7 miles! Complete without a walking break... man I feel like I actually accomplished something. Just 6 weeks and I could be up to a 10 mile run imagine that. I felt great on this run and burned approximately 825 calories how great is that!
I was suppose to just go 6 miles but I felt so good I decided to tack on some more distance. Honestly Mentally and aerobically I could have kept going for a mile or two but my knees were saying time to stop. I am so looking forward to my next long run.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Logging Miles
Ok I think I can remember what I've run the past week. 5 miles on Friday the 13th, 4 miles on Sunday with pyramid intervals, 3 miles on Monday I think but I'm not positive on this one, 4.5 miles on Thursday an 3 miles today.
My 4 mile run with pyramid intervals went very well. I hadn't worked on speed intervals in quite a few weeks. It felt good to really push myself.
My 4.5 mile was awesome. I really did not want to go running. There were some thunderstorms that came through that night and I had mixed feelings. I was disappointed to not be able to run but then again relieved that I had an excuse not to go. Well the storms cleared up by 7:00 so I pushed myself out the door. The run was great a little muggy and buggy but I did not once feel like walking for the entire run. I haven't had a great run like that in quite a while.
Today I did double duty I did The Firm in the afternoon then a 3 mile run after dinner. I was hoping to go on a 6 mile run but Jake's schedule didn't allow for it. Tomorrow 6 miles that is the plan. I also want to go for a bike ride tomorrow morning.
I have been pushing working on weight training on my upper body. My arms are sore. All during my run today I could feel the muscles in my chest were so sore. But I like the soreness from working hard. It lets you know something is happening you muscles are breaking down and becoming stronger. All my muscles are sore except my Biceps despite doing 3 sets of 10 of bicep curls and hammer curls I think it is time to get some 12 lb weight for the Biceps.
I have rambled on long enough I need to find another race to run in the next few weeks.
My 4 mile run with pyramid intervals went very well. I hadn't worked on speed intervals in quite a few weeks. It felt good to really push myself.
My 4.5 mile was awesome. I really did not want to go running. There were some thunderstorms that came through that night and I had mixed feelings. I was disappointed to not be able to run but then again relieved that I had an excuse not to go. Well the storms cleared up by 7:00 so I pushed myself out the door. The run was great a little muggy and buggy but I did not once feel like walking for the entire run. I haven't had a great run like that in quite a while.
Today I did double duty I did The Firm in the afternoon then a 3 mile run after dinner. I was hoping to go on a 6 mile run but Jake's schedule didn't allow for it. Tomorrow 6 miles that is the plan. I also want to go for a bike ride tomorrow morning.
I have been pushing working on weight training on my upper body. My arms are sore. All during my run today I could feel the muscles in my chest were so sore. But I like the soreness from working hard. It lets you know something is happening you muscles are breaking down and becoming stronger. All my muscles are sore except my Biceps despite doing 3 sets of 10 of bicep curls and hammer curls I think it is time to get some 12 lb weight for the Biceps.
I have rambled on long enough I need to find another race to run in the next few weeks.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Great Shape?!
I have done such a bad job keeping track of my miles. I can't even remember what I ran this last week. I know I ran a 5 mile on Saturday and then a 4 mile on Wednesday and surely I ran something last Thursday or Friday I just can't remember what.
My 4 mile run on Wednesday was great. The weather was wonderful and a felt really good. I made it the whole way with out taking a walking break. I only paused shortly once so I could get the spray of a sprinkler. I love running under sprinklers. I love when I am running and I get a mile or two in and realize I am barely out of breath and feeling great. I am definitely in the best cardiovascular shape I have probably ever been in. I wish I could say the same about the rest of me.
Actually the last couple weeks I've actually gained a couple pounds. How annoying is that. I think it is due to my decrease in mileage. For a while I was running close to 25 miles a week with several long runs. I have cut back drastically but I'm still eating like I'm running 25 miles a week hence the extra pounds. So I need to ramp up the mileage or change the way I'm eating or really Ideally both. But exercising more is so much easier than eating less. I just love to eat. Yet I know I don't eat well I'm addicted to sugar and I snack way to much and I have so little self control when it comes to food. Still gaining weight is not an option so hmmmm. I
plan to go for a run tonight I think I'll go for 5 miles I haven't run a good 5 miler in a long time.
My 4 mile run on Wednesday was great. The weather was wonderful and a felt really good. I made it the whole way with out taking a walking break. I only paused shortly once so I could get the spray of a sprinkler. I love running under sprinklers. I love when I am running and I get a mile or two in and realize I am barely out of breath and feeling great. I am definitely in the best cardiovascular shape I have probably ever been in. I wish I could say the same about the rest of me.
Actually the last couple weeks I've actually gained a couple pounds. How annoying is that. I think it is due to my decrease in mileage. For a while I was running close to 25 miles a week with several long runs. I have cut back drastically but I'm still eating like I'm running 25 miles a week hence the extra pounds. So I need to ramp up the mileage or change the way I'm eating or really Ideally both. But exercising more is so much easier than eating less. I just love to eat. Yet I know I don't eat well I'm addicted to sugar and I snack way to much and I have so little self control when it comes to food. Still gaining weight is not an option so hmmmm. I
plan to go for a run tonight I think I'll go for 5 miles I haven't run a good 5 miler in a long time.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Firecracker
I ran a 5k this morning. My chip time was 28:34 a personal record.Unfortunately I don't think it was incredibly accurate. The first turn around point did not have a cone and I think by the time I got there the crowd had started cutting the corner some. Still I am happy with my time but it might just be a while before I'll be able to beat that time. I was 30th in my age group so I still have a LONG way to go to become competitive. It was the first run I went to by myself so that made it a little boring. My neighbor asked if I wanted to do an 8K next weekend, I'm considering it. I am also considering an adventure race in September this is what the info says about this race
Our first ever adventure race is not your average running or biking experience! Coed teams of three will test their overall mental and physical abilities by completing team challenges. The course could include: running, biking, canoeing, a rope crawl, tire run, a six-man ski run, word scrambles, riddles, locating hidden check points and more.
It sounds like a blast. The deterring factors are our bikes aren't exactly race worthy they are more like leisurely Sunday ride bikes. Also we would need to find a third participant. Well I'll just start working on my biking and upper arm strength and leave it out there as a possibility.
Our first ever adventure race is not your average running or biking experience! Coed teams of three will test their overall mental and physical abilities by completing team challenges. The course could include: running, biking, canoeing, a rope crawl, tire run, a six-man ski run, word scrambles, riddles, locating hidden check points and more.
It sounds like a blast. The deterring factors are our bikes aren't exactly race worthy they are more like leisurely Sunday ride bikes. Also we would need to find a third participant. Well I'll just start working on my biking and upper arm strength and leave it out there as a possibility.
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