Friday, December 25, 2009
Getting back to the whole running thing...
And playing with Blogspot again. The picture at the top has absolutely nothing to do with running; it has more to do with my anemia than anything else. Hopefully, I'll have an appropriate running pic soon.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Need to get bitten by the running bug again...
I need to get another shot of motivation! I've really REALLY fallen behind. I was initially training for a full marathon, now I'm barely training for the half.
On the upside, I've lost 15 pounds since May 31st. On the downside, it's with help from a low-carb diet. If I start to train within the next few days, will I die from lack of energy? I am taking in lots of protein, but will that be enough? Before the half, I totally plan on a big plate of Pad Thai!
I really should've joined a running group. I need a group of people to hold me accountable. Self-discipline has never been my strong suit.
On the upside, I've lost 15 pounds since May 31st. On the downside, it's with help from a low-carb diet. If I start to train within the next few days, will I die from lack of energy? I am taking in lots of protein, but will that be enough? Before the half, I totally plan on a big plate of Pad Thai!
I really should've joined a running group. I need a group of people to hold me accountable. Self-discipline has never been my strong suit.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
120.2
Not couting my weekly long walk, I have run 120.2 miles since January 13th!
Yesterday was a terrible run. Terrible, horrible run. I completely pooped out. Here's the long-ish story: I worked at 4:30 AM, grabbed a banana for breakfast. Had a cup of coffee at work. Got home around 10 AM, had a cracker. Went out for sushi (asparagus, egg and tofu) and then to Costco (samples of spinach pie and guacamole and chips.) Finally got home and attempted to run. After maybe a half-mile my energy was completely sapped and I eventually walk-runned for 41 minutes. Pathetic.
At the 5 mph pace I've been running for the past few weeks, the marathon will take me way over five hours. That's not counting a slowdown or bathroom stops. I really need to work on getting MUCH more protein in my diet or I will continue to have shitty workouts in the future.
Today's breakfast: omelet with American cheese, asparagus and mushrooms. No toast!
Yesterday was a terrible run. Terrible, horrible run. I completely pooped out. Here's the long-ish story: I worked at 4:30 AM, grabbed a banana for breakfast. Had a cup of coffee at work. Got home around 10 AM, had a cracker. Went out for sushi (asparagus, egg and tofu) and then to Costco (samples of spinach pie and guacamole and chips.) Finally got home and attempted to run. After maybe a half-mile my energy was completely sapped and I eventually walk-runned for 41 minutes. Pathetic.
At the 5 mph pace I've been running for the past few weeks, the marathon will take me way over five hours. That's not counting a slowdown or bathroom stops. I really need to work on getting MUCH more protein in my diet or I will continue to have shitty workouts in the future.
Today's breakfast: omelet with American cheese, asparagus and mushrooms. No toast!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Impressive...
I've run over 115 miles since January 13th!
Dang!
I really need a decent running picture.
Dang!
I really need a decent running picture.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Mileage...
I ran 30+ miles in the month of January! That's probably more than I ran each year on the track team!
Let's hope I can stay motivated!
Let's hope I can stay motivated!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Rest day
According to Hal Higdon, Mondays are a day of rest. Suprisingly, I really want to run today. Yes, I know my body needs the rest; injuries are not what I need right now, BUT I may have finally gotten to the point in my running where it's becomming a routine part of my life!
Years ago, I participated in track and field in high school. Not 'ran' for the team but meerly participated. I fought my way through the warm up mile each day of the season for three years and always hated it. Afterwards, we would do some kind of coordinational drill and then break up into our individual specialties, my specialty being: tying to look invisible while messing around in the shot put field, occasionally throwing the shot but never EVER breaking 20 feet. Senior year, I discovered I was pretty good at discus, but for the most part, I wasted all my time doing very little.
I'm realizing that the "team sport" aspect of track was the main issue at hand. As I'm discovering the enjoyable parts of running these days, I'm only doing it for myself. I'm competing with and against myself. There's no one else cheering me on, or rooting against me, and this is probably the way I need it to be.
Years ago, I participated in track and field in high school. Not 'ran' for the team but meerly participated. I fought my way through the warm up mile each day of the season for three years and always hated it. Afterwards, we would do some kind of coordinational drill and then break up into our individual specialties, my specialty being: tying to look invisible while messing around in the shot put field, occasionally throwing the shot but never EVER breaking 20 feet. Senior year, I discovered I was pretty good at discus, but for the most part, I wasted all my time doing very little.
I'm realizing that the "team sport" aspect of track was the main issue at hand. As I'm discovering the enjoyable parts of running these days, I'm only doing it for myself. I'm competing with and against myself. There's no one else cheering me on, or rooting against me, and this is probably the way I need it to be.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Back to basics...
Detroit Marathon: in 9 Months, 4 Days!
Today is day 2 of my 30 week training schedule.
Feeling very optimistic!
Today is day 2 of my 30 week training schedule.
Feeling very optimistic!
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