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. ;)

PR @ Twilight 4 Miler

Last night was the Twilight 4 miler in Ashburn, VA.

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!

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....

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!!

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.

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.

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!