I thought my cheeks were going to fall off right around the 1/2 mile mark. But I made it. Freezing, but worth it.
2.13 Miles
24:14 minutes
11:23 minute/mile
Monday, January 26, 2009
Cold Weather No Good for Motivation
Arrgh. I know it's Utah. I understand that it snows and is cold here during the winter months. That doesn't mean I like it. It is not helping my desire to get outside and go running. When you can hear the wind whistling through the windows, it's hard to lace up the shoes. Because all that wind is going to be whipping around you!
Big sigh.
But I'm going today. Cold or not.
Big sigh.
But I'm going today. Cold or not.
Monday, January 19, 2009
1.19.08
I did my "magic mile" run today. According to the Jeff Galloway training program, this should dictate the training pace.
8:48.
This means I'm supposed to train at 13:26.
That seems so slow! But it is what I'll do this week. Maybe my mm will increase?
I'm all about injury free though, so I'll give it a shot.
It was cold today. 18 degrees. Brrrrr.
8:48.
This means I'm supposed to train at 13:26.
That seems so slow! But it is what I'll do this week. Maybe my mm will increase?
I'm all about injury free though, so I'll give it a shot.
It was cold today. 18 degrees. Brrrrr.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Saturday Run
I just finished week one today of Hal Higdon's spring training program. I have to think in baby steps, but the ultimate goal is marathon. This is a warm up to get me ready for the marathon training. I'm going to look more closely at Jeff Galloway's "injury free" program. I struggle with a silly, nagging knee problem.
I know there is an entire community out there of runners. People far more advanced than myself in their training and expertise and race experience. There are also average, novice runners like myself who have aspirations of being in the "expertise" neighborhood of that community. Maybe my week only equaled 9 miles total, but I am still a citizen of the running world.
I get high after I run. I can literally feel fresh blood pumping through my entire body after I run. It's an amazing feeling. There is also something about running that makes you want to go faster, farther, harder, more...someday. That is the draw, you can always beat your personal best. Even if you have run a dozen marathons. You can always run a dozen more, just faster.
So for now, I am a 9 mile per week, 10 minute mile kind of girl. But not for long.
I know there is an entire community out there of runners. People far more advanced than myself in their training and expertise and race experience. There are also average, novice runners like myself who have aspirations of being in the "expertise" neighborhood of that community. Maybe my week only equaled 9 miles total, but I am still a citizen of the running world.
I get high after I run. I can literally feel fresh blood pumping through my entire body after I run. It's an amazing feeling. There is also something about running that makes you want to go faster, farther, harder, more...someday. That is the draw, you can always beat your personal best. Even if you have run a dozen marathons. You can always run a dozen more, just faster.
So for now, I am a 9 mile per week, 10 minute mile kind of girl. But not for long.
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