Well, bad news first...our TEAM run was cancelled again, because we had a 6 degree wind chill - it was super windy - and actually snowing this morning. Yuck! Good news...I ran 10.25 miles on my treadmill, by myself! I was really upset when Nicole called to say our run was cancelled, but decided I was determined to get the miles in anyways. It is freezing outside (I am a little bit of a wus), so I decided to get on the treadmill this morning...and a little over 2 hours later, I had made it! I stopped after 7 miles and ate some Gu (calorie packet), drank some water, and walked for about 5 minutes. Then, finished my last 3.25 strong. :) 2 hours on the treadmill is not enjoyable by any means, but I watched 4 cooking shows on the Food Network to keep me occupied. I feel great right now! Yay! Hopefully next Saturday we will be able to run outside again.
FYI: I am preparing to have a silent e-auction at the end of March. I am gathering donations at the moment and am really excited! I already have some fun jewelry, t-shirts, and autographed TU football. Be looking for more information soon.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
February 28
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
February 24
I ran a total of 7 miles tonight - 2.5 before dinner and 4.5 after dinner. :) I feel great! I never would have thought that I would be capable of a run of that nature on a weeknight. Of course, The Biggest Loser was on, so that helped.
I did decide to put my ice knee wrap on for precautionary measures, because I am going to run tomorrow morning too. That's not much time to rest in between. Conferences are from 12-8 tomorrow so I won't have time to get a run in at night. I want to make sure my legs are in shape for a short run tomorrow and Thursday mornings.
I think my team run is 10 miles on Saturday, yikes! And don't worry...it is supposed to be super cold again (as usual). I hope spring is around the corner.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
February 22
Well, our TNT training run got cancelled yesterday because the wind chill was under 10 degrees and it was super windy. I still got up to run (just a little later). I only had time to get 7 miles in on the treadmill because I went to the Goddard b-ball game. So, I was short 2 miles. Uf! I usually take Sunday off, but I felt bad about not getting my miles in on Saturday, so I ran 4 miles today. 11 miles total for the weekend, not too bad (even though they were split up).
Parent/teacher conferences this week, so I should be able to get all week miles in. :)
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
February 18
Yesterday was take your teacher to PE day, so on top of my 6 mile run (during Biggest Loser), I jogged, ran sprints, did a few pushups and played a little kick ball with 6th graders. I have to say that Ms. Harrison (PE teacher) gets the kids moving. I am so sore today...I don't know if it is from running, PE class, or the combo of the two??? With that being said, I only ran/walked 2.5 miles today just to stretch my muscles back out. 2 months ago, I would have loved being that sore, because that means the workout did it's job, but I'm not sure my body needs anything extra right now. :)
*Congrats to my new TNT friend, Kat, on her 4 mile weekday run! Nice work!
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
February 14
Happy Valentine's Day!
Well, despite the 14 degree wind chill, I met my TEAM for a nice 8 mile run this morning. I am quite a baby when it comes to cold weather. I'm not going to lie, I debated even going this morning, but Nicole (my running coach) talked me into it. :) I toughed it out for the first half mile...then, it wasn't so bad. I regained feeling in my fingers and I actually felt pretty good. I am really glad I decided to go; this was the first time I felt like a real runner. Who is crazy enough to run in 14 degrees? Ha! I think I may step up my pace and intervals a bit next weekend.
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
February 12
Week update: I ran my normal 5.25 on Tuesday during Biggest Loser...not as easy as last week; I think I was still a little sore from Saturday. I ran 3 miles yesterday and 4 miles today. It's time to start hydrating for this Saturday. I am meeting my TNT team at 6:50am for 8 miles, bright and early! :)
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
February 8
I just got back from Tulsa - had a great weekend with the fam and friends. Even though I was in Tulsa, I continued my schedule, in fact...I actually got a couple bonus miles in. :) I ran with Shannon's running group (Fleet Feet) on Saturday at 7am. Most of the group is training for OKC marathon so they were scheduled for a few more miles than me. I finished 9.5 miles...a third of a marathon. I am quickly finding how much better training with a running group is compare to on your own.
Just got back from Target - bought some real running gear. Lined windpants aren't the best for running long runs. Already looking forward to next weekend's run!
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
February 4
Yesterday was supposed to be my day off, but I didn't run the day before...so, I decided to give it a go. I ran intervals for 5.25 miles on the treadmill. Yea! The Biggest Loser was on, which made my run 100 times easier. I love that show! Getting ready to run 3 to stay on track.
I am headed to Tulsa for the weekend: Joey's baby shower and Mom & Dad's birthdays. I will be running with Shannon's running team instead of TNT, but I will still get my run in. :)
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