Almost 14K steps in today

I'm off this week.....so I don't have any excuse not to get my steps in.  Went grocery shopping this morning and then clothes shopping.  Met a friend for lunch and then met Amber after she was done with work for our run. Today we ran a minute,  walked 2, ran 2 minutes, walked 2.  We repeated that 2 times and then ran one more minute.  We got our 5 runs in....so we were happy.  Tomorrow night is our group run class.  Plus we run on Thursday so we didn't really want to overdue it tonight with the heat.  I'm not a fan of the heat and humidity....so this running in the heat is going to take some getting used to! 

Happy Running!  I'll report back after our run class tomorrow night!

Run is done for the day......

Amber & I met at 8 am this morning for our run.  Our "program" was to do the same as we've been doing and repeat 4x.  Well.....we repeated it 5x and THEN.....we walked 4 minutes, ran 3 minutes, walked a couple minutes and then ran 3 more minutes.  We were pretty proud of ourselves...  So I feel good with our progress in just this week! 

Tomorrow is a cardio day.....anything but running.  We're meeting up again on Tuesday for our next run.  I'm off this next week.....but I think I'm still going to meet up with Amber after she is done with work.  We seem to push ourselves more when we run together. 

Have a great day!  Theresa, how is the training going for you?  Glad to be back running? 

Enjoy your day off tomorrow everyone!  Take care - Love ya! Tina

Done with Day 2

My friend Amber and I met tonight after work to do our run/walk.  We went to the bike trails down off of Ruger Ave.  Pretty nice area.  Our workout today was supposed to be 10 min walking, 1 min run, 2 walk.....repeat 3X and then 10 minute cooldown. Well....we repeated it 5X.  We're slow......but steady.  We run/walk at the same pace so it works out really well for us.  And we keep each other on task. 

Tomorrow is a rest day. Then Saturday is a slow 30 minute walk and Sunday is back to running.....with Monday as a cardio day (something other than running) and Tuesday is running.

I feel good.  Today was a little easier than yesterday.  I think after a few times of running outside.....I'll be comfortable with it.  Up until now......98% of my running has been on the treadmill.  So going outside I feel like I'm starting over. 

Well have a great night.......Happy Running!  - Tina

I survived!

There were 60+ people for the first night of our beginners program!  WOW.  We walked around 10 -12 minutes and then ran a minute, walked a minute.  We repeated that 4 times and then finished it up with walking back to All Season Runner.  2 times our "runs" were up hill.  It was nice to run with a group......I definitely pushed myself more than I would have if I had been alone. 

We got our 9 week training schedule and also did some stretching afterwards.  We had 4 coaches that helped us along.  We split into groups.......walkers, beginners and advanced beginners.  I stuck with the beginners.  It is definitely harder to run outside than on my treadmill.....especially with those hills!  But Amber & I pushed through it and we're going to run together tomorrow too. 

Very fun!  Looking forward to the next 9 weeks and our 5K race!!  Thanks to Theresa & Roger for suggesting the half marathon.....I think I'm going to enjoy running!!!

Happy Running!  Have a good night.

Tomorrow is the big day for me.......

The "official" start of my running career.  Tomorrow starts a 9 week training program with a goal of running a 5K on July 27th.  I feel like what I've been doing is "preparing" and tomorrow it gets official.  I'm really excited about it.  My friend Amber is too.  We're talking about running a few other 5K's after the July one.  She did tell me I'm on my own for the half marathon though.....but maybe I can change her mind.  :-)

Glad to have you back with us Theresa!  And that's awesome that you have kept the weight off.  With tomorrow being my "official" start......I'm hoping to shed a few pounds in the next couple of months as well. 

Roger & Tammy - have you been running?  The weather was perfect today for a run. 

Today I got on my treadmill and did 2 miles running and walking.  Got in about 12K steps.  As my running time increases.....it will be interesting to see how my steps increase per day. 

I'll let you know how the first run goes tomorrow night.  Happy Running to everyone!  Love ya!

Lazy Monday

I didn't have much for ambition tonight...but I did get on my treadmill and run/walk for 30 minutes. Got my 10k+ steps in today too.

My computer froze up right now so I'm using my phone....so this will be short. 

Waiting to get my training program from ASR. 2 more days and my class starts. 

Have a good week....happy running.

Weekend

No exercise all weekend.....just running after a 1 year old all weekend.  Back at it tonight.  I kinda feel crappy after not exercising.....that's a GOOD THING!!!! 

Happy Monday!  Have a great week.

SOOOOO close......

I'm always up for a challenge and when the question was asked.....can you run a mile yet?  I thought, I sure think so.  So I was determined all day at work.....I'm going home and I'm going to run a mile straight.  So I got home, got my shoes on and downstairs I went.  Stretched out a little...put my Ipod on and away I went.  I got to 8 minutes and had to stop....killer shin splints.  (Some days I get them, some days I don't.)  So I walked for a minute and then started running again.  I had to stop one more time for a minute.....but I finished a mile off with MOSTLY running.  Then I did another mile.....alternating running and walking.  Tonight I felt like I did the most running I've done......so I'm good with that.  I didn't quite make my mile of straight running....but that will come soon!

And it's 4:50 and I've already got my 10K steps in! 

We're babysitting for my 1 1/2 yr old nephew this weekend (half sister Sarah's son).....so I'm sure I won't have any problem getting my steps in this weekend!  He never stops!!!  I'm hoping to still squeeze in a run or two this weekend.  And I should try to get up early tomorrow morning too....we'll see how that goes!

Happy Running! Have a good weekend.

Half way through the week.....

No running for me today.  Tomorrow I will finish week 4......but I do think that I will for sure repeat and do this week again.  Tonight I did a little on my elliptical....did some shopping also.  So I got my 10K steps in. 

Did you exercise today?  What did you do? 

Roger, do we have to sign up for the Milton 4th of July run?  My friend Amber is going to do the mile run with me.  We'll be 6 weeks into our Beginner running program so we should be able to do the mile run......even if I do have a few beers the night before at Summerfest.  :-)

We're more than half way through the week.......Have a good night!  Happy Running.

2nd day of Week 4....

KICKED MY BUTT!!  Actually, it was a little easier than Sunday morning....but still tough.  However......now that I'm done.....I'm glad I did it.  I thought about skipping the last 5 minute run and walk.....but I didn't! 

One week from tomorrow and I start running with the Beginner group.  I'm excited! 

Roger, no can do on the 24th of Sept.  I'll be in Cincinnati at a tradeshow.  I got out of that one!  haha!!  I do hope to find another 5K this fall....maybe a couple of them.  I'll have to check on line and see what I can find......

Have a great night.  Happy Running!!!

That was tough!

I just completed Week 4, Day 1.  That was TOUGH!!!  But I made it through.  I had to really convince myself to keep going during the last 5 minute run.  I'm thinking I may do Week 4 2 times.  We'll see how it goes this week and then I'll decide. 

I'm thinking I might run the mile race on the 4th of July.  I'm going to Kid Rock/Summerfest the night before...so we'll see how late we get home and how I feel.  I'm thinking cheesecurds and beer the night before might not make for a very early morning on the 4th, but we'll see.

I saw there was a half marathon/marathon in Janesville this fall.  I'm thinking next year I will do that.  I really hope that I make running a part of my daily life.....as long as my knee and body agrees......that is my plan.

Happy Sunday!  Happy Running!  Have a great week!

TGIF!

I was up early this morning and did Week 3, Day 3 again.  I figured since it was a little difficult to get through this week.....another day wouldn't hurt.  And I did make it through it a little easier.....so I was happy I did it.  I'm going out for drinks with some friends tonight.....so I was proud of myself for making running a priority by getting up this morning.  3 weeks ago....I would of just skipped it.  PROGRESS!!!

Googles Blogger has been down for over a day and I see that Wednesdays posts are erased for now.  But I'm glad to see it is functional today.

Tomorrow I'm thinking I'll tackle Week 4.  We'll see how that goes.  I am determined to make it through it.....it might take more than a week, it might not......but I WILL make it through it. 

Have a fantastic weekend!  Happy Running!!!

Roger & Tammy - when is your next race?

Theresa - are you still going to the KettleBell gym?  There is one in Janesville now.  It's pretty pricey.....but I hear it kicks your butt!!

Week 3......

is complete!  Next week's program looks tough.... jog 3 min, walk 90 seconds, jog 5 min, walk 2 1/2 min, jog 3 min, walk 90 sec, jog 5 min.  I've tried this C25K program before and never made it through week 4 and gave up........so this next week will be the true test of my commitment!  I'm going to do it though!!!  So ask me next week........make sure I'm pushing through it!!!  And then the following week I'll start the program at ASR. 

My friend Amber is all signed up at ASR to run with me.  She went and got fitted for some good shoes so we're both all set.  Another co-worker is thinking about it too...

This is also a good distraction for me right now.  Grainger/Lab Safety announced the sale of more of our companies.  We previously had 8 companies, I think.  Well they are selling off all of them except Lab Safety.  So obviously we don't need 800 people to run just Lab Safety.  So it's a little stressful not knowing if we have jobs or not.......SOOOO this is perfect timing for training and running.  Keeps my mind off of work and also is a great stress reliever. 

Time to go get my hair cut and colored.....have a good night.  Happy Running!  And P.S.....the Brewers SUCKED today.

It's HOT out today!!!

No running today......just walked on my treadmill for a half an hour.  Tomorrow I'll finish up Week 3 of the C25K program.  I really hate this heat.......especially this early.  I'm going to have to try and get used to it with running outside.  I'll probably be doing that early in the morning or late at night......I prefer winter. 

I don't have anything else today......Have a good night! 

Hi Theresa and Tammy!

Week 3, Day 2

is complete.  Today was tough.....but I made it through it.  It's strange....one day I feel like running is pretty easy....the next day I feel like I'm gonna die.  I guess it just takes time.....and depends on how my body feels, I guess.

Went to ASR and paid for my Beginners program.  I guess I missed seeing you there this afternoon Roger.   How are you feeling by the way?  Back to normal?  Or sore?


Off to bed early for me.  Have a great week!!!!

Week 3...day 1

Completed week 3, day 1 early this morning. Then I got in the car on my way to Lake Geneva. Rob & I were at the finish line when Roger & Tammy crossed it. How motivating! I can't wait for March!!!  Rob says he is going to start running too.....we'll see.  That is totally up to him.   No pressure from me. 

Happy Mother's Day Theresa!
CONGRATS to Roger & Tammy!

Beginner Running Program

Last night was the informational meeting for the Beginner to 5K program.  I am really looking forward to it!  There were about 35 people there.  All ages and sizes.  I think it is going to be a fun group to run with.  We'll start the program on May 25th.  We'll run together every Wednesday.  We'll get an email each week with our schedule/training program for the week.  Our goal is to run a 5K on July 27th.  I'm really excited!!! 

Hope your week is going good.  Happy Running!  Tonight I'll finish Week 2 of the C25K program on my ipod. 

Roger - I'll see you at the finish line on Saturday! (unless it is raining...I might melt in the rain)

Week 2, Day 2......complete

I was a little worried as to whether or not I'd make it through today's walk/run.  I'm sore from all of the moving yesterday.  Maybe girls shouldn't try to move big oak tables, wooden trunks, antique ice chests, etc by themselves....lesson learned.  BUT I did make it through....and without shin splints too!  Tammy gave me a little tip the other day about stretching my calves by standing on the edge of a step.  And that has really helped.  Thanks for the tip!

Tomorrow is the meeting for the Beginner to 5K program/training.  I guess 25 people are signed up.  My friend Amber says she is going with me so it should be fun to have someone to run with at my beginning level.  And I'm looking forward to meeting some new people to run with too! 

I'm still trying to figure out if I'm going to be able to make it to Lake Geneva Saturday morning.  I have to be back in Milton by noon.  Will I have enough time Roger? 

Have a great day.  Happy Running!!!

18K steps today.......

and I didn't even exercise!  I took the afternoon off to help a friend (that is going through divorce) move into her new house.  WOW.  I'm tired and sore!  Started at 11 am and it's now 7:35.  I'm beat.  Nothing left in me for exercising.  So I guess I'll run tomorrow.  I think I got plenty of exercising in with taking 18K steps!

Have a great night....and week!  I've gotta take a hot bath and get some sleep!

Got my 10K steps in but......

Not a lot of energy left at the end of the day today to exercise.  Spent the day cleaning, grocery shopping, running errands, cooking for the week, laundry, etc.....and then it got to be 6:30 and I decided it was time to exercise.  I only spent about 15 minutes on the treadmill and I was done.  I checked my pedometer and I was at 10,461 steps.  So.....I guess I'm OK with that. 

Tomorrow is Day 2 of Week 2 of C25K.  Looking forward to that.  I'm also helping a friend move tomorrow afternoon........maybe I should get up in the morning to exercise??  We'll see how that goes. 

Have a great week! Can't believe it is May 1st already!