MEH

Today and Monday I felt kind of blah about running. I forced myself to go each day but my heart wasn't really in it. I need some sort of motivation boost. Is there a pill for that? I guess half the battle is making the motions. I didn't make the whole 2.5 mile run on Monday. Partly because of the dog and then I used the dog as an excuse. I guess everyone has their bad weeks.

Today I did try something new. I ran with NO music. It was kind of nice to just hear my breathing and thoughts running through my head. I didn't know I had so many random thoughts. Nor did I realize what I sounded like when I ran. Huffing and puffing sucks. I tried to play with my breathing and foot work but I don't know how effective that was, I think it just helped the time pass.

I discovered that my biggest hurdle is that I get bored when I run. I also noticed that I get bored at intervals. Boredom first strikes at about .68 miles, and then again at 1.8... on my shorter runs I try and just cover that last .2 miles so I can get finished. I wish I had some ideas as to how to fight this road block (no pun intended... running/ road...blocked...haha)

Now that I started the 10k training (I didn't run last weekend, shame on me I only managed to get on the elliptical trainer once) I feel as though I am at a loss for time, because there are supposed to be more and longer workouts. 2 hours lost to commuting, a one hour lunch (WTF that is SOOOO long) and then the preparation/eating of dinner before I know it seems to be time to work out, then time shower and bed. I really hope that readjusting my schedule next week will help me gain a little more time in my day. I am hoping to go to work 30 minutes earlier and take only a half hour lunch so I can get out 1 hour earlier. Then I would get home at 5 not 6, that sounds so nice....More time to relax, more time at home. Maybe that will give me the boost I need to rededicate to the training.

Faster????

Ran 2 miles today... cross trained last night... survived both of em.

I ran 10:42 per mile on average. Getting there...can't imagine running 13.1 miles.

So glad we have 155 days left... thats a lot of time right? 22 weeks....

10k training begun

So yesterday I started the first day of the 10K training. I ran 2.5 miles and then drove to my in-laws to take a shower because we didn't have any water. WTF, I swear we lose water more here than I ever have in my life. But I guess that it shows some dedication that I was willing to workout. (it was hot and i hated every minute of it, I wouldn't want to lull you in to any false sense of security for my new found running tradition.)

Off to cross train...I hope I don't die!!! :)

1st 5K complete

Well it is official I am proud of myself. I just completed my very first 5 kilometer run with out stopping. Time 36:45. Not too bad. Can't wait to do it again on Friday...I mean Saturday, we have plans on Friday night.

Week 9 Day 1

Well my goal was to run the whole 5K three time this week but I didn't quite get there today. I managed 2.63 miles in 30 minutes. So technically I accomplished the goal for this week, but I am still a little short for the distance. I am hoping it will come. I am going to try and do a little longer every day this week. The phone call from Keith at .5 miles was a little awkward also, panting and answering the phone isn't sexy.

At 2.4 miles I got chills, which made me really uncomfortable. That was part of the reason I didn't push any more. I think it is unusually humid today. Unusual for FL means I was almost swimming instead of running. WHERE THE HELL IS FALL???

Ok. Till Wednesday

I love my app even more today! I just found out you can see the pace by color.

Back from Space

So obviously I made it safely back from my free fall excursion. It was the most exciting experience of my life. I was in free fall for 74 seconds, fell from 14550 feet and had a smile on my face for the rest of the night.

But now that I am back down to earth I thought I would go out running again. I only ran 2 miles but it felt good to get out there and stretch my legs. I didn't manage to run at Ft. Benning because I wasn't sure where it was ok to run nor did I feel like running, but I did end up missing it, never thought those words would come out of my mouth.

I need to run a bit slower. I am starting out too fast and running out of steam too quickly. I also didn't bring the puppy today, I traded her in for some hot pink mace. Oh the things you can buy on an Army base. :) Try following me now F*%@ers!!

Back to the grind stone Monday. I am thinking of running a 5k in 2 weeks just to say I did it. Gauge my progress. I honestly don't know how I am ever going to get to 13.1 when 2 miles is kicking me in the hiney! I ran into a link for a 5K next weekend here about 3 miles from my house, I was really excited until I realized it was "clothing optional" I guess it would be an scenic run, but not quite my cup of tea.

On a side note Nike+ came out with a new app for iPhone that uses the iPhone GPS without the sensor in the shoe for $1.99 (so now I don't have to come home and map my run after I finish running). Score!

Off to shower.

ditch the bitch

Well I went out for a run tonight and Dixie was only up for about 1.5 miles. I think it is time to ditch the bitch.

Next week I am on my trip so I am not sure how much running I will get in but I am going to try to run tomorrow evening. I will run Friday or Saturday when I get back. We will see if I can manage one while I am gone.

I can't believe we are almost done with phase 1 training. I am starting to see changes in my body but none on my scale. Time to tweak the diet I think.

bad combo, good combo

Heels + Nike = BAD

Flats + New Balance = GOOD

So I was going to take a few days off from running because my leg really hurt Monday when I tried to run. I was wondering if there was a reason my leg hurt, was it my heels, or my sneakers? Tuesday I went and bought 2 pairs of flats so I could go to work and not wear heels. And tonight my leg felt much better. I decided to go for a run and see if it really was feeling better. I wore my non NIKE running shoes and guess what. No pain...well only a little pain. I cramped up at about the 1 mile mark but it was very mild compared with Monday's run. I pushed through and adjusted my stride a little and it passed (OH I figured out I lean to the right a little when I run, that may be contributing to the right leg pain).

So I completed 1 28 minute run this week and 1 1.6 mile run this week. I am going to keep on trucking... in my NEW BALANCE and FLATS.

I kind of felt like I could have kept going...Dixie was dragging ass. Monday I put her back in the house after the warm up walk she whined at the door. She wasn't going to be left behind today though. I hope I am not pushing her too hard but she always runs ahead of me so I think she is pushing me.