Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
1/2 Marathon Eve
I've missed blogging about my two 8 mile runs and my 11 mile run, but now is not the time to catch up. It's the night before my first 1/2 marathon and I'm feeling excited. I thought I would be more nervous, but I feel mentally and physically prepared.
I've trained, carb loaded, driven the course, picked up my race packet, laid out my clothes, arranged a ride and have the support of many great friends and my family.
I can't wait. I never thought I would be this excited about running, but it's kind of like Christmas Eve.
I sure hope it goes well because I've signed up for the Vegas 2009 and Seattle 2010 Rock n' Roll 1/2 marathons!
I've trained, carb loaded, driven the course, picked up my race packet, laid out my clothes, arranged a ride and have the support of many great friends and my family.
I can't wait. I never thought I would be this excited about running, but it's kind of like Christmas Eve.
I sure hope it goes well because I've signed up for the Vegas 2009 and Seattle 2010 Rock n' Roll 1/2 marathons!
Monday, May 11, 2009
So much running
Ok...I have got to be better about this. I'm forgetting the details.
4/6/09 - 3.01 miles, 32.49 minutes
Greenlake run.
4/9/09 - 3.01 miles, 33.03 minutes
Greenlake run again.
4/11/09 - 5.02 miles, 54.36 minutes
Mapped out my course and hit the road. Spokane is not as friendly of a running town as Seattle. The sidewalks suck and traffic does not stop for you. Rude. The weather was nice and it was fun to run through my old stomping grounds. Running past Hart Field always brings back great memories of my high school adventures.
4/13/09 - 3.00 miles, 34.34 minutes
Greenlake.
4/17/09 - 4.69 miles, 52.58 minutes
The great thing about running in Salt Lake is the long strait roads. The bad thing would be the altitude. It was hotter then I'm use to, but I enjoyed seeing all the cute homes in Sugar House. At one point I ran past a guy in a truck that I swore was Dewey, but it was not his truck so I did not think too much of it. When I got back I had a voice mail from him telling me to call. Turns out it was him. I guess along with a new wife he also got a new car. Talk about small world.
4/21/09 - 3.04 miles, 34.13 minutes
Ran around Magnolia after my gym appointment. I'm getting sick of Greenlake and this way I don't have to drive across town to get there.
4/23/09 - 3.13 miles, 33.28 minutes
Greenlake.
4/25/09 - 6.01 miles, 69.33 minutes
Woke up and run the same Magnolia loop around the neighborhood. There is the one steep hill that gets me every time. I make it half way and have to walk because I start to feel like I'm running backwards. I'm trying to "secret" this hill and one day I will make it all the way running.
4/28/09 - 3.03 miles, 33.53 minutes
Ran around Magnolia after my gym appointment.
4/30/09 - 6.02 miles, 68.35 minutes
It had been rainy for a few days and the sun was so enticing to me I left work a little early and hit up my Magnolia loop hoping to run along the water as the sun was setting. It was the most amazing and beautiful run. I needed to clear my head and this as just the thing. I also had the greatest run in with my new running friend. You can read about it here.
5/4/09 - 2.61 miles, 30.37 minutes
Cold and rainy out so crappy treadmill run. Clearly not my best work.
5/8/09 - 3.02 miles, 32.50 minutes
Ran around Magnolia after my gym appointment.
5/9/09 - 7.10 miles, 78.24 minutes
Found my new favorite running trail, the Burke Gilman. Ran from Fred Meyer to the Institute. My plan was to get water at the Institute and head back, but when I got there the door was locked. Lucky the missionaries were there to let me in. I always feel so slow when I run because everyone other runner passes me, but this time I passed a biker...yes a biker. So they were going extremely slow, but I still passed a biker. Felt amazing after this run. The sun was shinning, the fresh scenery was beautiful and my legs were feeling strong. Could have kept going.
5/11/09 - 3.02 miles, 32.20 minutes
Greenlake again, but picked the perfect time of day to run. Hardly anyone was out except for the old man walking his cat?
4/6/09 - 3.01 miles, 32.49 minutes
Greenlake run.
4/9/09 - 3.01 miles, 33.03 minutes
Greenlake run again.
4/11/09 - 5.02 miles, 54.36 minutes
Mapped out my course and hit the road. Spokane is not as friendly of a running town as Seattle. The sidewalks suck and traffic does not stop for you. Rude. The weather was nice and it was fun to run through my old stomping grounds. Running past Hart Field always brings back great memories of my high school adventures.
4/13/09 - 3.00 miles, 34.34 minutes
Greenlake.
4/17/09 - 4.69 miles, 52.58 minutes
The great thing about running in Salt Lake is the long strait roads. The bad thing would be the altitude. It was hotter then I'm use to, but I enjoyed seeing all the cute homes in Sugar House. At one point I ran past a guy in a truck that I swore was Dewey, but it was not his truck so I did not think too much of it. When I got back I had a voice mail from him telling me to call. Turns out it was him. I guess along with a new wife he also got a new car. Talk about small world.
4/21/09 - 3.04 miles, 34.13 minutes
Ran around Magnolia after my gym appointment. I'm getting sick of Greenlake and this way I don't have to drive across town to get there.
4/23/09 - 3.13 miles, 33.28 minutes
Greenlake.
4/25/09 - 6.01 miles, 69.33 minutes
Woke up and run the same Magnolia loop around the neighborhood. There is the one steep hill that gets me every time. I make it half way and have to walk because I start to feel like I'm running backwards. I'm trying to "secret" this hill and one day I will make it all the way running.
4/28/09 - 3.03 miles, 33.53 minutes
Ran around Magnolia after my gym appointment.
4/30/09 - 6.02 miles, 68.35 minutes
It had been rainy for a few days and the sun was so enticing to me I left work a little early and hit up my Magnolia loop hoping to run along the water as the sun was setting. It was the most amazing and beautiful run. I needed to clear my head and this as just the thing. I also had the greatest run in with my new running friend. You can read about it here.
5/4/09 - 2.61 miles, 30.37 minutes
Cold and rainy out so crappy treadmill run. Clearly not my best work.
5/8/09 - 3.02 miles, 32.50 minutes
Ran around Magnolia after my gym appointment.
5/9/09 - 7.10 miles, 78.24 minutes
Found my new favorite running trail, the Burke Gilman. Ran from Fred Meyer to the Institute. My plan was to get water at the Institute and head back, but when I got there the door was locked. Lucky the missionaries were there to let me in. I always feel so slow when I run because everyone other runner passes me, but this time I passed a biker...yes a biker. So they were going extremely slow, but I still passed a biker. Felt amazing after this run. The sun was shinning, the fresh scenery was beautiful and my legs were feeling strong. Could have kept going.
5/11/09 - 3.02 miles, 32.20 minutes
Greenlake again, but picked the perfect time of day to run. Hardly anyone was out except for the old man walking his cat?
Sunday, April 5, 2009
First Official Race - 15k
I was so excited to finally find a race that was not on Sunday and even more ecstatic when Kristen agreed to run it with me. The course seemed flat and beautiful and I also liked knowing it would not be a huge race. Seemed ideal for my first official race.
I did not sleep well the night before as nerves keep waking me up. It was a constant back and forth in my head. Could I really run 9 miles? Of course I could, I've run 8 before. Ya, but I wanted to die when I was done. But you are running at a better pace now. Conversations like this went on all night.
Saturday morning we got up and made our way to Birch Bay, checked in and were ready to go. Look how great we look pre-race.
The course was beautiful. The sun was out and the calm bay was amazing. We ran along the bay for a few miles and then headed into the Birch Bay national forest. While running along observing my beautiful surroundings I had a moment I will never for get. We were on about mile 4 and I was feeling great. The sun was out, the thick green trees were beautiful and all you could hear were the birds chirping and the sound of hundreds of feet running along the pavement. No one was talking, but the sound of our shoes on the pavement was overwhelming to me. At that moment I felt a part of something bigger.
Looped back and knew we were half way there. Kristen and I found a couple that ran at the perfect pace and followed them the entire run. Chatted a little with them and thanked them for the great pace.
With about 2 miles left, I noticed that one of my socks was sticking in my shoe. I looked down to see this.
My toes were bleeding so much that they bled through my socks and into the top of my shoe. I could not feel exactly where it was coming from and it did not hurt so I figured I would keep running and deal with it later.
I felt like Dory from Nemo and kept telling myself, "Running, running, just keep running" and before I knew it we had made the last turn with only 1k left. The home stretch included a steep hill, but once you made it up that the finish line was literally 500 feet away. Made it to the top and almost came to a walk when Kristen gave me some quick encouragement to keep running. We did it. Crossed the finish line without ever stopping to walk.
Our goal was to finish in under 2 hours so we were pumped to see our finish time of 1 hour 44 minutes. Crossing the finish line almost brought me to tears as the feeling of self accomplishment overcame me. I never ever would have thought I would be running in 15k's. I DID IT!
Kristen was the perfect running partner. I was so proud of the both of us. I tried to convince her to wear her medallion everywhere she went for the rest of the day, but I don't think it happened. You can bet I sure did. As we were heading out of town I made everyone stop to get a diet coke. The cashier asked about it and I said, "Oh, this this little thing. I just ran a 15k." She did not seem to care, but the guy behind me said congrats.
Jane and Camille were great cheerleaders and fun to see as we were crossing the finish line. Thanks ladies!
Headed back to the car, removed my shoes and found this. Strangely the only source of blood I could find was a little nick on the side of my middle toe from the smaller one.
Felt sore for the rest of the day, but feeling great today. Can't wait to go out Monday for a short run and to get ready for my 1/2 marathon in June. I don't think I could have asked for a better race. Thanks to everyone for all of the support and encouragement along the way. It was a day I will never forget.
4/4/09 - 9.3 miles, 104.23 minutes
I did not sleep well the night before as nerves keep waking me up. It was a constant back and forth in my head. Could I really run 9 miles? Of course I could, I've run 8 before. Ya, but I wanted to die when I was done. But you are running at a better pace now. Conversations like this went on all night.
Saturday morning we got up and made our way to Birch Bay, checked in and were ready to go. Look how great we look pre-race.
The course was beautiful. The sun was out and the calm bay was amazing. We ran along the bay for a few miles and then headed into the Birch Bay national forest. While running along observing my beautiful surroundings I had a moment I will never for get. We were on about mile 4 and I was feeling great. The sun was out, the thick green trees were beautiful and all you could hear were the birds chirping and the sound of hundreds of feet running along the pavement. No one was talking, but the sound of our shoes on the pavement was overwhelming to me. At that moment I felt a part of something bigger.
Looped back and knew we were half way there. Kristen and I found a couple that ran at the perfect pace and followed them the entire run. Chatted a little with them and thanked them for the great pace.
With about 2 miles left, I noticed that one of my socks was sticking in my shoe. I looked down to see this.
My toes were bleeding so much that they bled through my socks and into the top of my shoe. I could not feel exactly where it was coming from and it did not hurt so I figured I would keep running and deal with it later.
I felt like Dory from Nemo and kept telling myself, "Running, running, just keep running" and before I knew it we had made the last turn with only 1k left. The home stretch included a steep hill, but once you made it up that the finish line was literally 500 feet away. Made it to the top and almost came to a walk when Kristen gave me some quick encouragement to keep running. We did it. Crossed the finish line without ever stopping to walk.
Our goal was to finish in under 2 hours so we were pumped to see our finish time of 1 hour 44 minutes. Crossing the finish line almost brought me to tears as the feeling of self accomplishment overcame me. I never ever would have thought I would be running in 15k's. I DID IT!
Kristen was the perfect running partner. I was so proud of the both of us. I tried to convince her to wear her medallion everywhere she went for the rest of the day, but I don't think it happened. You can bet I sure did. As we were heading out of town I made everyone stop to get a diet coke. The cashier asked about it and I said, "Oh, this this little thing. I just ran a 15k." She did not seem to care, but the guy behind me said congrats.
Jane and Camille were great cheerleaders and fun to see as we were crossing the finish line. Thanks ladies!
Headed back to the car, removed my shoes and found this. Strangely the only source of blood I could find was a little nick on the side of my middle toe from the smaller one.
Felt sore for the rest of the day, but feeling great today. Can't wait to go out Monday for a short run and to get ready for my 1/2 marathon in June. I don't think I could have asked for a better race. Thanks to everyone for all of the support and encouragement along the way. It was a day I will never forget.
4/4/09 - 9.3 miles, 104.23 minutes
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Excited
This was the first Saturday I did not run because I was too lazy and I have to admit I am very disappointed with myself.
On a more positive note, I just signed up to run the Birch Bay 15k this coming weekend. I'M SOOOOOO EXCITED. My first official race. :) Making it a girls weekend with a few friends and can't wait.
On a more positive note, I just signed up to run the Birch Bay 15k this coming weekend. I'M SOOOOOO EXCITED. My first official race. :) Making it a girls weekend with a few friends and can't wait.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Short and Sweet
Still inspired from my run over the weekend, I did a short run outside around Greenlake. I kept telling myself to slow down and that it was fine when every other runner past me. Did not walk once, finished and felt great
3/23/09 - 3.03 miles, 32.49 minutes
Cold, windy and rainy today so it was a treadmill run. I can't really complain though. This is the first one I have had in a while and my gym boyfriend (whom I have not seen since I stopped running at the gym) was there run/walking next to me. Ran slow, did not walk and felt great in the end.
3/25/09 - 3.01 miles, 35.04 minutes
3/23/09 - 3.03 miles, 32.49 minutes
Cold, windy and rainy today so it was a treadmill run. I can't really complain though. This is the first one I have had in a while and my gym boyfriend (whom I have not seen since I stopped running at the gym) was there run/walking next to me. Ran slow, did not walk and felt great in the end.
3/25/09 - 3.01 miles, 35.04 minutes
Sunday, March 22, 2009
I'm Back
So I have kind of been slacking on my running for the last few weeks, but I'm back and ready to get serious about my 1/2 marathon training.
I went 10 days without running....10 days. What was I thinking. I was so busy, but was set on getting a good St. Patric's weekend run in even if I struggled through it. I was in California babysitting my sisters kids and was excited I would be running in the sun on the beach while my friends in Seattle were running in the snow.
I left their house, reached the beach and headed towards the pier for about 2 miles before heading back home. It felt great to be back out running. The weather could not have been more perfect and the crazy people that live in Orange County are always fun to watch. I was glad to be back out running and even more relieved it was relatively easy.
3/14/09 - 4.06 miles, 44.56 minutes
The weather held out so after work I went for a run around Greenlake with a friend. I just was not cut out to run with guys. There longer stride and quicker pace remind me how slow I run. I thought I preferred to run alone, at my own pace, in my own head until my run Saturday. See below.
3/17/09 - 3.00 miles, ? minutes (my iPod was out of juice which means no nike+)
The treadmills at the gym were full so I headed to Greenlake again. While it's beautiful, I'm kind of getting tired of this run. I started off and my feet felt like led and I was feeling every step. I walked a lot and around mile 2 I wanted to stop, lay on the grass and give myself a good cry. EVERYONE was passing me and I felt like I was never going to finished. I pushed through and pretended my running friends were ahead of me encouraging me to finish. It worked. Thanks Sunny, Janey, and Kristen for the imaginary pep talk.
I was on the home stretch when I saw someone ahead that looked like my 6th grade boyfriend Brady whom I have not seen in over 10 years. What do you know....it sure was. We exchanged hellos as I kept running it a bit of shock. So random.
I finished and you know what, my body was playing mean tricks on me. I was running fast and finished in a pretty decent amount of time, but thank goodness for my Saturday run discovery.
3/19/09 - 3.00 miles, 32.45 minutes
I was up and out the door by 9:00 which is a miracle for me on a Saturday morning. My friends Kristen and Caryl were with me and ready for our 6 mile Magnolia loop. Caryl lasted about 2 seconds and was off running like the professional she is. Kristen and I trotted along. It was her first time running on hills and I warned her there was a spot or two that you just plan on walking.
Kristen runs at a slower pace then I do, but I was all for it. The sun was starting to shine and the temperature was ideal. We made it up the steepest part and I was feeling great. Kristen's pace was PERFECT. Usually the first 3 miles are a struggle but I was feeling great. Breathing at a healthy rate and feet still moving with ease.
As we were on the last mile I was so stoked. I finally figured out why I have been dragging on so many of my runs. I'm running too fast. We finished and thanks to the slower pace we only walked for about 3 minutes total and I could have easily kept going. We also ended up running at my average run hard, walk more often, feel more tiered at the end, pace. I heart running with Kristen! She taught me a valuable running lesson.
Now I just need to find a way to better pace myself when I run alone.
3/21/09 - 6.15 miles, 68.47 minutes
I went 10 days without running....10 days. What was I thinking. I was so busy, but was set on getting a good St. Patric's weekend run in even if I struggled through it. I was in California babysitting my sisters kids and was excited I would be running in the sun on the beach while my friends in Seattle were running in the snow.
I left their house, reached the beach and headed towards the pier for about 2 miles before heading back home. It felt great to be back out running. The weather could not have been more perfect and the crazy people that live in Orange County are always fun to watch. I was glad to be back out running and even more relieved it was relatively easy.
3/14/09 - 4.06 miles, 44.56 minutes
The weather held out so after work I went for a run around Greenlake with a friend. I just was not cut out to run with guys. There longer stride and quicker pace remind me how slow I run. I thought I preferred to run alone, at my own pace, in my own head until my run Saturday. See below.
3/17/09 - 3.00 miles, ? minutes (my iPod was out of juice which means no nike+)
The treadmills at the gym were full so I headed to Greenlake again. While it's beautiful, I'm kind of getting tired of this run. I started off and my feet felt like led and I was feeling every step. I walked a lot and around mile 2 I wanted to stop, lay on the grass and give myself a good cry. EVERYONE was passing me and I felt like I was never going to finished. I pushed through and pretended my running friends were ahead of me encouraging me to finish. It worked. Thanks Sunny, Janey, and Kristen for the imaginary pep talk.
I was on the home stretch when I saw someone ahead that looked like my 6th grade boyfriend Brady whom I have not seen in over 10 years. What do you know....it sure was. We exchanged hellos as I kept running it a bit of shock. So random.
I finished and you know what, my body was playing mean tricks on me. I was running fast and finished in a pretty decent amount of time, but thank goodness for my Saturday run discovery.
3/19/09 - 3.00 miles, 32.45 minutes
I was up and out the door by 9:00 which is a miracle for me on a Saturday morning. My friends Kristen and Caryl were with me and ready for our 6 mile Magnolia loop. Caryl lasted about 2 seconds and was off running like the professional she is. Kristen and I trotted along. It was her first time running on hills and I warned her there was a spot or two that you just plan on walking.
Kristen runs at a slower pace then I do, but I was all for it. The sun was starting to shine and the temperature was ideal. We made it up the steepest part and I was feeling great. Kristen's pace was PERFECT. Usually the first 3 miles are a struggle but I was feeling great. Breathing at a healthy rate and feet still moving with ease.
As we were on the last mile I was so stoked. I finally figured out why I have been dragging on so many of my runs. I'm running too fast. We finished and thanks to the slower pace we only walked for about 3 minutes total and I could have easily kept going. We also ended up running at my average run hard, walk more often, feel more tiered at the end, pace. I heart running with Kristen! She taught me a valuable running lesson.
Now I just need to find a way to better pace myself when I run alone.
3/21/09 - 6.15 miles, 68.47 minutes
Monday, March 9, 2009
Cruise Running
Put on my running close, laced up my shoes and headed to the top deck to run around the outside track. As I was starting my warm up, Brandi Carlile and Amy Ray came walking up and set up camp in a few chairs right next to the running track. I waved and started to feel silly as I was wearing a Brandi t-shirt.
I made one quick lap (it was only a .20 mile track) and guess who started walking down the way but Josh, Tim and Phil from Brandi’s band. They set up camp at an alcove by the track that overlooked the water. I was literally freaking out. Here I was, looking not slim, sweating like crazy and the entire BCB crew was watching.
On my 4th or 5th lap, Josh pointed to me and said, “nice shirt” to which I pointed back and replied, “nice band.” I kept running while trying to act normal all the while freaking out inside. I was the only one running at the time and I kept catching Amy and Brandi watching me as I huffed and puffed by. Around mile 2 I waved at them as they smiled, waved back and told me good job, keep it up.
Finished my 3 miles while taking walking breaks on the side with out any band members. I mean, I would not want them know that I walked ever now and again. ☺ Made great time and enjoyed the amazing running experience. I mean, just look how happy I was after:
3/2/09 - 3 miles, 32.21 minutes
Ran again, but on the treadmill. Let me tell you, running on a treadmill that is moving on a boat that is moving and rocking back and forth was a lot harder then you would image. Let's just say it was my last run on the cruise.
3/4/09 - 3.03 miles, 35.10 minutes
I made one quick lap (it was only a .20 mile track) and guess who started walking down the way but Josh, Tim and Phil from Brandi’s band. They set up camp at an alcove by the track that overlooked the water. I was literally freaking out. Here I was, looking not slim, sweating like crazy and the entire BCB crew was watching.
On my 4th or 5th lap, Josh pointed to me and said, “nice shirt” to which I pointed back and replied, “nice band.” I kept running while trying to act normal all the while freaking out inside. I was the only one running at the time and I kept catching Amy and Brandi watching me as I huffed and puffed by. Around mile 2 I waved at them as they smiled, waved back and told me good job, keep it up.
Finished my 3 miles while taking walking breaks on the side with out any band members. I mean, I would not want them know that I walked ever now and again. ☺ Made great time and enjoyed the amazing running experience. I mean, just look how happy I was after:
3/2/09 - 3 miles, 32.21 minutes
Ran again, but on the treadmill. Let me tell you, running on a treadmill that is moving on a boat that is moving and rocking back and forth was a lot harder then you would image. Let's just say it was my last run on the cruise.
3/4/09 - 3.03 miles, 35.10 minutes
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Killin My Goal
So...I beat my goal and ran twice while in Toronto. I'm off to a great start. Had a pretty easy treadmill run. Gotta love working out in hotel gyms filled with you and a bunch of old business men.
2/26/09 - 3 miles, 33.44 minutes
2/26/09 - 3 miles, 33.44 minutes
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Running eh
In Toronto for a work photo shoot and after standing outside in the freezing weather for over 8 hours even my bones were cold. I tried warming up in my hotel room for a while, but decided the best way to warm up was to go running. Changed clothes and headed off to the treadmill.
It felt great to run as the day before I sat ALL day on a plane and today literally stood around for 8 hours. Quickly warmed up and was feeling great about my run. Ran 4 miles and had to stop as we had dinner plans, but was feeling it and could have kept going.
2/25/09 - 4.07 miles, 41.52 minutes
It felt great to run as the day before I sat ALL day on a plane and today literally stood around for 8 hours. Quickly warmed up and was feeling great about my run. Ran 4 miles and had to stop as we had dinner plans, but was feeling it and could have kept going.
2/25/09 - 4.07 miles, 41.52 minutes
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Goal for the next 2 weeks
If I don't put this out there, I am less likely to do it so here goes.
I'm off to Toronto for work until Friday. It is my goal to run at least 1 night while there. This should be doable, but there is something about hotel rooms and 3 hour time changes that make me so lazy.
Friday I'm off to Miami for a week long cruise. My goal is to run at least 2 times while on vacation. I know it might mean less sleep, time in the sun, or missing out on some great live music, but I also know if I go 2 weeks with only one run I'm going to hate life when I come back to reality.
Wish me luck.
I'm off to Toronto for work until Friday. It is my goal to run at least 1 night while there. This should be doable, but there is something about hotel rooms and 3 hour time changes that make me so lazy.
Friday I'm off to Miami for a week long cruise. My goal is to run at least 2 times while on vacation. I know it might mean less sleep, time in the sun, or missing out on some great live music, but I also know if I go 2 weeks with only one run I'm going to hate life when I come back to reality.
Wish me luck.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
I Heart Books
With anything I do, I like to learn as much about it as I can. The person that has really inspired me to run recommend Running for Mortals by John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield. It was a very quick read and great for beginning runners. Great tips, advice, and reassurance in my running ups and downs. I'm now starting Marathoning for Mortals by the same authors.
Seattle Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathon
My goal of running a 1/2 marathon is still a few months away, but I was so excited they finally posted the course! When I get back into town, I'm going to have to drive it and start visualizing myself finishing strong.
Seeing the course made me even more excited and a little intimidated at the same time. 8 miles was pretty rough, but I still have plenty of time to train and my goal is to finish even if I end up walking. I WILL finish.
Seeing the course made me even more excited and a little intimidated at the same time. 8 miles was pretty rough, but I still have plenty of time to train and my goal is to finish even if I end up walking. I WILL finish.
A Few Little Guys
I was sore for a few days after my long Saturday run and have developed a strange "pain" in my left foot so I took it easy this week. It also did not help that I have been ridiculously busy and not sleeping well because I'm so excited for my upcoming CRUISE!!!
2/16/09 - 2.82 miles, 37.15 minutes
Monday I "ran" (there was a lot more walking then running going on) around Greenlake. The weather was beautiful and the lack of people on a Monday afternoon was refreshing. I "ran" with a friend that is just picking up running so we did the walk 2 minutes, run 1 minute around the lake. It was nice to take it very slow.
2/20/09 - 3 miles, 33.22 minutes
Sunny weather and another lap around Greenlake. Feeling less sore, but my foot is still bothering me. Perhaps I should stop wearing heals? :)
2/21/09 - 3 miles, 38.52 minutes
DID NOT WANT TO RUN TODAY, but had committed to run again with my friend that is starting out. Did another slow lap around Greenlake with our 2/1 walk run pattern. It was nice to get out in the fresh air and I started to get excited about the warmer weather.
2/16/09 - 2.82 miles, 37.15 minutes
Monday I "ran" (there was a lot more walking then running going on) around Greenlake. The weather was beautiful and the lack of people on a Monday afternoon was refreshing. I "ran" with a friend that is just picking up running so we did the walk 2 minutes, run 1 minute around the lake. It was nice to take it very slow.
2/20/09 - 3 miles, 33.22 minutes
Sunny weather and another lap around Greenlake. Feeling less sore, but my foot is still bothering me. Perhaps I should stop wearing heals? :)
2/21/09 - 3 miles, 38.52 minutes
DID NOT WANT TO RUN TODAY, but had committed to run again with my friend that is starting out. Did another slow lap around Greenlake with our 2/1 walk run pattern. It was nice to get out in the fresh air and I started to get excited about the warmer weather.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
8 Miles
My plan was to get up and run 8 miles Saturday, but as I crawled out of bed around 10:00 I just was not feeling it and since it was Valentines Day I was not going to push it. I did a little cleaning and went to the store, but as I was driving home the sun came out and I kept thinking of the route I had planned out. I kept thinking about it and knew that I would be so disappointed if I did not run as this was my last real chance to get a long run in before my cruise!
I went home, changed my clothes and was out the door before I changed my mind. I ran my favorite Magnolia loop and was feeling good as I was reaching 6 miles. I stopped to grab a few pictures along the way to help you see what an amazing view I have while running.
This is looking out at Alki.
I made the loop and started running down 15th towards downtown Seattle. Not my favorite rode to run on. Lot's of smelly cars that are close to the sidewalk and not looking out for pedestrians at intersections or business driveways. Ran to the edge of Belltown and looped back home. Started to feel like crap around mile 7 and the last mile was not pretty, but I made it.
Feeling a little stiff today, but overall am impressed with myself. I can't believe I just ran 8 freakin miles! Happy Valentines Day to ME!
2/14/09 - 8.01 miles, 90.18 minutes
I went home, changed my clothes and was out the door before I changed my mind. I ran my favorite Magnolia loop and was feeling good as I was reaching 6 miles. I stopped to grab a few pictures along the way to help you see what an amazing view I have while running.
This is looking out at Alki.
I made the loop and started running down 15th towards downtown Seattle. Not my favorite rode to run on. Lot's of smelly cars that are close to the sidewalk and not looking out for pedestrians at intersections or business driveways. Ran to the edge of Belltown and looped back home. Started to feel like crap around mile 7 and the last mile was not pretty, but I made it.
Feeling a little stiff today, but overall am impressed with myself. I can't believe I just ran 8 freakin miles! Happy Valentines Day to ME!
2/14/09 - 8.01 miles, 90.18 minutes
Friday, February 13, 2009
Greenlake Again
Ran Greenlake with a friend from church. She's a great running partner as she was ok running at my pace :) I forgot to turn on my Nike+ for the first 1/2 mile, but what ever. Felt great after and love getting the daily fresh air.
2/13/09, 2.72 miles (really 3, but whatever), 28.12 minutes
2/13/09, 2.72 miles (really 3, but whatever), 28.12 minutes
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Quicky
Met up with my friend daddy long legs at Greenlake again, but told him I was running at my slower pace today and he was more then welcome to run ahead. It was a little chilly, but still nice to be outside in the fresh air. Long legs had to pee so ran ahead and told me he would catch up.
As I was passing the restrooms keeping an eye out, I saw his roommate J. J also runs faster then me, but we ended up played this cat and mouse game of passing each other for a few miles.
I should have stopped and waited for long legs, but I was feeling good. Met up with him at the end, did some quick stretching and quickly go in the car as the cold started to get the better of me.
I love that I can now say 3 miles is a quick and short run for me. :) I finally feel like a real runner.
2/11/09 - 3.02 miles, 30.33 minutes
As I was passing the restrooms keeping an eye out, I saw his roommate J. J also runs faster then me, but we ended up played this cat and mouse game of passing each other for a few miles.
I should have stopped and waited for long legs, but I was feeling good. Met up with him at the end, did some quick stretching and quickly go in the car as the cold started to get the better of me.
I love that I can now say 3 miles is a quick and short run for me. :) I finally feel like a real runner.
2/11/09 - 3.02 miles, 30.33 minutes
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Saturday Long Runs
I slept in this morning and did NOT feel like running. I knew I needed to, but I was not into it. After some motivating reminders from my friend Janey and the appearance of the sun, I got dressed, laced up my shoes and headed out. I decided to run the same loop around Magnolia minus the up and down hill cut through the neighborhood.
The run started out pretty rough. More walking then I would like, but at least I was out and "running." Once I slowly made it to the top of the hill and was running along the water I was feeling much better. It was colder today and the sun was not as bright which meant there was less foot traffic. On one hand it was nice to not weave in and out of as many people, but I also like seeing others along the way. It helps distract me and keep me running. If I'm about to start walking and see someone turn the corner, I'll keep running. Heaven forbid they should see me walking. :)
I also came across my new favorite running song while listening to my iPond on shuffle, Beat Control by Tilly & the Wall. It's got a great beat and the perfect amount of cheesy pop music to keep me going.
I'm glad I ran and impressed that I went for 6 miles. Thanks Janey for your reminder of how great I would feel when I was done.
02/7/09 - 6.05 miles, 70.38 minutes
The run started out pretty rough. More walking then I would like, but at least I was out and "running." Once I slowly made it to the top of the hill and was running along the water I was feeling much better. It was colder today and the sun was not as bright which meant there was less foot traffic. On one hand it was nice to not weave in and out of as many people, but I also like seeing others along the way. It helps distract me and keep me running. If I'm about to start walking and see someone turn the corner, I'll keep running. Heaven forbid they should see me walking. :)
I also came across my new favorite running song while listening to my iPond on shuffle, Beat Control by Tilly & the Wall. It's got a great beat and the perfect amount of cheesy pop music to keep me going.
I'm glad I ran and impressed that I went for 6 miles. Thanks Janey for your reminder of how great I would feel when I was done.
02/7/09 - 6.05 miles, 70.38 minutes
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
I need to be better about this
Clearly I'm behind in my blogging. So many runs since my last post. Some amazing, some not so hot.
1/24/09 - 5.42 miles, 64.47 minutes
It was a beautiful sunny Saturday morning. I called up and friend and met up with her at Greenlake. We started off at a great pace, but our "run" ended up being more of a fast walk and talk around the lake. We made one loop and I decided to do a second to get more actual running it. Great run and great conversation.
1/26/09 - 3.05 miles, 33.01 minutes
Ran at the gym. I no longer enjoy running on a treadmill. It's so much harder.
1/28/09 - 3.01 miles, 34.34 minutes
Another run at the gym.
1/31/09 - 7.04 miles, 82.14 minutes
This was my most amazing run yet. I wanted to get a 7 mile run in and am getting a little board with Greenlake so I switched it up. I ran around the outside of Magnolia, up to Discovery park, down Magnolia Blvd, down Thorndyke, cut back up and through the neighborhood and ended with one final lap around the block at home.
I was up top the hill around mile 4 and hitting a wall. I turned the corner to the most amazing view of the ocean, the sun was shining and my favorite Brandi Carlile song (Turpentine) started playing on my iPod. I was totally and completely overwhelmed by the beauty and amazing feeling that came over me. I started to cry and ran a good 2 miles on the best high ever. It was amazing. The last mile of this run was a killer as it was all up and down the steep steep hills of Magnolia, but I made it. My longest run to date. My Nike+ was reviewing my stats when all of a sudden I hear this, "This is Lance Armstrong. That was your longest workout. Congratulations." I laughed pretty hard at this, but like to think Lance and I are now BFF. My friends tell me there is more where this came from on my Nike+. Can't wait!
2/02/09 - 3.04 miles, 31.45 minutes
Sunday I was feeling a little stiff from my long run so Monday I was ready to get back out there and get those muscles moving again. Had a great quick 3 mile run around Greenlake. The sun was out and I felt great. I ran at a pretty fast pace (for me) and did not over do it.
2/03/09 - 2.88 miles, 29.20 minutes
I knew I should have rested on this day, but I also knew I would not be able to run the following night and had been trying to schedule a run with another friend and this was the night. We met up at Greenlake and about 5 seconds after we started, I quickly realized that my legs were significantly shorter then his = he runs MUCH faster then me. However I can run much longer. He slowed down and I sped up, but by the end my right hip/butt cheek was hurting. Not a great run. Looking forward to resting tonight and when I say resting, I mean standing for 4 hours at a concert. :)
1/24/09 - 5.42 miles, 64.47 minutes
It was a beautiful sunny Saturday morning. I called up and friend and met up with her at Greenlake. We started off at a great pace, but our "run" ended up being more of a fast walk and talk around the lake. We made one loop and I decided to do a second to get more actual running it. Great run and great conversation.
1/26/09 - 3.05 miles, 33.01 minutes
Ran at the gym. I no longer enjoy running on a treadmill. It's so much harder.
1/28/09 - 3.01 miles, 34.34 minutes
Another run at the gym.
1/31/09 - 7.04 miles, 82.14 minutes
This was my most amazing run yet. I wanted to get a 7 mile run in and am getting a little board with Greenlake so I switched it up. I ran around the outside of Magnolia, up to Discovery park, down Magnolia Blvd, down Thorndyke, cut back up and through the neighborhood and ended with one final lap around the block at home.
I was up top the hill around mile 4 and hitting a wall. I turned the corner to the most amazing view of the ocean, the sun was shining and my favorite Brandi Carlile song (Turpentine) started playing on my iPod. I was totally and completely overwhelmed by the beauty and amazing feeling that came over me. I started to cry and ran a good 2 miles on the best high ever. It was amazing. The last mile of this run was a killer as it was all up and down the steep steep hills of Magnolia, but I made it. My longest run to date. My Nike+ was reviewing my stats when all of a sudden I hear this, "This is Lance Armstrong. That was your longest workout. Congratulations." I laughed pretty hard at this, but like to think Lance and I are now BFF. My friends tell me there is more where this came from on my Nike+. Can't wait!
2/02/09 - 3.04 miles, 31.45 minutes
Sunday I was feeling a little stiff from my long run so Monday I was ready to get back out there and get those muscles moving again. Had a great quick 3 mile run around Greenlake. The sun was out and I felt great. I ran at a pretty fast pace (for me) and did not over do it.
2/03/09 - 2.88 miles, 29.20 minutes
I knew I should have rested on this day, but I also knew I would not be able to run the following night and had been trying to schedule a run with another friend and this was the night. We met up at Greenlake and about 5 seconds after we started, I quickly realized that my legs were significantly shorter then his = he runs MUCH faster then me. However I can run much longer. He slowed down and I sped up, but by the end my right hip/butt cheek was hurting. Not a great run. Looking forward to resting tonight and when I say resting, I mean standing for 4 hours at a concert. :)
Friday, January 23, 2009
No Time
I went a week without running due to visitors, church obligations, a 14 hour trip to Spokane, work and the fact that it is too cold to run outside any my crappy gym closes at 10:00. I've learned that I need to schedule what time each day I am going to run, not just what days I am going to run because when I don't I commit to other things and it does not happen.
I've only had two slow short runs this week, but it was all I had time for. It's now Friday night and all I can think about is my run tomorrow morning. I can't wait. I need it.
1/21/09 - 2 miles, 24.13 minutes
1/22/09 - 2.05 miles, 24.24 minutes
I've only had two slow short runs this week, but it was all I had time for. It's now Friday night and all I can think about is my run tomorrow morning. I can't wait. I need it.
1/21/09 - 2 miles, 24.13 minutes
1/22/09 - 2.05 miles, 24.24 minutes
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Keep Breathing
Ran at the gym again after working out with Javon. Very tired today and ran slower then I would like, but I still ran. I'm quickly learning that I do NOT like running on the treadmill, but I don't feel safe running alone in the dark so it's me and the treadmill for a few more months.
1/13/09 - 3.00 miles, 36.38 Minutes
1/13/09 - 3.00 miles, 36.38 Minutes
Saturday, January 10, 2009
That's More Like It
I was up and out the door by 8:30 which is a miracle for me on a Saturday morning. I decided to run around Green Lake since it's flat and 3 miles around. It was a great morning. It was not raining and my refreshed iPod kept me going.
On the first lap I could not help but notice all of the gorgeous men out running. My pace was faster then normal, but I did not want to overdo it. I ran strong for a good 1.5 miles before I started running 2 songs and walking 1 minute. I made it though the first loop and was starting to feel better and better with every minute.
On my second loop I saw all of the hansom men gathered around one of the pavilions and quickly realized it was gay running group. Regardless, they make for some great eye candy while I'm running.
I finished my second and final loop on a high. I can't believe that I actually ran 6 miles, consecutively, without passing out. It was an amazing run. I can't wait to do it again.
1/10/09 - 6.03 miles, 65.24 minutes
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Keep Trying
I had another bad run today. It was actually worse the my run on Monday. I was talking with my friend and she said to try and notice what I have been eating/doing on days that I have bad runs. I'm pretty sure I know why this one was bad. I have been going on 5.5 hours of sleep a night for the last 3 nights, I've been pretty stressed out lately, I have not been drinking as much water as I usually do, and I worked out with my trainer 3 days in a row. I never do that. I usually take a day off in between so I think I just over did it.
As I was VERY slowly hitting the 3 mile mark I was trying to mentally change my run by telling myself the hard part was over and it was going to get better for the next 2 miles. This was also the same time some very old guy got on the treadmill next to me and started walking and passing the most deadly and constant stream off rotten gas ever. That was my breaking point. I did a very short cool down and called it a day.
Here's to wishing my run Saturday is a success.
1/8/09 - 3.21 miles, 36.43 minutes
As I was VERY slowly hitting the 3 mile mark I was trying to mentally change my run by telling myself the hard part was over and it was going to get better for the next 2 miles. This was also the same time some very old guy got on the treadmill next to me and started walking and passing the most deadly and constant stream off rotten gas ever. That was my breaking point. I did a very short cool down and called it a day.
Here's to wishing my run Saturday is a success.
1/8/09 - 3.21 miles, 36.43 minutes
Monday, January 5, 2009
Not My Best Work
I was looking forward to running outside today but since there was still snow on the ground this morning I opted for the old treadmill. I was not feeling it today. I think only getting 5 hours of sleep had something to do with it. I did not quite run 3 miles including my warm up and cool down, but I ran. Here's to hoping tomorrow is better.
1/5/09 - 2.87 miles, 35 minutes.
1/5/09 - 2.87 miles, 35 minutes.
Friday, January 2, 2009
First 5 Mile Run
New Years day was extremely lazy, but I had been thinking about running all day. The original plan was to get up, run and then get on with my day but as I went downstairs to eat breakfast I made the mistake of turning on the TV to the Biggest Looser marathon and quickly became sucked in.
As the day came and went I was worried I would not have the motivation to get to the gym. I was having an internal debate when I realized I was in control and could make myself do it. I wanted to start off the new year right.
I started with a brisk 5 minute warm up walk and was off. I started my normal run 10 minutes, walk 1-2 minutes and was feeling pretty good with myself. The Biggest Looser was also helping distract me from watching my distance/time. I was feeling so good in fact I just kept running and before I knew it I had run 4.5 miles. I could not believe it. People have always said the first 3 miles are the hardest and I think they are right. I was feeling great, but stopped at 5 miles. I did not want to overdo it and I also needed to get home.
I was so proud of myself. It was the first time I have ever run 5 miles. It gave me a new confidence about the 1/2 marathon and made me excited to try it again the next day.
1/1/09 - 5.27 miles; 57.28 minutes
As the day came and went I was worried I would not have the motivation to get to the gym. I was having an internal debate when I realized I was in control and could make myself do it. I wanted to start off the new year right.
I started with a brisk 5 minute warm up walk and was off. I started my normal run 10 minutes, walk 1-2 minutes and was feeling pretty good with myself. The Biggest Looser was also helping distract me from watching my distance/time. I was feeling so good in fact I just kept running and before I knew it I had run 4.5 miles. I could not believe it. People have always said the first 3 miles are the hardest and I think they are right. I was feeling great, but stopped at 5 miles. I did not want to overdo it and I also needed to get home.
I was so proud of myself. It was the first time I have ever run 5 miles. It gave me a new confidence about the 1/2 marathon and made me excited to try it again the next day.
1/1/09 - 5.27 miles; 57.28 minutes
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Here We Go
Last year my friend Sunny inspired me to take up running. I have never been a runner and never thought I would be, but at the same time I wanted to prove to myself that I could do anything I put my mind to.
I started the couch to 5k running program with a goal of running a 5k by Thanksgiving. You know what, I did it! There were a few bumps along the road and at times I thought I was not going to make it, but I keep pushing forward and now I can run 3 miles without any problems. I'm a runner!!!!
I tend to become obsessed with hobbies and running has become my new obsession. I feel off if I don't run. I've become hooked on that endorphin kick from running. I've hooked myself up with some sweet shoes, recently received a Nike+ to track my progress and am about to buy a few books on running.
My next goal is to run a 1/2 marathon. I have signed up for the Seattle Rock n' Roll 1/2 marathon scheduled for June 26th and I'm really quite excited about it. My friend Sunny is running in it also, but I'm still trying to get others to run with us as well.
So this blog is more for me then anyone else. You are more then welcome to read it, but running is such a crazy and important part of my day I wanted to have someplace to track my progress.
I started the couch to 5k running program with a goal of running a 5k by Thanksgiving. You know what, I did it! There were a few bumps along the road and at times I thought I was not going to make it, but I keep pushing forward and now I can run 3 miles without any problems. I'm a runner!!!!
I tend to become obsessed with hobbies and running has become my new obsession. I feel off if I don't run. I've become hooked on that endorphin kick from running. I've hooked myself up with some sweet shoes, recently received a Nike+ to track my progress and am about to buy a few books on running.
My next goal is to run a 1/2 marathon. I have signed up for the Seattle Rock n' Roll 1/2 marathon scheduled for June 26th and I'm really quite excited about it. My friend Sunny is running in it also, but I'm still trying to get others to run with us as well.
So this blog is more for me then anyone else. You are more then welcome to read it, but running is such a crazy and important part of my day I wanted to have someplace to track my progress.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
