Yup. That is what I am doing, trying this "running thing" again. I woke up yesterday morning and finally had a real desire to put on my running sneakers. I didn't allow myself to second guess this weird and wild concept, I just got dressed and went out. The run was ok, 2.5 miles in a little over 31:00 minutes, no where close to ever qualifying for Boston, but one day at a time, right?
So I fell off of the running wagon sometime late last summer, probably July or August was the end of my commitment to running, to my health, to my sanity. It was much easier to believe the excuses that my mind created than to push through the pain and soreness that comes with logging miles. Running Disney slipped away and I felt guilt almost everyday for letting that happen.
My confidence and self-esteem decreased and my overall belief in myself and more importantly, my love for myself was gone. It took me months to realize what I had to do but here I am, hoping that I get a second chance. When I ran, I felt beautiful, strong, and peaceful and I long to feel that again. Plus hitting a size 8 sucked as well. Somehow I am a 4 right now...not sure how that happened...anywhoo...
A 30 to 40 minute run is planned for tomorrow! Peace my peeps!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Silly puppy doesn't sleep very long!
My husband and I got our very first puppy a week ago. He is as cute as can be and we lucked out with him, he is very smart! He has only had about 5-6 accidents in the week we have had him and he can already understand "Sit" and plays fetch. His name is Miles (after Miles Davis), he is 11 weeks old and is a Boxer/Lab mix. Too cute.
How does this correlate with my runs you ask? Well apparently having a puppy is somewhat like having a baby, he is whiny and sleeps only about 5 hours during the night. Because of this I missed BOTH my track workout on Tuesday morning and my tempo run on Thursday. The funny part of it is that I actually got up, dressed, drove to the track, AND PARKED on Tuesday before I decided I was too tired and went back home. There was an hour of wasted sleep time. I should have pulled my lazy butt out of the car and ran!
Yesterday was our long, slow distance run of 6 miles. I ran with my new best running buds, Andrea, Courtney, and Krista. I think we make a great little running group! Our pace group was running at about 11:30 with 5/1 walking splits. It was a really nice run but humid as hell. When I got home, I took the time I ran the 6 miles and figured that if I had used the 5/1 split during the Minnie Marathon, my time would have been about 10 minutes faster! Walking breaks are so wonderful, in so many ways.
On Friday, Wil (my husband) and I are heading up to a cabin in Tennessee for about 4 days for our 2 year anniversary (it isn't until July 30 though). I can't wait, I am not bringing a single book for school, I am not thinking about work either. I am just going to chill and reread the Harry Potter Series for the 7th time, since the 7th book comes out in 25 days!!! Miles may or may not be with us for the trip, not sure yet. Anywho, the trip will mean I miss my long run on Saturday (8miles) and my track work on Tuesday. I am going to definitely try to get those 8 miles in, though they may be spread out over 2 days or so.
How does this correlate with my runs you ask? Well apparently having a puppy is somewhat like having a baby, he is whiny and sleeps only about 5 hours during the night. Because of this I missed BOTH my track workout on Tuesday morning and my tempo run on Thursday. The funny part of it is that I actually got up, dressed, drove to the track, AND PARKED on Tuesday before I decided I was too tired and went back home. There was an hour of wasted sleep time. I should have pulled my lazy butt out of the car and ran!
Yesterday was our long, slow distance run of 6 miles. I ran with my new best running buds, Andrea, Courtney, and Krista. I think we make a great little running group! Our pace group was running at about 11:30 with 5/1 walking splits. It was a really nice run but humid as hell. When I got home, I took the time I ran the 6 miles and figured that if I had used the 5/1 split during the Minnie Marathon, my time would have been about 10 minutes faster! Walking breaks are so wonderful, in so many ways.
On Friday, Wil (my husband) and I are heading up to a cabin in Tennessee for about 4 days for our 2 year anniversary (it isn't until July 30 though). I can't wait, I am not bringing a single book for school, I am not thinking about work either. I am just going to chill and reread the Harry Potter Series for the 7th time, since the 7th book comes out in 25 days!!! Miles may or may not be with us for the trip, not sure yet. Anywho, the trip will mean I miss my long run on Saturday (8miles) and my track work on Tuesday. I am going to definitely try to get those 8 miles in, though they may be spread out over 2 days or so.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
So tired. So very tired
Today I will tell you about both Tuesday and today's runs. Good times. On Tuesday it was speed work on the beloved track (please note the sarcasm in my internet voice). We did 4 sets of 800's with a recovery break in between each one. A comfortable challenge. I feel like I am stuck in the middle. The group I am with is a bit too easy at times but the next fastest one is still a bit too much. I am hoping that within a month or so I will move up. We shall see.
Today was a VERY easy tempo run of 2 miles, with a 4 minute walking recovery right after mile 1. We kept about a 11:30 pace, which seemed very slow today but I am sure will seem very fast at mile 25 of my marathon. Saturday's long run is only 4 miles since it is a cutback week. This will be my longest run of the program (but not my personal longest distance), since I did not run 6 miles while away last weekend. Oh well, 4 miles is easy anyways. If you had told me I would be saying 4 miles is easy 1 year ago, I would have laughed and then perhaps slapped you.
After this past weekend's food fiasco (see Monday's entry), I have gained 3 pounds but the good news is that I am getting back on track and in control. I ate pretty healthy yesterday with 2 slip-ups of a poptart and a chocolate chip cookie. So worth it though, the cookie, not the poptart.
And I am exhausted. Getting so little sleep is catching up with me. I will have to find ways to get more rest. Suggestions are welcome (keep in mind, I work 7:30am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri, and have class from 6pm to 9:30pm, Mon, Wed, and Thurs.)!
Today was a VERY easy tempo run of 2 miles, with a 4 minute walking recovery right after mile 1. We kept about a 11:30 pace, which seemed very slow today but I am sure will seem very fast at mile 25 of my marathon. Saturday's long run is only 4 miles since it is a cutback week. This will be my longest run of the program (but not my personal longest distance), since I did not run 6 miles while away last weekend. Oh well, 4 miles is easy anyways. If you had told me I would be saying 4 miles is easy 1 year ago, I would have laughed and then perhaps slapped you.
After this past weekend's food fiasco (see Monday's entry), I have gained 3 pounds but the good news is that I am getting back on track and in control. I ate pretty healthy yesterday with 2 slip-ups of a poptart and a chocolate chip cookie. So worth it though, the cookie, not the poptart.
And I am exhausted. Getting so little sleep is catching up with me. I will have to find ways to get more rest. Suggestions are welcome (keep in mind, I work 7:30am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri, and have class from 6pm to 9:30pm, Mon, Wed, and Thurs.)!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Food. I love it! Wonderful food.
Tuna melt. French fries. Pasta. Baked Fish. Bread. Coke. English muffin with butter, cream cheese, and jelly. Banana. Chicken salad sandwich. Coke. Brownie. Grilled chicken. Peas. Carrots with ranch dressing. Rice. Milk. Strawberry shortcake. Gatorade. Bagel with butter, cream cheese, and jelly. Orange juice. Chicken salad sandwich. Chips and salsa. Cheese and crackers. Pasta salad. Tortellini salad. Potato salad. Salad. Pickles. Chocolate cake. Mocha chocolate chip icecream with chocolate jimmies. Bagel with butter, cream cheese, and jelly. Pretzels. Sprite. Graham crackers. Chicken parm with pasta. Sprite.
Yup, that is everything I ate during my weekend at home with family up in Massachusetts. I estimate that is 1,984,687 calories. Maybe even a bazillion calories. Who really knows. Track run tomorrow morning, bright and early. That should get me right back on track.
Yup, that is everything I ate during my weekend at home with family up in Massachusetts. I estimate that is 1,984,687 calories. Maybe even a bazillion calories. Who really knows. Track run tomorrow morning, bright and early. That should get me right back on track.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Hey! from Massachusetts!!
I am enjoying a lovely weekend back home in Massachusetts. It is so wonderful to be with family, talking Red Sox, and eating calzones!!! I have obviously missed my lsd with my running group this morning, being 2,000 miles away and all, so I planned to run this morning (6 miles) but actually slept until 9am. No regrets though, my body wicked needed the rest. Tomorrow I will be sure to get up and out for that run.
On Thursday, my running group had a tempo run of 3 miles. I really am getting use to waking up and getting out for a very early morning run. I joined up with a little bit of a slower running pace, since I had been discouraged previously with the faster pace group. We ran an 11:38 pace and I stayed up front the whole time. I was sometimes even leading the group! Dare I say this run was easy?? Don't want to get ahead of myself! Felt really good though.
On Thursday, my running group had a tempo run of 3 miles. I really am getting use to waking up and getting out for a very early morning run. I joined up with a little bit of a slower running pace, since I had been discouraged previously with the faster pace group. We ran an 11:38 pace and I stayed up front the whole time. I was sometimes even leading the group! Dare I say this run was easy?? Don't want to get ahead of myself! Felt really good though.
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