Another Hectic Day In Paradise

Monday totally got away from me, just as I expected, so when I had a premonition that Thursday was going to get away from me too, I took Lisa from Chasing Bunnies advice on Monday's post!  Thank you, Lisa!

So I woke up early and got to it!

Stats
.500	0:08:31
Mile 1	0:16:59
Mile 2	0:16:45
Mile 3	0:16:29
Mile 4	0:15:53

A little slower on the pace but longer on the distance, so I am still counting it as a win.

I think the easy run was just the thing.  I got REALLY sweaty and I feel terrific!  So much so, I wish I could do another one tonight ;)  hehe

On Deck
5 Mi Long Run @ 16:00 (Probably on Saturday night again ;)

Happy Thursday!!!

Tuesday Tummy Trouble

My goals for last nights runs were to try to push my pace until I found my limit.

Stats
Warm Up	0:05:00
Mile 1	0:13:38
Mile 2	0:13:02
.500	0:07:38
Mile 3	0:12:57
Cool Down	0:05:00

I think I may have found it and considering I haven't runing 18 months I think I am doing pretty good.  After my run, I did not feel tired or sore but I did feel like my stomach and I were no longer on speaking terms. 

I had planned to make Chili for Dinner (and leftovers for lunch) and even started cooking it but I could not eat it.  Instead I took some frozen berries from the fridge and 1 cup of Soy Milk plus a scoop of Protein powder and threw it in my Magic Bullet.  Then I took my smoothie and hung out on the sofa watching some TV till bedtime. 

I'm going to try to recreate the run tomorrow AM and see if that helps. 

On Deck
Thursday 4 Miler
Sunday 5 Miler (going to see if I can head out to the real world and do this one :)

Wish me luck :)

Monday's Have a Mind of Their Own

Most weeks, Monday's have a way of getting away from me.  In all the hustle and bustle of getting the week getting started and back in order, Monday's have a knack of having a mind of their own. 

This week's Monday has been sabotaged by 2 Online Class Sessions I forgot I had and Dinner Plans I forgot I made.   *Mental Note: Set Calendar reminders a little further out ahead of time in the future

As such, I will not be squeezing in 2 miler tonight or a Strength Session as I had hoped ... but maybe this is life's way of telling me another rest day isn't such a terrible thing. 

Goals for this week:

1. Run 3Xs
2. Strength Train 2Xs
3. Reduce Sodas to one a day/Start drinking Green Tea

 What are your goals for this week?



Have a wonderful Monday!

Week in Review: Week 1 of 23

I spent my Sunday relaxing and spending quality time with my Mom.  We watched X-Men: First Class and I was surprised my mom enjoyed it ;) who knew! he he

Looking back at the week I am rather pleased with myself.  In the last week I have set a great foundation for the next 22 weeks of training before the 13.1 Fort Lauderdale and have jump started my return to my Pre-MBA training.  I have not felt any soreness or undo discomfort and have thoroughly enjoyed the training.  

I am also evaluating some ideas for some strength training on my non-run days because I have 35 pounds to lose to reach my Pre-MBA running weight so I have some work head of me.  I have considered P90x Strength Training which is what I did on my off days before as well as the 100 Push Up, Sit Up and Squat challenge, but I am also hoping to mix it up.  Any suggestions? 


Stats
Ran 3 times
Strength Training  0
Worked out 3 times


Ran for 2:58:00 min (total time)
Ran 12 miles
Longest Run 4 miles

Weight Change - 6
Total Lost - 6

On Deck
Rest day Monday (but I will probably do some strength training or maybe 2 miles), 3 Mi @16:00 Easy Run Tuesday

Wishing everyone a great week!

Sunday Morning Long Run rescheduled to Saturday Night

I had a fun filled day strolling down memory lane.  We went to the Gun Range I worked at a million years ago some 10 years ago to shoot Pistols and Rifles. 

The Boys shooting the rifles

The Range is near the Everglades and there was a surreal glow in the distance in the horizon.

Fires in the Everglades

As soon as I got home, I sat down on the couch to relax but suddenly I could not resist the urge to get moving and decided to do my long run tonight instead of tomorrow morning.

Stats
Warm Up	0:05:00
Mile 1	0:14:26
Mile 2	0:14:55
Mile 3	0:14:16
Mile 4	0:13:59
Cool Down	0:05:00

I am still surprised I am not feeling any significant soreness in my legs.  Today I did start to feel some soreness in my core as I added Squats and Arm weights to the post workout.

25 Squats
10 Shoulder Press
30 Squats
10 Chest Flys
35 Squats
10 Hammer Curls
30 Squats
10 Tricep Curls
25 Squats

Now I'm off to drink my own weight in water ... Sooo Thirsty :)

On Deck
Rest day Sunday, Rest day Monday (but I will probably do at least 2 Miles), 3 Mi @16:00 Easy Run Tuesday

Have a great Weekend!

Proceed With Caution: Migraine Ahead

I am happy to report I have had a successful training day two.

I was a little concerned because I was starting to get a migraine but I reasoned that I have run with a migraine before and it has helped ... but then I've also run with a migraine and made it worse so I proceeded with caution.  

I had a tempo run@14:16 penciled in but decided not to push it, considering the migraine ...

Stats
Mile 1 15:49
Mile 2 15:34
Mile 3 15:06
Mile 4 13:54

I have to say it felt great!  It felt familiar and comfortable and wonderful!  The last mile in particular was TERRIFIC!  I am sad to say the migraine did not improve but it also didn't get worse either which I will add to the win column.  I was also surprised how I felt like I could run another mile and how I felt like the run wasn't "difficult" per se ... I sweat and I worked out but I didn't feel exhausted or anything ... I'm thinking muscle memory is a wonderful thing ... but we will see how true that is tomorrow ;)

I averaged a 15:05mm which makes me think I may need to revamp my training plan but I want to give it a little more time considering my last two runs were on the treadmill.  I want to do some real world runs before I make any pace adjustments.   

It may be too early but I'm thinking it is looking pretty good for making it to the A1A :)

On Deck
Rest Day Tomorrow, 4 Mile @16:05 on Sunday

Happy Friday!!!!

Thankful Thursday

Thankfully it's Thursday and this being Week 1 of Training I have a lot to be thankful for. 

1. I am thankful that I am training again.  I missed training.  I missed running.  I missed blogging. I missed the way I feel when I run regularly.  I missed not getting stress headaches.  I missed it ALL!!
   
2.  I am thankful that I have 16 days of class left.  It has been a long 18 months for this English Major turned MBA and I am very thankful that I am sending the end of the tunnel ;)
   
3. I am thankful for the people in my life :) They know who they are!

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR TODAY???

Wishful Wednesday

Day one is in the bag.   A successful first day of training if I do say so myself ;) 

I am so psyched that I'm already day dreaming of races and goals ;)

I'm thinking the 13.1 Fort Lauderdale in November ... Five months away almost exactly ... but I will have to wait till I have a little more training under my belt to make a real decision on it.  It would be my 3rd Half Marathon but the first with only 5 months of training ... right now it's more like wishful thinking ;) 

Stats
3 miles
50:03 time
16:41 pace

On Deck
Rest Day Tomorrow, 4 Mile Tempo on Thursday

Happy

Time Flies

Hello out there in Running Bloggie World!  

It has been about 18 months since I have done any serious running of any kind.

It feels like a confession.

Forgive me Running Gods for I have sinned!  It has been 18 months since I have trained ...

I have had many ups and downs about the issue.  Beaten myself up for not getting up and going.  Gotten myself down in the dumps about the weight I've gained.  But a lot has changed in all areas of my life ... New Apartment, New Job, New People have come into my life, others have gone.

I've tried return to running and get started but failed and start again and failed again ... only to pick myself up and try yet again. 

I started telling everyone I would start the day after Graduation, less than 2 months away.

Then I started saying I will start the day school ends, as soon as I turn in my last assignment ... that's less than 3 weeks away now ... but the excitement is getting to me.  I feel it itching under my skin.

Today!  Why Can't I start TODAY!  No one can tell me not to!  No one has to know!

You guys will keep my secret, won't you? 

When is TODAY a good time to start again??? 

TODAY!!!!

On Deck
3 Mile walk


Have a OUTSTANDING day!