If you run you know that there are times when you get a little stale, you feel like you are doing the same thing over and over again. Sometimes it's fun to shake it up a bit. Today was one of those days.
This morning Terry and I went to the park. I needed to do some speedwork but I have no real plan right now so we decided to do "poles". This is really what the experts call Fartleks, but because we have light poles at the park we call it "poles". We ran two miles to get a good warm up and then ran 2 miles using the poles to do some speedwork.
We would run starting at one pole and run as fast as possible for two poles, then jog two, then run two, etc...for 2 miles. Toward the end we were walking instead of jogging inbetween our sets of speed. It was fun and my Garmin allowed me to do laps so we have the pace for each of those sets.
Although it was hard and I definately felt it, the time flew by and doing something different was really fun. Not to mention that having to try to "beat" Terry was fun. He was pretty good though and I was only able to beat him toward the end because I have a bit more endurance.
Well time for work...have a great day.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Perfect Weather
Wow, what a morning. God is amazing, have you seen how green everything is after the rain? As people plant flowers in their gardens the city begins to take on new breath. I love this kind of morning.
I ran 5.5 this morning. Started at Redbud about 8:00 this. Immediately I noticed how green the park is and how vivid the color! The sky was so blue no clouds in sight and the sun bright and cheery. The temperature crisp and cool but not too cold, perfect little slap of tingle just enough to keep your run in step
Then I went out on the streets and not even sure where I was heading, I just ran. I crossed 27th and ran through the neighborhoods amazed at the color that people have begun to add to their gardens. A good laugh at a big brown squirrel with a big pecan trying to figure out if it was OK to cross the road, back and forth he went, I wish I knew what he was thinking!
Then back to the park to finish up where I stopped for a bit to see my friend Mick who was just getting ready to run with Maria. I am sure they too had a great run, who would not on a day like today?
This was a great day, I could have run forever on a morning such as this.
I ran 5.5 this morning. Started at Redbud about 8:00 this. Immediately I noticed how green the park is and how vivid the color! The sky was so blue no clouds in sight and the sun bright and cheery. The temperature crisp and cool but not too cold, perfect little slap of tingle just enough to keep your run in step
Then I went out on the streets and not even sure where I was heading, I just ran. I crossed 27th and ran through the neighborhoods amazed at the color that people have begun to add to their gardens. A good laugh at a big brown squirrel with a big pecan trying to figure out if it was OK to cross the road, back and forth he went, I wish I knew what he was thinking!
Then back to the park to finish up where I stopped for a bit to see my friend Mick who was just getting ready to run with Maria. I am sure they too had a great run, who would not on a day like today?
This was a great day, I could have run forever on a morning such as this.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Good Couple of Days
It's a beautiful day! I love this weather, 70's, light wind, no clouds in the sky. It really is nice out.
Yesterday was interesting. Because on Thursday my last 800 was not where I thought it should be in terms of speed I decided (and got approval from Bill) to run 4 today. Two miles VERY slow, then one 800 as FAST as I can, then two miles to cool down. I don't want to overdo after a speed day and before a long run day. It was very humid this morning 84% when I went to run at 7:00.
I ran my two slow miles and then ran my 800 in 3:23. That is a pretty fast time for me. Of course I could not do it more than once at this point, but after a hard day then to come back and be able to do that alone, on a street not a track, makes me feel very good. So it was a good day. Later it cooled off when a cold front came through and the humidity dropped to below 50%. Strange day.
Today, well, what a wonderful day! I got up at 4:30 am, ate, got dressed, went to the bathroom many times (I always seem to do that), and met Patrizia at the park at 5:30. We ran 8.5, trying to get 10 in before 7:00 but we just didn't make it. I did not factor in my long run pace but never the less it was such a great morning with the nice cool weather. Just perfect for long sleeves and shorts. Then we helped with the March of Dimes 5K and enjoyed watching the runners/walkers having a good time.
Now we are working in the yard and laying out before Prom tonight. We will have a good number of teens are our house about 1:00 am through the night. I'm glad they will be here so that I know what they are doing :) They really are good kiddos.
I'm off tomorrow, it's a rest day....until Monday...
Yesterday was interesting. Because on Thursday my last 800 was not where I thought it should be in terms of speed I decided (and got approval from Bill) to run 4 today. Two miles VERY slow, then one 800 as FAST as I can, then two miles to cool down. I don't want to overdo after a speed day and before a long run day. It was very humid this morning 84% when I went to run at 7:00.
I ran my two slow miles and then ran my 800 in 3:23. That is a pretty fast time for me. Of course I could not do it more than once at this point, but after a hard day then to come back and be able to do that alone, on a street not a track, makes me feel very good. So it was a good day. Later it cooled off when a cold front came through and the humidity dropped to below 50%. Strange day.
Today, well, what a wonderful day! I got up at 4:30 am, ate, got dressed, went to the bathroom many times (I always seem to do that), and met Patrizia at the park at 5:30. We ran 8.5, trying to get 10 in before 7:00 but we just didn't make it. I did not factor in my long run pace but never the less it was such a great morning with the nice cool weather. Just perfect for long sleeves and shorts. Then we helped with the March of Dimes 5K and enjoyed watching the runners/walkers having a good time.
Now we are working in the yard and laying out before Prom tonight. We will have a good number of teens are our house about 1:00 am through the night. I'm glad they will be here so that I know what they are doing :) They really are good kiddos.
I'm off tomorrow, it's a rest day....until Monday...
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Turn Around
Tuesday I had a bad run, of course you know all of this already. A couple of my esteemed running friends were kind enough to let me know that we all have bad running days especially when the temperatures rise. Thank you for your wisdom!
Today was a good day running, despite the early morning heat I ran my 800's and felt good. It was not easy mind you instead it was comfortably hard. This was my turn around.
I guess the heat and humidy is here to stay, I am a cold weather runner but I must adjust to the heat, that's just the way it is.
In the winter I go run a little later in the morning when the sun is just up and the air is brisk, that is my favorite. Now that will change and I will get up early to run before the sun shines and the day gets too warm. To be honest I love finishing my run as the gloden rays peep over the horizon and yellow fluffy clouds.
It occurs to me that we as runners have wonderful opportunities to see the day as others do not. I pledge to not take these opportunities for granted.
Today was a good day running, despite the early morning heat I ran my 800's and felt good. It was not easy mind you instead it was comfortably hard. This was my turn around.
I guess the heat and humidy is here to stay, I am a cold weather runner but I must adjust to the heat, that's just the way it is.
In the winter I go run a little later in the morning when the sun is just up and the air is brisk, that is my favorite. Now that will change and I will get up early to run before the sun shines and the day gets too warm. To be honest I love finishing my run as the gloden rays peep over the horizon and yellow fluffy clouds.
It occurs to me that we as runners have wonderful opportunities to see the day as others do not. I pledge to not take these opportunities for granted.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Running Sucks
Today was not a good day, my run sucked. Luckily Terry was there to pick me up out of my self pity and loathing for that dreaded mile test.
I can't breathe anymore. The heat and humidity are killing me. If I go slow I am ok but when I try to push I just cannot get any air into my lungs. My legs are good, my knee was fine, my muscles can do it, but I just can't breathe.
What the hell is wrong with me? I am not happy, I don't like a bad run day, I want to throw it away like a piece of unwanted plastic wrap that has been covering something green in the fridge for weeks.
I am dissappointed. I can do better. But do I care anymore? Maybe I would be happier if I just gave it up. Maybe there is something else I can do.
Ok enough of the self pity...so I had a bad run. Who hasn't had them, right? And if you haven't I sure as hell don't want to know about it.
Tomorrow I rest and so we will see how Thursday goes. I'm hoping for a good run to get me out of this funk.
I can't breathe anymore. The heat and humidity are killing me. If I go slow I am ok but when I try to push I just cannot get any air into my lungs. My legs are good, my knee was fine, my muscles can do it, but I just can't breathe.
What the hell is wrong with me? I am not happy, I don't like a bad run day, I want to throw it away like a piece of unwanted plastic wrap that has been covering something green in the fridge for weeks.
I am dissappointed. I can do better. But do I care anymore? Maybe I would be happier if I just gave it up. Maybe there is something else I can do.
Ok enough of the self pity...so I had a bad run. Who hasn't had them, right? And if you haven't I sure as hell don't want to know about it.
Tomorrow I rest and so we will see how Thursday goes. I'm hoping for a good run to get me out of this funk.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Micks Birthday and Boston Marathon
5:30 - I'm up getting ready to run at 6:30...ok maybe it was 5:45. It takes me some time to prepare.
6:05 - I gently ask Terry if he is indeed going to run with me as promised last night. To my surprise he says yeah (in a very sleepy voice) but he does not budge.
6:15 - I gently tell Terry that if he wants to be running by 6:30 he needs to get out of bed. Reluctantly he stumbles out and gets ready.
6:31 - We are at the park where Mick is waiting.
Today is Mick's birthday and he is running 5 or so runs with 5 or so different groups or individuals. This is in celebration of another year of life having gone by! How exciting.
We ran a nice liesurly pace and it felt good although it was quite warm and humid out.
I felt fine until mile 4 when my knee began to hurt again. So what the heck is going on? I think it must be the treadmill on Thursday that did me in. I iced it when I got home and am hoping and praying that it will be fine in the morning when I do my mile test. Please keep your fingers crossed!
I watched the Boston marathon on TV this morning. I wish I had a ounce of their speed in me so my leisurly pace would be fast enough to do well all the time without puking. They are indeed amazing to watch. And I learned that yesterday Deena Kastor came from behind a girl that had a 2 minute lead on her to win the olympic trials. And she won my quite a bit. Wow, amazing.
It was inspiring and did get me a little excited hoping I can get to Boston someday, but it also made me nervous to even try. I am dealing with mixed emotions, ups and downs, yesses and nos, just nost sure what to think about me making it to Boston.
To those I know who made it and are there running today and those who already made it for next year I wish for injury free, happy, fun filled days of training and running.
Oh and yes it was windy this morning...ok for a slow run, hope tomorrow is better!
6:05 - I gently ask Terry if he is indeed going to run with me as promised last night. To my surprise he says yeah (in a very sleepy voice) but he does not budge.
6:15 - I gently tell Terry that if he wants to be running by 6:30 he needs to get out of bed. Reluctantly he stumbles out and gets ready.
6:31 - We are at the park where Mick is waiting.
Today is Mick's birthday and he is running 5 or so runs with 5 or so different groups or individuals. This is in celebration of another year of life having gone by! How exciting.
We ran a nice liesurly pace and it felt good although it was quite warm and humid out.
I felt fine until mile 4 when my knee began to hurt again. So what the heck is going on? I think it must be the treadmill on Thursday that did me in. I iced it when I got home and am hoping and praying that it will be fine in the morning when I do my mile test. Please keep your fingers crossed!
I watched the Boston marathon on TV this morning. I wish I had a ounce of their speed in me so my leisurly pace would be fast enough to do well all the time without puking. They are indeed amazing to watch. And I learned that yesterday Deena Kastor came from behind a girl that had a 2 minute lead on her to win the olympic trials. And she won my quite a bit. Wow, amazing.
It was inspiring and did get me a little excited hoping I can get to Boston someday, but it also made me nervous to even try. I am dealing with mixed emotions, ups and downs, yesses and nos, just nost sure what to think about me making it to Boston.
To those I know who made it and are there running today and those who already made it for next year I wish for injury free, happy, fun filled days of training and running.
Oh and yes it was windy this morning...ok for a slow run, hope tomorrow is better!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Long Run Saturday
I'm so tired. Ran 10 today, got up at 5am started running at 6 and ran with Jean, Gary, Patrizia, Molly, Rich, and a new runner named Lisa. This was Jean and Gary's last long run before their first marathon in Oklahoma City.
It was a good run for the most part. I always enjoy visiting with friends on my long runs. At about 7.5 miles my knee began to hurt. I pushed through the pain to get to 10. I am wondering if it's the run on the treadmill that started this. After all I am not used to the treadmill. I'm hoping tomorrow with a good rest day it will feel better. And yes doc, I'm icing :)
Then it was off to a 7v7 soccer tournament all day. Long run and lots of sun with good soccer. I am going to miss watching Taryn play, but I know she will be happy without it and will enjoy her college years without the game. I sure do love that daughter of mine.
Terry was unavailable for running today, instead he and Tanner were in Colorado State Park doing a little fishing and camping. Seems they did well and had a wonderful time...I sure do love that husband and son of mine.
The wind was not bad today, yes I know it's hard to believe. Speaking of wind I did look up the least windy place in the US. It's in Oregon, guess we are not moving there, but it's good to know just in case.
Jean and Gary and all the others who are marathon virgins in OKC are in for a treat. I am so happy for them and cannot wait to hear about the experience! Their excitement seems to carry me.
It was a good run for the most part. I always enjoy visiting with friends on my long runs. At about 7.5 miles my knee began to hurt. I pushed through the pain to get to 10. I am wondering if it's the run on the treadmill that started this. After all I am not used to the treadmill. I'm hoping tomorrow with a good rest day it will feel better. And yes doc, I'm icing :)
Then it was off to a 7v7 soccer tournament all day. Long run and lots of sun with good soccer. I am going to miss watching Taryn play, but I know she will be happy without it and will enjoy her college years without the game. I sure do love that daughter of mine.
Terry was unavailable for running today, instead he and Tanner were in Colorado State Park doing a little fishing and camping. Seems they did well and had a wonderful time...I sure do love that husband and son of mine.
The wind was not bad today, yes I know it's hard to believe. Speaking of wind I did look up the least windy place in the US. It's in Oregon, guess we are not moving there, but it's good to know just in case.
Jean and Gary and all the others who are marathon virgins in OKC are in for a treat. I am so happy for them and cannot wait to hear about the experience! Their excitement seems to carry me.
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