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Slice of Life: November 11, 2011

November 11, 2011 By Holly Hammersmith 9 Comments

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Thursday was a workout blitz.

I had already planned a personal day to get some things done, but opted to also utilize my daytime for my last long run. Then I added two yoga classes on top of it!

10 miles in 2:06, pace ranged from about 12:00 to 13:00/mile

I had set out to run 10 to 12 miles. I was hoping for 11. My left IT band twinged on and off during most of the run, but never became unbearable. My main dread for this last long run was that it would take forever. It did. And this is one of the several reasons a marathon is not in my near future.

It took me about 6-minutes longer to finish this 10-miler than my last one. However, it was also about 25-degrees colder out and windy. Around mile 9 my left hamstring started to tighten up, which is odd because I never have hamstring issues. I stretched it out but it persisted and that’s why, in part, I decided to end my run at 10. I felt my quads becoming fatigued as well. I didn’t want to push an extra mile and cause any damage or exhaust myself.

The strangest thing happened on this run too. I saw a deer. A full-grown with a full set of antlers – DEER. In the middle of the sidewalk — in front of me! We’re talking in the middle of a residential neighborhood. I freaked out, literally, and ran to the sidewalk on the other side of the road. I did not want to get antlered! On my turnaround the deer was gone. I felt a little sad for him because obviously he was lost. I hope he made it back home alright.

I followed my run with a 60-minute yoga flow class at Inner Bliss. This really helped stretch me out after the run, notably supta baddha konasana (say that three times), which was great for my tight hips. Then later I went to my last 60-minute hatha yoga class at the YMCA. I took it easy, modifying the harder poses for a gentle practice.

Usually I wouldn’t work out that much in one day but it was a special treat to myself!

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About Holly Hammersmith

Holly Hammersmith is an independent writer and editor. She blogs about how to keep a healthy home and lifestyle. Topics include wellness, household, saving money, gardening and more. Holly lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, toddler daughter and rescue dog Lulu.

Comments

  1. Faith @ For The Health of It says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Animal encounters are awesome, but a little scary when your Florida wildlife is gators 😉

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  2. Heather says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Holy cow – that deer would have scared the crap out of me, too!
    I think you’re being smart about your training. Don’t push it if you don’t need to – you’re SO CLOSE!

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  3. Jessica B. says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Love how much you worked out in one day, totally something that I would do.
    Of course I will be out of town for the Give Back yoga day 🙁

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    • Holly says

      November 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM

      Bummer!

      I’m so sore today … but it’s a good sore. LOVE IT.

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  4. jen says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    it’s always a bit of a shock to see wildlife when you’re out on a run! nice job on your 10 and smart to listen to your body. glad all that yoga made you feel a little better! 🙂

    happy friday!

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  5. Mandy says

    November 11, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    That sounds like a great day! Cool about the deer!

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  6. Amanda says

    November 12, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I should try to add some yoga to my routine but I’m a little intimidated by joining a class with more experienced people.

    Lots of deer here in NJ. I routinely come across them on my runs (sometimes they scare the crap out of me when they’re in the woods next to me…they sound so loud running through the leaves on the ground). Last week they were standing just off the path in a nearby park, and I expected them to run away as I got closer like they usually do, but they just stayed still staring at me and as I approached them they were making weird grunting noises, so I decided it would be a good time to abruptly turn right off the path and run away from them in case they were perceiving me as a threat and preparing to fight back! It was really weird, I’ve never heard deer make noises before.

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    • Holly says

      November 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM

      Amanda that sounds similar to rabits. I don’t think they make noise unless they are in pain or scared.

      Try a beginner yoga class to get your feet wet. If you are not sure which class you should take, tell the desk attendant or manager you are new to yoga and see what they recommend. Keep in mind that when you are in class if there is a move you are not comfortable with you don’t have to do it. The instructor may try to encourage you – but won’t force you to do a certain pose.

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  7. Sara says

    November 12, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Weird that you saw a deer in the neighborhood – and you crack me up talking about being antlered! Haha! I am glad you are okay!

    That is a great run – keep up the hard work! I am hoping your IT continues not to cause you too much pain.

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