Love2run

Sat, Oct 04, 2008

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:00:00

I've had a hard time getting some running time in this week as we had to move my father-in-law. Did get in a 6miler today in 48:28. I actually felt pretty good.

Wed, Oct 01, 2008

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00

Ran an easy 26:33. I'm getting a little of the spring back in my legs after running the 22 miles.

Sat, Sep 27, 2008

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:00:00

Today's run was the best I have had in quite some time. I felt great during the run and did not feel that tired afterwards. My time was 3:30, not wonderful but at least now I feel confident that I can finish and run a half way decent time. I was off the 3:18 pace for the 4 hr. mark for Chicago, but maybe with all the adrenaline flowing and less hills there then in Atlanta, I'll come close.

Tue, Sep 23, 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:00:00

Ran this course today in 1:27. It was a very easy pace and I felt really good. It was right at a 8:59 min. mile pace. I am going to run one more long one before Chicago - 20 miler on Saturday and then taper on down. I don't know if I'll be ready for the 4 hrs., but I will enjoy being there and make the most of it.

Sat, Sep 20, 2008

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:00:00

Ran a 49:43 for my 5.7 which was an 8:43 mile pace. Staying consistent.

Fri, Sep 19, 2008

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:00:00

Today felt like a very comfortable pace. Ran a 1:32 and didn't feel fatigued. My time came out to be a 9:39 pace.

Tue, Sep 16, 2008

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:00:00

Legs were a little sore after the 22, but overall felt good running.

Sat, Sep 13, 2008

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:00:00

They were definately slow miles, but I finished - just barely. The last mile the back of my legs cramped up so I had to run/walk/stretch. It was pretty intense cramping and when I finished and got in the house you could see the muscles on the back of my legs quivering. Looked like waves on a beach. I drank every mile or so, water and gatorade as well as the gel 2 times. I noticed at mile 3 my shorts were already soaked as I could feel the sweat dripping on the back of my legs. I'm wondering if I need to take more of the gel or what I need to do. I finally made it back home in 3:54. Not the time I wanted, but I was glad just to make it back home.

Fri, Sep 12, 2008

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:00:00

Ran an easy 3.1 as tomorrow is my big run. 26.:51 for my time. Felt pretty good.

Tue, Sep 09, 2008

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:00:00

My legs were real heavy today. My time showed it as well, 28:25. I don't know why I am feeling so tired all the time. I am losing motivation to do my long runs.

Mon, Sep 08, 2008

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:00:00

It was pretty hot out by the time I got out the door, nice 85 degrees so I did struggle a bit. I ran it in 01:05:19.

Sun, Sep 07, 2008

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:00:00

Short run today. Ran a 27:01.

Sat, Sep 06, 2008

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:00:00

Felt pretty good. Had a long stretch there without running due to work. My time today was a 49:36.