Scheduled: 30-45 mins
Total: 3.4 miles (11.47 min/mile - 39 minutes)
I decided to run after work because it was 70 degrees outside and since the weather has not been good, I have not spent much time outside running. I need to practice being outside for race day. It was a little windy but other than that, the weather was fabulous. I was struggling a little bit though. I have such a hard time getting myself started and when I am outside it is easier to start walking then when I am on the treadmill. I need to try a few more runs the next week to get prepared.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Day 85
Scheduled: 30-45 mins
Total: 2.76 miles (10.87 min/mile - 30 mins)
My goal today was 2.5 miles. I knew I only wanted to run for 30 minutes so I could lift weights and take it easy. I was happy with how far I was able to go in that time. I ran my fastest this morning and I was actually feeling pretty good. I was at a 9.22 min mile for 3 minutes and then I was at a 10 min mile for 6 minutes. I got a little tired after all this but I am glad I did it. My knee is hurting more than it has in a little bit and I am thinking it might be because of running faster. I don't know though. I feel so good when I get done running and it makes it easier to get through the day. The weight training was great also.
Total: 2.76 miles (10.87 min/mile - 30 mins)
My goal today was 2.5 miles. I knew I only wanted to run for 30 minutes so I could lift weights and take it easy. I was happy with how far I was able to go in that time. I ran my fastest this morning and I was actually feeling pretty good. I was at a 9.22 min mile for 3 minutes and then I was at a 10 min mile for 6 minutes. I got a little tired after all this but I am glad I did it. My knee is hurting more than it has in a little bit and I am thinking it might be because of running faster. I don't know though. I feel so good when I get done running and it makes it easier to get through the day. The weight training was great also.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Day 84
Scheduled: 8-10 miles
Total: 8.05 miles (11.18 min/mile - 1 1/2 hours)
I was happy with my run. This is the last long one before the marathon. I felt pretty good but again, I pushed myself too hard at the beginning. I was needing an extra push at the end. I had to run on the treadmill because it was snowing and I seem to run better outside. I am hoping to get some workouts done outside this week. I don't seem to tire myself out as quickly. I am getting really anxious and excited for the marathon. I cannot believe it is two weeks away. I have been working so hard for this, I just can't believe it is actually going to be here and gone. I have imagined what it is going to feel like to cross the finish line and the accomplishment that I know I can do it. My knee held up really well. It hurt a little during the day but nothing too bad so that is good.
2 weeks and counting!
Total: 8.05 miles (11.18 min/mile - 1 1/2 hours)
I was happy with my run. This is the last long one before the marathon. I felt pretty good but again, I pushed myself too hard at the beginning. I was needing an extra push at the end. I had to run on the treadmill because it was snowing and I seem to run better outside. I am hoping to get some workouts done outside this week. I don't seem to tire myself out as quickly. I am getting really anxious and excited for the marathon. I cannot believe it is two weeks away. I have been working so hard for this, I just can't believe it is actually going to be here and gone. I have imagined what it is going to feel like to cross the finish line and the accomplishment that I know I can do it. My knee held up really well. It hurt a little during the day but nothing too bad so that is good.
2 weeks and counting!
Day 83
Scheduled: 30-45 min XT
I ended up not getting a chance to do anything today. I did not get out of work early enough and had to go to my other job and ended up working 3 hours longer than I was scheduled too. It sucks. I hate it when I don't get to work out.
I ended up not getting a chance to do anything today. I did not get out of work early enough and had to go to my other job and ended up working 3 hours longer than I was scheduled too. It sucks. I hate it when I don't get to work out.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Day 82
Scheduled: 30-45 mins
Total: 2.81 miles (11.03 min/mile - 31 mins)
I did a 1 minute warmup and then ran and went up every time a new song came on. I ran at 6.0 with my favorite running song - "Girlfriend". I know that helped make my time faster. It felt really good. I wish I could get to a point that I could run that fast the whole time but it just tires me out. I do feel like I could have run at that speed a little longer but it was at the end of my time and I needed a few minutes to slow down my pace. I knew I wanted to run for 30 mins and I wanted to get to 2.5 miles so I surpased that. Good run this morning.
Total: 2.81 miles (11.03 min/mile - 31 mins)
I did a 1 minute warmup and then ran and went up every time a new song came on. I ran at 6.0 with my favorite running song - "Girlfriend". I know that helped make my time faster. It felt really good. I wish I could get to a point that I could run that fast the whole time but it just tires me out. I do feel like I could have run at that speed a little longer but it was at the end of my time and I needed a few minutes to slow down my pace. I knew I wanted to run for 30 mins and I wanted to get to 2.5 miles so I surpased that. Good run this morning.
Day 81
Scheduled: 30-45 min XT
60 mins of Dance Jam
This class again is the best! We did a new routine that I have never done before and it was so much fun. There was some African dancing and all sorts of other fun things. I wish I could take more people to this class with me!
60 mins of Dance Jam
This class again is the best! We did a new routine that I have never done before and it was so much fun. There was some African dancing and all sorts of other fun things. I wish I could take more people to this class with me!
Day 80
Scheduled: 30-45 mins
Total 3.5 miles (11.43 min/mile - 40 mins)
My goal was to run 3.5 miles and I did it! For the most part my knee does not hurt too much. There is always a slight bit of pain but nothing too extreme. It is feeling good to be really running again. I did this run after work rather than before because I am sick. I am not a big fan at night but only because I don't eat enough to fuel myself for the after work runs. I was not planning on running then so I did not have the right foods prepared. I tend to be tired also and my energy is pretty low. I was not sure that I was going to make it through the run but I did and it felt great.
Total 3.5 miles (11.43 min/mile - 40 mins)
My goal was to run 3.5 miles and I did it! For the most part my knee does not hurt too much. There is always a slight bit of pain but nothing too extreme. It is feeling good to be really running again. I did this run after work rather than before because I am sick. I am not a big fan at night but only because I don't eat enough to fuel myself for the after work runs. I was not planning on running then so I did not have the right foods prepared. I tend to be tired also and my energy is pretty low. I was not sure that I was going to make it through the run but I did and it felt great.
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