Sunday, April 19, 2009

Spring has SPRUNG!

I can not tell you how happy I was this weekend. The sunshine and warmth was a welcome and missed feeling. I had to work all through most of it but I lucked out on Saturday and only had to work a half day, so I was lucky enough to get my 11 mile run in AND take my youngest to his first soccer practice ever. He was super excited.
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My run was enjoyed with my oldest son for the first 2 miles. He joined me on his bike as I ran. I warned him I would not be able to talk much. He was ok with that. He said he wanted to join me with the Fox Cities Half marathon in September. I had a killer tempo run on Thursday, so I was a bit nervous about my long run for Saturday. I had maintained a pace of 9:40 for 6 miles on Thursday. I was supposed to maintain a pace of 10:52 for all 11 miles. I didn't study my route for mile markers and I wasn't sure how slow or fast I was going. I was sweating a lot. I never realized how sweat can turn into sand as it dries on your face. I would wipe off some sweat only to feel pain. It was almost too warm for me, but I was delighted to have kept a pace of 10: 40!! for the 11 miles. I will be researching new hydration fuel for my next Long run, 12 miles next saturday... I am in the midst of 'HELL' week for me. I put in almost 30 miles last week. This week consists of a 4+ speed workout, 8 mile tempo run and a 12 mile Long run... Then begins the wonderful taper....ahhhh... oh, yeah! I guess could be worse... I could be running the Boston Marathon on Monday.... : ) Good Luck Jaynie and Alan!!
~ Then begins full on soccer season! I just learned on Saturday that between my 2 kids in soccer I will either be a practice or soccer games every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for a good long while.... but I am looking forward to it! I love to see my kids outside and moving instead of sitting on their butts!! Have a Great Week... I will see you after HELL WEEK! (Maybe)

Sunday, April 05, 2009

Random Thoughts

Today I debated about doing a 10 mile indoor run, but given the temp said it felt like 26 degrees and my allergies are kicking in (not to mention 17 mph wind) I opted for an indoor run. All 10 miles. Indoor. run. slowly.

These were my random thoughts for your viewing pleasure...

Ok. Here I go.

Only 0.38 of a mile? Is this thing broken?

Lets slow this thing down a bit and see if that helps.

Ok, since my i-pod is low on battery if it dies ANY TIME during this run I will just take that as a sign from God that I need to stop.

Ok, ANY TIME can happen soon.

*sniffle* grrr. Allergies. *sniffle*

I will just leave the machine running, jump off and grab a tissue... I mean, I am still moving right?

This is better than running out in the cold wind.

i-pod can die at anytime.

Woo hoo! Almost 4 miles in.

Oh! Good Song!! Crank up the machine!!

Bummer song over, but *Yay* slowin' down.

Oh Yay! ANOTHER good song!!

Woo Hoo! 5 treadmill miles done, now to the track for the last 5.

Now, don't forget to click. (my lap counter)

Okay people it says JOG for a reason. If you want to walk move your feet to the WALK lane.

Hey, I am the only one running... I will just use the run lane til the faster runners come.

Ok. Back to the Jog Lane now. Grrr.

did I click?

Slow person. going around. grrr.

i-pod die. please.

slow person. going around. grrr.

*sniffle*

slow person. going around. grrr.

I clicked right?

slow person. going around. grrr.

slow person... GEEEZ... are you not done yet!!!

lovely MORE SLOW PEOPLE.

now more FAST RUNNERS.

I would be ok, if you stopped i-pod.

Ok. Only 40 more laps to go. ( Was 57.5)

*sniffle*

Ok time to change direction people.

(look at watch) *sign* it will be nice when I only have 10 laps to go.

*sniffle* grrr. stop and blow your nose.

opps, I missed my stop, one more lap. *sniffle*

at least i have a nice breeze as I run up here.

did I click? How is this i-pod still working? It said low battery MILES ago!

Water break.

What??? I forgot to restart my watch?? I missed like 11 minutes?
How did I not check my watch for that long?

Hey! We lost the Fast runners and slow people! Yay!

Ok, *sniffle* and water break.

Only 22 laps left.

Oh!! Good Song again!!

Weee!~

Ok... only 10 laps. I should be achy right?

Stretching will feel good!

I am done!
Ok, now to figure out my time since I missed 11 minutes. Grrr.