Ricole Runs (Sometimes): Seattle RnR Training Week #9

Monday, May 21, 2012

Seattle RnR Training Week #9

Wow, week 9 already? Just 5 weeks to go! One more big long run and then it's taper time baby! The weather has FINALLY gotten nice in Seattle (in fact it's FANTASTIC) and I tried to enjoy it as much as possible this week.

Monday - You already know about my glorious 10 mile trail run at Pt. Defiance Park

Tuesday - 18.88 miles biking in 1:15 at Cedar River Trail = so lovely

Wednesday - Too busy, remember? I ate my first watermelon of the season instead. It was AMAZING. And did you know cutting watermelon is dangerous? Well for me, at least, it sure is.

Thursday - Another non-confidence-boosting run. 1.8 miles at Girls on the Run Practice and another 4.2 around the neighborhood when I got back. I didn't feel great, that's for sure.

Friday - 90 minute tennis match - the last of the regular season (except we made it to the playoffs - woot woot!) Good thing I didn't know we needed to win 4-1 (I thought we just needed to win) because I would have been WAY more worried when I nearly lost. Won the first set easily 6-1 but then she turned into Steffi Graf on the changeover and I was suddenly down 3-0 and then 4-1. But I came back to win 6-1, 6-4.

Saturday - Pretty much the best day of my LIFE, aka the Girls On The Run 5k. This deserves an entire post in and of itself, but you MUST get involved with Girls On The Run if you can - at least be a running buddy for the fall season. YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

The girls were SO incredibly excited to get their medals!

Sunday - A very difficult Portland Rock n Roll Half Marathon in 1:47:50. Plus 2 miles warm-up for a total of 15.14 miles. Recap to come tomorrow. Here's a preview:

Total running miles this week of 31.14 miles. Not bad, though kind of abnormally inflated because last week's longest run was on Monday.

Also accomplished this week included BBQ-ing steaks coupled with my latest Blue Moon find was a necessity. Blue Moon Summer Honey Wheat = Good, not great. Spring is better, Winter is still the best.

How was your weekend? How were your workouts last week? What's new with you?

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mego@watchmegorun · 673 weeks ago

whew, you had a busy week! I really do want to get involved with gotr. I emailed for this season and never heard back :( so i'll email again for the fall. I can't wait to hear more about that race and the half. congrats on the half, even if you felt like it didn't go well :(
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lulurunner 16p · 673 weeks ago

Girls on the Run sounds like a great organization. Do you know when they'll be starting for fall? Didn't see anything about fall on their site.

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ricoleruns 72p · 673 weeks ago

I know that the fall 5k is set for December 1.� I'll try and find out for you!

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hikermom · 673 weeks ago

Great job in Portland! Great time even with the hills, way to go:) My workouts were great last week especially since the weather was so amazing:) Beat the Bridge was awesome!
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Erika · 673 weeks ago

You are awesome! Love that you do so much with GOTR. I would love to get involved in the fall - will check into it!

Weekend was fun - raced Saturday, suffered on my bike Sunday, played with my kid...all is well!

Started my new job today - that is my most exciting thing :)
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Jen · 673 weeks ago

Portland was so freaking wet! So much for the 70 degrees I packed for. :) You did awesome though. It was a tough course, I read an article where Kara said it was a tough course. - “I might have to rib (course designer) Alan Culpepper the next time I see him. Portland is a hilly town, so I didn’t expect the course to be pancake flat, but I didn’t expect it to be quite so hilly,” added Goucher.
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Jamie · 673 weeks ago

What a great and busy week!

I can't wait to hear about Girls on the Run and your half marathon!
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eatpraytri 49p · 673 weeks ago

What an AWESOMELY epic week!! I love that first pic. Play stance is the greatest!! Have you seen that I'm gonna do a pet link up?? More info to come, but you should join!! The more pics of pups the better!! :)
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runbirdierun 41p · 673 weeks ago

TOTALLY AGREE with your ranking of Blue Moon. I like the original the best, but otherwise you are spot on. Also, I want to chat with you sometime about GOTR coaching :) Good running lady!
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runfundone 65p · 673 weeks ago

Nicole, do you know that I often write things on your blog and apparently forget to submit...then I go to comment on a different day and the one from a few days ago is just sitting there, waiting?

In this case, it worked out because I said you were going to have the most awesome time in PDX and that you would PR and be the best runner ever.

So, I know it was a rough time for you, but Seattle RNR will be the BEST EVER instead!

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jilliankmf 6p · 673 weeks ago

i would have to agree that Winter Blue Moon is definitely the best :) I do always look forward to summer shandy though. Congrats on Girls on the Run and on Portland RnR! keep up the amazing work!

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