chloes warm up

[chloe]

1+1/2 hours cycle along the river, (at dog speed)
13.5ks(1hr11:15) run,good speed+ included some nice hills today
2x20 crunches,leglifts,obs.

1tsp hemp oil, 2 tsp flaxseed oil, roiboos tea.
meusli,1xtable ground flaxseeds,1xeach,chopped fig+apricot,s-milk,espresso
snack-1 each,dried fig+apricot,3x brazil nuts,tea
4xhashbrowns* in rye toast sandwhich with tomato,gerkin and streich.
hot chocolate ((1xtable carob powder,1xtable cocoa powder,1x table brown sugar,2xtbles soyacream, cup coya milk.))
snack-1" glass apple juice, bunch of green grapes
dinner-salad-red cabbage,red capsicum,cherry toms,rocket,toasted slivered almonds+ pumpkin seeds,parsley,roasted brusselsprouts wth garlic+olive oil,
yoghurt,lemon juice, hemp oil,blanched spinach dressing. Half a spelt,sunflower seed,vegetable tofu patty.
brown rice dessert,with plums, blueberries+maple syrup.
roiboos tea,
so far,not enought water!!!!

*=not organic

[chloe]

oh my gawd its been five days already,i kind of fell off my wagon this week(i was pushed i swear...)Had thursday off running because i was getting a blister on the arch of my foot, really weird, i havent ever had blisters in the three or so years ive been running i think it was a freak combination of circumstances, my shoes were tied tighter than usual, i got wet feet from the slush in the forest, i had to run in a different way to avoid slipping on the ice....and then i geuss i pushed it even though i could feel a rub.
And then instead of letting it rest i ran on it again, and then i went drinking on the weekend,(stupid stupid stupid) and went dancing, not noticing a rubbed foot, and now im nursing quite a sore blister back to health,which is slooow and tedious to bear!!
so thats crap.Drinking is so evil, it makes me really lazy, and i eat really badly(or not at all) and totally dehydrated,and tired,...!

So yesterday the only thing i ate was a tofu sandwhich,rye bread, fried onions, gerkin, tomato,rocket, veganaise,tahini and a bunch of little roasted potatoes with veganaise aswell.

The day before that(saturday) was probably worse, with..morning muesli,a choco soymilk,coffeex2,6x filled vine leaves,2xslices white fladenbrot from the turkish takeaways.Popcorn.

[chloe]

41.21 mins running today, slowish though, back at it after a week off blister recovering, pulse at 137 directly i stopped running then 124 after two minutes(ive got my old watch back).A pretty small difference for me.BUt it wasnt so high at 137.
usual 2 sets of 20 abs,obs,and leg lifts.
hour and half morning dog walk-about 6-7ks today.

breaky-tea,2xt flaxseed oil,muesli,fig+apricot,1xT ground flaxseeds,soymilk, espresso
snack-hot chocolate
lunch-rye bread,vege 'steak',tomato,gerkin,streich sarnie
snack-1/2 glass applejuice,tea
Dinner-tomato,aubergine,courgette,onion,white beans,mushrooms,capsicum, chilli.
dessert-plum crumble with soy cream.

[chloe]

Friday:
1 1/2 hours dog walk
8ks run-42.33.54 pulse-stop run-158,2mins later-115
2x20 obs,abs,leg lifts,
tried some press ups today, was hilariously bad, managed ten, but struggled through 8,9,and 10! Will try again today!

Breaky:2xt flax oil,tea, muesli, fig+apricot,2xT ground flaxseeds,milk, espresso
Lunch:scrambled tofu+onion,avocado,red cabbage
snack:4xchoccy biscuits-(but i made them small!)coffee*
post run-1/2 glass apple juice,2kiwifruit
Dinner:feldsalat,grated carrot,cherry toms, capsicum,toasted slivered almonds,corn- salat.1 1/2x Processed sausage,1/2 a processed 'steak' .small handful roasted cubed spuds. Garlic,striech,veganaise,lemon juice 'mayo.
dessert-4xMORE chocolate biscuits.

*=not organic

[chloe]

8k-dog walk
8k-run 38.22.93
pulse-E(=emmediately i stop running) 173
A2(=After 2 mins)-118
2x20reps abs,obs,leg lifts,10x'ladies'push ups(bloody hard!)

breaky:2xrye toast with marge+marmite*, tea,2xt flaxseed oil
snack:2xkiwifruit,
lunch:slice plum crumble with 'custard'
snack:1/2 glass apple juice,plums,peaches,cherries (from jars) custard.
Dinner:feld salat, corn,capsicum,cherry toms,toasted pumpkin seeds,1/2 an avocado,kidney beans. Silken tofu,almond butter sate with tamari,lemon juice+vinegar.
dessert:hot chocolate.

*=NOT organic.

[chloe]

small walk with Olive,in the shneeee... 1hour along the Elbe
13ks run 1hr.6.33 good run with three big,long hills thrown in. The snow was dragged me down a bit in places. But overall had a good pace.
pulse-E=147
A2=109
2x20 abs,obs,L-lifts,10x 'ladies'push ups.

Breaky-roiboos tea,2t flax-oil,muesli,fig+apricot,2T gorund flaxseeds,milk,espresso
snack-4x chocolate/jam biscuits,(my latest baking addiction)roiboos tea
lunch-2xrye toast with marge+marmite*
snack-1/2 glass apple juice,roiboos tea
dinner-feld salat,corn,capsicum,cherry toms,toasted pumpkin seeds,avocado, kidney beans, felafel with hummous/cream sauce-(with added veganaise, streich and soya cream.)
dessert-4x MORE chocolate biscuits.! roiboos tea

*=NOT organic

[chloe]

hour Elbe walk with Olive
10.5ks run-53.16.05 icy snowy conditions but i actually pushed myself quite hard, including a last hill which i sprinted as fast as i could!
Pulse E=152
A2=118
2x20 abs,obs,L-lifts, 10x 'ladies' pessups

Breaky-roiboos tea,2xt flaxseed oil,usual Muesli,dried fruit, milk, flaxseeds, espresso.
Lunch-2xrye toast with marge,marmite* and crumbled tofu. Hot chocolate.
Snack-1/2 glass apple juice,bunch black grapes*
Dinner-roasted spud wedges, feld-salat,corn,capsicum,cherrytoms. Pizza with cashews,spinach,fried onions, capers,mushrooms,tomato and crumbled tofu 'ricotta'.
dessert-experimental truffles, i made with soyamilk,agar-agar and melted chocolate, then ground walnuts,brazilnuts and almonds. rolled in carob powder.! Delicious.

*=not organic.

[chloe]

1 hour walk with olive, in the deep shnee!
8ks run-38.36.39- ending on a paved stetch which i dashed along as fast as i could with Olive. Good for the legs. tired now though.
pulse-E=158
A2=119
2x20 abs,obs,l-lifts, 10x 'ladies' pressups.

breaky-roiboos tea,2t flaxseed oil,left over pizza,espresso
lunch-3 tofu sausages on spelt roll, hot chocolate.
snack-1/2 glass apple juice. roiboos tea
dinner-aubergine,courgette,potato,onion,tomato,garlic 'stew' with a layer of tofu and white sauce and ground pumpkin seeds, walnuts,brazil nuts and hazelnuts topping. Was a delicious end of the week left overs meal!
Dessert-chocolate truffels from yesterday.

not nearly enough fruit agaain, going to go on a fruit and veg kick next week.
isnt it spring already??
ahh sigh.

[chloe]

FRiday-day off
2 hour walk with Olive.
2x20 abs,obs,leg lifts, 10x ladies pressups
1/2 hour freestyle yoga/stretches stuff!

Saturday-accidental day off, got caught out too late to run,1 hour olive walk,
and then another three hours or so 'shopping'. God its such a culture shock heading into the 'altstadt'. We live in our own little world on this side of the river, clean green healthy, but today we went to Mall-land. uugghgh,. And consequently ate.....
breaky, tea,2t flaxseed öl, muesli+milk,dried fruit,1T ground flaxseeds espresso.
Lunch-hot chocolate,hash brown* sandwhich on rye bread.
snack-2 oranges
Lunch2-crisps* on a white roll*(mallfood), hazelnut,cocoa processed chocolate bar.

too full and sick feeling for dinner,.! yuck. Long run tommorrow aswell, i havent really prepared myself well for that. Will spend the evening re-hydrating.
Brought a new Mp3 player though, the fruits of my shopping labour. Fun toy that im going to try out on my three hour run tommorrow.!!

[chloe]

SUNDAY:
long run-2hrs12:46
Running through ankle deep snow, was a nightmare, was planning on doing a 3hr run, but too hard in the snow and so did a short loop. At one stage i was putting all my effort in and moving just quicker than a standstill. Hellish.

Breaky,.muesli, tea,2t flaxseedoil,dried fruit espresso.
pre-run snack; hot chocolate.
Post run snack;1/2 glass apple juice, 1 kiwifruit,1 clementine.
Dinner; tortillini pasta, fried mushrooms,toasted cashews, rocket, capsicum, cherry toms,parsley,garlic hemp oil,herb dressing.
Dessert;chocolate biscuits.

MONDAY; day off day off day off. hooray.

Breaky;tea,2t flaxseed oil,muesli,dried fruit,espresso.
Lunch;pita pocket with blanched spinach,capsicum,cherry toms, toasted almonds,mustard,soycream sauce. roasted potato wedges.
snack;50gms orange chocolate. tea.coffee
Dinner;feld salat,steamed bok choi,capsicum, cherry toms,toasted pumpkin seeds,red cabbage,parsley, crumbled herbed garlic tofu 'ricotta'.1 rye toast with tahini+ avocado.
dessert; fruit salad with maple syrup.

[chloe]

Tuesday:
10-11ks 52:49:38
Pulse- E=171
A2=128 (pulse quite high today,mostly due to a good pavement sprint home at the end.)
1hour elbe walk with Olive
2x20 abs obs l-lifts,15x ladies pressups.

Breaky-1t flaxseed oil,Muesli,figs,apricot,1T ground flaxseeds,1T ground hemp seeds,milk, espresso
Lunch-pita pocket, with avocado,capsicum,cherrytoms, parsley,feld salat, and processed seiten slices.
snack-1/2 glass apple juice, 2kiwi fruit.
Dinner-roasted pumpkin,potato and carrot,toasted punkpkin seeds and cashews,feld salat, blanched spinach,steamed bok choi,quinoa,capsicum, cherrytoms-soycream mustard dressing.
dessert-50gms marzipan chocolate*

*=not organic.

[buzz]

Your running times are good Chloe! I saw you are planning on two marathons this year Have you run one before? Are you still on track to do the one in April?

[chloe]

hey yahh, thanks for visiting,
Well my april one is on track but im quite disappointed with my progress. The weather has been really hard this year. I had planned on being a bit faster by now, i feel like ive spent the winter maintaining rather than improving, which is really frustrating.
Ive done one marathon before, last year and finished it with room to spare, which made me think i could improve heaps on this one. So now im hoping A/ there will be enough clear good weather to push myself in the next 6 weeks, and B/ that i'll at least improve on last years time,!
The second marathon is the Berlin, which is a huge event and apparently an easy course so i want to do it just for fun., and to make sure i stay in shape over the summer!

[buzz]

Good stuff. Which marathon did you run last year, and what was your time (if you don't mind me asking ) ??
Hopefully the weather will improve soon, and you can get some hard training in.
I was in Berlin a few years ago for the love parade. Nice place, but was a crazy few days. When I left I felt like I had run a marathon

[chloe]

hehe yeah i heard the love parade was crazy, i can imagine, i ran a marathon out this neck of the woods, Königstein to Dresden. Which was cool, made it better have a place to run to rather than just a mapped out route,..if you know what i mean. My time was 3hrs,45mins18seconds. Which is exactly what i had planned, well 18seconds over precisely. The course was hilly and it rained and hailed and i still ran faster for my last 7ks than at any other part of the race. So this time i was hoping for about 3,40. I dont know if shaving off 5 minutes is being realistic,but thats what i hope i can do. At the moment im just plugging along and hoping for the best.!
Some decent firm gritty ground would really make my month though!
Day off running today, ive got a German to English chemistry translation due tommorrow morning! I left it too late and now im hurrying!