This was a good week for running, though I did only get two runs in still. Life is just so hectic.
I ran on Monday and Wednesday and did 5 loops each day. On Wednesday I did three loops without any walking. I have been working on endurance rather than increasing distance and I can see improvements. In December I was running 3 miles (6 loops) without stopping to walk though, so I have a ways to go to get back to where I ws.
I had intended to run one more time, but Friday was a very hectic day and I knew I would not get to it. So, Saturday was the target, but I stayed up way too late Friday and slept late and also my OTHER foot is bothering me today. So, I will run Sunday instead - no excuses. Aiming for a "long run" though I don't know quite what that will be.
When I was coming home from my run on Wednesday, I noticed the kickboxing class was letting out so I went in and grabbed a flyer with class times. They have switched back to the early time for summer. (During the school year it was 9:00.) So, I think I will add in one kickboxing class on Wednesday mornings. That is the only morning with Cardio Kick. I will see about maybe an evening class too.
I am not counting calories. It's like a hobby, really - it sucks up that much time. I KNOW what I should be eating, but if I don't write it down anywhere, then I just ignore the numbers. BAD Lisa.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Mile and a Half without stopping!
Two workouts again this week. Computer problems sucked up so much of my time and left me drained. It was also very hot several, which limited my choices for running.
I ended up running twice - once on Tuesday with the kids and once on Friday without them.
On Tuesday, I ran 5 laps and the kids went the other way around the loop so I could check in with them more frequently than lapping them. They mostly did 3 loops. I did walk part of the way - I think I ran about 1.5 loops then walked about .25 of a loop, and continued sort of that way.
On Friday, I went earlier than I normally do and the weather was just perfect for running. Not too hot, not chilly at all, a nice breeze and some sunshine. I saw a deer and a rabbit. My goal was to run at least a mile without stopping to walk, but I exceeded my goal and ran 1.5 miles without stopping. Then I walked a bit and then ran a little more than a loop before walking again. So in total, I did run just over 2 miles that day, I believe. So a nice workout.
I had intended to run Tues/Thurs/Sat, but since I didn't get to it on Thursday, I couldn't run Saturday since I don't run two days in a row. (Hard on my hips to do that.) I thought I might do Tae-bo on Saturday, but I was lazy and didn't.
Maybe I'll do a bike ride today?
I ended up running twice - once on Tuesday with the kids and once on Friday without them.
On Tuesday, I ran 5 laps and the kids went the other way around the loop so I could check in with them more frequently than lapping them. They mostly did 3 loops. I did walk part of the way - I think I ran about 1.5 loops then walked about .25 of a loop, and continued sort of that way.
On Friday, I went earlier than I normally do and the weather was just perfect for running. Not too hot, not chilly at all, a nice breeze and some sunshine. I saw a deer and a rabbit. My goal was to run at least a mile without stopping to walk, but I exceeded my goal and ran 1.5 miles without stopping. Then I walked a bit and then ran a little more than a loop before walking again. So in total, I did run just over 2 miles that day, I believe. So a nice workout.
I had intended to run Tues/Thurs/Sat, but since I didn't get to it on Thursday, I couldn't run Saturday since I don't run two days in a row. (Hard on my hips to do that.) I thought I might do Tae-bo on Saturday, but I was lazy and didn't.
Maybe I'll do a bike ride today?
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
A nice trail
Didn't get a 3rd workout in last week, so this week I'm determined to get in 3.
Monday - 3 miles (mostly jogging)
Wednesday - 3 miles (mostly jogging)
Today I ran in a new location. Rather, it's another, farther away, section of a trail that runs near my house. The difference between my section and the other sections is that the other sections are actually maintained. The part I ran today is a lovely packed gravel path, very shady. It rained all night last night and there was only one puddle on the path that required me to get my feet wet. (This would be the reason I did NOT run in my usual location - it would have been very muddy.)
Both times this week, I made the kids come along, though they only went about 2 miles, and they mostly walked. I figured it's been a while since I made them run, so we need to ease back in.
I plan to run again on Friday. And maybe tomorrow, I will play in the water at the beach.
Monday - 3 miles (mostly jogging)
Wednesday - 3 miles (mostly jogging)
Today I ran in a new location. Rather, it's another, farther away, section of a trail that runs near my house. The difference between my section and the other sections is that the other sections are actually maintained. The part I ran today is a lovely packed gravel path, very shady. It rained all night last night and there was only one puddle on the path that required me to get my feet wet. (This would be the reason I did NOT run in my usual location - it would have been very muddy.)
Both times this week, I made the kids come along, though they only went about 2 miles, and they mostly walked. I figured it's been a while since I made them run, so we need to ease back in.
I plan to run again on Friday. And maybe tomorrow, I will play in the water at the beach.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Added a Loop
Brisk walk to begin.
Sprinkles of rain.
Temps in mid-60's.
Echo in the Bone playing in my earbuds.
5 loops, mostly jogging.
Slower walk home.
= 3 miles
Feels good.
Sprinkles of rain.
Temps in mid-60's.
Echo in the Bone playing in my earbuds.
5 loops, mostly jogging.
Slower walk home.
= 3 miles
Feels good.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Audiobooks
2.5 miles again on Tuesday. Would have gone longer but for 3 things: 1) phone call expected and needed to be sure to be back in time, 2) MP3 player battery died at 2 miles, 3) needed the restroom in a bad way. lol
Foot feels good. Endurance is improving, though I am still walking about 1/16 mile of every 1/2 mile loop. Next time I'll try for 5 loops instead of 4.
The kids have been doing no running. Gotta muster the gumption to get them moving again. It's harder to motivate them than it is to motivate myself!
Oh, by the way, I usually listen to audiobooks when I run. Sometimes I need the rhythm of music to set my pace. However, if you know anything about me, you know I am a multi-tasker and am easily bored by repetition. So, listening to an audiobook (usually Diana Gabaldon, who writes Really Long Books) helps me feel like I am accomplishing something while I run.
I know, just running is an accomplishment. But I can't help it!
Foot feels good. Endurance is improving, though I am still walking about 1/16 mile of every 1/2 mile loop. Next time I'll try for 5 loops instead of 4.
The kids have been doing no running. Gotta muster the gumption to get them moving again. It's harder to motivate them than it is to motivate myself!
Oh, by the way, I usually listen to audiobooks when I run. Sometimes I need the rhythm of music to set my pace. However, if you know anything about me, you know I am a multi-tasker and am easily bored by repetition. So, listening to an audiobook (usually Diana Gabaldon, who writes Really Long Books) helps me feel like I am accomplishing something while I run.
I know, just running is an accomplishment. But I can't help it!
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