It was hotter than I expected, which kind of sucked ;) but overall, it was a decent run. I did 2.5 miles, but was a little slow at 31:14, but thats ok. I wasn't there for speed, I am trying to get back into the habit of running during the week. I've been majorly slacking with my weekly runs, so I at least have one in this week :)
So yeah, I turn 30 tomorrow. I've been dreading this for a while now. lol but I'm trying to look at it in a different good light, rather than I'm getting old. My 20's basically sucked. Obviously. I mean, I did get up to 298 lbs, so its pretty apparent I wasn't very happy. So I'm going into my 30's a little smaller, a little (a LOT!) happier, which I'm hoping will be the overall theme of my 30's. I hope to make 30 my best year. I hope to finally get to my goal weight, as well as finish my first marathon! And I hope to start back up at school this fall too.
I plan on going tomorrow for a birthday run after work, and hopefully it goes a little better tomorrow night!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Pride
So yesterday, as I was laying on my bed, feeling horrible I should mention, after my run, I started to think about pride. And why its one of the 7 deadly sins. Not that I really believe in that, but I see why its listed. It can get you into trouble.
According to the training guide I'm following, I needed to run/walk 12 miles yesterday. The day started off badly. I had maybe 5 hours of sleep the night before - I've been dealing with 2 sick dogs, so things have just been stressful around here. Pixie was in pain Friday night, and I stayed up with her, so she could have the heating pad most of the night. So, I was tired Saturday morning. I don't know what I was thinking, and only ate about 400 calories for breakfast. I then was trying to get my play list going, and was getting frustrated with that. I left the house an hour later than I wanted.
I finally get going around 11 am. My goal was to finish in the 2:30 range. It was a good goal to have, considering the time I had for the 10 mile run 2 weeks prior. Because my husband didn't want to go with me, I had to do my 6 mile route twice.
The first 3 miles, I did pretty good, and when I turned around, I was feeling ok too. My right hip started to feel tight, and just sore. I've battled this in the past when I hurt it on the treadmill a year ago. Once in a while it'll just be sore. I think it was because of the night before, I slept on couch for a few hours in an awkward position. My pace for the first 6 miles was 13:20, slower than I really wanted, but overall, not too bad. I get home and refill on my drink, and Craig asked how I was doing. I told him that my hip was killing me, and I was tired. He told me to stop, and just leave it at 6 miles, but I couldn't do it. Thats where the Pride came in. I should have stopped, I knew it. My hip hurt and I just didn't feel good. But I had posted on FB that I was doing 12, had posted on the MCM FB group that I was doing 12. So I just couldn't make myself stop. And because I had to do the same out and back again, I had almost talked myself into stopping at the 8 mile point, or the 10 mile point, but when I got to both of those turn around points, I talked myself out of stopping. I just remembered that horrible feeling of not being able to go 3 more miles at the marathon last year, to finish, I made myself keep going.
So yeah, I'm on my way back, and start walking, and not running at all anymore. I knew if I did that, I wouldn't run much anymore, but I was not feeling well at all. My hip hurt, my legs were cramping up. I should not have posted on C that I never get leg cramps, because yesterday they were BAD!! I ran a little, maybe .75 mile on the way back, but mostly I was walking. Barely. I get almost home, and I feel like I'm going to black out. Yeah, not good at all!! Craig was on his way home from the trails, so he rode the little bit home with me.
Anyway, so I guess I was due for a bad long run. The last 2 that I had before this were pretty good - I kept up with my intervals, made good time, and just felt GOOD during them. Yesterday - felt horrible. I was cursing myself, god, and running. I said the f word alot too, lol. My time was 3:01:46. I felt even worse when I saw the time. I was in the 15 min/mile range.
So yeah, I learned a valuable lesson, well lessons yesterday.
1. Get enough sleep the night before a long run. And if for whatever reason I cant, then I need to reschedule it.
2. Eat my normal pre run breakfast of over 500 calories.
3. If I need to make a new play list, make it the night before.
4. Get out of the house on time, not an hour late.
5. Make Craig come with me on long runs. I can not do laps like that anymore - mentally it makes it easy to want to quit. And I need to know I don't have to ration out my drink like I had to yesterday.
6. If I'm feeling hurt, or sick or not well, JUST STOP!
7. And don't let pride get the best of me, and listen to my body, not my pride.
:) so I'm pretty sore today, but I hope to either go for a short run later or maybe a bike ride. Oh and I'm back into the 203 range, which is good. Just a little more and I'll be under 200!! :)
According to the training guide I'm following, I needed to run/walk 12 miles yesterday. The day started off badly. I had maybe 5 hours of sleep the night before - I've been dealing with 2 sick dogs, so things have just been stressful around here. Pixie was in pain Friday night, and I stayed up with her, so she could have the heating pad most of the night. So, I was tired Saturday morning. I don't know what I was thinking, and only ate about 400 calories for breakfast. I then was trying to get my play list going, and was getting frustrated with that. I left the house an hour later than I wanted.
I finally get going around 11 am. My goal was to finish in the 2:30 range. It was a good goal to have, considering the time I had for the 10 mile run 2 weeks prior. Because my husband didn't want to go with me, I had to do my 6 mile route twice.
The first 3 miles, I did pretty good, and when I turned around, I was feeling ok too. My right hip started to feel tight, and just sore. I've battled this in the past when I hurt it on the treadmill a year ago. Once in a while it'll just be sore. I think it was because of the night before, I slept on couch for a few hours in an awkward position. My pace for the first 6 miles was 13:20, slower than I really wanted, but overall, not too bad. I get home and refill on my drink, and Craig asked how I was doing. I told him that my hip was killing me, and I was tired. He told me to stop, and just leave it at 6 miles, but I couldn't do it. Thats where the Pride came in. I should have stopped, I knew it. My hip hurt and I just didn't feel good. But I had posted on FB that I was doing 12, had posted on the MCM FB group that I was doing 12. So I just couldn't make myself stop. And because I had to do the same out and back again, I had almost talked myself into stopping at the 8 mile point, or the 10 mile point, but when I got to both of those turn around points, I talked myself out of stopping. I just remembered that horrible feeling of not being able to go 3 more miles at the marathon last year, to finish, I made myself keep going.
So yeah, I'm on my way back, and start walking, and not running at all anymore. I knew if I did that, I wouldn't run much anymore, but I was not feeling well at all. My hip hurt, my legs were cramping up. I should not have posted on C that I never get leg cramps, because yesterday they were BAD!! I ran a little, maybe .75 mile on the way back, but mostly I was walking. Barely. I get almost home, and I feel like I'm going to black out. Yeah, not good at all!! Craig was on his way home from the trails, so he rode the little bit home with me.
Anyway, so I guess I was due for a bad long run. The last 2 that I had before this were pretty good - I kept up with my intervals, made good time, and just felt GOOD during them. Yesterday - felt horrible. I was cursing myself, god, and running. I said the f word alot too, lol. My time was 3:01:46. I felt even worse when I saw the time. I was in the 15 min/mile range.
So yeah, I learned a valuable lesson, well lessons yesterday.
1. Get enough sleep the night before a long run. And if for whatever reason I cant, then I need to reschedule it.
2. Eat my normal pre run breakfast of over 500 calories.
3. If I need to make a new play list, make it the night before.
4. Get out of the house on time, not an hour late.
5. Make Craig come with me on long runs. I can not do laps like that anymore - mentally it makes it easy to want to quit. And I need to know I don't have to ration out my drink like I had to yesterday.
6. If I'm feeling hurt, or sick or not well, JUST STOP!
7. And don't let pride get the best of me, and listen to my body, not my pride.
:) so I'm pretty sore today, but I hope to either go for a short run later or maybe a bike ride. Oh and I'm back into the 203 range, which is good. Just a little more and I'll be under 200!! :)
Friday, June 24, 2011
So its been a while...
since I've updated here. Thats probably because I totally suck, and have only been running once this week. And it was only 2.2 miles. And it sucked balls. I also have not been logging my food like I should be, and gained like 10 lbs because of my period, and eating out for a few days. Ok maybe its not ten, and I know its not a real weight gain.
I'm just tired of it. And just need to whine, I guess. I hate having to log my food sometimes. I wish I didn't have to to lose weight. I haven't felt like running either. But the weather has not been cooperative.
But I'm turning 30 next week. I wanted to be UNDER 200 lbs by then, but thats not going to happen. I need to start my 30's right, and get back to running regularly, and eating right.... and it seems like I've written this a million times.
I have a million excuses too - I wasn't at home for 3 days, I've been getting out of work late, its been hot, my dog is sick, I bought a new book (well 3, and I've read 2 of them in the past 4 days), I'm tired... I could go on.
So yeah, thats why I've been hiding... again.
Anyway. I'm going for a 12 mile run tomorrow. I am excited about it.
I'm just tired of it. And just need to whine, I guess. I hate having to log my food sometimes. I wish I didn't have to to lose weight. I haven't felt like running either. But the weather has not been cooperative.
But I'm turning 30 next week. I wanted to be UNDER 200 lbs by then, but thats not going to happen. I need to start my 30's right, and get back to running regularly, and eating right.... and it seems like I've written this a million times.
I have a million excuses too - I wasn't at home for 3 days, I've been getting out of work late, its been hot, my dog is sick, I bought a new book (well 3, and I've read 2 of them in the past 4 days), I'm tired... I could go on.
So yeah, thats why I've been hiding... again.
Anyway. I'm going for a 12 mile run tomorrow. I am excited about it.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Nice "little" run...
Me just being a nerd before I went for my run!
Anyway, I ran/walked 10 miles today! My goal was to be under at least 2:05:00, but I really wanted 1:59:59 or 2:00:00. I ended up at..... 2:01:41!!!! I was excited! I couldnt believe how close I was, and how well I did. It was a great day, because it was so cool, and not humid like my last long run. My pace was about 50 seconds better today than last week when I did 9 miles. I can only hope that the weather for the marathon is about the same as it was today. It was perfect.
And thank you, husband, for coming with me. I know it was uncomfortable for you, but I love you for coming with me.
My legs are a little sore, my right leg and knee are kind of sore. My right leg is my weak link, I swear. Over all though, I feel good.
I looked at my times from last year, and I did 11 miles in like 3 freakin hours. And my pace was in the 18's. So I am doing WAY better than last year. I'm happy about that. I can see the improvement when I compare my times to last year.
I also had a good short run Thursday night - I did 2.2 miles and my pace was 11:10!
I'm feeling pretty good - now if only I could lose 3 lbs, and be under 200 lbs for the first time in over 10 years.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Great run today!!
Today I needed to run 9 miles. And I did it. I did intervals of 3:1 (3 min running, and 1 min walking) and did pretty good. I had set a goal for myself of 1:55:00. I didn't make it, but I did do it in 1:56:51! Which I was pretty happy with!!
It was so hot and humid by the time I was done, but overall, I didn't feel TOO bad. I really tried to keep up with my intervals and not walk more than what I had set for myself. Granted, near the end, my running was barely a run, and was super slow, but I still did it. I did get up to 6 mph again for a little bit near home - I just wanted to be done!
I'm feeling good, and am happy. I have a great husband who I love, who rode his bike for 9 slooooooow miles in this heat and humidity to keep me hydrated. I would have died without him!
I hope to really get back on track with my eating and keeping track of my calories. I've not been doing a good job of it lately, and hope to change that today.
I feel blessed that I can do this, and have a supportive person in my life to keep me going. There aren't many people out there who can say that, and I feel lucky that I can.
I love running, my life, my husband, the little family that we've created together, my family, our little home, mt biking, just pretty much everything.
It was so hot and humid by the time I was done, but overall, I didn't feel TOO bad. I really tried to keep up with my intervals and not walk more than what I had set for myself. Granted, near the end, my running was barely a run, and was super slow, but I still did it. I did get up to 6 mph again for a little bit near home - I just wanted to be done!
I'm feeling good, and am happy. I have a great husband who I love, who rode his bike for 9 slooooooow miles in this heat and humidity to keep me hydrated. I would have died without him!
I hope to really get back on track with my eating and keeping track of my calories. I've not been doing a good job of it lately, and hope to change that today.
I feel blessed that I can do this, and have a supportive person in my life to keep me going. There aren't many people out there who can say that, and I feel lucky that I can.
I love running, my life, my husband, the little family that we've created together, my family, our little home, mt biking, just pretty much everything.
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