Ran outside tonight.....

And I must say....I'm loving running in the cooler weather!  Tonight I ran for 20 minutes straight without stopping.  I ran for 15 minutes......run/walk and then decided to see how long I could go without stopping.  Set my goal for 10....then 15....then 20.  Next time.....I'm going for 30!  Tonight was my first night out by myself in the dark and I told Rob I'd be gone for 40 minutes so I figured after the 20.....I better head back.  I purchased a headlamp from ASR.......I love it!  It really, really helps a lot.  Amber, you are going to love it for when we run on the trails. 

No, I'm not running the Jingle Bell Run.  Since I'm running 5 miles on Sunday......I'm trying to stick to my "plan" and I know Amber has to work at the Y on Saturday.   Sticking to a plan really works for me......keeps me focused and on track. 

Good luck Roger & Tammy on Saturday......Lori is running too!  Dress warm!!!  Happy Running and Stay tuned.....hopefully I'll be able to report back with a 30 minute run without stopping!  I'm excited!! 

Have a good rest of your week! Tina

4+ miles.......done!

Goal this weekend was to run/walk 4 miles.  Yesterday the weather was pretty crappy so I decided to wait until today.  Today wasn't a ton better.....but at least it wasn't raining. 

So I went to the trails off of Afton Road.......set my Garmin for 1 minute run/walk.....32 times.  I figured this should get me to 4 miles.  I got back to my mile marker at 30 segments instead of 32....so I thought, I hope I hit 4 miles.  Well I did.  4.88 miles....with a 5 minute warm up and cool down in there.  My calf muscles are a little tight.....but otherwise I feel good.  Next weekends goal......5 miles.  And I'll probably run 2 or 3 times this week...on my treadmill.  Still trying to keep a good relationship with the treadmill for my short runs and do the long runs outside.  And on the treadmill I'm going to work on increasing my run time.....more running than walking. 

Any luck hunting Amber?  Did you get any runs in? 

Have a great week!  Happy Running!!! 

Thanksgiving Walk

I had thought about getting up early this morning and going to Milton for the Turkey Trot run.  But I woke up at 2:30 am and was up for several hours......so when the clock said 5 am and I was still up.......I decided I wasn't getting up to run early.  So I finally fell asleep and woke up around 8:30.  I talked Rob into going for a walk with me.  We bundled up, put the dogs in the truck and headed to the trails off of Afton Rd.  We walked 3 miles.   I did a little bit of running with my dogs.  Our young lab, Roxy, is pretty energetic.  I tried running with her but she pulls so much and crosses over in front of me so much that it is no fun at all.  I discoverd today that our 9 year old lab Hannah is a great running partner.  She doesn't have to be on a leash and she stays right with me.  So her & I ran a little bit.  Good exercise for her and me!  So I'm thinking I may have found a new running partner when I'm running in the dark.  I will need to get her a reflective collar or light. 

Thanksgiving dinner is done, dishes all done and I'm not overly stuffed.  And most of all......I feel good knowing that I got some activity in today too.  Now I'll sit on my butt for awhile and continue to watch the Packers beat the Lions.  Then if I can talk Rob into it......I'll put the tree up.  We'll see. 

Happy Turkey Day! 

Up early

I woke up early this morning with every intention of running outside.  I was scrambling looking for my long sleeved running shirt and couldn't find it.  After running around for 10 minutes I realized....I won't have enough time to run outside and get to work on time.....so I went downstairs to the treadmill.  My treadmill "chirps" when I'm running on it.  I'm sure Rob just loves it as he is still sleeping.   But he doesn't say anything.....he knows that I am training so he is a pretty good sport about it. 

Plan today was run for 30 minutes. I've been running/walking 1 minute/1 minute.  This morning I did 2 minute run/1 minute walk.  It is always tough to get up early....but I'm always glad to be done with it for the day too.  I also find that I eat better if I run in the morning.

And I've come to an agreement with myself......or maybe an understanding with myself.  If I eat like crap......I run like crap.  If I eat good.......I have a good run.  So I'm trying really hard to remind myself how much better I feel when I eat good and have a good run.  If I can keep my mind right.....running is much more successful and enjoyable. 

Don't eat too much tomorrow!  Get up off the couch and move a little tomorrow......during commercials for the Packer game anyways.  :)

Happy Thanksgiving!  And Happy Running!!!

Doing good....

I know, I know.....I need to get back to blogging again.
3 miles was good. I did it Monday instead of Sunday....touch of the flu slowed me down Sunday.
I bought a Jeff Galloway book and am reading it.  GREAT MOTIVATION!!!
I'll run again tomorrow. 4 miles this weekend. That will be a huge accomplishment for me!
Happy Thanksgiving! Don't eat too much!

HAPPY RUNNING!!!!

Training is under way.....

Week 1 of training.  Run 30 minutes 2 days this week.  Walk tomorrow.  Then Sunday 3 miles. 

I'm thinking of joining the Y.  I might do a Group Power class 2 days a week.  Amber works there and tried the class this week and really liked it.  I think that would help me in my training. 

Happy Running.  Have a great weekend!

Another date with the treadmill

I woke up early this morning and heard the rain.....I knew I wouldn't be running outside today.  So I got up, got dressed and went downstairs to the treadmill.  I did my same routine I've been doing.....15 one minute segments of running and then the same for walking.  I must say......even though I'm getting along with the treadmill now, I do prefer to run outside. 

Big news for my friend Lori.....she told me she is going to sign up for the Chicago Marathon!!!  You go GIRL!  That is awesome.  I can't wait to hear all about her training!!!  Good luck!  And good for you!  I don't think I'll see a marathon in my future.....but stranger things have happened! 

Have a great remainder of the week.  Enjoy the snow!  And Happy Running!

We ran together!

Last night Amber & I ran together!  First time in quite awhile.  And the best news........I think we are both relatively healthy......no pain/injuries.  YEH!!!!!

I haven't checked with Amber yet this morning......but as of last night, she didn't have hardly any hip pain at all.  And my knee feels great.  So now we're on our way!  The only issue I have is my calf muscles are so tight.  That is an ongoing issue for me but one I can deal with. 

We ran 15 -1 minute segments, walked 15 - 1 minute segments.   We thought that was a good way to start getting back into running.  Next Monday we officially start our half marathon training.   Here is what we are doing:  http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half_marathon.html

I'm really looking forward to it.  4 months!  124 days!  We'll be ready!!!

Happy Running!  Have a great week.