Ran with the boys, ugh. But it was good!
2.06 miles in the neighborhood, 33:37 min, 16:18 average pace
Need to time my warm up so I can be ready for the race in two weeks!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Weight: 205.4
So this last week hasn't been stellar on the running, just too damn busy to get it all in. I did run some, but they weren't great and felt a bit labored.
Today I set out to lay down the 3 miles I was supposed to do, per my training schedule. I did a bit longer walking warm up that seamed to help and took off. The first mile was okay, it was done and that was about that. Between mile 1 & 2 I came to the revalation that I've been running too slow. Remembering back to the Chi Running book that talked about cadence, the actual beats that your feet hit the ground. They say that no matter the tarain, your cadence should stay the same. You should adjust your stride length for hills and flats. So that's what I focused on, I picked up my cadence and adjusted my length up and down the hills. It worked! My legs felt better and less strained and my time improved drastically.
Today run was a total of 3.12 miles, done in 52 min, making my average 16:41 per mile.
HOORAY!
Today told me that I'm good to run this 5k in a couple of weeks. Now that I know my secret, I can apply and get the miles down.
So this last week hasn't been stellar on the running, just too damn busy to get it all in. I did run some, but they weren't great and felt a bit labored.
Today I set out to lay down the 3 miles I was supposed to do, per my training schedule. I did a bit longer walking warm up that seamed to help and took off. The first mile was okay, it was done and that was about that. Between mile 1 & 2 I came to the revalation that I've been running too slow. Remembering back to the Chi Running book that talked about cadence, the actual beats that your feet hit the ground. They say that no matter the tarain, your cadence should stay the same. You should adjust your stride length for hills and flats. So that's what I focused on, I picked up my cadence and adjusted my length up and down the hills. It worked! My legs felt better and less strained and my time improved drastically.
Today run was a total of 3.12 miles, done in 52 min, making my average 16:41 per mile.
HOORAY!
Today told me that I'm good to run this 5k in a couple of weeks. Now that I know my secret, I can apply and get the miles down.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Weight 206.2
Friday brought a walk to school, 20 min of active and 40 min of Just Dance
Today was a run day, 20 min straight, 1 min walk then 9 min to finish. Not sure of the distance as this was done at the park and my planned route was partially blocked.
Next week brings miles 2, 2.5, 2 & 3. Off we go!
Friday brought a walk to school, 20 min of active and 40 min of Just Dance
Today was a run day, 20 min straight, 1 min walk then 9 min to finish. Not sure of the distance as this was done at the park and my planned route was partially blocked.
Next week brings miles 2, 2.5, 2 & 3. Off we go!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Weight 206.6
Ran today for 35 min, 8 min then walking 1 min intervals.
Almost 2 miles with a avg pace of 18.11
Then I walked out of the house in the wrong shoes, had on my trainers instead of my runners. Didn't think it would be a huge difference once I noticed, but it was. ARGH!
It didn't help that the neighborhood is so freakin' hilly, made for a bad start to the run and my legs never seamed to warm up all the way. I swear it felt like I had 10lbs weights on both my ankles.
So blah, hoping Sat's run is better.
Also walked Cody to school and did 20 min Active routine. One more week on medium level then starting the 30 day challenge at hard, which actually takes me 5 weeks to finish the way I schedule it in.
Biggest Loser 2 is starting on the 26th on my mommy board, so I need to find the $20 to anti up for that, it's been a good motivator, hopefully I can stick to the plan better the second time around.
Ran today for 35 min, 8 min then walking 1 min intervals.
Almost 2 miles with a avg pace of 18.11
Then I walked out of the house in the wrong shoes, had on my trainers instead of my runners. Didn't think it would be a huge difference once I noticed, but it was. ARGH!
It didn't help that the neighborhood is so freakin' hilly, made for a bad start to the run and my legs never seamed to warm up all the way. I swear it felt like I had 10lbs weights on both my ankles.
So blah, hoping Sat's run is better.
Also walked Cody to school and did 20 min Active routine. One more week on medium level then starting the 30 day challenge at hard, which actually takes me 5 weeks to finish the way I schedule it in.
Biggest Loser 2 is starting on the 26th on my mommy board, so I need to find the $20 to anti up for that, it's been a good motivator, hopefully I can stick to the plan better the second time around.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Weight: 205.8
Ran 35 min: 1/2 way to school, then finished off the almost 2 mile loop with Tyler.
Active for 20 min
Field trip today, so the running had to get done this morning, first thing. Hoping to see where I am on Thursday with another 35 min run before this weekends 20 min straight running, then 10 min more after a 1 min walk.
Ran 35 min: 1/2 way to school, then finished off the almost 2 mile loop with Tyler.
Active for 20 min
Field trip today, so the running had to get done this morning, first thing. Hoping to see where I am on Thursday with another 35 min run before this weekends 20 min straight running, then 10 min more after a 1 min walk.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
March 13th
Weight: 206.8
Today I ran for 35 min per my training schedule, this computed out to be 1.99 miles, average pace being 17.36.
Improving every run!
Food will be on track today, I just can't let myself gain a ton over the weekend.
Today I ran for 35 min per my training schedule, this computed out to be 1.99 miles, average pace being 17.36.
Improving every run!
Food will be on track today, I just can't let myself gain a ton over the weekend.
Welcome!
This is my journal as I go through my running journey. Learning to run, getting faster, and going the distance. As I go through this process my secondary goal is to lose this weight that's wearing me down.
So follow along and help me enjoy the ride!
This years running goals:
April 11th: Sac. Zoo Zoom 5K
June 6th: Nike Women's Festival 5K
July 3rd: Folsom or Sacramento Firecracker 10K
September 12th: Sacramento Buffalo Stampede 10 miler
October 3rd: Sacramento "Cow Town"(name is changing) 1/2 marathon
November 7th: Apple Hill Harvest Run~not sure what distance yet 3.5 or 8.5 mile
November 25th: Run to Feed the Hungry 10K
January 2011: ALS Association- Roseville 10K
As I've said before, it's doable. It's not going to be quick, but it can be done.
So follow along and help me enjoy the ride!
This years running goals:
April 11th: Sac. Zoo Zoom 5K
June 6th: Nike Women's Festival 5K
July 3rd: Folsom or Sacramento Firecracker 10K
September 12th: Sacramento Buffalo Stampede 10 miler
October 3rd: Sacramento "Cow Town"(name is changing) 1/2 marathon
November 7th: Apple Hill Harvest Run~not sure what distance yet 3.5 or 8.5 mile
November 25th: Run to Feed the Hungry 10K
January 2011: ALS Association- Roseville 10K
As I've said before, it's doable. It's not going to be quick, but it can be done.
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