Magic Beans

We did it...ran 8 miles!!  Great way to end the year!

We decided to try out some supplements and tried Sport Beans.  WOW.  What a difference. We were faster and felt stronger for the whole run. We were pleasantly surprised....and we've decided to call them magic beans.  We each only had one packet and spread them out throughout the run.  I am now a believer in the supplements/nutrition during your run. I want to try out some gels too.  

Tomorrow will be a rest day. I'm a little stiff tonight so I'll probably walk on the treadmill tomorrow to stretch out my calf muscles. 

Enjoy your new year's Eve....Go Pack! And Badgers!!

Happy Running.

No run today.......

Today was our planned 8 mile run.......but mother nature isn't cooperating very well today.  So we're going to wait.  We'll get it in this weekend for sure though!!!  No sense in going out in this miserable weather. 

I'll hop on the treadmill tonight and walk on an incline.  That really, really helps to keep my calf muscles stretched out. 

Stay tuned for details on our 8 mile run.  Happy New Year!  Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and successful 2012!!!  Happy Running!

Flights are booked!

We booked our flights today. Milwaukee to Sarasota. March 8 - 12th. $257.  No backing out now!

Friday we are running 8 miles. Yikes!

Do you eat anything on your long runs? Gels or anything? On our 6.5 mile run I felt wiped out towards the end.  I'm going to try a few different supplements and see if that helps.

Have a great day! Happy Running!!

Christmas run

Amber & I got up Christmas morning and got a 3 mile run in. And we had a guest....my yellow lab Hannah.  It was a little chilly....but a great way to start out a day that usually involves over indulging in holiday treats!

Today me, Rob and the dogs went for a 3 mile walk.  And today was our last Christmas....thank goodness! Too much food.

I plan to get up and run tomorrow. I'm off work til Thursday. Enjoy your week. Happy Running!

Merry Christmas!

Got up early this morning and Rob, the dogs and I went to the trails in Afton for a 3 mile walk.  Last night we went for about a mile and a half.  Trying to make sure we get some movement in with the all the extra treats we'll eat today.  Off to my Dad's tonight with an abundance of appetizers to be had.

Tomorrow Amber & I are planning to run.....3 miles. 

Have a great holiday! 

Up early this morning

I got up early this morning and jumped on the treadmill.  Ran 1 mile (alternating running/walking) and then walked the 2nd mile at a high incline.  The arch of my right foot is still sore and I don't want to push it.  I'm glad I got some exercising in......but not too much.  Hopefully a few days rest will help out.

I've been trying really hard to watch what I eat.......and I'm seeing better results in my running and the scale is actually starting to move too.  I haven't even had one Christmas cookie yet!  I do plan to have a few treats over the holidays but not over indulge.....when I'm on a good roll.....I don't like interruptions.  So I'm trying to be good over the holidays to keep a good thing going. 

Today I got a $50 ASR gift certificate.  Very excited about that!!! 

Have a great Christmas!  Happy Birthday today to Roger!  Get your runs in over the holidays.....except Roger!  Hope you are taking it easy! 

Happy Running!

Short Run on Tuesday

Last night I wanted to get a 30 minute run in.  I started on the treadmill.......was 7 minutes into it and said....this sucks, I'm going outside.  So I put some warmer clothes on and went outside.  Ran for about 20 minutes outside....did stop once, when I stepped in mud and then had to try to get the 5 lbs of mud off of my shoes.  Once that was done.....I got back to running.  The inside of my arch on my foot hurts a little bit.  Must have tweeked it when we ran on Sunday.   I'm guessing it was something to do with being so careful on the ice.  So I'm trying not to over do it as we have a longer run on Sunday.....3 miles this week. 

And nice job to Amber on her run last night.....she ran a mile without stopping!! WOOHOO!!!  Sunday we'll have to see how far we can run without stopping!  :)

Have a great week.....half way through the week.  Happy Running!

6.5 miles....

We did it! Half way there. 6.5 miles this morning.  Run .15 and then walk .10..... 26 times.  Trails were quite slick in spots so we were extra slow today...BUT WE DID IT!!! 

We are probably going to invest in some Yaktrax. Anyone tried them?

I'm a little stiff....but I will walk on my  treadmill at an incline to stretch out my legs later.

Have a great week! Happy Running!!!

Tomorrow......... 6.5 miles

I didn't get as much exercising in this week as I had hoped.  Christmas parties,  a hitch in my knee and just too damn busy!  But today Rob & I took the dogs for a 3 mile walk.  I wanted to check out the bike trails to see if we'd be able to run on them tomorrow.  I think we'll be ok.....just have to be careful and pay attention.  Tomorrow is 6.5 miles.....half way to our half.  I'm excited!!!   I'll post details tomorrow.

Have a good weekend.  Happy Running! 

So smart!

I have this one cousin named Roger and he is SO smart.....he suggested that I should walk on my treadmill at an incline on non running days....so I did tonight and what a GREAT stretch for my tight calves. He is so smart!! Thanks for the suggestions.  That is what I love about this blog....learning and sharing ideas. THANKS!!

Tomorrow I will run for 30 minutes....probably before work. So it is off to bed early. Have a good night. Happy Running!!

Weekly run

Tonight Amber & I got in our 30 minute run.  Not a bad night for a run on the trails!

My plan is to get on the elliptical tomorrow night.

Have a great week.

BRRRRRRRRR!

I hit the trails this morning with the though of getting 30 minutes of running in.  Good thing I was bundled up....it was chilly out there!!

I ran the first mile without stopping and then I did a run/walk for every tenth of a mile on the 2nd mile.  Guess which mile was faster?  The run/walk.  I run faster when I know I get a recovery break.  This is exactly what my book is all about that I'm reading.  Either way......straight running or walk/run.....I'm off the couch, moving and feeling good.  So I'm happy. 

Tonight I'm going out with some of my high school classmates......but I'm still hoping to run tomorrow.  My plan is to just have a "few" Bud Lights.......so we'll see how that goes.  Tomorrow's plan is 2.5 miles.....but increase speed.   Then next Sunday is 6.5 miles.  I feel like I'm on track with the training plan I'm following......which helps to keep me motivated.   

Starting this next week I'm going to alternate with the elliptical.  This time of year is SOOOO busy but I really need to work that into my week too.

Have a great weekend.  Go PACK!!! 

Stay warm and Happy Running!

2 Posts in ONE day!

I DID IT!!!!  I ran 3 miles without stopping.  Sometimes I feel like I could walk faster than I run.......but for now, I'm ok with that.  I'm guessing....and hoping that speed will come.  I'm not looking to "win" anything but I would like to be able to pick up my pace a little bit. 

I'm guessing I'll be sore tomorrow.  BUT....it's worth it.  I'm on a good roll.....so let's hope it stays that way! 

Oh and it was chilly out there.  The trails are so nice though......blocks a lot of the wind.  When dressed properly.......the cooler weather is fine with me. 

Happy Running! 

Legs

I haven't ran since Sunday.  My leg muscles have been pretty sore and tight since my weekend runs.  So I thought I better listen to my body and take a few days of rest.  BUT I'm going to run tonight for sure.  Feeling much better today.  2 days in a row is probably a little much......especially with the extended distance and straight run time.  This weeks plan is to run tonight, Friday night, walk Saturday and then run on Sunday.  On one of these runs.....I want to see if I can run 3 miles without stopping.  I know I can do 2......so I'll have to try for 3. 

Have a great day!  Half way through the week! 

Happy Running!

5.77 miles

We made it!!!  Furthest EVER!! Ran/
walked 1 min segments....then ran the last 8 minutes.  Next Sunday we're increasing our run time.

Can't wait to hear how Theresa does in the Tough Mudder! That looks pretty intense!!!

Monday will be a rest day for me. My leg muscles are pretty tight.

Happy Running! Have a great week!!

I'm slow.....But

I ran 32 minutes without stopping!!  Successful week.

Tomorrow is 5 miles.  Stay tuned for results tomorrow.

Did u run in the rain for the Jingle Bell run today?

Happy running!

Excited for 5 miles on Sunday

I'm REALLY excited for Sunday.  Looking forward to hitting that 5 mile mark!  Amber & I are running together Sunday morning. 

I was going to run last night......but didn't.  So I will either run tonight or tomorrow morning.  I want to try for 30 minutes non stop.  I've had some long days at work this week and I've been pretty beat by the time I get home.   Maybe next week I'll shoot for running in the morning.

Good luck Roger, Tammy  and Lori on your run tomorrow!  Have fun!!! 

Happy Running!