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Today was a tough trying to get my workout in. Due to the weather the Y was closed so I couldn't do my normal workout. But I decided I was going to workout no matter what. So I went to Young Arena to run. I wanted to do run my 3 1/2 miles as scheduled but I couldn't because work was too busy. I got my 2 1/2 miles in though and something is better than nothing.

Monday

Today was a stretching and strength training day. So I ran a quick 10 minute mile, then I stretched like crazy, and then did lifting focusing on my legs

Running

Today I ran my 4 miles. I have no idea how fast or slow I ran but I do know that I was gone from the house exactly 1 hour. And that includes driving to the arena, changing shoes, running, stretching, and driving home. So I did pretty good.

switcharoo

I am glad I did 3 miles yesterday. Today was supposed to be a 3 mile day but I had a side stitch/pain on my right side and only got a .75 mile in before I gave up. I didn't completely give up though. I opted to ride the recumbent bike for 28 mins on the weight loss mode. Not the original plan but it still works.

Running

Today I was supposed to do either a 2 mile run or 30 mins of cross-training. I couldn't go to the Y during lunch due to a meeting. But I decided this is a no excuse day. I went to Young arena after work to run. I decided I would do my 2 miles then get home to make dinner. I did it in 21 minutes. Then I decided that since I felt good I would just run 30 minutes. I finished 30 mins and realized if I did just two more laps I would have 3 miles done. So I ran 3 miles.

I think that Young Arena is a lot better than running on the treadmill. My run was so easy and I think its because there are things to look at and my pace is not forced by the treadmill. I may have to run at the arena more often. But even better I can't wait until its a little warmer to run outside.

Tuesday

I did my 3 mile run today in 34 mins. I just couldn't seem to decide the right pace and kept changing it on the treadmill. Even though I ran faster than normal at times I inadvertently ran slower overall.

So after yesterdays frustrations I decided to take a look at exactly what I have accomplished so far. The answer a total of 27 and 1/2 miles. Not bad for someone who could barely run 5 mins straight when I started.

Frustrations

I am frustrated with myself, with the Y, and with my schedule.

About two weeks ago my husband told me that he didn't think I could do the 1/2 marathon. It was during a simple conversation about a several different things. He wasn't trying to be mean our doubtful he's just concerned that with our schedules and two young kids I won't be able to get all my training in. At first this made me work harder but after the last few days I realize that he may be right. At least this week. I didn't get my run in on Sunday. Then today I thought I could get it done today instead of my stretching and strengthening. Well that didn't happen either because I had to get my new Y pass and it took so long that I couldn't get much of a workout in and make it back to work at a decent time. I did get a 2 mile run.

I should look at the positives though. I am stubborn. If someone thinks I can't; I will. And as for the run today... at least I got to the Y instead of just skipping. Tomorrow is another day.