Apparently as a red heads I can run faster. My logic: I ran my fastest race yet, and I had red hair. Thus, I as a red head can run faster than as a blonde! ;-)
Tonight, Matt & I participated in the Herndon Turkey Trot along with 5 of our neighbor. This is my first race since the Marine Corps Marathon. I have done a lot better about continuing to run since the marathon. (Unlike the Honolulu marathon where took me a long time to run again).
My HTT
3.1 miles
20:40 mins
9:14 pace (!!!)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Back trail runs
I have found myself extra busy, and since running isn't one of my top priorities any more, I find myself putting it on the back burner. I have managed to squeeze in 1 or 2 runs a week. My feet are still giving me some issues. To be exact, 2 of my toes are causing issues. I would love just go to run barefoot on the golf course.
My runs:
November 13th: Since Matt & John S were going running I decided I should also be productive and go for a run. It was a little dreary, but at least it has stopped raining. (Oh, that is the other thing, the days that I have actually had a chance to run Mother Nature has decided she needed a shower. Since I don't have to run any more & running in the cold rain isn't a lot of fun, I decide I am not going to.) I ran 2 miles at a 9:30 pace (19 minutes).
November 20th: The weather was perfect for running so I pulled myself away from watching the Bill Cosby award special on tv and went for a run. We had a bit of a time constraint so once again I went 2 miles (in 20 minutes). It was a bit of a rough run. Sure made me wish I was running more.
My runs:
November 13th: Since Matt & John S were going running I decided I should also be productive and go for a run. It was a little dreary, but at least it has stopped raining. (Oh, that is the other thing, the days that I have actually had a chance to run Mother Nature has decided she needed a shower. Since I don't have to run any more & running in the cold rain isn't a lot of fun, I decide I am not going to.) I ran 2 miles at a 9:30 pace (19 minutes).
November 20th: The weather was perfect for running so I pulled myself away from watching the Bill Cosby award special on tv and went for a run. We had a bit of a time constraint so once again I went 2 miles (in 20 minutes). It was a bit of a rough run. Sure made me wish I was running more.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Through the Dark Leaves
Tonight Matt and I went for a run together. This is the first time since really before all of the Marathon training. I swear if you saw me run now you would not believe I ran a marathon 2 weeks ago. It is funny how fast you lose it all.
Tonight's run took us through part of the golf course, along the leaf covered trails, and by our neighbor's soon to be new home. We ran 4 miles in 41 minutes. (10:15 pace). I tried to keep track of my heart rate but my monitor stopped working for most of the run.
The Course:
Tonight's run took us through part of the golf course, along the leaf covered trails, and by our neighbor's soon to be new home. We ran 4 miles in 41 minutes. (10:15 pace). I tried to keep track of my heart rate but my monitor stopped working for most of the run.
The Course:
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Back in the laces
I am now trying to get back in the habit of going for a run most days of the week. (Or at least doing some sort of exercise). I took advantage of the nice weather yesterday and put on my shorts and headed out. At the start my knees were very sore and the down hills were painful. But, as normal, by 1/2 mile or so they started to loosen up. My plan was to go for a 5k and instead ended up going for 4 miles since it felt good.
I had noticed during my training runs that if I kept my heart rate below 160 I felt good and was able to hold a decent conversation. I also saw that by doing the slower long runs my performance improved fairly quickly. So, now that I don't have a major goal I am working towards I think I am going to try and work on my pace.
Yesterday's Run:
4 miles
43 minutes
10:45 pace
168 avg heart rate (HR monitor stopped then restarted part way through the run).
420 calories
I had noticed during my training runs that if I kept my heart rate below 160 I felt good and was able to hold a decent conversation. I also saw that by doing the slower long runs my performance improved fairly quickly. So, now that I don't have a major goal I am working towards I think I am going to try and work on my pace.
Yesterday's Run:
4 miles
43 minutes
10:45 pace
168 avg heart rate (HR monitor stopped then restarted part way through the run).
420 calories
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Time Helps to Forget
I went for a run on Friday, my first one since the marathon. Overall I felt pretty good. My knees were a little sore, but it was more a soreness from not running in almost a week. It was strange going from having to run 5-6 days a week to not. It is nice being back to running just for fun.
I had said during and after the marathon that that would be my last full marathon. I would do some 1/2 marathons and shorter races. All of the time that the training takes up a too much.
However, that said...As I sit here watching an American Male win the NYC Marathon, it is funny how fast you forget all of the pain of a marathon and just remember the feeling of running and hearing the people cheer you on...
Marine Corps Marathon!
I have successfully completed my 2nd marathon. My time was 25 minutes faster than my first marathon. This alone makes it a success.
However, I do not feel like the race itself was that good. I feel like I could have broke 5 hours which I did not end up doing. The first 1/2 of the race was good. The 2 up-hills near the beginning were not too bad and the downhills were wonderful. I just had to pick up my feet and down I went. I had to pee at one point, and I stood in line for a port-a-potty, but decided I couldn't waste that much time so I found a tree. Funny, any other time in DC you would be arrested, but during the marathon there was no second thought about it. About 1/2 way through the race I started getting horrible cramps in both of my calf muscles. I tried to stop and stretch some but to no avail. Matt, the Gatorade, and the Miniature Butterfingers (thanks Kim & Jim) around the 16.5 mile mark were life savers. Mine 4 was my best, while mile 20 was my worst. Along the 14th street bridge I managed to ignore some of the pain by shutting my eyes. I would look ahead, shut my eyes and take a few steps, open my eyes to make sure I didn't run into anyone and repeat. With this I was able to "beat the bridge". I decided that no matter how bad I felt I was going to gut out the last .2 miles up the hill to the finish. I had been dreading the end, but truthfully I didn't even notice it. (!)
It definitely helped knowing where Matt & friends were going to be along the course. They were a great motivator. Just knowing there was going to be a known friendly face cheering me on helped propel me further along the course. Even saw some of my other friends surprised me and came out and it was a great boost to see them on the corner near the end. Many thanks to everyone who was cheering me on in person and from afar.
My final time: 5 hr 46 minutes 14 seconds.
My professional photos can be found here
However, I do not feel like the race itself was that good. I feel like I could have broke 5 hours which I did not end up doing. The first 1/2 of the race was good. The 2 up-hills near the beginning were not too bad and the downhills were wonderful. I just had to pick up my feet and down I went. I had to pee at one point, and I stood in line for a port-a-potty, but decided I couldn't waste that much time so I found a tree. Funny, any other time in DC you would be arrested, but during the marathon there was no second thought about it. About 1/2 way through the race I started getting horrible cramps in both of my calf muscles. I tried to stop and stretch some but to no avail. Matt, the Gatorade, and the Miniature Butterfingers (thanks Kim & Jim) around the 16.5 mile mark were life savers. Mine 4 was my best, while mile 20 was my worst. Along the 14th street bridge I managed to ignore some of the pain by shutting my eyes. I would look ahead, shut my eyes and take a few steps, open my eyes to make sure I didn't run into anyone and repeat. With this I was able to "beat the bridge". I decided that no matter how bad I felt I was going to gut out the last .2 miles up the hill to the finish. I had been dreading the end, but truthfully I didn't even notice it. (!)
It definitely helped knowing where Matt & friends were going to be along the course. They were a great motivator. Just knowing there was going to be a known friendly face cheering me on helped propel me further along the course. Even saw some of my other friends surprised me and came out and it was a great boost to see them on the corner near the end. Many thanks to everyone who was cheering me on in person and from afar.
My final time: 5 hr 46 minutes 14 seconds.
My professional photos can be found here
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Prior to Race
October 7th: Took my new shoes out for a run. I am back in Asics (what my very first pair of running shoes were) but this time I ended up getting Wide width. My feet are happier. I went for 4.2 mile run in the morning with Jean.
October 11th: Been busy traveling to NY for Kerry's Wedding. Also feeling sick. Sinus problems. I went for about a 2 mile run before feeling like my throat and chest were on fire. That and the darkness setting in caused me to turn around and head home.
October 12th: Missed several runs so trying to get some miles in, in my new shoes. Managed to go 4 miles before dying due to coughing and sinus pressure.
October 13th: Feel like I am getting more sick, but managed to squeeze in a 5 mile run. My legs feel great, I just need my chest, throat, and head to get better.
Decided to take most people (and my body's) advice and take a few days off. I thought it would be better to get healthy now instead of a few more miles.
October 20th: Feeling better, I only have a bit of a cough left. My legs still felt good on my run. I went for 3 miles in 28 minutes. The speed felt good.
October 22nd: Last long run before the race. I did a slower 3.1 mile run just to keep my legs limber.
I am having slightly cramping in my legs. But I am making sure I eat correctly and drink enough fluids.
October 11th: Been busy traveling to NY for Kerry's Wedding. Also feeling sick. Sinus problems. I went for about a 2 mile run before feeling like my throat and chest were on fire. That and the darkness setting in caused me to turn around and head home.
October 12th: Missed several runs so trying to get some miles in, in my new shoes. Managed to go 4 miles before dying due to coughing and sinus pressure.
October 13th: Feel like I am getting more sick, but managed to squeeze in a 5 mile run. My legs feel great, I just need my chest, throat, and head to get better.
Decided to take most people (and my body's) advice and take a few days off. I thought it would be better to get healthy now instead of a few more miles.
October 20th: Feeling better, I only have a bit of a cough left. My legs still felt good on my run. I went for 3 miles in 28 minutes. The speed felt good.
October 22nd: Last long run before the race. I did a slower 3.1 mile run just to keep my legs limber.
I am having slightly cramping in my legs. But I am making sure I eat correctly and drink enough fluids.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Race, Wide Foot, Shooting Star
Many things have occurred since my last post.
After the race I was not even completely dead. I am now feeling slightly better about the Marathon in 3 weeks. And I did learn important info: I need different shoes for the Marathon.
2. So tonight (after my run with neighbor John) I headed over to Potomac River Runner to get new shoes. It is annoying because my most recent shoes only have about 50 miles on them and technically I should be able to go another 300 miles. However, the many, very sore blisters convinced me to go get a new pair before the Marathon. So headed over and tried on 7 pairs or so of different shoes before deciding on Asics. (Funny, my first pair of running shoes were Asics as well). The biggest difference between these shoes and prior pairs is the wider width. I am excited about tomorrows morning run (boy I need to go to bed) to try them out.
3 & 4. These past few weeks have been crazy with teaching, graduate school, and life in general. I haven't gotten in as many runs as would have liked. Most have been fairly good, but a few were not. I need to get a long run in this week, maybe Thursday after teaching before heading up to NY for a wedding. On one of my early (read: dark) runs I saw a shottting star.
The 2 things I need to learn how to do a better job of is: 1) stretching after a run and 2) going to bed earlier...(This said as I was falling asleep).
- Ran the Army 10 Miler
- Got a new pair of running shoes :-/
- Saw a shooting star
- Logged 46.7 miles
| Gun / Chip | Overall | Sex | Div | 6.5Mi Split | Chip Time | Pace |
| 1:56:35 / 1:39:16 | 12315 /21289 | 4156/9566 | 957/1966 | 1:06:11 | 1:39:16 | 9:55 |
2. So tonight (after my run with neighbor John) I headed over to Potomac River Runner to get new shoes. It is annoying because my most recent shoes only have about 50 miles on them and technically I should be able to go another 300 miles. However, the many, very sore blisters convinced me to go get a new pair before the Marathon. So headed over and tried on 7 pairs or so of different shoes before deciding on Asics. (Funny, my first pair of running shoes were Asics as well). The biggest difference between these shoes and prior pairs is the wider width. I am excited about tomorrows morning run (boy I need to go to bed) to try them out.
3 & 4. These past few weeks have been crazy with teaching, graduate school, and life in general. I haven't gotten in as many runs as would have liked. Most have been fairly good, but a few were not. I need to get a long run in this week, maybe Thursday after teaching before heading up to NY for a wedding. On one of my early (read: dark) runs I saw a shottting star.
The 2 things I need to learn how to do a better job of is: 1) stretching after a run and 2) going to bed earlier...(This said as I was falling asleep).
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
New Shoes!
Today I took my new shoes out for a run. It was a little humid today. I didn't do good with eating or drinking water throughout the day. My heart rate watch is calibrated incorrectly, but it is set so I actually run further than it says I do. It is better this way than the opposite.
4 miles
40 minutes
10:00 min/mile
172 avg heart rate
417 calories
4 miles
40 minutes
10:00 min/mile
172 avg heart rate
417 calories
Sunday, September 20, 2009
46.2 miles
Logged since the 9th of September. As of today I have 13days until the Army 10 Miler and 34 days until the Marine Corps Marathon. Some days I feel ready, other days I feel nervous, especially for the Marathon.
Today I ran 6.2 miles with Jean. We were going to try one of Reston Runner's trails, but the trail was closed, so we headed back to the road. It is a very good thing that I have new shoes coming (hopefully very soon) as I have put 356 miles on these ones and it is starting to show. My knees were a little sore today and I am starting to get shin splints. Even though today wasn't too hot, the sun was warm. I wore my camelbak today (Thanks Kim & Jim) for water and it worked well. I am getting used to having it on my back.
*6.2 miles *1hr 7mins *10:48min/mile *163 avg HR *645 calories
Saturday I headed out fairly late and the sun was already high in the sky. I had a lot of excuses why I did not make my goal for the run. Whatever they were, the truth was I just wimped out and tried to justify it to myself. I need to do better this coming week. As much as I enjoy running some days I look forward to the Marathon being over.
*9 miles *1hr 44mins *10:26min/mile *165 avg HR *912 calories
Friday was supposed to be an early morning run, but my body decided it needed the extra hour of sleep. Was gonna ride with Matt, but instead helped him with house stuff and ended up chatting & doing dinner with some neighbors.
Thursday I went for a run after teaching. We had stuff going on that evening so I went for a quick short run. I wanted to see how I felt. I was impressed. I did not feel like I gave it my all, or feel like I was dead afterward, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well I did.
*2miles *19mins 31secods *9:45min/mile *161 avg HR *181 calories
Wednesday was an early morning run due to grad classes in the evening. It was a very cloudy morning and we were speedy!! This day I felt prepared for the upcoming races.
*6miles *1hr *10:00min/mile (!) *159 avg HR *551 calories
Monday & Tuesday were rest days due to not being able to squeeze in runs. Grad classes and Back to School Nights lead to late nights out. Those make for rough mornings.
Sunday (13th) I met up with Jean again. It was when the Reston Triathlon was going on. Our neighbor competed in it. We definitely seem to run faster in the dark. My legs felt heavy from the prior day's run. Once again I wimped out and went a mile shorter than was planning.
*5miles *53mins *10:36min/mile *171 avg HR *551 calories.
Saturday Matt & I headed back out to the W&OD for our runs. I went 14 miles. It took me 4 minutes longer than the last time I ran this distant. I was definitely hungry on my run.
*14miles *2hr 32 mins *10:51min/mile *172 avg HR *1584 calories
Friday was an early morning run of 4 miles. Not much to say.
*4 miles *41 mins *10:15min/mile *147 avg HR *334 calories
I have never figured out what works well, regarding food, for me prior and during a run. So to help with this I have started writing down what I am eating. Let's see if this helps. Things I know: 2 days prior-have pasta for dinner, after a run-drink chocolate milk. I know I have been sweating a lot of sweat and getting cramps in my legs. One thing I have noticed due to my running is my lower average heart rate, even on some of the faster paces...maybe I should just always run fast.
Today I ran 6.2 miles with Jean. We were going to try one of Reston Runner's trails, but the trail was closed, so we headed back to the road. It is a very good thing that I have new shoes coming (hopefully very soon) as I have put 356 miles on these ones and it is starting to show. My knees were a little sore today and I am starting to get shin splints. Even though today wasn't too hot, the sun was warm. I wore my camelbak today (Thanks Kim & Jim) for water and it worked well. I am getting used to having it on my back.
*6.2 miles *1hr 7mins *10:48min/mile *163 avg HR *645 calories
Saturday I headed out fairly late and the sun was already high in the sky. I had a lot of excuses why I did not make my goal for the run. Whatever they were, the truth was I just wimped out and tried to justify it to myself. I need to do better this coming week. As much as I enjoy running some days I look forward to the Marathon being over.
*9 miles *1hr 44mins *10:26min/mile *165 avg HR *912 calories
Friday was supposed to be an early morning run, but my body decided it needed the extra hour of sleep. Was gonna ride with Matt, but instead helped him with house stuff and ended up chatting & doing dinner with some neighbors.
Thursday I went for a run after teaching. We had stuff going on that evening so I went for a quick short run. I wanted to see how I felt. I was impressed. I did not feel like I gave it my all, or feel like I was dead afterward, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well I did.
*2miles *19mins 31secods *9:45min/mile *161 avg HR *181 calories
Wednesday was an early morning run due to grad classes in the evening. It was a very cloudy morning and we were speedy!! This day I felt prepared for the upcoming races.
*6miles *1hr *10:00min/mile (!) *159 avg HR *551 calories
Monday & Tuesday were rest days due to not being able to squeeze in runs. Grad classes and Back to School Nights lead to late nights out. Those make for rough mornings.
Sunday (13th) I met up with Jean again. It was when the Reston Triathlon was going on. Our neighbor competed in it. We definitely seem to run faster in the dark. My legs felt heavy from the prior day's run. Once again I wimped out and went a mile shorter than was planning.
*5miles *53mins *10:36min/mile *171 avg HR *551 calories.
Saturday Matt & I headed back out to the W&OD for our runs. I went 14 miles. It took me 4 minutes longer than the last time I ran this distant. I was definitely hungry on my run.
*14miles *2hr 32 mins *10:51min/mile *172 avg HR *1584 calories
Friday was an early morning run of 4 miles. Not much to say.
*4 miles *41 mins *10:15min/mile *147 avg HR *334 calories
I have never figured out what works well, regarding food, for me prior and during a run. So to help with this I have started writing down what I am eating. Let's see if this helps. Things I know: 2 days prior-have pasta for dinner, after a run-drink chocolate milk. I know I have been sweating a lot of sweat and getting cramps in my legs. One thing I have noticed due to my running is my lower average heart rate, even on some of the faster paces...maybe I should just always run fast.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Rest of the day free
Now that school has started these early morning runs are really getting early! Got up to meet Jean at 4:30am. I changed my schedule around so it wasn't too long of a run. It was sprinkling when we got going but it let off. We were not as chatty today due to the early time.
6 miles
1hr 2 minutes (continues to get faster!)
10:20min/mile
152 avg heart rate
525 calories burned
Took a nap when I got home from teaching!
It is an awesome feeling when a student says, "High-Five Ms. S!"
6 miles
1hr 2 minutes (continues to get faster!)
10:20min/mile
152 avg heart rate
525 calories burned
Took a nap when I got home from teaching!
It is an awesome feeling when a student says, "High-Five Ms. S!"
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Over the Curb
Quite literally in fact. Yesterday (Monday) Matt convinced me to go for a bike ride with him. I finally agreed after the condition that he would look at the bike and see if he could make it actually shift. He must have the magic fingers as he got the gears all working! So we headed out and as soon as we got on the back trails Mother Nature decided we needed a cold shower....which lasted right up until we got back to the house 32 minutes later! Even though it was a cold wet ride I was smiling and my biggest accomplishment was riding over (ie down) a curb. (32 minutes, 131 calories, 107 avg heart rate!)
Today after my first day of teaching 9th grade special ed biology I went out for a short even though I would have loved to curl up and take a nap. My hips and thighs were still sore so I went a mile shorter than my schedule. But, since I am running 6 miles in the am I decided it wasn't worth pushing it. (run4 miles, 41 minutes, 10:15min/mile, 375 calories, 160 avg heart rate). I (as usual) pushed my pace the last bit of the run and managed to get down to a 8:26min/mile. Today's run, even though my heart rate was lower, felt hard. Hopefully tomorrow's run will help keep me limber.
Today after my first day of teaching 9th grade special ed biology I went out for a short even though I would have loved to curl up and take a nap. My hips and thighs were still sore so I went a mile shorter than my schedule. But, since I am running 6 miles in the am I decided it wasn't worth pushing it. (run4 miles, 41 minutes, 10:15min/mile, 375 calories, 160 avg heart rate). I (as usual) pushed my pace the last bit of the run and managed to get down to a 8:26min/mile. Today's run, even though my heart rate was lower, felt hard. Hopefully tomorrow's run will help keep me limber.
It is important that students bring a certain ragamuffin,
barefoot irreverence to their studies; they are not here
to worship what is known, but to question it.
~Jacob Bronowski
Monday, September 7, 2009
Only Mostly Dead
So I went out on my 20 mile run Sunday morning. I was planning on running Saturday with my neighbor, until I learned he has gotten fast (Great job Mike!) and I wouldn't be able to keep up with him. I struggled getting out of bed so I got a slightly later start than was planning on.
I did well trying to keep my pace slower so I could maintain it over the entire run....however, that didn't happen. The first 10.5 miles were wonderful. I even managed to eat some bloks while running. This time I made it to the 17.5 mile point (2 miles further than the last time) before I died. Considered calling for a ride home from Matt. I ran out of water & didn't get more until the 18.5 mile point. (Many thanks to Starbucks & the Fairfax Fire Dept for their free water!!). The water made a huge difference and I was able to make it home. I went through around 64 oz of water in the 4+ hours.... For my other 20 mile training run I really need to setup plans with Matt or pre-stash water along my route.
I know I am capable, but I is still hard for me to figure out how I will run an additional 6.2 miles. Even today my hips, knees, & thighs are sore... I have 7 weeks until my Marathon and right now it does not seem like enough time! (As of today I have to say, Ashley, don't worry about me beating you...I run slow) :-)
Unfortuantely I am unable to upload my watch at the moment to see the breakdown.
20 miles
4 hrs 5 minutes
12:15 min/mile
163 avg heart rate
2355 calories burned
I should: go for a slow short run just to get my legs moving/stretched, finish my syllabus, make up the puzzle pieces for class, prepare the "get to know" sheet, and figure out what to wear for my first day of teaching...and the one thing I feel like doing is take a nap...
I did well trying to keep my pace slower so I could maintain it over the entire run....however, that didn't happen. The first 10.5 miles were wonderful. I even managed to eat some bloks while running. This time I made it to the 17.5 mile point (2 miles further than the last time) before I died. Considered calling for a ride home from Matt. I ran out of water & didn't get more until the 18.5 mile point. (Many thanks to Starbucks & the Fairfax Fire Dept for their free water!!). The water made a huge difference and I was able to make it home. I went through around 64 oz of water in the 4+ hours.... For my other 20 mile training run I really need to setup plans with Matt or pre-stash water along my route.
I know I am capable, but I is still hard for me to figure out how I will run an additional 6.2 miles. Even today my hips, knees, & thighs are sore... I have 7 weeks until my Marathon and right now it does not seem like enough time! (As of today I have to say, Ashley, don't worry about me beating you...I run slow) :-)
Unfortuantely I am unable to upload my watch at the moment to see the breakdown.
20 miles
4 hrs 5 minutes
12:15 min/mile
163 avg heart rate
2355 calories burned
I should: go for a slow short run just to get my legs moving/stretched, finish my syllabus, make up the puzzle pieces for class, prepare the "get to know" sheet, and figure out what to wear for my first day of teaching...and the one thing I feel like doing is take a nap...
Friday, September 4, 2009
Early 4
Met up with Jean again. This time we treated ourselves to a few more minutes of sleep and didn't meet up til 5:00am. I only had to go a short 4 mile run that day. The great thing about running at 5am is it is still dark out so you can't see how steep the hills really are. Our pace has slowly been increasing and I am feeling good about the 10 miler & the marathon.
4 miles
41 minutes
10:14 min/mile
155 avg heart rate
363 calories burned
4 miles
41 minutes
10:14 min/mile
155 avg heart rate
363 calories burned
Thursday, September 3, 2009
6 Days Running Update
Saturday August 29th: Matt & I headed to the W&OD by Jimmy's. We got started a little late, and the sun was starting to get high by the end. I had to run 14 miles. I went out 7 and then back. I actually felt pretty good at the end. (Mead even said I "didn't look dead", this was a good sign) :-) I ran it slightly faster than i was expecting. (I got a battery for my red watch).
14 miles
2 hrs 28 minutes
10:34 min/mile
168 avg heart rate
1475 calories burned
Sunday August 30th: Went for a run on the back trails. I planned on going 7, but got sick part way through so stopped when I reached the house at 6.5 miles. After the run I met up with Savannah down in DC to ride on the paddle boats around the Tidal Basin.
6.5 miles
1 hr 12 mins
11:04 min/mile
152 avg heart rate
570 calories burned
Monday August 31st: Met up with Jean at 4:55am to go for our run. It sure helps having someone else waiting for you to run. My legs were sore from the prior days activities but we still managed to increase our pace from our prior run.
5 miles
52 minutes
10:35 min/mile
154 avg heart rate
455 calories burned
Tuesday September 1st: It was the perfect running temperature. I went for an evening run on the back trails and decided to see what I could do. So I went for a fast 3 mile run. And, I did it!! I was able to run the entire thing at a 9:20 min/mile!! These longer slower runs are definitely helping my: speed, endurance, and average heart rate!!
3 miles
28 minutes
9:20 min/mile
165 avg heart rate
274 calories burned
Wednesday September 2nd: Met up with Jean again at 4:45am (!) for a 6 mile run. It makes me feel so good to have my runs done in the morning and have the rest of the day "free".
6 miles
1 hr 3 mins
10:38 min/mile
157 avg heart rate
566 calories burned
Thursday September 3rd: Today is my day off! I have run 7 days in a row. This equals 45 miles and around 4431 calories burned. This weekend I have to work on teaching stuff as the students are arriving in 5 days! Too many things to do: syllabus, blackboard, copies, organizing, etc.
14 miles
2 hrs 28 minutes
10:34 min/mile
168 avg heart rate
1475 calories burned
Sunday August 30th: Went for a run on the back trails. I planned on going 7, but got sick part way through so stopped when I reached the house at 6.5 miles. After the run I met up with Savannah down in DC to ride on the paddle boats around the Tidal Basin.
6.5 miles
1 hr 12 mins
11:04 min/mile
152 avg heart rate
570 calories burned
Monday August 31st: Met up with Jean at 4:55am to go for our run. It sure helps having someone else waiting for you to run. My legs were sore from the prior days activities but we still managed to increase our pace from our prior run.
5 miles
52 minutes
10:35 min/mile
154 avg heart rate
455 calories burned
Tuesday September 1st: It was the perfect running temperature. I went for an evening run on the back trails and decided to see what I could do. So I went for a fast 3 mile run. And, I did it!! I was able to run the entire thing at a 9:20 min/mile!! These longer slower runs are definitely helping my: speed, endurance, and average heart rate!!
3 miles
28 minutes
9:20 min/mile
165 avg heart rate
274 calories burned
Wednesday September 2nd: Met up with Jean again at 4:45am (!) for a 6 mile run. It makes me feel so good to have my runs done in the morning and have the rest of the day "free".
6 miles
1 hr 3 mins
10:38 min/mile
157 avg heart rate
566 calories burned
Thursday September 3rd: Today is my day off! I have run 7 days in a row. This equals 45 miles and around 4431 calories burned. This weekend I have to work on teaching stuff as the students are arriving in 5 days! Too many things to do: syllabus, blackboard, copies, organizing, etc.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Watch Graveyard
So all of our running watches are dead...this is bad timing as there is less than 2 months until our marathons. I am on the search for 2 watch batteries and Matt is sending his in to hopefully get repaired. Fingers crossed...
Tuesday I went for a run that I wimped out on. I ended up only going 4.5 miles at a 11:33 min/mile.
Wednesday I didn't feel good so I relaxed on the couch.
Thursday Matt helped get me motivated and I went for a 45 minute run. I ran the whole thing and it felt great! I ended up running 47 minutes for around 4.5 miles. This makes a 10:26 min/mile.
I have met a new running partner. She is a new teacher in Fairfax and she is from Buffalo. Friday, we agreed to meet at the ungodly hour of 4:50am to go for a 6 mile run this morning. I was able to (again) run the entire 6 miles, this time at an average 11:00 min/mile.
It is hard to believe that teaching is about to start back up! It was great getting to see the teachers. Typing my shoes looser really helped! The great thing about running in the morning is the fact that I can then a) spend time with Matt in the evening, b) do grad work, c) prepare for teaching, d) cook delicious food, e) relax (hahah) f) run some more.
Tuesday I went for a run that I wimped out on. I ended up only going 4.5 miles at a 11:33 min/mile.
Wednesday I didn't feel good so I relaxed on the couch.
Thursday Matt helped get me motivated and I went for a 45 minute run. I ran the whole thing and it felt great! I ended up running 47 minutes for around 4.5 miles. This makes a 10:26 min/mile.
I have met a new running partner. She is a new teacher in Fairfax and she is from Buffalo. Friday, we agreed to meet at the ungodly hour of 4:50am to go for a 6 mile run this morning. I was able to (again) run the entire 6 miles, this time at an average 11:00 min/mile.
It is hard to believe that teaching is about to start back up! It was great getting to see the teachers. Typing my shoes looser really helped! The great thing about running in the morning is the fact that I can then a) spend time with Matt in the evening, b) do grad work, c) prepare for teaching, d) cook delicious food, e) relax (hahah) f) run some more.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Fun & Fast
Once again, time has zoomed on by without me really quite knowing where it has gone.
I went to run on last Friday and then realized (after I was already dressed) that I really didn't have long as I had a lunch date at Wing City, in Fredonia. So I hopped on the treadmill and did a speedy 1.5 miles (14:20 minutes). The treadmill and the long runs have helped my speed!
[Side note: The week in Fredonia was good and ended on many high notes. Friday's weather held out and we managed to have our delicious dinner of lobster & corn on the cob while enjoying Fried Green Tomatoes. Spent the rest of the evening hanging out and lis
tening to music. I even managed to win $10 for knowing an artist. Saturday got up and enjoyed a manicure and pedicure with Kim then headed back to their house where I got to ride on the fun (see picture) lawn mower. Then Jim and I went for a ride on his Indian Motorcycle where we ended up meeting Kim for lunch. Then I drove 6 1/2 hours home and got to hang out with Matt, eat some delicious food and play some Wii. Who could have asked for a better day?!]
Sunday I got back into my running shoes and went out. My watch died on the run so I am not possitive of the details. My best guess: 5 miles at 11:00min/mile. I started off too fast, even though it felt great at the time, I wasn't able to maintain the speed.
Today I went for my run in the evening and Matt let me borrow his watch. I started off slower this time and really could feel the difference. I ran for a total of 5.2 miles with only having to stop once for water at 3.6 miles. The watch told me my average pace was slower than what I was hoping for so I kicked it into higher gear. Turns out I ended my run by doing a 0.2 miles at a 7:54 pace!!!
Today:
5.2 miles
54 minutes
10:31 min/mile
I need to go for an early run tomorrow or find a battery for my watch...
I went to run on last Friday and then realized (after I was already dressed) that I really didn't have long as I had a lunch date at Wing City, in Fredonia. So I hopped on the treadmill and did a speedy 1.5 miles (14:20 minutes). The treadmill and the long runs have helped my speed!
[Side note: The week in Fredonia was good and ended on many high notes. Friday's weather held out and we managed to have our delicious dinner of lobster & corn on the cob while enjoying Fried Green Tomatoes. Spent the rest of the evening hanging out and lis
tening to music. I even managed to win $10 for knowing an artist. Saturday got up and enjoyed a manicure and pedicure with Kim then headed back to their house where I got to ride on the fun (see picture) lawn mower. Then Jim and I went for a ride on his Indian Motorcycle where we ended up meeting Kim for lunch. Then I drove 6 1/2 hours home and got to hang out with Matt, eat some delicious food and play some Wii. Who could have asked for a better day?!]Sunday I got back into my running shoes and went out. My watch died on the run so I am not possitive of the details. My best guess: 5 miles at 11:00min/mile. I started off too fast, even though it felt great at the time, I wasn't able to maintain the speed.
Today I went for my run in the evening and Matt let me borrow his watch. I started off slower this time and really could feel the difference. I ran for a total of 5.2 miles with only having to stop once for water at 3.6 miles. The watch told me my average pace was slower than what I was hoping for so I kicked it into higher gear. Turns out I ended my run by doing a 0.2 miles at a 7:54 pace!!!
Today:
5.2 miles
54 minutes
10:31 min/mile
I need to go for an early run tomorrow or find a battery for my watch...
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Late Night Run w/ Windows Open
So I am back in Fredonia helping Matt's 'rents do some work as they prepare for their rental students to come in. I decided that (especially since my running watch has died) I would do my runs in the evening on the treadmill when I could. I like the treadmill because I can work on my pace.
My run started around 10:15pm in their in progress sunroom with most of the windows opened. This helped to create a nice cross breeze, but I worried about it being to loud for Jim who was sleeping. He didn't come down & yell at me so it couldn't have been too bad ;-)
I started off with a 3 minute run around a 10:40 min/mile. I then increased my pace to a 10:00 min/mile until I reached around 2.4 miles and then I slowly increased my pace to around a 8:20 min/mile by the time I reached 3 miles. This was the first time since probably the Twilight 4 miler race that I was able to maintain this pace for 3 miles (which meant an average of around a 9:50 min/mile) without having to walk.
I decided it was quitting time when sweat was flying all over the treadmill and I had nothing left dry to wipe my face on. Next time: bring out a towel!!
Time to see what I can help do before we head down to Erie for a work/fun filled day!
My run started around 10:15pm in their in progress sunroom with most of the windows opened. This helped to create a nice cross breeze, but I worried about it being to loud for Jim who was sleeping. He didn't come down & yell at me so it couldn't have been too bad ;-)
I started off with a 3 minute run around a 10:40 min/mile. I then increased my pace to a 10:00 min/mile until I reached around 2.4 miles and then I slowly increased my pace to around a 8:20 min/mile by the time I reached 3 miles. This was the first time since probably the Twilight 4 miler race that I was able to maintain this pace for 3 miles (which meant an average of around a 9:50 min/mile) without having to walk.
I decided it was quitting time when sweat was flying all over the treadmill and I had nothing left dry to wipe my face on. Next time: bring out a towel!!
Time to see what I can help do before we head down to Erie for a work/fun filled day!
Low Bridge
Low bridge ev'-ry bod-y down,
Low bridge for we're com-in to a town,
And you al-ways know your neighbor,
You'll always know your pal,
If you've ev-er navigated on the Er-ie can-al
Low bridge for we're com-in to a town,
And you al-ways know your neighbor,
You'll always know your pal,
If you've ev-er navigated on the Er-ie can-al
Thankfully I did not come across any low bridges as I ran my 20 mile run on Saturday. I was up by 5:22am and out running on the Erie Canal by 6:30am after eating some oatmeal. I wish I had my camera with me as it was incredible the way the steam came up off the water with the sun rising above. I parked the car, ran 5 miles west, rurned around for 5 miles back to the car where I refilled my water bottle, ran 5 miles east, where my watch decided to fade, and then 5 miles back to the car. All in all it came to 20 miles! As with my last long run, the first 15 felt fine, but the last few (this day few = 5 miles) were very rough. My hamstrings and lower back are what hurt the most. I just wanted to lay down and stretch, but I feared if I did I would never want to get back up.
The run:
20 miles
4 hours
12:00 min/mile
163 avg heart rate
3011 calories
Then after the run, ate delicious BLT's & headed off to Kerry's bridal shower (which was not in Cicero but instead Camillus which was an hour drive).
Monday thru Friday
Monday (August 10th) (Where has the summer gone?!) I met up with Cathy & Will (2 of my cohort) at the track at McLean High School. They are both trying to get back into running so I figured I'd go out and help encourage them. We did around 4 miles.
Tuesday I went for a 5k. My knee was popping and sore whenever I bent it, so most of the 3.2 miles I walked... Sometimes I think Google'ing may be bad when people try to diagnose their own pain. Thankfully I decided it could not be what Google said, because that would be bad and would require surgery. :)
Wednesday I met up with Cathy at the track again (no Will as he was a bum) ;) and we did around 3 miles. Great time & I can already see improvements in her running ability. Later that day I ran with Mike, one of our neighbors, who is also training for the Marine Corps Marathon. It was good to run with him as it helped to push me. I learned though to not believe him if he says a run is flat... I ran 6 miles with him at a 10:35 pace.
Thursday was a rest day, due to: passport application, oil change, car wash, final report, babysitting, and grad class. Yay, last grad class of the summer!
Friday morning I got up nice and early to get my run in before heading up to NY (again). I ran 3.2 miles in 34 minutes. I had to walk 3 times but managed to keep my pace averaging 10:42 min/miles.
Tuesday I went for a 5k. My knee was popping and sore whenever I bent it, so most of the 3.2 miles I walked... Sometimes I think Google'ing may be bad when people try to diagnose their own pain. Thankfully I decided it could not be what Google said, because that would be bad and would require surgery. :)
Wednesday I met up with Cathy at the track again (no Will as he was a bum) ;) and we did around 3 miles. Great time & I can already see improvements in her running ability. Later that day I ran with Mike, one of our neighbors, who is also training for the Marine Corps Marathon. It was good to run with him as it helped to push me. I learned though to not believe him if he says a run is flat... I ran 6 miles with him at a 10:35 pace.
Thursday was a rest day, due to: passport application, oil change, car wash, final report, babysitting, and grad class. Yay, last grad class of the summer!
Friday morning I got up nice and early to get my run in before heading up to NY (again). I ran 3.2 miles in 34 minutes. I had to walk 3 times but managed to keep my pace averaging 10:42 min/miles.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Total Miles This Week = 40.5
Last night Matt & I headed down to the US Capitol to listen to the US Army Band. It was a nice relaxing night with a picnic dinner. At one point the band was playing a Sousa march and there was a little boy who was marching in the grass and then his dad joined him. So much fun to watch.
This morning the alarm went off at 6:40am, got up and ate some oatmeal, and got ready for my run. (While Matt also got ready to head to DC to do his run as well). I was out running by 7:27am in the perfect weather, it was 70's and overcast.
Today's Run
18 miles
3 hours 33 mins
11:45 min/mile
160 avg HR
2640 calories burned
I ran the first 6 miles straight and it felt great. I averaged running 1.5 miles and walking 0.15 miles alternating for the rest of the run. I did not start to really feel any pain until 15.5 miles. I made it back to our neighborhood and thought, "why is our house so far away?"
This morning the alarm went off at 6:40am, got up and ate some oatmeal, and got ready for my run. (While Matt also got ready to head to DC to do his run as well). I was out running by 7:27am in the perfect weather, it was 70's and overcast.
Today's Run
18 miles
3 hours 33 mins
11:45 min/mile
160 avg HR
2640 calories burned
I ran the first 6 miles straight and it felt great. I averaged running 1.5 miles and walking 0.15 miles alternating for the rest of the run. I did not start to really feel any pain until 15.5 miles. I made it back to our neighborhood and thought, "why is our house so far away?"
Friday, August 7, 2009
Morning 6
Ran 6 miles this morning. Ran along the Reston Parkway to Franklin Farm Road. For the second run in a row I ran without music. I did well and took the time to figure out some more ideas for teaching Biology.
My totals & splits:
3 miles
1 hr 4 mins
10:42 pace
170 avg HR
892 calories
Lap 1: 3 miles - 10:35min/mile
Lap 2: 0.1 miles - 19:49min/mile
Lap 3: 2.9 miles - 10:42 pace
I haven't figured out how to run and drink water at the same time!
*Side Note: I have to say, Drew Carey is not nearly as good as Bob Barker was on The Price is Right!
My totals & splits:
3 miles
1 hr 4 mins
10:42 pace
170 avg HR
892 calories
Lap 1: 3 miles - 10:35min/mile
Lap 2: 0.1 miles - 19:49min/mile
Lap 3: 2.9 miles - 10:42 pace
I haven't figured out how to run and drink water at the same time!
*Side Note: I have to say, Drew Carey is not nearly as good as Bob Barker was on The Price is Right!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Been Running
Just not blogging...
Working Backwards:
Today Thursday August 6th
Rest day. Mainly because I did not have time to get my run in this morning due to Graduate work. (Tomorrow was supposed to be a rest day so I just flipped them around).
Yesterday Wednesday August 5th
I plotted out my run on www.mapmyrun.com which helped.
8 miles, 1 hr 29 mins, 11:09min/mile, 1182 calories, 166 avg HR
I alternated running around 1.5 miles and walking 0.1 miles. I ran along the 7100 & W&OD. The W&OD was rough as there was no shade! Overall it felt good. I definitely had to pee by the time I got home!
Tuesday August 4th
Ran around the golf course at Shorewood country Club in Dunkirk. I was surprised that their paved cart trails did not connect & there was no water jugs.
5 miles, 59 minutes, 11:54min/mile, 735 calories, 160 avg HR.
There were not many people on the course, but once again there was not much shade.
Monday August 3rd
Ran South along Chestnut Road in Dunkirk. Again, not really any shade... :(
3.5 miles, 38 minutes, 10:53min/mile, 465 calories, 159 avg HR.
I ended up walking some as my hips were sore, probably from Saturday's (1st) run.
Sunday, August 2nd
Day off as I had run 46 miles the week before (July 26-Aug 1st) and spent the night before Dancing at Lauren & Ben's wedding!
Saturday, August 1st
We were in Rochester for Lauren & Ben's Wedding. The boys went golfing in the AM so I took the opportunity to go to Mendon Ponds Park where Matt has had some cross country races.
12 miles, 2 hr 20 mins, 11:40min/mile, 1533 calories, 152 avg HR.
I ran part of the time along a horse trail. There were some incredible (ie rough) hills that were even hard to walk up! It was a nice change from the normal scenery, but the rocks, dirt, mud, sand, roots made the footing a little difficult. I saw several horses, butterflies, and other crazy runners.
Friday, July 31st
Got my run in before hitting the road for NY.
4 miles, 41 mins, 10:21min/mile, 526 calories, 162 avg HR.
I really need to do a better job of stretching as my legs are very tight.
Thursday, July 30th
So long ago I don't remember....good thing my watch (which needs a new battery) stores the info!
8 miles, 1 hr 24 mins, 10:36 min/mile, 1169 calories, 170 avg HR.
Wednesday, July 29th
Rest Day: Too much to do!
Tuesday, July 28th
6 miles, 1 hr 5 mins, 10:50min/mile, 827 calories, 162 avg HR.
Monday, July 27th
5 miles, 1 hr, 12:11 min/mile, 706 calories, 155 avg HR.
Wow, this was a slow run, had a lot of walk breaks.
Sunday, July 26th
11 miles, 2 hrs 11 mins, 11:55min/mile, 1712 calories, 165 avg HR.
This was run late in the day as we were in Staunton & Winchester earlier in the day. This was a rough run.
Saturday, July 25th
3 miles, 31 mins, 10:30min/mile, 405 calories, 164 avg HR.
Matt & some of our neighbors did an adventure race in Roanoke VA. It was very HOT & very hilly.
This summer has flown by! Hard to believe teaching is starting back up soon. 2 more days of summer grad classes and then a bit of a break!
Working Backwards:
Today Thursday August 6th
Rest day. Mainly because I did not have time to get my run in this morning due to Graduate work. (Tomorrow was supposed to be a rest day so I just flipped them around).
Yesterday Wednesday August 5th
I plotted out my run on www.mapmyrun.com which helped.
8 miles, 1 hr 29 mins, 11:09min/mile, 1182 calories, 166 avg HR
I alternated running around 1.5 miles and walking 0.1 miles. I ran along the 7100 & W&OD. The W&OD was rough as there was no shade! Overall it felt good. I definitely had to pee by the time I got home!
Tuesday August 4th
Ran around the golf course at Shorewood country Club in Dunkirk. I was surprised that their paved cart trails did not connect & there was no water jugs.
5 miles, 59 minutes, 11:54min/mile, 735 calories, 160 avg HR.
There were not many people on the course, but once again there was not much shade.
Monday August 3rd
Ran South along Chestnut Road in Dunkirk. Again, not really any shade... :(
3.5 miles, 38 minutes, 10:53min/mile, 465 calories, 159 avg HR.
I ended up walking some as my hips were sore, probably from Saturday's (1st) run.
Sunday, August 2nd
Day off as I had run 46 miles the week before (July 26-Aug 1st) and spent the night before Dancing at Lauren & Ben's wedding!
Saturday, August 1st
We were in Rochester for Lauren & Ben's Wedding. The boys went golfing in the AM so I took the opportunity to go to Mendon Ponds Park where Matt has had some cross country races.
12 miles, 2 hr 20 mins, 11:40min/mile, 1533 calories, 152 avg HR.
I ran part of the time along a horse trail. There were some incredible (ie rough) hills that were even hard to walk up! It was a nice change from the normal scenery, but the rocks, dirt, mud, sand, roots made the footing a little difficult. I saw several horses, butterflies, and other crazy runners.
Friday, July 31st
Got my run in before hitting the road for NY.
4 miles, 41 mins, 10:21min/mile, 526 calories, 162 avg HR.
I really need to do a better job of stretching as my legs are very tight.
Thursday, July 30th
So long ago I don't remember....good thing my watch (which needs a new battery) stores the info!
8 miles, 1 hr 24 mins, 10:36 min/mile, 1169 calories, 170 avg HR.
Wednesday, July 29th
Rest Day: Too much to do!
Tuesday, July 28th
6 miles, 1 hr 5 mins, 10:50min/mile, 827 calories, 162 avg HR.
Monday, July 27th
5 miles, 1 hr, 12:11 min/mile, 706 calories, 155 avg HR.
Wow, this was a slow run, had a lot of walk breaks.
Sunday, July 26th
11 miles, 2 hrs 11 mins, 11:55min/mile, 1712 calories, 165 avg HR.
This was run late in the day as we were in Staunton & Winchester earlier in the day. This was a rough run.
Saturday, July 25th
3 miles, 31 mins, 10:30min/mile, 405 calories, 164 avg HR.
Matt & some of our neighbors did an adventure race in Roanoke VA. It was very HOT & very hilly.
This summer has flown by! Hard to believe teaching is starting back up soon. 2 more days of summer grad classes and then a bit of a break!
Friday, July 24, 2009
the Zone, Treadmill, & humidity
For the first time in awhile I that I really remember I felt in the zone during part of Thursday's (16th) run. I ran 5 miles on the back trails. I ran this in 55 minutes (11 min/mile). My average heart rate was 165. There have been a lot of dogs out walking on the trails. Sure makes me miss having one. Besides feeling good, I ran face first though a spider web, Yuck!
Friday I spent the morning with Matt and then headed out to Fredonia to work with Matt's mom. Apparently Mother Nature decided my car needed a good washing, as it poured most of the way. I got in just in time to drop my car off & hope in theirs to head to dinner. Delicious fish from The Mustard Seed. Saturday when I got up it was cold and rainy so I decided to get my run in on the treadmill. I ran 3 miles in 30 minutes. Sunday I also hopped on the treadmil for my run, going only 4 miles (42 minutes). Most of the days in NY were filled with painting. (Mostly the walls, but decided my clothes needed an update and dumped paint all down my side). Wednesday I headed back home and got here with enough time to unload the car, say hi to Matt, grab some food, and head off to class. Sure was a long day.
Thursday morning, though exhausted, I got up and did a 5k run. I did this in 37 minutes. It was very humid (especially compared with NY) and as a result I walked several times. Friday (Today) was supposed to be a day of rest, but since I had missed a few previous runs I did a short hill workout. I ran a total of 2 miles (21 minutes) and was actually able to make it up all the hills. Even thought it was short I still had to walk once. (Grrrr). Tomorrow is a 4 mile run which will take place in Roanoke Virginia (Matt & neighbors are doing an adventure race) and Sunday is a 14 miler. I need to make sure I drink enough water and eat better.
Showing my week: painting & shopping
Friday I spent the morning with Matt and then headed out to Fredonia to work with Matt's mom. Apparently Mother Nature decided my car needed a good washing, as it poured most of the way. I got in just in time to drop my car off & hope in theirs to head to dinner. Delicious fish from The Mustard Seed. Saturday when I got up it was cold and rainy so I decided to get my run in on the treadmill. I ran 3 miles in 30 minutes. Sunday I also hopped on the treadmil for my run, going only 4 miles (42 minutes). Most of the days in NY were filled with painting. (Mostly the walls, but decided my clothes needed an update and dumped paint all down my side). Wednesday I headed back home and got here with enough time to unload the car, say hi to Matt, grab some food, and head off to class. Sure was a long day.
Thursday morning, though exhausted, I got up and did a 5k run. I did this in 37 minutes. It was very humid (especially compared with NY) and as a result I walked several times. Friday (Today) was supposed to be a day of rest, but since I had missed a few previous runs I did a short hill workout. I ran a total of 2 miles (21 minutes) and was actually able to make it up all the hills. Even thought it was short I still had to walk once. (Grrrr). Tomorrow is a 4 mile run which will take place in Roanoke Virginia (Matt & neighbors are doing an adventure race) and Sunday is a 14 miler. I need to make sure I drink enough water and eat better.
Showing my week: painting & shopping
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Monday & Wednesday
Monday was supposed to be my rest day, but I knew Tuesday would be too busy to run so I switched it around. I ran my 4 miles in just over 40 minutes. The weather was a lot cooler than Sunday, and my legs felt great. This was one of my best runs in a while on the back trails.
Tuesday I had class from 9am-4pm and then I babysat til about 8.
Wednesday was another crazy day as I had class 9am til 3pm and then another class 5pm to9pm. I decided I should get my run in when I could, so I went for a run mid day. It sure was HOT!!!! The run was a little rough due to a) heat, b) lack of shade, c) need to pee, d) more hills than expected. It is funny, I never thought this area was really that hilly until I started running. Today's run took me along the Custis Trail. I apparently did not pay close enough attention to where I got on and I run past it on the way back, so that added on some distance. I ended up running (and walking and stopping to pee & fill my water bottle) 7 miles in 1 hour 20 minutes. It wasn't my fastest, but I feel okay with it since I am not used to the heat.
One phone call and then bed. I get to sleep in tomorrow for a bit, go for a 5 mile run, babysit and then head to class. Goodnight world!
Tuesday I had class from 9am-4pm and then I babysat til about 8.
Wednesday was another crazy day as I had class 9am til 3pm and then another class 5pm to9pm. I decided I should get my run in when I could, so I went for a run mid day. It sure was HOT!!!! The run was a little rough due to a) heat, b) lack of shade, c) need to pee, d) more hills than expected. It is funny, I never thought this area was really that hilly until I started running. Today's run took me along the Custis Trail. I apparently did not pay close enough attention to where I got on and I run past it on the way back, so that added on some distance. I ended up running (and walking and stopping to pee & fill my water bottle) 7 miles in 1 hour 20 minutes. It wasn't my fastest, but I feel okay with it since I am not used to the heat.
One phone call and then bed. I get to sleep in tomorrow for a bit, go for a 5 mile run, babysit and then head to class. Goodnight world!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
6 of 32 done
Starting my week off on the right foot...got my run in. I was surprised at how hot it was this morning when I got outside. As a result I changed my route because where I was planning on running doesn't have much shade.
I didn't have much power in my legs today. I ran slow. It took me 1 hour 12 minutes to go 6 miles. This equals a 12:00 min/mile. My average heart rate was 166 and I burned 955 calories. I had many walk breaks today, especially up the hills.
My run took me by one of the neighborhood pools and boy did it look refreshing! I was wishing I could have jumped right in!
I looked up some races today just because I was curious. There is a Leesburg 10k or 20k on Sunday August 9th. This is the only free weekend I have until school stuff starts back up!
Well time to continue on my productive streak and get some Grad work done while I wait for Matt to come home!
Running is like mouthwash; if you can feel the burn, it's working. ~Brian Tackett
I didn't have much power in my legs today. I ran slow. It took me 1 hour 12 minutes to go 6 miles. This equals a 12:00 min/mile. My average heart rate was 166 and I burned 955 calories. I had many walk breaks today, especially up the hills.
My run took me by one of the neighborhood pools and boy did it look refreshing! I was wishing I could have jumped right in!
I looked up some races today just because I was curious. There is a Leesburg 10k or 20k on Sunday August 9th. This is the only free weekend I have until school stuff starts back up!
Well time to continue on my productive streak and get some Grad work done while I wait for Matt to come home!
Running is like mouthwash; if you can feel the burn, it's working. ~Brian Tackett
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Crazy Week
Pictures are finally up from our Twilight 4 Miler race. Apparently I ran so fast the camera shutters could not catch me except for once:
My Photo:
Matt's Photos: (few more pics of him)
I have missed a few of my runs this week due to being extra busy. 2 new Grad classes started this week, one of which only last 5 days and is extra intense. Wednesday I didn't feel good and decided I would do my run Thursday morning. Well that was before my nice cohort informed me that we had class starting at 9am Thursday morning. So Thursday was out due to being in class 9am - 9pm. Friday I was gonna run when I got home from class (around 5pm) and then decided I would meet up with a friend for dinner and ended up spending the night. Sure has been a long time since I've had a Girls Night Sleep Over. It was fun: dinner at the Sunflower, talking, watching a girly movie, laughing, killing fast moving big black spiders.
Finally had a chance to run today. Still didn't feel the best, but decided I'd go for my 4 miles anyways. This means I have run 22 miles this week (and in only 3 days!) I got a huge cobweb in my face today as the sun was streaming through the trees, yuck.
Today's Run
4 miles
45 minutes
11:17 pace
161 avg hr
562 calories
It has been a productive day but have a long way to go before I feel less stressed over my work. At least most of it has to be done by Wednesday! Time to go read & hope I don't fall asleep too early.
Until tomorrow...
My Photo:
Matt's Photos: (few more pics of him)
I have missed a few of my runs this week due to being extra busy. 2 new Grad classes started this week, one of which only last 5 days and is extra intense. Wednesday I didn't feel good and decided I would do my run Thursday morning. Well that was before my nice cohort informed me that we had class starting at 9am Thursday morning. So Thursday was out due to being in class 9am - 9pm. Friday I was gonna run when I got home from class (around 5pm) and then decided I would meet up with a friend for dinner and ended up spending the night. Sure has been a long time since I've had a Girls Night Sleep Over. It was fun: dinner at the Sunflower, talking, watching a girly movie, laughing, killing fast moving big black spiders.
Finally had a chance to run today. Still didn't feel the best, but decided I'd go for my 4 miles anyways. This means I have run 22 miles this week (and in only 3 days!) I got a huge cobweb in my face today as the sun was streaming through the trees, yuck.
Today's Run
4 miles
45 minutes
11:17 pace
161 avg hr
562 calories
It has been a productive day but have a long way to go before I feel less stressed over my work. At least most of it has to be done by Wednesday! Time to go read & hope I don't fall asleep too early.
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
6 more miles under my belt
It is spring time and the babies are coming out! Near the end of my run I saw 4 adult deer and 2 fawns! (Along with 3 chipmunks).
My legs were a little stiff today on my run. I went 6 miles in 1 hour 6 minutes. I ran/walked a 1 mile:0.1 mile ratio. The hills were rough as my left ankle would pop on some of the steps. I was definitely very thirsty on my run as I left without my water.
Time to run to the bank, babysit, and then German food for dinner. (Yum...bratwurst, sauerkraut, wiener schnitzel) ;-)
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sunday's Long Run
I ran 12 miles today!! Now that I am getting into the longer distances I am really having to think about where I am going to run. I decided for today's run I would go and explore on the trails down by Franklin Farm Rd. It took me 3 miles to get to the road. Thankfully (after the late start) it remained overcast as there are no trees for shade along Reston Parkway. Soon after turning onto Franklin Farm Rd there are some nice paved trails. I paid attention at the intersections so I would know how to get back! Interesting, I still did not get back the same way as I never came across the "y" again. They were some very nice trails with friendly people out walking.
I was able to maintain for the majority of the run a 2 mile: 0.1 mile run:walk ratio. Around 7.6 miles I had to walk to eat some Shot Bloks. These are great for mid-run energy boots. I was so thirsty I drained my water bottle but came across a gas station where I filled it up again.
I am learning what my current mental blocks are and more importantly what to do to overcome these. My main method is to run out 1/2 the distance of my run because then I have to run home the other half. (If my run is supposed to be 10 miles I run out 5.1 miles and then turn around and run the other 4.9 back). Today I ended back by the house at 11.2 miles and contemplated stopping. But then I decided I would be annoyed with myself for giving up, especially because I was not (surprising) dying at that point. I definitely feel better for finishing my last mile.
In March I did a 9 mile run that took me an 1hr 46 minutes. Today to go the same distance I was about 10 minutes faster!!! My average heart rate was lower and I did not have to walk nearly as much! (I love that I can upload my info into my computer and see my progress!) I think I need to start using Body Glide on my arms as I have some chafing from my skin rubbing on my shirt/sports bra.
Today's Run:
Distance: 12 miles
Total Time: 2 hours 9 minutes
Average Pace: 10:42
Average Heart Rate: 169
Max Heart Rate: 181
Calories Burned: 1770
Walk Breaks: 6
For lunch we headed to Chipotle and were surprised to learn the Calories were lower than expected. My Steak Fajita Burrito with Guacamole came to 1020 calories! (I was only able to eat 1/2 my burrito as the tiredness started to kick in so this means I still have the other 1/2 to enjoy!) Chipotle Nutrition Calculator: Now we wonder, when they calculate the total calories, do they take into consideration how much you burn just eating this humungous thing?
Time to enjoy my personal concert (as Matt & Matt are jammin') and get some grad work done.
I was able to maintain for the majority of the run a 2 mile: 0.1 mile run:walk ratio. Around 7.6 miles I had to walk to eat some Shot Bloks. These are great for mid-run energy boots. I was so thirsty I drained my water bottle but came across a gas station where I filled it up again.
I am learning what my current mental blocks are and more importantly what to do to overcome these. My main method is to run out 1/2 the distance of my run because then I have to run home the other half. (If my run is supposed to be 10 miles I run out 5.1 miles and then turn around and run the other 4.9 back). Today I ended back by the house at 11.2 miles and contemplated stopping. But then I decided I would be annoyed with myself for giving up, especially because I was not (surprising) dying at that point. I definitely feel better for finishing my last mile.
In March I did a 9 mile run that took me an 1hr 46 minutes. Today to go the same distance I was about 10 minutes faster!!! My average heart rate was lower and I did not have to walk nearly as much! (I love that I can upload my info into my computer and see my progress!) I think I need to start using Body Glide on my arms as I have some chafing from my skin rubbing on my shirt/sports bra.
Today's Run:
Distance: 12 miles
Total Time: 2 hours 9 minutes
Average Pace: 10:42
Average Heart Rate: 169
Max Heart Rate: 181
Calories Burned: 1770
Walk Breaks: 6
For lunch we headed to Chipotle and were surprised to learn the Calories were lower than expected. My Steak Fajita Burrito with Guacamole came to 1020 calories! (I was only able to eat 1/2 my burrito as the tiredness started to kick in so this means I still have the other 1/2 to enjoy!) Chipotle Nutrition Calculator: Now we wonder, when they calculate the total calories, do they take into consideration how much you burn just eating this humungous thing?
Time to enjoy my personal concert (as Matt & Matt are jammin') and get some grad work done.
Thrusday, Friday, & Saturday
First, this must be the year of the Fire Fly as there are tons of them! Things have been so busy that I haven't taken the time to update. Here is the run down.
Thursday was supposed to be rest day, but I was short some of my other runs, so I did a short 2 miler. My right foot cramped up a bit. I almost ran into a deer. So nice of the male to let the female go first and see if it was safe to cross....
Friday I ran 5 mile in 57 minutes. It was a bit rough, but thanks to Matt's encouragement I got out there. Definitely feel better after running.
Saturday we got a bit of a late start, but I did my 4 miles in just over 43 minutes. It is surprisingly how much adrenaline you get from being in a race. (Still waiting on race photos, I have even e-mailed them....no reply yet)
Thursday was supposed to be rest day, but I was short some of my other runs, so I did a short 2 miler. My right foot cramped up a bit. I almost ran into a deer. So nice of the male to let the female go first and see if it was safe to cross....
Friday I ran 5 mile in 57 minutes. It was a bit rough, but thanks to Matt's encouragement I got out there. Definitely feel better after running.
Saturday we got a bit of a late start, but I did my 4 miles in just over 43 minutes. It is surprisingly how much adrenaline you get from being in a race. (Still waiting on race photos, I have even e-mailed them....no reply yet)
Thursday, July 2, 2009
7.5 miles + Tennis
Tuesday after class I went out for a 6-8 mile run. I ended up going 7.5 miles. It felt nice. I ran: through the golf course, down Wiehle Ave, W&OD back towards the town center, down Reston Parkway, U.S. Geological, down Pinecrest, turned down Glade Dr, and back to Reston Parkway and home.
The golf course was nice, there were parts that it was very fragrant. This helped make it a relaxing run. Along with the flowers there were a few minutes of rain drops. This was the perfect temperature for a run.
It took me 1 hr 23 minutes to go 7.5 miles. This was around an 11:06 min/mile. My average heart rate was 169 bpm and I burned 1144 calories. I divided my run: 3 miles running, 0.1 mile recovery, 2 miles running, 0.1 mile recovery, 2.3 miles running. It felt good at the time, but I was definitely sore later that night.
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Wednesday Matt & I biked out to play tennis. Of course as we hit the peddles (as we bike to the courts) the rain drops started to fall. We decided to stick it out and see if they would stop, which they eventually did. I have improved thanks to the lessons but I still have a ways to go. I should look for the foam balls and practice at the wall. Also a big basket of balls would come in handy working on my serve. More practice and patience will help...
I burned around 550 calories total while biking (for about 12 minutes) and playing tennis (about 1 hour).
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Time to go out for my morning run before I head off to babysit. :)
The golf course was nice, there were parts that it was very fragrant. This helped make it a relaxing run. Along with the flowers there were a few minutes of rain drops. This was the perfect temperature for a run.
It took me 1 hr 23 minutes to go 7.5 miles. This was around an 11:06 min/mile. My average heart rate was 169 bpm and I burned 1144 calories. I divided my run: 3 miles running, 0.1 mile recovery, 2 miles running, 0.1 mile recovery, 2.3 miles running. It felt good at the time, but I was definitely sore later that night.
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Wednesday Matt & I biked out to play tennis. Of course as we hit the peddles (as we bike to the courts) the rain drops started to fall. We decided to stick it out and see if they would stop, which they eventually did. I have improved thanks to the lessons but I still have a ways to go. I should look for the foam balls and practice at the wall. Also a big basket of balls would come in handy working on my serve. More practice and patience will help...
I burned around 550 calories total while biking (for about 12 minutes) and playing tennis (about 1 hour).
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Time to go out for my morning run before I head off to babysit. :)
Monday, June 29, 2009
Short Early Morning Run
Once again I got up in the am and went for a run before class. This is all good, except I can't get a long enough run in. I had done a decent job of running, however, it just happens to be the long ones I miss....need to fix that. Now I have run a race recently & successfully, it will hopefully keep me motivated.
I have realized how some of the long slow runs have helped me overall. I need to remember this. Walking is okay.
My morning run was 3.5 miles long, which took me 38 minutes (10:54 pace). I ran a route with several hills. I kept my average heart rate down to 157 even though I ran the whole thing.
Longer runs this week. My longest one lately was 7 miles, not good enough. Apparently all I need to do is learn how to run faster & then I can still get the long ones done in the morning. ;)
I have realized how some of the long slow runs have helped me overall. I need to remember this. Walking is okay.
My morning run was 3.5 miles long, which took me 38 minutes (10:54 pace). I ran a route with several hills. I kept my average heart rate down to 157 even though I ran the whole thing.
Longer runs this week. My longest one lately was 7 miles, not good enough. Apparently all I need to do is learn how to run faster & then I can still get the long ones done in the morning. ;)
Sunday, June 28, 2009
PR @ Twilight 4 Miler
Last night was the Twilight 4 miler in Ashburn, VA.
My Results:
I started off trying to maintain a 10:00 min/mile. I found a few people along the way I could pace myself with. The one I stayed with the longest (until I passed him) was a NYC Triathlon shirt guy. He made running look easy and I think that helped calm me down. At some point near the end I saw Matt on the sideline looking for me. He jumped in and cheered me the last bit of the race. Even though I couldn't talk at the time and tell him thanks, it really helped! He cut back out just before the finish line and I propelled myself forward to make it in under my goal!
Matt had a great race as well:
After finishing we walked around a little. Got some food and drinks and stayed to hear the awards. I saw the guy (when I was only 1/2 way) finish the 4 miler in under 20 minutes! We met some old guys who were crazy fast. Everyone was nice and I look forward to more great races!
My Results:
| Net Tim | Gun Tim | Net Pace | 2 Mile |
| 38:51 | 39:32 | 9:42 | 20:13 |
I started off trying to maintain a 10:00 min/mile. I found a few people along the way I could pace myself with. The one I stayed with the longest (until I passed him) was a NYC Triathlon shirt guy. He made running look easy and I think that helped calm me down. At some point near the end I saw Matt on the sideline looking for me. He jumped in and cheered me the last bit of the race. Even though I couldn't talk at the time and tell him thanks, it really helped! He cut back out just before the finish line and I propelled myself forward to make it in under my goal!
Matt had a great race as well:
| Net Tim | Gun Tim | Net Pace | 2 Mile |
| 26:50 | 26:58 | 6:32 | 13:34 |
After finishing we walked around a little. Got some food and drinks and stayed to hear the awards. I saw the guy (when I was only 1/2 way) finish the 4 miler in under 20 minutes! We met some old guys who were crazy fast. Everyone was nice and I look forward to more great races!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Another Early Morning
After another late night (really need to work on getting to bed earlier) I got up at 6:30 this morning so I could run before class. It also meant I didn't have to run in the 90 degree temperature when I got home.
Today's run felt good. I grabbed a swig of orange juice and bite of danish on my way out.
I ran 4.7 miles in 51 minutes, making is an average of 10:51 min/mile. Max pace was 9:05 min/mile. My average heart rate was 166 bpm, while my max was 181 bpm. I burned a total of 681 calories. I ran the first 4.2 miles straight.
I am getting excited about Saturday's race. Hopefully race-day-adrenalin will kick in and I'll be able to make it in under 40 minutes. (Today's 4 mile mark was 43:15).
Today's animal count:
20 pedestrians
12 birds
4 dogs
3 cats
2 squirrels
1 spider
1 turtle
I would like to get a big dog to run with.
Betsy
Cindy
Mrs. Bixby (would need a name change)
Hmm...what good timing...I am home or close to home....
Today's run felt good. I grabbed a swig of orange juice and bite of danish on my way out.
I ran 4.7 miles in 51 minutes, making is an average of 10:51 min/mile. Max pace was 9:05 min/mile. My average heart rate was 166 bpm, while my max was 181 bpm. I burned a total of 681 calories. I ran the first 4.2 miles straight.
I am getting excited about Saturday's race. Hopefully race-day-adrenalin will kick in and I'll be able to make it in under 40 minutes. (Today's 4 mile mark was 43:15).
Today's animal count:
20 pedestrians
12 birds
4 dogs
3 cats
2 squirrels
1 spider
1 turtle
I would like to get a big dog to run with.
Betsy
Cindy
Mrs. Bixby (would need a name change)
Hmm...what good timing...I am home or close to home....
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Better than none
I've had so much Graduate work this week that today's run was a "better than nothing" run. I was supposed to run on Wednesday, but I knew that was not going to happen, so I ran Tuesday. I was up and running by 8:20am after eating a bit of breakfast with Matt. My heart rate strap was not working. It was the perfect temperature.
I ran 3.6 miles in 38 minutes which equals 10:42 pace.
We are signed up for the Twilight 4 miler this Saturday. I am a little nervous about my time. But hopefully it will be a great run. I really need to figure out a time when I can go and get new running shoes...I can probably do it on my way home tomorrow (Thursday) from class.
Happy note: the tennis instructor said I (and others) could come to the Advanced Beginners class for free! Yay, more tennis lessons!
This week:
Today: h.w., Ian, class til 6-9.
Tomorrow: run?, class 9-5, running shoes?
Friday: run?, class 905, run?
Saturday: 4 mile race!!
I ran 3.6 miles in 38 minutes which equals 10:42 pace.
We are signed up for the Twilight 4 miler this Saturday. I am a little nervous about my time. But hopefully it will be a great run. I really need to figure out a time when I can go and get new running shoes...I can probably do it on my way home tomorrow (Thursday) from class.
Happy note: the tennis instructor said I (and others) could come to the Advanced Beginners class for free! Yay, more tennis lessons!
This week:
Today: h.w., Ian, class til 6-9.
Tomorrow: run?, class 9-5, running shoes?
Friday: run?, class 905, run?
Saturday: 4 mile race!!
Monday, June 22, 2009
To Fast To Early
It felt great so I ran...apparently not quite at the point (at least today) where I could maintain it. But it is getting better.
3 miles in 34 minutes.
Last tennis lesson tonight. Looking forward to playing some tennis with Matt.
3 miles in 34 minutes.
Last tennis lesson tonight. Looking forward to playing some tennis with Matt.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
16 miles this week
5 miles Friday + Baseball Game Friday night + 7 miles Saturday + Bachelorette party Saturday night + Softball Sunday afternoon + great grilled food with Matt Sunday night = happy tired girl
I am doing well at sticking to my goal (of getting up in the morning with Matt & going for a run). (Mind you, I have had 1 day of my summer vacation so far) ;)
Friday morning I was up and running by around 7:30am. I went for a 5 mile run where I was able to run the entire thing in 56 minutes. This is about a 11:19 min/mile. I kept my average heart rate down to 160 bpm and burned 697 calories! I was even able to maintain a fairly consistent pace!
Saturday (after a fun night at the new National's Ball Park where we cheered on the Blue Jays) we were up and running in the morning. Matt ran (12 miles) with a friend and I left a bit after them. By 7:30am I was on my way for my 7 mile run. I did it in 1 hour 17 minutes. Averaging about a 11:00 min/mile. I did a 6:1 ratio. I averaged 166 bpm and burned 1024 calories. Around the 4.5 mile mark I struggled a little, but then I was able to push through it and continue. I ran the last mile straight in just under 9 1/2 minutes.
I need to take the time and go get new running shoes. I have blisters all over my feet. I was told about toe-socks for running which are supposed to help prevent blisters.
I am doing well at sticking to my goal (of getting up in the morning with Matt & going for a run). (Mind you, I have had 1 day of my summer vacation so far) ;)
Friday morning I was up and running by around 7:30am. I went for a 5 mile run where I was able to run the entire thing in 56 minutes. This is about a 11:19 min/mile. I kept my average heart rate down to 160 bpm and burned 697 calories! I was even able to maintain a fairly consistent pace!
Saturday (after a fun night at the new National's Ball Park where we cheered on the Blue Jays) we were up and running in the morning. Matt ran (12 miles) with a friend and I left a bit after them. By 7:30am I was on my way for my 7 mile run. I did it in 1 hour 17 minutes. Averaging about a 11:00 min/mile. I did a 6:1 ratio. I averaged 166 bpm and burned 1024 calories. Around the 4.5 mile mark I struggled a little, but then I was able to push through it and continue. I ran the last mile straight in just under 9 1/2 minutes.
I need to take the time and go get new running shoes. I have blisters all over my feet. I was told about toe-socks for running which are supposed to help prevent blisters.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Improvement
Today was a success. I was able to run for 4 miles straight! Ibuprofen and IcyHot are my friend! My leg is still a little sore, but was able to get through any discomfort.
Good things: My average heart rate has continued to decrease! It used to be around 180's. Also, my red shorts are comfy again!
The weather was perfect: 75 degrees, 70% humidity, overcast.
Today's run:
4 miles
43 minutes
10:52 pace
607 calories
171 avg heart rate
Time to get to my grad work, then tennis lessons later!
Good things: My average heart rate has continued to decrease! It used to be around 180's. Also, my red shorts are comfy again!
The weather was perfect: 75 degrees, 70% humidity, overcast.
Today's run:
4 miles
43 minutes
10:52 pace
607 calories
171 avg heart rate
Time to get to my grad work, then tennis lessons later!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Warning: VERY Pessimistic Rant then Motivation
Who am I fooling? I am not a runner. I haven't had any consistent really good runs since the end of March beginning of April. I seem to have lost my determination. I can't figure out how to run past the pain on my own. Behind my left knee hurts when I run. I am getting fat. I am breaking out. The weeks keep getting closer to my races and I seem to be getting worse.
On the bright side, teaching is almost done so I should be able to run in the mornings before the humidity kicks in and maybe that will help get me back on schedule.
Ok, enough negativity. Today's run is over. There is always tomorrow for better runs.
Today I ran 4.1 miles in a total of 51 minutes. I burned 704 calories and I kept my heart rate at 170 bpm. I was able to run 1.5 miles at a 10:48 pace before having to walk.
Tomorrow is softball in the AM. I will see how my legs feel and how much Grad work I have done. If running is not possible I will go out again on Monday and take it slow.
Motivating Me:
"Never again until the next one - that's what marathons do to you"
In my mind I'm a Kenyan.
In my legs, I'm a slow white girl.
Running is a mental sport. We're all insane.
A really creative idea I saw last year was instead of putting his name on his shirt, a guy put "Nads." So when he ran by, people would yell: Go-Nads! Really cracked me up. :)
On the bright side, teaching is almost done so I should be able to run in the mornings before the humidity kicks in and maybe that will help get me back on schedule.
Ok, enough negativity. Today's run is over. There is always tomorrow for better runs.
Today I ran 4.1 miles in a total of 51 minutes. I burned 704 calories and I kept my heart rate at 170 bpm. I was able to run 1.5 miles at a 10:48 pace before having to walk.
Tomorrow is softball in the AM. I will see how my legs feel and how much Grad work I have done. If running is not possible I will go out again on Monday and take it slow.
Motivating Me:
"Never again until the next one - that's what marathons do to you"
In my mind I'm a Kenyan.
In my legs, I'm a slow white girl.
Running is a mental sport. We're all insane.
A really creative idea I saw last year was instead of putting his name on his shirt, a guy put "Nads." So when he ran by, people would yell: Go-Nads! Really cracked me up. :)
Faster Middle
I figured if I didn't run on Thursday before tennis it would storm again and tennis would be canceled.
For lately it was a good run. In the entire spectrum it was kinda bad. But the good thing was, I was able to maintain (well, actually increase) my pace during the middle part of the run. This is where I usually wimp out. So, here it was a SUCCESS.
I stopped my music partway through and just focused on trees in front of me. I "pulled" myself towards them. This seemed to work well. We will have to try it again.
Stats:
4.3 miles
47 minutes
11:02 pace
687 calories
Lap 1: 2 miles, 11:02 pace.
Lap 2: .1 mile, 16:23 pace.
Lap 3: 1.4 miles, 10:34 pace.
Lap 4: .1 mile, 17:49 pace.
Lap 5: .7 miles, 10:56 pace.
We might sign up for a Twilight 4 miler. My goal is to do it under 40 minutes.
For lately it was a good run. In the entire spectrum it was kinda bad. But the good thing was, I was able to maintain (well, actually increase) my pace during the middle part of the run. This is where I usually wimp out. So, here it was a SUCCESS.
I stopped my music partway through and just focused on trees in front of me. I "pulled" myself towards them. This seemed to work well. We will have to try it again.
Stats:
4.3 miles
47 minutes
11:02 pace
687 calories
Lap 1: 2 miles, 11:02 pace.
Lap 2: .1 mile, 16:23 pace.
Lap 3: 1.4 miles, 10:34 pace.
Lap 4: .1 mile, 17:49 pace.
Lap 5: .7 miles, 10:56 pace.
We might sign up for a Twilight 4 miler. My goal is to do it under 40 minutes.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Around Arlington
So decided I had to take advantage of the nice weather when I had it, so I went for a run between teaching & class. It was different running in neighborhoods I didn't really know. The thing that made it extra difficult was, it was around 90 degrees & horrible humidity.
I ran a total of 2.1 miles in 25 minutes...
I just need to get out there more. At least teaching is almost over and then I can run in the am.
I ran a total of 2.1 miles in 25 minutes...
I just need to get out there more. At least teaching is almost over and then I can run in the am.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Discouraging...
Yesterday had a break in the rain so I took advantage of it and went for a run. Well, that didn't turn out so well. Every step my knees hurt, my right shin hurt, all in all, it was bad. So I decided it was time to buy new shoes. So went to local running store where they don't even have the size shoe I need. Plus I learn I have an extremely high arch and should get a cork insert.
How did running go from just grab a pair of shoes & go to buy shoes for $110 + insert??
All in all I am discouraged. And with each day the races keep getting closer & I feel like I am getting worse...ahhhh.
How did running go from just grab a pair of shoes & go to buy shoes for $110 + insert??
All in all I am discouraged. And with each day the races keep getting closer & I feel like I am getting worse...ahhhh.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Tennis, Rain, Rain, Raccoons
I have started my tennis lessons. So far (one night) it went great. We have an Aussie for our teacher & there were 3 others in the lesson. I even rode my bike to the courts so it counts as a blue day on the calendar.
Wednesday was my rest day (plus I didn't have time to do anything with: bank, orthodontist, & grad class). Today I was supposed to have another tennis lesson, but, yup, it is raining again. I need to run tomorrow, even if it is still raining (which it is supposed to be).
Then on top of all of that, we have more raccoon's in our house.....here's to hoping our house does not fry...
Wednesday was my rest day (plus I didn't have time to do anything with: bank, orthodontist, & grad class). Today I was supposed to have another tennis lesson, but, yup, it is raining again. I need to run tomorrow, even if it is still raining (which it is supposed to be).
Then on top of all of that, we have more raccoon's in our house.....here's to hoping our house does not fry...
Monday, June 1, 2009
4.1 constant miles
Almost 2 miles further than the last run, and about at the same pace.
4.1 miles
46 minutes
11:19 pace
169 avg HR
642 calories
0 stops!!
Tomorrow I start tennis lesson. Wednesday I will see how my legs feel & how long my ortho' appointment takes.
Now, trying to figure out what to do about the raccoon in our attic.....
Oh, I saw the finishing of this years Boston Marathon. There was a USA female who finished 3rd out of all of the females. It was amazing watching her run. I want to be able to run like her!!!!!!!
4.1 miles
46 minutes
11:19 pace
169 avg HR
642 calories
0 stops!!
Tomorrow I start tennis lesson. Wednesday I will see how my legs feel & how long my ortho' appointment takes.
Now, trying to figure out what to do about the raccoon in our attic.....
Oh, I saw the finishing of this years Boston Marathon. There was a USA female who finished 3rd out of all of the females. It was amazing watching her run. I want to be able to run like her!!!!!!!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Working out the soreness
I was fairly sore after yesterday's run so I decided to go for a long slow run just to stay moving. I ran a 5k and tried to see how far I could go before having to walk. Today I made it 2.3 miles.
3.2 miles
36 minutes
11:19 pace
171 avg hr
505 calories
Lap 1 (run) 2.3 miles @ 11:06 pace
Lap 2 (walk) 1 minute
Lap 3 (run) 0.8 miles @ 11:41 pace
Now invited over for pancakes with neighbors, then softball.
3.2 miles
36 minutes
11:19 pace
171 avg hr
505 calories
Lap 1 (run) 2.3 miles @ 11:06 pace
Lap 2 (walk) 1 minute
Lap 3 (run) 0.8 miles @ 11:41 pace
Now invited over for pancakes with neighbors, then softball.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Fell off the "Horse"
But today was the start of getting back on. Part of the week it was my own pure lazi'ness/unmotivated'ness and part of the week was due to Mother Nature going through some rough patches. Usually I don't mind running in the rain, but I draw the line at thunder and lightening. Once again these were the days I wish I had a treadmill.
But, no more excuses. I only have about 18 weeks until the Army 10 miler, and only 21 weeks until the Marine Corps Marathon....Ahhhhhh As of right now I feel very unprepared for it.
My goal for the Marathon is to run between the water stops & walk while drinking. This means I need to be able to maintain about a 9:50 pace for 2 miles repeatedly.
Today's run was, ok. The weather was perfect, I had enough water, I had breakfast, but it was still rough. I still struggle with running constantly and working through the pain. I think I need to get a few more runs in and then run with Matt. He is always a great motivator. (Yay, he is on his way home from NY).
Today's Stats:
7 miles
1 hr 26 minutes (14 minutes slow of goal pace)
12:14 avg pace
1213 calories
My knees hurt for about the first mile, but then got better. (I need to get back into taking vitamins). I was able to run the first 2 miles constant, but then it was only around a mile or less that I ran.
I have posted my goals for the week (yay, tennis lessons start this week!!!) and hopefully that will help me (and maybe Matt) to keep me motivated.
Time to check on the crab meat, trying to get dinner going before Matt comes home so we don't have to worry about it later.
Watch for more posts as this girl will be running more!
But, no more excuses. I only have about 18 weeks until the Army 10 miler, and only 21 weeks until the Marine Corps Marathon....Ahhhhhh As of right now I feel very unprepared for it.
My goal for the Marathon is to run between the water stops & walk while drinking. This means I need to be able to maintain about a 9:50 pace for 2 miles repeatedly.
Today's run was, ok. The weather was perfect, I had enough water, I had breakfast, but it was still rough. I still struggle with running constantly and working through the pain. I think I need to get a few more runs in and then run with Matt. He is always a great motivator. (Yay, he is on his way home from NY).
Today's Stats:
7 miles
1 hr 26 minutes (14 minutes slow of goal pace)
12:14 avg pace
1213 calories
My knees hurt for about the first mile, but then got better. (I need to get back into taking vitamins). I was able to run the first 2 miles constant, but then it was only around a mile or less that I ran.
I have posted my goals for the week (yay, tennis lessons start this week!!!) and hopefully that will help me (and maybe Matt) to keep me motivated.
Time to check on the crab meat, trying to get dinner going before Matt comes home so we don't have to worry about it later.
Watch for more posts as this girl will be running more!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
2 more runs under my belt
Unfortunately Saturday mornings run was ROUGH! First time in a long time, my knees hurt with every step. Usually they work themselves out within the first mile....not that day. So after a mile and a half of slowly (and I mean slowly) running, I decided to call it off for the day. (Plus we had to hit the road because we were leaving for Fredonia).
Saturday Stats:
1.5 miles
17:59 minutes
11:59 pace
154 avg HR
206 calories
Sunday I ran around the SUNY Fredonia campus. It was nice being back and seeing what they are doing. This run was better. I was a little sore, but given the lack of running I've done lately I'm ok with the run. Somehow I missed the trail in the woods (found it later driving though the campus with Matt's Dad) so I ran around Ring Rd, and then randomly through the campus.
Sunday Stats:
3.2 miles
35 minutes
10:56 pace
170 avg HR
486 calories
The plans for the rest of the week:
Run before teaching on Wednesday (this depends on how late I get home as my flight is delayed).
Run after tutoring on Thursday
Possible run before teaching on Friday
Long run Saturday morning
Saturday Stats:
1.5 miles
17:59 minutes
11:59 pace
154 avg HR
206 calories
Sunday I ran around the SUNY Fredonia campus. It was nice being back and seeing what they are doing. This run was better. I was a little sore, but given the lack of running I've done lately I'm ok with the run. Somehow I missed the trail in the woods (found it later driving though the campus with Matt's Dad) so I ran around Ring Rd, and then randomly through the campus.
Sunday Stats:
3.2 miles
35 minutes
10:56 pace
170 avg HR
486 calories
The plans for the rest of the week:
Run before teaching on Wednesday (this depends on how late I get home as my flight is delayed).
Run after tutoring on Thursday
Possible run before teaching on Friday
Long run Saturday morning
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
2 Runs, 1 Post
Friday: did a quick run before hitting the road for a 6 hour car ride to Upstate NY. Since I was limited on time, I used it to work on my speed. I managed to do 2 miles in 20 minutes with a 6:1 ratio.
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Today (Tuesday): changed my tutoring around so I was free today. I worked on a more consistent slow run. I ran slow, ran as long as I could, then walked, and repeated.
Ran 1.2 miles, Walked .2 miles, Ran 2 miles, Walked .2 miles, Ran .5 miles, Walked .2 miles, Ran .6 miles.
My goal is to be able to consistently run 2 miles while doing it at least a 10 minute pace.
I need to figure out how to incorporate my running again with my Grad classes starting back up...
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Today (Tuesday): changed my tutoring around so I was free today. I worked on a more consistent slow run. I ran slow, ran as long as I could, then walked, and repeated.
Ran 1.2 miles, Walked .2 miles, Ran 2 miles, Walked .2 miles, Ran .5 miles, Walked .2 miles, Ran .6 miles.
My goal is to be able to consistently run 2 miles while doing it at least a 10 minute pace.
I need to figure out how to incorporate my running again with my Grad classes starting back up...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
1st trip to the "Bridge"
So I was motivated enough to run to the walkway bridge on Wiehle Ave. I think this will be my new "measurement" route.
Had to walk up most of the main hills. The few I did manage I was huffin' & puffin' so much when I reached the top I had to walk then...not sure which is a better idea.
7 miles
1 hour 21 minutes
11:45 avg pace
172 avg HR
1152 calories
My path:
Had to walk up most of the main hills. The few I did manage I was huffin' & puffin' so much when I reached the top I had to walk then...not sure which is a better idea.
7 miles
1 hour 21 minutes
11:45 avg pace
172 avg HR
1152 calories
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Rough One Saturday
It was probably around 80 degrees on my run, and I had left without grabbing water. My legs were tired and had no power behind them. There was more walking, I think, than running. At least Sunday is a rest day.
6 miles
1 hr 14 mins
12:28 pace
159 avg HR
911 calories
6 miles
1 hr 14 mins
12:28 pace
159 avg HR
911 calories
Friday, May 8, 2009
Important Memo for All Flying Bugs
I think there has been a major misunderstanding....eyes, mouths, nose, ears, or other areas that may appear to be openings...are NOT. First, if you see a large human shaped object moving towards you, it is probably in your best interest to fly in a different direction. However, if you do happen to mistakenly think the object is a friend, or that the "openings" will help transport you to another dimension, you are sadly mistaken. Please do not take it personally when we, the human race, spit and attempt to wipe your bodies away after your deadly collision with us. Here's hoping to a more peaceful and less deadly relationship in the future.
Sincerely,
The Humans
Today's run was one of the hottest of the year. I fear I will have to start getting up early in the am to avoid the humidity. Along with the weather and the lack of water consumed, I chose a new route that ended up being covered with hills. Surprisingly the run wasn't that bad. I attempted to do a 7:1 ratio, but the hills got in the way.
The gist: I ran 5.35 miles in 58 minutes. Making my avg pace 11:02. I was able to keep my average heart rate down to 169. I only burned 796 calories.
Sincerely,
The Humans
Today's run was one of the hottest of the year. I fear I will have to start getting up early in the am to avoid the humidity. Along with the weather and the lack of water consumed, I chose a new route that ended up being covered with hills. Surprisingly the run wasn't that bad. I attempted to do a 7:1 ratio, but the hills got in the way.
The gist: I ran 5.35 miles in 58 minutes. Making my avg pace 11:02. I was able to keep my average heart rate down to 169. I only burned 796 calories.
- I want to figure out how to graph my heart rate and mileage to see if it is really getting better. I wonder if the Polar program has that capability.
- Somehow I am still not done peeling from several weeks ago. After each run I seem to be loosing more skin...if it does not stop soon all of my innards will be exposed!
- I have listened to an audio book on my last couple runs to see how that went. Surprisingly I seemed to be able to pay attention to that and block out the pain. I will have to try some more.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
No rain finally
I got back in just before the rain started to fall again. I thought the saying was "April showers bring May Flowers." Then what happens with the rain in May? This sure has been a wet month.
So went slow and steady today. I have a few fast runs lately so I decided just to run and see how it felt. And I was pleased with the results. I ran along the back trails by the golf course, along Wiehle Ave, then hopped on the W&OD west, then along Reston Parkway to South Lakes Dr.
5.3 miles
58 minutes
11:06 pace
172 avg HR
829 calories
Great thought....tomorrow is Rest day!!!
So went slow and steady today. I have a few fast runs lately so I decided just to run and see how it felt. And I was pleased with the results. I ran along the back trails by the golf course, along Wiehle Ave, then hopped on the W&OD west, then along Reston Parkway to South Lakes Dr.
5.3 miles
58 minutes
11:06 pace
172 avg HR
829 calories
Great thought....tomorrow is Rest day!!!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Best Compliment Yet
Well my shoes were finally dried out from Sunday's run, just in time for them to get soaked and muddy once again. Now they even look like running shoes.
Convinced Matt to run with me tonight. It is always great getting to run with him, especially since it is getting easier. He even told me tonight that I am starting to give him a good run. The point where I knew I have improved was when we were running at a 9:30 pace, with my heart rate around 175, and I was able to hold a bit of a conversation.
We ran a total of 4.1 miles in 42 minutes. This is around a 10:19 pace. We did a 6:1 ratio.
1st lap: 9:39 pace
2nd lap: 9:39 pace
3rd lap: 10:12 pace
4th lap: 9:53 pace
5th lap: 9:50 pace
6th pace: 9:53 pace
Now my legs are nice and sore!
Convinced Matt to run with me tonight. It is always great getting to run with him, especially since it is getting easier. He even told me tonight that I am starting to give him a good run. The point where I knew I have improved was when we were running at a 9:30 pace, with my heart rate around 175, and I was able to hold a bit of a conversation.
We ran a total of 4.1 miles in 42 minutes. This is around a 10:19 pace. We did a 6:1 ratio.
1st lap: 9:39 pace
2nd lap: 9:39 pace
3rd lap: 10:12 pace
4th lap: 9:53 pace
5th lap: 9:50 pace
6th pace: 9:53 pace
Now my legs are nice and sore!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Only Crazies
seem to be runners and dog walkers.... So it was maybe 60 degrees this morning with pouring rain and I went for my run. I thought if I ran through the trees they would block most of the rain. Well, either that was faulty logic or it was just raining extra hard.
So I planned on going 9 miles, but had to head back early due to being drenched including my socks/shoes. I ended up doing 7.1 miles. All in all it was an O.K. run. It was a little slower than my last, but that is ok.
I ran 7.1 miles in 1 hour 23 minutes where I burned 1235 calories. This made my average pace 11:43. My heart rate averaged at 179 and maxed at 207.
I need to put newspaper in my shoes to make sure they are dry for my next run, which by looking at the weather might also be in the rain.
So I planned on going 9 miles, but had to head back early due to being drenched including my socks/shoes. I ended up doing 7.1 miles. All in all it was an O.K. run. It was a little slower than my last, but that is ok.
I ran 7.1 miles in 1 hour 23 minutes where I burned 1235 calories. This made my average pace 11:43. My heart rate averaged at 179 and maxed at 207.
I need to put newspaper in my shoes to make sure they are dry for my next run, which by looking at the weather might also be in the rain.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
6+ miles at Marathon Pace!!
Maybe it was the lower elevation, the cooler weather, or the not so delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I had at lunch, but whatever it was, today's run was amazing!
I took Matt's advice and ran a 6:1 ratio. Sure worked wonders today. I ran 6+ miles and felt like I could have gone for a bit more.
I went 6.31 miles, in 1 hour and 5 minutes, resulting in a 10:19 avg pace, where my heart rate averaged 171, and I burned 908 calories.
Lap: Distance: Pace
1: 0.59: 10:12
2: 0.07: 14:38
3: 0.6: 9:52
4: 0.06: 15:23
5: 0.6: 9:54
6: 0.07: 14:35
7: 0.6: 10:07
8: 0.06: 16:18
9: 0.6: 10:12
10: 0.08 12:35
11: 0.6: 9:33
12: 0.07: 13:51
13: 0.6: 9:36
14: 0.07: 13:10
15: 0.6: 9:48
16: 0.06: 15:31
17: 0.6: 9:49
18: 0.06: 12:50
19: 0.2: 11:48
It works out that my average running pace is 9:54!!!
I took Matt's advice and ran a 6:1 ratio. Sure worked wonders today. I ran 6+ miles and felt like I could have gone for a bit more.
I went 6.31 miles, in 1 hour and 5 minutes, resulting in a 10:19 avg pace, where my heart rate averaged 171, and I burned 908 calories.
Lap: Distance: Pace
1: 0.59: 10:12
2: 0.07: 14:38
3: 0.6: 9:52
4: 0.06: 15:23
5: 0.6: 9:54
6: 0.07: 14:35
7: 0.6: 10:07
8: 0.06: 16:18
9: 0.6: 10:12
10: 0.08 12:35
11: 0.6: 9:33
12: 0.07: 13:51
13: 0.6: 9:36
14: 0.07: 13:10
15: 0.6: 9:48
16: 0.06: 15:31
17: 0.6: 9:49
18: 0.06: 12:50
19: 0.2: 11:48
It works out that my average running pace is 9:54!!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Now..Burnt Feet
On Saturday I joined Matt and our neighbors up in Cumberland Maryland for their adventure race. Between being their photographer I went for my run. My goal was to do 8 miles, however, I only managed to run 5.3 miles. The weather, elevation, and temperature made it a little rough. I did wear Matt's garmin though so I have extra cool data.
Distance: 5.3 miles
Time: 1:10:27
Avg Pace: 13:16
Calories: 554
Avg HR: 175
Climbed: +908/-919
Temperature: 90'F
Note about the elevation: Usually the elevation where I run is 270-440 feet, this elevation went from 960-1240 feet!It's fun being able to see all of these charts, graphs, and info about my run!!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Fastest 5 Yet
Only 30 seconds shy of my 5 mile mark for the marathon pace.
Today:
5 miles
52 minutes
10:20 pace
178 avg hr
189 max hr
771 calories
So after my run, talked with Matt about running plans for the marathon. I think I need to go back and revise my plans, but will do it with Matt to get this thoughts. He gave a great suggestion of training the way he did for the long runs: run 6-7 minutes, walk 1 minute.
I think during Matt et al Adventure Race I will go for a run in Cumberland, MD. Here's to running in new areas!
Today:
5 miles
52 minutes
10:20 pace
178 avg hr
189 max hr
771 calories
So after my run, talked with Matt about running plans for the marathon. I think I need to go back and revise my plans, but will do it with Matt to get this thoughts. He gave a great suggestion of training the way he did for the long runs: run 6-7 minutes, walk 1 minute.
I think during Matt et al Adventure Race I will go for a run in Cumberland, MD. Here's to running in new areas!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Great run with Matt
As I am too scared to run by myself. We got an email today from our Security at school telling of a homicide in Reston, right on the trails where I usually run. So, I asked Matt if he would run with me.
We ran 4.1 miles in 43 minutes. Even with a bit of a walk we still managed to keep a 10:40 pace. This means I burned 637 calories while maintaining an average heart rate of 175. We ran 2 miles, walked for 0.1 and then ran the rest of the 2.0 miles home.
It makes me feel good to know Matt feels like I am improving and can now sometimes see my determination.
Time for bed as I need to be proactive this week.
We ran 4.1 miles in 43 minutes. Even with a bit of a walk we still managed to keep a 10:40 pace. This means I burned 637 calories while maintaining an average heart rate of 175. We ran 2 miles, walked for 0.1 and then ran the rest of the 2.0 miles home.
It makes me feel good to know Matt feels like I am improving and can now sometimes see my determination.
Time for bed as I need to be proactive this week.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Yesterday's Run
Yesterday was a busy day but I managed to get a 6 mile run in. I ate oatmeal before the run. Had 2 shot bloks. On the run at 3.5 miles I had the vanilla goo. The goo wasn't too bad, but I wish it was 1/2 the size. I still have some shooting pain down my shoulder/back which I felt near the end of the run. My thighs were very tired as well.
I ran a total of 6.1 miles in 1 hour 11 mins. Making my average pace 11:38. My max pace was 8.27 which was at the end of the run. My average heart rate was 176 and I maxed at 190. I burned 1037 calories, but the goo was 100 calories.
Laps: Distance/Pace
It was the warmest run so far of the year. It was probably in the mid 60's. I ran along the W&OD trail along with a lot of other people. There was even a team in training group with a refreshment table.
I ran a total of 6.1 miles in 1 hour 11 mins. Making my average pace 11:38. My max pace was 8.27 which was at the end of the run. My average heart rate was 176 and I maxed at 190. I burned 1037 calories, but the goo was 100 calories.
Laps: Distance/Pace
- 1.0/10:50
- 0.1/15:20
- 1.0/10:41
- 0.1/16:40
- 1.0/10:54
- 0.1/18:08
- 1.0/12:22 (walked for goo)
- 0.1/19:06
- 0.5/11:12
- 0.1/16:43
- 0.6/11:43
- 0.1/18:04
- 0.3/9:56
It was the warmest run so far of the year. It was probably in the mid 60's. I ran along the W&OD trail along with a lot of other people. There was even a team in training group with a refreshment table.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Short & Sweet
It was still light out when I got home from Grad class tonight (a nice change) so I decided to go for a short run. I decided to see if I could maintain a 10 minute mile for 2 miles. Results:
I should run tomorrow, but might take the day off to rest and then go for a long run Saturday morning. Yay for nice weather!!!
- 2 miles
- 20:33 minutes
- 10:20 avg pace
- 175 avg hr
- 189 max hr
- 294 calories
- 1.25 miles w/o walking
I should run tomorrow, but might take the day off to rest and then go for a long run Saturday morning. Yay for nice weather!!!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Productive Day
Well today was the first day back to teaching after our Spring Break. I was wide awake this morning, but now I am starting to crash. When I got home I decided I should get some work done before my run, so I ran later than normal on a school day. It was cold and dripping on the run: clothing = 2 long sleeve t-shirts & 1 sweatshirt. Most of the rest of the week they are calling for rain, so I am hoping to stay motivated...
Today's Stats:
4 miles
45 mins
11:15 pace
645 calories burned
174 average HR
188 max HR
Today's Stats:
4 miles
45 mins
11:15 pace
645 calories burned
174 average HR
188 max HR
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Run + Softball
I was planning on running yesterday but was not self-motivated to run in the rain, so I postponed it until today. Did a short run this morning before heading off to our Softball game. (Where we got crushed).
I did a 5k run today in 34 minutes making my avg pace 10:51. I burned 495 calories while keeping an 173 average heart rate. I ran the last 0.2 miles fast reaching a pace of 8:43.
I have realized unless I am working on my pace, I do much better running if I don't pay attention to my watch and just run. I wish I could wrap it around my ankle so I am not distracted by all of the numbers ;)
I apparently had good timing as my mp3 player died just as I was walking into the house. So now I need to remember to charge it and put a new battery in my foot pod before my next run.
Goals for this week:
Monday: 4 miles
Wednesday: 5 miles
Friday: 4 miles
Saturday: 6 miles
I did a 5k run today in 34 minutes making my avg pace 10:51. I burned 495 calories while keeping an 173 average heart rate. I ran the last 0.2 miles fast reaching a pace of 8:43.
I have realized unless I am working on my pace, I do much better running if I don't pay attention to my watch and just run. I wish I could wrap it around my ankle so I am not distracted by all of the numbers ;)
I apparently had good timing as my mp3 player died just as I was walking into the house. So now I need to remember to charge it and put a new battery in my foot pod before my next run.
Goals for this week:
Monday: 4 miles
Wednesday: 5 miles
Friday: 4 miles
Saturday: 6 miles
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