The Training Blog of mickieblueeyes

Well it wasn’t pretty, but I got er done. My heel hurt and I wasn’t all that excited about going. I warmed up and stretched at home, and spent most the time before the race visiting. They fired the gun and I started off slowly. Then about 75 yards in, a [...]

Oh my gosh. I’m supposed to run a 5k Saturday. I haven’t done much running at all this month. Here I have recruited people, at work, to get up and start walking. They are going to join me at this run. They will be seeing me in “action” for the [...]

It’s been 3 weeks that I’ve slacked off. One week rest after the half. Then I ran a little, but it didn’t feel very good. And last week I had a goofy schedule at work, and said, “To heck with it.” I did get my master bathroom painted though. (does [...]

Workout:

Type: Run
Date: 10/22/2008
Total Time: 00:38:27.28
Distance: 4 miles
Average Pace: 9:36.92/mile

Workout:

Type: Run
Date: 10/17/2008
Time: 11:49:33
Total Time: 1:13:08.00
Distance: 7 miles
Average Pace: 10:27.18/mile

I had a good run this a.m.. Not quite so sore, and I made the 4 miles without stopping. However, while I was running and thinking, I came to the conclusion that I am full of ish. I want to lose weight, but not enough to control what I put into my [...]

How the heck did I run 13 miles last weekend? I barely made 3.4 today. LOL My poor little hip flexors were crying, “Oh the pain, please stop torturing us!”
It really wasn’t that bad. I was just aware of my weakness, and I believe I have a remedy. When I taught [...]

I am one happy camper!!! First I have to thank my husband, and two wonderful boys, for coming with, and supporting me. And, for putting up with all my wining, and all the time I spent running this year. Also, thank you all for your support and encouragement.
Now for the [...]

Well that was it. It’s all downhill from here. I made 12 miles at a decent pace, although I don’t have a runners high. I have a runners OMG I’m tired. My actual total time out on the road was 2:41. I had to stop and stretch a few times. [...]

Workout:

Type: Run
Date: 09/26/2008
Time: 10:41:39
Total Time: 1:02:15.00
Distance: 6 miles
Average Pace: 10:22.84/mile