Happy Holidays! I cannot believe it has been 2 weeks since I have blogged. Today was my 10 mile run and it was AWESOME! Once again my wonderful husband ran with me. It's amazing when you have someone who supports your goals and is willing to help you achieve each milestone. During the last mile he helped me get past the exhaustion and finish with my mental ability. I truly believe now that I can finish this race, in a good time, with a smile on my face.
The other things that truly helped me through today was my sensah compression sleeves, they sure make things easier. I sampled several different "treats" along the way. Two types of Gels, one I loved and one I hated. The GU vanilla bean was awesome, so I will stock up on that. I also enjoyed the GU gummies. I find it amazing how much those treats carries you along the way.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
December 4,2011
Greeting From the Emerald City! Cad to come to Kansas City this week for work. Hopefully I will be able to get my two training runs in. I just despise the treadmill!
On another mote I ran my 8 mile run yesterday and it was awesome. I am blessed to have a husband who completely supports me so he ran with me. He is there to be my moral support, on yesterday's run he brought treats for along the way so that I can get used to refueling on my "LSD" runs. Mile 5 was a little tough, my ankles are hurting a little, but otherwise the run was awesome. Not sure at this point I could have gone 5 more, but I am sure that by February
I will be more than ready for the race.
I have really started enjoying running. I find that I look forward to the end of the day so that I can get out there. I can't wait to see my fellow princesses in February.
On another mote I ran my 8 mile run yesterday and it was awesome. I am blessed to have a husband who completely supports me so he ran with me. He is there to be my moral support, on yesterday's run he brought treats for along the way so that I can get used to refueling on my "LSD" runs. Mile 5 was a little tough, my ankles are hurting a little, but otherwise the run was awesome. Not sure at this point I could have gone 5 more, but I am sure that by February
I will be more than ready for the race.
I have really started enjoying running. I find that I look forward to the end of the day so that I can get out there. I can't wait to see my fellow princesses in February.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
November 30, 2011
Well today was a first. I can truly say that I am married to my Prince Charming! The past few days at work have been long, and getting home in the darkness has made it where I wasn't getting my run in. Tonight my wonderful husband told me he would run with me so I could get out there. So at 8 PM in the dark and cold we ran 3 miles. He also challenged me to bump up my run ratio and I did 30 seconds more of running. So tonight was definitely a great night! Quality time with my husband, fresh air, and exercise!
I can't believe that each day brings us closer and closer to my first half marathon. To think that this time last year I was 30 pounds heavier and was lucky to be able to run for 30 seconds. In just over 80 days I am going to run 13 miles. I am thankful for my health and the opportunity to live one of my dreams in the happiest place on earth!
I can't believe that each day brings us closer and closer to my first half marathon. To think that this time last year I was 30 pounds heavier and was lucky to be able to run for 30 seconds. In just over 80 days I am going to run 13 miles. I am thankful for my health and the opportunity to live one of my dreams in the happiest place on earth!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
November 27, 2011
Great way to end a wonderful holiday weekend! I did my four mile training run today and ran it in 50 minutes. Best part of the run was that my husband did it with me. I felt great during the run and know I could have gone longer. I am apprehensive about next weeks 8.5 miler.....that is intimidating. I know I can do it, and smile while I am doing it, but how will my legs feel?
On another not I had a thought today and was wondering if someone could answer it for me. When you get your time at the end of a run, is it your time, or the time for the start of the race? In running the turkey trot this Thanksgiving I was not at the front of the pack out of the gate, and there were probably at least 100 that started before me....so whose time is it anyway, and what is the actual difference in when they started and when I started? I know an odd question but I was wondering it and just thought I would ask.
So the count to the big day is 88 days! I am so excited and know that I have a lot more training to do, but I am feeling confident and ready to conquer!
I am thinking I didn't hydrate enough today. I have a little headache and am feeling parched. What are the other secrets out there? Please share as I need to start tucking tidbits of knowledge away.
Have a great week everyone! With faith, trust, and pixie dust we can do anything!
On another not I had a thought today and was wondering if someone could answer it for me. When you get your time at the end of a run, is it your time, or the time for the start of the race? In running the turkey trot this Thanksgiving I was not at the front of the pack out of the gate, and there were probably at least 100 that started before me....so whose time is it anyway, and what is the actual difference in when they started and when I started? I know an odd question but I was wondering it and just thought I would ask.
So the count to the big day is 88 days! I am so excited and know that I have a lot more training to do, but I am feeling confident and ready to conquer!
I am thinking I didn't hydrate enough today. I have a little headache and am feeling parched. What are the other secrets out there? Please share as I need to start tucking tidbits of knowledge away.
Have a great week everyone! With faith, trust, and pixie dust we can do anything!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today I am reminded that I am very thankful for my health, my family, and my friends. I ran a 5 K this morning with some of my great friend and came home and cooked for my family. As we sat and ate together I was reminded of how lucky I truly am.
The next few weeks will prove to be a challenge for me. Work is very busy and the week of the 4th I will be away for a business trip. That week will show what I am made of as I make sure that I get my training in.
Happy Black Friday Shopping!
Today I am reminded that I am very thankful for my health, my family, and my friends. I ran a 5 K this morning with some of my great friend and came home and cooked for my family. As we sat and ate together I was reminded of how lucky I truly am.
The next few weeks will prove to be a challenge for me. Work is very busy and the week of the 4th I will be away for a business trip. That week will show what I am made of as I make sure that I get my training in.
Happy Black Friday Shopping!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
November 23, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has a great holiday and we remember those less fortunate! The day will start early tomorrow as I run a 5K Turkey Trot. I'm still feeling a little sore from the 10 K this weekend, hopefully I do ok. I will use tomorrows run as one of my training runs for this week.
I need to remember that tomorrow my calorie bank account needs to have a positive balance.
Gobble gobble everyone!
I need to remember that tomorrow my calorie bank account needs to have a positive balance.
Gobble gobble everyone!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
November 20, 2011
I did it! I ran a 10K today. The race was not what I expected. There were only 50 runners and they were all "runners." The first to finish ran a 6:19 minute mile. Wow, I was impressed. I came in 2nd to last and ran it in 1:24:54 which is a 13:40 minute mile. I stayed true to my Jeff Galloway method but I really did feel bad for the college kids who were at each turn as they had to wait on me. Honestly I think I did great, especially since there was NO ONE around me the entire time, I was totally on my own.
When I got to Greenville, NC which is a 60 minute drive I went to Omega Sports and bought myself Zensah calf compression sleeves for after the race, and a few gu's for when I was feeling I needed a pick me up along the way. What suggestions does anyone have instead of Gu's? I did not like them at all, they were really heavy. I did use one around mile 5 and I felt it helped get me to the end. I'm just glad I have 99 days until the real race, this way I can continue to train and use today as a stepping stone.
I used my husbands Garmin 305 today so that I could see each mile. My heart rate for a majority of the time was higher than I would have liked it, but at all time I could sing along with my music. Any advice on HR would also be greatly appreciated.
So I am calling today a great day. I had fun while I was running, I got to see an old friend after the race, and now I'm home. Time to soak in the bath and get ready for the Holiday Week. Thursday is a 5K Turkey Trot, which should be a piece of cake after today.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
When I got to Greenville, NC which is a 60 minute drive I went to Omega Sports and bought myself Zensah calf compression sleeves for after the race, and a few gu's for when I was feeling I needed a pick me up along the way. What suggestions does anyone have instead of Gu's? I did not like them at all, they were really heavy. I did use one around mile 5 and I felt it helped get me to the end. I'm just glad I have 99 days until the real race, this way I can continue to train and use today as a stepping stone.
I used my husbands Garmin 305 today so that I could see each mile. My heart rate for a majority of the time was higher than I would have liked it, but at all time I could sing along with my music. Any advice on HR would also be greatly appreciated.
So I am calling today a great day. I had fun while I was running, I got to see an old friend after the race, and now I'm home. Time to soak in the bath and get ready for the Holiday Week. Thursday is a 5K Turkey Trot, which should be a piece of cake after today.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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