April 18th, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

Boston Bound!

I’m running the Boston Marathon on Monday 4/21. The start time is 10:30 am. This has been a long time coming. Many of you know that I have wanted to run Boston for about 13 years now. I am so excited to finally be able to do it!

I was invited to run and raise funds for Tufts University. The experience has been wonderful. I have gotten great information from Tufts. I have gotten amazing support from friends and family. You helped raise over $3,000 for research on nutrition and childhood obesity. :)

Read more about Tufts here:

Track my number #22706 here:

Wish me luck!

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 04/18/2008
  • Time: 04:30:00
  • Total Time: 00:33:45.00
  • Average Heart rate: 160
  • Max Heart rate: 174
  • Calories: 300
  • Distance: 4 miles
  • Average Pace: 8:26.33/mile

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Labels: Fitness Goals, Marathon Training, Run, Uncategorized, boston marathon, marathon

April 13th, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

Last Longish Run Before Boston

Today I myself in a familiar place. I have done the work to prepare for my marathon. I adhered to my original training plan for the most part with a few minor deviations. All in all the training has gone well.

I haven’t run a marathon since 2004. The longest I have ran in the last 4 years prior to marathon training is 13.1 miles. I have ran a lot of half marathons over the last 4 years, maybe too many. I ran 5 half marathons in 2006 and became injured. I shouldn’t have run the last one. I began developing plantar fasciitis but continued to train. I kept thinking I could train through it and then recover afterwards. This reminds me of a recent post from Sportsminded. He describes two different personality types. Apparently, I lean towards someone with high global self esteem which means that I believe I am less susceptible to injury in-spite of contradicting information.  I sometimes ignore pain and push through it.

Hopefully, I have learned a thing or two about myself after 13 years of running.  Sometimes less is more.  I have a clearer understanding of what my body is capable of.  The marathon has humbled me.  I admit I’m human and I can’t always guarantee how my body will respond.  I’ve learned to listen carefully.  I’m not perfect and I still make plenty of mistakes like continuing to run with a blister, which is almost gone.  Thank goodness.

Now is the time to run easy, increase my carbohydrate intake and prepare for my race.  I have to trust that I’ve done everything that I can.  I won’t increase my fitness at this point.  I sometimes feel sluggish during the last week before a big event because I am not training hard.  I miss the outlet of intense work outs, but I know that I need the rest.  It’s count down time….and I am ready for Boston!

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 04/13/2008
  • Time: 07:00:00
  • Total Time: 1:26:00.00
  • Average Heart rate: 150
  • Max Heart rate: 168
  • Calories: 720
  • Distance: 9 miles
  • Average Pace: 9:33.25/mile

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Labels: Fitness Goals, Marathon Training, Racing, Run, Running the Boston Marathon, Uncategorized, boston marathon

April 8th, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

Run

I am still dealing with a sore spot on my foot.  The skin rubbed off on my 10 miler in Sunriver.  It’s been over a week and it’s not healed yet.  I keep putting neosporin on, but I have to run and running aggravates it.

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 04/08/2008
  • Time: 12:00:00
  • Total Time: 00:52:23.00
  • Average Heart rate: 158
  • Max Heart rate: 164
  • Calories: 500
  • Distance: 6.5 miles
  • Average Pace: 8:03.22/mile

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Labels: Marathon Training, Run, Running, Uncategorized, boston marathon

April 6th, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

Hilly 9 Miles

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 04/06/2008
  • Time: 12:00:00
  • Total Time: 00:01:19.29
  • Average Heart rate: 158
  • Max Heart rate: 172
  • Calories: 720
  • Distance: 9 miles
  • Average Pace: 0:08.81/mile

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Labels: Endurance Training, Marathon Training, Run, Uncategorized, boston marathon, marathon

March 31st, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

19 Miles - Last Long Run Before Boston!

I really lucked out with the weather today. My schedule was really light, so I took the day off to do this final long run. The blister on my left foot was really bothering me as I ran down the hill toward the Burke-Gilman trail. I stopped at the Jack n’ The Box, where the employees took pity on me and gave me a new bandaid with neosporin. I patched up the blister, hit the trail towards Lake Forest Park. I ran out towards Mathew’s Beach and back. There are dots on the pavement every quarter mile and there are also mile markers out there. I played a little game of trying to stick with 9 min pace, which felt pretty good today. Maybe I adapted to the elevation at Sunriver so this run was easy until I headed back up the hills of Brier. Glad to be done! I am ready to start my taper for Boston. :)

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 03/31/2008
  • Time: 07:30:00
  • Total Time: 2:52:53.00
  • Average Heart rate: 161
  • Max Heart rate: 175
  • Calories: 1543
  • Distance: 19 miles
  • Average Pace: 9:06.28/mile
  • Ascent: 760 ft

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Labels: Marathon Training, Run, Running, Running the Boston Marathon, Uncategorized, boston marathon

March 30th, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

Back In Seattle

I’m back in the city, nursing my wounds. I have some blisters and bruises from my shoes and my fall on Saturday. Tomorrow I will officially be 3 weeks from Boston. I intend to go out and do my last long run of 18 miles. I hope the weather cooperates.

I got in some good training at elevation, which makes me happy. I survived gas station coffee and beef jerky dinners with Michelle. At least I didn’t blow my diet down in Sunriver! I’ll carb up tonight to get ready for tomorrow’s run.
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Labels: Marathon Training, Running, Uncategorized, boston marathon

March 28th, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

I’m In The Mountains!

We arrived in Sun River, Oregon last night after a somewhat grueling trip from Seattle. The last time I was here was in 2003, when I did the endurance duathlon. That day it was 95 degrees and probabaly 100 humidity, at least it felt like that when I was running the half marathon. People were dropping like flies. There were only 6 women signed up for the duathlon and only 3 finished. Guess what? I came in 3rd, but it wasn’t quite as meaningful because I was also last! I was happy to finish though. I ran walked through the half marathon with my friend, Bucky who talked me into the event in the first place. Of course, I was questioning what the hell I was doing the entire time. The problem was that I opened my big mouth and told a bunch of people that I was doing the dualthlon. So, I had no choice but to finish.
The weather conditions are a little different today with snow in the forecast and a high of about 34 degrees. I have to admit that I considered jumping on the treadmill. They have a really nice fitness center here at the resort. However, I think Michelle would give me S#*! for the rest of my life if I did that. So, I am going to suck it up, wear everything that I own and brave the elements. That which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, right?

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Labels: Endurance Training, Fitness and Travel, Marathon Training, Running, Uncategorized

March 27th, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

Off To Sun River

I’m off to Sun River, Oregon. I plan on doing some training and relaxing. Got a massage booked for Saturday. Catch up with you on Monday! :)

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March 22nd, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

Resolution Run Series - 20 Mile Race Report

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We did it! We completed the series today. All of us did well on a tough course, but what a beautiful day. 60 degrees, it doesn’t get much better than that.

For some strange reason I was much calmer about this race. I was worried about the 15 miler, and when that one went well, I felt a sense of relief. My training is on track. I wasn’t “racing” hard today, but I wanted to run between 8:30-9:00 min pace. I was able to do that today. I tried taking accel gel at 45 minutes, but only took half of it. I took the other half at 1 hour. I continued to spread out my gels, just kind of sucking on them every couple of miles after the first one. I went through 3 gels during the race. This seemed to work well. I had a constant source of energy and I never felt depleted. I had my ipod shuffle stocked with some great songs. I hit mile 16-17 and Van Halen’s Running with the Devil came on, perfect timing to get me up through the last 3 miles of rolling hills.

The resolution series is a great event. The timing is almost perfect for getting ready for Boston. I’ve got one more long run and then the taper begins. I am Boston Bound Baby!

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 03/22/2008
  • Time: 09:00:00
  • Total Time: 2:49:17.00
  • Average Heart rate: 164
  • Max Heart rate: 177
  • Calories: 1600
  • Distance: 20 miles
  • Average Pace: 8:27.76/mile

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Labels: 2007 Resolutions, Fitness Goals, Ft Steilacom Running Club, Marathon Training, Run, Running, Uncategorized, boston marathon

March 16th, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

Lake Union Loop

I met Andrea for a run this morning. We ran from Green Lake down to Lake Union, did the loop and came back up Stone Way. I felt pretty good. The hill was tough on the way back, but easier than the last time I did it. I finished up with some walking and went for coffee. Good work out. I think I am ready for the 20 mile race next week.

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 03/16/2008
  • Time: 12:53:20
  • Total Time: 1:26:06.00
  • Average Heart rate: 158
  • Max Heart rate: 172
  • Calories: 750
  • Distance: 9.5 miles
  • Average Pace: 9:03.81/mile

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Labels: Marathon Training, Run, Running, Uncategorized

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