Getting Over The Hump

Still trying see where I stand and build my base, today I had planed to do a 5 miler that was not meant to be.

It was probably a bit optimistic to try to get through a 5 miler running straight through this early in the game but what I am if not optimistic :P

I did manage to get through 3 miles using a walk/run cycle but I really need to work on my stretching pre-run because my legs were hurting from the get go. 

Mile 1   14:53.44
Mile 2   16:21.86
Mile 3   15:56.51

Nothing impressive but still feeling pretty good about my progress.

On Deck
3m Run

Happy Wednesday!

And Their Off!

Training has officially begun.  

Today I had a easy two mile run which I thought would be a great way to gauge exactly where I am considering I didn't try to run during the Waterford 5K and I kinda took it easy yesterday.

I had set a goal of hitting sometime between 14:15 and 15:36 which would land me in a respectable range. 


I ended up at:

Mile 1   13:55.21
Mile 2   14:42.66

... which I am rather happy with. 

I did cramp up ... ALOT ... which forced me to walk WAY more than I should have so there is still much tweeking to be done.

On Deck is some cardio and strength training for tomorrow, followed by a 5 miler I am hoping to run most of :)

Wish me luck!!!



Have a great day!

T-Minus 11 weeks or 77 Days till ING Miami Half Marathon Take Deux

Last week I realized we are 12 weeks out ... now 11 weeks out ... of the 2011 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon to which I have been signed up for since last years ING Miami Marathon 2010.

The last few months have been rather eventful including:

• Reaching and passing the half way mark in my Graduate School Program and getting nominated to the Golden Key Honor Society
• Closing and moving into my own place
• A rather unexpected change in employment to a job I AM ECSTATIC ABOUT!!!!!

This eventfulness (is that a word?) has further gummed up the works in my Return to Running Plan.

Until ...

I just got out there an did it.

Last week was the Waterford 5k, a yearly run company's in the Waterford area take part in. 

Last week,  I also had an Epiphany.  I have a million reasons why I don't have time to run ... but all those reasons are in fact EXCUSES! 

So, when Friday came ... I had not trained ... I had not worked out ... But I had to run ... well I had to walk.   There was no reason why I shouldn't,  only excuses ... and I wasn't going to let an excuse stop me!

So I did, paced by a co-worker and did OK considering I haven't put on my work out clothes in about 7 months.

Saturday I rested ... I woke up with a dehydration hang over.  I hadn't had enough water in the days preceding race. 

Today, I followed it up by walking/jogging 5 miles which also went OK but made me realize I really have to kick up my training to get back to my fighting weight.  Mrs. Mom is doing it too but she has been training for a few weeks already so I have a lot of catching up to do.

For those of you who have been following me for a while might recall I pace Mrs. Mom or at least go back for her at the end of the race ... but either way ... I HAVE A LOT OF TRAINING TO DO!!!!

On Deck

2 miles @ between 14:15 to 15:36


Have a great day!

Pop By For A Visit

I will  be blogging about my experience with my the CMBA program at FIU.  Check it out at From English Major to MBA [http://fromlit2mba.blogspot.com/]

Have a great day!

On a Break

So I'm on break from Grad School.  My program is a cohort program and you do 4 weeks on 1 week off.  We just finished Semester numero tres, for those of you who are counting!

Just to recap ...  The closing FINALLY went through ... it was a short sale so the process was rather daunting but we made it through.  We also survived the move! :P It was touch and go there for a minute! hehe

I am finally feeling like I've caught my breathe again after holding it in for six months. 

Just wanted to share what I was cooking ... and what I am cooking tonight!

EGGPLANT AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

4 med. sized eggplants, sliced 1 lg. onion, coarsely chopped butter 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef 2/3 c. tomato paste 2 c. water 1 tsp. salt Black pepper to taste Saute chopped onion in butter until golden. Add ground beef and cook, stirring constantly, until it is crumbled and browned. Combine tomato paste with water, add salt and pepper and pour mixture over meat. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove mixture from heat. Saute eggplant slices in butter until slightly soft. Place a layer of eggplant in the bottom of a well buttered casserole. Using a slotted spoon, add a layer of drained beef, another layer of eggplant, then beef and so on until all the beef and eggplant have been used. Pour the remaining sauce over the casserole and bake, uncovered in a 350 degree oven until eggplant is tender. Serves 4.

I'll keep you posted how it comes out! :)


Have a great day!

Thankfully Thursday

1. Well, I'm not running yet.  I'm not evening walking yet.  But even the thought that I will soon be doing both is something I am very thankful for. My life is still a little too eventful for me to get started today (which is what I would like) but my start date is quickly approaching and I'm still hoping to start before my planned date, but either way, it's going to be soon.
    
2. I am thankful that most of the uncertainty in my life shall be resolved very soon ... like pretty much by this weekend.  I'm also thankful to my family and friends for keeping me sane and level headed during this time. 
   
   
3. I am thankful that Grad School is whizzing by.  Time is flying by and the work is interesting and compelling.  I was afraid I would be bored out my gored when I started.  Thankfully, the material is intriguing and I am finding a way to relate with it.
   

... and last but not least ...

I'm also thankful it's Thursday, and the weekend is only a day away!

Happy Thursday!

My, My, This blog sure has gotten dusty!

Ok, so it's been 55 days since my last blog-session ... 67 days since my last run ... 6 months since I have trained in any consistent manner.

Here's the low down ...

• I am currently half way through semester 3 of 7 at FIU's CMBA program, working towards my MBA. Grad School = Stressful
  
  
• I am currently in the end stages of purchasing an apartment, all by myself, like a grown up. Who knew, I grew up! :) i.e. = Even more stressful
  
  
• Regardless of whether the sale goes through or not, I need to move by the end of this month because my lease is up ... YIKES!
  

All of this has taken it's toll ... I've gained ~25 pounds ... am again suffering from migraines ... and find my self esteem isn't at it's best.

Time to make a change?

Yes. Yes, I think it is!

I will be in and out over the next 10 days or so ... but hope to return to full bloggie-dom by August 30th.

Just in time for Marathon training, I reckon?

I plan to start a 6 week Couch-to-5k program and then start on Hal Higdon's Novice Marathon Training plan.

Wish me luck!