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Race Recap | Humboldt Bay Half-Marathon

August 10, 2015 by Hillary 8 Comments

Ahhhh (enter huge sigh of relief). Half-marathon #7 is over. My body feels as if it were hit by a semi truck from yesterday’s race run, and as though there is cement immobilizing my hip joints. I just finished popping the six ripe blisters on my feet, and I have a painfully purple toenail for proof of said accomplishment — the joys of long distance running.

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Yesterday’s run was fulfilling and thoroughly enjoyable despite finishing far from my personal best time. This was not a surprise to me as my training efforts lacked significantly in the latter half of my 11-week training plan (darn summer cold!). I only completed a handful of long runs (my longest at 11 miles); in other words, this was the farthest distance I had run since 2012 (!) — how’s that for smart training!?

I forgot my patella support strap at home, so I was forced to put my previously injured knee to the test during the race. The endorphins surely helped, but my knee held up adequately.

My watch recorded an 8:10 average pace for 13.20 miles, but according to the chipped results, I finished in 1:47:54 (8:15 pace) — my third slowest half.

  • Overall: 20/185 half-marathoners
  • Female: 8/118
  • Age Group: 3/16

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Dad & I just before the start…

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Started off (too) fast and focused.

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Almost to the finish…

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Two thumbs up!

Half-Marathon Training | Week of July 27

Monday –

55 minute treadmill walk

(3x)

  • 10 squat + ball throws, 12lb.
  • 10 uneven med ball push-ups
  • 10 sit-ups, 12lb.

Tuesday – 

  • 8 x 15 KB swings + 4 x 20 KB swings (25lb.)
  • 8 x 10 deadlift + high-pull
  • 8 x 10 squats
  • 8 x 10 figure 8 + hold

(3x)

  • 10 step-ups
  • 10 elevated lunges
  • 10 bent lateral raises

(3x)

  • 10 flys
  • 10 glute bridges

Wednesday –

25 minute Stair Master

(3x)

  • 10 overhead lunges, 25lb.
  • 10 thrusters, 40lb.
  • 10 single leg deadlifts, 20lb.
  • 5 burpees

30 single arm snatches, 20lb.

Thursday –

  • 6 mile treadmill run
  • 1 mile treadmill walk

(3x)

  • 12 curtsy lunge + “serve the platter”, 10lb.
  • 12 bosu jump squats
  • 12 front/lateral raises, 10lb.

(3x)

  • 10 plie squats, 20lb.
  • 10 jump squats

Friday – 60 minute yoga class/Rest

Saturday – 3.75+ mile beach run

Sunday – Rest

Half-Marathon Training | Week of August 3

Monday –

3 mile treadmill run + 1 mile treadmill walk

(3x)

  • 6 row + push-up + pull across, 15lb.
  • 8 jump lunge + jump squat combo
  • 10 (each side), 15lb.

(3x)

  • 10 sumo squats + high pull, 15lb. dumbbells
  • 5 burpees

Tuesday –

  • 30 minute Stair Master
  • 15 minute treadmill intervals (5 x 1 min. @ 7.0 / 1 min. @ 8.0 / 1 min. @ 9.0)

(2x)

  • 10 bosu jump squats
  • 10 single arm snatch (each side), 20lb.
  • 10 side bends (each side), 20lb.
  • 10 mountain climbers

bosu planks!

Wednesday –

  • outdoor run + walk with Grace/Rest

Thursday –

1 mile treadmill run + treadmill walk (30 minutes total)

(3x)

  • 10 bosu squats, 20lb.
  • 10 bosu jump squats
  • 10 squats, 40lb.
  • 10 plie jump squats

(3x)

  • 4 x 10 calf raises, 40lb.
  • 5 bosu push-up + renegade row, 10lb.

Friday –

  • 15 minute Stair Master
  • 10 minute interval treadmill run + 5 minute treadmill walk

10 / 8 / 6 / 4 / 2 reps:

  • curtsy lunge + “serve the platter”, 10lb.
  • squat + curl + press, 10lb.
  • static lunge + hammer curl, 10lb.

Saturday – Rest

Sunday – Race Day!

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All smiles in Home Sweet Humboldt.

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Comments

  1. Kellen says

    August 11, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Awesome job! My half is next weekend but I just started experiencing slight pain in my IT band/knee. I bought a patella knee strap and an IT band strap. Do you have any recommendations for running with one? (Or any advice for prevention in the future :) )

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      August 11, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      I’ve never used an IT band strap, but I do find that the patella strap provides support. Foam rolling and cross-training would be my advice… good luck, Kellen!

      Reply
  2. Lauren | Just a Pinch says

    August 11, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Congratulations! An 8:15/mile pace is amazing – you should feel very proud, even without a PR. Nice work!

    Reply
  3. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    August 12, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    You did awesome, Hillary! Even with all of the setbacks, placing 3rd in your age group is not an easy task. Nice job! Oh, and I hope your feet heal up soon! Ouch. :/

    Reply
  4. Brittany says

    August 13, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    You look WAYYY too good in those race photos. Mine are all atrocious. HA. Awesome job!

    Reply
  5. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    August 13, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    Great job! You look so good in those running photos. Super cute outfit too :)

    Reply
  6. Jen says

    August 15, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Congrats!! I remember that day after the race feeling all to well from the half I did in November. Hope you’re fully recovered soon!

    Reply
  7. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    August 24, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    Even though this wasn’t your fastest race, WAY TO GO lady because it sounds like you did an awesome job! Congrats!

    Reply

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