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