| Location: La Porte,In,USA Member Since: Apr 27, 2008 Gender: Female Goal Type: Boston Qualifier Running Accomplishments: 2008 = 10 races, 3 PR's, 1 first place in age division
I started running in 2006 at age 38/39. I figured the best way to kick the smoking habit for good was to sign up for a marathon. (I tend to be alittle extreme)
My first full marathon was the Chicago Marathon 2006 (cold, rainy year) 5:00
Full Marathons: Chicago, Kentucky Derby
Half Marathons: Indy, Chicago Distance Classic (3 times cool medal), Holy Half (Notre Dame), IU's Inaugural, Joker's Wild (St Louis), Oak Brook Half (ugly medal),Valparaiso Mini, Flying Pig, Virginia Beach Rock N Roll Times ranging from 2:30 to 2:00.
Short-Term Running Goals: I really would like to qualify for Boston in 2009.
Personal: I'm married to an incredible guy, Brian for 20 years (21 in May)!! We have an amazing 17 year old (soon to be 18) daughter, Heather. The two are my support system and cheerleaders. Favorite Blogs: |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 639.05 | 129.30 | 768.35 |
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Siberian Express Trail Run(Danville, IL) (7.5 Miles) 00:01:24 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 7.50 | 7.50 |
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Holy Half (Notre Dame) (13.1 Miles) 01:59:59 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 13.10 | 13.10 |
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Kentucky Derby Marathon (26.2 Miles) 04:34:17 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 26.20 | 26.20 |
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Marathon Yesterday. Recover bike ride a.m. 2 mile easy, p.m. 5 mile easy. Extreme soreness in quads |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
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a.m. treadmill 2 miles
Bike 2.5 miles
Weight Train: shoulders, biceps, 1 tricep, abductor, adductor, back and 1 ab |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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a.m. To Long lane and back 24:05 12:10/11:55
WT: Back and Abs |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| a.m. calves are stiff 2 miles outside |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| a.m. 60 degrees, wind 21-29 mph. Did 18th street loop |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| a.m. school block |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| a.m. Bike ride 5.5 miles ave speed 13 mph having back tension pain |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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Very slow run around the lake. My back is better but sore |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| a.m. bike ride 4 mile |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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a.m. Rode bike to work 6 miles 34 minutes
afternoon Rode bike back home 6 miles 34 minutes |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.40 | 0.00 | 7.40 |
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a.m. Ran to Kingsbury baseball diamond and back 4.3 miles 40 minutes
p.m. Walked around Lake 3.1 mile |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.30 | 0.00 | 5.30 |
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a.m. Bike 5.3 miles
p.m. speed work Brian on bike helping 5.3 |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
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a.m. Treadmill 1 mile
WTrain: Shoulders, biceps, triceps, Abductor, Adductor, stretch |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
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a.m. Bike 2 mile
p.m. Ran a faster pace than usual w Greg, Jen, Rick and Dale. 6 mile |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.30 | 0.00 | 5.30 |
| a.m. 250S and back 5.3 miles 49:49 |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
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A.M. Ran 6.2 miles 1 hour 2 minutes. Started off extremely slow, felt better after 2-3 miles finished strong. Could have kept running if I didnt have to get ready for work.
Lunch: Weight Train: Shoulder, Abductor,Adductor
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
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A.M. Bike approx. 4.5 miles 23:31
Lunch Weight Train: Back and 1 set leg curl just getting back into weight training legs, plan to take it easy.
P.M. I've just recently started speed training with my husband coaching from his bike along side. This evening was feeling sore enough decided to skip the workout. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.10 | 0.00 | 3.10 |
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A.M. Couldnt get out of bed in time. 5 am comes pretty early
P.M. Ran a 5k route around the lake with my friend and new runner Kelly. Hamstrings are alittle tender. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Ran with my more experienced runners tonight. Took a while to warm up but the rolling hills of Rolling Prairie helped. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.50 | 0.00 | 10.50 |
| Ran with Greg, Jen & Rick in my territory (flat land). Finally starting to get some warm weather but what a difference it is with the running. I'm glad they met at my house because I wasn't feeling 100% this morning and probably would have skipped out. I took a couple walk breaks and held back alittle. Afterwards it always feels so great. My pool is still extremely cold so I dipped my legs in knee high and took a 20 minute ice bath. My calves have really been sore lately, not sure what's going on. It's hard to decide if I should block it or back off. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.10 | 0.00 | 3.10 |
| Ran around Lake w Kelly. I wish I would have had more time to go another loop. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.50 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
| Walked with 2 non-running friends in the hills of Alabama. Atleast it was some form of exercise. Although I could have covered more ground by myself. It was nice to have the company and they tried their best. I would have dropped them off and started running but we had a time restraint. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Walked/slow run with a non-running friend in the hills of Alabama. It was very warm and humid. We didnt have much time but managed to squeeze it in. I hope this will help kick start her into exercising again. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Tonight was a walk/run mix with more walking than running. I was on a motorcycle traveling back from Alabama to Indiana for 15 hours yesterday. It was a long day and no time to exercise so I needed to do something. Plus got new shoes including switching brands so thought I break them in easy. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.10 | 0.00 | 3.10 |
| Ran around the lake w Jen. It turned really hot and humid today. We stopped at one time around (3.1 mi). The weather goes from one extent to the other. No transition time for body to adjust. Grrrr |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.50 | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| What a great day for a run! I tried pushing my pace alittle. Here's the results: 1.5 miles = 10:58 approx a 1 minute rest (walked in circles) then return was at a slightly slower pace 1.5 miles 11:52. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
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Ran w Jen flat route. Today was definately work. No aches and pains. Just the thick air. I told her about this blog, because she'd like to qualify for Boston too (just missed it her first time around). Hot/Humid/Windy
I may go back out tonight when it cools down. (Now there's severe thunderstorms moving through will have to wait and see)
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| a.m. To Long Lane & back. 3 mi 26:35. I felt good could have ran further if I would have got outside earlier. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
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a.m. walk to 150W (1/8 mi) Run to 250S and back home. Total 5.25 mi 51:22
p.m. bike ride w Brian 3.5 miles |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
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a.m. Bike 7 mi 30:31 (good for me)
p.m. Ran around lake twice with Kelly. What a great run! Thanks Kelly. 6 mi |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| Ran with Jen after work. 88 degrees and what felt like 100 mile an hour winds for a third of the adventure. Felt like I was running in place. But chunked away and managed to get the miles in. Jens a faster runner which is great because I think it'll help me speed up. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
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School Block walk very little run 4 miles. Then 2 additional miles w Brian to watch my stride/posture. School block was meant to be a run but couldnt get my legs to go. Sharp pain in left calf and lower back of right leg going from calf to ankle. Not sure what's going on. I've had 3 days off, warmed up with 1 mile walk (unusual for me), light stretching after warm up, did not even have the chance to run fast, weather was cool. No soreness when I walked except the broken spirits. After the 4 mile *walk*, was home approx. 15 minutes went back out with Brian to explain/demonstrate what was going on and actually felt alittle better and was able to slowly run. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Kesling Park Track: walk .25 run 1.75 walk 1. Still having issues with stomach/leg pain. Better than last night |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| It felt great to be back out in Rolling Prairie. Ran w Greg & Rick & Jen. I slowed my pace and actually enjoyed to run (it also helped not to have the pains I've been having). Even though I was the last one to come in it was one of the best runs I've had in a long time and someone has to be last. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.50 | 0.00 | 6.50 |
| Greg, Jen & I ran in Rolling Prairie. Jen already had 8 miles in her (good job Jen!!). Ran between 6 1/2 and 7 miles. Felt really good, whatever funk I was in may be over. Yay!!! |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Ran from the gym home. 5 miles flat land. Felt great. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
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a.m. Beautiful morning... ran to Long Lane and back. Great run. Plan to run after work tonight.
p.m. Ran school block, encountered another dog. It's aggrevating, this is my third route I'll have to change or be skiddish. They never bothered me until recently one bit me and put a hole in my pants when I was biking. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
| Ran around lake with Kelly twice ;). Very humid but felt great. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Ran to Long lane and back before we take off on another motorcycle trip. Everyone is meeting here at 6:30 am, wasnt going to run but now I'm glad I did. It's 6:45 nobody is here yet |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Was in W Virginia on a motorcycle trip. This is estimated. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| Traveled home today on motorcycle so alittle sore. Started off just going to walk...did 2.25 miles on treadmill at incline vary from 1.5 to 7.5, 4.2 mph. Couldn't stay focused thinking of all the stuff I should be doing, (like unpacking, getting ready for work tomorrow etc). Brian decided to go to gym to workout, I went along and ran home 5 miles. Felt Great... not sure why it took me so long to get in the mood to run. Really glad I did. Felt like I accomplished something today. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.20 | 0.00 | 6.20 |
| 2 loops around lake w Kelly |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| Walked 3 mi RP. Ran 5 with the group (Greg, Jen & Rick) |
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Joker Wild St Louis, MO (13.1 Miles) 02:08:23 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 13.10 | 13.10 |
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Joker's Wild Half Marathon, St Louis. Clock time: 2:08:23. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Ran w Brian along side me on bike. Easy pace, alittle stiff not to bad |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.25 | 0.00 | 8.25 |
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a.m. Ran to 250 S and back 5.25 mile
p.m. Weight Train upper body (Shoulders, Back, Biceps). Walked partially home from gym 3 miles. Legs are really tight. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| p.m. Bike 7 miles 30 mins |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Ran in Rolling Prairie with Greg. Great Run!! |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| Ran w Greg out by my house (flat ground). Awesome run, hot but felt great. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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a.m. Bike 5.25 miles
p.m. Rollerbladed with daughter 3.25 miles |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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a.m. Ran to Long Lane & back, got around to late to go any further 3 miles
p.m. Swam for about an hour, waiting for it to cool down outside. Made dinner and now lost interest in going back out. Grrr
Ok...went out for 2 more miles w Brian along side on bike. (Heather was bringing home ice cream) |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.40 | 3.60 | 8.00 |
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a.m. Warm up .2 mi, Fast Run 3.6 Cool down .2 mi
p.m. Ran slow w Brian on bike 4 mi |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.50 | 0.00 | 5.50 |
| p.m. In R.Prairie w Greg and Jen |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Ran to Long Lane & back next to Brian on bike. Felt like alot of work. But glad I got my butt out the door. Company didnt leave til 7:30 so it was later than I like to run. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.10 | 3.10 | 6.20 |
| Ran around lake w Kelly one lap. Then once again on my own. Felt great! |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Rolling Prairie with Greg, Jen and Rick |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| p.m. To Long lane and back before going out to dinner (pizza) |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rode bike to work 6.5 miles..... rode home 6.5 = 13 miles |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| Ran Rolling Prairie 83 degrees w Greg, Jen & Rick. 10 miles felt like alot more. Pretty much wiped out when done. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| a.m. School Block 4 mi. I woke up tired but felt great once I got going. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.10 | 0.00 | 3.10 |
| Ran around lake with Kelly & Brandy. Took my time, saving up for the race Saturday. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.50 | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Ok, well the fast miles were actually medium to fast. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| Triathlon - team ... 3.4 miles 29 minutes. Great for me!!! |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
| Ran 18th Street 10 mile loop with Greg. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
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Rolling Prairie with Greg, Jen and Rick |
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Chicago Distance Classic (13.1 Miles) 02:05:38 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 13.10 | 13.10 |
| Chicago Distance Classic (my 3rd year) The weather was incredible. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
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a.m. walked with dog 1.5 mile
p.m. Went to gym, did 1 mile on bike, 5 minutes on eliptical. Weight trained: Shoulders and abductor/adductor.
Legs are alittle tight today.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.50 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
| Walk 1/2 Ran slow 1/2 with Red (dog) | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Ran home from gym. Seemed quicker than usual & leg muscles feel it, didnt have my watch so I timed by songs on ipod (added all minutes per song = 40:48). That's great for me. Im going to change setting from slow miles to fast miles. :) | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 10.00 | 0.00 | 10.00 |
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Ran 18th Street loop with Jen. Felt like a faster pace, didnt wear a watch but think it was in approximately 90 minutes.
This weeks weekday goal is 5 miles a day. Week Goal total: 35 | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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a.m. Ran w Red (my newly adopted dog). Nice easy pace. Approx. 10 minute mile. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| p.m. Ran from gym. My intentions were to run 2.5 miles at an easy pace, then tempo run 2.5 - couldn't focus on what I set out todo so I just ran medium/quick. 5 miles 46:13 |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.75 | 0.00 | 7.75 |
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a.m. Ran about three-quarter of a mile with Red. Then dropped him off at house went backout for 2.25 = 3 mile. Plan to run after work with Kelly.
p.m. ok. Kelly and I had too much to catch up on and we're not good enough to run and talk so we decided to walk and talk. Medium pace. 4.75 miles | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Rough 5 miles. Not sure what happened, the air was thick, couldnt catch my breath, but made it through. Ran with Greg, Rick & Jen in Rolling Prairie. 5 felt like 15! | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 12.00 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| Ran w Jen in Rolling Prairie. 12 miles 2 hours even | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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a.m. Didn't get to run this morning. Red must of had something treed, he was off our property howling and carrying on. Since I don't know anything about hunting dogs, I just called and whistled (sort of). After about 25 minutes, I yelled "off", and it took another 5 before he was back in the yard. **Not a great way to start the morning, but I figured I must have needed the break from running. I am alittle sore from yesterdays run. So I guess I'll use the dog as my excuse for being lazy. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Today is 08/26/08 and MY BIRTHDAY ;). I want to run 8 miles. Since I'm kinda a numbers freak too.... 08 / 2 + 6/ 08. Oh well, anyway everthing's adding up to eight... except my age. (41) ouch. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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p.m. Ran Rolling Prairie with Greg, Jen and Rick. Didnt have much ambition when we started but felt great after we did it! Very humid. | |
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Oak Brook Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 02:08:31 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 13.10 | 13.10 |
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Ok, they finally posted the results. I just wanted to confirm with my watch before blogging.
Here's a breakdown of the race, (never seen mile marker 1,3, & 4)
Mile 1 & 2 = 17:18
Mile 3,4,5 = 28:08
Mile 6 = 9:30
Mile 7 = 10:28
Mile 8 = 9:46
Mile 9 = 10:13
Mile 10 = 10:43
Mile 11 = 10:30
Mile 12 = 10:20
Mile 13 = 11:33
It wasnt as hilly as they made it out to be but wasn't flat either. Nice combo. Jen ran it in 1:51. :) | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| a.m. Red and I went out for a slow run. He really didnt want to go....I had to tug him out of the garage, but once we hit the road he was fine. My ankle is sore almost like I sprained it. I'm not sure why, I haven't even twisted it. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| p.m. What a perfect night for a run. 65 degrees and rain .... downpour. I absolutely love running in the rain and splashing in the puddles. Ran in Rolling Prairie with Greg, Jen and Rick. Refreshing. We were completely soaked. Not sure how long it's going to take my shoes to dry out. It wasn't raining when I packed my clothes this morning, so I packed my new shoes (less than 100 miles on them). Grrrr | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
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a.m. Limited time, forced myself to get on treadmill .... walked 1 mile
p.m. Hit the gym, it's been awhile. WT: Shoulders Cardio: 20 minutes on Stepmill, 1 mile of treadmill hill program. My plan was to run home from gym (5 miles) - the cold downpour changed my mind, rode home with hubby. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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a.m. Treadmill - walk
p.m. Bike 4 miles and Fast paced walk/slow jog with Red 2 miles. He didnt seem to mind this time. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| A Big GooseEgg for any type of fitness today. Worked over 2 hours, Alot going on, which use to bug me when others use as an excuse. I just read Marion's blog and now I really feel like a slug. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
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Lunch : Walked about 2- 21/2 miles w Kelly. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| a.m. Ran w Red. He seemed interested in going this morning. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| p.m. Rode bike 10 miles 49 minutes |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.50 | 0.00 | 7.50 |
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a.m. walk/run w Red 2.25 miles. Red was less than enthusiatic to go but once I tugged him out of the garage... he was fine.
p.m. Walk/Ran with Kelly 5.3 miles through LaPorte. Ran up the overpass (our version of a bridge). Felt great. Just the confidence builder I needed. Saturday is a friend little competition at our local festival in a 5k against our 3 Edward Jones offices. | |
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American Red Cross Sunflower Fair 5k (3.1 Miles) 00:25:30, Place overall: 31, Place in age division: 1 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| YIPPEE!!!!!! I just got a PR and won 1st place in my age group.... turning 41 isn't so bad after all. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.75 | 0.00 | 3.75 |
| Went around the school block, I always thought it was 4 miles, I think it may be closer to 3.75 miles. Took Red (dog) with me, thought we'd just go for a nice walk, he acted like he wanted to run. So it turned into a slow run. We stopped a few times so I could cool him down with some water since his tongue was about to drag the ground. We finally made it back, he laid down and slept most of the day. Hope I didnt break him. Was planning on going out later for another round (by myself) and possibly some biking (bicycle) but instead took off with friends for a motorcycle ride to dinner. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.70 | 0.00 | 5.70 |
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a.m. walk/slow run w Red (more to help him loosen up than me) was running late for work so I couldnt go any further/longer. 3/4 mile
Lunch: Walked w Kelly and Mickie. Overpass/Clear Lake route 2.7 miles
p.m. Red acted like he wanted to go for a walk/run. So we took off til dark. 2 1/4 miles | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| p.m. Fast Paced walk with Brian (:hubby:) & Red (dog). | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kelly & I decided to change things up and do something different each Wednesday. Tonight we rode bikes 7.7 miles. It was getting dark and we wasn't prepared. No reflective gear, no lights. If it would have been our kids out there they probably would have been grounded. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 6.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 |
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Ran w Jen and Rick in Rolling Prairie. Dropped Rick off after 4 miles. Jen & I kept going, awesome night for a run. Some of the trees are starting to change color. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.75 | 0.00 | 3.75 |
| Ran w Red this morning. He seemed alittle sluggish, must not be feeling well so we took it easy. Crazy dog. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| a.m. Snuck out the front door to avoid Red seeing me and wanting to go. (or saundering out to follow me a little ways). I wanted to try a new route that I came up with (with the help of activetrainer.com). It was a 11 miles loop, well kinda a figure eight. I knew Red couldnt keep up or be able to make it so I had to be sneaky. The route was incredible. Just enough hills to give it a challenge, hardly any traffic, encountered only one house that had the dogs out. Perfect morning for a run. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
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a.m. Short run w Red. It was foggy & gloomy. 2.25 miles
p.m. Ran to the gym to catch a ride home with Brian, only to discover he left already. So gave him a call and started back home. He picked me up less than a mile back. 5.75 miles | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| p.m. Probably shouldnt even count this one. Had to take Red out for walk/run, he was cooped up all day in the garage, I felt bad. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| pm Walk/Run with Kelly. Walked first two approx. 4 mph so we could talk, ran last two. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| am. Ran w Jen the same route as last week. 1:51:52 It was just as great as last time around. I'm anxious for the leaves to change color, that will make it absolutely beautiful!! I've been so busy this last week, I didnt realize Wednesday was the last time I ran. Grrr. Heather's high school homecoming week is over, so I'll have more time for myself. It's always stressful for her to balance homework (honors), cheerleading, competition, and the nightly activities during homecoming. This year especially since she's a senior, so I tried to help out as much as I can. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
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a.m. Walked/Ran w Red 1 mile
p.m. Weight Trained - Shoulders. Also played Wii Fit for 40 minutes - I know it doesnt really count but it was fun and I did move |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Goose egg as far as running however I did squeeze in some weight training.
Deadlifts, 1/2 hour step aerobics |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| a.m. Dreadmill, didnt want to take the time to match, put my contacts in or worry about my hair so I headed to the weight room in the basement. It was fine since I was very limited on time and it was still pitch dark outside. p.m. Went to gym with Brian. Weight Trained- Back, 15 minutes on Stepmill Prog 1 Level 6. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.50 | 4.00 | 6.50 |
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a.m. treadmill 1/2 mile walk, 2 mile run
p.m. Met up with Jen and Rick then ran at Rolling Prairie. 4 miles Stressful day at work, I ran off some steam and lead the pack this time. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
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a.m. Treadmill walk 1 mile. It's all I had time for. I have a cold that came on yesterday morning and has hit me like a ton of bricks. Good thing I'm not running the Chicago Marathon this year.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
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I think I ran 2 miles. Trying to catch up on my bloggin. Minds kinda foggy |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.75 | 0.00 | 8.75 |
| a.m. Ran w Jen. Had to go at a slower pace and walked a few times. This cold's kickin my butt! Actually felt better while running - broke alot of the snot up. Ewww. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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a.m. 1.2 miles w Red, he was more work than fun today. I pretty much had to tug him along.
p.m. 3.8 miles (school block) w Brian along side on bike. I conned him into going with me because I knew I'd cut it short otherwise. Feeling kinda wore down from a cold.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| p.m. Gym treadmill 2 felt like 20! Also Weight Train : back & biceps | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Rolling Prairie ?? |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| Ran in town (La Porte) w Jen |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.25 | 0.00 | 4.25 |
| Run La Porte w Kelly |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Ran w Jen by my house |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Lake Run w Jen |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Kesling run w Kelly |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Rolling Prairie ran w Greg, Jen and Rick | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
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Ran at Kesling Park track. Splits as follows:
Mile 1: 1/4 each 2:43, 2:18, 2:08, 1:53 = 9:02
Mile 2: 1:59, 2:03, 1:59, 1:48 = 7:49
Mile 3: 2:37, 2:14, 2:12, 1:54 = 8:57 | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.75 | 0.00 | 3.75 |
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WOOHOO!!! I did it. I finally accomplished running 6 out of 7 days. Not my goal mileage each time but felt good.
School Block by myself:
7/8 mi = 7:46
1 mi = 8:48
7/8 mi = 6:45
1 mi = 8:28
1/8 mi = :57
I wasn't trying for speed. Just ran and tapped my lap button at every turn.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Ran out by my house w Greg and Jen. The leaves are beautiful!! Trying for 6 out 7 days again this week. Trying to plan ahead because I know Wednesday is going to be a morning run since Heather has athletic awards night after I get off work. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.50 | 0.00 | 2.50 |
| Walked w Kelly on lunch hour approx. 40-45 minutes |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.75 | 0.00 | 3.75 |
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p.m. (dark) School Black. Not sure how I did it but conned my daughter Heather in riding her bike along side me. It was great, we chatted away and soon was done. Here's the stats:
7/8 mi 8:38
1 mi 9:36
3/4 mi 6:48
1 mi 9:17
1/8 mi 1:00 |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.75 | 0.00 | 3.75 |
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a.m. School Block (on my own this time). I'd take Red (dog) but I think he needs his nails clipped and I'm clueless of how to do it. (yuk). Anyway...
7/8 9:05
1 9:31
3/4 7:08
1 8:48
1/8 :59 |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| p.m. Ran in Rolling Prairie with Greg. 60 degrees and rainy. Nice run. Didn't get overheated. yippee!!! |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Goose egg due to lack of planning! My daughter was cheering at her last high school sectional football game. Thought I'd have enough time after work to get a couple miles in only to find out the game was further away that I'd thought. So tonight is family night. :) |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.75 | 0.00 | 3.75 |
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late morning. School block by myself. I'm kinda liking this little route and keeping track of my time even though I'm just running as my body feels like it wants to go. I like running with others but this is a nice breather not having to push my pace in fear that I'll slow them down. Although running with my small group has helped me speed up.
7/8 9:16
1 9:43
3/4 7:03
1 9:14
1/8 1:01
**I've accomplished my second week of running 6 days. (Well Monday wasnt running but it was mileage) | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 11.00 | 0.00 | 11.00 |
| Airport to Dale's house with Greg, Jen, Dale and Ryan. Cold damp morning. Great run!! | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Day off. Spent day with Brian and Heather on a college visit at Butler University. I'm tired. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.25 | 0.00 | 5.25 |
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p.m. ran w Kelly. The best run I/we've had in a long time. cool and drizzle rain. (the best for us). We didnt realize how far we went until after we retraced our route. AWESOME |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| p.m. Run in Rolling Prairie with Greg, Jen and Rick. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 13.20 | 0.00 | 13.20 |
| Ran w Greg & Jen. Started at airport (by Kingsbury) , zigzagged through town (La Porte) and ended at Greg's (Rolling Prairie) . | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 3.00 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Treadmill at home 1 walk 2 run |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
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Treadmill |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.30 | 0.00 | 5.30 |
| Run w Kelly in town (LaPorte) 41 degrees |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 8.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 |
| Treadmill at gym. (not to bad) |
| | Race: |
Zoy! Revenge (7 Miles) 01:00:00 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 |
| I'm not really sure on time and it's not posted yet. Race was awesome. Took place at Warren Dunes in Sawyer Michigan. The sand/snow dunes were crazy fun. A few were so steep that you couldn't even walk down had to drop and slide on your bum. Ran with Greg. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.00 | 0.00 | 9.00 |
| Ran from Hailmann School in LaPorte to Greg's house in Rolling Prairie. With Greg & Jen. |
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Pumpkin Plod Highland, Indiana (6 Miles) 51:22:00, Place in age division: 5 | | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
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Good time for me. Ran with Greg and Rick | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 9.50 | 0.00 | 9.50 |
| Ran through country with Greg and Jen. Cold and breezy. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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I think I may have a tibia stress fracture. I've be fighting a pain in a very distinct place for atleast a couple of months. Havent said anything to anyone because I don't want to quit running. But it has come to the point where I may have to take some time off so I can train hard at the beginning of the year for a spring marathon. I'm debating on going to the doctor or just diagnosing myself. I really don't like spending money at a doctor's office when they're going to tell me something I'm pretty sure I know....but I'd hate to take the time off from running for something that may not exist (although it seems very real). I'm driving my family nuts because I finally told them what I thought was wrong and that I was going to take the month of December off only from running, (I'm scared of gaining weight and/or losing my fitness level). Yesterday (Monday- I forgot Im catching up on blogging) I could cry at the drop of a hat because I made the decision. Day 2 (Tuesday) I'm back to the denial stage. Maybe it's all in my head. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Well I did it. I called and got an appt with the sports medicine doctor for Monday. Decided along with the persuation of a couple of friends its better to know what exactly is wrong. That way I won't be questioning my decision for 4 weeks. Makes sense. Just hate to spend the money.
Went to a Powercut class tonight with Kelly. It was fun, made me realise how much strength I've lost since I haven't been strength training (5 days a week like I used to). The class didn't bring my heartrate up but it did tax my muscles.
I'm feeling antsy. It's going to be a loonnnnggg wait til Monday. Actually I might get on the gazelle for a while.
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| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 minutes on bike at gym. Yuk. I got on the elliptical for a couple minutes, got busted by hubby. Just wanted to see if it would cause any discomfort. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| I'm pretty sure this is the most pathetic week of miles I've had since I started running. 2 more days til I find out if I really have to take it easy. Say a little prayer for me. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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*** NOT A STRESS FRACTURE WOOHOO***
Went to the doctor today, everything pinpointed to a stress fracture except the x-ray. He said with it being a couple months it should have shown on x-ray if there was one. He reviewed my running log (thanks to this blog it was easy to print and have ready). I also need new shoes. For some reason I can only get about 300-350 miles out of a pair.
Bottom line, treating like a shin splint, ice massage, anti-inflamatory, cross train. Ease back into running, keep up cardio through biking, pool running, eliptical. Next appt 4 wks unless pain is gone.
So here's my plan: Tues- walk on treadmill Wed- Powercut class Thurs - Run with friends (or attempt) . | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| I got on the treadmill with a 3 mile goal in mind. Made it one mile (walking). Pretty sore, tried relieving pressure by holding myself up on sidebars to try to run. I may try again later wanted to let everyone know the update. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| p.m. Powercut class with Kelly. Awesome total body weight training. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.50 | 0.00 | 4.50 |
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a.m. Weight Train: Shoulders & Abs
p.m. *RAN w Jen in town. Yes, that's right..... I ran 4.5 miles. It was a slower pace but I don't care. I was really scared that my leg wasnt ready. I had a little discomfort but not unbearable. As soon as I get down here I'm going to make dinner then ice. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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I felt pretty good after last nights run. I did make sure to ice.
Weight Trained w the guys. Biceps & Triceps. Then off to the high school basketball game to watch our daughter cheer and her boyfriend play. Fun times!!! |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
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a.m. Ran in Rolling Prairie w Greg and Jen. It was cold, rainy, windy with ice on the roads. YUK! Felt like a huge accomplish to get done. Went home and iced. (i'm typing in past tense because I'm trying to play catch up on my entries) |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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Zero "Running miles" but I did do this:
a.m. Weight Train Shoulders and Abs
p.m. At gym: 20 minutes on bike (boring)
20 minutes on StairMaster Program 1 Level 6 78 flights
8 minutes on Eliptical (got hungry, hubby was done lifting so went home and made supper) |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.40 | 0.00 | 4.40 |
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a.m. 9 degrees, no wind, no snow on roads. It was a great run this morning **CRISP**
40:10:00. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.60 | 0.00 | 4.60 |
| a.m. Heat Wave 22 degrees this morning!! p.m. Powercut class with Kelly. Wow that's work. Feels great when you're done. :) | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 2.25 | 0.00 | 2.25 |
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a.m. We were suppose to get either an ice storm or lake effect snow this afternoon so I decided to get atleast a couple miles in before work just in case. I would have done more but I wasn't so organized this morning.
p.m. Nothing happened weather wise... or any more running. I'll hit it again in the morning. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.50 | 0.00 | 5.50 |
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**All on treadmill** yuk
a.m. walk 2 miles - 30 minutes
p.m. combo walk/slow run 3.5
Not the most motivating workout but atleast I forced myself to get on. Iced afterward. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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p.m. 27 degrees snow/sleet mix. (That's always fun). Decided to try to run to gym (5 mi) and ride home with Brian. Traffic vs. Treadmill. It wasn't to bad, only had to hit the snowbank once and it was when I got to town. Apparently the lady couldn't get the concept that there might be something ahead since the 3 cars ahead of her moved to the other lane.
Anyway, I made it to the gym. Brian wasnt done lifting so I hit the bike for 1.25 miles. Good enough. Came home and iced. My leg's pretty sore. Grrr | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| after lunch Christmas run. Ran the school block with a little add on to make the 4 miles. I'm so excited, my hubby and daughter got me a Garmin Forerunner for Christmas. Although it hasnt got delivered yet. That's ok.... anticipation. They felt awful....it actually bothered them more than me. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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a.m. Treadmill .5 mi warm up walk 4 mile run .5 mi cool down. It wasnt to bad this morning. Heather was playing Wii so I had something to distract me.
p.m. Weight Trained w Brian biceps and triceps | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Treadmill |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| am Ran Rolling Prairie w Greg & Jen. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
| a.m. Treadmill. It was too dark and spooky outside. ;) |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 4.00 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Ran in town (La Porte) with Greg and Jen after work. |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 5.00 | 0.00 | 5.00 |
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Woohoo look at me go!!! (4 days down 2 togo)
a.m. Ran on treadmill. | |
| | Slow miles | Fast miles | Total Distance | | 639.05 | 129.30 | 768.35 |
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