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.

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.

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...

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!!!!!!!

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.

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!

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