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Week 17, Saturday 10/22 - Pilates October 22, 2005

Posted by Amber D. Evans in : Exercise (Other), Chico CA, Training Stats , add a comment

Training stats for the day's pilates …

Context

City, State: Chico, CA
Location: Chico Sports Club
Course and/or Class: Pilates Mat Class
Terrain: N/A
Distance and/or Time: 1 hour
Speed or RPE: 6 (somewhat harder)

Saturday, October 22, 2005

Pilates

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Just when I think I'm in shape … I realize that I'm not. It's akin to that adage, "The more you learn, the less you know." This appears to be the case with exercise and athletics as well. Sam and I went to the Pilates mat class at the prompting of my coach. I was complaining of worsening back pain as I increase the running and swimming. He feels that I have weak core muscles, so I should go strengthen them. "Do pilates twice a week," he said. Ok. So I went, and was schooled by women in their 80's! Ack. Talk about a humbling experience. I was shaking like a leaf, but so was Sam. I took a lot of comfort from the fact that she shared my same inadequacies. Now, we're hooked. Twice a week, in addition to our Swimming, running, cylcing, spinning, and weights? Sure, no problem. After all, we're (becoming) athletes.

Week 17, Saturday 10/22 - Run

Posted by Amber D. Evans in : Running, Chico CA, Training Stats , add a comment

Training stats for the day's run…

Context

City, State: Chico, CA
Location: Lower Bidwell Park
Course: One Mile –> Manzanita Ave. –> One Mile (Loop)
Terrain: Flat. Paved.
Distance and/or Time: ~5 miles, 1 hour
Speed or RPE: 5.0 mph, 4 (somewhat light)

Saturday, October 22, 2005

The Run

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Ugh. Don't know why or how, but I managed to keep good pace with my training partner, Sam. She's a much faster and spry runner than I. This time, I was able to keep in within at least 100 ft of her the whole way. I definitely felt it, though. I had to walk the last 10 minutes because I was so tight in my chest. Phew!

Running Season Hath Begun …

Posted by Amber D. Evans in : Events , add a comment

So, I'm sad Tri season is over. To avoid training depression and disappointment, I'm prepared to enter Running Season. The following event will get me started:

  1. The Chico Running Club Presents:
    31st Annual Almond Bowl Run
    3 Mile Run
    Bidwell Lower Park, Chico, CA
    Sunday, November 6, 2005
    Register Online