Challenge Recap and Goals for week of 4/26/2010

After much arguing with myself I made it outside for a run this morning.  Tomm ran 2.5 miles with me and then I was on my own.  No conversation or iPod=boring! It was kind of nice to just run and listen to my body and breathing.  I am frustrated with myself for being so lazy this week and not getting my 15 miles in.  I did run 6.57 miles today but had hoped for at least 8.  I also did 30 push ups! (All good ones, and 10 without so much as a standing rest!)  I will be back on track next week.  My excuse to myself: long days at work.

Results from 3 Challenges for week of 4/18:
1)Run 15 miles:  Only did 10.75
2)Cross Train: Nope
3)Less sugar: The scale said I did better....Pass! (Sugar Free Jello Pudding and Lite Cool Whip=Yummy!)

I think I will be attempting the same goals for this week April 26-May 2:
1)Run 3 times this week, 15 miles or more.
2)Cross Train at least one day a week.
3)Less sugar!
4)Drink more water....I don't drink much water so even a bottle per day will be an increase!

Totals for the Week and Year: 4.18+6.57+147.75=158.50

Destination: Sno Cone Shack

Yesterday Tomm and I went for a Destination Run....that is we ran to the sno cone shack!  It all started out as an idea Tomm had  (he had read about the idea in Runners World) and before we knew it we had decided to try it right then and there.  Before Dinner!  So Tomm strapped on his arm band for our money and I grabbed a few bucks and off we went.  It was so fun as we usually just run laps in the neighborhood.  It was a great run and we were there before we new it.  It definitely seems further when we drive the same distance. 

We were super excited to see that they were still open when we arrived.  Just before we got to the parking lot a car pulled in and a girl jumped out to get her sno cone.  Her mom followed and stood in line puffing away on her cigarette.  It smelt so horrible, and it made it even harder to breath.  She continued puffing away as she scoured through her purse for some change for the sno cone, pointing out all of the interesting coins she came across.  So annoying!  Pay for your sno cone and get back in your car! 

Our total distance was 4.18 miles.  It was a great distance and the neighborhood we ran through was so quiet.  Hardly any cars passed by us.  We cant wait to run this route again!


I sure wish that I had a small camera so we could have taken a picture.  May have to make a minor investment  :)

Virtual Race for the Cure

One of the Running Blogs that I enjoy Tall Mom Runs is supporting a Virtual Race for the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure. I am going to join as well as Tomm and I encourage anyone to join!  It is for a great cause!

3 Challenges for week of 4/18/2010 to 4/25/2010

I am going to try to make 3 goals per week and report on how I do at them.  Maybe this will keep me on track  :)

1. Run 3 times per week. (This will always be my number one goal!)  One has to be my long training run.
2. Cross train at least once (biking, Jillian Michaels video, yardwork)
3. Eat less sugar!

I also hope that I have a better week at work with less stress!! 

A day of firsts

First off it was a beautiful morning. Chilly (for me) when we headed out but I warmed up quickly. Thinking I may have to get some capris or a running skirt that I have been eyeing, soon!

Tomm ran with me for a while and then I headed off on my own.   

On to the firsts:

Today I tried a Gu energy gel. I was pretty tired during my 7.5 miles last Saturday so I decided to try something to help. I hated the texture but the taste wasnt so bad. I think it did help me with my energy level but I had better consume the entire packet next time. I would give them a thumbs up!

Most impressivly today I ran 9.5 miles! I did take a very short break after mile 5 but I continued on. I wish I would have finished up at 10 miles but I am still impressed as I only set out to do 8. Last longest run was 7.5 miles.  Felt pretty good but was glad when it was over. The Gu must have worked. Total time: 01:30:34   Not too shabby! In fact for me its a PR!

Last first for the day...I took a super cold recovery bath. I have been having some soreness in my legs from the mid-calf down so considering I ran a long run today I decided it was time. I turned the water on as cold as it would go, but no ice. After a while my legs just went numb so it wasnt so bad. I did wrap up in a towel on my top half. :) I feel like a "real runner" now!  Also have residual blisters on the toes on my left foot. Cant figure out how to prevent them.

Totals for the week:3.0+4.5+9.5+130.75=147.75

Summary 03.21.2010

Today was the end of the first week of my training. It was a super nice day for March. Much to warm for our usual layers. I ran 7.05 miles. I have run 7 miles but it has been a few weeks. I was trying to keep my head clear so that I knew I could do more. After today I have no doubt that I will be able to finish a half-marathon.