Running Log:
3.124 miles - 45 min.
I just have no energy today...or this week for that matter. Today was the last day of Catholic Schools Week. We had a lot of dress up days and festivities that made me feel wiped out. My runs were just so-so this week. And I'm already looking at the busy weekend ahead.
However, with all that said, I managed to get all my runs in this week. I skipped Tuesday, but I made up for it with today's run. I'll definitely get good runs in on Saturday and Sunday because I want to finish up strong for the month.
I'm just feeling droopy. I've been fighting a half-hearted sore throat since Tuesday. I truly believe that running has kept me healthier than I have ever been. Even this little pesky throat thing isn't really that bad. It's just bothersome.
Tonight we are off to Evan's soccer party. Don't get me started on the fact that soccer season ended BEFORE THANKSGIVING! Just give the kid the trophy already. Okay. Venting over. Time to get the littlest Forcey.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Rough
Running Log:
3.6 miles - 49:32 min.
Today's run was rough. Really rough. I wanted to be sure to get my run done before heading to the Talent Show at school.
I hopped on the treadmill and ran for 11 minutes. Then I remembered that I wanted to call for information about two upcoming races. If I waited until I was done with my run, it would have been after 5. So I paused the treadmill and ran to make a quick call.
Got back on the treadmill. Ran for a bit, and then heard the phone ring. I told Evan to answer it. He did, but then I didn't hear anything else. I had to start yelling for Evan to come and tell me who it was and what they wanted. It was Eric calling to say he was on his way home. During this exchange I slowed the treadmill to a walk.
I asked Evan to get me my cell phone and realized it was 5. I had to pause the treadmill again to go get Hudson from daycare. I didn't know if my numbers would still be there when I got back, but I knew I had gone 2.5 miles at that point.
Ran to get Hudson, got back in the house, and finished up the last 1.1 miles of my workout. Rough, I tell ya. It just wasn't the run I had envisioned all day. I was so irritated with the interruptions and pauses that I was near tears at the end. Silly, but I just wanted to finish strong, and that wasn't happening.
Got my 3.6 done, took a fast shower, ate a fast dinner, and went to the Talent Show. There is some pretty good talent at my school! The 8th graders did the last act. It was a skit of American Idol. They had various students singing about the other teachers. One boy sang a song about me called, "The Junior High Blues." It was all about how I wanted to leave junior high and go back down to teach 3rd grade where I was before. (I don't want to do that...I love teaching junior high...but the song was hilarious!)
Yet another late night for the kids getting into bed. And now I need to put myself to bed. One more day of Catholic Schools Week. It's fun, but it needs to be done. I am helping with the Spelling Bee on Saturday, we have a birthday party on Saturday afternoon, and then maybe I can collapse.
3.6 miles - 49:32 min.
Today's run was rough. Really rough. I wanted to be sure to get my run done before heading to the Talent Show at school.
I hopped on the treadmill and ran for 11 minutes. Then I remembered that I wanted to call for information about two upcoming races. If I waited until I was done with my run, it would have been after 5. So I paused the treadmill and ran to make a quick call.
Got back on the treadmill. Ran for a bit, and then heard the phone ring. I told Evan to answer it. He did, but then I didn't hear anything else. I had to start yelling for Evan to come and tell me who it was and what they wanted. It was Eric calling to say he was on his way home. During this exchange I slowed the treadmill to a walk.
I asked Evan to get me my cell phone and realized it was 5. I had to pause the treadmill again to go get Hudson from daycare. I didn't know if my numbers would still be there when I got back, but I knew I had gone 2.5 miles at that point.
Ran to get Hudson, got back in the house, and finished up the last 1.1 miles of my workout. Rough, I tell ya. It just wasn't the run I had envisioned all day. I was so irritated with the interruptions and pauses that I was near tears at the end. Silly, but I just wanted to finish strong, and that wasn't happening.
Got my 3.6 done, took a fast shower, ate a fast dinner, and went to the Talent Show. There is some pretty good talent at my school! The 8th graders did the last act. It was a skit of American Idol. They had various students singing about the other teachers. One boy sang a song about me called, "The Junior High Blues." It was all about how I wanted to leave junior high and go back down to teach 3rd grade where I was before. (I don't want to do that...I love teaching junior high...but the song was hilarious!)
Yet another late night for the kids getting into bed. And now I need to put myself to bed. One more day of Catholic Schools Week. It's fun, but it needs to be done. I am helping with the Spelling Bee on Saturday, we have a birthday party on Saturday afternoon, and then maybe I can collapse.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Sleep is Important, Too
Running Log:
3.238 miles - 45 min.
We had a late night last night. I fully intended to come home and run. I even put my running clothes on. However, I just wasn't in the mood to run. I was in the mood to sleep.
I was just really tired, my throat was starting to hurt, and I felt weary. I figured I would truly benefit from a full 8 hours of sleep, and I was right. I was asleep before 9:45, and I felt so much better this morning.
As much as I hated missing my run, sometimes I need to listen to my body. I'll make up the run on Friday. I don't want to skip any days that are not a normal rest day because my mileage for January will be a bit shy of where I need it to be to reach 1,000 miles. I'm not worried, but I need to keep on track with my goals.
I came home and ran today. A good night's sleep made me feel much better all around.
3.238 miles - 45 min.
We had a late night last night. I fully intended to come home and run. I even put my running clothes on. However, I just wasn't in the mood to run. I was in the mood to sleep.
I was just really tired, my throat was starting to hurt, and I felt weary. I figured I would truly benefit from a full 8 hours of sleep, and I was right. I was asleep before 9:45, and I felt so much better this morning.
As much as I hated missing my run, sometimes I need to listen to my body. I'll make up the run on Friday. I don't want to skip any days that are not a normal rest day because my mileage for January will be a bit shy of where I need it to be to reach 1,000 miles. I'm not worried, but I need to keep on track with my goals.
I came home and ran today. A good night's sleep made me feel much better all around.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Proud
Running Log:
3.109 miles - 45 min.
I am still feeling pretty proud of myself for the 4 miles I ran yesterday. There is a part of me that wants to tell everyone that I see, and then there is a part of me that keeps it to myself because people don't always understand.
When I tell people at work that I ran 4 miles, they smile and give me congrats, but I can tell or they actually say something to the effect that they think running is crazy. Hey, I used to be one of those people who thought running was crazy. Sometimes I still do. But yesterday's run is what I am striving for. That feeling. That excitement of knowing I an conquering something hard. That high.
So, today I think I only told one person about my 4 miles. I really can't wait until I am able to tell people that I ran 10 miles, or 13.1, or 26.2. That will be pretty cool. Until then, I am pretty proud of my 4 on Sunday, my 3 today, and my 50-something for the month.
3.109 miles - 45 min.
I am still feeling pretty proud of myself for the 4 miles I ran yesterday. There is a part of me that wants to tell everyone that I see, and then there is a part of me that keeps it to myself because people don't always understand.
When I tell people at work that I ran 4 miles, they smile and give me congrats, but I can tell or they actually say something to the effect that they think running is crazy. Hey, I used to be one of those people who thought running was crazy. Sometimes I still do. But yesterday's run is what I am striving for. That feeling. That excitement of knowing I an conquering something hard. That high.
So, today I think I only told one person about my 4 miles. I really can't wait until I am able to tell people that I ran 10 miles, or 13.1, or 26.2. That will be pretty cool. Until then, I am pretty proud of my 4 on Sunday, my 3 today, and my 50-something for the month.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Feeling Good!
Running Log:
4.57 miles
Mile splits:
1 - 11:48
2 - 11:20
3 - 11:24
4 - 11:36
Total time minus walking - 46:11
11:31/mi pace
I set out to run 4 miles today, and I did it! There were a few bumps along the way, but I feel so great that I managed to accomplish moving that far!
Evan went with me on his bike. He was the source of the few bumps, but it was okay. My times are not completely accurate because my watch has the auto stop feature, and it stopped timing when I stopped running. This happened more than once. Evan's shoelace got caught on his pedal, the wind was in his eyes, he was mad that we were only going straight...you get the idea.
However, the good thing about stopping is that I seemed to be able to pick up the pace pretty rapidly when I'd had a few moments to rest. I also reloaded my favorite workout songs on my ipod so I had only peppy happy songs to trot along to. The Dixie Chicks kept me moving at a 10:45 pace! Not too shabby!
I figured I'd better start upping my long runs in terms of mileage rather than time if I ever want to complete a 1/2 marathon. If I focus on the miles, the speed will eventually come. It was a good run. I told Eric that I must have runner's high right now because I am practically giddy. It all just came together today. This is the feeling I crave.
4.57 miles
Mile splits:
1 - 11:48
2 - 11:20
3 - 11:24
4 - 11:36
Total time minus walking - 46:11
11:31/mi pace
I set out to run 4 miles today, and I did it! There were a few bumps along the way, but I feel so great that I managed to accomplish moving that far!
Evan went with me on his bike. He was the source of the few bumps, but it was okay. My times are not completely accurate because my watch has the auto stop feature, and it stopped timing when I stopped running. This happened more than once. Evan's shoelace got caught on his pedal, the wind was in his eyes, he was mad that we were only going straight...you get the idea.
However, the good thing about stopping is that I seemed to be able to pick up the pace pretty rapidly when I'd had a few moments to rest. I also reloaded my favorite workout songs on my ipod so I had only peppy happy songs to trot along to. The Dixie Chicks kept me moving at a 10:45 pace! Not too shabby!
I figured I'd better start upping my long runs in terms of mileage rather than time if I ever want to complete a 1/2 marathon. If I focus on the miles, the speed will eventually come. It was a good run. I told Eric that I must have runner's high right now because I am practically giddy. It all just came together today. This is the feeling I crave.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
New Week
Running Log:
3.124 miles - 45 min.
My interval run felt good tonight. I was tired at the end, but not winded and gasping for air. Strange as it may sound, I was doing math facts in my head to make the time go by faster. It's hard to multiply 16 times 13 in your head!
And why was I multiplying those specific numbers? Well, it is because in order to run the Disneyland 1/2 marathon, you have to maintain a 16 min per mile pace. I wanted to know how long the run would take if you ran it at that pace. Turns out it would take you 3 hours and 28 minutes. I didn't include the .1 mile. I can't do decimal math in my head! I know I can move faster than a 16 min. pace, but can I keep it up for 13 miles? I guess that is what training is for.
We have administered 4 doses out of 28 for Hudson's eyedrops. It is horrible to have to pin him down, pry open his eyes, and drop in the drops. It is a two-man job. He has started running from me when I get the dropper bottle. Poor Chicken.
3.124 miles - 45 min.
My interval run felt good tonight. I was tired at the end, but not winded and gasping for air. Strange as it may sound, I was doing math facts in my head to make the time go by faster. It's hard to multiply 16 times 13 in your head!
And why was I multiplying those specific numbers? Well, it is because in order to run the Disneyland 1/2 marathon, you have to maintain a 16 min per mile pace. I wanted to know how long the run would take if you ran it at that pace. Turns out it would take you 3 hours and 28 minutes. I didn't include the .1 mile. I can't do decimal math in my head! I know I can move faster than a 16 min. pace, but can I keep it up for 13 miles? I guess that is what training is for.
We have administered 4 doses out of 28 for Hudson's eyedrops. It is horrible to have to pin him down, pry open his eyes, and drop in the drops. It is a two-man job. He has started running from me when I get the dropper bottle. Poor Chicken.
Encouraged
Yesterday was my rest day, and I also got to spend a fun evening scrapbooking with my mom and a bunch of super fun ladies. We don't always get a lot of scrapbooking done, but we sure laugh and have a great time!
I was talking to my group about receiving my Garmin as an early Christmas present. I was also talking to them about the running related Bible verse that I want to have etched onto my Road ID bracelet. Another scrapper was working at a table behind us and hear the conversation.
She started asking me if I run, so I told her that yes, I have been running for about 5 months. She said to just keep at it. She told me she ran Boston a while back. I asked her if my 3 miles was ever going to get easier. Again, she said yes. Just keep at it!
For some reason, those few words helped tremendously! I am looking forward to my interval run later this afternoon.
On a sour note, my two-year-old woke up with an eye infection. Luckily, I got him into the doctor early this morning. He's now on antibiotics and eyedrops. Not the best way to start a Saturday morning, but at least he's on the mend. Poor little man.
I was talking to my group about receiving my Garmin as an early Christmas present. I was also talking to them about the running related Bible verse that I want to have etched onto my Road ID bracelet. Another scrapper was working at a table behind us and hear the conversation.
She started asking me if I run, so I told her that yes, I have been running for about 5 months. She said to just keep at it. She told me she ran Boston a while back. I asked her if my 3 miles was ever going to get easier. Again, she said yes. Just keep at it!
For some reason, those few words helped tremendously! I am looking forward to my interval run later this afternoon.
On a sour note, my two-year-old woke up with an eye infection. Luckily, I got him into the doctor early this morning. He's now on antibiotics and eyedrops. Not the best way to start a Saturday morning, but at least he's on the mend. Poor little man.
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