Dec 20, 2010, KILLER elliptical workout...35 minutes 8.1 miles.
I did intervals on the elliptical this morning and worked it pretty hard, I think I might have seen sweat drip off the screen. =)
I feel like this is my first QUALITY workout in the last few weeks, so it felt really good.
In other news....we just got word that Nike is going to send us a voucher for full retail price of my 09's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could NOT be happier. They said we should get it in 5-7 business days. I wish I could contact them and say 'dont even bother sending it, I already know what I want!' =)
In other running news, it looks like I am actually going to get an outdoor run in tomorrow!!!! I have been giddy all night thinking about it-isnt that nutso?
It's going to be gloomy, and 26 with a windchill of 16, but all I'll be seeing is sunshine and blue skies. And maybe some Care Bears and rainbows.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Dec 19,2010
Dec 19, 2010 -treadmill run 3.3 mi in 37:00
Nope. You read that right. No need to search for the ol' eye glasses. It really truly took me thirty-seven minutes to run 3.3 miles. At least according to Mr. Pro-Form whom I am starting to doubt.
According to 'above party' I ran my first mile in 13 minutes. I have NEVER run a 13min mile, even when I was new to running, so I am thinking either the treadmill is off, or I just naturally run really REALLY slow on it. As in 'could qualify for the geriatric turtle marathon' slow.
BUT I think I am ok with that now. As long as I am running, I'm not going to be concerned with the numbers it gives me and just try to slow down and ENJOY it.
Even if it DOES tell me that 5.5mph is HARD and even if I am sweating up a storm trying to push 5.8mph...even if 6mph feels LIGHTINING fast....
Any running is better than no running....right?
Right.
=)
Nope. You read that right. No need to search for the ol' eye glasses. It really truly took me thirty-seven minutes to run 3.3 miles. At least according to Mr. Pro-Form whom I am starting to doubt.
According to 'above party' I ran my first mile in 13 minutes. I have NEVER run a 13min mile, even when I was new to running, so I am thinking either the treadmill is off, or I just naturally run really REALLY slow on it. As in 'could qualify for the geriatric turtle marathon' slow.
BUT I think I am ok with that now. As long as I am running, I'm not going to be concerned with the numbers it gives me and just try to slow down and ENJOY it.
Even if it DOES tell me that 5.5mph is HARD and even if I am sweating up a storm trying to push 5.8mph...even if 6mph feels LIGHTINING fast....
Any running is better than no running....right?
Right.
=)
Friday, December 17, 2010
Stupid Treadmill....
Dec 15 elliptical 32min 7.1 miles
Dec 17 treadmill run 3 miles 32:00
PLEASE tell me treadmills can be 'off' in their distances for time?? I can USUALLY run 3 miles in 30 minutes or less and it felt like I was putting in almost a FULL 5K race effort pretty much the whole time on this run!! Given that my fastest 5K time was 25:30, I have to question this time/distance here...
I am hoping I have not lost that much running fitness!! It had me down in the mouth a bit to be quite honest with you.
But alas, our roads and sidewalks are still coated with the white stuff with that slippery junk hidden underneath and unless I am looking for a winter spent in some type of traction, I would rather not risk it.
I cant BELIEVE how much I am missing running outside.
Registration for the 1/2 I want to run in May has just opened up too. I am nervous to sign up and not be in shape enough to have a 'quality' race. I dont JUST want to complete. I want to complete while feeling like I was prepared and gave all I had.
BUUUUT, I will probably end up signing up anyway and hoping for the best. =)
Dec 17 treadmill run 3 miles 32:00
PLEASE tell me treadmills can be 'off' in their distances for time?? I can USUALLY run 3 miles in 30 minutes or less and it felt like I was putting in almost a FULL 5K race effort pretty much the whole time on this run!! Given that my fastest 5K time was 25:30, I have to question this time/distance here...
I am hoping I have not lost that much running fitness!! It had me down in the mouth a bit to be quite honest with you.
But alas, our roads and sidewalks are still coated with the white stuff with that slippery junk hidden underneath and unless I am looking for a winter spent in some type of traction, I would rather not risk it.
I cant BELIEVE how much I am missing running outside.
Registration for the 1/2 I want to run in May has just opened up too. I am nervous to sign up and not be in shape enough to have a 'quality' race. I dont JUST want to complete. I want to complete while feeling like I was prepared and gave all I had.
BUUUUT, I will probably end up signing up anyway and hoping for the best. =)
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Dec 14th, 2010....and Dec 13th
Dec 13, 2010 7.1mi 33 minutes
Dec 14, 2010 2.9mi 30minutes TREADMILL run!
Ok, so first time running on the treadmill. Definitely going to take some getting used to, but I am so thankful my neighbors are letting me use theirs! Its in their heated garage, so I dont even need to bother them to use it. Perfect.
Still using my old shoes, BUT we did finally send the Nikes in on Friday! We went to Finish Line and I tried on some 'grown up' Air Max 2010 and they definitely feel different from the 'kid' Air MAx 2010's that I bought. The grown upie ones feel more like my old 09's, so I am thrilled that if Nike gives me a voucher, I have shoes I can buy that will work!
I am hoping to run a few times a week over the next few weeks until I can get some new kicks. Hopefully the balmy 35* that is forecasted for the middle of the week will melt the snow and ice and I can throw down on some pavement!
Dec 14, 2010 2.9mi 30minutes TREADMILL run!
Ok, so first time running on the treadmill. Definitely going to take some getting used to, but I am so thankful my neighbors are letting me use theirs! Its in their heated garage, so I dont even need to bother them to use it. Perfect.
Still using my old shoes, BUT we did finally send the Nikes in on Friday! We went to Finish Line and I tried on some 'grown up' Air Max 2010 and they definitely feel different from the 'kid' Air MAx 2010's that I bought. The grown upie ones feel more like my old 09's, so I am thrilled that if Nike gives me a voucher, I have shoes I can buy that will work!
I am hoping to run a few times a week over the next few weeks until I can get some new kicks. Hopefully the balmy 35* that is forecasted for the middle of the week will melt the snow and ice and I can throw down on some pavement!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Dec 10th and Dec 7th
Dec 7th...elliptical 8 miles 38 min
Dec 10th 3.76 mi, 37:27....20* no wind....gear: headband, neck gaiter, Reebok tech shirt under LS Tek Gear shirt, jacket, gloves, Fila tights, shorts, tunes, hydration belt, old OLD shoes...=)
Surprisingly good run this morning! I ran in my old OLD shoes (yes Natty, the ones that are older than 1/2 your children) =) And just took it nice and easy. Hubby and I are hoping to find some shoes tomorrow for me while waiting on the whole Nike thing. But in the meantime, I think these old Air Max Moto's will suffice.
I had to strip the jacket 5 min into the run this morning. I think it was 20* but I'm not sure. It was 24* when I remembered to check it at 8:30 and I started my run at 7, so its just a guess.
With no wind though, it was PERFECT.
I have lately not been pre-mapping my runs but just going out and hitting the pavement for what I think is about 3-4 miles.
I feel like I have lost a bit of my running mojo, so I am hoping some new shoes will help to get that back-and getting my Garmin up and going. =)
Hope you all have a great weekend!
15 days til Christmas!!!!
Dec 10th 3.76 mi, 37:27....20* no wind....gear: headband, neck gaiter, Reebok tech shirt under LS Tek Gear shirt, jacket, gloves, Fila tights, shorts, tunes, hydration belt, old OLD shoes...=)
Surprisingly good run this morning! I ran in my old OLD shoes (yes Natty, the ones that are older than 1/2 your children) =) And just took it nice and easy. Hubby and I are hoping to find some shoes tomorrow for me while waiting on the whole Nike thing. But in the meantime, I think these old Air Max Moto's will suffice.
I had to strip the jacket 5 min into the run this morning. I think it was 20* but I'm not sure. It was 24* when I remembered to check it at 8:30 and I started my run at 7, so its just a guess.
With no wind though, it was PERFECT.
I have lately not been pre-mapping my runs but just going out and hitting the pavement for what I think is about 3-4 miles.
I feel like I have lost a bit of my running mojo, so I am hoping some new shoes will help to get that back-and getting my Garmin up and going. =)
Hope you all have a great weekend!
15 days til Christmas!!!!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Dec 6, 2010 AND Dec 2, 2010
Dec 2, 2010...elliptical 8.3 in 40 minutes
Dec 6, 2010....2.94 miles....31:25....14* no wind....gear: headband, neck gaiter, Chill Chasers LS shirt, under a Tek gear short sleeve shirt, UNDER a LS Tek Gear shirt, jacket, 2 pr gloves, Chill Chaser tights under Fila tights UNDER lined wind pants, tunes
Well, I didnt get my run in this weekend, it was SO cold and windy and we had a really busy weekend. Before today, I hadn't run since last Wednesday and that has been my long running break since August! It felt good to get back out there but this run was definitely a 4 on a 1-10 scale.
I just couldnt seem to get a good rhythm. After the first 8 min, I pulled my neck gaiter off my face to just around my neck...about 15min into the run, I took my jacket off as well and tied it around my waist. From about 15min to 25 minutes, I just felt like I could catch my breath. I think the cold air was really bothering my lungs, so I pulled the neck gaiter back up over my mouth and after 5 minutes that seemed to help, but by then I just wanted to bag the last mile, so I quit early.
So question for you moms out there...what are some of your frugal money saving tips? How about cheap meal ideas? We are trying to work our grocery budget down (including paper products, soaps etc) from 1300 a month to 1000 or less. I know it can be done but I need ideas!!
Dec 6, 2010....2.94 miles....31:25....14* no wind....gear: headband, neck gaiter, Chill Chasers LS shirt, under a Tek gear short sleeve shirt, UNDER a LS Tek Gear shirt, jacket, 2 pr gloves, Chill Chaser tights under Fila tights UNDER lined wind pants, tunes
Well, I didnt get my run in this weekend, it was SO cold and windy and we had a really busy weekend. Before today, I hadn't run since last Wednesday and that has been my long running break since August! It felt good to get back out there but this run was definitely a 4 on a 1-10 scale.
I just couldnt seem to get a good rhythm. After the first 8 min, I pulled my neck gaiter off my face to just around my neck...about 15min into the run, I took my jacket off as well and tied it around my waist. From about 15min to 25 minutes, I just felt like I could catch my breath. I think the cold air was really bothering my lungs, so I pulled the neck gaiter back up over my mouth and after 5 minutes that seemed to help, but by then I just wanted to bag the last mile, so I quit early.
So question for you moms out there...what are some of your frugal money saving tips? How about cheap meal ideas? We are trying to work our grocery budget down (including paper products, soaps etc) from 1300 a month to 1000 or less. I know it can be done but I need ideas!!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Dec 1, 2010
Dec 1, 2010.....2.93 miles in 29:30....18* windchill of 10*....gear: headband, neck gaiter, Chill Chasers LS shirt, under Reebok tech shirt, under LS Tek Gear shirt, jacket, 2 prs cheapie gloves, Chill Chasers tights under Fila tights, short, hydration belt, tunes
I didnt map this run out ahead of time. I woke up pretty late so I didnt know how far I would be able to go this morning, so I just ran a route that I thought would be about 30 minutes long.
this was my last run in my 2009s as hubby is sending them in today. *sigh*
Felt like I was burying an old dog or something. Hoping they will accept the claim and send us a voucher so I can get a new pair.
It did NOT feel like a windchill of 10 today, nor did it really feel windy at ALL when I was out there. I do think I dressed appropriately today. I did have to shed the jacket about 10 min into the run and 1 pair of gloves, but after that, I felt perfect.
Next run on tap is my long run on Saturday, though it wont be very long since I will be running in my old shoes. I am probably only going to do 4-5 miles. HOPEFULLY I will have my garmin by then, so most of the run will be spend playing around with that, I'm sure =)
I didnt map this run out ahead of time. I woke up pretty late so I didnt know how far I would be able to go this morning, so I just ran a route that I thought would be about 30 minutes long.
this was my last run in my 2009s as hubby is sending them in today. *sigh*
Felt like I was burying an old dog or something. Hoping they will accept the claim and send us a voucher so I can get a new pair.
It did NOT feel like a windchill of 10 today, nor did it really feel windy at ALL when I was out there. I do think I dressed appropriately today. I did have to shed the jacket about 10 min into the run and 1 pair of gloves, but after that, I felt perfect.
Next run on tap is my long run on Saturday, though it wont be very long since I will be running in my old shoes. I am probably only going to do 4-5 miles. HOPEFULLY I will have my garmin by then, so most of the run will be spend playing around with that, I'm sure =)
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