Yesterday was a lazy Sunday. We had a "snow day" on Friday, so no work. (Meaning we got about an inch of snow on the ground.) I didn't do much that day. On Saturday, I worked most of the day, and took the dogs for a nice run/walk around the neighborhood. I did 4 miles total in about an hour... definitely more running than walking, but I walked fast!
Then came Sunday. I slept in until about 8:30, and then T and I lazed around the house for while. It was a nice crisp 59* when we went to the park so I could run. T played with the dogs, while I went on the trails. I wanted to do at least 7. I pulled off 10! Now, for those of you who are amazing at following training plans, this doesn't seem like a big deal. I am not one of those people. 10 continuous running miles is the most I have ever done outside of a race. I was so proud of myself. I did them slowly... finished in a little under 2 hours, but I did them. Woo hoo!
Also, I forgot about 2 miles I did at the gym before that last personal training session.
Total Mileage: 44/1000
(January: 30; February 14)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
3M Half Marathon Race Report!
Let me start with two facts: (1) Worst training/prep ever (2) I PR-ed.
Oh yeah.
One of my 2011 Fitness Goal was to run a sub-2:15 on a half in April. That was before I signed up for this half...so now I have the one in April to PR on!
So 1 goal accomplished! I finished with an exciting time of 2:13:44. I was so excited.
So fact 1, worse training ever. As I noted in my last post, allergies have been killing me. This Sunday is actually the first time I haven't fallen asleep on a weekend afternoon in 3 weeks. And I don't nap. I have felt awful, which means I did a whole 15 miles training this month, 2 of which I was walking on the treadmill. So 13 miles actually ran in January. Then to top it all of, yesterday contained a horrible headache, a 2 hour nap at 5pm, and general ickiness. I tried to relax and read in the evenings, and finally got hungry around 10:30pm. So the guy and I went to McDonald's. Carbo load anyone? I had fries and a cheeseburger, mainly because I really felt like I needed some iron.
Then the alarm went off at 5am. I hit snooze... and finally got out of bed at 5:17am. Magically, my head didn't hurt, and I felt okay. I made coffee and half an english muffin with almond butter (yum) and got ready to race. I changed my mind on my outfit, showered, and got ready to go.
I got there was time to spare... said hi to a friend pacing the 1:55 group, and stretched. I started strong about 7 minutes after the gun time. I felt good... it was 73 degree out, but overcast. The course is know as a PR course, with an overall downhill throughout. This doesn't mean there weren't some hills here and there, but it was nice. I hit a hunger wall a little before 8 and again after 11. Felt like I was running on empty. Luckily there were Powerade stops shortly, and I made it through.
When I hit 10 and realized I could hit 2:15, I pushed myself the most I could. Perhaps a little much, hence the wall at 11. But I rebounded before 12, and ran my hardest for the last 1.1 Wow, that felt good. I was SO proud of myself.
It's races like this that remind me why I want to keep running. :-)
Happy Week to You All!
Mileage: 28/1000
Oh yeah.
One of my 2011 Fitness Goal was to run a sub-2:15 on a half in April. That was before I signed up for this half...so now I have the one in April to PR on!
So 1 goal accomplished! I finished with an exciting time of 2:13:44. I was so excited.
So fact 1, worse training ever. As I noted in my last post, allergies have been killing me. This Sunday is actually the first time I haven't fallen asleep on a weekend afternoon in 3 weeks. And I don't nap. I have felt awful, which means I did a whole 15 miles training this month, 2 of which I was walking on the treadmill. So 13 miles actually ran in January. Then to top it all of, yesterday contained a horrible headache, a 2 hour nap at 5pm, and general ickiness. I tried to relax and read in the evenings, and finally got hungry around 10:30pm. So the guy and I went to McDonald's. Carbo load anyone? I had fries and a cheeseburger, mainly because I really felt like I needed some iron.
Then the alarm went off at 5am. I hit snooze... and finally got out of bed at 5:17am. Magically, my head didn't hurt, and I felt okay. I made coffee and half an english muffin with almond butter (yum) and got ready to race. I changed my mind on my outfit, showered, and got ready to go.
I got there was time to spare... said hi to a friend pacing the 1:55 group, and stretched. I started strong about 7 minutes after the gun time. I felt good... it was 73 degree out, but overcast. The course is know as a PR course, with an overall downhill throughout. This doesn't mean there weren't some hills here and there, but it was nice. I hit a hunger wall a little before 8 and again after 11. Felt like I was running on empty. Luckily there were Powerade stops shortly, and I made it through.
When I hit 10 and realized I could hit 2:15, I pushed myself the most I could. Perhaps a little much, hence the wall at 11. But I rebounded before 12, and ran my hardest for the last 1.1 Wow, that felt good. I was SO proud of myself.
It's races like this that remind me why I want to keep running. :-)
Happy Week to You All!
Mileage: 28/1000
Sunday, January 30, 2011
My Awesome New Customized Shoes
One of my Christmas gifts from T was Nikes he designed himself just for me! Orange is my favorite color, and I'm a firm believer that if you have something custom, it and better be noticeable! And if you can't read what they say, the left shoe says, "Go Fast" and the right shoe says, "Laura." I LOVE them.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Allergies + Cold = Minimal Running
Despite a great first week of 2011, allergies hit me, and I think a good ole cold as well. In the first week, I ran those 3 miles already mentioned, did an awesome 4 milers, a slow run/walk 3 miler, and some elliptical and biking at the gym.
This week I finally was able to get sufficient sleep to feel semi-okay, and went out for an evening jog on Thursday. I ended up doing 3 miles at a 9:47 pace which was exciting for me. Yesterday, I went for a short little over 2 miles at a leisurely pace. Then I came home, showered, and fell asleep. :-(
Having no energy is tough... I have a half marathon in one week. Oh boy. I'm not expecting to PR; I just want to make it through.
My friend and I are supposed to have the final personal training today. I did 4 of the 9 sessions with her... it was a nice kick in the butt to do more strength training. I also need to do more stretching.
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone; I'm off to make more tea!
Total Miles: 15/1000
This week I finally was able to get sufficient sleep to feel semi-okay, and went out for an evening jog on Thursday. I ended up doing 3 miles at a 9:47 pace which was exciting for me. Yesterday, I went for a short little over 2 miles at a leisurely pace. Then I came home, showered, and fell asleep. :-(
Having no energy is tough... I have a half marathon in one week. Oh boy. I'm not expecting to PR; I just want to make it through.
My friend and I are supposed to have the final personal training today. I did 4 of the 9 sessions with her... it was a nice kick in the butt to do more strength training. I also need to do more stretching.
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone; I'm off to make more tea!
Total Miles: 15/1000
Sunday, January 2, 2011
2011 Fitness Goals
This year my guy and I are really trying to focus on fitness, among other things. We are both big believers in everything in moderation, so we aren't going on any crazy strict diet, or exercise regime, but making a concerted effort to get back in shape, and do so together. My personal fitness goals are as follows:
* Set a PR in Austin Marathon on 2/20/11
* Run a sub 2:15 half on 4/16/2011
* Set a PR on a half or full marathon after the above
* Run a sub 55 min 10K
* Run 1000 miles (trying again after last year's miserable fail)
So far, I did 3 miles at the gym yesterday
Total Miles: 3
* Set a PR in Austin Marathon on 2/20/11
* Run a sub 2:15 half on 4/16/2011
* Set a PR on a half or full marathon after the above
* Run a sub 55 min 10K
* Run 1000 miles (trying again after last year's miserable fail)
So far, I did 3 miles at the gym yesterday
Total Miles: 3
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Personal Training
My good friend, Ms. T and I, were at the gym. I have temporarily joined a second gym. Yes, goofy, but I get a great month to month deal through my employer. We were attempting a weight machine, when I made it go **Clang!** A trainer walked by and gave me a hard time about breaking the machine. We chat with him for awhile... new training, just got out of the Marines, and he told us to come do our free orientation with him.
So we did. And at the end of it, Ms. T had signed up for 9 personal training sessions with me as her sidekick! Ms. T has always struggled to get in shape (at least in the 5 years I've known her) and felt like this was the only way to ensure success. We had had success one other time when we did a boot camp together. At this gym, it doesn't cost any extra for me to tag along, so when I can, I will and just give her money towards the cost of that session.
We had our first session last night. Oh my gosh, I've lost a lot of strength. This will be good for me too! I love the idea of personal training and think I would really benefit from it... just not as much of a fan of the cost! It's fun doing with a friend as well. So this should help, since he is also going to function as an accountability buddy! We even have to do a food diary. Ms. T is doing the next two on her own while I'm out of town, and then I'll join up again.
I'm excited!
So we did. And at the end of it, Ms. T had signed up for 9 personal training sessions with me as her sidekick! Ms. T has always struggled to get in shape (at least in the 5 years I've known her) and felt like this was the only way to ensure success. We had had success one other time when we did a boot camp together. At this gym, it doesn't cost any extra for me to tag along, so when I can, I will and just give her money towards the cost of that session.
We had our first session last night. Oh my gosh, I've lost a lot of strength. This will be good for me too! I love the idea of personal training and think I would really benefit from it... just not as much of a fan of the cost! It's fun doing with a friend as well. So this should help, since he is also going to function as an accountability buddy! We even have to do a food diary. Ms. T is doing the next two on her own while I'm out of town, and then I'll join up again.
I'm excited!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Marine Corp Marathon!
Friday:
We at the airport Friday morning bright and early for a 5:30am flight. At the airport I ran into an old running buddy who asked if we were going to the rally? Rally? What rally? It turns out the Cobert/Stewart rally to restore sanity was going on in DC at the same time!
After T and I got there, we checked into the hotel and headed to the Expo. It was crazy and we picked up our turtleneck long sleeve black race shirts. We also picked up two Marine Corp Marathon Christmas ornaments for my Grandpa (a marine) and ourselves.
We were both exhausted we went for dinner at 4pm at my favorite Old Ebbitt's Grill.
We wandered back to the hotel, changed into bathing suits and fell asleep before we made it to the pool!!!
T's brother came in late, so the boys went to grab food while I continued to sleep.
Saturday:
We went to grab breakfast and head to Air and Space Smithsonian. We had a good time, and when we left the rally was in full swing! Silly us, we decided to walk through the rally just to see how it was. 45 minutes or so later, we made it across the mall, losing T's brother in the process!!! T's parents made it in at this point and we met them at the hotel and relaxed until dinner. We had the Organization for Autism Research dinner (we fundraised) which was delicious and really nice. I tried to go to bed early, but we got sucked into watching Titantic... finally falling asleep around midnight.
Sunday: Race Day!!!
We were up and out just a few minutes behind schedule. and went to catch the metro. It was running funny and so we arrived at the race station right at start time. By the time we walked the mile to the start line, people were still waiting to start. We started about a half hour after the first person. It was perfect weather, cool and sunny, and I started with sleeves on (that I bought at NWM!) We took it slow and did well up the first hill at Mile 3. T's brother had multiple surgery's back and February and should not have been running. I left T around mile 4 while he waited to check on his brother. (His brother ended up making it somewhere between the 10K and 15K mark) I just cruised on feeling good! I was worried about hurting my calf again, so at the 1/3 mark I began to run walk. The rest was gorgeous, and I loved almost all of it. The worst part was the 1.5 mile bridge that just wouldn't end. It was awful, and I walked all of it. The remaining 5-6 miles were AWESOME. I love it, and I finished strong! Being the Marine Corp Marathon, half of the last .2 was a straight up hill! According to my watch, I ran 26.5 miles in 5:34:51 for a 12:38 pace.
We then had a fantastic dinner and went to bed early!
We at the airport Friday morning bright and early for a 5:30am flight. At the airport I ran into an old running buddy who asked if we were going to the rally? Rally? What rally? It turns out the Cobert/Stewart rally to restore sanity was going on in DC at the same time!
After T and I got there, we checked into the hotel and headed to the Expo. It was crazy and we picked up our turtleneck long sleeve black race shirts. We also picked up two Marine Corp Marathon Christmas ornaments for my Grandpa (a marine) and ourselves.
We were both exhausted we went for dinner at 4pm at my favorite Old Ebbitt's Grill.
We wandered back to the hotel, changed into bathing suits and fell asleep before we made it to the pool!!!
T's brother came in late, so the boys went to grab food while I continued to sleep.
Saturday:
We went to grab breakfast and head to Air and Space Smithsonian. We had a good time, and when we left the rally was in full swing! Silly us, we decided to walk through the rally just to see how it was. 45 minutes or so later, we made it across the mall, losing T's brother in the process!!! T's parents made it in at this point and we met them at the hotel and relaxed until dinner. We had the Organization for Autism Research dinner (we fundraised) which was delicious and really nice. I tried to go to bed early, but we got sucked into watching Titantic... finally falling asleep around midnight.
Sunday: Race Day!!!
We were up and out just a few minutes behind schedule. and went to catch the metro. It was running funny and so we arrived at the race station right at start time. By the time we walked the mile to the start line, people were still waiting to start. We started about a half hour after the first person. It was perfect weather, cool and sunny, and I started with sleeves on (that I bought at NWM!) We took it slow and did well up the first hill at Mile 3. T's brother had multiple surgery's back and February and should not have been running. I left T around mile 4 while he waited to check on his brother. (His brother ended up making it somewhere between the 10K and 15K mark) I just cruised on feeling good! I was worried about hurting my calf again, so at the 1/3 mark I began to run walk. The rest was gorgeous, and I loved almost all of it. The worst part was the 1.5 mile bridge that just wouldn't end. It was awful, and I walked all of it. The remaining 5-6 miles were AWESOME. I love it, and I finished strong! Being the Marine Corp Marathon, half of the last .2 was a straight up hill! According to my watch, I ran 26.5 miles in 5:34:51 for a 12:38 pace.
We then had a fantastic dinner and went to bed early!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Nike Women's Marathon 2010
So finally, a race recap. It was an incredibly humbling experience. Let's look at the good, bad, and silver lining:
Good
* The energy was great in the beginning
* The first 10 miles were gorgeous; weather was perfect
* I powered up the big hills
Bad
* My hips and calves were so tight that I started walking around mile 11
* After running/walking for the next ~5 miles, my left calf started cramping like nothing else. I almost stumbled a few times
* I then had to walk the whole remaining 10 miles or so because my calf physically would not let me run
* The weather turned on me.. all along Ocean Highway it was cold and rainy... for the whole last 10 miles
* I finished with mild hyperthermia and was miserable
* The Facebook messages messed up and said I finished before it said I hit 21.7, so I missed my mom and T along the way. I saw no one :-(
* It took me 6 hours... my Garmin gave out at mile 25.15
* It took me so long they had run out of 2010 Tiffany's necklaces
Silver Linings
* Some nice guy around mile 25 with an umbrella walked with me for a quarter mile
* I got to eat all you can eat steamed crabs just a couple hours after! Yum!
* Because they ran out of 2010 necklaces, I got 2008's... and they are sending me 2010's!
* Because of the necklace incident, I have guaranteed entry into 2011's race, so I can REDEEM MYSELF!!
Good
* The energy was great in the beginning
* The first 10 miles were gorgeous; weather was perfect
* I powered up the big hills
Bad
* My hips and calves were so tight that I started walking around mile 11
* After running/walking for the next ~5 miles, my left calf started cramping like nothing else. I almost stumbled a few times
* I then had to walk the whole remaining 10 miles or so because my calf physically would not let me run
* The weather turned on me.. all along Ocean Highway it was cold and rainy... for the whole last 10 miles
* I finished with mild hyperthermia and was miserable
* The Facebook messages messed up and said I finished before it said I hit 21.7, so I missed my mom and T along the way. I saw no one :-(
* It took me 6 hours... my Garmin gave out at mile 25.15
* It took me so long they had run out of 2010 Tiffany's necklaces
Silver Linings
* Some nice guy around mile 25 with an umbrella walked with me for a quarter mile
* I got to eat all you can eat steamed crabs just a couple hours after! Yum!
* Because they ran out of 2010 necklaces, I got 2008's... and they are sending me 2010's!
* Because of the necklace incident, I have guaranteed entry into 2011's race, so I can REDEEM MYSELF!!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Bootie Buster!
I'm participating in the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge!
And I promise I will get my two marathon race reports up soon... it's back to the gym this weekend!
And I promise I will get my two marathon race reports up soon... it's back to the gym this weekend!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Never as much as I should...
I have done a little running the first part of the month...
Gym: 4 miles, 2 miles, 2 miles =8
Neighborhood: 3, 7, 2 = 12
So 20 more miles... 220/1000
I finally had a great run the other night. The weather is cooling down, and I just jogged real slowly and did over 6 and then cool down walk with the other dog and T to total 7. It was awesome!!!
So little time left... starting to freak out.
I have a 16-20 miler with a friend scheduled for Sunday.
Gym: 4 miles, 2 miles, 2 miles =8
Neighborhood: 3, 7, 2 = 12
So 20 more miles... 220/1000
I finally had a great run the other night. The weather is cooling down, and I just jogged real slowly and did over 6 and then cool down walk with the other dog and T to total 7. It was awesome!!!
So little time left... starting to freak out.
I have a 16-20 miler with a friend scheduled for Sunday.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
200 miles!
Since the trip I've done a few runs... for a total of 24 more miles! I finally hit the 200 mark... oh boy. I'm quite away from my goal, and not very far from the marathon.
My goal for September is to run 100 miles. This is going to be tough given I'm gone two of the weekends, but I need to make it happen!
Today the plan is to run to the track, a little over a mile from my house and then do a track workout of 2 quick miles with .5 miles in between (so 3) and a cool down run/walk back for a grand total of 6.
My goal for September is to run 100 miles. This is going to be tough given I'm gone two of the weekends, but I need to make it happen!
Today the plan is to run to the track, a little over a mile from my house and then do a track workout of 2 quick miles with .5 miles in between (so 3) and a cool down run/walk back for a grand total of 6.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Successful morning run!!!
I got up nice and early, before 6am this morning and threw in some laundry and head out to one of our nice parks here. I did a solid 6 miles at just under a 10 min pace, walked for 10 minutes, stretched, then ran a mile in. So 7 miles before 8:30am. I love it!
Since the last post, I have done today's 7, a 5K (3), one 4 miler at the gym and one 3 miler at the gym. That's a grand total of 17!
Mileage Goal: 176/1000
Perhaps, I should make the goal 500 or 700 instead...
I got up nice and early, before 6am this morning and threw in some laundry and head out to one of our nice parks here. I did a solid 6 miles at just under a 10 min pace, walked for 10 minutes, stretched, then ran a mile in. So 7 miles before 8:30am. I love it!
Since the last post, I have done today's 7, a 5K (3), one 4 miler at the gym and one 3 miler at the gym. That's a grand total of 17!
Mileage Goal: 176/1000
Perhaps, I should make the goal 500 or 700 instead...
Monday, July 5, 2010
Quick Mileage Update
Although I did set my goal at "running" 1000 miles, I am counting run walks and long fast walks my mom and I took together when I was home.
June 11: 4 miles
June 12: 6 miles
June 13: 2.5 miles
June 14: 3.5 miles
June 16: 8 miles
June 23: 3 miles
June 25: 4 miles
July 5: 3 miles
Yes, there are some giant gaps. I will address those later...
Mileage Goal: 159/1000
June 11: 4 miles
June 12: 6 miles
June 13: 2.5 miles
June 14: 3.5 miles
June 16: 8 miles
June 23: 3 miles
June 25: 4 miles
July 5: 3 miles
Yes, there are some giant gaps. I will address those later...
Mileage Goal: 159/1000
Thursday, June 3, 2010
New 5K Time!
I went to another one of the Sunstroke Series 5K races last night. My previous times have been just under 30 min, closer to 29 min, just under 29, and then last night... admist a raging down pour thunder and lightning storm I ROCKED it.
27:40. Oh. Yeah. Baby.
That's a 8:54 pace. I'm thrilled with myself, and remembered how much I love running in the rain!
I also got to feel what is was like to run close to max effort for a whole race. While my times varied just a little, I felt strong. Also, mile 3 was the fastest!!!
Other runs:
Last Thursday I did my own 5K then walked a tiny bit and jogged it out to 4 miles.
I was at a conference all weekend and manage to do a quick mile on the treadmill before workshops one day.
That's 4+1+3 = 8 more miles!
Mileage Goal: 125/1000
27:40. Oh. Yeah. Baby.
That's a 8:54 pace. I'm thrilled with myself, and remembered how much I love running in the rain!
I also got to feel what is was like to run close to max effort for a whole race. While my times varied just a little, I felt strong. Also, mile 3 was the fastest!!!
Other runs:
Last Thursday I did my own 5K then walked a tiny bit and jogged it out to 4 miles.
I was at a conference all weekend and manage to do a quick mile on the treadmill before workshops one day.
That's 4+1+3 = 8 more miles!
Mileage Goal: 125/1000
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Keep the Miles Coming!
I feel like I am finally in training again!!
Friday late afternoon, when it was 90* out, feels like 95*, I did a hot 5 miles at around a 10:30 pace. I was just excited to have done it and felt good!
Saturday... well, we blew off Bikram since it was gorgeous out and T and I went to eat dinner on the water. The deal w/ the roomie was we'd get up for her to do yoga at 8 and me to run 8 miles. I got up and did my 8 miles in two runs. I brought the noodle pup at first, but she didn't do so well. We did about 4.4, and then I went on my own for the remaining and did 3.7 to be safe. They were slow, but I did it!
Last night, my Garmin hadn't charged and I had had a little wine so I just ran a quick mile around the block.
14 more miles added on!
Mileage Goal: 117/1000
Friday late afternoon, when it was 90* out, feels like 95*, I did a hot 5 miles at around a 10:30 pace. I was just excited to have done it and felt good!
Saturday... well, we blew off Bikram since it was gorgeous out and T and I went to eat dinner on the water. The deal w/ the roomie was we'd get up for her to do yoga at 8 and me to run 8 miles. I got up and did my 8 miles in two runs. I brought the noodle pup at first, but she didn't do so well. We did about 4.4, and then I went on my own for the remaining and did 3.7 to be safe. They were slow, but I did it!
Last night, my Garmin hadn't charged and I had had a little wine so I just ran a quick mile around the block.
14 more miles added on!
Mileage Goal: 117/1000
Friday, May 21, 2010
More days; More miles!
So I got to my 5K late on Wednesday night, so no chip for me. I did have my trusty Garmin so I wasn't worried though. I finished the 5K at a 9:12 pace (better than last week!!!) and then jogged it out to get around 3.5 miles. That gets me to 101 miles for the year.
Last night, my roomie and I went out for a super easy jog. She is just getting back into running, so it was exciting that she ran 2 miles with me (and the pups) instead of walking! Go Roomie!
Mileage Goal: 103/1000
Today I finish work earlier than usual, so I hope to get a 4-5 mile run in again. Tomorrow I'm probably going to do Bikram Yoga with friends again and possibly an easy 2 miles. Sunday the goal is a long run (~8miles)
Let the training begin!
Last night, my roomie and I went out for a super easy jog. She is just getting back into running, so it was exciting that she ran 2 miles with me (and the pups) instead of walking! Go Roomie!
Mileage Goal: 103/1000
Today I finish work earlier than usual, so I hope to get a 4-5 mile run in again. Tomorrow I'm probably going to do Bikram Yoga with friends again and possibly an easy 2 miles. Sunday the goal is a long run (~8miles)
Let the training begin!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
A Bunch of Little Updates
So I am slowly getting into training. Working partially in public education, these next 3 weeks are going to be crazy and then life will slow down. Right now, I leave my house too early (before 7am usually) to have time for a morning run. During the summer, I won't have to leave until about 8:15 at the earliest. In my summer schedule I have also squeezed in my midday Fitness Pilates class at the gym that I love as much as possible. And no more Satuday work!
So I hope I can remember all the runs since the 30th. I'm sure I did a short one that day... say 2 miles. I know I did 3 at the gym before yoga one day. I began a Summer Sunstroke 5K series (every Wed at 7pm for 12 weeks) last week, so that's another 3.1. Last Friday, I had an awesome run where I didn't look at my watch until I finished and it was 5.3 at a solid 10min pace. The next morning I ran another 2miles. I'm sure there was at least one more run in there somewhere, but I can't remember. I will just give myself that .1 from tomorrow's 5K.
I'm at 97.5/1000! Haha.... I need to get moving on this goal. Literately!
So I hope I can remember all the runs since the 30th. I'm sure I did a short one that day... say 2 miles. I know I did 3 at the gym before yoga one day. I began a Summer Sunstroke 5K series (every Wed at 7pm for 12 weeks) last week, so that's another 3.1. Last Friday, I had an awesome run where I didn't look at my watch until I finished and it was 5.3 at a solid 10min pace. The next morning I ran another 2miles. I'm sure there was at least one more run in there somewhere, but I can't remember. I will just give myself that .1 from tomorrow's 5K.
I'm at 97.5/1000! Haha.... I need to get moving on this goal. Literately!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Starting Training...
The best way for me to actually get a run in is to not go home first! So I packed my running clothes, went to my last client, changed and ran at the golf course near them.
It was absolutely gorgeous out, humid, and a bit of a breeze. I hadn't run there before so I wasn't sure what I was up against. Turn out: HILLS! Tons of them... so I did about 3 miles (no Garmin) running and walked a little more than a mile probably.
Today I got a break and had a client cancel so I can fit in a run, extra work, and happy hour!
Mileage Goal: 82/1000
It was absolutely gorgeous out, humid, and a bit of a breeze. I hadn't run there before so I wasn't sure what I was up against. Turn out: HILLS! Tons of them... so I did about 3 miles (no Garmin) running and walked a little more than a mile probably.
Today I got a break and had a client cancel so I can fit in a run, extra work, and happy hour!
Mileage Goal: 82/1000
Monday, April 26, 2010
Two Marathons Two Weeks Apart
Oops...
So T signed us up for the Marine Corp Marathon fund raising through the Organization for Autism Research. If you are interested in donating, please visit www.firstgiving.com/lauraperoutka
There's a link to T's page there as well!
It has been amazing to see old friend and coworkers who have come out of the woodwork and donated. :-D
Then just last week... Friday I believe, I got an email saying I had won the lottery and gotten an entry to the Nike Women's Marathon on San Francisco. Yep, the one where hot men in tuxes with silver platters give you Tiffany's jewelry as you cross the finish line!
Here's the kicker...
Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco: October 17, 2010
Marine Corp Marathon in D.C. : October 31, 2010
Yep, that's right folks, just a mere two weeks and 3000 miles separating the two marathons.
I'm going to have to really train this time... ;-)
So T signed us up for the Marine Corp Marathon fund raising through the Organization for Autism Research. If you are interested in donating, please visit www.firstgiving.com/lauraperoutka
There's a link to T's page there as well!
It has been amazing to see old friend and coworkers who have come out of the woodwork and donated. :-D
Then just last week... Friday I believe, I got an email saying I had won the lottery and gotten an entry to the Nike Women's Marathon on San Francisco. Yep, the one where hot men in tuxes with silver platters give you Tiffany's jewelry as you cross the finish line!
Here's the kicker...
Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco: October 17, 2010
Marine Corp Marathon in D.C. : October 31, 2010
Yep, that's right folks, just a mere two weeks and 3000 miles separating the two marathons.
I'm going to have to really train this time... ;-)
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Jess at Run Girl Run Contest!
Jess over at Run Girl Run is having a blog-aversary giveaway! It's good one too, some awesome shirts from Thriv. I've tried on there shirts before and they are SUPER comfortable! Check it out!
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