les runs

I ran yesterday- 2.5 miles, and did a one hour yoga class. Tonight was an impromptu day off because I went out to dinner.


September total: 51.4 miles

At least I broke 50 miles! Compared to last month's 40.85 that is a good increase. Not too much but enough to continue fitness.

I am doing the Congo Run for Women 10k this Sunday and on 10/18 I'm headed down to Bisbee for the Bisbee 1000 stair climb. It's a 5k through town on some of the historic stairs. Looks like fun!

Mon 9/29: 2.5 miles, 1 hour yoga
Tues 9/30: no workout

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I just did 10k on the treadmill. It wasn't difficult until the last half mile or so. I took walk breaks every 6 minutes and halfway through I stopped to go to the bathroom. My total time was 81 minutes. Afterwards I stretched out well and took a shower.

Even though i've been lamenting about my inability to run 5 days per week, I tallied up my miles for September and I've done 48.9 miles with 2 more days to go. I anticipate that I'll finish September with 53.6 miles. I ran 40.85 in August so this is a decent (and manageable) increase. I don't think I want to go more than 60 miles in October. Slow mile buildup is the key to not getting injured!

Speaking of injuries, yesterday my foot felt like a dead fish flopping in my shoe for about the last half mile of that 5k. Today on the treadmill, I had a couple of twinges but nothing that was debilitating. I hate to do the majority of my miles on the treadmill but the surface really seems to be forgiving on my foot. And at least I'm able to run somewhere!

Sun 9/28: 6.2 miles

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I ended up with 13.6 miles this week. No workouts Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. This morning I did the Moon Valley Grasshopper Bridge 5k. I didn't race it at all, just a nice leisurely 5k since I have been doing all of my running on the treadmill. I jogged the first 2 miles without stopping to walk and then I walked at the mile 2 water stop and then on the part on the soccer field. I don't like running on grass at all. I couldn't feel my foot for the last half mile or so.

I'm doing okay but I would really like to try to run 5 times per week. I can't seem to do more than 4 days per week.

Wed 9/24: no workout
Thu 9/25: no workout
Fri 9/26: no workout
Sat 9/27: 5k race

Edited to add: Results are finally posted and I came in at 44:12. Like I said, I didn't have any particular goals for this race, just get out there and have fun. I know I could have pushed harder, but why risk injury?

a las corridas

I did 3 miles tonight. It was hell, pure hell. Actually, it wasn't that bad, I had energy, foot didn't hurt too much, didn't cramp and even sprinted the last tenth of a mile. Well, sprinted is using the term loosely, but it was a sprint for me!

It is always a battle of will and motivation for me. I have such a tendency towards inertia that getting on that treadmill or going to that bridle path for a run is so hard sometimes. But I know if I force myself to start and push through the dread and the discomfort and pain that the outcome is completely worth it.


Monday 9/22: 3 miles
Tuesday 9/23: 3 miles

I'm on track for 16.5-19.5 for the week.

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I did a little more than 4.5 miles today plus a 90 minute dance class. Toward the end of the run I had nothing in the tank. I wanted to do 5 miles but had to go to class. 4.5 is good enough for today!

Sunday 9/21: 4.5 mile run, 90 minute dance class

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No running Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, but I did 5 miles today.


Wed 9/17: no workout
Thurs 9/18: no workout
Fri: 9/19: no workout
Sat 9/20: 5 miles treadmill

THat brings me to 13.5 miles for the week. I really should have done another run this week, but it didn't happen so oh well.

Tomorrow's plan is a higher mileage run (5-6.2) plus 90 minute dance class and the usual Sunday chores.

more running!

So I have kept up on the running this week- on schedule and on target. However, no yoga this week. I taught late on Monday and have to teach late tomorrow night too so I can't make the class.

Monday 9/15: 3 miles
Tuesday 9/16: 3 miles

The plan for the rest of the week is Wednesday rest, Thursday 5 miles, Friday rest, Saturday 6.2 miles. That will put me at 19.7 for the week.

I think I am making a goal of 20 miles or thereabouts per week. And, it is getting easier! Not nearly as painful as 2 months ago.

update

I didn't run Thursday or Friday, which means I only did 4 days of running this week. However I made up for the mileage on Saturday with 10k (6.2 miles).

Today I did all my chores and managed to run 2.5 miles and go to dance class. I swept and mopped the floor, cleaned the cat box, took out the trash, scrubbed the outside trash can, went grocery shopping, made dinner, and have finished 3 of 5 loads of laundry. Damn!

Thursday 9/11: no workout
Friday 9/12: no workout
Saturday 9/13: 6.2 miles

Mileage total for the week was 17.2 miles.

Sunday 9/14: 2.5 miles, 90 minute dance class

I think I'll bump a couple of my 3 mile runs up to 5 this week and do a 6.2 mile long run again on Saturday.

good stuff

Last night I did my requisite 3 miles on the treadmill. I've clocked 11 miles this week and am still on track for 17. I also went to yoga. The class was so crowded it was hard for me to concentrate. But our new room will be renovated on Monday so I am looking forward to spreading out and being able to move without being inhibited.

My neuroma bothered me on last night's run. It was pretty painful. This morning when I woke up when I took my first step it twinged as well. I don't know how long I can go without seeing the doc. I know that I have to have surgery, but I'm just getting my fitness back! Surgery would cost me 6 weeks. Tonight, another 3 miles on the treadmill.

Wed 9/10: 3 miles, 1 hour yoga

Wewt!

I got home at 6 and immediately got on the treadmill. 3 miles, did not stop. I started with .25 miles walk as a warmup, which takes about 4 minutes. Then I ran 1 mile without stopping! I can't remember the last time I did that. I took 4 walk breaks total, and finished a bit under 39 minutes. This is a vast improvement.

Monday 9/8- no workout
Tuesday 9/9- 3 miles running, treadmill

Tomorrow I get to go back to yoga.

status

Well, this week was a wash. I only worked out on Sunday and Monday last week, Working late Tuesday and Thursday, and basketball games Wednesday and Friday night really messed up my routine. As in no workouts. Saturday I just laid around, didn't get out of my pajamas and took a 3 hour nap in the afternoon and a 1 hour nap after dinner. And I didn't get up until 10:30 today! That kind of schedule makes me really tired, I guess. But what can you do except get back on the horse and move forward?

Workouts:

Tues 9/2- no workout
Wed 9/3-no workout
Thurs 9/4- no workout
Friday 9/5- no workout
Sat 9/6- no workout
Sunday 9/7- 5 miles treadmill

I only work late one night next week, tomorrow (Monday). I finally get back to yoga on Wednesday after 2 weeks of missing classes. Running goal for this week is 15 miles/5 days.

This week's plan is to run Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sat. There is a 5k I would like to do on Saturday morning.

Workouts

Saturday 8/30- no workout
Sunday 8/31- 3 miles
Monday 9/1- 3 miles

Mileage total for last week was 12.35, I'd like to do 15 this week. I have a couple of evening classes to teach but hopefully I can get the students out by 7:30 or 8 at the latest. No yoga this week either. Today's class was cancelled for Labor Day and I have a basketball game on Wednesday night. I also stubbed the hell out of my left little toe tonight. It's still sore but I was able to run on it.

MIleage for August- 40.85