Back at it

After a minor set-back (I bruised my sacro-lumbar joint and spine snowboarding) I was back at running today. Boy how things change in a week. I had absolutely no desire to go running at all. I ended up pushing myself and went 5.1 miles but I was the slowest I've ran since January. I just hope I can get back my motivation and strength to be back where I was.

so i ran yesterday 5.6 miles on a stupid treadmill.....in 52 minutes. i had been running the first 3 days this week outside in the warm sunshine and then it decided to rain. i am definitely enjoying the outdoor runs much better than treadmill ones now. i also added my strength training back in this week and well today i can barely walk.......but hey its suppose to make you run faster and well lose more weight( something i need todo after this winter). brev is wearing running shoes and him and kyle are now "runners" around the block:) pushed the two of them in a stroller thinking i'd run with them...yea right they weigh almost a hundred pounds together and after a mile i hurt! gotta love the kids atleast they want to get involved.

Heroes!

I just wanted to let you all know that you all inspire me soooo freaking much! You are my heroes! I was running today, dogging it hardcore, when I thought about Jeremy looking down and laughing himself sick at all of us poor out of shape country kids who are out running like idiots. Oh, the funny bone got me and I started chuckling a little. I'm sure he's very happy with us, and I'm honored to be a part of this, this great team. You all will always be an important part of my life, running or not. I think this team is the best team ever! EVER!!! Anyone who is discouraged or not happy about where they are, just remember, it's not the distance you run that matters, nor is it how long it takes you to run that distance. The mere fact that you chose to get off the couch and hoof it for any distance makes you a definite WINNER! Our team is full of winners, and I'm proud to be a part of it. RUN ON!!!

Chocolate Milk is AMAZING!!

Ok all, if you are wondering what the best after run recovery nourishment is, I'll tell you: CHOCOLATE MILK!! It is amazing how refreshed I feel after a nice glass of the brown stuff.

As for my training, I have run 2 times this week with 17 miles under my belt!! That's right I managed to do 10 miles today! I even got done before my treadmill turned off. (Note to those who have a treadmill, many of them stop after 100 minutes.) So after being totally bummed out after my running last week, I am feeling pretty good this week. I will still run 2 more times this week so I may even get more than 25 miles. We'll see.

As for the rest of my training I recently purchased a punching bag and have enjoyed having something to get my aggression out on. I need to invest in some sort of protection for my hands however since Bob (the bag) has been beating me up just as much as I have been beating him up! It's kinda fun though. I found out just how uncoordinated I am kicking, however, when I almost landed on my behind!

Hope you are all having a great week and that your running will be tolerable! Happy Running!

Training

So I've started training with some of my buddies that are doing the cross country team also. I've had a bit of a cold the last week and thus my running has suffered. Yesterday we worked on speed. Not something that I'm at all good at, especially since I've just been going for distance. Well that kicked my trash, but by the end of this I should be in good shape for the Wasatch!!

Rock me like a Hurricane

I ran 5 miles in 42 minutes this morning. Felt good. It was probably about 25 degrees out, so really pleasant! I'm still not running as well as I used to, it's probably because I'm still a freaking fatty. But I'm working on that too. I look forward to seeing you all at the team meeting! RUN ON!

That's Lame

Ya I feel like a slacker too Min. I've been trying for 7-8 miles on Saturdays lately, but I can't seem to get past 4 even though I'm running 5s during the week. Grrr. Not enough sleep maybe? I'm hoping for a few tens before the race so I can honestly say I can do all my legs with no problems. I am very grateful to be healthy however. Hope all y'alls aches heal. Today I did 5 in 41.