Tuesday, February 26, 2008

 

The Unthinkable

Amy and I did about 3 miles in some sort of blizzardy, icy, slushy crap on Monday. I don't believe we saw another soul that wasn't in their car with the defrosters and windshield wipers going. Man does that make you feel tough! :D Neither one of us would have done this had we not put it on the calendar. I can certainly see the benefits of having a regular work out partner to be accountable. Thanks for getting me out there, Amy!! Can we pick 'em or what?





She also gave me a polite nudge on the Dam to Dam training. Between that and reviewing my February numbers, I'm ready to kick it up a notch. Most of you know, my dumb body does not allow me to run every day. I have to rest feet and hips and rest can turn into inactivity if I'm not careful so I've been doing more cross. And more cross while training for a race should only have benefits. I've tried elliptical, and jerk stair master and even shimmied into a suit and got back into the pool for serious laps.

But Tuesday, I did the unthinkable cross training.

***You may want to sit down.***

Tuesday I rode a bike for 7.55 miles.

OMG!OUCH!!

I always think it's hilarious when trying a new form of cardio, it's just slightly different muscles, and bam! instant fatigue.

Even though I could go run 7.55 miles, this amount on the bike just about killed me dead. That's right, I'm scary pathetic, and I'm just fessing up lest you were getting jealous about the good news I've been having. I get jealous every time I see splits below 10 (yes, I realize I have a low bar) and 17 mile bike rides and 30, 50, 100 pound weight losses. :P You are truly the inspiring and amazing ones. So, just for you all, I kept going for 35 minutes. I am where I am and next time it will be easier. And, I finally got to use a new tab (BIKING) on my spreadsheet!

What's next?? Nordic Tracking?? wink wink.

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# posted by Non-Runner Nancy @ 11:04 PM
Comments:
Good for you and Amy to get and at'em.....sounds like a "regular day in Ottawa", hahahaha,

Try the Elliptical, I love it...keeping do'n what you're do'n....when is your race???
# posted by Blogger Lily on the Road : February 27, 2008 11:37 AM
 
Cycling rocks :-) You are one tough cookie! WE already knew this!!
# posted by Blogger Wes : February 27, 2008 12:04 PM
 
Nice job toughing it out on the bike! Even if its painful now, biking is pretty easy on everything running tears apart; with the exception of IT bands.

Stick with it, the progress comes by the bucket when you start something new!
# posted by Blogger Doug : February 27, 2008 12:09 PM
 
You ran in that?!?! OMG Nanc!! You ladies soooo rock!!! Keep at the bike, it gets easier on the ole "lady parts" after awhile LOL
# posted by Blogger Marcy : February 27, 2008 12:29 PM
 
Maybe there is a benefit to a running partner! I can't believe you biked that far, I'm too much of a wuss..once the cross training pain starts in I run away.
# posted by Blogger Amanda : February 27, 2008 1:05 PM
 
That is crazy to go run in snow like that! You can get cold girl! LOL

Sounds like someone is on the way to a tri.......
# posted by Blogger J~Mom : February 27, 2008 1:21 PM
 
Man I can't believe you guys go out and run in that stuff. It scares the pee out of me to think of running on snow/ice. I just know I'd fall and bust my behind.

Great job on the cross training. I haven't been on a bike in over 10 years. They scare me a little. I'm afraid I'll crash.

I'm a big scardy cat, can you tell? =)
# posted by Blogger Laura N : February 27, 2008 1:26 PM
 
The only way to become stronger, build endurance, reach new goals is to change things up every so often. Put in the hard work and before you know it your spreadsheet will be filled with all kinds of crazy numbers.

Man you are having some kind of cold weather!
# posted by Blogger Gotta Run : February 27, 2008 1:59 PM
 
Hi Nancy


Glad you two got out for a run despite the weather. It must have been really nasty if you didn't see anybody else out there.

I totally get you on the bike thing. When people ask me why I don't do triathalons, my pat answer is that I would probably drown in the swimming part. I always fail to mention that I would probably wipe out on the bike and kill myself!

Warm thoughts on an approaching spring coming all the way from Michigan.
# posted by Blogger bill carter : February 27, 2008 2:06 PM
 
Wow, what a difference from where I am. We have daffodils popping up and down our street. A rain storm last weekend, but sunny and warm (mid 60's) the last two days.

Good job on your run and your biking. I hate to bike - it hurts my booty too much.
# posted by Blogger shelley : February 27, 2008 2:37 PM
 
you'll be ready for a tri as soon as the season starts!
# posted by Blogger Deene : February 27, 2008 2:40 PM
 
Cheers on you Nancy! So glad you had a load of fun and a little unnecessary chafing to go along with it ;-).
# posted by Blogger chia : February 27, 2008 4:33 PM
 
You and Amy are definitely dedicated, hard core runners. I wouldn't have run in that cold!
# posted by Blogger Running Knitter : February 27, 2008 4:51 PM
 
Thats hardcore.. Tough as nails! I'd be the guy with the defrosters and the heat on high.
# posted by Blogger akshaye : February 27, 2008 5:08 PM
 
You'll get used to the bike, its so much fun and a whole lot easier on your body than running!
# posted by Blogger RunnerGirl : February 27, 2008 5:31 PM
 
WTG on that cold brutal run with Amy! I have no idea how people run in the cold.
Awesome on picking up the bike. You will fall in love with cycling soon with me it was instant :-)
You are so awesome with all XT, I can't run consecutive day either.
So, Nanc when are we going to do a virtual realy tri??
# posted by Blogger Viv : February 27, 2008 5:55 PM
 
The Dam to Dam looks like a funfantastic event!
# posted by Blogger Viv : February 27, 2008 5:56 PM
 
I think you're prepping for a tri!!
# posted by Blogger L*I*S*A : February 27, 2008 7:14 PM
 
Hey Nancy, first i'd like to commend you on your snowy run! I had no idea your running partner is Amy. Thats pretty cool actually! I'm just about ready for a day off, probably friday!! Keep up the good work girl!!
Michelle
# posted by Blogger Michelle J : February 27, 2008 7:23 PM
 
Way to go! It's always painful when you use new muscle groups for the first few times. It will get easier!!
# posted by Blogger Lisa - Slow & Steady : February 27, 2008 7:27 PM
 
Come run with me up in ND! It's fun in the snowy weather!

Nice job getting on the bike. Hell, I have been working my ass off on the treadmill and in the pool and was on the bike for the first time in probably weeks this monday. 30 minutes later, I could barely walk once I got off. It does a doozy on the thighs!
# posted by Blogger teacherwoman : February 27, 2008 7:32 PM
 
That is just insane to run in that kind of weather! You rock so much! That bike can definitely kick your booty (pun intended :P) You'll be tri-ing in no time!
# posted by Blogger Lori : February 27, 2008 7:40 PM
 
Well done Amy and Nancy! And the cycling... well you definitely make my butt sore thinking of it.

(No snow here in Ottawa on Monday. Tell Lily.)

Nat
# posted by Blogger Moral Victories : February 27, 2008 9:12 PM
 
This is why I run. B/c if my partner says he/she will be there, he/she will be there (or call), no questions. This is very valuable to me. Keep on keepin' on, Nancy.
# posted by Blogger peter : February 27, 2008 9:23 PM
 
Of course you FEEL tough - um... becuase you ARE tough! DOY

I love cycling, but my crotchety hurts for days after. But after a while, I got used to it. I wish I could do cycling again - it's jsut not in my schedule right now.
# posted by Blogger P.O.M. : February 27, 2008 10:15 PM
 
As always, you rock the free world!
# posted by Blogger RazZDoodle : February 28, 2008 5:43 AM
 
I was gonna say the exact same thing as Lisa. She beat me to it...

Do I hear triathlon in your near future? :-)

I can't get over you running in that weather. I didn't run in our cold 30ish degrees yesterday and therefore succumbed to the dreadmill. You ROCK!!!

I love your honesty in your blog. I feel a lot of the same things you wrote.
# posted by Blogger Mendy : February 28, 2008 7:45 AM
 
Good job getting on the bike!! You are a lot tougher than me getting out there in that weather. I hate the cold!! Keep up the good work. :-)
# posted by Blogger jahowie : February 28, 2008 9:21 AM
 
Stick with the cycling! It will help your running in new and exciting ways. And it's also one step closer to J~Mom and I getting you into triathlon! Mwa ha ha ha ha!!!
# posted by Blogger David : February 28, 2008 9:21 AM
 
That is so hardcore! I won't even think about going running outside if the temp falls into the 50s! (And I am originally from Michigan!)

Way to go!
# posted by Blogger Sarah : February 28, 2008 9:24 AM
 
you are doing great!
# posted by Blogger Rob : February 28, 2008 9:55 AM
 
Good.Freaking.Ness you & Amy are hardcore. I would have met you and convinced you to go grab coffee instead!

And sweet job on the 7.55 miles! What a great milestone!
# posted by Blogger My Life & Running : February 28, 2008 11:55 AM
 
I am so over the winter already .. enough ... bring me sunshine and heat.

My butt would be numb after 8 miles on the bike!
# posted by Blogger Ali : February 28, 2008 2:17 PM
 
haha! i read this post & the title must have been in my subconscious when i wrote my own "unthinkable" post!

good for you to shake things up a bit!
# posted by Blogger See Zanne Run : February 29, 2008 5:37 AM
 
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