Michelle's Runs 5.24.11 and 5.31.11

May, 24- 2.6 mile run in the morning with Michael and Murray
May 31- 2 mile run/1mile walk in the morning with Murray

So, I have to apologize for being a lazy blogger.  I didn't even finish my Challenge reports.  I ended really well except the running.  I only ran 3 times and I didn't run 6 miles!  But everything else I did well! 

So I only ran 1 time last week.  But I had a lot going on and we were traveling for the weekend, that's my excuse.

Murray and I ran this morning.  We got started around 8:45 and it was already sooo hot.  I don't know what I expected, we are supposed to break a heat record today.  When we got back, weather channel said it was 80 degrees feels like 85!!  yikes!  I think I could have ran further than 2 miles, but Murray couldn't.  He was getting so tired, I was dragging him.  Then he kept acting like he wanted on the grass, so I thought he needed to go to the bathroom.  Turns out, he just wanted to walk on the grass, I think his little feet were too hot.  But I ran! Go me!  Now, if only it won't be a week before I do it again.  (Well, it won't be because we have a 5k Saturday.)  I am going to try to run 1 or 2 more times before Saturday. 


p.s. I have been doing well about keeping up with my arm workouts everyday (well almost every day).  

Mysti's Runs - Memorial Weekend 2011

Friday - 1 Mile Walk with My Mom
Saturday - 1 Mile Walk with My Mom & 1 Mile Run
Monday - 40 Minute Run (Run / Walk)

Happy Memorial Day !!

Mysti's Run 05-21-2011

Workout: 40 Minute Run
Distance: 3.75 Miles

Michelle's previous comment was correct. It was rather warm during my 10:00am run. I was not worried about getting around early because all week high temperature had been 65. Obviously, I didn't get the memo about high 80's today. :)

No worries...just a little slow pace.

Michelle's Run 5.20.11

Distance: 4.4 miles
Time: 42:56
Pace: 9:45

Good 4.4 mile run.  Why the strange distance?  I'm not sure.  It looks like I ran speedy, but it's a little misleading.  We found out during the half marathon that my ipod + nike is a little off in the distance.  So, it thinks you are going faster and covering more distance than you really are.  But, oh well! 

I'll do my challenge post laster, but I wanted to post my run now.

Michelle's Challenge: Day 4

I was back on track today.  haha.  The hardest to get in was the water and vegetables/fruits because I didn't have breakfast and had to eat out for lunch.

I ran 3 miles with Murray this afternoon.  (The covers walking a mile with him and running for today.) (2/5)
I drank 40 oz. of water.
I had 6 servings of fruits/vegetables.
I had a devotional.
I did 30 minutes of abs/arms.
I did not run 6 miles.

For vegetables/fruits that were different than other days: for lunch I had a Vietnamese sandwich that had carrots and cucumber on it (only 1 serving together).  For dinner we had baked sweet potato fries (YUM!) and some peas. the other servings were things I have already talked about.

Michelle's Challenge: Day 3

Today was a little harder.  I didn't run today, which means unless I run for the next 4 days in a row, I'm not going to reach that goal.

I did a devotional.

I had 6 servings of fruits and vegetables.

I walked Murray for at least a mile.

I had 40 oz. of water.

I did 30 minutes of arms/abs.

I did not run (1/5).

I did not run 6 miles.

I don't have any solid excuses for not running.  It was raining and cold this morning.  I had to go to a end of the year celebration this afternoon for work, it got over later than I thought and I just didn't feel like running at 9:30pm.  I just don't want this to discourage me from getting in as many runs as possible the rest of the week.

Mysti's Run 05-18-2011

Workout: 2 Mile Run
Time: 20 Minutes

It was a good short run. I knew I wouldn't get a long run in today with the weather forecast and sure enough it started rain just a few minutes after I was finished.

Michelle's Challeng: Day 2

I got started a little late on my challenge because I didn't go to sleep until 4:30am!  I was reading a book and just didn't want to stop reading.  I read the whole book in one day.  It wasn't even that compelling of a book, I think my brain was just excited to do some pleasure reading again.

In spite of only a few hours of sleep.  I did well again today.

I had a devotional.

I walked a mile with Murray (while it was sprinkling outside).

I drank 40 oz of water.  (I drank 20 of those while walking Murray.)

I did not run today (1/5).

I didn't run 6 miles.

I will have had 6 servings of fruits and vegs by the end of the day.

I did 30 minutes of abs/arms.  (They were a little sore today.)

The fruits and vegetables I had today were:
breakfast- strawberries with my greek yogurt (I also had scrambled eggs)
lunch- another left over black bean veggie burger and baby carrots
snack- strawberries after walking Murray
dinner- spinach salad and green beans with shrimp for dinner

On to Day 3!

Michelle's Run 5.16.11 and Challenge: Day 1

Distance: 3.1 miles
Time: 30:36
Pace: 9:51

This run I actually pushed myself.  I made myself just keep running hard.  It was a good run.  A funny story though, I had my ipod distance set for a 5k.  At one point I looked down and saw that my pace was 6:09!  I couldn't believe it, I didn't even know it was possible for me to run that fast.  However, I quickly remembered that that was not minute per mile.  It was minutes per Kilometer.  hahaha.

Challenge: Day 1 was good.

I had at least 6 servings of fruits and vegetable.

I ran (so 1/5 for the week).

I am about to finish my 40 ounces of water.

I am going to do a devotional before I go to bed.

I did about 30 minutes of ab/arm work.

I walked a mile with Murray first thing this morning.

The hardest thing today was probably getting in the arm/ab work because Murray kept wanting me to play with him instead of the weights.  Silly dog!

Let's see how I do tomorrow!

Mysti's Run 05-15-2011

Workout: 5 Minute Warm up, 50 Minute Run, 5 Minute Cool down
Distance: 5.32

Another Good Run !!

I am so excited to have had two good runs in a row.

Michelle's 7 day challenge

Graduation is over and it's the beginning of summer.  Which means besides job searching, I have a lot of free time.  So, in an effort to start the summer out right I have developed a 7 day challenge.  It's a mix of personal, fitness, and nutritional things that I want to accomplish.

Devotionals everyday.

6 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

40 oz. of water a day. (may not seem like a lot to some, but I am really bad about drinking water.)

Run 5 days.
Run at least one 6 miles run.

30 minutes of abs/arms everyday.

Walk Murray for at least a mile everyday. (Unless it rains.)

I'm hoping that I can keep some of these things up all summer, but I have found that trying to say I'm going to do these things for longer than a week is too daunting for me to stick to sometimes.  So, I'm taking small steps to start out.

p.s. Michael and I registered for a 5k for the the beginning of June!  I have 3 weeks to try to get my time down below 30 minutes.  I honestly don't think it's going to happen this time, but there is always another race.  I added the details to the Races page.

Challenge starts tomorrow Monday, May 16th! I will post everyday to report my progress.

Michelle's Run 5.15.11

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 39:06
Pace: 9:46

The temperature was nice for a run.  It was cloudy and cool.  Michael led the run which meant it was faster than I normally run on my own, and guess what??  I didn't die!  haha.  I think when we run our 5k in 3 weeks I am going to just try to keep up with him as best I can.

So, in a bit I will post a little 7 day challenge I have made for myself!  We will see how I do!

Mysti's Run 05-14-2011

Workout: 5 Minute Warm up, 40 Minute Run, 5 Minute Cool down
Distance: 4.3 Miles

Great Run !!

The weather was a little cool to start with at 50 degrees (for me, I know it is Michelle's favorite temp), but after about 10 minutes I warmed up and it was just fine.

I think what helped the run was a full 8 hours of sleep, good breakfast of 2 eggs and 2 pieces of toast and the fact that I had not drank a Dr. Pepper, yet. Summer will be here shortly and I will be able to get back to morning runs thanks to work slowing down and refusing to schedule clients before 10:00am !! What teenager wants to get up early during the summer to come to therapy or if truth be known I don't want to talk with teenagers prior to 10:00am. All that to say, morning runs are just around the corner.

Michelle's Run 5.12.11

Distance: 2.5 miles (.5 walk)
Time: 26 minutes (run)

This was a really hot and sweaty run (which it also why the distance isn't good).  It was 81 degrees out (feels like 83) and I ran almost an hour earlier than Monday.  I guess I'm going to have to start getting up earlier and running.  I can't believe it's early May and it's already this hot!  How am I going to keep running this summer?

I was looking at some of my first running posts and I was running at 8am... ugh. I have gotten lazier this year since I don't have a job that requires me to get up early consistently.  Now how to motivate myself to get up earlier...  I think the 3 lbs. I've gained back since stopping half marathon training gives me some.

Mysti's Run 05-11-2011

Workout: 35 Minute Run
Distance: ??

I just randomly ran around the neighborhood, but hopefully I ran a 5K. Glad to be back in the grove.

I swallowed a BUG on my run tonight, Yuck !!

Mysti's Run 5-10-2011

Workout: 2 Mile Run (& 50 Minute Walk)
Time: I could not find my watch & My Zune needed to be charged

My right arch was hurting a little prior to running today and then of course throughout the run. I have one reason why my arch was hurting today and one theory.

Reason: I walked for 50 minutes with one of my kiddos / clients today in flip flops.
Theory: I have been driving my Dad's Suburban this week and with the seat all the way forward and the pedals raised all the way up I still have to point my toe to reach the gas pedal.

Despite all of the struggles, the run itself went well.

Michelle's Run 5.9.11

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 41 ish

I kept my promise, I ran this morning.  I'm pretty happy with the run too because it was 78 degrees out (feels like 80).  It had been a long time since I had run in temps that high.  It definitely reminded me of my runs last summer.  I had to stop twice for water because I didn't want to get overheated or dehydrated.  It looks like it could rain the rest of the week, so I'm glad I got at least one sunny run in.

Michelle's Run 5.6.11

Distance: 2.5 mile run and 1 mile walk

This run was pretty bad, but honestly I don't know what I expected after not running for almost 2 weeks!  It's pathetic.  I ran the first 1.5 miles and then got really dizzy so I had to walk on and off.  I ran the last .5 miles pretty strong, so I decided to stop and end on a fairly good note.  I noticed that I had no willpower at all.  As soon as I felt a little dizzy or tired, I just stopped.  I hope this doesn't continue!

I need to find another race to run it's obviously a good motivator for me.  Mysti, I don't know how you run without a race to look forward to.  I admire that motivation.

We are going to Kentucky tomorrow and won't be back until Sunday afternoon.  So, I may not run until Monday... but it will be Monday at the latest.  No more 2 week breaks for this girl!

Mysti's Run 05-04-2011

Workout: 2 Mile Run

Not Great - Not Horrible !!

I had some trouble breathing which was to be expected since for the last 10 days I have had trouble breathing in general, even just sitting down. Stupid Cold / Allergies !! Anywho, I was very excited to get a chance to run.

A little extra...
I have been trying to eat a little healthier. Meals this week have included: Chicken Walnut Strawberry Salad, Pineapple Grilled Chicken and a Subway Flatbread Veggie Sandwich. My main goal is to simply add in more fruits and veggies and in general be more intentional.

Michelle's workout 5.3.11

Arm and Ab workout (weights and sit-ups): 30 minutes

I can't believe I haven't ran in soo long.  I think this is my longest running hiatus since last summer.  I AM going to get back to running soon... I just have half of a paper left to write. 

I didn't really even want to go lift weights, because I am soo tired from my weekend still... but I was determined to do something.  I thought I could at least work on my flabby arms and stomach!  haha. 

:( 05-01-11

Hopefully....

This crazy rainy weather will go away...
This crazy spring cold / allergies I have will go away...
And I will once again RUN