My first run outside

I ran for the first time outside on Saturday. It was a 3 mile run, and I walked two/ran eight for the three miles. It ended up taking 34 minutes counting the walking. My average heart rate was 161 and my max was 179.

Overall, it was a lot harder than the treadmill. My shins hurt right out of the gate and didn’t stop the entire time. Afterwards, I was trashed the rest of the day. Amazing that you could get that tired off of 34 minutes of exercise. Should I actually make it to Bloomsday; somehow find a way to finish (I’m guessing around 1 hour 20 minutes for the 12k); then we face about a 300 mile trip home that same day. I am going to be useless as a driver. But I suppose I should just worry about running three times this week for now.

I did immediately go out and buy new shoes after I was done running. I have been walking in my running shoes – a major no no if you want your shoes to last. Hopefully the new shoes will make a difference. Otherwise it’s going to be a long 9 weeks…

Bloomsday Training Schedule

Lisa, my Personal Trainer wife, has put together a training program to get me ready for Bloomsday. Below is her schedule:

Every year thousands of runners turn out for Bloomsday. Bloomsday is a 12K race in Spokane, Wa that began in 1977. Historically, Bloomsday has been a huge race that has attracted elite runners, like Frank Shorter and Bill Rodgers. The race grew by leaps and bounds, and has continued to be a favorite among runners. The race topped out in 1996 with over 61,000 runners. I have clients who run it every year. I have lived in Seattle most of my life and finally ran it in 2005.

This year my husband Phil is taking on the challenge of Bloomsday. The 12K course numerous hills, including the one they call “Doomsday”. This nasty hill follows some rolling hills and is around mile 5 or 6, just when you’re good and warmed up. Nice huh?

This is Phil’s training schedule, which will take him from 3 miles to 8.5 miles over the next 9 weeks. I don’t normally include hill training in a beginner’s program. I have added hill training to this schedule because of the hills Phil will encounter on the course.

Week #1 March 5-11
Mon-X-Train
Tue- 2-3 Miles
Weds X-Train
Thurs-2-3 Miles
Fri-X-Train
Sat- 3 Miles
Sun-Rest

Week #2 March 12-18
Mon-X-Train
Tues-2-3 Miles
Weds-X-Train
Thurs-3 Miles
Fri-X-Train
Sat-3.5 Miles
Sun-Rest

Week #3 March 19-25
Mon-X-Train
Tues-3 Miles
Weds-X-Train
Thurs-3 Miles
Fri-X-Train
Sat-4.5 Miles
Sun-Rest

Week #4 March 26-April 1
Mon-X-Train
Tues-3.5 Miles
Weds-X-Train
Thurs-3.5
Fri-X-Train
Sat-5.5
Sun-Rest

Week #5 April 2-8
Mon-X-Train
Tues-3-4 Miles
Weds-X-Train
Thurs-3-4 Miles
Fri-X-Train
Sat-6.5 Miles
Sun-Rest

Week #6 April 9-18
Mon-X-Train
Tues-4 Miles
Weds-X-Train
Thurs-4
Fri-X-Train
Sat-7.5
Sun-Rest

Week #7 April 19-22
Mon-X-Train
Tues-4 Miles
Weds-X-Train
Thurs-4 Miles
Fri-X-Train
Sat-8.5 Miles
Sun-Rest

Week # 8 April 23-29
Mon-X-Train
Tues-4 Miles
Weds-X-Train
Thurs-4 Miles
Fri-X-Train
Sat-6
Sun-Rest

Week # 9 April 30-May 6
Mon-X-Train
Tues-2-3 Miles
Weds-X-Train
Thurs-2-3 Miles
Fri-Rest
Sat-2
Sun-Bloomsday!

Tuesday: Hills
Pick a hilly course, which includes 2 or 3 hills

Thursday: Easy Run

Saturday: Long Run
Long Run builds up every week, until tapering the week prior to the race.