Hey Tink- I’m ready for you!
I got a few questions on Twitter about my training for the Tinkerbell Half Marathon that’s coming up in *gasp* 10 days. As I write this, I’m a bit tired as I cranked up my workout schedule to insanity (well at least for me) levels, that included a bit of a diet overhaul and additional cross training.
Last week, I started a new session of Kaia F.I.T. (crosstraining for women) Bootcamp, A.K.A. the “BRIK” session. It involves 4 1 hour sessions each week, one week of detox to “eat clean,” and a running day on Saturday. I am both exhilarated and tired at the same time. Not only is the BRIK/Bootcamp session kickin’ my tush, but I’ve been amping up my mileage as well, why?
BECAUSE HALLELUJAH I CAN BREATHE!
Having an inhaler has made running so much different for me. I ran for 6 months and logged over 250 miles with great struggle- I’d get a few blocks and have to catch my breath. Now that I have an inhaler, I can tackle hills, go further and I don’t feel like my chest got pulverized after I do a long run- it’s like night and day. For all you other asthmatic runners out there, I’m giving you a high five. Nobody wants to have an “illness” or “problem,” but being able to manage my asthma effectively has changed my life, really! Plus, there are a ton of other asthmatic runners on Twitter who have come to guide me, so I feel like I’m in good company.
Sunday: Rest or 2 miler (depending on health/recovery)
Monday: Kaia F.I.T. 1 hr.
Tuesday: 5 miles run
Wednesday: Kaia F.I.T. 1 hr. +2 mile run.
Thursday: Kaia F.I.T. 1 hr.
Friday: Kaia F.I.T. Yoga Day 1 hr. (and no, it’s not easy yoga, it’s like pilates!)
Saturday: Run Day (mileage varies with the group)
I finally got my AFSP packet for the Tink, thanks to everyone who donated to my Tinker Bell Half Marathon fundraiser -you rock! My detox week (modified to include carbs) for Kaia F.I.T. went pretty well and now, all I have to do is plan my outfit (ordered a cute sparkly skirt, now just need some wings!) and I’m totally hankering for a new pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 16’s.
The Mizuno Wave Rider 15’s are my “Cinderella running shoe” but this new model matches my blog’s colors- isn’t it a match made in heaven? I will probably get these after the Tink (so I’m not running in new shoes) but dude, seriously, I have to have these new Mizunos! I spotted them at a run shop in central California and have been lusting over them ever since. I seriously need a shoe fairy to magically make them appear!
Normal half marathon training normally isn’t this crazy- I assure you, normal people don’t get diagnosed with asthma, enroll in a bootcamp, go on a nutritional detox and have to plan travel, outfits and meetups all crammed into the 3 weeks before the half marathon itself- this is just my life and how crazy I’ve been.
If you’re in crunch time for a half marathon- try not to do what I’ve done and put too much on your plate- but I found that with some sleep-in time, epsom salt baths, proper stretches and cute workout outfits, I’m handling the adjustments alright so far.
Alright- who will I be seeing at the Tinkerbell Half Marathon? Please let me know, I want to say hi!
This was my question 🙂 Thanks for answering it. I mostly wondered because I like to train hard – 6-7 days a week, but so many blogs make me feel like it’s overtraining or that I don’t let my muscles rest very much. So even if that’s true – at least I feel like I’m not the only one killing my body.
It really varies person to person- this new 6 day a week schedule is kicking my tush…I used to run 5-6 times a week, but I would do like 1-2 miles…I didn’t include cross training, weight lifting and longer hillier runs so holy hell, it’s kicking my tushie in a good way!
Right now, during BRIK I know I need to go full force and after the first two half marathons and my move to Chicago I may not have this much time to train so I’m going to kill it while I can! Go you!
Good luck with the run!!
Thanks doll! I’m so ready… just ordered my stuff from Team Sparkle and need to get some lime green compression socks and I’m good to go! Huzzah!
Wow, I’m happy you found out it was asthma because now you can manage it. Go get ’em!
Thanks Lacey! It’s made a huge difference and I feel like I can tackle the Tinkerbell with all I’ve got! 🙂
I will be at the Tink Half — not running, but cheering on my little sister. I am running the Neverland 5k on Saturday though. Hoping to run my 1st half this year! Good luck!
I’m glad you got tickets to the 5k and you’ll also be there to cheer on your sister! I wish I could do the 5k but the tickets were completely wiped out by the time I got to register. Good luck on your first half, you can totally do i!
I’m sure you’re going to knock the half out of the park!! I think balance while training is really hard–besides running I also love strenth training and yoga and I refuse to give them up, even while marathon training. It just takes some schedule tweaking and guts to take it all on!
Ya, balance is out of whack for sure..but I guess anything worth doing requires that kind of arrangement. Like when you’re in school, you spend a ton of time studying and not with family or friends, or when you’re remodeling a house, you shift your priorities. I don’t know if mine will ever go back to “normal” though.
I’ll be there. BFF and I ran it last year, returning to conquer this year!! We are so excited!! It’s such a great race!!
Good luck!! After my baby is born (soon!!) and the doctor gives me the go ahead, I’d like to slowly start running. Nothing this serious, but I’ve gotta start somewhere I guess! (fb)