ahhh, it feels good to run again!
i've been feeling really *off* on my runs lately, just.can't.seem.to.get.into.a.consistent.pace. BUT, tonight i actually felt good. it was 50 degrees and i'm thinking maybe my legs were just numb enough not to notice they were moving along.
i'm praying for a running partner for the training part of the marathon this summer.
or, a friend that will bike next to me while i run. i'll keep you posted.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
why?
read this on a nike ad and thought it was a good reminder of some of the reasons i run...
“You pretended the snooze button didn’t exist. You dragged your butt out of bed while others slept. While others ate their pancakes you had a feast of protein, glucose and electrolytes. You double-knotted. You left the porch light on and locked the door behind you. You ran 5Ks, 10Ks, 26.2 miles. Some days more, some days less. You rewarded a long run with a short run. And a short run with a long run. Rain tried to slow you. Sun tried to microwave you. Snow made you feel like a warrior. You cramped. You bonked. You paid no mind to comfort. On weekends. On holidays. You made excuses to keep going. Questioned yourself. Played mind games. Put your heart before your knees. Listened to your breathing. Sweat sunscreen into your eyes. Worked on your farmer’s tan. You hit the wall. You went through it. You decided to be man about it. You decided to be woman about it. Finished what you started. Proved what you were made of. Just kept putting mile after mile on your interval odometer. For 25 years, you ran. And we ran with you. How much farther will we go? As far as you will.”
“You pretended the snooze button didn’t exist. You dragged your butt out of bed while others slept. While others ate their pancakes you had a feast of protein, glucose and electrolytes. You double-knotted. You left the porch light on and locked the door behind you. You ran 5Ks, 10Ks, 26.2 miles. Some days more, some days less. You rewarded a long run with a short run. And a short run with a long run. Rain tried to slow you. Sun tried to microwave you. Snow made you feel like a warrior. You cramped. You bonked. You paid no mind to comfort. On weekends. On holidays. You made excuses to keep going. Questioned yourself. Played mind games. Put your heart before your knees. Listened to your breathing. Sweat sunscreen into your eyes. Worked on your farmer’s tan. You hit the wall. You went through it. You decided to be man about it. You decided to be woman about it. Finished what you started. Proved what you were made of. Just kept putting mile after mile on your interval odometer. For 25 years, you ran. And we ran with you. How much farther will we go? As far as you will.”
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
a break
i took a break from running, although not expected. we went on vacation for 5 days and even though i took my running clothes, it just never worked out.
i'm back now and looking forward to getting back into a better routine tomorrow.
i'm back now and looking forward to getting back into a better routine tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
4
decided to run inside tonight since it was snowing/sleeting. i ran 2 miles and was having some shin pain, so i walked a little bit before running the other 2. it helped to stop and stretch before starting again. i walked for 30 minutes after my run and that felt so good. i spent that time in prayer and enjoyed the quiet. i thought about how thankful i am to be able to run.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
5.3
42 degrees and sunny. i made it out the door. that is always the hardest part!
i decided to incorporate some speedwork this year and try to improve my time in the 10k, half and full marathon. i've stayed at the same pace for far too long. so, today it began...
i ran my first mile at 8:20. that would be BOSTON pace for me. too bad i'd have to keep that pace for 26.2 miles just to qualify. yikes!
my second mile was at 8:45, and i ran the rest right around 9 minute miles.
i've also decided to start doing weights for my arms again.
i'm determined to run my best marathon time in chicago.
i decided to incorporate some speedwork this year and try to improve my time in the 10k, half and full marathon. i've stayed at the same pace for far too long. so, today it began...
i ran my first mile at 8:20. that would be BOSTON pace for me. too bad i'd have to keep that pace for 26.2 miles just to qualify. yikes!
my second mile was at 8:45, and i ran the rest right around 9 minute miles.
i've also decided to start doing weights for my arms again.
i'm determined to run my best marathon time in chicago.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
5
finally started feeling a little better. i ran 5 today at an indoor track. i was hoping to run outside, but the 27 degrees just didn't sound very appealing.
it was my first run w/the ipod shuffle and i loved it! i like it better than an ipod for running.
i'm on track for my "long" run for the 20K, but i'm hoping to have a better week of running this week. and, really hoping for nicer weather!!!
it was my first run w/the ipod shuffle and i loved it! i like it better than an ipod for running.
i'm on track for my "long" run for the 20K, but i'm hoping to have a better week of running this week. and, really hoping for nicer weather!!!
Friday, March 27, 2009
a sick week
i've had a terrible cold this week and just can't seem to get past it, so i haven't run at all. ugh!
i'm hoping to run tomorrow, but we'll see how i feel. if i do run, it'll be a cold one! 30's and snow here. where did spring go?
my ipod died. that was a sad day. i was going to get another one, but then i started reading how so many runners love the ipod shuffle because of the small size. it will still hold about 250 songs, so i went with it. i love that i can clip it on anywhere! i'm looking forward to my first run with it.
today i will be asking our babysitter if she will be available this summer to watch the kids during my long runs while i train for the chicago marathon. i'm hoping she says yes! i want to be able to do my long runs on fridays, so they don't take away so much of our family time on the weekends. i'll let you know how it goes.
i'm hoping to run tomorrow, but we'll see how i feel. if i do run, it'll be a cold one! 30's and snow here. where did spring go?
my ipod died. that was a sad day. i was going to get another one, but then i started reading how so many runners love the ipod shuffle because of the small size. it will still hold about 250 songs, so i went with it. i love that i can clip it on anywhere! i'm looking forward to my first run with it.
today i will be asking our babysitter if she will be available this summer to watch the kids during my long runs while i train for the chicago marathon. i'm hoping she says yes! i want to be able to do my long runs on fridays, so they don't take away so much of our family time on the weekends. i'll let you know how it goes.
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