I finished my first week of my half marathon training today. My running times are as follows...
Tuesday - 3.1 miles in 41:25
Thursday - 3.0 miles in 39:00
Saturday - 4.0 miles in 53:00
Not too shabby. I downloaded some new songs which made running a little more fun, plus we have a little running group now and four of us showed up this morning!
As for weight loss, I am down a total of 8.2 pounds this morning and feeling pretty damned good. Boo-yah!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Ready...Set...Go!
Tomorrow marks 16 weeks until the Half-Marathon up in Utah and I'm nervous. I have improved over the past six months...alot actually. When I first started couch to 5k I thought I would die after my 60 second runs. I really didn't think running was for me. This morning I got up and went outside for my run and was actually excited to go. I LOVE running now. I even had my best mile time ever - 12:38!
I'm reminding myself daily that four months is enough time to prepare for a 13 mile run, that even if I have to walk a little, it's still 13 miles, and I CAN do hard things. I'm excited for this journey I'm on and am happy to be sharing it with each of you. So, here's to 16 weeks of longer runs and happier times!
I'm reminding myself daily that four months is enough time to prepare for a 13 mile run, that even if I have to walk a little, it's still 13 miles, and I CAN do hard things. I'm excited for this journey I'm on and am happy to be sharing it with each of you. So, here's to 16 weeks of longer runs and happier times!
Monday, February 14, 2011
This run brought to you by...
My new running playlist:
The Rising - Bruce Springsteen (warm up)
Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons
Coming Home - Diddy
Rolling in the Deep - Adele (seriously awesome new release)
Dog Days - Florence + The Machine
Firework - Katy Perry
Lose Yourself - Eminen (a well-placed MFer in a song is always enjoyable during a run!)
I Like It - Enrique Iglesias
Toxic - Britney Spears
Then I Met You - The Proclaimers
All These Things That I've Done - The Killers (cool down)
Tomorrow is my first double workout day - running in the AM, P90X arms and abs workout in the evening. Wish me luck!
The Rising - Bruce Springsteen (warm up)
Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons
Coming Home - Diddy
Rolling in the Deep - Adele (seriously awesome new release)
Dog Days - Florence + The Machine
Firework - Katy Perry
Lose Yourself - Eminen (a well-placed MFer in a song is always enjoyable during a run!)
I Like It - Enrique Iglesias
Toxic - Britney Spears
Then I Met You - The Proclaimers
All These Things That I've Done - The Killers (cool down)
Tomorrow is my first double workout day - running in the AM, P90X arms and abs workout in the evening. Wish me luck!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Race Report: Mardi Gras Masquerade 5K
I ran in Calico Racing's Mardi Gras Masquerade 5K this morning with my friend Kylie. I was hesitant because I've been sick for the past 2 weeks (diagnosed with pneumonia and a sinus infection less than 10 days ago), am still on antibiotics, and my lungs still feel like they are 40% filled with cotton. However, I'm the one that talked Kylie into registering and I couldn't very well bail at the last minute. Plus, I have done nothing exercise-wise in the past 2 weeks and am feeling very slug-like.
We hit the road at 6:30, driving out to Boulder City for the race. I woke up feeling pretty good (had the first good night's sleep in a week) and ready to go. We arrived on site and I immediately remembered why I love races. Runners are so congenial! And Calico Racing always does really fun themed runs, all of which are family and fat-girl friendly. We picked up our packets and shirts and, because it was a Mardi Gras theme, our beads and masks (next year, we're totally running in tutus too!).
It was an out and back course, with the first mile having rolling hills. I managed to make it to the one mile mark before having to stop to hack up a lung. I had my coughing fit and walked for a few minutes. Was feeling better and started up again, only to be overcome with a wicked stitch in my side. Seriously the worst I've ever expected. I know it was related to my poor breathing but it was so frustrating. Every time I started running, it would start back up. I ended up having to walk nearly a mile before I finally rid myself of it. I pushed hard the last mile and crossed the finish line at 42:14. My goal was to finish in under 45, so I was pleased!
I am feeling pretty good this afternoon - sore but in a good way. Ready to get back on the exercise bandwagon. 2 weeks is the max I'm willing to stay down for illness!
We hit the road at 6:30, driving out to Boulder City for the race. I woke up feeling pretty good (had the first good night's sleep in a week) and ready to go. We arrived on site and I immediately remembered why I love races. Runners are so congenial! And Calico Racing always does really fun themed runs, all of which are family and fat-girl friendly. We picked up our packets and shirts and, because it was a Mardi Gras theme, our beads and masks (next year, we're totally running in tutus too!).
It was an out and back course, with the first mile having rolling hills. I managed to make it to the one mile mark before having to stop to hack up a lung. I had my coughing fit and walked for a few minutes. Was feeling better and started up again, only to be overcome with a wicked stitch in my side. Seriously the worst I've ever expected. I know it was related to my poor breathing but it was so frustrating. Every time I started running, it would start back up. I ended up having to walk nearly a mile before I finally rid myself of it. I pushed hard the last mile and crossed the finish line at 42:14. My goal was to finish in under 45, so I was pleased!
I am feeling pretty good this afternoon - sore but in a good way. Ready to get back on the exercise bandwagon. 2 weeks is the max I'm willing to stay down for illness!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Who Knew!
So, I'm sick, but I've seen what taking a week off can do to this chubby girl's running abilities so I've decided to keep running, all be it two miles, on my running days. You know what though? I've had my best times - consistently around a 13 minute mile. What gives?! Maybe all that extra sneezing is propelling me forward ;)
Saturday, February 5, 2011
It's a Good Day!
I went running this morning in the freezing cold again. I tell you, this cold weather is going to be the death of me. That being said, I'm thinking my body kinda likes it because I had a great for me run and ran a 13:30 mile! I'm pretty dang happy with that - and more proof that my 5k was rigged ;)
I've also started doing Weight Watchers to help get my eating more in check and after two weeks on the program I have lost 5.6 pounds! Definitely not as fast as HCG, but at least with this program I can eat, right? So, here's to success in the running world and the weight loss world! Go Team!
I've also started doing Weight Watchers to help get my eating more in check and after two weeks on the program I have lost 5.6 pounds! Definitely not as fast as HCG, but at least with this program I can eat, right? So, here's to success in the running world and the weight loss world! Go Team!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
What Kind of Runner Are You?
I've been running since September of last year. (I used the term "running" very loosely for the first few months.) Anyway, I'm a run on the track kind of girl since it is way too cold here to run outside and I hate the treadmill. The track I use is pretty small - 9 laps per mile. This, added to the fact that I am the slowest runner on said track, I get to watch as a lot of people run past me. I started noticing each person has there own personal style when it comes to running. So here are a few that I have seen.
The Tip-Toer - No lie, this guy's heels never hit the ground. I couldn't believe it. And let me tell you, his calves were masive.
The Fairy - This person runs with their arms bent at the elbow and held close to the body. But they let their wrists fly free and flap in the wind.
The Matchy Matchers - These are the couples that come to the gym in matching outfits. My favorite was the man that was in white shirt, black pants, white shoes and the woman in black shirt, white pants and black shoes. Pretty fancy. I felt like I was back in High School during spirit week.
The I Can't Decide What I'm Doing - This is the person that irks me. This person is a fast walker. I don't mind that you are walking fast on the track, just don't pass me while I am running!
What kind of runner am I? Who knows? You'd have to ask the people that pass me everyday on the track.
The Tip-Toer - No lie, this guy's heels never hit the ground. I couldn't believe it. And let me tell you, his calves were masive.
The Fairy - This person runs with their arms bent at the elbow and held close to the body. But they let their wrists fly free and flap in the wind.
The Matchy Matchers - These are the couples that come to the gym in matching outfits. My favorite was the man that was in white shirt, black pants, white shoes and the woman in black shirt, white pants and black shoes. Pretty fancy. I felt like I was back in High School during spirit week.
The I Can't Decide What I'm Doing - This is the person that irks me. This person is a fast walker. I don't mind that you are walking fast on the track, just don't pass me while I am running!
What kind of runner am I? Who knows? You'd have to ask the people that pass me everyday on the track.
Five Miles!
Yeah, that's right! This chubby girl just ran five miles...at one time...without stopping! It took me exactly 70 minutes to do it, but I cannot believe that five months ago I could barely run 30 seconds without feeling like I was going to drop dead. I am amazing.
ME ME ME!!!
ME ME ME!!!
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