Day two back on the track!
Today was a simple two-miler so I decided instead of just breezing through it, I was going to step it up a notch. I've been trying to run without headphones to sift through some thoughts and it really fueled my energy. I got through both miles right at 18:00. Mind you, I've been off a couple weeks! I sweatin' a storm and workin' that stride.
Tonight's a short one. Sometimes life is so full of schtuff, you don't know where to begin or end. So to end, I'm picking....here! :)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Hello Faithful!
Well, God doesn't promise us anything but never-ending love, right? Sometimes life just ain't what we thought it'd be. But we hoist ourselves up and settle in for the long run (haha, no pun intended) and make the best out of the situation.
I know there might be a certain trend to the last few posts, and I promise not to burden any of you reading this with the crosses I bear. Believe me, I know we all have our own! So let's get back to what you and I are here for--my journey to a 10k.
Because I've taken some time off from a real training schedule, my body isn't as conditioned as it was. I've decided after much inner debate that instead of picking up at the two week mark where I should be, I'm not going to kill myself to achieve this goal. I will do a 10k, but I'm going to do it in one piece. I'm starting back on week 6 to give myself some time to re-acclimate myself. If you want a peek into my training schedule, look to the right. There's a link there.
I started today with my 30 minute run. I had exactly 30 before I had to leave for my Financial Peace University meeting so I wasn't wasting any time. I got on the treadmill (it was cold and rainy and I just wasn't up to an outdoor run today) and hit it hard. I didn't look at my speed or my distance, I didn't want to know. I ran as hard as I could for the full time and just let my body do what it wanted without the mind games. When my 30-minute timer went off, I was more than happy to jump to the sides. For my first run back, I would say a successful day overall. I'm going to borrow a friend's term and go ahead a VF (vomit factor on a scale of 1-10) of 5 today. It's been a while, peeps. I was kinda feeling the broccoli from our cheerleading party but it never came to fruition, so all ended well. :)
I know there might be a certain trend to the last few posts, and I promise not to burden any of you reading this with the crosses I bear. Believe me, I know we all have our own! So let's get back to what you and I are here for--my journey to a 10k.
Because I've taken some time off from a real training schedule, my body isn't as conditioned as it was. I've decided after much inner debate that instead of picking up at the two week mark where I should be, I'm not going to kill myself to achieve this goal. I will do a 10k, but I'm going to do it in one piece. I'm starting back on week 6 to give myself some time to re-acclimate myself. If you want a peek into my training schedule, look to the right. There's a link there.
I started today with my 30 minute run. I had exactly 30 before I had to leave for my Financial Peace University meeting so I wasn't wasting any time. I got on the treadmill (it was cold and rainy and I just wasn't up to an outdoor run today) and hit it hard. I didn't look at my speed or my distance, I didn't want to know. I ran as hard as I could for the full time and just let my body do what it wanted without the mind games. When my 30-minute timer went off, I was more than happy to jump to the sides. For my first run back, I would say a successful day overall. I'm going to borrow a friend's term and go ahead a VF (vomit factor on a scale of 1-10) of 5 today. It's been a while, peeps. I was kinda feeling the broccoli from our cheerleading party but it never came to fruition, so all ended well. :)
Saturday, February 6, 2010
I'm Baaaaack! (Kinda.... Mostly.... Sorta)
Running-wise, though, I'm SO back!
Let me catch you up on my last couple runs. It's been a bit of a... well... some kind of week. I took a few days off, not just on the blog, but also running. I hit a wall when it came to motivation to continue my 10k journey, it just didn't seem important any more.
I sat on the couch Thursday having not run since my 5k Saturday. Definitely wasn't feeling it! Thankfully, Michael made me get off my lazy bum and get to the gym. As most of you know, Houston's had horrible weather this past week averaging in the upper 40's and rainy. My immune system isn't exactly platinum-clad, so I try not to tempt fate when it comes to pneumonia. (You're welcome, Momma.) I ended up picking up right where I was supposed to be that day with a 35 minute run. The last five minutes were killer because my legs started to get all tingly. Not enough food that day, for sure! Cool point of the run: I actually had little sweat drops on the treadmill! That sounds gross, but I hardly push myself far enough to do that, so I was pretty stoked. Distance: 3.3 miles
Now for today, that was a good run! I had plenty of "brain-food" to keep my mind occupied for the 45 minute duration of the run, all I had to do was step one foot in front of the other. I ran my first thirty minutes at a pretty easy pace, stepped it up just a bit for the next few minutes, and really pushed myself the last 3/4 mile. My legs they were a-movin'! Ended up with just over 45 mins (46:00) because I can't end on something like 4.3 miles. OCD kicks in and I just have to make it to that even number. But that got me to my longest run so far! 4.5 miles, baby! Awesomeness. Cool point of the run: watching 2 people come and go on the treadmill next to me all the while I just keep on truckin'. :)
Looking forward to Funday Sunday! Two great Bowl parties to attend, cousin and friend... nothing better than football food on a Sunday evening.
Let me catch you up on my last couple runs. It's been a bit of a... well... some kind of week. I took a few days off, not just on the blog, but also running. I hit a wall when it came to motivation to continue my 10k journey, it just didn't seem important any more.
I sat on the couch Thursday having not run since my 5k Saturday. Definitely wasn't feeling it! Thankfully, Michael made me get off my lazy bum and get to the gym. As most of you know, Houston's had horrible weather this past week averaging in the upper 40's and rainy. My immune system isn't exactly platinum-clad, so I try not to tempt fate when it comes to pneumonia. (You're welcome, Momma.) I ended up picking up right where I was supposed to be that day with a 35 minute run. The last five minutes were killer because my legs started to get all tingly. Not enough food that day, for sure! Cool point of the run: I actually had little sweat drops on the treadmill! That sounds gross, but I hardly push myself far enough to do that, so I was pretty stoked. Distance: 3.3 miles
Now for today, that was a good run! I had plenty of "brain-food" to keep my mind occupied for the 45 minute duration of the run, all I had to do was step one foot in front of the other. I ran my first thirty minutes at a pretty easy pace, stepped it up just a bit for the next few minutes, and really pushed myself the last 3/4 mile. My legs they were a-movin'! Ended up with just over 45 mins (46:00) because I can't end on something like 4.3 miles. OCD kicks in and I just have to make it to that even number. But that got me to my longest run so far! 4.5 miles, baby! Awesomeness. Cool point of the run: watching 2 people come and go on the treadmill next to me all the while I just keep on truckin'. :)
Looking forward to Funday Sunday! Two great Bowl parties to attend, cousin and friend... nothing better than football food on a Sunday evening.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Pulse- Check. Breathing- Check. Yup, I must still be alive...
I am. I promise :)
You might have noticed I've taken a few days off from updating, and I'll be doing so for probably the rest of the week. I'm going through a bit of a valley right now and can't seem to concentrate long enough to write a successful entry here. Don't worry, though. I'm definitely still running and still keeping my eye on the prize: the countdown clock on the right. I'll get there-- eventually!!
Cool thing to share for the day: I seem to have gotten someone else addicted to running. Eddie, Alicia's husband, wasn't happy with his time at the Remission Run so he's scouring upcoming 5k's for a re-match. It's on like Donkey Kong this time, bubs. Watchate! (yes, Mexican accent implied) We're looking at doing the Run for the Rose 5k April 11, just a few days before my birfday. What better birthday present than to smoke some friends in a run? :)
I'll post again soon... probably early next week, then I'll be back for good. Don't forget about me in the meantime! I'll still be suckin' wind at the park/treadmill/track/roads-by-school.
You might have noticed I've taken a few days off from updating, and I'll be doing so for probably the rest of the week. I'm going through a bit of a valley right now and can't seem to concentrate long enough to write a successful entry here. Don't worry, though. I'm definitely still running and still keeping my eye on the prize: the countdown clock on the right. I'll get there-- eventually!!
Cool thing to share for the day: I seem to have gotten someone else addicted to running. Eddie, Alicia's husband, wasn't happy with his time at the Remission Run so he's scouring upcoming 5k's for a re-match. It's on like Donkey Kong this time, bubs. Watchate! (yes, Mexican accent implied) We're looking at doing the Run for the Rose 5k April 11, just a few days before my birfday. What better birthday present than to smoke some friends in a run? :)
I'll post again soon... probably early next week, then I'll be back for good. Don't forget about me in the meantime! I'll still be suckin' wind at the park/treadmill/track/roads-by-school.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Hey... it actually *was* a FUN run! :)
If you look to your right, you'll notice the countdown clock for the Remission Run 5k is at ZERO. That's right, peeps! Today was the big day! I really had a blast and couldn't have had better people to do it with. Let me run it down for ya:
Alicia and her husband got to the apartment around 7 this morning. We had some boiled eggs (very thoroughly cooked, lol Alicia) and a whole wheat English muffin with a lil' peanut butter on it. I only did half a muffin so I could get in a little 'nanner too. Love me some banana! After we warmed up our trash talking and layered on about 10 more lbs of clothing, we set off for Conroe.
The run was held in a sports complex park so the trail was part cement, part gravel-y stuff, part mud, part play-doh. (Or at least what I called play-doh: gooey, thick mud in already thick grass) The atmosphere was bumpin', mostly because we looked like a scene out of "March of the Penguins" all huddled together trying to soak in the body heat. Luc
kily, I had made little goody bags for our big day so Alicia and I hoarded the hand warmers to help keep the feeling in our fingers. Being a Remission Run, there were tons of survivors and those running in honor/memory of loved ones with myriad types of cancers. I took a picture of Chris' name so I could embarrass him, like I do best. :) We tied on our timing chips and got ready for opening ceremony!
I wanted to post a picture of "The Naked Russian" here, but I couldn't figure out a way to take his picture without him noticing. This polar bear of a man decided he was going to wear shorts (I'm being generous with that term), and a little t-shirt. It wasn't necessarily his lack of clothing that surprised me, it was the whole picture. You'll just have to make up a mental image and run with it. Another crazy runner came dressed in a can-can girl costume and tights. This "woman of a mature age" decided to put the handwarmers in her chest crack to keep the girls warm. She also made for some entertainment while we waited for the horn to sound. :)
Once off, we let the guys do their own thing while Alicia and I stayed together. We finished at about 31:28, I think. Not too sure of the seconds, but it was something like that. I'll double check once the
y post the times on the website. This was actually a great time for me since that's hitting right at the 10:30 pace I've been trying to keep. I never really felt tired during the race and ended strong. If it weren't for that dang wind, I think I would have been able to call it a perfect run!
Here are a few pictures. I have always, and will always, look ridiculous in a beanie. I just didn't have a choice in our 34 degree weather. Ignore me looking funk-ti-fied. Focus on the awesomeness. :)
Love y'all!
Alicia and her husband got to the apartment around 7 this morning. We had some boiled eggs (very thoroughly cooked, lol Alicia) and a whole wheat English muffin with a lil' peanut butter on it. I only did half a muffin so I could get in a little 'nanner too. Love me some banana! After we warmed up our trash talking and layered on about 10 more lbs of clothing, we set off for Conroe.
The run was held in a sports complex park so the trail was part cement, part gravel-y stuff, part mud, part play-doh. (Or at least what I called play-doh: gooey, thick mud in already thick grass) The atmosphere was bumpin', mostly because we looked like a scene out of "March of the Penguins" all huddled together trying to soak in the body heat. Luc
kily, I had made little goody bags for our big day so Alicia and I hoarded the hand warmers to help keep the feeling in our fingers. Being a Remission Run, there were tons of survivors and those running in honor/memory of loved ones with myriad types of cancers. I took a picture of Chris' name so I could embarrass him, like I do best. :) We tied on our timing chips and got ready for opening ceremony!I wanted to post a picture of "The Naked Russian" here, but I couldn't figure out a way to take his picture without him noticing. This polar bear of a man decided he was going to wear shorts (I'm being generous with that term), and a little t-shirt. It wasn't necessarily his lack of clothing that surprised me, it was the whole picture. You'll just have to make up a mental image and run with it. Another crazy runner came dressed in a can-can girl costume and tights. This "woman of a mature age" decided to put the handwarmers in her chest crack to keep the girls warm. She also made for some entertainment while we waited for the horn to sound. :)
Once off, we let the guys do their own thing while Alicia and I stayed together. We finished at about 31:28, I think. Not too sure of the seconds, but it was something like that. I'll double check once the
y post the times on the website. This was actually a great time for me since that's hitting right at the 10:30 pace I've been trying to keep. I never really felt tired during the race and ended strong. If it weren't for that dang wind, I think I would have been able to call it a perfect run!Here are a few pictures. I have always, and will always, look ridiculous in a beanie. I just didn't have a choice in our 34 degree weather. Ignore me looking funk-ti-fied. Focus on the awesomeness. :)
Love y'all!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
I'm Kind of a Big Deal (pshhh hahaha!)
Hey guys, guess what? I kicked major butt today!!! Yup, that's right, another well-earned exclamatory sentence with too many exclamation points. Why?
I ran 4 whole miles today without stopping!
Here are the stats: 41:30 for 4 miles, 10:28 pace, plicas still intact. They're pretty swollen right now, but nothing like they were the last run. Looks like the electrode treatment the trainer gave me yesterday might have actually done some good. I do believe I'll be trying that out again!
Ahh... time for bed. :)
I ran 4 whole miles today without stopping!
Here are the stats: 41:30 for 4 miles, 10:28 pace, plicas still intact. They're pretty swollen right now, but nothing like they were the last run. Looks like the electrode treatment the trainer gave me yesterday might have actually done some good. I do believe I'll be trying that out again!
Ahh... time for bed. :)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
It's been a Coke kind of day...
Not the illegal substance, the equally addictive drug in the red can. Those of you who really know me know that I turn to a little "Coke" when times get tough. But you also know that I have given up those evil things! It's been almost exactly a month since I had one... and with a day like this, I could really use one right now!
Those of you wondering where I've been lately-- I'm still here! I've had quite a few of you do exactly what I need you to do, drill me about my progress and ask me where the heck an updated post is. Here it is! Let me fill you in:
My last post was about my plicas (i.e. fat balls squishing under/around kneecap) and some of the issues I've been having with them. This past weekend I went to see my parents back home. Saturday was a great day with some much needed Momma/daughter time and hours and hours of talking. (oh yeah, and Melting Pot!) I came back to Houston Sunday and figured I would do my Saturday run then. Once I got home, that plan flew out the window. Or, I guess a better metaphor would be, "that plan swelled in my legs." I decided I really just needed to take the weekend off and see if my fat balls would fix themselves. Good news was that I bought my new pair of Mizunos Saturday from RunTex and I was looking forward to running in them Monday.
Unfortunately, my Mizuno-bubble burst as I was driving home. I looked over in the seat and realized I somehow managed to buy the wrong size shoe just as I was passing through the half-way point on my drive. Dag-nabit! I still ran Monday, but decided I better try the treadmill so I would have a more controlled environment than the trail. I did pretty well- 2.5 miles in 25 minutes. If you'll notice, I haven't really upped that 10:00 pace, but I'm becoming more and more ok with that. Haha- for now at least!
I was supposed to have a 4 mile run today, but once again, the career I've chosen has decided to consume all my time. I just got home from school and it's about 8:30 and just scarfed down some dinner. Looks like I'll be fitting in my 4 miles some time after cheer practice and before my church meeting. Nothing like time management using those time management skills my college years taught me! See Mom and Dad, your money was well spent. :)
Best part of the day: I went to see my trainers at the school again today and they put electrodes on both my knees with ice to see if that would help. I'm hoping for good things! I'll update tomorrow (or maybe Thursday) and let you all know how it goes! Thanks for keeping me accountable, friends. You are all amazing!
Those of you wondering where I've been lately-- I'm still here! I've had quite a few of you do exactly what I need you to do, drill me about my progress and ask me where the heck an updated post is. Here it is! Let me fill you in:
My last post was about my plicas (i.e. fat balls squishing under/around kneecap) and some of the issues I've been having with them. This past weekend I went to see my parents back home. Saturday was a great day with some much needed Momma/daughter time and hours and hours of talking. (oh yeah, and Melting Pot!) I came back to Houston Sunday and figured I would do my Saturday run then. Once I got home, that plan flew out the window. Or, I guess a better metaphor would be, "that plan swelled in my legs." I decided I really just needed to take the weekend off and see if my fat balls would fix themselves. Good news was that I bought my new pair of Mizunos Saturday from RunTex and I was looking forward to running in them Monday.
Unfortunately, my Mizuno-bubble burst as I was driving home. I looked over in the seat and realized I somehow managed to buy the wrong size shoe just as I was passing through the half-way point on my drive. Dag-nabit! I still ran Monday, but decided I better try the treadmill so I would have a more controlled environment than the trail. I did pretty well- 2.5 miles in 25 minutes. If you'll notice, I haven't really upped that 10:00 pace, but I'm becoming more and more ok with that. Haha- for now at least!
I was supposed to have a 4 mile run today, but once again, the career I've chosen has decided to consume all my time. I just got home from school and it's about 8:30 and just scarfed down some dinner. Looks like I'll be fitting in my 4 miles some time after cheer practice and before my church meeting. Nothing like time management using those time management skills my college years taught me! See Mom and Dad, your money was well spent. :)
Best part of the day: I went to see my trainers at the school again today and they put electrodes on both my knees with ice to see if that would help. I'm hoping for good things! I'll update tomorrow (or maybe Thursday) and let you all know how it goes! Thanks for keeping me accountable, friends. You are all amazing!
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