training day number thirty-nine

this morning's run started at 5:30 am with a dense fog. it was beautiful and so special to be out with no traffic on the streets. for the first time on a morning run, i met another running prior to getting on the east duke trail. i have seen this runner before and she was shocked as was i to see another runner on main street so early in the morning. on the trail, there were more runners than i have ever seen but all were starting out as i was headed back from my turn around point. i used this as a time to imagine i was way out front in a race. :)

this run started with a dull pain in my right leg but as things warmed up, it mellowed out and i was able to run faster and without pain. so at this point, i am well on my way to having a 20+ mile week for the first time. fingers crossed

run:

duration:  1:02:07

distance:  5.45 mi (goal 5 miles)

pace: 11:24 min/mi 

calories: 784

weight: 179 lbs 

102 days to go

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training day number thirty-eight

i joined the 10 mile club today. it is so cool. progress is happening. i'm enjoying the runs because this workout is challenging but following what i am learning about running and myself, it gets better.

sunday as LRD works; especially working at the farmer's market on saturdays.  while i am writing this, i have run 10 miles, had a good breakfast, walked in the yard with the flowers after a great rain and chilled with a sunday cocktail. :)

on today's run i ate a granola bar after 7.5 miles with a quick drink of water. that helped. i tolerated eating and running okay. the knee was better but there were two times i felt i was not running in good form due to pain. once i changed it and pushed on, the pain eased.

after the run, i stretched on the duke st bridge and my legs were tight. wow. it is a crazy feeling of WTF just happened but then it's "i did that". :)

another plus for a early morning sunday run is there are very few folks about. i can run down the middle of deserted streets and enjoy the view. after the stretching and squats on the duke st bridge i went for a walk to the dbap. i also stretched a bit by the waterfall. the walk helped with the tight muscles and a walk is a must after these runs.

today's run is my recored for time; 2 hours. wow.

LRD = long run day

run:
duration:  2:05:22
distance:  10.32 mi (goal 10 miles)
pace: 12:09 min/mi 
calories: 1405

weight: 178 lbs 



104 days to go

training day number thirty-seven

pain is the name of the game. well not so much today but i was hesitant to push it still. i did a steady run but slower than usual. running slower feels like a failure so i was nursing my ego half of the time. it is interesting that after the first mile and getting a good stride, it feels great. i have to remember that when i don't feel like running.

i haven't had that feeling yet though and look forward to this exercise. it is so awesome once the distance is met i go, "wow, i just did that.":)

run:
duration:  1:07:45
distance:  5.75 mi (goal 4 miles)
pace: 11:47 min/mi 
calories: 802

weight: 182 lbs 

107 days to go 

training day number thirty-six

today's run was the first after my knee pain on my LRD. it was rough at first because i was so focused on it and i ran slow. i was having a hard time with my ego but i worked through it. by the time i got to 2 miles, i was more confident and running faster and by the end i was in a good form. i had pain all the way but it got better. i did some stretches at the end and 25 squats so the knee must be ok, i just have to get me some new shoes. i'll do that today or tomorrow.

run:
duration:  57:24:83
distance:  4.61 mi (goal 4 miles)
pace: 12:27 min/mi 
calories: 577

weight: 183 lbs 

109 days to go 

training day number thirty-five

i joined a club today; the 8 mile club. :) it's 8:00 am and i started today at 5:00 am. after washing up then a banana and a bottle of water, i headed out for my long run day (LRD). it was great until the last little bit. my right leg started to hurt slightly so i slowed down. once i crossed the 8 mile point, i stopped the run and walked the rest of the way home. there is no need to push it and cause a problem. i'll take it easy the rest of the day.

i really prefer running in the morning. i ran into 4 other runners this early morning run. two were shirtless like me and one sports bra. we were rocking it. !!!

cheers to a great week of living!

run:
duration:  1:34:34
distance:  8.17 mi (goal 8 miles)
pace: 11:34 min/mi 
calories: 1163

weight: 179 lbs 

111 days to go 

training day number thirty-four

i'm a runner. that feels good to say. when i started this training, sure i had run before but i wasn't a runner. now i am. i look forward to my training. i want to stay away from workouts that do not help me improve my running. i can't do the core workouts like i did on tuesday. i was sore and close to injury the next day. on today's run, i felt some pain i am certain was the result of some of the crazy exercises we did on tuesday. plus, i am not trying to get ripped. i just wanna run. :)

starting today i will continue my gym workouts with the bike, abs, stretches, etc but will not log them. i have passed my weight loss goal of 184 lbs. yes! i'm a runner. :)

today's run was great. i got up at 5:10 am and left out at 5:35 with only a couple of glasses of water for a quick breakfast. i had a late dinner and went to bed soon after. the goal today was 4 miles so i had enough fuel for this one. it was 75 degrees and the streets were deserted. i could run in the street on the asphalt instead of the sidewalks; i can tell the difference. no shirt; the sweat kept me cool. the run went great except for a dull pain in my right leg. this made me slow down to pay attention to each step to not cause further injury for about a quarter mile. i won't run again until sunday. i have eight miles to do then. :)

run:
duration:  50:03:00
distance:  4.63 mi (goal 4 miles)
pace: 10:49 min/mi 
calories: 685

weight: 183 lbs 

114 days to go 


thanks to my family and friends for the support. i love you.


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training day number thirty-three

i had another goal today and i made it. it's a work day but instead of running after work, i got up in enough time to run before work. the weather forecast was 97 degrees. i do not like running when it's that hot. so i got up at 5:00 am.

it is a good time to run for me. it is great to have the sunrise and i can run in the street instead of on sidewalks due to little traffic downtown. i can run with no shirt since i won't get burned from the sun and will stay cool from sweating.

i also signed up to take a gym class with some other guys and i did not enjoy that much. it was a dvd workout and it was crazy exercises i don't need to do. i'll go back to my routine for now. i may workout with those guys in the new gym once it opens. it would be cool to have a person leading the class other than a dvd. just saying...

gym: no bike today (see above) i missed my feeling of accomplishment

run:
duration:  46:52:00
distance:  4.50 mi (goal 4 miles)
pace: 10:25 min/mi 
calories: 675

weight: 180 lbs (wow)

116 days to go