Week 4 has officially begun! Yay me!
In case you forgot- I'm all about celebrating the small things.
Today I decided to take my run outside again (3rd outside run in a row!). It was a little warmer than I expected, but I did get out there about 30 minutes later than I wanted.
So, today's "schedule" was run 3 minutes/ walk 90 seconds; run 5 minutes/walk 2.5; run 3/walk 90; run 5- then begin your cool down.
I am proud to say I did it! Now, I'm not going to lie. That last 5 minutes, I was not sure I was going to make it. Had my final 1 minute warning not come up, I probably would have stopped jogging in exchange for a brisk walk. But oh I was beaming when I made it. I was talking myself through it too. But, for the 1st time in a while, I ran 16 minutes (non consecutively). GO ME!!!
I also didn't watch my pace, but tried to do what I was comfortable doing. I didn't really push myself until that final 5 minutes, when I tried to actually pick up the pace a bit. Here are my stats:
Time: 21:55
Distance- 1.58 miles (Yes! I finally ran a mile & a half!)
Minute / mile: 13:52- again faster than the 16 minute mile I have to maintain for like- 3 hours.
I'm still nervous about the 10K, but I'm just going to do the best I can do. If I don't make it into a "faster" corral, then I'll just have to push myself to beat the bus.
Next week I am a little worried about my training. Saturday, I'm going to be out of town (6 flags with my church youth group). Sunday, I'm taking the girls back down to Disney and to visit a friend for a few days... so- When am I going to run? I'm going to be exhausted from 6 flags & the drive down. Our plan is to get up early to hit the parks, come home for lunch, then go back at night. I am NOT going to run mid day in Orlando. There will not be a treadmill available to me. What am I to do? Right now, I'm just thinking I'll get up extra early & go outside and run my friend's neighborhood. The only problem with that is even if I do it 1 day, the odds of me doing it after 3 days in the parks are falling quite significantly. I am going to have to motivate myself and remind myself of the BIG picture... and visualize that finish line!
I'll let you know when I finish week 4... :)
~Summer
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Week 3 in the books....
Confession:
I have not wanted to run the past 3 days, so I didn't. This morning I knew had to get up and go though, so I did. As a "punishment" to myself, I didn't go to the treadmill, I ran outside. It was only 75 when I left the house, so it wasn't too bad yet.
I am really starting to worry about this 10 K. I don't even know if I'll be ready to run a 5K by then! The most I've done is 1 1/2 miles! What have I done?!? Shaun keeps telling me I need to run longer, but I'm trying to build my endurance, not just go all out and run a long distance. I don't know.
My "Plan" is to do as well as I can in this 10K in August, then maybe sign up for another one in October or November. By then I will be better prepared. Shaun says there isn't another one anywhere around here anytime soon. What a Debbie Downer.. Just kidding- I love him.
If there isn't another one then..... ROAD TRIP!!! I'm sure I can find one somewhere.
Ok, my morning's run:
Like I said I was outside. Surprisingly, I didn't feel worn out or too hot or tired. I think the break was good for my body. My leg wasn't even hurting! Instead of looking at my pace on the phone while running & walking, I just tried to pace myself. I am trying to learn how to jog at a slower pace. I did it today. I was able to run a fairly slower pace without tracking it while jogging. Here are the results after my run:
Distance: 1.21 miles (not very far)
Time: 18:13
Minute/Mile: 15:06*
My elevation was only about 20 feet if I'm reading that correctly.
So, my average mile is under 16 minutes- without tracking myself! That's good. Even though it's not great- I decided today that a slow jog is better than no jog.
With that, I think I will sign off !
~Summer
I have not wanted to run the past 3 days, so I didn't. This morning I knew had to get up and go though, so I did. As a "punishment" to myself, I didn't go to the treadmill, I ran outside. It was only 75 when I left the house, so it wasn't too bad yet.
I am really starting to worry about this 10 K. I don't even know if I'll be ready to run a 5K by then! The most I've done is 1 1/2 miles! What have I done?!? Shaun keeps telling me I need to run longer, but I'm trying to build my endurance, not just go all out and run a long distance. I don't know.
My "Plan" is to do as well as I can in this 10K in August, then maybe sign up for another one in October or November. By then I will be better prepared. Shaun says there isn't another one anywhere around here anytime soon. What a Debbie Downer.. Just kidding- I love him.
If there isn't another one then..... ROAD TRIP!!! I'm sure I can find one somewhere.
Ok, my morning's run:
Like I said I was outside. Surprisingly, I didn't feel worn out or too hot or tired. I think the break was good for my body. My leg wasn't even hurting! Instead of looking at my pace on the phone while running & walking, I just tried to pace myself. I am trying to learn how to jog at a slower pace. I did it today. I was able to run a fairly slower pace without tracking it while jogging. Here are the results after my run:
Distance: 1.21 miles (not very far)
Time: 18:13
Minute/Mile: 15:06*
My elevation was only about 20 feet if I'm reading that correctly.
So, my average mile is under 16 minutes- without tracking myself! That's good. Even though it's not great- I decided today that a slow jog is better than no jog.
With that, I think I will sign off !
~Summer
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
A Whiney Little Post
Hi there,
Fair warning: I might whine a bit.
Today was a struggle. I got up at a decent time, went outside to run & was pleasantly surprised it wasn't too hot yet. (77°) I did my warm up walk & then began my jog. The first jog was 90 seconds- I did fine on that one. I knew the second jog was going to be 3 minutes, so I didn't want to tire out so I was trying really hard to keep a slower pace. Of course as soon as my job time begins, I start up a small hill. I pushed through & was able to run the entire 3 minutes. Obviously, I was not as fast as when I'm on the treadmill, but I did run the entire thing. The last 3 minute jog I was mostly going downhill. It wasn't until the final 45-60 seconds I began going back uphill. I did it though! I was proud of that... BUT
This is the first day I'm questioning myself & my ability to do this. I'm proud of my measly almost 1.5 mile run... great! Only 11.6 more miles to go! I know I have all fall/winter to train for the half, but I am feeling a little discouraged. I guess I'm starting to worry a little about this 10K I signed up for in August. My 5K training won't even be finished by then. I'm going to have to start adding a running day to my schedule. Either do 4 days a week of the training to speed it up, or just take long runs on Saturdays (this is Shaun's suggestion).
While I'm on the complain train... my leg still hurts! It is my right leg & it hurts while I run and throughout the day after my run. Like, right now, it feels like someone is squeezing my calf with all their might. Hey! Maybe that's the fat squeezing out. Ha ha..
Ok, no more complaining... I promise.
Here are my stats according to runkeeper:
Time: 18.59
Distance: 1.37 (not nearly as far as on the treadmill)
Min/Mile: 13.49
Calories: 214
It doesn't give me the mile/hour but the minute mile is helpful. I use this to make sure I'm running at a pace I can do. The problem is when I hear, "Begin running", I take off. Obviously, I can't keep up that pace for very long at all.... So, I'm trying to learn to pace myself. It just feels so unnatural and I feel so sluggish & slow. I can only imagine how I look out there.
Anyway,
There is today's run... I know my next one will be better. I didn't want to write this post, but I feel like I need to be able to look back and see that every run is not easy.
Have a great Wednesday!
~Summer
Fair warning: I might whine a bit.
Today was a struggle. I got up at a decent time, went outside to run & was pleasantly surprised it wasn't too hot yet. (77°) I did my warm up walk & then began my jog. The first jog was 90 seconds- I did fine on that one. I knew the second jog was going to be 3 minutes, so I didn't want to tire out so I was trying really hard to keep a slower pace. Of course as soon as my job time begins, I start up a small hill. I pushed through & was able to run the entire 3 minutes. Obviously, I was not as fast as when I'm on the treadmill, but I did run the entire thing. The last 3 minute jog I was mostly going downhill. It wasn't until the final 45-60 seconds I began going back uphill. I did it though! I was proud of that... BUT
This is the first day I'm questioning myself & my ability to do this. I'm proud of my measly almost 1.5 mile run... great! Only 11.6 more miles to go! I know I have all fall/winter to train for the half, but I am feeling a little discouraged. I guess I'm starting to worry a little about this 10K I signed up for in August. My 5K training won't even be finished by then. I'm going to have to start adding a running day to my schedule. Either do 4 days a week of the training to speed it up, or just take long runs on Saturdays (this is Shaun's suggestion).
While I'm on the complain train... my leg still hurts! It is my right leg & it hurts while I run and throughout the day after my run. Like, right now, it feels like someone is squeezing my calf with all their might. Hey! Maybe that's the fat squeezing out. Ha ha..
Ok, no more complaining... I promise.
Here are my stats according to runkeeper:
Time: 18.59
Distance: 1.37 (not nearly as far as on the treadmill)
Min/Mile: 13.49
Calories: 214
It doesn't give me the mile/hour but the minute mile is helpful. I use this to make sure I'm running at a pace I can do. The problem is when I hear, "Begin running", I take off. Obviously, I can't keep up that pace for very long at all.... So, I'm trying to learn to pace myself. It just feels so unnatural and I feel so sluggish & slow. I can only imagine how I look out there.
Honestly, the dog probably has better form! Anyway,
There is today's run... I know my next one will be better. I didn't want to write this post, but I feel like I need to be able to look back and see that every run is not easy.
Have a great Wednesday!
~Summer
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
The beginning of Week 3
Hello There! Happy Tuesday to you all!
I have not been sleeping well lately- which is NOT like me. I usually am asleep less than 10 minutes after my head hits the pillow. Sunday night I was up tossing & turning until 3 something. Last night, I was up until after 1. Needless to say, I'm not super energetic in the morning, but I knew since I skipped yesterday, I HAD to get a run in today. I chose noon as a good time, so obviously, I was inside on the treadmill.
My right calf is still a little sore so I didn't add an incline today. But, I ran faster than I have previously! Yay me.
Since today was the beginning of Week 3, it means new training times. I apparently read the description wrong. I thought it said, "90 seconds running/90 seconds walking"- which it did, but then it added, "3 minutes running/3 minutes walking". I have to say, during that first 3 minutes of jogging, I was thinking, "This is a really long 90 seconds... Maybe I missed the 'walk' cue.... Whatever, I can do it.... Seriously, when am I supposed to walk?" I finally got my phone out to see if I was going crazy right as it told me to start walking. I noticed the remaining time was 2:58. That's when I read the description a little better. I was ok though! The 2nd 3 minute jog, I pushed myself to run faster than normal & I was able to keep it up! I had to talk myself through it a couple of times, but I was proud of my mini accomplishment. And yes- I'm one of those, "I can do it!" girls. I have talked myself through a LOT of workouts.
I think I am going to start taking & posting a pic of myself at the end of my run. Here I am right now (post shower & a good 45 minutes after my run), but it's a start.
Ok, here are todays stats:
Total time: 18:32 (not counting my warm up & cool down)
Distance: 1.41 miles
Calories: 172
Avg MPH: 4.5
Avg min/mile: 13.51
Yay! Again, I know it was a short, inside run, but I also know it will help me get to where I want to go: The Finish Line of the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon!!!
My "I can do it?" is turning into "I think I might be able to do this..."
I'm not sure when I'm going to get my outside run in this week. It's REALLY hot here... Hopefully, I will fall asleep early enough to get up super early tomorrow or Thursday morning.
Til next time,
~Summer
I have not been sleeping well lately- which is NOT like me. I usually am asleep less than 10 minutes after my head hits the pillow. Sunday night I was up tossing & turning until 3 something. Last night, I was up until after 1. Needless to say, I'm not super energetic in the morning, but I knew since I skipped yesterday, I HAD to get a run in today. I chose noon as a good time, so obviously, I was inside on the treadmill.
My right calf is still a little sore so I didn't add an incline today. But, I ran faster than I have previously! Yay me.
Since today was the beginning of Week 3, it means new training times. I apparently read the description wrong. I thought it said, "90 seconds running/90 seconds walking"- which it did, but then it added, "3 minutes running/3 minutes walking". I have to say, during that first 3 minutes of jogging, I was thinking, "This is a really long 90 seconds... Maybe I missed the 'walk' cue.... Whatever, I can do it.... Seriously, when am I supposed to walk?" I finally got my phone out to see if I was going crazy right as it told me to start walking. I noticed the remaining time was 2:58. That's when I read the description a little better. I was ok though! The 2nd 3 minute jog, I pushed myself to run faster than normal & I was able to keep it up! I had to talk myself through it a couple of times, but I was proud of my mini accomplishment. And yes- I'm one of those, "I can do it!" girls. I have talked myself through a LOT of workouts.
I think I am going to start taking & posting a pic of myself at the end of my run. Here I am right now (post shower & a good 45 minutes after my run), but it's a start.
This way, I'll be able to go back and say, "I was able to smile after that little run..."Ok, here are todays stats:
Total time: 18:32 (not counting my warm up & cool down)
Distance: 1.41 miles
Calories: 172
Avg MPH: 4.5
Avg min/mile: 13.51
Yay! Again, I know it was a short, inside run, but I also know it will help me get to where I want to go: The Finish Line of the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon!!!
My "I can do it?" is turning into "I think I might be able to do this..."
I'm not sure when I'm going to get my outside run in this week. It's REALLY hot here... Hopefully, I will fall asleep early enough to get up super early tomorrow or Thursday morning.
Til next time,
~Summer
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Week 2- In the books!
Week 2 is officially finished! Woo Hoo!!! I know it's still early in my training, but I'm celebrating the little steps!
I think this was the longest break I've had from running. I took Thursday & Friday off. I definitely felt it today! This was the first time my legs have hurt. Actually, it was just my right calf. It felt tight & really sore & didn't get better as I ran. Even after my shower, it's still hurting. I must not be stretching right. I'll have to look up good pre & post running stretches, I guess. So- leg in pain- here are my workout results :
Total time: 24 minute;
Distance: 1.64 miles;
Avg MPH: 4.0;
Avg Minute/Mile: 15:58- this is the important one! I have to keep at least a 16 minute mile in the Princess Half. This is including a warm up walk, so it is probably a little better than this...
Vertical ft: 190
Avg Grade: 2.1- I'm wondering if these last 2 are my incline. I set it at 2.5 for the 1st half & then dropped it to 2.0. I'm just trying to be a little realistic regarding hills.
Anyhoo... That's all for now! I will start week 3 Monday (unless I get a wild hair tomorrow morning) which is 90 seconds running/90 seconds walking. The overall workout is shorter, but so is my "recovery" time. I think I can do it!
I guess we'll see... ;)
~Summer
I think this was the longest break I've had from running. I took Thursday & Friday off. I definitely felt it today! This was the first time my legs have hurt. Actually, it was just my right calf. It felt tight & really sore & didn't get better as I ran. Even after my shower, it's still hurting. I must not be stretching right. I'll have to look up good pre & post running stretches, I guess. So- leg in pain- here are my workout results :
Total time: 24 minute;
Distance: 1.64 miles;
Avg MPH: 4.0;
Avg Minute/Mile: 15:58- this is the important one! I have to keep at least a 16 minute mile in the Princess Half. This is including a warm up walk, so it is probably a little better than this...
Vertical ft: 190
Avg Grade: 2.1- I'm wondering if these last 2 are my incline. I set it at 2.5 for the 1st half & then dropped it to 2.0. I'm just trying to be a little realistic regarding hills.
Anyhoo... That's all for now! I will start week 3 Monday (unless I get a wild hair tomorrow morning) which is 90 seconds running/90 seconds walking. The overall workout is shorter, but so is my "recovery" time. I think I can do it!
I guess we'll see... ;)
~Summer
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
I'm already spoiled...
What is this? 2 posts in one day??? Yes, well... I had to post a quick running update. Yeah, that's right- I got up extra early on my birthday & went for a run. Why? Because I can!
Today was my outside day! It wasn't super hot yet, but the pacing is still messing with me. I get winded a lot faster outside than on that trusty old treadmill. I didn't go as far today, but my time was much better. According to Run keeper, my average min/mile was 13.53! That's amazing! I only need a 16 min mile for the Disney Princess Half. Granted, I'll have to be running like 20 times longer... Anyway- I did it! That's what is important. I only felt like I wasn't going to make it (through the running part) once, BUT, I felt like I could keep running once. So, it evened itself out. There were a few small hills on my path this morning too, so I'm sure that had an effect as well.
So there it is- Week 2/Day 2 & Week 2 Outside Run is in the books! Whew! Now, I'm going to go enjoy my birthday coffee!
Today was my outside day! It wasn't super hot yet, but the pacing is still messing with me. I get winded a lot faster outside than on that trusty old treadmill. I didn't go as far today, but my time was much better. According to Run keeper, my average min/mile was 13.53! That's amazing! I only need a 16 min mile for the Disney Princess Half. Granted, I'll have to be running like 20 times longer... Anyway- I did it! That's what is important. I only felt like I wasn't going to make it (through the running part) once, BUT, I felt like I could keep running once. So, it evened itself out. There were a few small hills on my path this morning too, so I'm sure that had an effect as well.
So there it is- Week 2/Day 2 & Week 2 Outside Run is in the books! Whew! Now, I'm going to go enjoy my birthday coffee!
Happy Birthday to me!
Let's get this out of the way: I love birthdays! I love MY birthday! Why? I don't know. Maybe because it is the one day of the year I hear from friends I love dearly. Maybe it's because I know I will get to spend the evening with my family. Maybe it's because I like attention & this day is all mine!!!
Ok, just kidding about the last part. Let's be honest- your birthday as an adult is not as much fun as when you're a kid. Who wants to add another number to that "age"? Not me. Much like my mom, I tend to fabricate my age. As a matter of fact- about 3 months ago, I was filling out paperwork at a Dr.'s office & I put my "pretend" age (not realizing it) & filled in my actual birth date (the year). They must have thought I was completely mental. Oh well... I'm sure they figured it out. What does your age even mean? I'm clearly old enough to vote, drink, rent a car and pretty much anything else legally I want. The next "good" birthday is the one I officially am considered a senior citizen so I can get my discount at the Movie Theater. Not much to get excited about. So... my age is how young I feel. Today... I feel... older than my 20s... I think- early 30's. That sounds good to me. 33? 34? Who cares?! As my Grandma Goey always said, "It beats the alternative!"
Ok, just kidding about the last part. Let's be honest- your birthday as an adult is not as much fun as when you're a kid. Who wants to add another number to that "age"? Not me. Much like my mom, I tend to fabricate my age. As a matter of fact- about 3 months ago, I was filling out paperwork at a Dr.'s office & I put my "pretend" age (not realizing it) & filled in my actual birth date (the year). They must have thought I was completely mental. Oh well... I'm sure they figured it out. What does your age even mean? I'm clearly old enough to vote, drink, rent a car and pretty much anything else legally I want. The next "good" birthday is the one I officially am considered a senior citizen so I can get my discount at the Movie Theater. Not much to get excited about. So... my age is how young I feel. Today... I feel... older than my 20s... I think- early 30's. That sounds good to me. 33? 34? Who cares?! As my Grandma Goey always said, "It beats the alternative!"
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