Week 4

on July 6, 2009

Did you know that a digital camera memory stick can survive being dropped into a bowl of minestrone soup? True story. 🙂

My day was LONG. I am very tired and think I’m going to call it a night soon!

But, first things first:

Today is the beginning of Week 4 of my "Get Back to 5.0 Milers" training plan. Week 4 looks like it’s going to be a pretty challenging week. Here are my statistics for each week:

Week 1: Run 6.1 miles, Cross train 60 minutes, Bike 12.0 miles
Week 2: Run 7.1 miles, Cross train for 30 minutes
Week 3: Run 8.0 miles, Bike 21.0 miles

Regarding marathon training — Mama’s Weeds recommended Hal Hidgon’s Novice 3 Plan, which is described as being "designed for experienced runners, those who have been running for several years, who enjoy running road races between 5-K and the marathon, but who find it difficult to run more often than three times a week. Perhaps it is because of a lack of time or perhaps it is because too frequent running raises their risk of injury." Sounds like a perfect fit for me! I think I’m going to use this plan (with some modifications), but I need to concentrate on getting my weekly mileage up to 12.0 miles/week with a 6 mile ASAP. Hal’s plan is 24 weeks long so I need to step up my game NOW.

Here are the eats for the day:

Lunch was a whole wheat bagel with hummus, a side salad, and watermelon.

Plus, a half a vegan cupcake that the Husband bought me as a congrats for being on TV. 🙂

And half a cookie that was leftover from the 4th of July party:

Mid-afternoon snacks included cereal:

And apricots (times two):

Dinner was minestrone soup (which I dropped my camera memory stick into… it was fine, though!) and Blue Chips with melted cheddar cheese on top.

Well, I’m going to call it a night! It’s been quite a day between a 5:00 AM wake-up call, a TV appearance (the video for which is embedded in the morning post), and a full day of work! :)

Good night! Sleep tight.

{ 38 comments }

Heather July 6, 2009, 5:02 pm
Not like I need one, but where can you find vegan cupcakes in Orlando?!

I've dropped both my camera and iPhone in various places and they've always survived. I'm not sure how I got so lucky. Glad your memory stick made it through!
runnerskitchen July 6, 2009, 5:05 pm
Is the vegan cupcake from a bakery or a grocery store? It looks kind of like the ones Jenna from EatLiveRun used to bake when she worked in the bakery!
Sarah July 6, 2009, 5:11 pm
That cupcake looks divine!
I'm so glad your memory stick lived to tell the tale… That would have been a huge bummer if it died.
Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point July 6, 2009, 5:16 pm
cupcake is from dandelion communitea cafe, a vegan place in orlando!
Peanut Butter Swirl July 6, 2009, 5:22 pm
if anyone can get back to running its you caitlin! good luck 🙂

mm scrumptious looking cupcake!
Heather July 6, 2009, 5:25 pm
thanks Caitlin! I haven't been to Dandelion in awhile so I think I need to make a stop.
Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) July 6, 2009, 5:32 pm
I always forget about bagels and hummus together…so simple but good! 😀

The cupcake looks delish! 😀
Stacey July 6, 2009, 5:42 pm
Good luck getting up to those five-milers 🙂
gymratfoodie July 6, 2009, 5:43 pm
I'm picking running back up after 6-7weeks of no running (shin splints for the first 5-6 weeks…). Heh. I signed up for a 5k on July 22… figured I'd dive right back in!
leslie July 6, 2009, 5:51 pm
good to know about the memory stick lol. that marathon program could not look more perfect for you! glad you found a good one.
Matt July 6, 2009, 5:58 pm
Sounds like a good plan! I bet you'll rock it!
Julie July 6, 2009, 6:00 pm
You were great on TV today! 🙂

You are going to kick butt on those runs this week!!

http://strivingforbalance.wordpress.com/
HangryPants July 6, 2009, 6:11 pm
How come you have to find a training plan if you are doing TNT? I thought they give you one to follow.
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) July 6, 2009, 6:13 pm
Nothing like a yummy cupcake to say job well done, huh? 🙂
ms July 6, 2009, 6:15 pm
great job on the newscast, caitlin!! i'm impressed at how relaxed and calm you are ~ perhaps you are an anchor-in-the-making? you just exude calm, confidence and *beauty*. congratulations!!
Casey @ Double Scooped July 6, 2009, 6:16 pm
Mmm that cupcake looks phenomenal! Good job husband!
Lauren July 6, 2009, 6:16 pm
OMG Caitlin, I just watched your fox news segment. AMAZING!

I had chills while watching.

I can not being to explain how proud I am of you. You are such an inspiration. You actually remind me so much of Cristen from Self's Eat Like Me. I think fame may be in your future.

You had such a wonderful day and I only hope tomorrow is just as fantastic.
Jewels July 6, 2009, 6:20 pm
your tv appearance was amazing, congrats on spreading your message.

i also read your article in the nydaily news, you probably knew about it but wanted to tell you in case you didn't!

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2009/07/06/2009-07-06_caitlin_boyles_postit_message_web_site_give_women_important_message_youre_b.html
Emily July 6, 2009, 6:23 pm
So cool that were on TV, congrats!
heyitstay July 6, 2009, 6:24 pm
That sounds like a perfect plan! You'll rock the training – you've been increasing smartly, and seem to have no troubles!

PS: May I have the other 1/2 of that cupcake? Pretty please? 😀
healthy ashley July 6, 2009, 6:29 pm
That looks like my cookie! 🙂
Betsy July 6, 2009, 6:44 pm
Hey belated congrats on the tv spot – you were so articulate 🙂
Bec July 6, 2009, 6:57 pm
what a busy day, that cup cake looks amazing!
katherine July 6, 2009, 7:04 pm
A busy day, but it sounds like a great one 🙂 Congrats on the TV interview – you looked beautiful and sounded great!! Sleep well!
havefaith4ever July 6, 2009, 7:30 pm
I loved the video of you on the news for operation beautiful! You were awesome 🙂

Vegan Cupcakes? Yum! I love dried apricots.

<3 jess
roseyrebecca July 6, 2009, 7:31 pm
I dropped my camera on my kitchen floor on my birthday and sadly it did not survive.

Unfortunately, my one year warranty did not cover drunk. 🙂
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now July 6, 2009, 8:11 pm
I'm glad you found what sounds like a perfect training plan for you!
kasondra July 6, 2009, 8:37 pm
Hay Caitlin! i just wanted to say hi as a fellow blogger. i wanted to thank you for your blog. I'm trying to network in the blogging community. Please check out my blog sometime and feel free to ad me to your blogroll!! : ) have a memorable day!
tryingtobefit July 6, 2009, 8:45 pm
Do the orange and green blocks mean something different?
Amandamoo July 6, 2009, 9:24 pm
Uh-oh, you need to go moderate comments on the Operation Beautiful site. Quick!
ChickPea July 6, 2009, 9:27 pm
Haha, my camera has survived multiple spilled wine incidents. Still works:)
Thinspired July 7, 2009, 1:33 am
Ahhh! I didn't realize the video was embedded in your last post! Just watched it…you did so great! You are calm and clear, and just look fantastic!
Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point July 7, 2009, 3:04 am
heather – they do give you one but i heard its really elementary. so i want to find my own. i could be wrong, though!
Miz July 7, 2009, 3:50 am
there have to be vegan cupcakes here in Austin as well.

and I AM ON A MISSION TO FIND EM.

playdate today.

1p

with a vegan friend and her vegan daughter 🙂
Normal Gal July 7, 2009, 5:56 am
Let us know how the training plan goes. I'm doing his 10K one now.
brandi July 7, 2009, 6:22 am
that training plan sounds perfect!

how sweet of him to get you that cupcake – it looks really good.
Sarah W. July 7, 2009, 6:47 am
I hear ya on getting back to 5 milers!!!! I'm working on that myself but am only running 3 days weekly currently b/c I dont want to give up weight lifting or HIIT or swimming – thanks for the link to Hal's 3 plan! I'll have to modify it for me soon – I've got 4 10 mile trail races beginning in Oct (1), 2 in Nov, 1 in Dec 🙂 eeek

hoping to do 5 miles straight on Saturday

I dropped my brand new digital canon powershot into a cup of BEER – rather, my friend dropped it – we immediately turned it off, removed battery & memory card and let everything sit in a baggie of RICE for a week – my camera still works – apparently I'm a super lucky person
mamasweeds July 7, 2009, 8:11 am
Oh I'm so glad the Novice 3 plan is a good fit! I thought it might, YAY!

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