Checking in......

Last week I ran Sunday - Wed.  Took Thurs & Friday off.  Then ran again Saturday & Sunday.  I'm trying really hard to change my thought process.....No intervals on my watch.  Just run as much as I can.  It's all a battle in my head....but I am running more so I think it is working!  

The last few times I've ran...my calves have reminded me about the pains I used to get in them.  I think it is because I run on the outside of my feet.   When I was running minute or a couple of minute intervals.......I didn't have to deal with it.  But now that I'm running more......it's back.  So I think I need to figure out some stretches or try to change my running stride.  That should be interesting.....

Race schedule for the summer: 

Possibly May 19th - Pound the Pavement  - 5K
June 23rd - Summerfest 5K 
July 25th - Sundown Dash 5K 
October 13 - Half marathon in Sheboygan 
5K @ St. Mary's Church in Milton.....whenever that is.  October, I think. 

What's on your schedule?  

Teri - did you sign up for the Sarasota Half for next year? 

Happy Running!!  


 

Change of plans......

First off......I ran Saturday & Sunday.  Saturday Amber and I ran.  Sunday I tried running with Roxy (4 yr old black lab).  Not a great idea.  She gets SOOO excited when we meet people on the trails.  She sounds like a siren.  It's rather embarassing.  It wasn't a great run......but we were moving. 

The change in plans is.....we aren't doing the half at Miller Park.  We're doing one in Sheboygan.  Looks like a beautiful course and it gives us more time to train.  http://www.rapidrunning.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=201&Itemid=310

Are you still running?  I was just looking at race dates.....I wanted to do the River To Ridge 5K......but I'll be in Myrtle Beach for a tradeshow.  So as of now I have a 5K and a half on my summer schedule.  That's plenty........for now. 

Have a great week.  Happy Running.

5 days last week

Last week we ran 5 days.  Felt good.  I felt like I was back in it.

Last night I ran on my treadmill.....avoiding the wind outside and tonight we're running again! 

Still fighting a cold.....but pushing through it.  67 days for 5K.  158 days for Half.  Goals are exactly what I need to keep going!

Happy Running.  Have a great week!

We're crazy.....

Today we decided we are going to do another half this fall.  9/22 in Milwaukee. http://www.race-brewers.com/

We originally said one a year.....but things change.  :)  Our goal will be to improve our time and run more....with less walking.  We're still working on the 5K training for now.  (And I've ran 3 days so far this week!) 

Well that's my news for the day.  Happy Running!  Keep moving.

5K training

Amber & I got out our original 5K training plan from ASR.  We're going back to the start and working on running a 5K without stopping.  We are going to try the "advanced" path and see how that goes.  And we've also come to the conclusion that we are better at running together than on our own.  So we're going to try and run together whenever possible.

The weather has been perfect!  Great time to be outside.  I've got 2 friends training for half marathons right now.  Both are in about 4 weeks.  It is the first one for Lisa - she says she has 11 in her but not sure about the rest.  And believe me.......she has it in her.  She is pretty determined.  She has lost about 90 lbs and kept it off for 2 years, I believe.  She has been running for awhile now.  She's in great shape and I'm sure will have a great race.   Lori is running her 2nd.....and is having some ankle pain.  She goes to the doctor tomorrow.  Hopefully it is something simple for Lori and she can keep running.  She's pretty determined that she is going to run it.  Good Luck Lori!!!

I have a terrible cold and sore throat....but still plan on running tonight.  I want to stay on plan.   No interuptions.  

Happy Running to everyone! Have a great week. 

Race

Amber & I signed up for a 5k today. June 23rd....Summerfest. Goal is to run it w/ out walking.

I went for a run tonight. It felt like the first time I'd ever ran. Wow....a few weeks of being lazy certainly caught up w/ me. I felt great after I was done though.

Have a great week. Happy Running!

P.S. Hope your ankle is feeling better Lori!!

Just what I needed!

Last night Lori sent me an email asking how my running was going. She ran 8 miles over the weekend - great job Lori! My answer to how was my running.....I'm not. I've been lazy...and busy. I ran 2 times last week and hadn't yet this week. So after reading Lori's email last night....I got up this morning and ran. Felt good. I do love to run! And this morning I was reminded of how good I feel afterwards. So I got my 5K training plan back out. I'm going to do the Advanced program and work my way towards running a 5K without stopping. So a BIG Thank You to Lori....for the support and push. Sometimes we all can use a little push...

Happy Running!