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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.