Ran in the rain today....started off fast, and then felt pretty gross partway through. Refocused for the second half and felt better....still felt pretty slow and out of shape, but it will come back.
Today ran up Lakeway, down Woburn to Fraser and then back up Puget St. Got dumped on by the rain, so felt a little cold, it wasn't too bad. I should have worn my buff on my ears and to keep water from running down my face. Oh well....
I am just glad I got my lazy butt outside.....tomorrow I run with a new group. Hopefully I can keep up with them :) I still feel like I am fighting this cold, but feel like maybe getting totally back to my normal routine could help kick it rather than just wallowing in it.
I also need to get my butt back in gear so I can get new shoes.....still haven't gone to the running store to get new shoes!
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
back to the gym...woot...umm, ish
Went to the gym yesterday morning after work...didn't go so well. Hadn't worked out in about a month, and only had pants with me, so I broke out in hives on my legs from the heat. And my bra was chafing like crazy. Ugh. So new rule: no full pants at the gym ever. I really need new shoes too. My feet hurt really bad on the TM, and I ended up walking the last 10 mins, and only working out for 30. Laaaaame.
I worked last night, and had a staff meeting at 7a. Work ended at 6a, so what did I do with that hour? Went for a run in the neighborhood by the hospital, of course. If I had tried to go the gym, I would have gotten 15 minutes MAX to workout, but running around by the hospital meant that I had about half an hour, which is definitely enough time for a good run. I am thinking that it was so easy, I should do it on my breaks too, and then just "dry shower" with baby powder before I go back to work....hmmm. We'll see when I get back on evenings next week. Back to the run this AM, I strapped on my blinky bike lights and hit the road. It was COLD, but it was GREAT! I need to run outside again every day for sure. Which would be good since we are trying to get a dog right now :)
So, the run was cold, but otherwise, felt good. A little slow, but good. I also felt pretty safe out there with my lights even though it was pretty dark, so I am thinking that I should definitely ride my bike to work, even for night shifts. Hmmm...that may start tonight :)
Also weird about the run is that my feet felt fine on the sidewalks, so maybe I just needed to get off the TM...still need new shoes, but it seems a little less urgent now. Phew.
Adding to how awesome today was: I am feeling very confident about my grad school application in spite of my GRE scores. I just hope all my recommendations get in soon....I am getting close to panic mode, but not quite there yet :)
And this is dumb, but for the first time EVER I got everything on my shopping list the first time at the grocery store today. We also went to Costco this week, so we really shouldn't need anything else for at least two weeks. Woo hoo!
So dog, school, work, shopping, and workout all led to a really good day! yay!
I worked last night, and had a staff meeting at 7a. Work ended at 6a, so what did I do with that hour? Went for a run in the neighborhood by the hospital, of course. If I had tried to go the gym, I would have gotten 15 minutes MAX to workout, but running around by the hospital meant that I had about half an hour, which is definitely enough time for a good run. I am thinking that it was so easy, I should do it on my breaks too, and then just "dry shower" with baby powder before I go back to work....hmmm. We'll see when I get back on evenings next week. Back to the run this AM, I strapped on my blinky bike lights and hit the road. It was COLD, but it was GREAT! I need to run outside again every day for sure. Which would be good since we are trying to get a dog right now :)
So, the run was cold, but otherwise, felt good. A little slow, but good. I also felt pretty safe out there with my lights even though it was pretty dark, so I am thinking that I should definitely ride my bike to work, even for night shifts. Hmmm...that may start tonight :)
Also weird about the run is that my feet felt fine on the sidewalks, so maybe I just needed to get off the TM...still need new shoes, but it seems a little less urgent now. Phew.
Adding to how awesome today was: I am feeling very confident about my grad school application in spite of my GRE scores. I just hope all my recommendations get in soon....I am getting close to panic mode, but not quite there yet :)
And this is dumb, but for the first time EVER I got everything on my shopping list the first time at the grocery store today. We also went to Costco this week, so we really shouldn't need anything else for at least two weeks. Woo hoo!
So dog, school, work, shopping, and workout all led to a really good day! yay!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Run, run, as fast as you can
Ran outside and to the park today. Haven't done that run in a looooong time. It was great. I think I was going pretty fast, and got 3/4 up the stairs, which is way farther than I have gotten up them before. Those darn things are tough!! So started on Puget St, and then down to the short trail at Fraser St. From there went to Woburn and Iowa St. Hit the stairs, then through the park to the bridge, then went around the lower gorge trail along the water, and then back past the cemetery and home via Lakeway. It was probably about 4 miles. I feel like I was going faster than usual, and was finally able to run all of it, except the little part on and after the stairs.
At first when I got outside, I was very cold, so had to get moving to get warm. I knew once I got warm, I would have been too hot with more clothes on.
So...tomorrow the plan is to either ride my bike to run errands, or hit up the Y and do some swimming. My arms are still pretty sore from rowing on water (weird how erging doesn't make me sore)...so swimming makes me feel like I am working out and resting at the same time, if that makes any sense.
Today was the Super Bowl. I am glad I ran today so I feel less guilty about what I did eat at the party. I also ate lunch before we went to the party, so I wouldn't load up on party food. I waited until the end of the first quarter to hit the food/beer stash. I tried to eat a lot of veggies and real food, but by the end, I had loaded up on chips and dip. I don't really think that I ate too terribly, so that's good.
At first when I got outside, I was very cold, so had to get moving to get warm. I knew once I got warm, I would have been too hot with more clothes on.
So...tomorrow the plan is to either ride my bike to run errands, or hit up the Y and do some swimming. My arms are still pretty sore from rowing on water (weird how erging doesn't make me sore)...so swimming makes me feel like I am working out and resting at the same time, if that makes any sense.
Today was the Super Bowl. I am glad I ran today so I feel less guilty about what I did eat at the party. I also ate lunch before we went to the party, so I wouldn't load up on party food. I waited until the end of the first quarter to hit the food/beer stash. I tried to eat a lot of veggies and real food, but by the end, I had loaded up on chips and dip. I don't really think that I ate too terribly, so that's good.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Candy Cane Dash!
At like 2:00 this morning, I decided that I would run in the Candy Cane Dash today. It's kind of a Shoreline/Shorecrest tradition, so that was cool. Didn't see anyone that I went to school with, but that's probably good. So I got up at 7:30 to run a race at 9 in the middle of all this other stuff we have going on. It was a nice distraction and it was a good way to guarantee I would get my run in today, and not feel bad about not running tomorrow :)
My sister and her best friend have a case of "too cool-itis" so they were being moody teens the whole time, but Allie did finish in 31 mins. I did it in 31:43. Hopefully next 5k I will do better than 30 mins. That's the hope.
Races are really fun, and I need new shoes, like yesterday. I got a blister, again. So I really need new shoes and a new warm longsleeve. This one chafes a lot since it is so old.
Woo hoo!
My sister and her best friend have a case of "too cool-itis" so they were being moody teens the whole time, but Allie did finish in 31 mins. I did it in 31:43. Hopefully next 5k I will do better than 30 mins. That's the hope.
Races are really fun, and I need new shoes, like yesterday. I got a blister, again. So I really need new shoes and a new warm longsleeve. This one chafes a lot since it is so old.
Woo hoo!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Only 8 days later
Right now I am doing slightly better than once a week. Tomorrow I am heading out too...woo hoo! Today I ran from Jake's parents' house to Twin Ponds Park (I really wish it was Twin Lakes...I keep typing Twin Lakes and then have to go back and fix it). Anyway, went from the house to Twin Lakes and through the park and then back up Meridian Ave and then up 155th. Only about 2 miles, but that's better than no run.
It was about 38 degrees out and sunny. I wore the long sleeves and long pants. My feet were cold even though I had my smartwools on. And my balaclava is great--I love that thing. I need something else for my ears though :) I may or may not have lost my mp3 player....not that I run with it, but I do need it for driving......crap.
Tomorrow, I will try to go a bit further, maybe try to find another park, or I will have to drive down to the BG....we'll see.
Also on the list tomorrow is hitting the mall for some stocking stuffers and other gifts, and possibly a movie...not sure if I want to be one of those losers who goes to movies alone....
It was about 38 degrees out and sunny. I wore the long sleeves and long pants. My feet were cold even though I had my smartwools on. And my balaclava is great--I love that thing. I need something else for my ears though :) I may or may not have lost my mp3 player....not that I run with it, but I do need it for driving......crap.
Tomorrow, I will try to go a bit further, maybe try to find another park, or I will have to drive down to the BG....we'll see.
Also on the list tomorrow is hitting the mall for some stocking stuffers and other gifts, and possibly a movie...not sure if I want to be one of those losers who goes to movies alone....
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
brrrrr-rrrrr
It was about 40 degrees out today. I had long sleeves, long pants, smartwool socks, and my smartwool headband/balaclava. At first I wore it like a headband but then decided to put it over my throat and airways and that was much better. Breathing in the cold dry air felt like inhaling glass, esp after not running for a few weeks and covering up was exactly what I needed--much better. I just ran up to our old rental house and back (about 1.2 miles total)...I just want to get moving again so I can run when I am in Seattle for the next week and a half. I really need this to de-stress and to have some time to myself while I am down there....and I want to get new shoes so I need to run so I actually USE the new shoes that I will hopefully get before I head down there.
Overall it was a good run. I am glad I dressed appropriately. I need more lights/reflective gear--right now I just have a white shirt and clip my bike light onto my neck, but need more gear specifically for night since it gets so dark here so early. The only reason I got out when I did today was because it has been super clear out (hence the cold) and so it seems to be a little bit lighter a little bit later than it has been. Got to get back out there tomorrow too :)
Overall it was a good run. I am glad I dressed appropriately. I need more lights/reflective gear--right now I just have a white shirt and clip my bike light onto my neck, but need more gear specifically for night since it gets so dark here so early. The only reason I got out when I did today was because it has been super clear out (hence the cold) and so it seems to be a little bit lighter a little bit later than it has been. Got to get back out there tomorrow too :)
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