Friday, July 1, 2011

June In Review

Yesterday I ran 5 miles with four .30 mile hill repeats thrown in the middle.  This tough workout brought my June training to an end. 

June started off quite nicely when I ran the LULA 5k with strep throat and managed to pull off a third place age group finish.
It turns out that I had more than strep throat.  In fact I was quite ill according to my doctor's findings.  I not only had strep but I also had an abscess on my throat.  I received this diagnosis the Monday after the 5K and was given strict orders not to run until Sunday.  I also left with some pretty hardcore antibiotics.  I was also advised to take probiotics and eat plenty of yogurt while on the meds.  I can honestly say I am still sick of yogurt and haven't eaten it since day 10 of my antibiotic.  The good news is that all of this rest turned out to be a blessing because, come Monday, June 13, I was more than ready to begin my Columbus Marathon training.

I will be finishing up week 3 of training on Sunday and so far things are going very well.  I also didn't hit 100 miles run in June; however I came pretty close even with taking a week off to get better.  I would call that a success.

June Stats

90.1-- running miles
0-- elliptical miles
0-- bike miles
55.8--  spinning class miles
145.9-- total miles
0 minutes-- rope skipping
156.8-- weight as of June 30, 2011
Current 2011 Stats
639.21-- running miles
17.8-- elliptical miles
.86-- bike miles
55.8--  spinning  class miles
713.67-- total miles
1 hour and 55 minutes-- rope skipping

Overall June was a good month and I'm looking forward to continuing my marathon training!!

Keep running, you're simply the best, and you inspire me!!

3 comments:

  1. Ooof! I'm glad to hear you're recovering and that you're feeling well rested to start marathon training! I was just thinking while I was at the gym yesterday that I should start jumping rope again.

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  2. Great job on your month! I started rope skipping a few months ago and only did it for like a week. I need to get a good jump rope and get back at it!

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  3. Wow! 3rd place finish even with being ill?? I run when I'm ill too even though I probably shouldn't. I'm stubborn!

    Great job!

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