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Saturday, February 28, 2009

February 28

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.

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.

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. :)

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!

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.

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! :)

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!

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. :)