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March 12th, 2009

by Lisa Sabin

Marathon Training Run With Steve

Steve and I ran an extremely hilly course to prepare for his marathon in April. What a perfect day, we couldn’t have had a better one. We wore gloves, hats and sunglasses as we ran from Bellevue over to Mercer Island around E Mercer Way and back. My ankles and hips are tired from the pounding and I needed one more gu on the trip home…I lost power the last 1.5 miles. But Steve soared up the last hill, with enthusiasm and energy to spare. Way to go!

Workout:

Type: Run
Date: 03/12/2009
Time: 09:30:00
Total Time: 2:57:00.00
Average Heart rate: 150
Max Heart rate: 175
Calories: 1500
Distance: 18 miles
Average Pace: 9:50.16/mile

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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?

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!

March 22nd, 2008

by Lisa Sabin

Resolution Run Series - 20 Mile Race Report

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

Bike:	2.1	-	1.5%
Run :	132.1	-	92.9%
Strength:	0.8	-	0.5%
Flex:	2.8	-	2.0%
Cardio:	3.6	-	2.5%
Other:	0.9	-	0.7%
Total:	142.3

Run :	2.7	-	64.6%
Walk:	1.5	-	35.4%
Total:	4.2

Sweat365

Lisa Sabin’s - Running And Being

March 12th, 2009

Marathon Training Run With Steve

April 18th, 2008

Boston Bound!

April 13th, 2008

Last Longish Run Before Boston

April 8th, 2008

Run

April 6th, 2008

Hilly 9 Miles

March 31st, 2008

19 Miles - Last Long Run Before Boston!

March 30th, 2008

Back In Seattle

March 28th, 2008

I’m In The Mountains!

March 27th, 2008

Off To Sun River

March 22nd, 2008

Resolution Run Series - 20 Mile Race Report

Back From Boston - What's Next?

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