Back from vacation...no running...lots of ice cream

So I am back from vacation, and need to get it into gear. I plan to run tonight, and tomorrow too. I may actually do a 10 mile race in Nantucket on Friday! I will have to see how I feel over the course of this week.

Slow, Sore, but Successful

5.92 miles (East Gate Rd) in 1hr 3 minutes. I was sore, and slow, but made it. I need to do more upper body work here and there.

Frustrating run yesterday

So I ran 5 miles, but for the first time since last summer I had to stop and walk for a bit.  Really frustrating (ended up 5 miles in an hour).  Could have been the sun, or the temperature (70 deg), or the 2-hr zoo visit previously, or the noon-time before lunch but it was annoying!

I need a goal, and am thinking about doing a half-marathon.  I just need to find one.

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10k!

So I ran 10k today, in an hour (I "sprinted" the last couple of minutes to come in 10 seconds under an hour). I felt strong for almost all of it, except the last mile which got tough. An hour is about all I feel like taking the time to run right now, so I may start going to better my time. I am also going to look for some 5-mile runs around, to run with other people.

New personal record (a.k.a. PR)

5k in 26 minutes! It was a very good run, on a cloudy day threatening rain. Then I came home, had lunch, and dug a bunch of holes for Heidi's garden. Then, in a fit of fitness productivity, I installed a pull-up bar in the basement. I am also looking into some running clubs, who do weekly 5-mile runs. It does look like my plantar needs some attention... :P

5k the day after tomorrow!

So I've been working up to it. I ran my longest run so far (5.5 miles) a couple of days ago, and then just ran a bit more (maybe 5.6 mi :) ). It was very hard this time, possibly because it was in the middle of the day and it was sunny (but not too warm...66 deg).

5k should not be a big problem on Saturday, with a day off. My plantar fasciaitis (sp?) has acted up again, and I know I will need to deal with it. I plan on going back to the foot doctor sometime soon.

Although it is uncomfortable, in general, to run, I find that I feel much better later in the day and for a couple of days. The sense of accomplishment is part of it, and being more fit.

I feel, however, that my exercise regimen lacks upper-body work so I want to install a pull-up bar in the basement, and start the P90X exercise program, at least as a guide.

Back in the saddle

So the dark of winter, new baby, new baby with heart surgery, and toddler with upcoming heart surgery has nearly derailed my running. I decided to sign up for a May 2 run (5k) to get me back. I started on the treadmill again a couple weeks ago, and ran outside for the first time since October two days ago. I ran 3.1 miles (and was very tired, sore, etc...), but I finished it. Tonight, I'm back on the treadmill with a Bruce Willis movie. Hopefully Saturday I'll be back outside.

I find that outside running is much harder than treadmill, but a lot less tedious. I also find that I do need a goal to work towards, so it is a good idea for me to keep signing up for runs. Now I need to find a nice 10k in September!