man oh man...

Well, its been awhile since I last posted.
Last Friday I did a 3 miler in Rehoboth. Nothing really to remark on - it was incredibly hot and I didn't do too well.
Saturday... well a few people know the whole truth on this one - I'll keep the details to myself - but needless to say a 4 mile run turned into 3 because of stomach issues. Enough said.

Sunday was my birthday, didn't feel like doing 7 miles because of the day before.. Took Sunday and Monday off, and yesterday was sick as a dog...

Today I attempted a 7 mile run and didn't realize that part of my route was blocked off, so I had to improvise... I had to walk a few times and the total run was like 6.8 miles. So I would say total I probably ran 6.5. Nothing to laugh at, but I need to do better on my 2nd try. I think most of it had to do with the fact that I was sick yesterday. I think I am going to run 3 miles tomorrow, then 5 on Friday... DMB concerts this weekend so I am not sure what my schedule will actually be for the weekend. I am going to try and stick to schedule and do a 5 miler on Saturday... I will probably delay the 2nd 7 miler until Monday. Until then...

blisters are the death of runners

I have a blister on my right heel. It didn't occur to me that if you have a hole in your sock you will pretty much be in agony for the next three days... at least. haha! seriously, I didn't really realize there was a hole in my sock, but I definitely felt the blister coming on around 4 miles on my 6 mile run on Tuesday. I have never regretted not checking my socks before wearing them more in my life!

My run was actually really good Tuesday, probably can chalk that up to the fact that I took 3 days off in a row... gotta stop doing that btw... I am starting to notice how tired I get after stuff!

4 miles yest... pretty good run, the blister totally put a damper on it. I got pretty tired on my last mile... but I get pretty motivated thinking that if I push harder on this run, it will be just that much easier next time.

Today was like 90 degrees. I waited until after 730 to do my run, and I could already tell 1/2 mile into my run it wasn't going to be fun. I felt pretty good until I got to like 2 miles... The last mile was pretty rough. I think it was a combination of coming off of 2 relatively longer runs and the heat that got me. I pushed through but the last mile I was struggling, a lot. Usually I feel pretty strong the majority of my runs. Anyways 3 miles was not as fun as it usually has been, lol.

Trying to push through the weekend, we'll see how that goes, with the birthdays and all :-)~

i need to stop partying... lol

well another weekend and no running. ran last friday @ mike's, beautiful run, 3 miles... good time, think I ran in about 24 minutes. Could not bring myself to run Saturday, (late night Friday) and went to an all day concert on Sunday, so I had no time to run then... Monday I was absolutely exhausted, and not feeling well (I actually got sick for the first time in years) so I took 3 days off in a row. So I'm a little behind... but I looked at it this way, I ran 5 days in a row last week, and my schedule calls for 5 runs a week... so I think I may be just a day behind schedule. I ran 6 miles this evening, and it was wonderful!! Ran in just under an hour, and I felt great the whole time... can definately feel my endurance building!

So instead of trying to play catch up, I am going to do the scheduled 4 mile run tomorrow and take it from there. I figure missing a few 3 milers here and there isn't going to affect my training all that much. I think I also may go back to my original schedule and keep track of what I actually ran in like red or something. More on that tomorrow!

sweet, nice run

I almost didn't go running this evening, because I was planning on taking a rest day before the weekend.. I was going to take the rest day tomorrow, but I decided since I took 3 days off of running last weekend I should try and run straight through and instead of cross training on Monday just taking the day completely off.

So I kept going with the next run on my schedule... 4 miles. It felt really good, its amazing how short it seems now than just like 3 weeks ago. Crappy weather out, and had to wear a long sleeve shirt for the first time in weeks. (felt kind of weird!!) Ran in approx. 40 minutes, not sure, wasn't keeping track. Sometimes its just best for me not to...less distracting!

Well yesterday's run was very successful... completed 6 miles in under an hour! The route I chose was OK... I had to add a little loop around parker st to complete the full 6, which felt so tedious and I just wanted to turn on Tremont but I still kept going.

Today was supposed to run 3 miles, but I was still tired from the 2 long runs in a row and ended up stopping around 2.5 ish. Figured that it was a step up from 2 miles, so I'm OK.

Not much to report... 4 miles tomorrow

long time no talk

ooo wow, its been awhile since I last posted. Lets see...

Last Thursday, ran 2 miles, don't really remember what my time was or how it went.

Friday did cross training, did the bike for 35 minutes, ran for 5.

Saturday & Sunday took time off, went home and just wasn't feeling up to it. Cannot get in a habit of doing this!

Ran 4 miles yesterday, instead of cross training... I am just a day behind now, so I am going to try and go straight through Sunday without a break. Yesterday's run was not that good, I think I started off too quick and I chose a route with A LOT of hills. Big ones.

Going to run 6 miles today, will update after my run.

getting lost = running an insane amount fast haha

well, i tried a new route today. and i did it after dusk, and I guess I didn't really look at the map too well. Because I got lost, and ran probably close to 2 miles out of my way. Was supposed to be a 4 mile run was probably 6, but the good news is I ran it in under 50 minutes!! I think its definitely the shoes, because I was feeling pretty tired when I left my apartment. I do like running in Brookline though, and I ran along Jamacia Pond, which was really pretty. I will definitely need to take a better look at the map next time!

Overall though, the run was a great success. I am surprised and encouraged by my increased speed and stamina. Maybe this training won't be as painful as I thought it was going to be!

2 miles

2 miles today & with the new shoes! Tons of energy, noticed a difference in the shoes... problems with my right foot seem to have disappeared, but I was feeling something kind of funky in my left foot,... hoping it is just from not being used to running normally (perhaps before I was doing something to compensate for my problems and now I need to recorrect the problem) Overall, very good though! Soles are the same as my other shoe, so no difference through the arch... I did notice more support in the middle of my foot though!

No idea on my time today, but I felt like I was cruising the entire run. The big test will be tomorrow for my 4 miler!

get your dancing shoes on

Well, I got my new running shoes!! Thank you aunt Laurie :)
Very comfortable! Will post an update after my run tomorrow.

Took yesterday off. Just didn't feel into running 5 miles, lol. Made up for it today, ran in 48 minutes. Really enjoyed the route I chose!! Ran down Columbus Ave until I got to the commons, crossed over to the charles and at mass ave ran down to huntington. The blossoming trees are gorgeous in the back bay... and on the charles!! Really asthetic running this time of year!!!!! I am feeling great in my longer runs too! New gear & increased staminia are really getting me pumped up for this marathon!

beautiful day

Ok, didn't post yesterday... did the bike for 30 minutes (hills) and ran 1/2 mile just for kicks. Today ran 4 miles, about 38 minutes... gotta keep in mind I have to stop at some lights, I think that accounts for at least a minute... still, its a little rest I get and my time would probably be close to the time I actually run because I do get the rests.

Ran the same route as Wednesday, and it was even more beautiful at this time of day. Run wasn't nearly as easy as it was Wed, but still wasn't as terrible as Thursday's. Cannot wait to get my new shoes, think it will make a big difference!!!!