Distance: 4 miles
Time: 41:36
Pace: 10:24
I'm glad I got out and ran this morning. Since last week's terrible treadmill run I have really had a mental block on running. I just haven't wanted to get out there. It also didn't help that this weekend we were in Virginia for a wedding so there was a lot of dancing, drinking, late nights and rich foods! It's also going to rain most of the day today.
The first 2.5 miles of the run were a struggle. I stopped to get a drink of water and was deciding how much further to run when I looked at my ipod screen and noticed that I was actually making better time than I thought. So I made a deal with myself, I could run just 4 miles instead of 5 as long as I ran fast and pushed myself. So that's what I did. At the end of the run a little voice came on my ipod that said "Congratulation that was your fastest mile!"
Last run of February!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Mysti's Run 02-26-2011
Workout: 30 Minute Run
Distance: About 2.75 Miles
My run today was not the best but not the worst either. I just felt slow. It seemed like I had 5lbs weights on my legs. The weather was nice and that is always good.
Hopefully the rain will hold off tomorrow so I can get another run in.
Distance: About 2.75 Miles
My run today was not the best but not the worst either. I just felt slow. It seemed like I had 5lbs weights on my legs. The weather was nice and that is always good.
Hopefully the rain will hold off tomorrow so I can get another run in.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Mysti's Run 02-23-2011
Workout: 4 Mile Run
Time: 45 Minutes
This morning I took a huge chuck out of my pinky toe and was afraid it was going to hinder my run today since it took about 30 minutes to stop the bleeding. Sad and Funny...All I did was walk out of the bathroom and caught the baseboard.
Good Run !!
I took it easy throughout this run, because it has been a long time since I have ran 4 miles. So, about every half mile I stopped and walked for about 30 seconds.
Time: 45 Minutes
This morning I took a huge chuck out of my pinky toe and was afraid it was going to hinder my run today since it took about 30 minutes to stop the bleeding. Sad and Funny...All I did was walk out of the bathroom and caught the baseboard.
Good Run !!
I took it easy throughout this run, because it has been a long time since I have ran 4 miles. So, about every half mile I stopped and walked for about 30 seconds.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Mysti's Run 02-22-2011
Workout: 2 Mile Run
Time: 22 Minutes
I took it easy tonight in hopes to run again tomorrow. (Tomorrow 61 and Sunny !!) I am going to find my old running schedules and try to put something together tonight because I have hopes that there will be more nice days than snowy cold day from this week forward. Therefore, hopefully the times of feeling like a fare weather runner will be gone. Oh, I cannot wait to Spring.
I am also counting the days till I visit Michelle... 10 Days !!
Time: 22 Minutes
I took it easy tonight in hopes to run again tomorrow. (Tomorrow 61 and Sunny !!) I am going to find my old running schedules and try to put something together tonight because I have hopes that there will be more nice days than snowy cold day from this week forward. Therefore, hopefully the times of feeling like a fare weather runner will be gone. Oh, I cannot wait to Spring.
I am also counting the days till I visit Michelle... 10 Days !!
Michelle's Run 2.22.11
Distance: 2 mile run
2 mile walk
This was terrible. I was trying to squeeze in a 3 mile run between the class I teach and the class I take. However, I didn't leave enough time between lunch and running. I ran about a mile and half and thought I was going to throw up! Then I walked for a while and tried to run some more on and off. Everytime I started running I felt awful. So I just had to walk the rest of the time. I also have to walk a half mile to the fitness center and a half mile back. (that's the 2nd mile of walking).
2 mile walk
This was terrible. I was trying to squeeze in a 3 mile run between the class I teach and the class I take. However, I didn't leave enough time between lunch and running. I ran about a mile and half and thought I was going to throw up! Then I walked for a while and tried to run some more on and off. Everytime I started running I felt awful. So I just had to walk the rest of the time. I also have to walk a half mile to the fitness center and a half mile back. (that's the 2nd mile of walking).
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Michelle's Run 2.20.11
Distance: 10 miles
Time: 1:49:10
Pace: 10:55
My first 10 mile run! I have to say I'm pretty proud of myself. Although, for some reason 10 seemed a lot longer than 9. I was so tired the last mile I didn't know if my legs would keep moving. I definitely couldn't have run 3.1 more to make it a half. I'm feeling a little sore, but hopefully I won't be tomorrow. Now if I can just get some good runs in this week. (Next weekend will not be a 10 mile run because we are going to be out of town and it's the start of a lighter running week.)
I also need some new music to download. Any suggestions?
I updated my measurements page. I lost a little in my waist and hips. My calves just keep getting bigger though! Ugh!
Time: 1:49:10
Pace: 10:55
My first 10 mile run! I have to say I'm pretty proud of myself. Although, for some reason 10 seemed a lot longer than 9. I was so tired the last mile I didn't know if my legs would keep moving. I definitely couldn't have run 3.1 more to make it a half. I'm feeling a little sore, but hopefully I won't be tomorrow. Now if I can just get some good runs in this week. (Next weekend will not be a 10 mile run because we are going to be out of town and it's the start of a lighter running week.)
I also need some new music to download. Any suggestions?
I updated my measurements page. I lost a little in my waist and hips. My calves just keep getting bigger though! Ugh!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Michelle's Run 2.18.11
Distance: 2.5 mile run; 1 mile walk with Murray
This was a terrible, terrible run. I was pretty anxious to start running this afternoon and was wanting to get in about 5 miles. However, once I started I quickly realized that wasn't going to happen. I don't know if it was the cold, the weather (it was warm and humid), or a mental block. But, no matter what the reason I couldn't run more than 2.5 miles. Hopefully tomorrow or Sunday will be better!
This was a terrible, terrible run. I was pretty anxious to start running this afternoon and was wanting to get in about 5 miles. However, once I started I quickly realized that wasn't going to happen. I don't know if it was the cold, the weather (it was warm and humid), or a mental block. But, no matter what the reason I couldn't run more than 2.5 miles. Hopefully tomorrow or Sunday will be better!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Mysti's Run 02-16-2011
Workout: 3 Mile Run
Time: 32 Minutes
It was drizzling outside, but I was not going to pass up 55 degree weather and no snow on the ground. All the snow is finally gone !!
The run itself was good and bad. My legs felt fine throughout the run - My breathing not so much towards the end. I could tell it had been awhile since I had ran 3 miles. My back began to ache a little at the end as well, but hopefully I will figure something out this afternoon at the chiropractor.
I have also decided that I am a fair weather runner and am trying to determine if that bothers me or not...Yes and No. I don't like doing anything less than 100% but then again I don't like to run when it is cold outside. It's hard for me to get motivated to run if the temperature is below 50 degrees.
Time: 32 Minutes
It was drizzling outside, but I was not going to pass up 55 degree weather and no snow on the ground. All the snow is finally gone !!
The run itself was good and bad. My legs felt fine throughout the run - My breathing not so much towards the end. I could tell it had been awhile since I had ran 3 miles. My back began to ache a little at the end as well, but hopefully I will figure something out this afternoon at the chiropractor.
I have also decided that I am a fair weather runner and am trying to determine if that bothers me or not...Yes and No. I don't like doing anything less than 100% but then again I don't like to run when it is cold outside. It's hard for me to get motivated to run if the temperature is below 50 degrees.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Michelle's Run 1.13.11
Distance: 9 miles
Time: slower than last week
I accidentally reset my ipod nike thing after mile 3, so I don't know my total time and pace. But I know that the last 2 miles were slow. But I'm fine with that because until I hit mile 6 I didn't know if I could run further than 7 miles today. I just wasn't feeling the best. But I stuck it out and did all 9. Some of the motivation was the $60 registration fee I paid today for the half marathon! Yes, I finally bit the bullet and registered to run in the Run for God Half Marathon on April 9th. So in about 7 weeks I will be running my first (and maybe only, ha!) half marathon.
While I'm proud of my longer runs the last couple of weeks, I really need to step up my shorter runs. I only ran one other time this week. This past week was really busy, but I still need to get better about sticking to those runs.
Time: slower than last week
I accidentally reset my ipod nike thing after mile 3, so I don't know my total time and pace. But I know that the last 2 miles were slow. But I'm fine with that because until I hit mile 6 I didn't know if I could run further than 7 miles today. I just wasn't feeling the best. But I stuck it out and did all 9. Some of the motivation was the $60 registration fee I paid today for the half marathon! Yes, I finally bit the bullet and registered to run in the Run for God Half Marathon on April 9th. So in about 7 weeks I will be running my first (and maybe only, ha!) half marathon.
While I'm proud of my longer runs the last couple of weeks, I really need to step up my shorter runs. I only ran one other time this week. This past week was really busy, but I still need to get better about sticking to those runs.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Mysti's Run 02-09-2011
Workout: 50 Minutes on the Elliptical
HeLLo Motivation - I have Missed You !!
It felt good to get on the elliptical and get a good (inside) workout in. I watched American Idol while I was on the elliptical which helped pass the time.
I was hoping to be able to run outside this weekend since the weather forcast is showing that it will be in the 50s; however, with the snow from last week and today I think the snow total is around 20 inches so I have a feeling it will still be dangerous to run outside. We shall see...
HeLLo Motivation - I have Missed You !!
It felt good to get on the elliptical and get a good (inside) workout in. I watched American Idol while I was on the elliptical which helped pass the time.
I was hoping to be able to run outside this weekend since the weather forcast is showing that it will be in the 50s; however, with the snow from last week and today I think the snow total is around 20 inches so I have a feeling it will still be dangerous to run outside. We shall see...
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Michelle's Run 2.8.11
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 32:05
Pace: 10:41
Nice run on the treadmill. I didn't want to push myself since my calves were a little sore from Sunday's run. This week on the treadmill on campus was easier. (Perhaps it was because I wore shorts!) I decided to run today between the class I teach and the class I take (confusing I know) since I didn't run yesterday and I won't be able to run Thursday or Friday. Usually when I have time in between I just go to my office and read.... which is a good use of time but it makes me sleepy. Right now I feel a lot more awake than I usually feel before my night class.
Time: 32:05
Pace: 10:41
Nice run on the treadmill. I didn't want to push myself since my calves were a little sore from Sunday's run. This week on the treadmill on campus was easier. (Perhaps it was because I wore shorts!) I decided to run today between the class I teach and the class I take (confusing I know) since I didn't run yesterday and I won't be able to run Thursday or Friday. Usually when I have time in between I just go to my office and read.... which is a good use of time but it makes me sleepy. Right now I feel a lot more awake than I usually feel before my night class.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Michelle's Run 2.6.11
Distance: 9 miles!!
Time: 1:36
Pace: 10:40
I ran 9 miles. I can't even believe it! Michael ran with me for the first 6.2 (a 10k) and then I ran the last 2.8 solo. It really wasn't bad. The weather was perfect: 40's and sunny. I only stopped 2 times. I stopped after the first 3 miles to get a quick drink and after the 6.2 mile point to get a drink and eat a piece of an energy bar. My legs are already sore, so tomorrow may be comical. I was also pretty happy with my pace for my first 9 mile run.
Time: 1:36
Pace: 10:40
I ran 9 miles. I can't even believe it! Michael ran with me for the first 6.2 (a 10k) and then I ran the last 2.8 solo. It really wasn't bad. The weather was perfect: 40's and sunny. I only stopped 2 times. I stopped after the first 3 miles to get a quick drink and after the 6.2 mile point to get a drink and eat a piece of an energy bar. My legs are already sore, so tomorrow may be comical. I was also pretty happy with my pace for my first 9 mile run.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
changing my mind again and again...
So I think I have changed my mind about which half marathon I'm going to do.
Just last week I was looking to see if any had been added and I found the Run for God Half Marathon. It's going to be April 9th. The best part is that it's a good price and it's located only a few miles from Michael's parents, so we won't have to pay for a hotel room. The possible downfall is that this is the first year for the race, so it's going to be small, probably a little unorganized, and there won't be many people to cheer you on.
However, the Run for God program is really neat and the proceeds go to NW Georgia FCA groups. Run for God is a bible study/5k training program. The church we went to in Dalton has a group and some of the teachers I taught with in Chattanooga are also in groups. I think that is a great way to get people active and growing closer to God at the same time. Plus they do a lot of group runs, so talk about motivation! There website is runforgod.com
I haven't signed up yet, but I plan to this week (unless I change my mind again.)
Just last week I was looking to see if any had been added and I found the Run for God Half Marathon. It's going to be April 9th. The best part is that it's a good price and it's located only a few miles from Michael's parents, so we won't have to pay for a hotel room. The possible downfall is that this is the first year for the race, so it's going to be small, probably a little unorganized, and there won't be many people to cheer you on.
However, the Run for God program is really neat and the proceeds go to NW Georgia FCA groups. Run for God is a bible study/5k training program. The church we went to in Dalton has a group and some of the teachers I taught with in Chattanooga are also in groups. I think that is a great way to get people active and growing closer to God at the same time. Plus they do a lot of group runs, so talk about motivation! There website is runforgod.com
I haven't signed up yet, but I plan to this week (unless I change my mind again.)
Michelle's Run 2.3.11
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 31:20
Pace: 10:26
15 minutes arm machine exercises
15 minutes ab exercises
I ran on the treadmills on campus today. Michael needed the car today and wouldn't be able to bring me to class, so he had to drop me off early. So, I had my first run at UT's fitness center. I was planning on running for 5 miles, but the machines said you could only be on it for 30 minutes. So, I decided to try a faster 3 miles. Well I did pretty well until half way through and I had to slow down. It was so hot and there was no air circulation. (I really have a thing about running warm gyms aparently.) After my ok run, I did some of the arm machines and some ab exercises. I really need to get these arms in shape and running isn't doing it!
Since I am stuck on campus and have to sit in a classroom later, I figured that I should shower. The showers weren't bad and it was a pretty quick process.
Time: 31:20
Pace: 10:26
15 minutes arm machine exercises
15 minutes ab exercises
I ran on the treadmills on campus today. Michael needed the car today and wouldn't be able to bring me to class, so he had to drop me off early. So, I had my first run at UT's fitness center. I was planning on running for 5 miles, but the machines said you could only be on it for 30 minutes. So, I decided to try a faster 3 miles. Well I did pretty well until half way through and I had to slow down. It was so hot and there was no air circulation. (I really have a thing about running warm gyms aparently.) After my ok run, I did some of the arm machines and some ab exercises. I really need to get these arms in shape and running isn't doing it!
Since I am stuck on campus and have to sit in a classroom later, I figured that I should shower. The showers weren't bad and it was a pretty quick process.
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