tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25515600509188513922024-03-14T01:34:02.416-04:00All Things Jaime“You can have anything you want - if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose."All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-90474997057794620232012-05-18T18:42:00.001-04:002012-05-18T18:42:55.412-04:00Reality & TrackReality is ... I have been running. But, I've also been working non stop and just trying to figure out this whole balance thing. It's tough being a wife, runner, and full time employee - right!?<br />
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Reality is ... I owe you several race reports. I want to write them, too because I enjoyed so very much reading my race reports before I ran these races. It's really nice to be able to look at your training cycle from a previous race and learn from your recaps.<br />
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So, here's to catching up! I'm on the right track. For the past 5 months, I've been using only my ipad for internet reading - which, has been more than okay. I love my ipad, but it's a little hard to type long sentences on.<br />
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On April 28th, I ran another half marathon: The <a href="http://www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com/Derby_Festival_Marathon___miniMarathon.htm">Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon</a> in Louisville, KY. I did well for how I've been training and ran a 1:37:52. More on that later.<br />
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More importantly, I've been training for the San Diego Half Marathon on June 3rd. I'm hoping to be closer to the 1:35 mark - so, we shall see.<br />
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I hadn't really been doing a lot of speedwork since my move to Louisville. The group of girls that I've been running with have been a little faster, forcing my workouts and easier runs to be well ... faster. But, other than that, no track :( We all know that my favorite workouts have always been on the track. It's so just unbelievably difficult to go to the track by yourself..<br />
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Well, I've been successful lately. Before the Derby half, I went to the track twice with my friend Kelly. We did fun workouts - 12 x 400m one time and 300m with 1.5 mile tempos in between the other time.<br />
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The last two weeks I went to the track with my friend, Melissa. We snuck into a local high school track at 5AM. Two weeks ago, we ran the 400m workout again and I averaged 1:28. I was so freakin' excited!<br />
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Then, this past Tuesday, we ran a super long track workout: 800m 1600m 2400m 1600m 800m. In short, the pace was supposed to be same for all splits: 6:50 pace and the rest in between wsas half of the time you ran.<br />
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My splits:<br />
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800m: 3:24 (right on pace - felt good)<br />
1600m: 6:44<br />
2400m: 10:08 --> Actually felt good. The goal was 10:15, so I knew I'd be able to finish the rest of the workout strong.<br />
1600m: 6:31<br />
800m: 3:08<br />
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I'll post some pics soon! :) Leave me some comments and welcome me back :)<br />
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XOXO<br />
Jaime<br />
<br />All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-12785617530454124622012-03-29T06:25:00.001-04:002012-03-29T06:29:43.486-04:00Races Races RacesI have been such the blogging slacker. I've been keeping up with all of my favorite reads, but haven't been commenting or posting myself. The worst part about it all - I need to write 3 race recaps!!<br /><br />So, be on the look out very shortly for three race recaps:<br /><br />Clearwater Half Marathon: 1:42:07<br /><br />Gasparilla Half Marathon: 1:38:43<br /><br />Rodes 10K: 43:57<br /><br /><br />XOXOAll Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-88900214656844314302012-01-25T17:46:00.003-05:002012-01-25T17:53:53.889-05:00Clearwater Half - Quick UpdateClearwater kicked my butt!! I have a couple of rationales as to why ... which I will post about soon. But, in the meantime, I wanted to leave you with a quick update and some pictures.<br /><br />1:42:07 - 6 minutes SLOWER than last year<br /><br />5th age group<br />17th overall female<br /><br />It was a small race - only about 1100 runners total between the Half Marathon and 5 miler.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m4iqnpcuCMw/TyCHLK0spkI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Bu1chMSVbPM/s1600/jaimepennyclearwaterstart.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701705754204743234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m4iqnpcuCMw/TyCHLK0spkI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Bu1chMSVbPM/s320/jaimepennyclearwaterstart.jpg" border="0" /></a> Penny and I before the race. See that bridge in the background?! We ran up it 4 times.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pshO-kumsgw/TyCHK9WLUBI/AAAAAAAAAPo/GubnCRmAVNo/s1600/jaimenastyhair.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701705750587068434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pshO-kumsgw/TyCHK9WLUBI/AAAAAAAAAPo/GubnCRmAVNo/s320/jaimenastyhair.jpg" border="0" /></a> Proof that my hair doesn't like the FL humidity. I had forgotton what that was like.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oAUWDzGMycg/TyCHKdMl_QI/AAAAAAAAAPc/Me1Pt62PorY/s1600/jaimefinishsprint.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701705741956939010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oAUWDzGMycg/TyCHKdMl_QI/AAAAAAAAAPc/Me1Pt62PorY/s320/jaimefinishsprint.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Mustering up any energy that I had left to finish strong. Last .17 in 6:06 pace :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GeQh0EZAknY/TyCHKN49caI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/v0Wu1N1jy_c/s1600/jaimeafterclearwater.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701705737848058274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GeQh0EZAknY/TyCHKN49caI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/v0Wu1N1jy_c/s320/jaimeafterclearwater.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Medals :)<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-58693131956843868312012-01-15T10:40:00.002-05:002012-01-15T10:58:04.181-05:00BlissSometimes, everything falls together perfectly. Last Saturday, I had planned to meet up with a group of girls at 7:30AM. Instead, I gave into a late Friday night dinner with my husband that included sushi and a few glasses of wine. I still set my alarm for 6:30AM, but the entire week had caught up on me and I didn't even hit snooze for 5 more minutes. I turned it off . I woke up on my own around 8:15AM and just didn't want to run. One thing turned into another (breakfast, trip to Lowes, Starbucks, etc.) and before I knew it, it was almost 2PM.<br /><br />I decided it was time to run and that I was going to try to run hills - afterall, I have a half marathon exactly two weeks later. I drive to Seneca and decide that I'll run the Seneca to Cherokee 8 mile loop and then add on as necessary. It's pretty hilly.<br /><br />I started running and felt good. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. I gradually kept picking up the pace a little until I settled in to an 8:15ish pace. I maintained up the hills and felt strong. I couldn't stop smiling. <br /><br />I got to the half way point of the loop and decided that I would add on some miles there (an out and back). This continued to be hilly and I just wanted to keep running out. I ran all the way to the University of Louisville before turning around. Continuous rolling hills.<br /><br />I haven't felt that good in a while. Everything seemed to be perfect. Maybe it was the sunshine, maybe it was just my day. But, I'll take it again.<br /><br />13.1 miles - 1:48:28<br /><br />There wa a time when I couldn't have dreamt of racing a 1:48, let alone running it on an easy long run.<br /><br />Next up Clearwater Half. :)All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-9680842948219240372012-01-05T06:17:00.003-05:002012-01-05T06:21:43.350-05:00A Step in my Own ShoesWith January 22nd right around the corner and knowing how my training has been - good, but not great - I decided to take a step in my own shoes this month.<br /><br />What does that mean?<br /><br />I printed out my training log from January 2011 and decided that at minimum, I will do exactly what I did last year. I ran well at Clearwater, so I'm hoping that this provides similiar results. I'm not naive enough to think that it will, but I feel like I have a good base and just needed a little direction. I was running really well last year at this point and I think if I can hit the same mileage and simliar paces, it may just give me the confidence that I need. <br /><br />Monday - 2011: 2 miles easy, 2 tempo, 2 easy (Middle 2 were in 14:28) - Easy avg. pace 8:53<br />Monday - 2012: 2 miles easy, 2 tempo, 2 easy (Middle 2 in 14:33) - Easy avg. pace 8:32<br /><br />Tuesday - 2011: 7 miles easy - 59:07<br />Tuesday - 2011: 7 miles easy --> I had dinner obligations and wanted to be done: 54:43<br /><br />Next up, mile repeats . . . 2011 (6:41, 6:37, 6:41) I'm not so sure that I'm going to beat that one.All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-41252481622987468182012-01-01T14:46:00.002-05:002012-01-01T14:56:04.092-05:00New Year!I've had a very eventful 2011. I didn't quite hit all of my <a href="http://atouchofjaime.blogspot.com/2011/01/2011.html">running goals</a> for 2011, but I did have a very productive year. I ran some great races, got married, moved to Louisville KY and took on a new position with the company that I've been with for the past 4 1/2 years. This year has definitely had it's ups and downs - the move hit me pretty hard, but overall, it was a year to remember. <br /><br />As we begin 2012, I feel very blessed. I have a husband that I love very much, a job that I enjoy and that gives me great opportunity and running. I survived 2011 injury free and still whole heartedly love to run. I still want to PR. I still believe I'm capable of running faster. I still want to train harder so that I can race and see what I am actually made of. But, I think I've finally found a balance in my running and life that I've missed for a while.<br /><br />I ran almost 1200 miles in 2011 which doesn't come close to the 1600+ miles I ran in 2010. But, I'll take it. I even finished the year yesterday afternoon with a treadmill 10 miler in 1:18:56. I was at exactly 25:00 at mile 3 and decided to keep picking up the pace until mile 10. I ran the last 7 in 53:56. My ipod died at 28 minutes and I was too stubborn to walk upstairs to get David's ipod that I ran the next 50 minutes without music. :)<br /><br />So, so long 2011 and cheers to 2012. Next race up: <a href="http://atouchofjaime.blogspot.com/2011/01/clearwater-half-marathon-rr.html">Clearwater Half Marathon on Jan. 23rd.</a> I can only hope it goes as well as it did last year.<br /><br />XOXOAll Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-82512476393401650432011-11-11T12:24:00.006-05:002011-11-12T22:50:52.405-05:00New York City Marathon: Race Report<div>I'm sure you've all noticed that I haven't really been around that much lately. It's not for my lack of running or lack of passion for the sport. Ever since we moved to Louisville, I've been slammed. I took a new position with the company, in a new department, and things have kind of been crazy. Good crazy. But, crazy nonetheless. Let's just say that there have been some 12-13 hour workdays each week. I love the new job, but I love running more. I've kept running, but my mileage has suffered.<br /><br />In August, I ran one 15 miler. Since then, my longest run has been a 10 miler - and to be quite honest, I probably only did that every other weekend. During the week, I'd run 3-4 times - 5-7 milers. I stopped doing speed work, but kept up my pace. My average pace on all of my runs was between 7:45-8:15.<br /><br />I could tell I was getting stronger and still running well ... But, with a long run of only 10 miles, I wasn't so sure how my body would handle the full marathon. I thought that I could probably pull off a decent half, but I wasn't so sure about a full. In fact, I was kind of concerned about even attempting the full.<br /><br />But, I did it. I planned the trip and was so excited to see Penny! I analyzed past blogs and training cycles and realized that I am SUCH a better runner now in so many ways, but that I just didn't have the distance. So, with 9 days to go, I decided to convince myself that I was superwoman. Yes, superwoman! :)<br /><br />Since I opted to go on vacation and only run a 5 miler as my long run 3 weeks before the race and then with 2 weeks to go decided to race a 4K (FUN - 2nd overall female), I decided with one week to go that I should run 10 miles again. I had convinced myself that I was running the NYC marathon no matter the pain. I was good through 10 miles - so, I thought worse case I'd be struggling through the second half.<br /><br />Goal - have fun! Try to run the entire time. Use this run to get back in shape :)<br /><br />The time before the race flew by. I had so much time chatting and hanging with Penny and Keri that I really kind of forgot that we were running a marathon. On the outside, I was reminding everyone of the training that I hadn't done. But, on the inside, I was convincing myself that I had been training for 4 years (which I have been running regularly for 4 years now) for the race and that the past 12 weeks didn't offset that!<br /><br />We jumped up and down, sang outloud and smiled a lot. Before we knew it, the race started.<br /><br />The first mile was a little insane. Technically, I walked during the first quarter mile of this race. We couldn't go. There were so many people. Penny and I managed to stay together and crank out a 9:09. Once we got to the top of the bridge and started going down, I could tell Penny was in a lot of pain. My body was wanting to go; however, I was scared. It was early on and I didn't know how my body would handle everything. We ran a 8:14 for mile 2.<br /><br />Coming off the bridge was nice. Brooklyn was sunny and welcoming. I had already tossed my arm warmers - which means that it really was hot because I wouldn't just part with those bad boys!!<br /><br />I decided early on that I needed to take care of my body - as in an over the top kind of way! I was asking a lot out of it and I needed to fuel early and often. So, that's exactly what I did. They had gatorade and water stops every mile from mile marker 3-24. I took gatorade or water, but mostly just gatorade at every.single.stop!! I ran through them all and it slowed me down some, but I drank it! :) I also gelled every 4 miles. In the past, I've only gelled every 7 miles.<br /><br />I ran through the 5K time at 26:45. I had lost Penny right around this time. I kept trying to look back. I was praying for her and her foot ...<br /><br />My pace hovered around the 8:15ish mark for a while. I was just taking it all in. I was trying to be cautious and just enjoy myself. I was very anxious for what was to come and just so happy to be running the NYC Marathon!!<br /><br />10K time - 52:21<br /><br />15K time - 1:18:15<br /><br />From mile 9-10, I decided to high five every single kid. It made me smile even more. I was feeling good and just kept talking to myself. Literally at least 20 times per mile I would keep repeating "You are so strong. You're determined, Jaime. You're stubborn. Today is your day and no one is taking it away from you! Strong!! Believe!! You are so passionate about running. You've worked 4 years for today -you've got this. Then, I would repeat "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." This was seriously on constant repeat all day!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g1OzvqeWrbE/Tr87V_OdTLI/AAAAAAAAAOs/bflO4EtfDMs/s1600/nycjaimerunningwithboys.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674319304445480114" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g1OzvqeWrbE/Tr87V_OdTLI/AAAAAAAAAOs/bflO4EtfDMs/s320/nycjaimerunningwithboys.jpg" /></a><br />I remember hitting mile 10 at 1:23:xx and being elated. I kept getting faster and kept feeling better!! I think this is about the time that the song cheers for the freakin' weekend song came on. That made me smile :)<br /><br />I kept cruising through Brooklyn and as I knew that the half way point would come on the Brooklyn bridge. I hit the half way point, still feeling good, in 1:48:58.<br /><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rAjkrY64uMM/Tr87Cx1N36I/AAAAAAAAANw/u09kJVs4y4k/s1600/nycjaimehalfway2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674318974432436130" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rAjkrY64uMM/Tr87Cx1N36I/AAAAAAAAANw/u09kJVs4y4k/s320/nycjaimehalfway2.jpg" /></a><br />It's funny. This was my sixth marathon. #3, #4 and #5 all had a goal of sub 3:40. This is the first time I came through the half way point ahead of that 1:50 goal - and I wasn't even stressing over time. I still didn't let myself think ahead .. I was just being strong and running in the moment. I started letting myself go here. I'd think ahead to the next gel or think it 2 mile increments. Like, if you can make it two more miles, then you only have 11 left. You can do anything for 11 miles. You know, that kind of talk.</p><br /><div></div><br /><div>I hit 15 - still feeling great.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>25K - 2:13:04</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I hit 16 - still feeling great despite the two mile bridge into Manhattan. Funny enough, I rememebered every single step of this race from 2009 - except that bridge. I remember that bridge not being so bad. It was long and hilly and kind of rough. But, I pushed and knew wait awaited me .. Manhattan! I can't even describe this moment. There have got to be very few moments in life that top coming off of that bridge and into Manhattan. I took out my ipod and listened to the crowd and to "New York" play so loudly.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>I started picking up the pace. I don't have my garmin on me now, but the next 5 miles were all between 7:44 and 8:05.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>This was the first time I started looking ahead, too. I figured that even if I crashed, I wouldn't stop and so worse case that mean 10 minute miles. My predicition at mile 16 (with 10 ten minute miles): 3:53. Knowing I had run a 3:56 in 2009, I was elated .. and that probably pushed me even more.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>At 18, I predicted again.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>30K - 2:42:08</div><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5_dg8SpE-w8/Tr892doFEhI/AAAAAAAAAPE/HstI5ZqJQYY/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2Bnycjaimeendnear.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674322061385077266" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5_dg8SpE-w8/Tr892doFEhI/AAAAAAAAAPE/HstI5ZqJQYY/s320/Copy%2Bof%2Bnycjaimeendnear.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>19 and 20 were great. 20 is a huge milestone. I continued to count down the time until I'd finish each time predicitng a little quicker. I'd start to wonder when I was going to completely crash knowing that it could happen any second but tried really hard not to let my mind go there. </div><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Around 22, I saw Keri and her dad. Keri was very encouraging as I ran past them. I kept going ... until Mile 23. At 23, the wall came. I felt like I was crawling I was running so slow. But, I was determined to keep running and not give up. I knew it was 5K left. Everytime I looked at my Garmin, I was somehow mustering a 9:10-9:15 pace. I was content with that to say the least. 23 and 24 were happy miles. We were in Central Park and approaching the finish line. But, 23 and 24 were long miles, too. I knew once I reached 25, I could do it! One mile ... yes! :)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I tried picking up the pace a little at 25. In NYC, this actually is possible. The crowds are unbelieveable at this point that you can't help but smile and pick up the pace. I just love finishing the NYC Marathon and I'd dreamt of running this last mile again ever since I finished in 2009. There are few moments in life that will top that feeling!! The signs continued to count down and I just tried passing people :) 1/2 mile ... 400m ... 300m ... 200m ... 100m ... Finished!</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gww622UTa1w/Tr87DUgmmMI/AAAAAAAAAOU/lgtySQFrzCI/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2Bnycjaimeendnear.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674318983741216962" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gww622UTa1w/Tr87DUgmmMI/AAAAAAAAAOU/lgtySQFrzCI/s320/Copy%2Bof%2Bnycjaimeendnear.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>I crossed the finish line completely spent with the largest smile on my face. I stopped my watch. </div><br /><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div>26.45 miles 3:41:08</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I realized around mile 17 that I had lost almost 2 1/2 minutes of signal on the bridge into Manhattan. So, I'd say since my time was 3:43:36 - I probably ran a good 26.8 miles.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TpyVLZbF2yc/Tr87C8-vauI/AAAAAAAAAN4/c57YIOHkr28/s1600/nycjaimemedal.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674318977425173218" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TpyVLZbF2yc/Tr87C8-vauI/AAAAAAAAAN4/c57YIOHkr28/s320/nycjaimemedal.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Official time: 26.2 miles: 3:43:36</div><br />Passion. Stubbornness. Determination. Belief. Call it whatever you want, but it was my day :)<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-17870144844735002652011-11-09T07:24:00.004-05:002011-11-09T07:37:36.218-05:00New York City MarathonI'm back from NYC and I'm back to reality. NYC proved to not disappoint - even with this being my second marathon there. I continue to be in love with Empire State and continue to be humbled by the marathon. It's definitely an unpredictable race because despite your training anything can happen. On Sunday, all of the stars aligned for me, and I ran a 3:43:36. A full recap will be posted soon. Until then, here are some pictures to enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gKDsbk51pJk/Trpy3nFInWI/AAAAAAAAANk/1wpJovTcq7w/s1600/nyc6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672972980335451490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gKDsbk51pJk/Trpy3nFInWI/AAAAAAAAANk/1wpJovTcq7w/s320/nyc6.jpg" border="0" /></a> Penny and I at the Finish Line the day before. It took us several hours to figure out that the finish line clock was the actual time of day :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YkQ07lrJlDo/TrpyyAPzCEI/AAAAAAAAANU/6yKZ2Hj4u9U/s1600/nyc5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672972884011845698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YkQ07lrJlDo/TrpyyAPzCEI/AAAAAAAAANU/6yKZ2Hj4u9U/s320/nyc5.jpg" border="0" /></a> My race day outfit.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HCff1mKsPTc/Trpyx3K1wKI/AAAAAAAAANM/ATbhTDtQ5lA/s1600/nyc4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672972881575133346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HCff1mKsPTc/Trpyx3K1wKI/AAAAAAAAANM/ATbhTDtQ5lA/s320/nyc4.jpg" border="0" /></a> Views from the Ferry<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lrkimRfBmv8/TrpyxvCa_WI/AAAAAAAAANA/vUV9fQg-mjc/s1600/nyc3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672972879392341346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lrkimRfBmv8/TrpyxvCa_WI/AAAAAAAAANA/vUV9fQg-mjc/s320/nyc3.jpg" border="0" /></a> More Views from the Ferry<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2TI84gJoVe8/Trpyxc_cbGI/AAAAAAAAAM4/yHgKgLAMPJY/s1600/nyc2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672972874548014178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2TI84gJoVe8/Trpyxc_cbGI/AAAAAAAAAM4/yHgKgLAMPJY/s320/nyc2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Statue of Liberty - view from the Ferry<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JzY5vx3KA1o/TrpyxPF5gOI/AAAAAAAAAMo/cIkDQwAmskI/s1600/nyc1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672972870816989410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 166px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JzY5vx3KA1o/TrpyxPF5gOI/AAAAAAAAAMo/cIkDQwAmskI/s320/nyc1.jpg" border="0" /></a> This seemed to be the trend all weekend :)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>More to come!!!<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-42308470566642160462011-07-11T16:09:00.002-04:002011-07-11T16:15:46.914-04:00New York City: Week 3 of 20 "Quality vs. Quantity"What a crazy week! My schedule continues to get more and more hectic. One more week of my 35 minute commute and boy am I happy about that! I love everything about where I'm living, but knowing that I'll be able to start running in the morning again makes me one happy girl! :) These lunch time runs are exhausting, not too mention I am hating the treadmill. Due to the 95 degree + heat (hello Summer in KY), I'm really having no other option.<br /><br />My mileage was down this week and I was really hard on myself and upset that I didn't hit the 38 miles that I had wanted to. Instead of continually beating myself up, I made a vow to myself that I would make sure that they runs I was able to run were of quality!!<br /><br />Here's how the week went:<br /><br />Monday - OFF<br /><br />Tuesday - 7 miles in 54:44<br />Shoulders/Tris/Bis/Abs<br /><br />Wednesday - 5.2 miles in 41:20<br />Legs/Abs<br /><br />Thursday - No run :( Ran out of time at lunch<br />Chest/Back/Abs<br /><br />Friday - 7 miles in 54:47<br /><br />Saturday - 1 mile in 8:45 + 30 minutes of cross training<br /><br />Sunday - 10 miles in 1:18:38<br /><br />Total Mileage: 30.2 miles<br /><br />It's still early and I'm hoping to INCREASE my mileage majorly ... but, all things considered, I'll take this week. I can tell I'm getting stronger :)<br /><br />XOXOAll Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-67803984715149179022011-07-05T17:05:00.002-04:002011-07-05T17:19:40.432-04:00NYC: Week 2 of 20 - Done.This also marked week 2 of me getting my butt in the weight room. Like hard core weight room. I have three girlfriends at work that go to the gym everyday from 12-1 to lift. I've always wanted to add more lifting, but can never find anyone that can workout with my schedule. The lift, without break and with lots of reps! Just like I like it -My heart beats fast, my muscles get worn out and I leave feeling accomplished and all sweaty!<br /><br />Funny enough, NYC training also started two weeks ago. With week one going almost as well as I could have imagined, it was only a matter of time before the lifting and running caught up with me. For this particular week, it was Friday.<br /><br />Monday - OFF (running) - shoulders, bi's and tri's<br /><br />Tuesday - 7.5 miles (dead garmin) + legs (thinks squats and lunges and leg press)<br /><br />Wednesday - 7 miles in 58:18 + chest and back<br /><br />Thursday - My own version of track - 4 miles worth of 4 minutes easy, 1 minute fast My easy pace averaged around 8:20 while my one minute sprints were all between 5:32-5:49 pace. This was a fun way to get some turnover without running crazy intervals on the track. Love track, but not solo track. Still working on that one. + more legs<br /><br />Friday - Didn't get to leave in time to get my run finished before I met the ladies at the gym. Ran 1 mile (instead of 7); then lifted shoulders, bi's and tri's. David wanted wine after work and I couldn't resist :( On top of that, my legs were exhausted!! So, I took the rest of the day off.<br /><br />Saturday - 3 miles in 25:02<br /><br />Sunday - 11 miles in 1:38:49 (8:59 pace). Holy hills (mountains). We were at the lake house for the weekend. When my first two miles were 9:19 and 9:34, I quickly decided to turn my watch upside down and not look at it. My legs HURT. The hills were so tough. I decided to chalk up the pace and just try to reap the benefits of hill training! Somehow, I finished strong and it brought my average down. <br /><br />Total - 33.5 miles (was supposed to be 39 miles)<br /><br />I'll still call it a success. I even had a GREAT tempo run today to start off Week 3.All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-29164405418983230942011-06-29T07:22:00.002-04:002011-06-29T07:24:30.918-04:00No New NewsNothing out of the ordinary to report here, just wanting to check in ...<br /><br />Louisville is still hilly and on most days has only grey skies. Yesterday, I was able to sneak in a 7.5-8 (Garmin was dead) mile run in the sun!! This made me smile.<br /><br />I've been working out at lunch (lifting weights) with three other girls from work. I'm happy that I'm reforming this habit and have some ladies to hold me accountable.<br /><br />Otherwise, I've been working a TON of hours.<br /><br />Tell me something fun to make me smile on this beautiful Wednesday!!All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-45369264904786196502011-06-26T18:51:00.002-04:002011-06-26T19:00:07.996-04:00NYC: 1 week down, 19 to go!Week 1 is in the books and it was a success. For the first four weeks, I'm building my base back up. Here's how the week went:<br /><br />Monday: Off<br />Tuesday: 7 miles - 58:17 (8:20 pace)<br />Wednesday: 7 miles - 59:29 (8:30 pace)<br />Thursday: 4 miles - 33:12 (8:18 pace) --> This run also had 2 400m sprints in the middle of it.<br />Friday: 7 miles - 56:17 (8:02 pace)<br />Saturday: 3 miles - 24:39 (8:13 pace)<br />Sunday: 10 miles - 1:24:36 (8:28 pace)<br /><br />Total for the week: 38 miles<br /><br />I was pretty sore on Wednesday and Thursday, but by Friday I was feeling really good! Suprisingly good. That carried over to my easy 3 miler on Saturday, too! Both Friday and Saturday I ran when it was probably 80 degrees out.<br /><br />This morning, I set out for my 10 miler and was very tired. I didn't even wake up until 9:15AM and then managed to lay around and drink coffee and watch tv until around 11:30. When I finally got out the door, I just wasn't into it, but was determined to finish and complete my long run. I ran through the neighborhood and somehow managed to find 10 miles. I climbed many hills and even one mountain. I kept telling myself that this was hilly than NYC and would be good training. I didn't let myself look at my Garmin for the first six miles. <br /><br />Overall, I'm very pleased with my week! 19 more to go!All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-67601030709638467522011-06-23T07:23:00.002-04:002011-06-23T07:27:34.675-04:00The hardest part is the first step ...I dreaded my run yesterday from the moment I woke up! I was incredibly sore and tired. When lunch time finally came, it was drizzling and I found myself still unmotivated. I changed clothes, hopped on the treadmill and knew it was going to be a long 7 miles. Within .1 miles, I knew that I didn't have the mental strength for almost an hour-long run on the treadmill. So, despite the drizzly rain, I headed outdoors reminding myself that it was an "easy" run and that the goal was to go easy and to complete the distance.<br /><br />After a mile, my legs started to warm up and my calves loosened up and felt almost normal. I never looked at my watch until the last mile. The rain felt amazing and my lunch time run left me refreshed the rest of the day! :)<br /><br />It's true, no matter how bad I've ever not wanted to run, I've never regret a run once finished!<br /><br />7 miles - 59:29 (Day 2 of NYC training)<br /><br />PS: Check out <a href="http://www.amandavanvoorhisphotography.com/">www.amandavanvoorhisphotography.com</a> for my wedding pictures preview. Love love love!!!All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-45723895599656288232011-06-22T07:17:00.003-04:002011-06-22T07:23:19.015-04:0020 Weeks Until NYC . . .For the next four weeks, I'm re-building my base. I never quite lost my base, but now I have a schedule and am not cutting my self any slack. No more saying "It doesn't really matter if you sleep in today," because it does. The truth is NYC is 20 weeks away. My plan is to run 38 miles, 39 miles, 38 miles, 42 miles for the next four weeks so that I can begin NYC training with a bang!!<br /><br />I'm excited to have a schedule to follow again, though a little nervous. I'm trying something completely new this time and am writing my own schedule. I feel like I have a pretty good understanding of what I need to be successful. That, along with a lot of research and reading, should help me put together the perfect plan for NYC.<br /><br />I'm trying something new this time around - Sunday long runs instead of Saturday. I'm not a stay up all night kind of girl on Friday's but I figured with moving to a new city and working full days on Fridays now, it will be good to cut myself a little slack on Saturday AM. That way, I can make plans for Friday nights, too! It's not like I have a group of people meeting me on Saturday mornings anymore :( I'll have to have all of my online friends help keep me accountable! That, and daily calls/emails to Penny :)<br /><br />I joined the gym yesterday but I'm hoping for some sunshine today! It's been grey skies and raining since I moved to Louisville. I'd love a little blue skies. Please!!<br /><br />XOXOAll Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-36712387823092304022011-06-20T12:28:00.004-04:002011-06-20T12:36:03.405-04:00Married!!<div>I have so many updates to give you - most importantly 1) I'm married and 2) I moved to Louisville, KY. And, while 3) NYC Marathon is 20 weeks away, I'm still more excited about #1 and #2. No worries, though ... I've been running. But, for now, let's talk about the wedding!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Everything (minus the fact that I was diagnosed with bronchitis six days prior) was perfect!!! David and I flew into Key West and had a very small ceremony on the beach. We'll celebrate in a few months with a reception, but for now we're enjoying the fact that we were able to run away to get married. I won't give you too many details, but will share some photos that Penny was able to take on her phone! I'm dying to get the professional pictures back!! Until then ....</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r_eyOVH5DXg/Tf92baWx9HI/AAAAAAAAAMI/62wwz1xKq2Q/s1600/wedding5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620341073285084274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r_eyOVH5DXg/Tf92baWx9HI/AAAAAAAAAMI/62wwz1xKq2Q/s320/wedding5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qwfwNngZP0A/Tf92a3f-nDI/AAAAAAAAAMA/oKFbK_rS4gI/s1600/wedding4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620341063928421426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qwfwNngZP0A/Tf92a3f-nDI/AAAAAAAAAMA/oKFbK_rS4gI/s320/wedding4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VPkkblrgzxQ/Tf92ayTXQwI/AAAAAAAAAL4/QeYrp2go8jE/s1600/wedding3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620341062533333762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VPkkblrgzxQ/Tf92ayTXQwI/AAAAAAAAAL4/QeYrp2go8jE/s320/wedding3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-soAo49OAros/Tf92alM5Y4I/AAAAAAAAALw/xZVlaDFyzIQ/s1600/wedding2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620341059016549250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-soAo49OAros/Tf92alM5Y4I/AAAAAAAAALw/xZVlaDFyzIQ/s320/wedding2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--ukfhGAxo0M/Tf92aen3M6I/AAAAAAAAALo/37-SxIToXKg/s1600/wedding1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620341057250603938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--ukfhGAxo0M/Tf92aen3M6I/AAAAAAAAALo/37-SxIToXKg/s320/wedding1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MlqNnH8qmQY/Tf92jG_4GHI/AAAAAAAAAMg/ZIuO2XqZfGE/s1600/wedding8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620341205527697522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MlqNnH8qmQY/Tf92jG_4GHI/AAAAAAAAAMg/ZIuO2XqZfGE/s320/wedding8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SSAMsxSsgIQ/Tf92i_FyfOI/AAAAAAAAAMY/-CzS8zr9l3A/s1600/wedding7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620341203405012194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SSAMsxSsgIQ/Tf92i_FyfOI/AAAAAAAAAMY/-CzS8zr9l3A/s320/wedding7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6rcF6jYZ1lo/Tf92it4RGII/AAAAAAAAAMQ/8xy6igQnRhk/s1600/wedding6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620341198784895106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6rcF6jYZ1lo/Tf92it4RGII/AAAAAAAAAMQ/8xy6igQnRhk/s320/wedding6.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-89337122235338027672011-06-02T10:15:00.003-04:002011-06-02T10:25:15.651-04:00So much going on ...I have a lot of updates, but at the same time, I feel like I'm still missing so much information. There is a reason I haven't posted in a while as I have so much going on in my life. For now, I will share the following:<div><ul><li>Last Monday I found out that the company I work for is closing down the Tampa office. They are transferring the employees back to Louisville, KY. Lots of decisions to be made asap!</li><li>Last Saturday, I ran a 5K in Brevard, NC and I won overall female. There were 86 females and 157 total runners. I was 1/86 (females) and 12/157 (total runners). I climbed 394 feet total and it was the hardest race of my life. I won with a 22:21. No joke. The most important part of this race was that I ran it with my 11 year old brother, Dakota. He won his age group with a 28:03. He didn't walk at all. I'm so proud of him. I almost walked up those mountains myself!</li><li>My little sister, Morgan, got married last Saturday. She was so beautiful and it was so nice to spend the weekend with my family!</li><li>I got back from NC late Monday and had a great wine date w/my favorite Penny! :) Before I let myself enjoy the wine, I ran 5 easy miles w/an average pace of 7:58.</li><li>Got fitted for my wedding dress on Tuesday! :)</li><li>Went to track on Wednesday to see everyone and for my sanity. Opted to run in my own group and not worry about time. The last thing I need right now is a breakdown because I can't hit my target paces. I love running and need to keep it that way. The workout was 1200 1200 400 1200 1200. I ran 5:07 5:05 93 5:05 4:55 My normal group's goal times were: 4:54 for the 1200's and 93 for the 400. All things considered, I'm more than okay with how I ran.</li><li>I've spent countless hours with David weighing all of our options .... </li><li>I ran 5.3 miles with the group this morning which included one parking garage for hills.</li><li>Got my marriage license today.</li><li>Going to Busch Gardens today. Need to get use out of my annual pass.</li><li>Need beach time this weekend.</li><li>Dress Fitting #2 on Sunday</li><li>Birthday on Monday</li><li>Packing for Key West on Tuesday</li><li>Leaving for Key West on Wednesday</li><li>Getting married on Friday</li><li>Getting back to Tampa on Sunday</li><li>Possibly moving on Monday or Tuesday ....</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div>So, there you go ... I may not be online so much over the next two or three weeks, but I will have wedding pictures for you soon after that! I'll be reading all of your posts, but please forgive me if I do not comment!</div><div><br /></div><div>Everything happens for a reason! Trying to remain positive with all of these changes! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>XOXO</div><div>Jaime</div>All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-33315696175615765512011-05-20T12:22:00.003-04:002011-05-20T13:12:04.547-04:00Track AttackI had the most amazing track workout on Wednesday night - really, I've had an amazing week of running.<br /><br /><br />I opted to sleep in Wednesday and go to night track. I prefer running in the AM, mostly because of the heat but also because I have such a solid group of running friends. I was extremely tired all of Tuesday and even though I went to bed early that night, I decided that I didn't want to spend the rest of my week exhausted, so I slept in.<br /><br /><br />The track workout Wednesday night was: 1200 6x400 1200<br /><br /><br />Goal Times: 4:54 - 95 - 4:54<br /><br />We were told not to push the 400's since we only received a minute of rest after each 400. Also, we were to hit or exceed whatever time we ran the first 1200 in.<br /><br /><br />My times - 4:49 95 93 94 94 94 94 4:41<br /><br /><br />I felt so good that I was able to finish strong!! Love when that happens!!<br /><br /><br />Rest of the Week -<br /><br /><br />Monday (lunch)- 7 easy at 8:43 pace<br />Tuesday (AM) - 5 easy at 8:08 pace<br />Wednesday (PM)- Track<br />Thursday (AM) - 5 easy at 8:41 pace<br /><br /><br />Tomorrow, I'm heading back to the trails!! :)All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-33472669492413946472011-05-16T08:37:00.003-04:002011-05-16T08:51:35.271-04:00Miles for Moffit 5 miler: RRI could make this very short and simple and summarize my race in one sentence: 5 milers are hard!!<br /><br />But, I'll give you a little more fo a run down on how it went . . .<br /><br />After babysitting my favorite little FL baby on Friday night, I got about 5 hours of sleep. I woke up and had less than 15 minutes to get ready. UGH! I hate being rushed. I quickly got dressed and ready and met some friends to carpool with to the race.<br /><br />We warmed up for nearly 2 miles and got ready to run. My only race goal was to start around 7:15's and try to hold on. I really didn't want to start too fast. Knowing my half pace is 7:20, I thought I could aim for a little faster, but I still have this terrible fear of starting too fast!!<br /><br />Jen and I started off together - which was the plan! We were going to start together and see what happened. We came across mile 1 in 6:59. We laughed at the fact that we were talking and running sub 7:00 minute miles. Mile 2 was a little harder, but we kept pace: 6:56<br /><br />Somewhere around mile 2.5, I dropped back off of Jen. I couldn't keep up with her and my biggest fear had suddenly come true. I had in fact started too quickly! 2.5 more miles of running is hard on tired lungs and legs! :) I let her go, but kept her in sight. I tried to stay positive and tried not to let anyone pass me. I just wanted to hold on and not completely die. I crossed mile 3 with a split of 7:15.<br /><br />Funny enough, there were rolling hills. We kept going up and down them on the last two miles. I told myself when I had two miles left that I could run 8:20's and finish under 38 minutes. I was okay with this ... or, well I tricked myself expecting this, so I was elated when I hit mile 4 in 7:16.<br /><br />My saving grace was a short little out and back section that they added around mile 3.5-4ish. I like out and back's in short races because you can distract yourself and count the runners ahead of you! I wanted to see how Jen was doing and I wanted to see how many females were ahead of me. I was surprised to only count 6 females in front of Jen. There were two girls in between us (but they were close and I knew I'd get them).<br /><br />I kept trying to pick up the pace, but I couldn't. The two girls were merely inches in front of me but I couldn't muster up enough energy to pass them. They were older and I knew they weren't in my age group. Then, something happened. With about half a mile left, I started yelling at myself! I kept telling myself that I'd be so upset if I didn't pass them. It was going to hurt either way and I just needed to push a little harder. So, I did. I picked up the pace and pushed pass them!! Mile 5: 7:11<br /><br />Of course, there were quite a few turns and I don't always run the best tangents, so my final home stretch sprint - :21 (.06 miles) - 5:40 pace.<br /><br />I crossed the finish line completely exhausted. I looked at my Garmin and in complete disbelief, it said: 36:00:94 I told everyone that I ran a 35:59 and prayed that I stopped it a little late. Sadly, the final results had me at just that: 36:00. I wish it would have read 36:01 or 35:59. 36:00 just sounds too approximate. Oh well.<br /><br />Garmin Results:<br />5.06 miles: 36:00<br />7:07 pace<br /><br />Official Results<br />5.0 miles: 36:00<br />7:12 pace<br /><br />2/85 - age group<br />8/556 - females<br /><br />7:12 paceAll Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-233821642085611172011-05-12T12:56:00.000-04:002011-05-15T21:58:18.480-04:00Reality Check!<div>I am tired. I missed my run this morning due to sleeping in. But, it was worth it. It wasn't easy and it was a lot different than what I am used to after work, but last night I babysat Charlotte while my friends, Emily and Justin, went to a concert. We had her from 6:30-11:30. Since, I'm usually without child and in bed by 10PM, this was an adjustment. But, I can see why it's so worth it. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>David was so sweet when he got home around 8:30PM. He let me take a bath and wouldn't let me make his dinner plate. He was so helpful and stayed awake with me and Charlotte the entire time. When Charlotte got fussy, he held her and rocked her. So sweet. Makes me fall even more in love . . . </div><br /><div></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PaY3y00_bsw/TcwSxlPxxZI/AAAAAAAAALc/W_Wd4sYhjec/s1600/jaimeandcharlotte.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605876279190603154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PaY3y00_bsw/TcwSxlPxxZI/AAAAAAAAALc/W_Wd4sYhjec/s320/jaimeandcharlotte.jpg" border="0" /></a>All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-87858662904169336522011-05-11T11:37:00.002-04:002011-05-11T11:47:34.401-04:00Redemption TrackI almost didn't wake up this morning! I was so tired and my fiance finally got back after being away for work since Friday morning. The bed was so warm and it was just screaming for me to stay in. Yesterday's "easy" 5 miler (8:35, 8:22, 8:18, 8:11, 7:44) was tough. My legs were still tired from the trails and it was not even the slightest bit easy. I tried reasoning with myself that I am racing a 5 miler on Saturday and that could count as my speed workout for the week. Afterall, track on tired legs is not any fun at all. But, something inside of me knew I'd be so upset with myself for the rest of the day. So, I did what any good runner would do . . . I got out of bed!<br /><br />4:45AM is so early. It never becomes normal. Some mornings it is easier to wake up than other mornings, but it's still early!<br /><br />I got to track not sure how my legs would feel and did a little warm up mile. Felt okay! :) When, I went to check the workout, this is what I saw: (800m - 1 minute rest - 800m) 2 minute rest x 3 times<br /><br />In English: 800m - 1 minute rest - 800m - 2 minutes rest - 800m - 1 minute rest - 800m - 2 minutes rest - 800m - 1 minute rest - 800m<br /><br />Goal Times: 3:18, 3:14, 3:18, 3:14, 3:18, 3:14<br />No matter how fast we ran the first, we had to run the second 800m of that set 4 seconds faster. The goal was to pace the first and then learn to pick it up after only one minute rest.<br /><br />My immediate thoughts - AAHHH! Though I love 800's, I know that the one minute in between flies. We usually get two minutes between all. We did this <a href="http://atouchofjaime.blogspot.com/2011/03/bullet-points.html">workout</a> not even two months ago and it was my first track fail in a while.<br /><br />So, I decided I would not run repeats 1, 3 and 5 any faster than I needed. I thought of it as pacing and tried to convice myself that 3:18 was easy! It worked. Here's how I did:<br /><br />3:18 3:10 3:17 3:10 3:16 3:07<br /><br />Redemption sure is nice.<br /><br />So glad I didn't sleep in!!!All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-6003025291168034442011-05-08T09:31:00.002-04:002011-05-08T09:38:38.702-04:00Trails x 2 - My Kind of Weekend<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-btrIBs1x-e4/Tcaco0VN8JI/AAAAAAAAALM/z1SYsiHJC1c/s1600/trails.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 186px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-btrIBs1x-e4/Tcaco0VN8JI/AAAAAAAAALM/z1SYsiHJC1c/s320/trails.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604339011365499026" /></a><br />With the boy out of town for nearly 5 days, what's a girl to do?! I was in desperate need of some me time and some good running!! Probably not your average thought, but my idea of a good weekend was back to back trail runs with friends.<div><br /></div><div>I haven't run trails since I moved to FL (Jan. '10). It's been a while to say the least and I had forgotten how much I missed it. To say the least, it reminds me of home in Western North Carolina. It's basically where I learned to run!</div><div><br /></div><div>The trails are just so serene; so peaceful. There is something about running as the sun rises and hearing woodpeckers and birds chirp. The trails were narrow at times; sometimes rooty, sometimes sandy. The water was along side the trail for a lot of the run. So beautiful! We even saw two rather large white tailed deer this morning! I really can't describe it, but when I reflect back on it, I simply smile! I want to go back!</div><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday, we ran a 9.23 mile loop. This morning, we ran 7.65 miles. The times were slower and much more relaxed but I was reminded of my love for running this weekend. It was nice to run through the woods at my own pace, on my own time! It was nice to take everything in and enjoy the company of great friends. I have a feeling that the trails will be visited much more often in my future! </div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6fIBJNfB8FA/TcacoxC5DEI/AAAAAAAAALU/5NXu5XrmAcA/s1600/trails2.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 259px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6fIBJNfB8FA/TcacoxC5DEI/AAAAAAAAALU/5NXu5XrmAcA/s320/trails2.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604339010483326018" /></a>All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-39601604412932496472011-05-04T11:51:00.002-04:002011-05-04T11:55:11.818-04:00Movin' On UpI thought last week was a fluke, but apparently my 6:06 mile now means that I have to continue to run with Group 4 at track. I've been in Group 4B for a little while now, so this means I'm movin' on up! This also means that I have to run even faster . . .<br /><br />This morning's workout was a tough one! 600 600 800 800 1000 1000<br /><br />After the 600's and 1000's, we did a slow 200m jog as our recovery. After the 800's, we received 2 minutes rest.<br /><br />Expected times - 93 seconds per lap - 6:12 pace<br /><br />My times -<br /><br />2:21<br />2:21<br />3:05<br />3:06<br />4:00<br />4:00<br /><br />Those 1000's were supposed to be in 3:52. They were tough!! But, if I exceeded my times on my first try than I would be ready to move up again. This group will definitely provide a challenge and I'm going to have to work for it, but I'm ready :)<br /><br />I still owe you a Bachelorette Party Post. I hope to have that up by the end of the week!!All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-69401348552420608912011-04-28T21:13:00.002-04:002011-04-28T21:30:02.905-04:00One Mile Work Race: RR6:30AM - Got to sleep in because I didn't have to run before work! :) Woke up after 7 hours of sleep and three glasses of wine. TIRED.<div><br /></div><div>8:00AM - COFFEE!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>10:00AM - Water and Clif Bar</div><div><br /></div><div>11:30AM - Water and 1/2 Clif Bar</div><div><br /></div><div>12:00PM - 1/2 mile warm up jog and lots of stretching</div><div><br /></div><div>12:15PM - My coach arrives!! We talk and he stretches me. It's 86 degrees out and so HOT!!!! I feel good and after <a href="http://atouchofjaime.blogspot.com/2011/04/400m-repeats.html">yesterday</a>, I knew exactly what that 89-91 pace/lap felt like. I also had a lot more confidence after completing the workout yesterday that my competitors would not be able to hang at that pace. :) </div><div><br /></div><div>12:30PM - We begin. Andrew takes off immediately and I don't stay with him. Adam stays right on my heels, almost tripping me twice. Adam and I exchange a few words during the first 200m. I tell him if he's going to pace off of me that he can't trip me. At the 200m, I feel great and we are at 41 seconds. Andrew is 3 seconds at least ahead of me. I decide to slow down knowing that he will die in due time.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hit the first lap in 88 seconds. I feel great and I can see Andrew slowing down. As I hit the 500m-ish mark, I pass Andrew like he's standing still :) All the meanwhile, Adam is still right on me.</div><div><br /></div><div>We hit lap two in 3:01. I can hear Adam breathing heavily. While tired, I know I can hold the pace. I'm just being patient waiting for Adam to fall off.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the home stretch to completing lap three, I feel Adam backing off a little. He's backing off and I still have energy left. Silly boys! I come across the 1200m mark in 4:35. I'm guessing I've got three seconds on Adam at this point but I'm not worried - not even the slightest!</div><div><br /></div><div>I continue running never looking back! I don't need to know where he is; I need to focus on my own race. As I round the last corner, I can see through the corner of my eyes that I have about 100m on Adam. I stride it out - never sprinting, yet still picking up the pace slightly. I cross the finish line in 6:06.</div><div><br /></div><div>Adam crossed 41 seconds later in 6:47. He had a rough last lap. :(</div><div><br /></div><div>We chat and congratulate each other and see Andrew walking with over 200m left. He continues to walk until the home stretch and finally finishes in 9:14.</div><div><br /></div><div>That 6:06 felt good and left me hungry for digging deep and training for speed. Especially, since I was basically running solo and in the 86 degree heat. I'm itching to break 6:00 and I know I have it in me! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>9:30PM - Packing. Leaving for JAX with <a href="http://runningwithpenny.blogspot.com/">Penny</a> at 7AM!! Our shirts: "Jaime's tying the knot .... So, BUY us a SHOT!!!"</div><div><br /></div><div>Weekend Recap w/Pictures next!!</div><div><br /></div><div>XOXO</div>All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-49898196653718917582011-04-28T09:27:00.003-04:002011-04-28T09:30:25.645-04:00400m repeatsI LOVE the 400m distance. I was a sprinter back in my high school days and everytime that we run 400's, it bring backs fond memories of the 400m dash!<br /><br />Wednesday morning's workout: 10x 400 w/a 1:15 rest in between. <br /><br />Expected time: 91<br /><br />With 90% humidity a the craziest wind for the entire home stretch, I didn't have too many factors on my side, but I still managed:<br /><br />91 91 90 90 90 91 90 90 89 87<br /><br />My quads hated me for the last 3.<br /><br />Today is the one mile challenge. I'll keep you posted! :)All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551560050918851392.post-1090442530619098392011-04-26T20:02:00.002-04:002011-04-26T20:07:42.053-04:00So excited!!<div><br /></div><div><br />Monday - Check<div><br /></div><div>Tuesday - Check</div><div><br /></div><div>Wednesday - Looking forward to track :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thursday - One Mile Challenge</div><div><br /></div><div>Friday - 8AM - Leaving for Jacksonville for my Bachelorette Party Weekend :) Need I say more?!</div><div><br /></div><div>Getting excited!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Beach Running + Partying w/the girls + Fun in the Sun (minus the boy)! ;)</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3_dU3YVU02Q/TbdeJryskxI/AAAAAAAAALE/SgEZcYgHbdE/s1600/DSC00715.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3_dU3YVU02Q/TbdeJryskxI/AAAAAAAAALE/SgEZcYgHbdE/s320/DSC00715.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600048182125695762" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Tu2jOKWXuzI/TbdeJeslMoI/AAAAAAAAAK8/p8uoTFoahPY/s1600/beachrunning.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Tu2jOKWXuzI/TbdeJeslMoI/AAAAAAAAAK8/p8uoTFoahPY/s320/beachrunning.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600048178610385538" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NX1I2VXhZSA/TbdeJS-IwnI/AAAAAAAAAK0/AUgL_F7J2Zo/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2Bjaiandpennybar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NX1I2VXhZSA/TbdeJS-IwnI/AAAAAAAAAK0/AUgL_F7J2Zo/s320/Copy%2Bof%2Bjaiandpennybar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600048175462793842" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>All Things Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06592591843731660125noreply@blogger.com5