Today I decided to run before work so I can be productive once I get home tonight. This was my second time running on the treadmill since I started ½ marathon training and it wasn’t fun. I think I focus too much on my pace and everything else when there is information continually popping up on the screen. It was probably the worst 5 miles I have put in ever. Tomorrow, I’ll be back on the roads.
Run Review
Miles: 5
Pace: 12:00
Foot pain: my right foot hurts in the front where my shoe ties. It has hurt since the 9 miler on Sunday and is getting worse. Maybe I have been tying my shoes too tight?
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Looooonnnngggg Run
On Saturday I was supposed to run nine miles, but the cold weather, excessive rain and strong winds were a good excuse to put it off until Sunday. Sunday morning and afternoon were busy at the campground so I was able to put the run off even longer. Finally around 6pm I suited up and headed out the door. The first mile wasn’t bad, but the second was terrible. My feet, legs and stomach hurt. By the time I started mile three I was heading down hill and feeling better.
Before I left, I mapped out my run on mapmyrun.com and knew exactly what roads I was looking for. Somehow, I missed my left turn (I’m still convinced there isn’t really a road there) and headed up a very steep hill to the right. I ended up coming out at Glovers Lake Rd. which puzzled me because that was north of where I started, and my plan was to run west and then south. I turned around and headed back the same route figuring it was at least nine miles, if not further. The remained of the run I felt pretty good, and I’m sure I could have run further if I wanted to. But, I REALLY didn’t want to. In the end, I was proud I had run a quarter mile further than I anticipated.
Run Review:
Miles: 9.25
Pace: 11:55
Dogs that almost ate me: 1
Shoes: My new Asics felt pretty good. A few times my heel and shins hurt, but it didn’t last long. We’ll see how they hold up this week.
Upcoming week:
Tue: 5 Miles
Thurs: 5 Miles
Sat: 10 Miles
Before I left, I mapped out my run on mapmyrun.com and knew exactly what roads I was looking for. Somehow, I missed my left turn (I’m still convinced there isn’t really a road there) and headed up a very steep hill to the right. I ended up coming out at Glovers Lake Rd. which puzzled me because that was north of where I started, and my plan was to run west and then south. I turned around and headed back the same route figuring it was at least nine miles, if not further. The remained of the run I felt pretty good, and I’m sure I could have run further if I wanted to. But, I REALLY didn’t want to. In the end, I was proud I had run a quarter mile further than I anticipated.
Run Review:
Miles: 9.25
Pace: 11:55
Dogs that almost ate me: 1
Shoes: My new Asics felt pretty good. A few times my heel and shins hurt, but it didn’t last long. We’ll see how they hold up this week.
Upcoming week:
Tue: 5 Miles
Thurs: 5 Miles
Sat: 10 Miles
Friday, September 3, 2010
Week 9 of 12 in Half Marathon Training
I knew my motivation level was not very high, so I stopped at Playmakers, the local running store, and bought two pair of Smart Wool socks. Runners keep telling me that these socks are the best, and after experiencing blisters on the end of every toe for the past few weeks, I thought they would be worth a try.
By the time I made it home, it was no longer raining. So I procrastinated for a good 45 minutes before putting on my running clothes, which I can always stretch out for at least a good 20 minutes. Procrastination is my specialty, and I have found that running has helped me become an expert. John assured me there was more rain on the way as I headed out the door and I told him to come get me if it started raining hard. Then I changed that to “Only come get me if it’s a torrential downpour.” The rain started to fall around the one mile mark and got increasingly heavier as I ran the second and third. By that time, I was really hoping John would consider it “torrential” and as each car approached I was sure he was coming to pick me up. Needless to say, he never came, and so I ran.
Then I saw the coolest thing…two sets of double rainbows. They were the brightest, most vivid rainbows I have ever seen. I ran anther mile just staring at the rainbows and not even thinking about how bad I wanted to walk. When I finally remembered I was running, I was only a mile from home and actually felt really good. I managed to pickup the pace for the last half mile and just as I reached the end of my driveway the rain stopped. Go figure.
Wed, Sept 25 – 5 Miles
Sat, Sept 28 – 8 Miles
Tues, Sept 31 – 5 Miles
Thurs, Oct 1 – 5 Miles
Saturday I am supposed to run 9 miles…we’ll see!
By the time I made it home, it was no longer raining. So I procrastinated for a good 45 minutes before putting on my running clothes, which I can always stretch out for at least a good 20 minutes. Procrastination is my specialty, and I have found that running has helped me become an expert. John assured me there was more rain on the way as I headed out the door and I told him to come get me if it started raining hard. Then I changed that to “Only come get me if it’s a torrential downpour.” The rain started to fall around the one mile mark and got increasingly heavier as I ran the second and third. By that time, I was really hoping John would consider it “torrential” and as each car approached I was sure he was coming to pick me up. Needless to say, he never came, and so I ran.
Then I saw the coolest thing…two sets of double rainbows. They were the brightest, most vivid rainbows I have ever seen. I ran anther mile just staring at the rainbows and not even thinking about how bad I wanted to walk. When I finally remembered I was running, I was only a mile from home and actually felt really good. I managed to pickup the pace for the last half mile and just as I reached the end of my driveway the rain stopped. Go figure.
Wed, Sept 25 – 5 Miles
Sat, Sept 28 – 8 Miles
Tues, Sept 31 – 5 Miles
Thurs, Oct 1 – 5 Miles
Saturday I am supposed to run 9 miles…we’ll see!
Here we go...
Following the completion of my first week of actually completing EVERY workout on my training schedule, I decided it was time for a blog. Welcome to my journey to complete the Capital City River Run Half Marathon on Sunday, September 26, 2010 and beyond!
*I should probably mention here that ice cream is one of my favorite things. Often times, ice cream is the only motivation that can get me out the door to run, and running makes me feel less guilty eating that big bowl of ice cream. I figure if I can convince myself that I like running as much as I like ice cream, I'll be successful.
Running History:
I figured I would include my running background so that in the future when you see my race times, you will know I am NOT an experienced runner, and therefore excuse my extremely slow pace! Over the past several years I have decided to start “running” numerous times. Each time I would get myself excited, find a good plan to follow and head out the door. After a couple weeks, I would come up with the best excuses to miss my runs and the plan would soon fail. In May of this year, I started taking a fitness boot camp class and over the course of three months realized how much better I feel every day that I workout. I also shaved 5+ minutes off my 5k time after the first month of the class which motivated me to keep going. With lots of support, encouragement and crazy ideas from my co-race director and other race committee members, I decided to train for the Capital City River Run Half Marathon. So here we go…
May 2009 Survivor 5k in Howell, Michigan - Time: 38:22
June 2010 Linden Summer Happening 5k in Linden, Michigan - Time: 32:48
*I should probably mention here that ice cream is one of my favorite things. Often times, ice cream is the only motivation that can get me out the door to run, and running makes me feel less guilty eating that big bowl of ice cream. I figure if I can convince myself that I like running as much as I like ice cream, I'll be successful.
Running History:
I figured I would include my running background so that in the future when you see my race times, you will know I am NOT an experienced runner, and therefore excuse my extremely slow pace! Over the past several years I have decided to start “running” numerous times. Each time I would get myself excited, find a good plan to follow and head out the door. After a couple weeks, I would come up with the best excuses to miss my runs and the plan would soon fail. In May of this year, I started taking a fitness boot camp class and over the course of three months realized how much better I feel every day that I workout. I also shaved 5+ minutes off my 5k time after the first month of the class which motivated me to keep going. With lots of support, encouragement and crazy ideas from my co-race director and other race committee members, I decided to train for the Capital City River Run Half Marathon. So here we go…
May 2009 Survivor 5k in Howell, Michigan - Time: 38:22
June 2010 Linden Summer Happening 5k in Linden, Michigan - Time: 32:48
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