Race #3 out of 20 ( for 2012 ) Complete

Well....Today was a day for running. That's for sure!!!

I was directed to run a warm up of 2 miles and then race the 8K and then return home to finish up my miles to total 17. Today was the only day I was able to put them all out there for the long run and I just agreed to what was suggested.

Not sure I believed that I was really going to do it - other then, I was told to do so, so I followed through.

I ran a good solid 8K - awaiting the final chip times to appear so that I am able to see if I PR'd this year or not, but eitherway it was solid and I am happy with that. I also did this with OUT headphones!!! My 2nd race EVER Without them in and this time was all by myself, last one I was paced by a friend!!

Below is a picture of some of my friends ( Nanci and Angie ) :

Then when I returned home, after a drive to and fro Lewiston ( Fool's Five was held there ) I decided to check in with the children, throw in supper and re-hydrate, change an get at the last 10.

While I was out there, I was wondering how my legs would hold up, how crazy am I really, how the heck do people continue to train for full marathon, how am I still running ??, what time is it, how many miles have I done completely and so on and so forth -- course I do talk alot so my mind was full of oodles of these questions.

Then I hit the wind on the way back and that last 3 miles, was difficult for me. Otherwise I felt strong and good the entire rest of the run!!! Now to me, that's what is crazy !!! HOW did I become such a runner ?? To some of the people I hang out with, that's really nothing, but to others their jaws drop when I tell them the distance and the discipline we put forth for these races.

Eitherway -- it was a solid, productive day for training and for some odd reason or another ( trust your training ) it's all coming together and I feel stronger as a runner today, then I did yesterday.

Onward!! Stay ON. Keep ON.!!

A nice little 6 miler

Yesterday I had the chance to run with my friend, Val. ( 6 miles in 57 min!! )

I am learning that when I run with certain people I am able to do different things -- with Val the pace I am able to run at will push her and myself. It feels good to know that at this time in my training season, after being out for a brief rest from the effects of the Sesamode bone, I am able to run at the paces I am pulling off.

This gets me excited!!

Tomorrow is Fools Five Race ( http://foolsfive.org/ ) !! I am not out to PR or do push myself to the ultimate limit for I need to return home after running the 8K as well as a 2 mile warm up and complete 10 more miles. That will be my long run day.






I have begun alot of traveling plans for the upcoming races and I am finding it that there are alot of my Team members from Team MARATHON that are racing the races!! I am becoming SUPER Pumped to meet them all!!!! How exciting to meet team members from around the US of A !! 

There is a notion that I am fulfilling my first full marathon in May ... now after my 15 miler last week, I know that I am going to finish the full, not at a pace that I would like too, but none the less, I will finish my first full ever in May '12.

You are able to accomplish whatever you set your mind out to do !! What are you going to accomplish today ??

Track workout

I tell ya what -- that was FUN!!!! Yes it was fun due to the fact that my friend Ang came out to join us tonight, but better yet, it was fun as I am FINALLY able to start pushing it again!! Man the times were amazing for not having done any speed work in some time, other then a race here or there.

I was able to hold nice splits tonight, granted the recovery was FULL, but I still was grateful to have the times I did. Not ONLY does this mean I am still strong, but I will also be able to better them in time.

What I did find a bit annoying was from my strength workout yesterday, the pain that was left behind. My hammies were screaming at me a little bit.. which is OK. Means it actually worked. OK -- I'll do that again tomorrow :)

We had a our training for the sponsorship today, only lit the fire a little more!! It's time to train and train hard, without injuries!!

OH -->> AND get this...I recieved a FREE registration for another half !! This one is in Wisconsin Dells. Course it is the weekend before Grandma's Half, yet, that's OK. Just another training run for the year :O) And possibly a nice short vaca for the kids and I.

Stay on Keep on ....

Here's something FUN:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2TRUUu2uHo&feature=related

Whoaa..it's been a lil while!!

Today was a day of strength training.

I was able to get in 2 reps of each set and successfully worked up a sweat as well as felt it in my muscles :O) Sweat is fat leaving the body ... and the pain only means it's working successfully.

I was not able to get on here yesterday or over the weekend, yet, I was able to get in my runs. 15 miles on Saturday and then a short tempo run yesterday. It was actually pretty neat to look at the times and also the fact that I completed the miles. I did not dread them, nor did I procrastinate to get out to run them. Progress I believe.....

Here's half way through the first third of the 15 miles ( Taunton, MN ) :

Yesterday was on the dreadmill -- due to time. Got her done and it worked out pretty good .. some nice splits for me, for not being as active as I have yearned for.

Tomorrow will be a nice run on the track ... with some great friends from Team RED!!!

Onward and Upward!!

Whoa...two posts - one day !!

Holla!!

Went out for a short run, as I didn't know how my chins would react after last nights run and MAN did I sweat !! It is a bit humid out there!! NOW that's what I am talking about !!! LOVE IT !!

Ran a 3.5 miler - hit it harder on mile 2 - for a brief tempo. Didn't do so bad .. need to try to hold the race pace when out there, so onward to next week's tempos. ONLY way to get faster is do the work!!!

This weekend I will be traveling to SW MN and I am going to shoot for a 15 miler. I am told, get it in NO MATTER WHAT....so I will be out there!! It'll get done.

There's only one way to know that I am strong enough at my races, that's putting in the training. They say:

TRUST your Training !!

So == if you haven't gotten out there, DO IT NOW!!!!

Onward!!

Wednesday's late post ... HA

Chello !!!

Yesterday I was able to get in two workouts -- YAY!!!!

First, I lifted and worked the upper body for my noon break --I was only able to put in a total of 20 min, so it was hard/fast reps -- but gotta 'er done!!

Second, I was able to join my friend out at her place and take a nice 4 miler out in the humidity -- OOFTA .. it's definitely spring around this area!! It also upset my shins for come odd reason .. I am becoming more an more excited about getting my orthotics !! Hopefully that will begin to help as well as some new shoes also.

Third, my friend and I made a plan, which includes us figuring out sitters as well as putting in extra runs and speed work :O)

Life is really great -- only if you choose to make it that way!! For me, it seems that I have to stay super busy and also include people everyday of my life!!!

I received a phone call yesterday from a friend, who shared with me that she is progressing in her cardio workouts!! How AWESOME !! I love it - and I didn't have to 'push' her to do it .. it was because she seen changes in others and wanted the same in herself!! It's ALL about becoming willing , doing the footwork and continuing on -- NO MATTER WHAT !!!!

Ask yourself, instead of WHY, WHY NOT?????

Tank Top and Shorts !! I think SO!!

Boooya!!!

Went out for a quick 4 miler and didn't do so bad. I am super excited about this up coming race season. Looks like I am starting off strong, which means that as I train I will only become stronger -- guess this winter workouts paid off!!!!

Not to much to report other then it was super beautiful out and I took advantage of that for my break today !!!

Hope you all did the same !!!

ONWARD!!