. Balance. Yoga.<br />
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<b>-Year in numbers...</b><br />
-8 marathon distance or greater races (5 ultras)<br />
-longest race 45 miles<br />
-16 trail races total<br />
-305 miles raced<br />
-about 1550 miles ran total in 2012<br />
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-Its amazing how relative things are. I thought that my running year was meh. But when you stop and think about it...oh what a year it has truly been. I have met so many great running FRIENDS this year and had the most amazing EXPERIENCES. More then I ever thought possible! I wouldnt trade these memories for anything.<br />
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<br />Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-48391236159016031762012-12-23T17:58:00.001-05:002012-12-23T18:23:34.205-05:00Christmas Lights Night Runs and the TOUGHEST run I have ever done...yet.<b>RUNS: </b>Wow it has been a busy running week! After the debacle with Rachel breaking her foot, I ran the next night with the local road running club for their Christmas Lights Night run. I cant remember if I ran 5 or 6 miles that night but either way, it was a bunch of fun!<br />
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Then Friday night we had our other Christmas Lights Night run which had some of the same people but was more of a friends of friends type of get together. The idea is to run 12 miles for the twelve days of xmas but I only ran half because my legs are still quite heavy from the 50k last week and I needed to save them for the weekend too.<br />
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Here is a before run picture of us all...<br />
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Saturday morning we got up semi-early to head to some new-to-us trails! We were going to run a course that I have been wanting to run for some time but havent had the chance. They run a FatAss Marathon on these trails in the spring and everyone raves about it. But I havent been to one yet. Our running guide, Brian, runs the trails often because he lives nearby. The good thing about Brian being lead is that in the marathon there is a sometimes very deep water crossing (depending on the water levels) but he knows the way around it!<br />
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Thank you Brian because if you run a measly one mile further on the trail you can cross a bridge and avoid getting wet altogether. Extra great because it was barely over 32degrees that morning AND we stopped by where the water crossing was and it was atleast waist deep and flowing VERY fast. I would have never crossed it with my fear of water. No way.<br />
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The first miles were going good. My legs felt still heavy but good. I was only going to run 16 miles so no problem, I could handle this! The first 500ft climb was tough but I made it up and was rewarded with a nice downhill quad crusher. Mental note that I would indeed have to go back up that on the return.<br />
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I did well up until we got to the climb you can see below at about the 7 mile mark. It was 1000ft up in 1 mile.<br />
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Ouch is about all I can say. It took me about 36 minutes from the time we stood there and talked about whether we wanted to do it or not until I got to the top. This also included me stopping to take several pictures and stopping TWICE to whine that I was turning around because I didnt think I could make it. Twice the boys talked me into continuing. And I just couldnt help to want to see what was at the top of the mountain.<br />
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Here are some of the pictures on the climb...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See the top of the mtn in the background? That is where we are headed.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rik stopping to "refill" his bottle from a waterfall.</td></tr>
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So once we finally got to the top we were rewarded with some of the most wicked 30-40mph winds of the day, lol. But we also then coasted back down another trail for about 4.5 miles to the bottom. That part was pretty sweet!<br />
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Of course that also meant that since we didnt just go back down the mountain we tacked on about 5 miles to our route. And after we climbed that hill my legs were toast. That meant I had miles to return with spent legs. I think I whined more then I ever had before. It was truly one of the toughest runs I have ever done. Just about everything in my body hurt. Everything.<br />
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In one breath I was saying that I would never run these trails again. And then in the next breath I was wondering how well I could do on fresh legs. Maybe someday I will find out but it will not be anytime soon!!!<br />
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<b>EATS: </b>In honor of the holidays I bring to you a picture of the cookies Rik & Dakota made! Who doesnt love some peanut butter cookies dipped in chocolate?!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reindeer cookies!</td></tr>
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<b>TOTALLY NOT RUNNING OR EATING RELATED:</b> I just wanted to mention how proud I am of my son for becoming a PA certified EMT while carrying a full time college course load. So proud!<br />
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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!!!<br />
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May peace be with you.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351997085908847980.post-42041086104134358932012-12-19T03:12:00.000-05:002012-12-19T03:12:03.808-05:00Broken run on the trail. Broken foot that is.<b>RUNS: </b>After the 50k on Sunday I was and am feeling pretty darn good. My plan was to run or walk one mile on Monday just to get my legs moving. I seem to have this problem of getting real lazy in the days after a race and I think that is part of my injury issues. No evidence, just my suspicions. But anyhow, it was ugly and rainy and the guy from the car dealership called to say that my new car was ready to pick up that night. Road trip instead!<br />
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So I have this new friend that I went running with for the very first time on Tuesday. She thought she was so cool and fast and tried to pass me on the trail. I pushed her down and she broke her foot. Wait. Wait. Thats not how the story goes! Let me try again....<br />
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On Tuesday I had plans to run with two girlfriends but one was sick so it was just Rachel and I. Now mind you, this is the first time I am running with her and she has only run trails less then a handful of times. No problem. We will run the easier trails. And I want to take us up and around so that we come out at the Christmas Light Magic towards the end of the run so we can see the lights on.This works for me and her.<br />
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We take off running and chatting away keeping the pace slower so that we can talk and take it easy. We got just over 2 miles in and I hear something from behind me and Rachel yell. It sounded like she hit the front of her shoe on a root. But she said she did not and that noise was the side of her foot. You know that kind of noise bones, tendons and muscles make when they are pushed further then they can go?! She somehow rolled it and was in ALOT of pain. She tried to walk it off but that didnt help. So she sat down for a few minutes to see if that helped.<br />
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She got back up and we hobbled only feet down the trail and she was having so much pain it was making her lightheaded. We were trying to figure out what we wanted to do. I was a little worried because it was getting later and we were the farthest possible from our cars. What are the chances of that!<br />
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We discussed several different options on what to do and I finally decided to run ahead for help while she kept moving on the trail as best as she could. Luckily for us, since we were so far from the parking lot meant that we were on the edge of the park. I ran about a quarter mile before I saw a house down the hill. I was looking for a good area to bushwack down to it when all of a sudden I saw a very small trail that led down to the house. I ran down and there was a guy outside. I talked to him and he said if we could get her down to the house that he could take us to our cars.<br />
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I ran back up the trail to fetch my new trail running friend and bring her back down when all of a sudden we heard a 4-wheeler. He had driven his 4-wheeler up onto the trail to pick her up. So cool! I think he was pretty excited to be doing this "rescue". She climbed on the back and we headed down to the house and he took us back to the park and to our cars. Thanks to Wayne Smith for being such a Good Samaritan!<br />
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We got back to our cars and Rachel assured me she would be okay driving since it was her left foot. And she was. I got a message a few hours later that she had indeed broke a bone in her foot and now she would be in a boot and crutches with no running for six weeks.<br />
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It was quite the adventure and not one I want to repeat anytime soon!!<br />
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I feel so so bad for her. Not only because I was with her but because I love trail running so much and I want other people to like it to. The trails probably did not leave a very good impression today! And also just the fact that she wont be able to run for six weeks. Since I am still fresh off of my injury and not running for weeks I know exactly how she feels and will feel in the weeks to come. Us runners need our fix.<br />
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<b>YOGA:</b> After the run I had already planned to go to yoga. I really felt I needed it after my long run on Sunday and now I needed it even more after the adventures of the day! It was wonderful as usual. I felt a bit more tight in the calves and hammies but not amazingly so. And my balance was about what it usually is. That I wasnt sure how it was going to be.<br />
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<b>EATS: </b>Seriously, the only picture I have of food over the past couple of days is this awesome burrito from a new to me burrito place near where we went to pick up my car. Its really the only picture you need. Check it out, it has BBQ rice, tortilla chips and some kind of 3 bean mix.....<br />
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Your welcome!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">What has your worst running related injury been?</span><br />
I think mine was actually my groin back in 2010. It was about 6 months before I could run pain free.<br />
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Peace.Stacey Runs and Eatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786589532574511818noreply@blogger.com8