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!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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!!!!!!!
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