Workout: 30 Minute Run
Distance: 3 Miles
I wore my new capri pants for the first time tonight.
Ah, Fall !! Perfect weather !!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Michelle's Run 9.29.10
Running Stats:
Time: 30 minutes
Distance: 2.94 miles
Pace: 10:12
Good treadmill run. I even did some arm weight lifting afterward. It was very minimal however. I was happy to have a successful run a few days after the 10k. 2.94 miles seemed like nothing!
It's actually getting cool enough to run outside during daylight hours. I might give that a try sometime this week.
Time: 30 minutes
Distance: 2.94 miles
Pace: 10:12
Good treadmill run. I even did some arm weight lifting afterward. It was very minimal however. I was happy to have a successful run a few days after the 10k. 2.94 miles seemed like nothing!
It's actually getting cool enough to run outside during daylight hours. I might give that a try sometime this week.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Mysti's Run 09-28-2010
Workout: 30 Minute Run
Distance: 2.7 Miles
This was a difficult run. I got home about 4:30pm and decided I had time to run before John and Joey made it home since they were going for haircuts after work/school. It is in the mid-70's and breezy here today so I didn't think heat would be a problem. Wrong! And the wind slowed me down!
Oh well....I ran the 30 mintues !!
Distance: 2.7 Miles
This was a difficult run. I got home about 4:30pm and decided I had time to run before John and Joey made it home since they were going for haircuts after work/school. It is in the mid-70's and breezy here today so I didn't think heat would be a problem. Wrong! And the wind slowed me down!
Oh well....I ran the 30 mintues !!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Michelle's 10k 9.25.10
Running Stats:
Time: 1:04:42
Distance: 6.2 miles
Pace: 10:26
We started this blog about 14 weeks ago. My whole purpose was to run a 10k race. Well, Saturday I did it! I ran in the Doug Kessler 10k Race in Sandy Springs, GA.
We got to the race around 7:30 and the race started at 8. The 5k started about 30 minutes before our race. The course was pretty flat which I was really thankful for.
Michael and I before the race!
I felt good for the whole race. The course was shaded, so it was pretty cool. I didn't stop to walk once, not even when I ran by the water stands. (I took water, but I kept running while I drank it.)
I picked up the pace once I hit mile 5. I finished strong, although there really wasn't anyone near me that I could pass... haha.
A sweaty after race picture!
I finished in 1 hour 4 minutes and 42 seconds. According to my watch, we haven't seen our official times yet.
Here is Michael's time compared to mine. He finished about 2 minutes before me. I could see him for most of the race, but at the end he was able to pull away faster.
We ran a 10k and all we got was this T-shirt! hahaha.
After the 10k we went to the Georgia Tech game and fried in the sun! So today I have a sunburn and I'm a little sore from the run.
I really enjoyed the race. I am going to try to run in a 5k in the next couple months and then start training to run the 10k in less than an hour sometime in the Spring!
Time: 1:04:42
Distance: 6.2 miles
Pace: 10:26
We started this blog about 14 weeks ago. My whole purpose was to run a 10k race. Well, Saturday I did it! I ran in the Doug Kessler 10k Race in Sandy Springs, GA.
We got to the race around 7:30 and the race started at 8. The 5k started about 30 minutes before our race. The course was pretty flat which I was really thankful for.
I picked up the pace once I hit mile 5. I finished strong, although there really wasn't anyone near me that I could pass... haha.
After the 10k we went to the Georgia Tech game and fried in the sun! So today I have a sunburn and I'm a little sore from the run.
I really enjoyed the race. I am going to try to run in a 5k in the next couple months and then start training to run the 10k in less than an hour sometime in the Spring!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Mysti's Run 09-25-2010
Workout: 40 minute Run
Distance: 4 Miles
I have missed a couple of runs this week due to feeling a little lazy and not knowing what I wanted my next run goal/schedule to be. However, today was a good run. Nice and cool outside; I hope it was cool for Michelle today !!
My new plan is to start a few weeks in on the 10k running schedule Michelle has been following. I am planning to start on week four consisting of three 30 minute runs and a 40 minute run; giving me a couple of weeks to run the distances I am use to before building up to the 50 and 60 minute runs.
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Go Hogs Go; Beat Bama !!!
Distance: 4 Miles
I have missed a couple of runs this week due to feeling a little lazy and not knowing what I wanted my next run goal/schedule to be. However, today was a good run. Nice and cool outside; I hope it was cool for Michelle today !!
My new plan is to start a few weeks in on the 10k running schedule Michelle has been following. I am planning to start on week four consisting of three 30 minute runs and a 40 minute run; giving me a couple of weeks to run the distances I am use to before building up to the 50 and 60 minute runs.
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Go Hogs Go; Beat Bama !!!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Michelle's Run 9.22.10
Running Stats:
Time: 30 minutes
Distance: 2.96 miles
Pace: 10:08
So close to a 10 minute mile pace. This was a good treadmill run. I'm feeling good going into the race...although I'm starting to get nervous! This was my last run before the 10k. So my next post should be my race results.
It's supposed to be a hot day in Atlanta Saturday... please pray for cool morning weather...oh and that I finish... and beat Michael. :)
Time: 30 minutes
Distance: 2.96 miles
Pace: 10:08
So close to a 10 minute mile pace. This was a good treadmill run. I'm feeling good going into the race...although I'm starting to get nervous! This was my last run before the 10k. So my next post should be my race results.
It's supposed to be a hot day in Atlanta Saturday... please pray for cool morning weather...oh and that I finish... and beat Michael. :)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Mysti's Run 09-21-2010
Workout: 23 Minute Run
Distance: 2.25
I managed to get myself out of bed this morning at 6:35 and start running by 6:50.
After day light savings time I hope to be able to run more often and longer in the mornings, because right now it is still dark at 6:30 which has been my reason a couple of mornings not to go run or my excuse. This morning I felt good and wanted to run longer; however, I needed to get ready for work. BUT I am still hoping for motivation for morning runs.
Day light savings is Nov. 7th this year....So, I still have over a month before that change.
Basically, I need to develop a new plan to keep up my motivation: running schedule: days and times and decide on a new program 10k or something. Last long run was 5 miles and the one before that was 4.5; both felt pretty easy. Don't know how much to push forward at this point.
Anywho, just thinking out loud
Distance: 2.25
I managed to get myself out of bed this morning at 6:35 and start running by 6:50.
After day light savings time I hope to be able to run more often and longer in the mornings, because right now it is still dark at 6:30 which has been my reason a couple of mornings not to go run or my excuse. This morning I felt good and wanted to run longer; however, I needed to get ready for work. BUT I am still hoping for motivation for morning runs.
Day light savings is Nov. 7th this year....So, I still have over a month before that change.
Basically, I need to develop a new plan to keep up my motivation: running schedule: days and times and decide on a new program 10k or something. Last long run was 5 miles and the one before that was 4.5; both felt pretty easy. Don't know how much to push forward at this point.
Anywho, just thinking out loud
Monday, September 20, 2010
Michelle's Run 9.20.10
Running Stats:
Time: 45 minutes
Distance: 4.18 miles
Pace: 10:45
A great run! I felt great the whole time. I definitely could have run the 10k today. I even ran pretty fast the last 3 minutes or so. My distance is kind of an estimate, I could have run more or less.. I'm not really sure. I know this is one of the fastest runs that I've done outside, at least at this long of a distance. I hope that I can feel like this Saturday.
Some things I did differently that may or may not have made a difference:
1. I had been awake for about an hour and a half before I ran, but it was still cool outside.
2. I drank a small glass of iced coffee this morning. (Maybe that gives me the boost I need.. haha)
Saturday I will definitely be up a good 2 hours or so before the race, so that shouldn't be a problem. I may have to make Michael stop and get me an iced coffee.
Time: 45 minutes
Distance: 4.18 miles
Pace: 10:45
A great run! I felt great the whole time. I definitely could have run the 10k today. I even ran pretty fast the last 3 minutes or so. My distance is kind of an estimate, I could have run more or less.. I'm not really sure. I know this is one of the fastest runs that I've done outside, at least at this long of a distance. I hope that I can feel like this Saturday.
Some things I did differently that may or may not have made a difference:
1. I had been awake for about an hour and a half before I ran, but it was still cool outside.
2. I drank a small glass of iced coffee this morning. (Maybe that gives me the boost I need.. haha)
Saturday I will definitely be up a good 2 hours or so before the race, so that shouldn't be a problem. I may have to make Michael stop and get me an iced coffee.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Michelle's Run 9.19.10
Running Stats:
Time: 30 minutes
Another bad run. I don't know what the deal is lately. I still have some of this cold junk, so while I'm running I'm coughing and I just want a drink of water.
Murray ran with me for a little bit, but we saw too many dogs, so I had to drop him back off at the apartment.
The 10k is this Saturday! I'm getting pretty nervous actually, I don't know if I'm going to be able to finish. eek!
p.s. Congrats to Mysti on her medal winning 5k!! woo hoo! You've accomplished your goal to run a 5k, what's next??
On another note, I'm not sure I like what running is doing to my legs. The other day, I wore some pants that were almost too tight around my thighs. These pants have never been tight on me thighs. I still haven't lost any weight either and I've even cut WAY back on drinking Dr. Pepper. What's the deal? Will I ever stop gaining leg muscle? I would feel good just losing like 3 lbs... just to know I can lose weight. I'm starting to feel like weight loss is impossible for me. :( I'm not wanting to lose weight now... but I need to know that it's possible! I don't want to gain 30+ lbs with a pregnancy one day and not be able to lose any of it, even if I am running! Ugh!
Ok, sorry for all of the complaints, that's just how i'm feeling right now.
Time: 30 minutes
Another bad run. I don't know what the deal is lately. I still have some of this cold junk, so while I'm running I'm coughing and I just want a drink of water.
Murray ran with me for a little bit, but we saw too many dogs, so I had to drop him back off at the apartment.
The 10k is this Saturday! I'm getting pretty nervous actually, I don't know if I'm going to be able to finish. eek!
p.s. Congrats to Mysti on her medal winning 5k!! woo hoo! You've accomplished your goal to run a 5k, what's next??
On another note, I'm not sure I like what running is doing to my legs. The other day, I wore some pants that were almost too tight around my thighs. These pants have never been tight on me thighs. I still haven't lost any weight either and I've even cut WAY back on drinking Dr. Pepper. What's the deal? Will I ever stop gaining leg muscle? I would feel good just losing like 3 lbs... just to know I can lose weight. I'm starting to feel like weight loss is impossible for me. :( I'm not wanting to lose weight now... but I need to know that it's possible! I don't want to gain 30+ lbs with a pregnancy one day and not be able to lose any of it, even if I am running! Ugh!
Ok, sorry for all of the complaints, that's just how i'm feeling right now.
Michelle's Run 9.17.10
Running Stats:
Time: 30 minutes
This was a bad run. It was getting dark and the sun setting was doing some weird things on my eyes. I was getting dizzy. So I only ran for 30 minutes.
Time: 30 minutes
This was a bad run. It was getting dark and the sun setting was doing some weird things on my eyes. I was getting dizzy. So I only ran for 30 minutes.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Mysti's First 5k!!
Cherishing Children Challenge 5K
Little Flock City Park
Benefited: Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County
It was a good first race with perfect weather and a manageable/small number of participants. About 125ish runners.
My finish time was 31 minutes and 53 seconds. I came in 2nd for the female late twenties age division (about 10ish ladies, one of which was pregnant); nevertheless, I get to rock a silver metal !!
My Husband and Stepson came with for moral support...Fun Family Outing
(PS. Wish Michelle and Michael could have been with us !!)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Mysti's Run 09-16-2010
Workout: 1 Mile Run and 20 Minutes on Elliptical
Sinus/Allergies are about 85% better !!
Home from work about 7:00pm, dinner, short run outside, darkness and then inside on elliptical.
Sinus/Allergies are about 85% better !!
Home from work about 7:00pm, dinner, short run outside, darkness and then inside on elliptical.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Mysti's *** 09-14-2010
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No run for me today thanks to my totally random migraine headache turned sinus headache turned sinus issues/pressure in general, but after three rounds of medication I made it to work today by about 10:30am and have not felt too bad !!
Hopefully it was a 24 hour head-bug; just made up a new illness.
Oh, and had it been any other day I would have called in sick (especially since it was pouring down rain), but I had a meeting today with my new boss, boss's boss and boss' boss' boss.
Nevertheless, 5k here I come !!
No run for me today thanks to my totally random migraine headache turned sinus headache turned sinus issues/pressure in general, but after three rounds of medication I made it to work today by about 10:30am and have not felt too bad !!
Hopefully it was a 24 hour head-bug; just made up a new illness.
Oh, and had it been any other day I would have called in sick (especially since it was pouring down rain), but I had a meeting today with my new boss, boss's boss and boss' boss' boss.
Nevertheless, 5k here I come !!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Michelle's Run 9.13.10
Running Stats:
Time: 45 minutes
Distance: 4.37 miles
Pace: 10:17
Good treadmill run, although it was really hot in the workout room again. I hope they haven't decided since it's cold in the morning that they don't need to turn the AC on at all.
Time: 45 minutes
Distance: 4.37 miles
Pace: 10:17
Good treadmill run, although it was really hot in the workout room again. I hope they haven't decided since it's cold in the morning that they don't need to turn the AC on at all.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Mysti's Run 09-12-2010
Workout: 55 Minute Run
Distance: 5 Miles
Good Run !!
Just a few more days until my first 5k !!
Distance: 5 Miles
Good Run !!
Just a few more days until my first 5k !!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Mysti's run 09-11-2010
Workout: 30ish Minute Run
Distance: 3ish Mile Run
Brutal !!
So, let's recap: Last Saturday - Good Run - 4.5 miles; Last Monday - Bad Run - 20 minutes; Last Wednesday - 50 minutes on Elliptical - Basically No Run. Yesterday/Friday - No Run.
Yesterday morning I hit the snooze button on my alarm clock too many times and then decided that was ok because I could change my running schedule up this coming week to Saturday/today, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, day off and then 5K.
Well, last night John and I decided to have Mexican Food and who can eat Mexican Food without drinking Margaritas...Not me.
Hints why my run was Brutal :)
Distance: 3ish Mile Run
Brutal !!
So, let's recap: Last Saturday - Good Run - 4.5 miles; Last Monday - Bad Run - 20 minutes; Last Wednesday - 50 minutes on Elliptical - Basically No Run. Yesterday/Friday - No Run.
Yesterday morning I hit the snooze button on my alarm clock too many times and then decided that was ok because I could change my running schedule up this coming week to Saturday/today, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, day off and then 5K.
Well, last night John and I decided to have Mexican Food and who can eat Mexican Food without drinking Margaritas...Not me.
Hints why my run was Brutal :)
Friday, September 10, 2010
Michelle's Run 9.10.10
Running Stats:
Time: 60 minutes
Distance: 5.2ish miles
Pace: 11:30ish
I've now got another hour run under my belt. It wasn't too bad, but I would have been thankful for a little breeze, especially on the hills! I am proud of myself for finishing it.
Time: 60 minutes
Distance: 5.2ish miles
Pace: 11:30ish
I've now got another hour run under my belt. It wasn't too bad, but I would have been thankful for a little breeze, especially on the hills! I am proud of myself for finishing it.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Michelle's Run 9.9.10
Running Stats:
Time: 30 minutes
Distance: 2.94
Pace: 10:12
Not a bad run pace for being sick. I even had to slow down a couple of times to cough. However, the run doesn't actually sound the impressive when you consider it was supposed to be a 60 minute run. I'm going to go for that tomorrow.
I was actually supposed to do the 60 minute run on Wednesday. But let me tell you about Wednesdays...I find it impossible to run on those days. You would think it wouldn't be hard because I don't have class that day, I usually don't even have work, and I don't run on Tuesdays so I should be well rested. However, my Tuesdays are really long and tiring... so I think I just need Wednesday to recover. Plus yesterday I was really feeling yuck! Today I still don't feel great... but it's better.
Time: 30 minutes
Distance: 2.94
Pace: 10:12
Not a bad run pace for being sick. I even had to slow down a couple of times to cough. However, the run doesn't actually sound the impressive when you consider it was supposed to be a 60 minute run. I'm going to go for that tomorrow.
I was actually supposed to do the 60 minute run on Wednesday. But let me tell you about Wednesdays...I find it impossible to run on those days. You would think it wouldn't be hard because I don't have class that day, I usually don't even have work, and I don't run on Tuesdays so I should be well rested. However, my Tuesdays are really long and tiring... so I think I just need Wednesday to recover. Plus yesterday I was really feeling yuck! Today I still don't feel great... but it's better.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Mysti's Run 09-08-2010
Workout: 50 Minutes on Elliptical
Rainy Day.
I "ran" on the elliptical while watching Say Yes to the Dress and Jon & Kate Plus Eight on Netflix.
Rainy Day.
I "ran" on the elliptical while watching Say Yes to the Dress and Jon & Kate Plus Eight on Netflix.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Michelle's Run 9.6.10
Running Stats:
Time: 40 minutes
Distance: 3.5 ish miles
Pace: about 11:00
This run had a slow start, but I finished strong. I'm starting to get used to these 40 minute runs.
Time: 40 minutes
Distance: 3.5 ish miles
Pace: about 11:00
This run had a slow start, but I finished strong. I'm starting to get used to these 40 minute runs.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Mysti's Run 09-04-2010
Workout: 50 minute Run
Distance: 4.5 Miles
Location: Cooper Park: Mtn. Home, Arkansas
It was nice to have a change of scenery. The park has a nice running trail, and per the sign it is .9 miles per lap. Why not just make it a little bigger to be an even mile?, Maybe that's just me and my OCD. Oh well, it pushed me to run a 5th lap.
I enjoyed the run and waving/saying hi/smiling to all the retirement aged couples and/or retirement singles with their little dogs...Especially, when it was my third lap around and they were still walking their first. One amazing lady, who could not have been less than 80 years old, was power walking with her husband and her arms were going about 10 times faster than her legs.
Distance: 4.5 Miles
Location: Cooper Park: Mtn. Home, Arkansas
It was nice to have a change of scenery. The park has a nice running trail, and per the sign it is .9 miles per lap. Why not just make it a little bigger to be an even mile?, Maybe that's just me and my OCD. Oh well, it pushed me to run a 5th lap.
I enjoyed the run and waving/saying hi/smiling to all the retirement aged couples and/or retirement singles with their little dogs...Especially, when it was my third lap around and they were still walking their first. One amazing lady, who could not have been less than 80 years old, was power walking with her husband and her arms were going about 10 times faster than her legs.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Michelle's Run 9.3.10
Running Stats:
Time: 60 minutes
Distance: 5.6 miles
Pace: 10:42
My scheduled run was supposed to be for 30 minutes. However, I was determined to make up for my pathetic run yesterday! I ran 60 minutes on the treadmill at a good pace. I didn't feel like I pushed it too much either. I had never run more than 45 minutes on a treadmill before, so I was a little surprised I was able to do it without dying of boredom. I think my stubbornness took over any boredom.
My faith in my ability to run the 10k has been restored! ha!
Time: 60 minutes
Distance: 5.6 miles
Pace: 10:42
My scheduled run was supposed to be for 30 minutes. However, I was determined to make up for my pathetic run yesterday! I ran 60 minutes on the treadmill at a good pace. I didn't feel like I pushed it too much either. I had never run more than 45 minutes on a treadmill before, so I was a little surprised I was able to do it without dying of boredom. I think my stubbornness took over any boredom.
My faith in my ability to run the 10k has been restored! ha!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Michelle's Run 9.2.10
Running Stats: 45 minutes
Distance: I don't even want to know
Pace: too slow
My first run of September was a major disappointment. I was supposed to run for 60 minutes and I only made it to 45 and that 45 minutes was terrible. I don't know what my deal was this morning. It seemed like so much effort just to lift my feet faster than a walk. Murray ran with me for the first 30 and I thought after I dropped him off that I could finish, but 15 minutes later I just couldn't do it. Ugh!
It's kind of funny though, I don't think I ever thought that I would be disappointed with a 45 minutes run. But I guess that's what 11 weeks of 10k training will do to you.
Distance: I don't even want to know
Pace: too slow
My first run of September was a major disappointment. I was supposed to run for 60 minutes and I only made it to 45 and that 45 minutes was terrible. I don't know what my deal was this morning. It seemed like so much effort just to lift my feet faster than a walk. Murray ran with me for the first 30 and I thought after I dropped him off that I could finish, but 15 minutes later I just couldn't do it. Ugh!
It's kind of funny though, I don't think I ever thought that I would be disappointed with a 45 minutes run. But I guess that's what 11 weeks of 10k training will do to you.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Mysti's Run 09-01-2010
Workout: 43 minute Run
Distance: 4 miles
Great Morning Run !!
I was trying to run more for distance than time so I stayed in my neighborhood where I know the distance/miles. It was basically total shock when I looked at my watch during the last mile. Oh course, curiosity killed the cat and I just could wait till the end of my run. I even came home and double checked my miles because I started doubting myself.
But, I know there is a good reason for my run to have gone so well this morning. Over the last week or so, I have been feeling convicted that if I can find time to run four days a week I really should be able to find more time to pray.
Solution = I prayed while I ran. I listened to my Christian playlist, prayed and ran. It was great !!
Distance: 4 miles
Great Morning Run !!
I was trying to run more for distance than time so I stayed in my neighborhood where I know the distance/miles. It was basically total shock when I looked at my watch during the last mile. Oh course, curiosity killed the cat and I just could wait till the end of my run. I even came home and double checked my miles because I started doubting myself.
But, I know there is a good reason for my run to have gone so well this morning. Over the last week or so, I have been feeling convicted that if I can find time to run four days a week I really should be able to find more time to pray.
Solution = I prayed while I ran. I listened to my Christian playlist, prayed and ran. It was great !!
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