Running Motivator

Went to the gym this morning to give running another try.  The foot was a little sore last night but, I iced and warmed it up pretty good this morning.  I was able to get 3 miles in on the treadmill in about 25 minutes.  I was able to up the speed a little today.  The foot was okay.  It's still a little tender but nothing pulling and really hurting.  I rode the bike for three miles and also did the stepper for 10 minutes at a 6.   Tomorrow I'm going to scale back and only run a mile and do a Turbo Kick class.   I think if by next week I can get up to 4 miles or so I'll be fine to run Provo River.  If the foot holds up I'll be able to run it.  I might not get the time I'm looking for but, I can definitely finish it.   

Today I ran just a mile and half.  I thought it would be best to take it easy.   I then did Turbo Kick at the YMCA.  This class is awesome.  Not quite the aerobic workout as running but, I can hardly move the next day afterwards.  I definitely use different muscles.    

Yeah, today I broke out and ran 5 miles on the treadmill.  The foot felt really good so maybe it is getting better.  The first half mile I ran really slow about a 10 minute pace just trying to warm the foot up but then I was able to stay around a 8 minute pace.  Today was the first time that I got winded.   I can really tell that I have taken 6 weeks off when I try to go under an 8 minute pace.  I usually run most my workouts at a 7:45-7:30 pace or faster but, it was a little hard to stay there today.  I did manage to get the last mile at around a 7:30 minute pace. I'm hoping gradually I will get back to where I was.    

 5 miles in 40:08

After a very lazy weekend, I needed to get my but in gear.  Taking so much time off has gotten me in bad habits of sleeping in and being lazy about putting workouts in.  So today in order to get back on track I ran 5 miles.   I tried the orthotics for the first time.  They seem to feel okay.  The foot didn't hurt at all while running.  It's a little sore when I walk bare foot. I'm really lacking in my breathing and getting up to speed.   Hopefully I can push it a little more this week with some sprints and try to get my wind back up.  

5 miles 41 minutes

Ran on the treadmill today.  Still need to get my breathing back.   

5 miles in 41 minutes.

So today was my first day running outside since being back.  It felt so good to run out in the fresh air.  It was such a beautiful morning.  I didn't want to wear my watch because I didn't want to have any pressure.   I just wanted to run how I felt.  I'm really not quite sure how fast I was running.  Felt really good in the beginning but, I was definitely tired by the end.  I tried to run some sprints the last mile, still trying to get me breathing back up.  It's truly amazing how fast you can lose your oxygen capacity and how hard it is to get back into it.   I'm just looking for a run to feel effortless.  

 4.5 miles not timed.  

I was a complete lazy but today!!!  I was tired and so not wanting to run so I didn't!  This is not a good attitude if I'm going to get back in shape!!  

Today Jason and I got up early to run before he went to school.  It felt so nice to get out in the fresh, cool air and to also run with someone.   We averaged 8 minute miles.  I ran four with Jason and then ran two on my own.   I was feeling a little better today maybe it helps to run with someone.  

6 miles in 48:10

Ran on the treadmill today.  I felt so much better today.  I'm almost up to speed.  I started out faster today trying to push myself and it felt good.  I still need to work hard to get all the way there but, today was encouraging.   I was too busy this weekend to get a run in on Saturday.  I had family in town and we had to many baseball games.  I'm hoping this weekend to get in a longer run.

6 miles 45:45

.5 at an 8 minute pace

Another day on the treadmill.  My calves were a little sore from yesterday but, overall I felt good today.  I tried to push the speed a little faster.  My orthotics are helping my feet feel better.  Hopefully I can get outside tomorrow.  

 5 miles in 37:13

.5 at 9 minute pace 

Today was a struggle!  I have been totally lazy today and forced myself to go to the YMCA to run on the treadmill.  I did get a run in and it was better than yesterday.  So I'm seeing little improvements.   No running outside because of the heavy rain!  Weather in the Midwest is so unquestionable???  

5 miles 36:46  last mile in 6:45 

Today I ran on my treadmill at home because I needed to get a fast workout in because it's Mckinley's birthday.  I hate my treadmill at home, it has no power.  It is so old and feels like I'm running up hill.  I wonder if I can count today as a hill workout???  Today was a struggle but, I managed to get an easy 5 miles in.   It was so hot upstairs, I thought I was going to die.  I definitely need to remember this day and just get my lazy but up earlier so I can run outside before Jason leaves for school. 

5 miles 41:10

Today I wanted to get a longer run in.   I wasn't feeling energetic at the first but, once I was a mile or so into the run everything felt better.  I started slow than gradually increased the speed every two miles eventually getting some faster miles in.  

first two miles 8:30 Pace

2-4 miles 8:00 Pace

4-6 miles 7:45 pace

mile 7 7:30 pace

mile 8 7:10 pace

.5 mile 8:30 pace

total  8 miles 1:03:06

        .5  cool down 4:14 

Today Jason and I were able to get outside for a longer run.  It was really chilly this morning so it was perfect to be out running.  We are having some weird weather this summer.  We started a little slow, the muscles were a little sore, but ended up most mile about an 8-8:30 pace.  

Jason's Garmin had us at 10 miles 1:23:52.  We did stop a few times to get a drink and for a restroom break.  Jason doesn't believe in turning off the watch at these times.  So, the time is with some breaks.

 Splits--  mile 1 8:56, mile 2 8:06, mile 3 8:01, mile 4 8:03, mile 5 8:56 (break), mile 6 8:41, mile 7 8:08, mile 8:40, mile 9 8:22, mile 10 8:15

This was a better running week!!! 

Today I had to coach at the YMCA so I met up with a few runners that I hadn't ran with before.  It actually turned out to be a great run.  I didn't wear my watch but, I felt like we were running a pretty good pace.  I ran mostly with a guy named Dave who seemed to run pretty well.  I was tired by the end of our 5.5 miles.  I wanted to get 6 today so I jumped on the treadmill for one more mile.  

6.5 miles

Today I ran on the treadmill.  I tried to put in a good workout so I can take it a bit easier tomorrow.  I started at an 8 minute mile than increased the speed every mile.  Here are the splits.

Mile 1 8:00 pace

Mile 2 7:40 pace

Mile 3 7:30 pace

Mile 4 7:15 pace

Mile 5 6:58 pace   total run time for 5 miles 37:30

Mile 6 6:30-6:40 pace  total run time for 6 miles 44:03 

.5 miles cool down at a 9:00 pace 

My foot was a little sore that last mile.  I hope I didn't push too hard.  Everything else felt pretty good.   

Easy four miles on the treadmill at home.  Average pace 8:30.  I treated myself to an easy day seeing I turned the big 32 today.  Wow I'm getting old. 

Tomorrow I will have to put in some more miles.

Today I ran on the treadmill at the YMCA.  In an attempt to mix it up I ran four 800's 6:30-6:50 pace with one 400 at 6:30 pace.  It was an okay run.  I didn't feel way energetic but, I got the miles in.  I felt my foot a little the last 800.  Maybe I pushed it a little too hard.  

6 miles in 45:08

.5 cool down at 9:00 pace

Today was an easy day.  My foot just wasn't feeling right so I didn't want to push it.  I'm hoping to put in a long run tomorrow with Jason.  

4 miles 29:50

Jason and I ran in the pouring rain this morning.  It started out sprinkling and then stopped for a few miles than it down poured the last four miles.   The Midwest is known for crazy rainstorms and Jason and I experienced running in firsthand this morning.  Our time was pretty slow and my foot was kind of hurting the last five or six miles.  

mile 1 8:51, mile 2 8:16, mile 3 8:04, mile 4 7:57, mile 5 9:19 ( water stop), mile 6 8:46, mile 7 11:50 (potty break at golf course),  mile 8 9:32 ( stretching the foot), mile 9 9:10, mile 10 8:21, mile 11 8:43,  mile 12 8:16, mile 13 8:04, mile 14 8:28.

Total run time 2:03

This was painful looking back on the splits.   I think we did a lot of stopping in the middle stretching the calves, getting drinks, and whatever.  My foot was a little uncomfortable so I just didn't want to push it.    

I took today off.  The run on Saturday left me a little nervous.  I went to the doctor today for a checkup.  He thought that the tear had healed so that is a good sign.  I still have plantar fasciitis pretty bad and that could be what I was feeling on Saturday.  But, hopefully the orthotic will help.  He did say because of the plantar fasciitis I am really susceptible in getting another tear so I need to be careful.  I'm going to try and run tomorrow.  The foot feels fine today so we will see what tomorrow brings.  I just need to stay together.  I really am looking forward to running in UTah.  

So I finally got my shoes dried from Saturdays run.  I went to the YMCA and ran on the treadmill.  I wasn't really too excited about running today.  It seems like when you take a day off laziness sets in.  Once I got into the run I felt great.  It must be the Cheesecake Factory cheesecake I had for breakfast-- giving me lots of energy.  I wish I would've pushed it in the beginning, I could've had a great run time today.  

I ran 6 miles in 44:08, not too bad considering the first two miles were between a 7:45-8:00 min/mile.  

7th mile cool down 8:30 pace. 

 No running tomorrow, I will be headed to Utah!  

Easy Run today with my sister Michelle.  I was actually glad I was running a bit slower today to get used to the elevation change.  I definitely felt a difference but, not too bad.  Got a few hills in.  I'm not used to running too many hills because I do most workouts on the treadmill.  I do speed work but, no hills.  I honestly feel that hill work is crucial and I need to do it more.  It felt good to be running in Utah.  The scenery is amazing-- there's nothing like the Utah mountains and the cool mountain air in the mornings. 

6 miles don't know the official time.  Ran the last mile in 7:47.  Overall al slow easy run. 

Ran 7 miles today.  I started a little too fast and paid for it in the end.  I was really sucking wind today.  Either it is the elevation or just pure exhaustion.  I have been going 100 miles an hour since I have been in town.  I'm not complaining but, I'm feeling a little tired. 

7 miles-- No time, I didn't wear a Garmin.  It's probably a good thing, those last miles were a struggle.  I'm sure it would've only discouraged me more than I already am with this getting back into great running shape.  I can't remember it being this hard after I've had babies but, maybe my expectations are too high in a short period of time.   As I was running today I wondered why I feel I have to run so fast???  Why can't I just run and enjoy it?  In the back of my head I am always feeling I need to push it harder, get faster, run longer, etc.... It's craziness.    But, I don't see an end in sight!!!