Michele's Wish Journal: From 5K to 10K…I can do it! (I think.)

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

From 5K to 10K…I can do it! (I think.) :goodvibes

Me: I’m Michele, I’m 44, and I’ve run lots of 5K’s.

My Goals: My immediate goal is to move from being a 5K runner to a 10K runner. In the long run (get it? long run ) I’d love to run a half marathon, maybe even the Princess Half Marathon!

In my favor:
I know I can already run 5K.
I’d be happy if I dropped a few pounds, but I’m not battling a weight problem.

Obstacles:
I have asthma, and it seems to be getting worse.
I’m not overweight, but I’m curvy, and I don’t look like a runner.

Tools:
I got a pretty nice pair of Asics at Fleet Feet for Christmas. I was analyzed on a treadmill, and the shoes feel really good.
My husband got me a Garmin 305 for Christmas as well. Maybe it’s overkill for the level of running that I do, but it’s pretty cool and it would be helpful to know what my pace per mile is.
I bought a 10K audio personal training MP3 and put it on my ipod.

This week’s goal: I plan to run 3-4 times each week, starting this week. I typically run 2-3 times each week. So far I have run 3 times this week, and I plan to run tomorrow, Saturday, which means I will have reached my goal for the week! :cutie:

Next week’s goals: I plan to continue to run 3-4 times per week, and I will begin listening to my Personal Running Trainer MP3 while running.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Woke up with a screaming head ache and nasty cold, but I plan to hit the TM anyway. I'm waiting for the Advil Cold and Sinus to kick in. Even if I run slowly, I'll still reach my goal of running 4 times this week.:yay:

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

I did it! 4th run of the week! :goodvibes

In addition to using my Personal Running Trainer next week, I'm trying to figure out the Garmin.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

First run of the week: today, Sunday.
About 5K, 37 minutes. I joined the runners at WISH for the Virtual Valentine's Day 5K!
One down, 3 to go.
Didn't use my MP3. I left my ipod at school. :hippie:

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

2nd run of the week: Monday
I used Personal Running Trainer today for the first time, and had a great run! The music isn't the best, but the guy tells me when to speed up or slow down. I think I might make it through 8 weeks of this!
Note to self - all of the snow days have made it easy to make time to run.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Third run of the week: Tuesday (another snow day)
I used PRT, Week 1 Day 2
This run had me alternating 3 minutes of running with 3 minutes of jogging. The sprints were tough, but I don't know if today had enough actual running for me. It's OK though. "The guy" tells me what to do.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

:goodvibes 4th run of the week today, Thursday.

I met my goal of running 4 times this week, as well as my goal of using the PRT!! :yay:
I completed week 1, day 3 of PRT. After the 5 min. jogging warm up, I tried running 20 min at 5.2 mph, but dropped it down to 5 mph. Then I jogged 5 min. and walked 5 - just what the guy told me to do!

I want to finish the 4th PRT run tomorrow, which will be the 5th run of the week for me. Then I plan to cross train or rest on the weekend. Or maybe I'll cross train on Sat, and do week 2, Day 1 on Sunday. Next week is a busy week, with a long meeting on Monday and conferences until 8 pm on Tues.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Cross training and 5th run: Friday and Saturday

Friday: The sun came out, so Peter and I walked/ jogged 2 hilly miles in our neighborhood.
Saturday: I completed my 5th run of the week, following week 1, day 4 of PRT.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Week 3
First run of the week: Sunday - I completed week 2, day 1 of PRT. Great run today! I'm a little tired of the music, but it's OK. My top speed today was 5.4 mph, which I hit for a few minutes at the fastest part of the tempo run.

Second run: Wednesday - I completed week 2, day 2 of PRT. I have a cough, but made it through the run! My top speed on the 3 minute fast-run intervals was 5.4 mph. My jog is about 3.7 or 3.8 mph.

Third run: I skipped day 3, week 2 of PRT due to my cold. Today I did Day 4, which was a 30 minute run plus 5 min jog and 5 min walk on either end. I'm disappointed that I didn't get all 4 runs in this week, but I'm very glad I was able to do 3. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow, as I begin week 3 of PRT, week 4 of my effort to run through the winter.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Week 4
Run #1: Sunday - I began week 3 of PRT, still on the tread mill. I'm planning to stick with the program for another week or 2, but I might switch over to the half marathon program. I don't have time to complete both programs between now and the "half mary" I want to run.
I'm still fighting off a cough and sinus thing, so I'm especially proud of today's run and yesterday's run!
Run #2: Monday - Did day 2, week 3 of PRT. It consisted of a warm up, and 5, 3-minute fast runs separated by 3 minutes of jogging. My fastest speed was 6mph, which really kicked my butt. The rest were around 5.5 mph. Still coughing.
Run #3: Wednesday - Day 3, week 3 of PRT. I walked the 5 minute warm up, then ran 30 minutes at 5 mph. I'm still coughing, but not as bad.
Run #4: Friday - Week 3, Day 4 of PRT. I walked a hilly, neighborhood mile with Maryann, then came in to complete day 4. The guy expected a 35 min. run, but I did 40 minutes. My speed was a bit slower, between 4.3-4.7 mph for most of the run. I think I ran at 4.2 mph for the first and last few minutes. I'd like to be running faster, but this pace felt really good.
I'm happy to have finished 3 weeks of the program!!

Saturday - Cross Training -Walked a hilly mile and a half with Peter. We jogged on the down hills, since the half marathon I'm planning to do has significant down hill portions.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Week 5
Day 1, Sunday- I started Week 4 of PRT. Day 1 called for a 30 minute tempo run. I jogged the 5 minute warm-up, then ran between 4.6mph and 5.5 mph. Or was it 5.2? I picked up Peter from piano, then we walked around campus. I used my Garmin, and I think I sort of get it now. We did 27 minutes, and averaged a 17 min. mile. We stopped a few times for Peter to climb a tree and anything else he encountered.
Day 2, Monday - Week 4, Day 2 of PRT: I did 6 repetitions of 3 minute runs/ 3 minute jogs. All 6 runs were at 5.6 mph! I'm pretty pleased with that. The jogs ranged from 3.6-4mph, which isn't too bad either.

Cross training - sort of - Tuesday: Walked 25 minutes with Peter, jogging on the down hills.

Friday - I think I might have bronchitis - I'm skipping day #3 and hoping to do day #4 tomorrow. :rolleyes2

Day 3, Saturday - Day 4 of PRT: Still a bit under the weather, but I ran just over 3 miles today, in 40 minutes, at about 4.6 mph. Day 4 of this week is a 40 minute run, so I guess I skipped day 3 this week.

Day 4!!! - Sunday - Ran 45 minutes on the bike path with Chris, while Peter rode his bike. Distance: 3.65 miles. I wasn't fast, but I was outside and I ran longer than I have since I began the program. Plus, I met my 4 runs per week goal. I'm really happy about my run today!

The half marathon I want to do is in 12 weeks, so I'm switching over to a half marathon training plan on Monday. I've seen a few that begin with a week similar to the week I just finished. I hate to abandon this plan, because it is really helping me to see beyond 5K running!

Tomorrow I'm planning to run the Luck O' the IWISH virtual 5K.

[momof2minnies]

Micelle,
Good job! I don't look like a typical runner either.I am also 44. Have done the full at Disney last year, the 5k and 1/2 this year and 2 other 1/2s.Believe me most people out there don't look like what you picture a runner to be.Disney is so much fun.You should consider the 1/2 next January, it is definately doable from now.

Keep up the good work, keep posting it keeps us all motivated to post on each others journal,

Linda

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Micelle,
Good job! I don't look like a typical runner either.I am also 44. Have done the full at Disney last year, the 5k and 1/2 this year and 2 other 1/2s.Believe me most people out there don't look like what you picture a runner to be.Disney is so much fun.You should consider the 1/2 next January, it is definately doable from now.

Keep up the good work, keep posting it keeps us all motivated to post on each others journal,

Linda

Thanks Linda! I have had a terrible cough for the past few days, and needless to say have I have skipped a few work outs. Hopefully I will complete my 3rd run of the week tomorrow. Even if I take it slow, I'll feel much better (spiritually) if I do it.
I'd love to do the Princess Half!! We have almost finished 1 year of our 5 year Disney World hiatus. The Princess Half might be a great way to get back to the happiest place on earth a bit sooner. ;) (My husband imposed the WDW ban, in order to hike the Grand Canyon, go to Alaska, and visit Yosemite.)

[momof2minnies]

Hi Michelle
Sorry to hear your under the weather- alot of spring upper resp. infections around here.

I actually meant the 1/2 in January 2011- sooner than the Princess even!

Keep up the great work.I actually just asked my DH if he would be interested in the Grand Canyon not too long ago.I think I would like to see it someday.

Linda

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

New Plan! I'm training for a half marathon!! :goodvibes

Yesterday I began Hal Higdon's Novice Half Marathon Training Plan. I really hope I can do it! I'm looking at 2 different half marathons the first weekend of June.

Monday - strength and stretch
Tuesday - 3 mile run with Chris on the bike path. 37 minutes, 12 min miles. I love the Garmin!
Wednesday: 30 min cross training - In the neighborhood with Peter. Running on the down hills, walking on the up hills.
Thursday - 40 min. run on the treadmill, just over 3 miles. Speed was around 4.7 mph.
Friday - Stretch and Strenght
Saturday - 30 min cross training - roller blading
Sunday - "Long" run! I ran 4 miles on the bike path, while Peter rode along on his bike. (49:43, which is a 12:27 minute mile) I let him eat 2 orange Tic Tacs every mile, which kept him motivated. I'm so happy to have finished 4 miles, and completed Week 1 of the half marathon plan!! I felt like I could have easily kept running, but I didn't want to push it. The morning was beautiful. It was sunny and about 55 degrees. I could hear the birds chirping, and saw the first signs of spring.

[momof2minnies]

Michelle,
Where are the 1/2s that you plan on doing?

Linda

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Michelle,
Where are the 1/2s that you plan on doing?

Linda

I'm trying to choose between two:
http://www.montrails.org/events10dcthm.shtml

and

http://www.northeastrunningclub.org/

Decker's Creek is mostly down hill, which is why I'm doing some down hill training on the days I don't officially run. A friend who runs the Boston Marathon every year said she would never do that one, because it is a "quad buster."
That's when I searched for another half, and found the Lake Health Classic. They boast about a "challenging 4 mile stretch." Both are 3-4 hours away, and I'm having trouble deciding which to do.
Any thoughts? :confused3

[momof2minnies]

The 2nd one looks nice- any bling for finishing? Sounds crazy but I want something to show for my hard work.

Linda

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

The 2nd one looks nice- any bling for finishing? Sounds crazy but I want something to show for my hard work.

Linda

Just shirts for both! ;) There is another later in the summer that gives medals to all who finish. It's in Dayton, Ohio.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Spring break/Week 2 of the 1/2 marathon training plan :thumbsup2

I'm basically keeping up with the plan this week. I swapped Thursday and Friday because we drove and shopped on Thursday.
Monday - Travel, strength and stretch
Tuesday - 3.1 mile run in Northville, MI, plus strength and stretch
Wednesday - 2 mile run in Northville MI w/ Chris, plus a 30 min. walk
Thursday - Travel
Friday - 3 mile run, back in Athens, with Chris (plus Peter on his new road bike)
Saturday - Great run today! 4.25 sunny, cool miles on the bike path by myself. My average speed was 11:35 min. per mile!
Sunday - strength and stretch

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

My Garmin Foot Pod arrived in the mail today, but DH is out running with my Garmin! :rolleyes: So much for figuring out how it works...

My true goal is to finish a half marathon so I can add this to my Pandora bracelet!!
http://www.inspiredendurance.com/13-1-or-26-2-Marathon-Barrel-Bead-p/ch0026.htm

Monday: I did a slow, 30 min. run on the tread mill, which was nice. It was supposed to be a "stretch and strength" day, but I really wanted to try out the new foot pod. Unfortunately, I didn't set it up correctly, and according the the Garmin, I ran 152 feet, and burned 7 calories! I figured it out after the run, so I'll be set to go next time I have to run inside. Tomorrow, 3.5 miles!
Tuesday - 3.5 mile run. Another beautiful, sunny run on the bike path. I hit 3.1 miles at 36 minutes, and 3.5 in just under 40.
Wednesday - 2 mile hilly walk in the neighborhood. Very relaxing. :cloud9:
Thursday - Not a great run today. I was tired after a busy day at school, plus not enough sleep this week. On top of that, it was 83 degrees! it was my first warm weather run of the year, and I actually felt light headed for the last 1/4 mile. Be that as it may, I finished my 3.5 mile run in 41:48. I wish I had run faster, but it wasn't in the cards today. I'm just happy to have finished it.
Saturday - Personal Record at the OU School of Medicine 5K today!! I ran it in 33:30, and my first mile was in the nine minute range. I'm so delighted that my training is paying off! :woohoo:
Sunday - Awesome long run! 5 miles in 59.5 minutes. This is my longest long run to date. I was very relaxed because I wasn't the least bit concerned about speed. I think it was about 66 degrees, sunny, and all of the flowering trees on the bike path are in bloom. It was stunning! Peter rode his bike and was very encouraging. I used my hydration belt for the first time, and will use it on any run that is 5+ miles.

Total miles this week: 17 (plus about 3 or 4 walking miles) :cutie:

[Heather.Mohler]

Michele,
I'm impressed with your tenacity! Congratulations on sticking with your plans for so long. I want to eventually be to the point where I can train to run a half marathon, but as it is now I am planning to walk the 5k at WDW at some point. I had never thought about the mp3 trainers - I think I'm going to get one. Thanks for the inspiration!

And good luck!

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Michele,
I'm impressed with your tenacity! Congratulations on sticking with your plans for so long. I want to eventually be to the point where I can train to run a half marathon, but as it is now I am planning to walk the 5k at WDW at some point. I had never thought about the mp3 trainers - I think I'm going to get one. Thanks for the inspiration!

And good luck!

Thank you for the encouragement, Heather!
In addition to Personal Running Trainer, there is a program called Couch to 5K - maybe you know more about it than I do, but I've read a lot of blogs by people who are using it and love it.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Monday - Today is a stretch and strengthen day, which I did this morning before school. After a personal record at Saturday's 5K, and my longest long run (5 miles) on Sunday, I'm enjoying a "day off." I'm actually happier on running days. :goodvibes Tomorrow it is supposed to be 86 degrees, and I'll be running in the hottest part of the day. So glad I tried out my hydration belt on Sunday!

Tuesday - Last night I put the Garmin in my gym bag, along with my hydration belt, bottles, clothing, shoes, i-pod...I was planning to run during my planning period at school. But then my husband took an evening run with the Garmin. It never found its way back into the gym bag. I know how far a 4 mile run would be from the other side of town, but I didn't have time to drive there, run, and get back to school in time to pick my son up at 3:30. Likewise, I didn't have enough time to drive home to get the Garmin. So I went to the gym and did 4 miles on the treadmill, in about 48 minutes. I accidentally hi the pause button twice, and it wiped out the first few minutes of the run. I would have preferred to run outside, but it worked. When I got home, I looked at my training schedule and realized that I only had to run 3.5 miles today!! :lmao: Oops!

Wednesday - I walked .9 miles at lunch time, and ran 2 later in the day. The first mile was nearly all downhill, and the second was up and down. Great run! No quad pain, so I feel like I'm on track for the Deckers Creek Half Marathon, which is mostly downhill.

Thursday -3.5 mile run in 40:37. The last mile or so was quite windy - in my face. I didn't want to run today, but I did it anyway. :woohoo::woohoo: Once I got rolling, I enjoyed it. My time was 10 seconds faster than last week's 3.5 mile run. I'm looking forward to tomorrow - my day of rest.

Saturday - Great long run! 5 miles in 60 minutes. I think I was a few seconds slower than last Sunday's pace, but I'm fine with that.

[momof2minnies]

Michelle,
Doing a great job.Too bad about the Garmin- can't run without mine now, I am too self competitive.I like to try to beat my time every time I run.Of course it does not always happen but that is my goal each time I start out.

Keep up the great work, good luck at the 1/2.

Linda

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Thanks Linda! I'm also addicted to my Garmin and their web site, Garmin Connect. I love to get home from a run, upload my data, and marvel at my time, miles, incline, etc. :goodvibes

[momof2minnies]

Michele,
I am so anti tech I have never downloaded my info.Is it that easy?

Linda

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Michele,
I am so anti tech I have never downloaded my info.Is it that easy?

Linda

Linda - It's very easy! I'm not overly tech savvy, but I did it. All you have to do is set up an account, turn on the Garmin, plug it in with the USB cable and follow instructions to upload. I think the program automatically syncs the Garmin with the computer.
My Garmin is a 305. You may have a wireless version if you have another model, so you wouldn't need the cable.
It's fun!

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Monday - .5 mile walk at lunch, and a 1.5 mile hike in the evening with Chris and Peter. Our elevation gain on the hike was 353 feet. Strength and stretch after the hike. Tomorrow, 4 miles.

Tuesday - 4 mile run in 46:15 today during my planning period. My average mile was 11:34 min, and I burned 484 calories. All 4 miles had an average speed under 12 minutes! I'm really pleased that what was once my long run is now a short run. I have a long way to go to reach 13.1, but the training is going well!

Wednesday - 1 mile brisk walk at lunch time, and 2 mile run with friends after school. We ran for 22:28 (11:12 min miles) and then walked for a while. It was fun to run with people! The other 3 runners are fairly new to running, and 2 miles is their long run.

Thursday - I DID NOT WANT TO RUN TODAY!! But I did. and I did some strength junk as well. It was 86 degrees after school, so I ran on the treadmill. 4 miles in about 45 minutes. I say "about" because I forgot to hit pause on the Garmin when I ran downstairs to preheat the oven, and when I put a pizza in the oven a few minutes later. This just isn't an issue when I run outside! :rotfl:

Friday - My day of rest. I walked a brisk mile at lunch time.

Saturday - I attended a music/movement workshop for music teachers and did a lot of dancing in the morning. In the afternoon, I walked 2 hilly laps in the neighborhood. Beautiful, cool weather! I love spring!

Sunday - My long run. I ran 6 miles!! I'm so excited that I've reached this milestone! My time was OK: 01:11:54, with miles that averaged 11:58. I burned 700 calories, and gained about 227 feet of elevation. Next week my training plan calls for another 6 mile long run, but I think I'm going to do 7.
16 running miles this week, plus about 6 miles of walking/hiking. : )

[momof2minnies]

Hi Michele,
Doing great, keep up the good work!It is a great feeling when you don't feel like doing something then you do and you end up so happy you did!

Linda

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Hi Michele,
Doing great, keep up the good work!It is a great feeling when you don't feel like doing something then you do and you end up so happy you did!

Linda

Thanks Linda! It once I actually started running, I felt great.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Original goal (to run a 10K)...check! OK, so it was virtual, but yesterday I ran over 6 miles, so I did it! Now on to the half marathon, which is only about 6 weeks away. :tiptoe:

Monday - Stretch and strength day. I also walked 1/2 mile during lunch, and roller bladed for 30 minutes during Peter's soccer practice. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's 4 mile run. :)

Tuesday - Awesome 4 mile run today during my planning period! I ran it in 44:40, which is an 11:10 min. mile. That's my fastest 4 miles ever - about 23 seconds per mile faster than last week and 2 weeks ago.

Wednesday - Ran with 2 teacher/friends after school. We ran 2 miles in 22:37, at a pace of 11:16. Our pace was actually faster, but one of the teachers wanted to walk a few steps after the first mile, and I didn't stop the Garmin. It was fun and we had a lively conversation!

Thursday - I say this every Thursday, but I really didn't want to run today! I ran 4 miles on the treadmill, at a pace of 12:07 minutes per mile. Pretty slow, but I got it done. I'm toying with the idea of moving my Thursday run to Friday next week.

Friday - My day of rest. I walked .6 miles at lunch time.

Saturday - I ran 7 miles today! My training plan called for 6 miles, but I want to get closer to 13 by week 11, so I'm tweaking the plan a bit. My time was 01:21:19, which is an 11:36 min. mile. It rained a little in the last 2 miles, but it didn't bother me.

Total miles of running this week: 17!

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

The half marathon is in 5 weeks. Yikes! The training is going well, but I'm getting nervous. :scared1:

Sunday - 6 miles of in line skating in 41 minutes, plus strength/stretch. It was windy but fun.

Monday - My day of rest, plus stretching.

Tuesday - An INSANE 4.5 mile run. I didn't feel like driving to the bike path, and I didn't want to do 4.5 hilly laps around our neighborhood. So I got on Map My Run and realized that I can do a 4.5 mile loop on beautiful country roads just by walking out my door. :idea:
What I didn't realize was:
1. The first mile is up a very steep road, and the next 1.5 miles consist of rather large, rolling hills.
2. BIG DOGS hang out on country roads!!! pug:

The dog was huge, and he walked out into the middle of the road, stood his ground, and with his bark he dared me to enter his territory. It was like the Sharks and the Jets in West Side Story, and I wasn't about to play the role of Tony. I stood still for a minute, then turned and calmly walked about 20 paces before running back the way I came.
I'm used to running on hills, but these were extreme hills, and I gained over 400 feet of elevation in that first mile. Even before my canine encounter, I had decided never to run this route again. It wasn't just the hills. The countryside is beautiful, but the road is pretty desolate, and there are a few run down trailers and shacks here and there. I didn't exactly feel unsafe, but it didn't seem like the wisest place for a woman to run alone.
Tomorrow, 2.5 miles with the girls...if I can move.

Wednesday - I ran 3 miles today. Part of it was with Jan and Liz, but they only wanted to run a mile and a half. I didn't run especially fast, but I was happy to be moving after yesterday's grueling adventure. My time was 34:19, with a pace of 11:24 min/mile. It's always nice to burn 369 calories!

Thursday - Another strange run! 4.5 outdoor/indoor/outdoor miles. I started out with 1.5 hilly miles in my neighborhood, but after the extreme hill training on Tuesday, I felt the tread mill might be a better choice for today. I ran into the house (literally) and got on the tread mill. The cable tv wasn't working. Boring! And, my Garmin Foot Pod was messing up. It showed that I was running a 43 minute mile for a few minutes, then eventually came down to a 23 minute mile. (All of this was closer to an 11 or 11.5 minute mile!) I kept running, and magically it began working. After mile 3, I ran (again - literally) downstairs and outside to light the grill so I could cook for my family. It wouldn't light, so I used our candle lighter, and singed the hair off my arm! There's nothing like the smell of burning hair! I got over the shock and went back up to the tread mill for another mile. By then the grill was hot. Back outside - put the turkey burgers on the grill. I was sick of the tread mill, so I finished the last half mile by running laps around my hilly back yard. Every few minutes I stopped to flip the burgers. I learned never to multi-task with fire, and I was just happy to get my run completed.

Friday - My training plan called for 50 minutes of cross training. I walked 10 minutes at lunch, and hiked 40 minutes with Chris and Peter after school. I guess that counts. I've been neglecting my arms! I need to get back with the weights. I'm looking forward to my 8 mile long run tomorrow! It's been a crazy week, so I plan to run at a relaxed pace.

Saturday - Actually, yesterday was supposed to be a day of rest, and today was to be 50 min. of cross training. Tomorrow I have to direct part of an elementary band rehearsal and concert, and supervise a large group of 5th graders between the rehearsal and concert. I thought it might require more energy than IAnyway, today I ran 8 miles!! My time was 01:38:03, and my average pace per mile was 12:15. My average moving pace was 11:57. I burned 934 calories!!

Total miles of running: 20!

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Tuesday - I thought I charged the Garmin! About 5 miles in 57 minutes today. It was around 80 degrees, which doesn't feel quite as bad as it did during the early April heat wave. I used the mile markers on the bike path to measure the distance.

Wednesday - 3 hot miles! The temperature was about 87. I tried to push my pace, but still ranged in the 10-11 minute range. My moving time was 32:55.

Thursday - 4.5 miles . My time was 51:59. It wasn't quite as hot as Wednesday. My average pace was 11:33. I'm glad I did it, but Thursday runs are so hard!

Friday - Short bike ride with Chris and Peter.

Saturday - I ran 9 miles with Chris at 7:30, while Peter rode his bike. It was chilly and windy, but we had a good time. We ran it in 1:52:11, which is a 12:27 minute mile. I'm so proud that I ran 9 miles! That is my longest run to date. Bonus - I burned 1003 calories! :yay:

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

This is a crazy week! I have meetings, an in-service, the Mus/Art Show at school, house guests arriving Friday and Saturday for Sunday's March for Babies...insane! :scared1: My mantra is "just try." I'll do my best to follow the training plan, but if I can't get to every mile, it will be OK.

Sunday - Mother's Day: stretch/strength and a hilly 1 mile walk with Chris and Peter.

Monday - I ran Wednesday's run today. 3 hilly miles in Wonder Hills. It felt great! My time was 33:14, and my average pace per mile was 11:04.

Tuesday - I hit the training wall! I was exhausted after a busy day at school. I stayed late to prepare for my Wednesday sub, and to get ready for Thursday's music program. Then I took Peter to the doctor with a very sore throat. When we got home, I cooked and labeled and packed his belongings for his trip to Gettysburg... Maybe I could have squeezed 5 miles out of the day, but I'm not sure how.

Wednesday - I went to a mentor/resident educator training session in Nelsonville, and we got out early! It was supposed to end at 4, but I think we finished at about 2:45. It was raining, and I so wanted to go home for some quiet time and a snack. But I had my running bag in the car, so I stopped at Habitat House, changed, and ran 5 miles. It felt fabulous to be running . I ran 5 miles in 57:51
at a pace of 11:34 min/mile.

Thursday - The run that almost didn't happen...Between my dress rehearsal and school program, I went home and ran 3 quick miles on the TM. i wanted to run 5 miles, but there just wasn't time to run, shower, change, and get back to school. Considering I hadn't planned to run today, the outcome is fine. Time - 32:05. Average pace - 10:41, burned 375 calories. Why inside? Tornado and severe thunder storm warnings.

Saturday - 10 miles!!! Chris and I ran on the bike path in the morning. I was a little tired after my crazy week, and though I normally look forward to my long run, I was kind of intimidated by my first 10 mile run. The last 1.5 miles were especially rough. I couldn't quit, because we ran 5 miles out and 5 back. I'm so proud of myself for finishing!! Our pace was 12:30, and our total time was 2:05:05. As always, I'd love to see this number a bit lower, but I'll take it!

Sunday - Walked 5 miles with the March of Dimes, in memory of my son Ben. :littleangel: I was asked to share our prematurity story, so I was the featured speaker. Though the walk is always emotional for me, I felt especially drained after speaking to the crowd. The love and support of my friends and family helped me through.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Tuesday - 5 wet miles on the bike path. I'm finding that the Garmin loses a signal more frequently now that the trees have leaves. Time: 57:18.
Pace: 11:27. Calories burned: 609! :)

Wednesday - 3 miles on the tread mill in 34:14. Pace: 11:23. Calories:373.

Thursday - 5 miles on the bike path. It's closed in one spot where the path washed out due to flooding. In both directions, I had to run across a field to bypass the closed place. Though it looks like I only took 2 seconds off my time, I'm sure the grassy detour slowed me down a little. Time:57:16, Calories: 597, Average pace: 11:27.

Sat/Sun: UGH! I missed my long run for the first time. I have a gastro-intestinal issue that is not allowing me to run this weekend. I feel lost without my run! :scared: I hope to get back on track tomorrow!

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Still sick!!!
Tuesday - Skipped my 5 mile run due to gastro-intestinal distress and a killer head ache. :sick:

Wednesday - 90 degrees today, and I'm still not back to normal. I ran a mile anyway. It didn't feel great, and my stomach ached, but hopefully today's mini-run will make tomorrow easier. :)

Thursday - 3 miles on the mill, in 35 minutes. I'm finally feeling better!

Friday - 3 miles on the mill, in 34:08. My average pace was 11:22, and I burned around 368 calories.

Saturday - 6 hot and humid miles on the bike path in 1:10:37. I ran into my friends Jen and Jay, and got to see their 3 week old baby! So cute. I stopped for about a minute, so my moving time is more like 1:09. Pace per mile: 11:45. 712 calories!

[momof2minnies]

Michele,
Glad you are feeling better.You had asked me about the increase in pace a while ago- I had never run with an ipod before and I added that plus lost 15 lbs.They probably both had a little to do with it.

Linda

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

Monday (Memorial Day) - I got up and ran 3 hilly miles in our neighborhood. Time: 37:11. Average pace: 12:23. Calories: 320.
It was very humid, but not overly hot. I've been getting post-run head aches lately, and they're pretty severe. I've tried drinking lots of fluids, running with a hat, consciously relaxing my neck and shoulders during the run... Today I switched from drinking water to drinking Gu Brew. Maybe this will help.

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

OK, I fell off the face of the "world" but I didn't stop running.
I ran the Deckers Creek Half Marathon in June, and I finished it in 2:36:45. :woohoo:
I didn't set any speed records, but I was very happy with my time. The race began in a drenching rain, and though I'd done some rainy training runs, this was the type of rain that creates huge puddles, soaks everything, and leaves one with very squishy shoes. By mile 7 I was still squishing and splashing in puddles, but the air became steamy and hot, kind of like a rain forest.
I felt so happy when I crossed the finish line! :banana:

I ran a few 5K's in the summer, and then in late August, I ran the Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon. It was super hot, but I was still able to shave 2.5 minutes off my previous time! :goodvibes

My most recent race was a 10K trail run. Wow! It was grueling, with lots of hills, roots, rocks, and uneven terain. I'm not sure if I want to do that one again. It was fun, but I was pretty sore the next day.

In 3 weeks, I'm planning to run the Nationwide Columbus Half Marathon. Though I'd like to try to beat my August time, I promised a friend I would stay with her and finish together. Everyone (here and in real life) was so supportive of my first race, I feel it's the least I can do for her as she runs her first half.

Iloved reading back through this training log, and I appreciate all the nice comments and advice.