I didn't get to run Monday, so I ran those 3 miles on Tuesday. Then I did my Wednesday and Thursday runs as planned. If I get in my 4 runs this week, it will be the 9th consecutive week that I have so. What's wrong with me?
The 3 miles on Tuesday were at a 10:01 pace. I ran 5 miles on Wednesday. After completing 4 miles, I saw that, if I could push myself to run Mile 5 in 8:30 or less, I could finish with a pace under 9:00. I pushed harder than I needed to. My final pace was 8:53, because I ran Mile 5 in 7:58! Being stupid, I decided that on the third day to run in-a-row I would try to "pickup the pace" on this 3 miler. Mile 1 was 8:26, Mile 2 was 8:27. I was hoping to keep the whole run under 8:30 after seeing those 2 numbers, but I ran out of gas. Mile 3 was at 8:59. At least it was under 9:00. Total time 25:52; Pace 8:37. My fastest pace since 8:15 on December 2, 2010.
I wish the battery in my heart rate monitor wasn't dead. I would have liked to seen last week's 5 miler rates, because I finished with about a quarter-a-mile away from home (so I wouldn't have to run up a hill at the end) and wasn't sure if I was going to be able to walk the rest of the way home. I also would have liked to see the week's 5 miler when I finished the last mile in under 8:00. And, of course, today's run.
I think Shane has falling off the running wagon again. I hope my suggested route didn't cause this.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Catching Up
Date Miles Pace
Saturday, June 18 6 9:24
Monday, June 20 3 10:42
Wednesday, June 22 5 9:24
Thursday, June 23 2 11:00 (C25K with Sherri)
3 9:06
Saturday, June 25, ran in the Wilma Rudolph 10k and 5k's. My 10k pace was 9:08 versus 9:02 last year. My 5k was faster this year 8:55 versus last year's 9:05. Combined time this year 1:24:27; last year 1:24:49. I'm not making much improvement, huh?
There was quite a bit I wanted to write about for the above entries, but now I don't want to. The end.
Saturday, June 18 6 9:24
Monday, June 20 3 10:42
Wednesday, June 22 5 9:24
Thursday, June 23 2 11:00 (C25K with Sherri)
3 9:06
Saturday, June 25, ran in the Wilma Rudolph 10k and 5k's. My 10k pace was 9:08 versus 9:02 last year. My 5k was faster this year 8:55 versus last year's 9:05. Combined time this year 1:24:27; last year 1:24:49. I'm not making much improvement, huh?
There was quite a bit I wanted to write about for the above entries, but now I don't want to. The end.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Killed Myself Only to Fail
After yesterday's "improvement", I went into today's 3 miler just knowing it would be nowhere near being under a 9:00 pace. After riding the mower around the backyard and fighting the urge not to run, I headed out at 7:00. I like to run when I first get home from work, so I don't have time to think about - go in, change clothes, hit the road.
Even though it was about an hour later and cloudy again, it was still 10 degrees warmer (84) than yesterday. Mile 1 was 9:32. I kind of expected that, but still felt disappointed. I could feel myself slowing down, so I picked up the pace because I didn't want Mile 2 to be over 10:00. It was actually faster than Mile 1 at 9:17. Total time for the first two miles: 18:49. I thought to myself, "If I can run the last mile like I ran the last mile of yesterday's 5 mile run, I can finish it 9:00 or better." I was off to the races! I ran hard. It wasn't long before I could feel a major slow down, so I picked up the pace. I kept pushing and pushing... only to fail. Mile 3 was at 8:20. My total time was 27:09, for a pace of 9:03. I was 9 seconds over what I wanted. I guess I can live with it, though.
Even though it was about an hour later and cloudy again, it was still 10 degrees warmer (84) than yesterday. Mile 1 was 9:32. I kind of expected that, but still felt disappointed. I could feel myself slowing down, so I picked up the pace because I didn't want Mile 2 to be over 10:00. It was actually faster than Mile 1 at 9:17. Total time for the first two miles: 18:49. I thought to myself, "If I can run the last mile like I ran the last mile of yesterday's 5 mile run, I can finish it 9:00 or better." I was off to the races! I ran hard. It wasn't long before I could feel a major slow down, so I picked up the pace. I kept pushing and pushing... only to fail. Mile 3 was at 8:20. My total time was 27:09, for a pace of 9:03. I was 9 seconds over what I wanted. I guess I can live with it, though.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow?
I usually have excuses of why the run went so poorly. Today, I have some reasons of why my run was faster.
Todd called me at work to try to "inspire" my running. He told me to find a race and train for it. I have a 5k and 10k in 10 days and another 10K in 19 days. I'm planning two half marathons in October and a full in December. I have races, just no "umph" to run my short runs faster or finish my long runs. The 74 degree temperature with the threat of a storm also helped me run faster. I left work a litte late due to thunder storms that produced lightening and some just bigger than marble-size hail. It had stopped raining by the time I got home, but looked like it was about to storm again. I almost talked myself out of running, but I hit the door ready to run fast to avoid getting wet. With about half a mile left, the sun came out!
My legs still have not completely recovered, but I ran as hard as I could. As I was linking the GPS to my watch, I noticed the battery was dead on the heart rate monitor. I didn't want to further risk getting caught in the rain by going back into the house and changing batteries, so I ran without it. I really would have liked to have seen the heart rates since I pushed myself for the first time in awhile.
Mile 1 was 8:47, then a 9:13. My usually slow Mile 3 was 9:10, then another 9:13. I pushed Mile 5 as best I could and finished it in 8:16. Total time: 44:40. Pace: 8:55.
Since I was, or I guess I should say my legs were, "here today", they will probably be "gone tomorrow" for my 3 mile run.
Todd called me at work to try to "inspire" my running. He told me to find a race and train for it. I have a 5k and 10k in 10 days and another 10K in 19 days. I'm planning two half marathons in October and a full in December. I have races, just no "umph" to run my short runs faster or finish my long runs. The 74 degree temperature with the threat of a storm also helped me run faster. I left work a litte late due to thunder storms that produced lightening and some just bigger than marble-size hail. It had stopped raining by the time I got home, but looked like it was about to storm again. I almost talked myself out of running, but I hit the door ready to run fast to avoid getting wet. With about half a mile left, the sun came out!
My legs still have not completely recovered, but I ran as hard as I could. As I was linking the GPS to my watch, I noticed the battery was dead on the heart rate monitor. I didn't want to further risk getting caught in the rain by going back into the house and changing batteries, so I ran without it. I really would have liked to have seen the heart rates since I pushed myself for the first time in awhile.
Mile 1 was 8:47, then a 9:13. My usually slow Mile 3 was 9:10, then another 9:13. I pushed Mile 5 as best I could and finished it in 8:16. Total time: 44:40. Pace: 8:55.
Since I was, or I guess I should say my legs were, "here today", they will probably be "gone tomorrow" for my 3 mile run.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Yes, That's Correct
Yes, it took me 39 minutes and 49 seconds to complete a 3-miler. Instead of improving, I'm getting worse. I don't eat anything but junk food, but this past weekend I had it in abundance. I have not been losing any weight. This weekend pushed me to my heaviest since March. Along with the weight, the soreness in the lower parts of my legs contributed to my failure of today's "run". My legs were sore last week during short runs, but on Saturday's 10 mile run/walk, there were no problems. I don't know what's going on there. The temperature was 84 degrees when I ran today. The lowest it has been in about 2 weeks during my runs. I guess that is why I felt cold - cold enough for goosebumps. I think I'm just falling apart. I think I need some rest - lost some sleep while in Mississippi and my legs must be telling me to take a break. However, there is less than 2 weeks before the Wilma Rudolph 5k and 10K, in which I'm signed up to run both. I haven't ran a straight-though 6 miler in a few weeks. I always end up walking some before hitting 6 miles in my 10 mile run attempts. There also is not a lot of time in between the races. The races are what I need to push and motivate me, if I don't kill myself. I know I will fall in trying to keep up with or stay ahead of some other runners. I've got to remember I'm back at 10 minute miles, not 8 minutes miles.
Today's 3 miles in 39:49, for a pace of 13:16. Heart rates: 124 avg (lowest ever recorded), 165 max (2nd lowest), 64 rest. Recovery 165 (which was the max and only because I jogged at the end) to 112.
Today's 3 miles in 39:49, for a pace of 13:16. Heart rates: 124 avg (lowest ever recorded), 165 max (2nd lowest), 64 rest. Recovery 165 (which was the max and only because I jogged at the end) to 112.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Sherri and I were at Holly's in Mississippi for a cookout. When I headed out at 9:00 am, it seemed hotter than the 81 degrees the thermometer had on it. It had reached 86 by the time I had finished, but felt like a 110.
Because I was pushing to get back to help out, I finished this 10 miler around 30 minutes faster than last week's - 2:32:10 (15:13) vs 2:03:21 (12:20). If I remember correctly, this is the only time my recovery heart rate increased after I had finished a run. It went from 147 to 155. I do not suppose that that is a good thing.
Because I was pushing to get back to help out, I finished this 10 miler around 30 minutes faster than last week's - 2:32:10 (15:13) vs 2:03:21 (12:20). If I remember correctly, this is the only time my recovery heart rate increased after I had finished a run. It went from 147 to 155. I do not suppose that that is a good thing.
June 9, 2011 - New Shoes
Since today was to be a short 3 miler, I tried out a pair of my new Sauconys. As soon as I started out, it felt like one of the soles was flapping around as if it wasn't attached to the shoe. My first hope was that this was some kind of feature the propelled me into running faster, except that it was only on the right shoe. I stopped, checked it out - it's attached. I'm not sure what is going on with it. Anyway, I was happy with 28:06 (9:22). The soreness my lower legs felt in the muscles seem to be evolving into shin splints.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
No Title
On Monday, June 6, I ran 3 miles. My lower legs were killing me, and I'm not sure why. I walked most of my Saturday long run and felt no pain afterwards. After I had completed one mile, I loosened the laces on both shoes and that seemed to give me a little relief, but I still hurt.
On Wednesday, June 8, I ran/walked about 2 miles with Sherri for her C25K program, which she is about 5 weeks behind schedule on doing to prepare for the Wilma Rudolph 5k on June 25. She says it doesn't matter, because she is going to walk most of it anyway. I then ran 5 miles. My lower legs were still sore, but nothing like Monday. After completing Mile 4, I got a cold chill for a short while, even though it was 90 degrees.
On Wednesday, June 8, I ran/walked about 2 miles with Sherri for her C25K program, which she is about 5 weeks behind schedule on doing to prepare for the Wilma Rudolph 5k on June 25. She says it doesn't matter, because she is going to walk most of it anyway. I then ran 5 miles. My lower legs were still sore, but nothing like Monday. After completing Mile 4, I got a cold chill for a short while, even though it was 90 degrees.
Monday, June 6, 2011
June 4, 2011
This run was not actually a run, but a walk. It still counts, though. I walked a lot of the Country Music Marathon and it still counted.
After running a couple of errands and mowing the yard, I finally ran/walked. Sherri did the push mowing and weed-eating; I only had to ride the riding mower around, but the sun still sucked some energy out of me. I had drank a 32 oz PowerAde during the mowing task. I drank about half of another before beginning my run at 3:00. Yahoo.com had the temperature in Clarksville at 92 degrees; our personal "Home Weather Station" had 99 degrees. I ran 3 miles in a sorry 32:33. I was depressed, drained, and had 7 miles to go. I gave in to walking. I did try to jog a little - very little - here and there. My total time was 2:32:10, for a pace of 15:13. My heart rates were low, except for the resting. 143 avg, 178 max, 66 rest, recovery 132 to 119.
Shane is picking me up two pair of Sauconys from an outlet in Florida - same kind, different colors - hope they work out.
After running a couple of errands and mowing the yard, I finally ran/walked. Sherri did the push mowing and weed-eating; I only had to ride the riding mower around, but the sun still sucked some energy out of me. I had drank a 32 oz PowerAde during the mowing task. I drank about half of another before beginning my run at 3:00. Yahoo.com had the temperature in Clarksville at 92 degrees; our personal "Home Weather Station" had 99 degrees. I ran 3 miles in a sorry 32:33. I was depressed, drained, and had 7 miles to go. I gave in to walking. I did try to jog a little - very little - here and there. My total time was 2:32:10, for a pace of 15:13. My heart rates were low, except for the resting. 143 avg, 178 max, 66 rest, recovery 132 to 119.
Shane is picking me up two pair of Sauconys from an outlet in Florida - same kind, different colors - hope they work out.
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