Running - Feb. 18 - 24

[OakLeaf]

Oh teigyr that's creepy. There was a double murder in the next town from us last night, too. Full moon anyway, and eclipse on top of it

It took me most of the day to drag myself out for a run (still sore from intervals on Tuesday and weights yesterday), but once I did it actually felt really good. The surface was nice and smooth and firm in between rain storms, and there were a lot of people out - even some older men playing bocce, which I've never seen on the beach before. 5.8 today, extra slow (with no bright line between my "warmup" and the "body" of my run ).

[Grog]

Wow, I hope nothing like that happens near my running route!!! I would be creeped up. (((Teigyr))) (can't find the hugging brackets on this keyboard...)

I decided not to go for my run this morning and to spend a bit of time with my sweet husband instead. We don't often have time together in the mornings. And I'm thinking that I need to be more dedicated at "resting" from my race. I want to feel like a new woman with new legs on Sunday morning. I'll have a nice long walk though. It's nice once in a while.

[teigyr]

Full moon, eclipse, AND a leap year to boot

Today I did 10 miles. Actually, I think it was closer to 11. I abided by the rules and didn't let my HR get up beyond a certain number and I am amazed at how easy it was to do the run. Instead of thinking I should go faster, I just got comfortable in my pace and was able to look around and talk to the people out walking their dogs (in passing, I'm slow but not THAT slow!). Honestly, that was the most fun I've ever had.

I did get a blister under a callous (am not sure if I should just cut it off or file it or stick a needle in it) and I had some chafing. I already have body glide for my wetsuit so I'll have to remember to use it for running too.

So yay! I'm looking forward to continuing this trend. DH and I are going to a concert tonight and I bet I'll start walking like an old woman any minute now...then again it might not hit me til tomorrow.

[Wahine]

...Honestly, that was the most fun I've ever had.

I'm so glad!!

[emily_in_nc]

Wooh-hoo, PB today. I ran 4.5 miles today, my longest run ever. I was going pretty hard up until 3.5, then I cut the speed back (I was on the treadmill -- too chilly/rainy outside), felt like I could have gone all day at that pace! I definitely felt the endorphins kicking in, too. I wanted to go longer but decided to be sensible since I was already increasing more than 10% from the previous week, and I needed to get back to work anyway.

Next week, assuming no injuries, I'm going to <cross fingers> go for five miles for the first time in my 46 years!

I think I was extra motivated today because I bought a new Champion sports bra (recommended on TE), real Hind running shorts (with liner), and a Hind wicking top, so I felt fierce in the gym.

Emily

[teigyr]

Emily, congrats

I am starting to learn that sensible is a good thing. I bet you will do fine on your five mile run next week!

Just think, by the time it's nice enough to get outside, you will not be starting from scratch. You will actually enjoy it. That is so exciting!

[Shiraz]

I truely believe you run faster, bike harder and just feel good in new clothes! I think I'll go shopping tomorrow cause I need to run faster! I have a theory that each time you sign up to run a new race you need a new outfit.

I had a okay week:
I ran my long (slow) run 12 miles on Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday : spinning class lots of fun with friends
Thursday 5 miles
Friday : off
Not enough miles but taught pediatric advance life support Friday and Saturday. Just can't fit it all in.Hoping to run Saturday and a 10 miler on Sunday
Count down until SLC half 8 weeks