100 miles

Tonight I ran 6 miles bringing my total for the year to 100 miles!

The run was hard. I have heard that running is 10% physical and 90% mental. I agree. My brain was not in it and it made my run so much harder.

Then to end the day the family and I walked .5 miles to Dairy Queen. Ate ice cream then walked .5 miles back home.

Yay Husband!

Today I did a 3.17 mile over lunch. AND my husband ran with me. We averaged about a 12 minute mile which is pretty darn good since he hasn't been running like I have.

6 miles

I did 6 miles this morning in just over 1 hour. The run was pretty after I got past the first 2 miles. For some reason the first 2 miles are always the hardest then it gets easier and easier. By the end of the run I felt like I could have done more.

Fool's 5k - March 27th

Official results:

Time: 30:57.7

Pace 9:59

Overall place: 264 (There were around 500)

Age group place: 27

The picture is from before I left. I went to the race alone so I don't have a during or after picture

Today

Today was a non-running day. I did some weight training, ab work, and a lot of stretching.

I LOVE RUNNING!

I love running. Today is the day that it happened. I started out for a 4 mile run tonight and as I ran I kept thinking about how great it felt. During my previous runs all I thought about was how much time or distance was left so that I could stop running. Today I kept calculating how I could add miles to my run. So instead of a 4 miles, I ended up running 5.5 miles. I even would have run further if I didn't feel like I need to get home to the family. So today I decided I love running, ran the furthest I ever have, and can't wait for my next run.

A few more calories

While grilling dinner my daughter and I jumped rope. She did a few jumps. I did 100.

Cross Training

Today was abs and lifting. I did various ab exercises that will probably hurt tomorrow. Then I did a series of strength training exercises including bench presses. I haven't done those since my son was born 6 months ago so I am glad I took the time to start up again.

3.45 miles

Today I ran 3.4 miles in 34 minutes. I came up with a route on the following website: http://www.usatf.org/routes/map/. I knew about how far I wanted to go so I just kept changing the route until I found a good route and the right distance. The run felt great and will do the same thing (different route) again on Wednesday. Tomorrow will be cross training.

Since Thursday

I did not get a run in on Friday.

Saturday we drove to Sioux Falls so no run. I did however go for a "swim" with my daughter.

Today I needed to do something so I ran 2 miles on the treadmill at the hotel.

Tomorrow will be better.

walk not run

I am home with the kids today so I won't get a run in, which isn't all that bad since I have a "tickle" in my throat. Guess that happens when everyone around me is sick.

However its so nice outside I couldn't waste it. I bundled the little guy up and took the kids for a mile walk. My 3 year-old even walked and or scootered the whole way herself. Pretty proud of her.

Dreadmill... I mean treadmill

I am not a fan of the treadmill. I try to run my three miles and I just can do it. I also think that's what wrong with my feet. It must be my form on the treadmill because after 1/2 mile my feet were killing me. Yet I ran 3 miles outside just 2 days before with NO PAIN. Also the treadmill is boring. So today on the treadmill I only ran 1.6 miles and then did ab work. Tomorrow I want to run outside but it probably won't happen since I have to stay home with the kids. (the sitter is sick and my husband stayed home today so now its my turn)

extra steps

I work at a job I love, however this means sitting at a desk for many hours in a day. So I need to get as many extra steps in that I can each day. Therefor I try to take 1 or 2 walks during the day, typically over the river and back. Well I finally looked at this website dad told me about to track the distances I run (http://www.usatf.org/routes/map/) and mapped the walk. I found out today that I am walking .8 to 1 mile depending on which route I choose. Pretty cool. I now know that I get around 2 miles in when I am just stretching my legs and getting fresh air. Not bad.

As for my lunchtime workout - I ran 3.17 miles outside in 34 minutes. I am so glad spring is here.

Spring

Today I did my first outdoor run. It was a different experience but it felt great. I did 5 miles in a little over 55 minutes (I really should get a watch with a stopwatch feature). I had to walk some and pause for traffic. The hills and wind were a new experience but I seemed to do just fine. My foot hurts a little so I will need to do lots of stretching throughout the day but its worth it.

Welcome Spring. I am glad you are here.

exercise junkie

Went to the Y again today. I biked for 28 minutes on the weight loss mode (over 5 miles) then stretched and did some more core work.

I was going to make this my off day but the gym beckoned. I may take tomorrow off. I have sick kid so we will see what the day brings forth.

2 times

I worked out twice yesterday. At noon I did some weight training and then some work on my core. Which is sore today. The good kind of sore where you know you worked the muscles. Then after work I went to the arena and ran 3 miles in 31 minutes. And my feet felt great.

same thing...

I stretched, ran a mile, stretched, ran a mile, stretched, biked for 5 mins a 4 resistance, stretched. My foot hurt pretty bad by the end of mile one but the additional stretching made mile 2 feel pretty good.

I'm back....

Well kinda.

I stretched. I ran a mile. I stretched. I ran a mile. I stretched. It felt good but I am glad I took it slow.

I'm here... I swear.

Still dealing with the tendonitis. Also had to have a small procedure done that limits my activity for a few more days. I had hoped to run a few miles tomorrow to try out my new shoes but I just saw that the Arena schedule says they are closed. :-( Maybe I can run outside...its supposed to be nice.

Bike

I rode the recumbent bike for 28 minutes for a distance of 5 miles

Tendonitis

Yup I went to the Doctor... He says I have Tendonitis in my foot. I dealt with this in high school too. But it should be easy to deal with. He said no running this week, Sunday maybe. Cross training is okay just no impact stuff. Stretch more. Which is all I did yesterday for my noon workout. And finally new shoes with a lot of arch support.

February

February was a pretty good month. I ran 32.45 miles which is 10 more than in January. Pretty good since I was sick for part of the month. Not only that I managed to run some of those miles at a 9 minute mile pace. Fastest ever for me. I also ran the farthest I have ever run. To start the month I ran 4 miles and to end the month 5 miles, which is the farthest I have run in my life.

So next month I need to run 7 miles and complete a 5K race. The 5K should be simple but I hope to do it at a good pace.

The negative - My left foot has problems. The side is bruised and it hurts to walk. It started after my 5 mile run. Not sure what's wrong...