I'll let you in on a little secret.. I'm not one of those people who just can't wait to get up at the wee hours before dawn and run. Most of the time on my runs, I count the miles I have left. I run to eat. I eat to run. I'm not fast. Running … Continue reading Absence of Running
Category: half marathon training
A mild setback
So, I kinda sorta thought I would run the New Mexico Texas Challenge Half or Full.. I think it's gonna be the half. I ran a couple times this week, but as soon as I stepped off to run yesterday morning, my right knee was hurting. Not a 10 on the infamous "pain scale", but … Continue reading A mild setback
Streaking!
...or, as others would call it, the Runner's World Holiday Run Streak. I did another run streak in the summer which spanned 38 days from Memorial Day to 4th of July. I was successful in running 36 out of the 38 days, 83 miles in total (average of 2.3 miles per day). This one is … Continue reading Streaking!
Work Out Wednesday and Adjusting Goals
I had a great workout today. My body was thanking me as my fat cells were crying for dear life. We're down to one car right now (maybe even semi-permanently) but it's not all bad. I reluctantly had the day off today, but Aaron worked a half day. So, I took him to work and … Continue reading Work Out Wednesday and Adjusting Goals
Week 1: Half Marathon Training
So, even though I haven't really felt like running this week, I have been doing it. A little. Monday: Off.. camping in Carlsbad! Tuesday: 2 mi around the neighborhood Wednesday: 7.55 miles on the bike at the gym Thursday: a horrendous 3.5 mi run on the 'mill... had to stop multiple times, and our gym doesn't … Continue reading Week 1: Half Marathon Training
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 