Posts tagged as "Running"

running woman, originally uploaded by simplehealthguide.

It’s been 10 days since I decided to start training for a half marathon.
I’ve been running once in that 10 day period.
Why, you ask? Well, a number of factors.
First, I probably overdid my first run. In my zeal to start training, I turned on week 7 of the [...]

Nearing the finish, originally uploaded by csonnek.

On the goading of my cousin J, I’m going to attempt to run a 1/2 marathon in October.
Now long-time readers of the blog will know I’ve had a standing New Year’s Resolution to run in a 10k that year, which never seems to come to fruition.
This time, however, [...]

I forgot to mention this in the flurry that was last week.
Despite the fact that I’m 15 lbs heavier than I was when I ran a 31:16 5k back in 2005, I posted a time of 30:25 at the Race for Justice back on Sunday April 19th! I’m attributing it to the fact that [...]

Warmup
Time: 3:00
Distance: 0.2mi

Run
Time: 21:00
Distance: 2mi

Cool Down
Time: 5:00
Distance: 0.32mi

Notes: On the treadmill.

Warmup
Time: 3:45
Distance: 0.25mi

Run
Time: 29:49
Distance: 2.93mi

Cool Down
Time: 3:45
Distance: 0.25mi

Notes: Good run.

Warmup
Time: 3:45
Distance: 0.25mi

Run
Time: 25:02
Distance: 2.41mi

Cool Down
Time: 3:45
Distance: 0.25mi

Notes: Ran outside.

Warmup
Time: 4:00
Distance: 0.266mi

Run
Time: 25:00
Distance: 2.288mi

Cool Down
Time: 5:00
Distance: 0.314mi

Notes: I was all set to go run outside – because it was 66 degrees and overcast and perfect running weather for the BlogKitten. However, by the time I stepped foot outside and headed west to get to the sidewalk, I noticed that it was blacker than black off to the west – the severe thunderstorm the weatherman had been screaming about all goddamn day.

I made the wise choice to stay inside and run on the treadmill.

Right foot and knee were a bit wonky today. Could be the weather.

Warmup
Time: 3:45
Distance: 0.25mi

Run
Time: 19:24
Distance: 1.95mi

Cool Down
Time: 3:45
Distance: 0.25mi

Notes: Ran outside – the allergies/pollution that was in the air really bugged me today. Used a new running mix at 161/bpm.

Warmup
Time: 3:00
Distance: 0.2mi

Run
Time: 20:19
Distance: 2.0mi

Cool Down
Time: 3:00
Distance: 0.2mi

Notes: Ran on the treadmill. Right knee bothered me.