Archive for April, 2008

Mon. April 14th

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Just a little sore from my 10 mile, but not too bad. 

I took today off.

Sun. April 13th

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Today I ran 10 miles.  It took me 88 min.

My route was mostly flat with some small inclines and declines.

Today I ran easy.  It was a nice day for a run and I really enjoyed it.  It felt good to get a 10 miler under my belt for the season, the 10 mile distance is my favorite.

My hip is still sore although once warmed up, it didn’t bother me too bad.  I ended up with a slightly sore toe nail, but that is nothing new.  I look forward to the increasing temps.

Sat. April 12th

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Today I ran 5 miles.  I did it in 40 min

my route was rolling hills. 

I warmed up for about 10 min.  then I did my 6×100 stride-outs.  They felt good.  I am starting to feel stronger and in more control of my body when I do these.  I ran easy for the last mile.

I am experiencing a sore muscle in my hip/butt area.  It just feels like a sore muscle, but when I run every once in awhile it shoots a split second burning pain.  I am going to stretch out more before and after my runs to see if this will help.   

Wed. April. 9th

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Today I ran 7 miles.  I didn’t time myself.

My route was rolling hills.

I just ran a steady pace for the 1st 4 miles.  On the last 3 I picked up the pace to race pace.  I walked 4 blocks for cool down.

I felt good.  There was no wind at all which is very rare here in Two Harbors.  Big storm coming Fri-Sat so I may have to dust off the treadmill.

Tues. April 8th

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

45 min of weights.

Walt Disney World Half Marathon Jan. 2004

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Mon. April 7th

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Today I ran 5 miles.  It took me 39 min.  I ran today because there is a chance that my schdule might not let me run on Tues.  I really want to get that 5th run in this week, that is my goal.

My route was rolling.  Because I wasn’t feeling well last week on the hill run day, I chose to charge the hills on my run today.  There are 4 pretty good hills on my route.

I felt AWESOME on my run today.  I can really feel myself getting stronger.  Charging the hills for me today was not a problem and it felt great to push myself.

Sun April 6th

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Today I ran 8 miles.  It took me 72 min.

My route was rolling hills.  I ran easy.

I’m still feeling worn out from Friday’s run.  I think my body is having a hard time adjusting to the longer mid week runs that I wasn’t doing before.  I seem to be struggling to get in that 5th day run.  I will continue to listen to my body and put that 5th day in when I feel that I can do it with out running myself down.

I felt good, dispite the crapy weather (come on spring).  I do enjoy my long easy runs.

Friday April 4th

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Today I ran 7 miles.  I ran it with a pace of 8.4 minute mile.

My route involved rolling hills.  One mile was off road on a very snowy trail.

Today I struggled on my run.  I warmed up for the first mile than deceided to try a trail.  It started off ok but as I ran deeper into the woods the snow became quite deep on the trail.  By the time I hit the road again, I was ringing wet from the knees down.  I felt like I was running with 2lb. weights on my feet.  I also had that dang head wind again.  It was for sure a great workout,  I was tired!!

I did try my HR monitor for the first time and held it at about 152-160 going up hills.

Thurs. April 3rd

Monday, April 7th, 2008

I took today off.