I thought I was supposed to meet Hector this morning, but due to a misunderstanding, I didn't. I ran 4 miles on the treadmill in 42:41 and all of the miles were negative splits (11:19, 11:06, 10:54 and 9:23). I think the treadmill is good for my speed because after a couple of miles I get sick of being on it and just want to get it over with. It's the whole being bored thing.
Later in the evening, I met Melissa for a second bout at the gym. I did 30 minutes on the row machine. 5 on the stairs before a couple stared making out in front of me...HELLO!! It's the gym. I should never see tongue in the gym. I moved to the bike and got about 3 miles in in 5:00.
Sunday
Saturday
January 10, 2009
I'd like to say: "Holy Shit-balls!@" or "Welcome to Winter in Chicago!"
This morning was a 7 mile long run on the Lakefront Path. While the parking lot wasn't plowed, the path was fairly clear (and by fairly I mean all but about a 1/2 mile total). I also have to thank Jack for letting me borrow his truck...with out it I surely would not have made it out of the parking lot in my car!
The people in my group were total troopers! I'm so proud. The way back was tough. It was into the wind with the snow pelting our faces (my cheeks are definitely wind burned). It's much easier to run with a group when it's like this. If it wasn't for the group, I would have said "screw it, I'm going to the gym!" We finished on pace; it was a tough run, but we all made it!
This morning was a 7 mile long run on the Lakefront Path. While the parking lot wasn't plowed, the path was fairly clear (and by fairly I mean all but about a 1/2 mile total). I also have to thank Jack for letting me borrow his truck...with out it I surely would not have made it out of the parking lot in my car!
The people in my group were total troopers! I'm so proud. The way back was tough. It was into the wind with the snow pelting our faces (my cheeks are definitely wind burned). It's much easier to run with a group when it's like this. If it wasn't for the group, I would have said "screw it, I'm going to the gym!" We finished on pace; it was a tough run, but we all made it!
Thursday
January 8, 2009
It was not easy to drag myself out of my nice warm bed this morning. But I did, made it to the gym and did 3 miles on the treadmill in 33:15. I did the negative splits for each mile: 11:30, 11:19 and 10:54 (with increases through out the last mile up to 9:30). It was much less crowded at 6:30 am. I guess, if I want my time on the treadmill, I'm going to have to get up early for it.
Wednesday
January 7, 2009
Ok, again...Treadmill issues. I think I need to drag my carcass out of bed and get to the gym at 6 am rather than after work. Maybe then the 'big fakers' won't be there and I can do what I need to do with out wasting my time waiting for a piece of equipment.
I had to warm up on the bike. Fortunately, I wasn't waiting for Hector long and I did 1.1 miles on the bike in 3 minutes. Then Hector proceeded to kick my butt. We did mostly arms and core (my favorite!!). I think it's been almost a month since I've seen him. It was nice to catch up...and make fun of the 'big fakers' who are only going to be at the gym for a month. (In fact, some guy even stopped Hector to ask him how to get to the pool! UGH!! SERIOUSLY?!? It's through that door that's labeled "POOL" and has about a ga-zillion rules written on it!)
I had to warm up on the bike. Fortunately, I wasn't waiting for Hector long and I did 1.1 miles on the bike in 3 minutes. Then Hector proceeded to kick my butt. We did mostly arms and core (my favorite!!). I think it's been almost a month since I've seen him. It was nice to catch up...and make fun of the 'big fakers' who are only going to be at the gym for a month. (In fact, some guy even stopped Hector to ask him how to get to the pool! UGH!! SERIOUSLY?!? It's through that door that's labeled "POOL" and has about a ga-zillion rules written on it!)
Tuesday
January 6, 2009
Well, the ellipticals that are off have finally driven me to the treadmill. This is probably a good thing, because it will make me a better runner than using the elliptical. Who knew?
I also have to rant. I hate this time of year at the gym. I actually had to wait for a treadmill. Now if my gym were always this crazy busy, I'd have no problems with this and adjust my work out time accordingly. But it's all the resolution people who are big fakers that are taking up my machines. I know most of them will be gone by mid-February. If this was a complete lifestyle change, then fine. Use the machines. But those who indulged during the holidays and now feel the need to take up my space...what the crap! Stop kidding yourself. Just go home and sit on your couch and get out of my way.
I did a quick negative split run on the treadmill (yeah me!). I started at 11:31 and cut it down to 11:19 at about 3/4 of a mile. I ran the next 1.25 miles at this pace and bumped it up to 10:54 for the finish with a little faster at the end. I finished my 3 miles in 33:24.
I also have to rant. I hate this time of year at the gym. I actually had to wait for a treadmill. Now if my gym were always this crazy busy, I'd have no problems with this and adjust my work out time accordingly. But it's all the resolution people who are big fakers that are taking up my machines. I know most of them will be gone by mid-February. If this was a complete lifestyle change, then fine. Use the machines. But those who indulged during the holidays and now feel the need to take up my space...what the crap! Stop kidding yourself. Just go home and sit on your couch and get out of my way.
I did a quick negative split run on the treadmill (yeah me!). I started at 11:31 and cut it down to 11:19 at about 3/4 of a mile. I ran the next 1.25 miles at this pace and bumped it up to 10:54 for the finish with a little faster at the end. I finished my 3 miles in 33:24.
Sunday
January 4, 2009
This morning I went to the gym again with Melissa. After a 1/2 mile warm up, John kicked both of our asses with arms. I actually liked it to day. It was challenging, but unlike last time, I don't feel that I'm walking around like a T-rex because my arms are so sore.
I finished my training run for a total of 3 miles and a total time of 31:00 for the 3 miles. I also had some extra time, so I did 6 minutes on the stair machine and did 25 floors. I really need to get back in to the stair climbing (the Hustle is coming up!!) and swimming again. Here's hoping I stay motivated!!(unlike last month!)
I finished my training run for a total of 3 miles and a total time of 31:00 for the 3 miles. I also had some extra time, so I did 6 minutes on the stair machine and did 25 floors. I really need to get back in to the stair climbing (the Hustle is coming up!!) and swimming again. Here's hoping I stay motivated!!(unlike last month!)
Saturday
January 3, 2009
Today was the first day of CARA's Marathon Group Training! It was a bit chilly (upper 20's) to start, but once we got started it was a nice day for a run. There were about 8 people looking to run with the 12's both newbies and old faces. We did the 5 miles in 1:00:52 (again, an almost perfect pace!).
I even got a complement from one of my summer runners who moved up in pace. He told some newbies in his group that if they had questions, they should slow down and run with me because I'd be able to offer tips and advise. I was very flattered that he had said that. All in all, it was a good day to run!
I even got a complement from one of my summer runners who moved up in pace. He told some newbies in his group that if they had questions, they should slow down and run with me because I'd be able to offer tips and advise. I was very flattered that he had said that. All in all, it was a good day to run!
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