Monday
December 31, 2007
I realize today that I have run in three different states in the last week. Now, I'm in Mile High City (aka Denver, CO.) Last run of the year! I made sure that even though I'm on vacation I'm still getting my runs in. I did the run on the elliptical in the hotel fitness center. I feel like I did it really well! I ran 5 miles in 53:08 which is at a 10:38 mile pace. GO ME!
Friday
December 28, 2007
At the gym this morning I did a 9:30 mile warm up and then did arms with Hector. I must have worked hard because I was dead after an hour with him. I really had to push myself to finish my run. I did two more slow miles on the treadmill (hardly running) and did the final mile on the elliptical.
Thursday
December 27, 2007
Home again!
I ran a fast mile warm up--8:46 minute mile! I've never done that before! I don't think I could maintain that pace, but I'm sure that it was good for me to do at least one!! Now if only I could work my way up to an entire 5k at that pace, how awesome would that be?!?
After the mile, I did a full body work out with Hector for an hour. I finished with 4 easy, slow miles on the elliptical (50 minutes--told you it was slow!). I did a total of 5 miles today. I probably should have pushed the training run more. Tomorrow is another day, I'll try harder on that run. That will be on the treadmill instead of the elliptical for sure.
Two weeks from right now, I'll be in Florida...the night before the 5k and two nights before the 1/2 Marathon. I'm getting excited!!
I ran a fast mile warm up--8:46 minute mile! I've never done that before! I don't think I could maintain that pace, but I'm sure that it was good for me to do at least one!! Now if only I could work my way up to an entire 5k at that pace, how awesome would that be?!?
After the mile, I did a full body work out with Hector for an hour. I finished with 4 easy, slow miles on the elliptical (50 minutes--told you it was slow!). I did a total of 5 miles today. I probably should have pushed the training run more. Tomorrow is another day, I'll try harder on that run. That will be on the treadmill instead of the elliptical for sure.
Two weeks from right now, I'll be in Florida...the night before the 5k and two nights before the 1/2 Marathon. I'm getting excited!!
Wednesday
December 26, 2007
I was up early, it was a beautiful sunrise over the ocean--and it was in the 60's while I was running. Yeah, Florida winters!!
I ran 5 miles. From my folks place, South on the island and across the Blue Heron Bridge (I walked the up sides in both directions) to US1 and back. I think it took an hour, or so--I hate when I forget to look at the clock!! It was a much better run than yesterday!
I ran 5 miles. From my folks place, South on the island and across the Blue Heron Bridge (I walked the up sides in both directions) to US1 and back. I think it took an hour, or so--I hate when I forget to look at the clock!! It was a much better run than yesterday!
Tuesday
December 25, 2007
Ah, sunny Florida...
Went for a 6 mile run today. It was like running in early summer! I ran from my folks place up to McArthur State Park. I started to walk as I got to the park, just because the bridges were so pretty over the water. On the way back I walked a little more due to some major chaffage. I probably walked at most a mile of the total.
Tell me again why forgetting to pack Body Glide was a good idea?
Went for a 6 mile run today. It was like running in early summer! I ran from my folks place up to McArthur State Park. I started to walk as I got to the park, just because the bridges were so pretty over the water. On the way back I walked a little more due to some major chaffage. I probably walked at most a mile of the total.
Tell me again why forgetting to pack Body Glide was a good idea?
Sunday
December 23, 2007
I headed to the gym today to ensure that I actually got in the long run. I'm so paranoid about the 1/2...I've hardly done any running this month. Barb has assured me that she will push me to at least 12 minute splits. Just gotta be better than the last one!!
I did 12 miles on the elliptical. Thank God the Bears game was on, because watching the Bears wallup on Green Bay was entertainment enough to keep me occupied. I was on that machine for 3 quarters!!
GO BEARS!!
I did 12 miles on the elliptical. Thank God the Bears game was on, because watching the Bears wallup on Green Bay was entertainment enough to keep me occupied. I was on that machine for 3 quarters!!
GO BEARS!!
Friday
December 21, 2007
I tried to run on the treadmill today, but my hips hurt too bad and I had to stop. I did my four miles on the elliptical. Then I did an hour of core and legs with Hector. It was a lot of trying to work out the kinks in my right hip. I really wish I knew what I did to it and how to fix it...
Wednesday
December 19, 2007
Worked out with Hector for an hour...I was dragging still from the combo of the sinus infection and stomach flu. I'm glad I worked out, but I'm still tired and dragging. I felt like I was only at 80%, but that 80% seemed to take a LOT of effort. I did a 10 minute mile warm up on the treadmill and then 2 miles after Hector on the elliptical (about 400 calories).
I really need to get back on schedule for training runs. I'm a little panicky today due to my lack of running this month. The 1/2 marathon isn't going to run itself. I'm seriously considering ditching my co-workers after work on Friday to work out for 2 hours. Fear (of not doing well or doing worse than the one in August) is a HUGE motivator.
I really need to get back on schedule for training runs. I'm a little panicky today due to my lack of running this month. The 1/2 marathon isn't going to run itself. I'm seriously considering ditching my co-workers after work on Friday to work out for 2 hours. Fear (of not doing well or doing worse than the one in August) is a HUGE motivator.
Tuesday
Monday
December 10, 2007
Spent an hour with Hector. 1/2 mile warm up in 4:30 on the treadmill and then an excellent core work out (complete with streaching!)
Sunday
December 9, 2007
Rudolph Ramble!! Due to shitty driving conditions (the roads were solid ice) I was getting out of my car as the gun sounded. I ran over to the start and I was the very last person to start. I was being a goof about it, throwing my arms up yelling "Woo-Hoo! I'm late!! Last to start!!"
If I had been on time I would have heard the announcements stating that the race had been changed. This was supposed to be an 8K, but due to hazzardous conditions, it was shortened to a 5K with manditory walk points. It was crazy slippey; I feel twice. I crossed the finish at 41: something--(Chip time 37:59--12:15 ppm) worst 5K time EVER!!
If I had been on time I would have heard the announcements stating that the race had been changed. This was supposed to be an 8K, but due to hazzardous conditions, it was shortened to a 5K with manditory walk points. It was crazy slippey; I feel twice. I crossed the finish at 41: something--(Chip time 37:59--12:15 ppm) worst 5K time EVER!!
Wednesday
December 5, 2007
This was the worst day I've had in a long time. Seriously, who did I fuck over to have karma send me this bad of a day? I know it wasn't all bad, but still there was some major suckage going on.
I even got to the gym late for my appointment with Hector. He knew something was up (let's face it, I'm never late to the gym). I spilled to him on a 5 minute warm up on the treadmill (1/2 mile). And then did more legs and core work. It's nice to know that there's someone there to kick my ass and make me work hard to make the day better.
Hector not only cheered me up, but also stretched me out. He's the biggest sweetie I know!
(If you're reading this, Hector--Love ya! You're the best!!)
I even got to the gym late for my appointment with Hector. He knew something was up (let's face it, I'm never late to the gym). I spilled to him on a 5 minute warm up on the treadmill (1/2 mile). And then did more legs and core work. It's nice to know that there's someone there to kick my ass and make me work hard to make the day better.
Hector not only cheered me up, but also stretched me out. He's the biggest sweetie I know!
(If you're reading this, Hector--Love ya! You're the best!!)
Monday
December 3, 2007
Beautiful work out!! A one mile (9:54 min) warm up and then legs and core with Hector--it was practically the perfect work out. I didn't want to run after, I just wanted to enjoy my little glow.
Ahhh, if only all workouts could be this good.
Ahhh, if only all workouts could be this good.
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