Yep, that's what I ran today.
I have a 10K in exactly 34 days yet I'm apparently supposed to train for it for 11 weeks. Silly me picking a race that's too soon. So I'm "stepping up" my training and starting at week 6, which means I was supposed to run 8K for my long run last weekend. Anyway, long story short, I managed to do it but my goodness my legs feel like jello!!! Thank heavens I only have to do 3K and 4K the next 2 runs. Those will seem like a piece of cake!
I bought a new running cap today - one of those meshy ones. The best thing about it is that it has a sweatband in it that goes around my forehead. It feels much nicer than my old hat. I also bought a new pair of running pants/tights. They're the ones that end just below the knee. I figured maybe it would feel more like spring if I bought something that showed off some skin. Not so much - it just felt like I had cold legs.
On a more positive note, I saw 7 robins on my run, which must mean that spring's just around the corner, right???
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Why did I start blogging?
Ok, so why did I decide to start a blog? Firstly because my sister started one and made me want to steal her idea. But secondly and more importantly, because I DIDN’T start one when I started on the path to losing 75 pounds 2 years ago and really wish I had, so I’ve decided to do it now.
I (the girl who couldn’t run a block 2 years ago) have taken up running. Not only have I taken up running, I’ve signed up for a half marathon next January with Mel. Yep, I’m nuts.
The next question…. Why did I start running? The short answer is “Because I’m lazy.” I hate exercise. All forms of it. So I wanted to find some type of exercise that would let me burn a crapload of calories in the shortest time possible. Running is that exercise. I don’t even like running. I hate every minute of it… except for the races and the last 10 feet when I’m about to cross the finish line. But I do like the sense of accomplishment I get from having completed yet another goal. Thus the half marathon next year.
Anyway, I’ve now done 3 5K’s and am doing my first 10K in a month (and, oddly enough, looking forward to it).
I (the girl who couldn’t run a block 2 years ago) have taken up running. Not only have I taken up running, I’ve signed up for a half marathon next January with Mel. Yep, I’m nuts.
The next question…. Why did I start running? The short answer is “Because I’m lazy.” I hate exercise. All forms of it. So I wanted to find some type of exercise that would let me burn a crapload of calories in the shortest time possible. Running is that exercise. I don’t even like running. I hate every minute of it… except for the races and the last 10 feet when I’m about to cross the finish line. But I do like the sense of accomplishment I get from having completed yet another goal. Thus the half marathon next year.
Anyway, I’ve now done 3 5K’s and am doing my first 10K in a month (and, oddly enough, looking forward to it).
St. Paddy's Day Run March 16, 2008
Here are my results from my second ever 5K run:
Place 720 / 1293
Bib# 705
Time 33:01.8
Chip 32:51.8
Pace 6.37
Category Woman 30-39
CategoryPlace 97/242
GenderPlace 303/735
Place 720 / 1293
Bib# 705
Time 33:01.8
Chip 32:51.8
Pace 6.37
Category Woman 30-39
CategoryPlace 97/242
GenderPlace 303/735
Around the Bay 5K March 30, 2008
Results from my 5K run today (my third 5K):
Place 814 / 1419
Bib# 9165
Time 35:00.4
Chip 33:56.6
Pace 7.01
Category Women 35-39
CategoryPlace 50/101
GenderPlace 467/948
Place 814 / 1419
Bib# 9165
Time 35:00.4
Chip 33:56.6
Pace 7.01
Category Women 35-39
CategoryPlace 50/101
GenderPlace 467/948
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