I hadn't ran in 2 weeks, until tonight. Snow and ice had surprisingly showed up and a few runs were canceled. Then the holidays arrived and I missed a run or two due to that. I was a little nervous about having the energy to run the 4.5 miles tonight.
The first couple miles were easy. I think a slice of disappointment from earlier in the day was propelling me along, each step of the way. It was almost effortless. And it felt great! It was great to see friends, to step into rhythm, and to feel like part of a team. Even if I was (and always am) one of the rear runners.
The second half of the run was a little harder. The cold seemed to slice my lungs and make it harder to breathe. We were running some back streets without much lighting so the training director was driving around slowly, shining her lights and making sure we all made it back safely. She had some water that she handed me which really helped.
Tonight was a good run!
Two friends and I have been asked to coach the next 5K group. I think I'm going to sit out on the coaching part, for now, but we were all kinda pleased that they asked us. We've come a few miles since joining the training this summer. I want to focus on my own running a little more before coaching.
Tonight we were given our shirts and socks, freebies from the program. That was pretty exciting. I definitely needed more socks and the shirt will come in handy too. Its a good feeling when you're handed a shirt you've literally earned by running your miles.
What about you? Anyone else out there running and reading this little blog?
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The last week
Okay, last Tuesday was group run. We did 3 1/2 miles from FF down 127, turned between the hospitality house and hospital and then ran to the "bank" corner. The neat thing was running with Carrie (FF trainer). She really helped me pace the hills and make it to the top.
Wednesday I did a couple miles on the treadmill.
Thursday... hmmm... I walked through the airport (SLACKER!).
Friday... hmmm.... I didn't walk anywhere (BIG SLACKER!).
Saturday.... no comment.
Sunday, I walked through the airport again. ;-)
Monday was a no-go.
Tonight was group run again. Brandee was back after missing a few runs. She's close to my age and we have a similar pace so it's always fun to run together. We tried focusing on the hills again today and were mostly successful. We might be slow, but up we go!
Wednesday I did a couple miles on the treadmill.
Thursday... hmmm... I walked through the airport (SLACKER!).
Friday... hmmm.... I didn't walk anywhere (BIG SLACKER!).
Saturday.... no comment.
Sunday, I walked through the airport again. ;-)
Monday was a no-go.
Tonight was group run again. Brandee was back after missing a few runs. She's close to my age and we have a similar pace so it's always fun to run together. We tried focusing on the hills again today and were mostly successful. We might be slow, but up we go!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Rough Run
Saturday, 11/21/09 was a rough run for me. We did 4 miles, down 4th street again. From Fleet Feet to the railroad tracks and back. I hadn't ran for a week. The 7 days between was busy with work travel and I don't even remember what else.
This week I vowed to stay more on track. I went to the gym tonight and did 3 1/2 miles on the elliptical. Hope that makes me more prepared for tomorrow's group run.
Later
This week I vowed to stay more on track. I went to the gym tonight and did 3 1/2 miles on the elliptical. Hope that makes me more prepared for tomorrow's group run.
Later
Sunday, November 15, 2009
5K to 10K. Double-fun?!?
Late summer of 09 I joined a No Boundaries program through Fleet Feet and started training for a 5K. Twelve weeks later I crossed the finish line in 39:39. Not a great time, but I FINISHED!
Two weeks later I signed up for a 10K, also through Fleet Feet.
I've been training for about 2 weeks now. 10 weeks to go until I (hopefully) cross the finish line again. Double the distance, will it be double-fun?!
I wish I would have blogged during my 5K training. I hope to post at least once a week on this so I don't regret not blogging the 10K.
Saturday (11/14) we ran 3.5 miles. Weather was pretty good. There were lots of hills, ups and downs, on our route which I hadn't ran before. I didn't push myself like I did Tuesday (in the rain) but it was still a decent run.
With each new sport comes a new reason to shop. Maybe that's why I'm still training. ha! Tuesday was a cold, wet day. I splurged and bought the Under Armor cold gear pants I'd been eying at Dick's. I think it was a worthy investment (do you hear the reassuring tone?). I was super glad to have them because the moisture wicking material kept my legs dry and warm even while the rain was pouring.
Check back in later this week to see if I'm following the training program.
Two weeks later I signed up for a 10K, also through Fleet Feet.
I've been training for about 2 weeks now. 10 weeks to go until I (hopefully) cross the finish line again. Double the distance, will it be double-fun?!
I wish I would have blogged during my 5K training. I hope to post at least once a week on this so I don't regret not blogging the 10K.
Saturday (11/14) we ran 3.5 miles. Weather was pretty good. There were lots of hills, ups and downs, on our route which I hadn't ran before. I didn't push myself like I did Tuesday (in the rain) but it was still a decent run.
With each new sport comes a new reason to shop. Maybe that's why I'm still training. ha! Tuesday was a cold, wet day. I splurged and bought the Under Armor cold gear pants I'd been eying at Dick's. I think it was a worthy investment (do you hear the reassuring tone?). I was super glad to have them because the moisture wicking material kept my legs dry and warm even while the rain was pouring.
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