After my run on Friday, I ended up taking Saturday off, knowing what is coming. I know i need to get ready for this. Today I hit the pool. I'm pretty excited. I got in a full mile today, and faster than I had the other night. I did 31 laps the other night in about an hour and a half. Today I did 36 laps in an hour even. VERY happy with that.
I've written out my training plans. Tomorrow is Halloween. I want to fly home from work before the kids are out. I want to get in a run while its still light out. Tuesday night I'm going to Pilates, then getting back to the pool after that. Wednesday is running again. And Thursday night is swimming. Then Friday off, Saturday I want to do a longer run.
Got the plan... now I need to stick to it and make this work! :)
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
2012 Here I Come!
Today I received a voice mail. I have been accepted onto the 2012 Team Eye and Ear! I am SO excited. I have so many things to start and things I need to think about. I'm excited and nervous all at once. And this time I actually know a bit of what to expect. This is going to be crazy!
Next week I want to call my doctor and start with physical therapy for my lower back. I don't want to deal with the injuries I had last year and I can still feel something after running. Figure if I'm proactive, it will make a difference. Hopefully anyway.
Starting to get back into the whole routine. Ran on Monday night. Tuesday I went to yoga. I wasn't feeling well on Wednesday and took the night off. Thursday night I was at the pool and swam laps, almost a mile. Then tonight after work I ran a couple miles. I felt really good with it.
I know i need to keep up with everything and keep up the routine and consistency of everything. Tomorrow morning I am going to a bootcamp class. Sunday I am swimming laps again. Then Monday back to running. I need to log my miles, watch what I am eating and keep a record of everything. Plus I think I need to buy new sneakers too.
I'm excited!
I have 3 goals this year.
1. To make it through training and to the marathon without any major injuries.
2. To raise over $7500 for fund raising.
3. To complete the marathon in under 4 1/2 hours.
Here's to success for 2012!
Next week I want to call my doctor and start with physical therapy for my lower back. I don't want to deal with the injuries I had last year and I can still feel something after running. Figure if I'm proactive, it will make a difference. Hopefully anyway.
Starting to get back into the whole routine. Ran on Monday night. Tuesday I went to yoga. I wasn't feeling well on Wednesday and took the night off. Thursday night I was at the pool and swam laps, almost a mile. Then tonight after work I ran a couple miles. I felt really good with it.
I know i need to keep up with everything and keep up the routine and consistency of everything. Tomorrow morning I am going to a bootcamp class. Sunday I am swimming laps again. Then Monday back to running. I need to log my miles, watch what I am eating and keep a record of everything. Plus I think I need to buy new sneakers too.
I'm excited!
I have 3 goals this year.
1. To make it through training and to the marathon without any major injuries.
2. To raise over $7500 for fund raising.
3. To complete the marathon in under 4 1/2 hours.
Here's to success for 2012!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Boston 2012!
I just filled out my application for the 2012 Boston Marathon! I would LOVE to be part of Team Eye and Ear again. Last year was just an amazing experience.
I slacked with running for a while over the summer, but fall tends to be when I build up the most and have big success in running. The weather is just perfect for it. Last week was great at the track with the group, even being there in the dark.
Next weekend I'll be in CT for the ING 1/2 marathon supporting 2 friends who are running. I'll be running in the 5K with another friend. Nice Girls Weekend away. Who would have ever thought a few years ago that my idea of a girls weekend now is going away to run in a race! Talk about coming a long way!
My back was a little sore the past couple of weeks. I called a chiropractor closer to work to start treating again. I want to be a little pro-active this time around and not wait until I'm struggling to walk like last March. That was tough.
I really want to do Boston again and I really want to make my goal of 4 1/2 hours. I know I can do it, as long as I'm injury free. This will be exciting to do it again and this time have a better idea of what I'm expecting. I can't wait!
I slacked with running for a while over the summer, but fall tends to be when I build up the most and have big success in running. The weather is just perfect for it. Last week was great at the track with the group, even being there in the dark.
Next weekend I'll be in CT for the ING 1/2 marathon supporting 2 friends who are running. I'll be running in the 5K with another friend. Nice Girls Weekend away. Who would have ever thought a few years ago that my idea of a girls weekend now is going away to run in a race! Talk about coming a long way!
My back was a little sore the past couple of weeks. I called a chiropractor closer to work to start treating again. I want to be a little pro-active this time around and not wait until I'm struggling to walk like last March. That was tough.
I really want to do Boston again and I really want to make my goal of 4 1/2 hours. I know I can do it, as long as I'm injury free. This will be exciting to do it again and this time have a better idea of what I'm expecting. I can't wait!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Long time!
Been forever since I've written here. Life has been busy. Between work, the running group, golf starting, summer being here and my new boyfriend... life has been crazy.
Session 1 of 2011 went great! We had a blast at their graduation run. I was so proud to see so many of them finish. It really was a huge success. I don't who's more proud, me or them! :)
Last Monday we started up session 2 of 2011. I have some returning faces but a whole new group of newbies with the Couch to 5K. They did great for week 1 and I was really proud to see them there. I'm looking forward to starting up week 2 on Monday night.
My back was bothering me again and I totally slacked on my own running. Not sure how this is going to sound, but.... after running in the Boston Marathon and crossing that finish line, what do I have to prove to anyone at this point? If I run or don't run, whatever! If I get in 2 miles here and there... wonderful!
This week I did decide to get back into it more, and basically for health purposes, as long as my back holds out. Since I started dating my boyfriend 2 months ago, I gained weight. Before vacation I was up 5 pounds, then when I was away over 4th of July week I gained another 3 pounds! Really... I was up 8 pounds in 2 months! Not happy with that.
This week I got back on track and starting really watching what I was eating and getting in a lot more exercise. The couch to 5K didn't really count, since I was running with the newbies, doing week 1. Monday morning I got in 2 miles and again on Thursday morning. Plus Monday and Wednesday night after our couch to 5K group, I was at my boyfriends house at his home gym and he REALLY worked me out then. WOW was I sore.
As of Thursday morning, I had lost the 3 from vacation plus a little more. Funny because I had gained an even 8 pounds. I haven't gotten on the scale since Thursday morning, but as of then I only had 3.2 left to get back to where I was mid May. I'm fine with where I am right now, but I just like to have those couple of extra pounds as wiggle room.
SO... back on course, even if I didn't end up getting in a run today. I cleaned and scrubbed my kitchen and bathroom instead and that took a couple of hours. I'll do a great ab workout at home today. As long as I do something, that should be ok.
But I do feel better when I'm running regularly. I liked doing 3-4 miles on Monday and Wednesday nights, 2 slow, easy miles on Tuesday nights, then maybe 4-5 miles on Saturdays. Those were good weeks.
I told some friends I'd do a 1/2 marathon in the fall. They are starting to find some to pick from now. Considering I'm only 2 miles here and there, I really need to get going on training soon! They are going to be kicking my butt. Hopefully Monday morning I can get up again and do another 2. Mornings just seem to be easier for me to get them in with everything else going on in my life.
Session 1 of 2011 went great! We had a blast at their graduation run. I was so proud to see so many of them finish. It really was a huge success. I don't who's more proud, me or them! :)
Last Monday we started up session 2 of 2011. I have some returning faces but a whole new group of newbies with the Couch to 5K. They did great for week 1 and I was really proud to see them there. I'm looking forward to starting up week 2 on Monday night.
My back was bothering me again and I totally slacked on my own running. Not sure how this is going to sound, but.... after running in the Boston Marathon and crossing that finish line, what do I have to prove to anyone at this point? If I run or don't run, whatever! If I get in 2 miles here and there... wonderful!
This week I did decide to get back into it more, and basically for health purposes, as long as my back holds out. Since I started dating my boyfriend 2 months ago, I gained weight. Before vacation I was up 5 pounds, then when I was away over 4th of July week I gained another 3 pounds! Really... I was up 8 pounds in 2 months! Not happy with that.
This week I got back on track and starting really watching what I was eating and getting in a lot more exercise. The couch to 5K didn't really count, since I was running with the newbies, doing week 1. Monday morning I got in 2 miles and again on Thursday morning. Plus Monday and Wednesday night after our couch to 5K group, I was at my boyfriends house at his home gym and he REALLY worked me out then. WOW was I sore.
As of Thursday morning, I had lost the 3 from vacation plus a little more. Funny because I had gained an even 8 pounds. I haven't gotten on the scale since Thursday morning, but as of then I only had 3.2 left to get back to where I was mid May. I'm fine with where I am right now, but I just like to have those couple of extra pounds as wiggle room.
SO... back on course, even if I didn't end up getting in a run today. I cleaned and scrubbed my kitchen and bathroom instead and that took a couple of hours. I'll do a great ab workout at home today. As long as I do something, that should be ok.
But I do feel better when I'm running regularly. I liked doing 3-4 miles on Monday and Wednesday nights, 2 slow, easy miles on Tuesday nights, then maybe 4-5 miles on Saturdays. Those were good weeks.
I told some friends I'd do a 1/2 marathon in the fall. They are starting to find some to pick from now. Considering I'm only 2 miles here and there, I really need to get going on training soon! They are going to be kicking my butt. Hopefully Monday morning I can get up again and do another 2. Mornings just seem to be easier for me to get them in with everything else going on in my life.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
I've been busy and sort of slacking on this I guess! :(
This was week 6 with the group. We've lost LOTS of members, some were sick, some had schedule changes and others just dropped out. We've been pretty consistent around 20 people at the track. My "core" group from last year has expanded by a few with a couple new runners added into the mix. And they are great too.
Just as last year, I know I'm making great friendships. I really just love this group!
They are doing an amazing job and we have a 5K on Sunday that I'm really looking forward to. Should be lots of fun. I've been really taking it easy the past month and a half with my own running. My back is MUCH better at this point which is GREAT but I haven't been running other than doing the same as the C25K. SO I'm a little nervous about the 5K. At least the weather will be good and I'm just going to go and have fun and see what happens.
This was week 6 with the group. We've lost LOTS of members, some were sick, some had schedule changes and others just dropped out. We've been pretty consistent around 20 people at the track. My "core" group from last year has expanded by a few with a couple new runners added into the mix. And they are great too.
Just as last year, I know I'm making great friendships. I really just love this group!
They are doing an amazing job and we have a 5K on Sunday that I'm really looking forward to. Should be lots of fun. I've been really taking it easy the past month and a half with my own running. My back is MUCH better at this point which is GREAT but I haven't been running other than doing the same as the C25K. SO I'm a little nervous about the 5K. At least the weather will be good and I'm just going to go and have fun and see what happens.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Week 4 Day 2
Another night of light rain and another 20 of us showed up at the track. They did such an amazing job. I am so proud of all of them.
I took it slow, did the actual program tonight while chatting it up with a friend at the track. My back is doing ok, so that's good. I haven't really pushed anything so I'm not sure how I'll be doing when I try to get in a few miles at this point.
I love the fitness group and the life it has taken on. I'm just so proud of what it has become in less than 2 years. It has become such a huge part of my life and I LOVE it. I've made great friends through it as well as discovered new activities that I really enjoy.
The feedback I keep getting through the group is amazing & SO cool! I love that people love this and look forward to it. I know I'll continue to make new friends through this, which is so cool too. I'm just happy with how everything has gone. :)
I took it slow, did the actual program tonight while chatting it up with a friend at the track. My back is doing ok, so that's good. I haven't really pushed anything so I'm not sure how I'll be doing when I try to get in a few miles at this point.
I love the fitness group and the life it has taken on. I'm just so proud of what it has become in less than 2 years. It has become such a huge part of my life and I LOVE it. I've made great friends through it as well as discovered new activities that I really enjoy.
The feedback I keep getting through the group is amazing & SO cool! I love that people love this and look forward to it. I know I'll continue to make new friends through this, which is so cool too. I'm just happy with how everything has gone. :)
Monday, May 16, 2011
week 3 day 3 and week 4 day 1
I was supposed to meet the group bright an early on Saturday morning but had some car issues (which luckily went away on their own, somehow!!) but I guess 6 or 7 people showed up at the track to run with the group. I was SO proud of them for that!!
Today was raining but 10-15 of us were there. I am really proud of them. They are doing amazingly well and I absolutely LOVE to see the progress with this. It is such a great group and I'm just so happy for all of them. :)
Things are just going well. Too bad I wore 4 inch heels to work today and messed up my back a little. The heating pad now is helping! But at least I got in a mile jog tonight.
Today was raining but 10-15 of us were there. I am really proud of them. They are doing amazingly well and I absolutely LOVE to see the progress with this. It is such a great group and I'm just so happy for all of them. :)
Things are just going well. Too bad I wore 4 inch heels to work today and messed up my back a little. The heating pad now is helping! But at least I got in a mile jog tonight.
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