Running Through This Northern Life

First real run of spring

Amy — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:14:20 +0000

Today, I ran.

I’ve been out twice this spring, but they were weenie 2 mi runs after essentially taking two months off. I spent most of the winter sitting on my ever-expanding ass, even managing to gain back about 7 lbs of the 23 I lost last year. Not cool.

So I’m starting my running a month earlier than last year. I’m sitting at about 130 lbs. I may be heavier, but I’m too afraid to get on the scale today, lest it ruin the positive mood I’ve got going after surviving my first 5K of the season.

I expected my time to be in the 31:30 range but was pleasantly surprised to see if run the 3.1 loop in 30:47. Not my fastest, but after a 2 month break? I can definitely build on that.

Next time when I’m not pecking on an iPhone screen, I’ll talk a bit about my running goals this year.

Running – 09.11.10

Amy — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:48:35 +0000

Distance: 20:00 mi
Duration: 04:02:55
Pace: 12:09 min/mi

Wow, this was one of those runs when I knew I could cover the distance, but I knew there would be walking. And there was, quite a bit of it, for the last six miles.

Running – 09.08.10

Amy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:47:32 +0000

Distance: 10.03 mi
Duration: 01:47:39
Pace: 10:43 min/mi

Running – 09.02.10

Amy — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:45:20 +0000

Distance: 5.01 mi
Duration: 52:05
Pace: 10:23

Skipped the long run yesterday due to laziness and a sore knee. Fourteen this weekend. We’ll see how it goes.

Running – 08.28.10

Amy — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:20:19 +0000

Distance: 18.02
Duration: 3:27:18
Pace: 11:31 min/mi

This was tough. If it weren’t for Pearl Jam on the iPhone during the last three miles, I don’t think I would have made it. Hot, windy, and I got about four hours sleep the night before. Also, I put in 36 miles this week, more than I ever have on this training plan. At this point, you’re just beat. I just keep telling myself that when I taper down in a few weeks, I won’t be this tired come race day.

Running – 08.26.10

Amy — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:17:06 +0000

Distance: 4.27 mi
Duration: 43:55
Pace: 10:16 min/mi

Running – 08.25.10

Amy — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:09:11 +0000

Distance: 9.01 mi
Duration: 1.31.40
Pace: 10.11 min/mi

Avg HR: 141/ Max: 148/ Min: 106/ Cal: 1005
Best lap: 9.50.62
1. 10.18.65 (138)
2. 10.11.28 (140)
3. 10.06.41 (141)
4. 10.07.84 (139)
5. 10.07.03 (141)
6. 10.33.07 (142)
7. 9.50.62 (141)
8. 10.08.80 (143)
9. 10.17.23 (145)

Windy and cold this morning, but it was a good run. Got out at 6:30, which was 30 minutes later than I wanted, but I couldn’t get my butt out of bed. It worked out fine. The sun was coming up as I headed out the door, and I didn’t see any bears. That’s always a good thing.

Not looking forward to 18 on Saturday, but looking forward to a day off of running on Friday.

Running – 08.24.10

Amy — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:54:31 +0000

Distance: 5.43 mi
Duration: 52:35
Pace: 9:40 min/mi

I can’t believe this is right, but that’s what it says. I did try to push myself for the first half of the workout, but I felt like I slowed down for the last few miles.

Running – 08.21.10

Amy — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:14:59 +0000

Distance: 12.18 mi
Duration: 02.09.28
Pace: 10:37 min/mi

GPS quit on me so I’m not sure what my splits were. I know I started out faster and ended slower. I’m trying to keep these long runs slower without being out there for any longer than I need to. This is a decent pace. Even though I’d love to run 10:00 miles in the marathon, I’d be happy with this.

Running – 08.18.10

Amy — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:01:29 +0000

Distance: 5.34 mi
Duration: 51.40
Pace: 9:40 min/mi

Cut my 8 mile run short and only ran 5. Felt good; wish I’d have run the entire 8.