What's my resolution? Well I wouldn't quite call it a resolution but more like a goal. I really want to run a half marathon. I set out to accomplish this goal last summer, but a string of ridiculously hot, humid weather bummed me out and I quit. Now, trying to run a half marathon is going to consist of a few challenges.
1. Running.
2. Long runs.
3. Not dying.
I'm reading a book right now (you can order it here, if you'd like) and it's really getting me motivated. In the book she talks about wanting to take naps on park benches during long runs, peeing in bushes without anybody seeing, and other funny things to get you really into running.
So I'm on week on. So far I have gotten in 3 runs. Monday and Wednesday I ran 35 minutes, about 3 miles each time. Today (Friday) was my "long run" of the week, 45 minutes and I managed to get in 4 miles. I think the gal that wrote that book must have been a pretty slow runner, because in a couple weeks my long run is supposed to be 4 miles. I don't know. I'm just going to try and follow it and not die, and not quit. So I'm really going to try and blog about my training... If I have the energy :)
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Friday, December 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
I have to admit...
I'm a little disappointed in myself. I was doing really great running at the beginning of the summer. Ran my first 10k, running 4 times a week almost. I stopped when it started getting really hot. We had quite a few days this summer where the head index was 110. High humidity. Yuck. Not good for a runner. I got a little lazy.
It's so hard to get back into running after being able to run long distances. I feel so disappointed when I only go a couple of miles. Yesterday I did 3.6 but I walked some. I have to tell myself that it's better than nothing. I have found, though, that my miles are faster than they were before. I ran one mile yesterday in under 11 minutes which I've never really done. I guess maybe that's why I get so tired so fast too. It's hard to control your pace when you're outside, though. I listen to music, and it makes me feel good. I feel like I'm going at a decent pace but maybe I should try slowing it down a little bit. At least for a while.
A friend of mine posted a quote on Facebook a while back that said something like this: "No matter how fast you're going, you're running laps around that person sitting on the couch!" Not exact, but close enough.
Here's my committment... Back into running! At least until the snow falls... yikes, I can't believe that's coming.
It's so hard to get back into running after being able to run long distances. I feel so disappointed when I only go a couple of miles. Yesterday I did 3.6 but I walked some. I have to tell myself that it's better than nothing. I have found, though, that my miles are faster than they were before. I ran one mile yesterday in under 11 minutes which I've never really done. I guess maybe that's why I get so tired so fast too. It's hard to control your pace when you're outside, though. I listen to music, and it makes me feel good. I feel like I'm going at a decent pace but maybe I should try slowing it down a little bit. At least for a while.
A friend of mine posted a quote on Facebook a while back that said something like this: "No matter how fast you're going, you're running laps around that person sitting on the couch!" Not exact, but close enough.
Here's my committment... Back into running! At least until the snow falls... yikes, I can't believe that's coming.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Back at it.
Well, I haven't been the greatest blogger just starting out! There has been a lot going on in my life right now.
Dad just had back surgery. He was in the hospital four nights, and just got home today. I'm home with them for a few days helping him recover and get stronger. It was hard seeing him in so much pain. I hope the recovery goes well! I spend a lot of time at the hospital this last weekend. I actually work there, so being there as a patient's family is definitely different. It helps, though because I know the routine and how things should and shouldn't go. I tried to behave!
Weight wise I have not been doing that great. I know I am up a couple of pounds, but that should come off relatively easy if I just eat the way I'm supposed to. I haven't been tracking very well, so that's the first step. I just need to write down every single thing I eat. It is so hard at this point, with 10 pounds left to lose... If I screw up even just a little bit, it shows on the scale. Back when I weighed in the 200 pound range, it would not matter as much. I could have a bad week and still lose a little bit. I guess that's life when you're a skinny girl! It is sooo worth it, though.
Got back to some running today as well. Took my parents black lab, Molly for a 2.7 mile run through the park and golf course. It felt great. Molly's getting up there in age, so we had to walk a little bit (purely for her benefit ;)...) Otherwise I have been focusing more on weight training. I have been able to see my leg and arm muscles toning quite a bit thanks to my trainer!! One of the best decisions I ever made (second to joining weight watchers nearly 2 years ago).
Anyway, back to helping mom and dad out around the house. It sure feels nice to be needed :)
Dad just had back surgery. He was in the hospital four nights, and just got home today. I'm home with them for a few days helping him recover and get stronger. It was hard seeing him in so much pain. I hope the recovery goes well! I spend a lot of time at the hospital this last weekend. I actually work there, so being there as a patient's family is definitely different. It helps, though because I know the routine and how things should and shouldn't go. I tried to behave!
Weight wise I have not been doing that great. I know I am up a couple of pounds, but that should come off relatively easy if I just eat the way I'm supposed to. I haven't been tracking very well, so that's the first step. I just need to write down every single thing I eat. It is so hard at this point, with 10 pounds left to lose... If I screw up even just a little bit, it shows on the scale. Back when I weighed in the 200 pound range, it would not matter as much. I could have a bad week and still lose a little bit. I guess that's life when you're a skinny girl! It is sooo worth it, though.
Got back to some running today as well. Took my parents black lab, Molly for a 2.7 mile run through the park and golf course. It felt great. Molly's getting up there in age, so we had to walk a little bit (purely for her benefit ;)...) Otherwise I have been focusing more on weight training. I have been able to see my leg and arm muscles toning quite a bit thanks to my trainer!! One of the best decisions I ever made (second to joining weight watchers nearly 2 years ago).
Anyway, back to helping mom and dad out around the house. It sure feels nice to be needed :)
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