Running Motivator

Ran 15 miles with Michelle.  It was a pretty slow run avg pace 9 min/mile.  Either it was the pace or the fact that I haven't ran some distance for some time but, the run seemed to last forever.  Oh well, it's over. 

Ran with Kellie this morning.   We ran 6.5 miles at 7:55 Avg. Pace.  It was a great morning to run.  The weather and company were perfect.  On my way home from Kellie's I ran into my Dad and Michelle at Osborne's.   They were headed down past the dairy so  I decided to run slow with them for two miles, rounding out the day with 8.5 miles. 

Today I ran hill repeats with Michelle and Trina.  We ran from my mom's to heartbreak hill about a mile and 1/2 pretty slow.   When  we got to the hill I just kind of did my own thing trying to push a little harder.  We did 8 hill repeats up/down heartbreak hill.   I didn't wear my watch so it was hard to gage how fast I was actually running them.  By the sixth or seventh I was definitely a lot slower and my legs were a little shakey-- A sign that I need more hill work.  Then we ran slow home.

Ran on the treadmill today, 4 miles in 31 minutes.  

Ran on treadmill today.  I was a little sluggish and tired.  

 Ran 5 miles in 38:01

.5 cool down   

Today I ran with Leslie at around 9:15 AM.  We ran our usual 7 mile run.  It was a little too hot for me today.  I felt a little weak and sluggish.  The humidity just made it miserable.  I was telling Leslie that I definitely prefer to run in Utah-- The mornings are beautiful there.  

7 miles 56 minutes--  we stopped for a few drinks and stretching.  We averaged about a 7:45 pace.  

Another Muggy run this morning!  My legs were a little tired and took me a mile or so to feel like running today.   By mile 9-10 I was done.  I don't think I could've pushed through another mile today.  Either it's the heat, humidity, or just plain tired but, I am having a hard time getting back into running here in Indiana.   Today we stopped for a drink at the grocery store and I was dripping with sweat.   I definitely need to take in the fluids today.  

10 miles, average pace 8:24,  1:24:00

Today I ran on the treadmill at home-- which is awful.   Beckham really didn't want to go to the Y today so I gave in and ran at home.  I can't believe I managed to get in 7 miles.    It was a pretty slow 7 miles.  Although, to keep me going I did some 200 sprints at about a 7 minute or under pace.   I got in about 8 or 9.  

7 miles, I think in around 56 minutes

Treadmill workout at the Y.  First two miles at a 7:45 pace, second two miles at 7:30 pace, 5th mile 7:15, 6th mile 7:05, 7th mile 6:50, 8th mile cool down 8:30 pace.

7 miles in 51 minutes, over all time 59:30.   

Easy run on treadmill.  

4 miles in 29:50,  .5 miles cool down at 8:30 minute pace.  

 10 minutes on the bike at a 7 and 90 RPM.  

Ran the usual Friday run of 7 miles with Leslie.  It was hot!  Not, as hot as last week but still miserable.  

7 miles avg. page 7:45-- with a few stops in there.  55 minutes total time.  

Last mile cool down on treadmill.

Ran with Jason this morning.  The temps were so perfect,  I could've ran forever if I didn't have soccer and football games to get to.  

10 miles avg. pace 8:00-8:15

Ran at home-- potty training Beckham so I needed to be close to a bathroom.   I tried to wear a different shoe- Asics for a little bit but, ended up switching because I needed the support of the orthotic.  

Slow 6 miles

Treadmill workout!  

 5 miles 38:00

.5 miles cool down 

Quick workout at home!  

Today I tried to do a little speed work mixed in with the run.  I did two 400's and two 800's at a 6:20 Pace finishing in 3:10.   In between I tried to keep it at a 7:47-7:30 Pace.  I didn't get an accurate time on 400's.  

 5 miles 37:08

Overall 6 miles in 44:30  and seven miles in 52:08.

Thursday night I felt a cold coming on.  The chest is a little tight and just a little achey.  I debated back and forth wether to run and talked myself into a light four mile jog with the intent of no running on Saturday.   When I got to the Y Leslie of course talked me into 5. Then when I got out there running and I ended up getting 6.7 miles with Leslie.  That Leslie she got me into running more than I had hoped for.  But, that .3 was bugging me so I ended up getting on the treadmill for more.   Once on the treadmill I talked myself into one more mile and then for sure I could take Saturday off.  Totaling 8 miles.  

Yesterday after I ran I was feeling a little better but, still not 100 %.  Loving the fact that tomorrow I don't have to get up too early to run but, somewhat early for a day of soccer, baseball and a football game.  Wow that is a marathon in and of itself.  

7 miles 55 minutes

Okay so I'm feeling pretty lazy today!!!  This morning I was loving the fact that I wasn't out running bright and early but, later today I'm feeling like major slacker.  But, hey I have nothing to train for and I'm entitled to a lazy Saturday.  Just would've been nice to top off a high milage week.  Oh well!!!  Next week, I will be out.  Jason is training for a trail marathon and I have told him I will help him train.   If not, he might not get any miles in-- he struggles in getting up by himself.  

Treadmill workout!  I pretty much just maintained and even pace.  To help with the boredom and get me through that last two miles I did an 800 and a 400 speed interval.  

7 miles 52 minutes  .5 mile cool down 8:00-8:30 minute pace.