Update

So my last update hasnt really gone according to plan. The whole 10K in March is inches away and yeah read the last 2 posts - 1.2ish miles?? LOL a 10K is not in my near future.

So here's a slight alteration to my 2010 Resolutions

Short term (Now until April)

1. IOA 5K in April - get ready for that and break 30:00!

Mid Term (April - July)
2. improve runs - use the 5k time as a benchmark
3. Top Gun Triathlon in July - improve my running time from last year
4. Try to find a 10K race in town or close by

:)

Run #14

"Tomorrow is another day, and there will be another battle!"--Sebastian Coe

Run #14
Date: 2/21/10

Running is my biggest battle ! Today was a beautiful day in Orlando, so time for a run. The normal path had a road closed due to a festival so I had to take a different path which worked out fairly well. Ran by myself as Brett wanted to run on his own (aka Faster). Mentally I did fine, physically I was worn out and just couldnt finish the entire path I wanted to. I wish I didnt take the 3 or so months off from running like I did so I have quite a few battles infront of me to not only get to where I was but to also improve my stamina, time, and distance.

Results of Run #14
Distance: 1.20 miles
Time: 11:53
Avg Pace: 9:52/mile
M1 - 9:55

Run #13

"There's no such thing as bad weather, just soft people" - Bill Bowerman

Run #13
Date: 2/18/10

Todays weather wasnt bad, just COLD! Brr! I think it was in the 50's when Brett and I went out to run. The worst part to me is when you finish and your ears KILL/ Sting.

Its been a while since I've ran, so this run was a little rough - I told Brett I was done, it hurt, I wanted to quit but I was glad he was there because he encouraged me I could do it and finish and I did - I just dont think i'll be going out by choice in cold cold weather.

Results of Run #13
Distance: 1.23 miles
Time: 12:06
Avg Pace: 9:50 / mile

Run #12

So the new year didnt start out like I wanted it to - so now I'm a little behind.

February started my 'new year' so let the running begin

Run #12
Date: 2-2-10

A little chillly out - got home from work, changed, and to my surprise Brett said he was going with me. Now its been a while - a long while - so completing 1 mile was the only thing on my mind. Started out a little slow, picked it up and wow half way around the lake, I wanted to quit, i wanted to walk - it hurt, my legs were confused, my lungs stung because of the cooler air but Ugh not at a mile so nope cant stop.

Get closer to the 'finish' and my Garmin hasnt bussed to let me know i've hit a mile. but when i looked down I had ran for about 8:30 so far so I had to run further than my intended finish line to hit a mile and was so happy with myself to actually complete it.

Results of Run #12
Distance: 1.00 miles
Time: 9:45

Happy New Year

2010!

WOW

2010 will be my year!

Resolutions
1. Blog my running journey which means I'm running more.
2. Run/train for the 10K in March
3. Run/train for the IOA 5K in April (i'm hoping by doing the 10K in march i'll see time improvements in April)
4. Improve on my triathlons (definately will be signing up for Top Gun in St. Pete and Downtown Orlando Tri in Sept - just have to find 1 more)
5. 1/2 marathon in December or January....I want to get to June and make my decision then.

:)

Now here's to some running - starting back up tomorrow !

Run #11

"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Dont spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it" - Priscilla Welch

Run# 11
Date: 11-30-09

Monday after Thanksgiving = boring day at work and my usual Monday night spin class. Unfortunately had a horrible migraine and came home and luckily had some motrin to take. The worst part of a migraine is the waiting for it to go away (i rarely get them but i just want to lay down eyes closed but the pounding seems to be worse with the eyes closed) - anyways after feeling better and instead of wasting my night on the couch it was decided i needed to run.

It was later than normal but who cares why not - got change, grabbed the Garmin and outside we went to the lake. Weather was nice - I wished it wasnt dark so early but cant change that.
Ran my square around the lake and then decided lets go do 1ce around the lake and i finished and was so happy!

Results of Run #11
Distance: 2.10 miles
Time: 20:36
Avg Pace: 9:48 / mile
M1 - 10:06
M2 - 9:33

Run #10

"Thanksgiving after all, is a word of action"- W.J. Cameron

Run#10
Date: 11-26-09 (Thanksgiving Day)

The action on Thanksgiving morning started at 8am in Downtown Orlando for the 20th Annual Seniors First Turkey Trot. Weather was perfect (wore shorts and a long sleeved shirt) and there were rumored to be 4200 people signed up for this race.

My best friend Jourdan and her dad and brother, as well as our friend Mark all ran the 5K race. Brett came to watch Jourdan & I and cheer us on at the finish line. Last year was the first time we ran the race (without really training) so we decided to do it again this year. Though you dont get to sleep in on Thanksgiving morning, you get such a great feeling after you finish.

Results of Run#10
Distance: 3.20 miles (guess all the weaving in and out of people had us go a little further)
Time: 32:57
Avg Pace: 10:17 / mile
M1 - 10:27
M2 - 10:13
M3 - 10:33

Run #9

Results only

Run#9
Date: Sometime in November

Results of Run#9
Distance: 1.0 mile
Time: 9:40
Pace: 9:40/mile