Resolution #3

Run Run Run

Well, I haven’t really ran in months and months.  Mainly because I am not sure why.. laziness I am sure!

I will start running about and run more 5ks.  I would like to run a half at least, but I think that may be unrealistic.

I am going to start looking for 5K’s to run this year and get signed up, that usually gets me motivated!!

2 more races !

Yesterday I signed up to run the Jailbreak 2010 -- I can't wait!!
I also signed me and the kids up for the Red Nose Run.

Running

I am starting to feel really guilty for not running for over a week! I had told myself I would run 3 times a week!! The last time I ran was the day before Kaleb's surgery!!! I hate thinking I have a good excuse to no be running, but really ... my son had surgery, my dog had surgery and my mother in law is in the hospital now... all this since Wednesday last week !! That is alot to stress about. I am sure running would help with my stress, but seriously, when do I have the time.
I know ...

• instead of sitting here updating my blog, I could be running
  
• instead of watching TBL tonight, I should have been running
  
• instead of spending an hour on the phone, I should have been running!!

America’s Run 5k – FINISHED

On Sunday, Kaleb and I ran the America’s Run 5k at the new Cowboys Stadium.

We had to get up early to make the hour long drive to get there, but it was worth it! All finishers of the 5k got a medal!  My first race bling!!!

This was only my second 5k.  Oh my goodness there were ALOT of runners!

Towards the end, you enter the tunnel into the stadium,

I texted Rik to let him know I was almost there to watch for me.  Spectators were not allowed on the field, only in the stands.  They showed the finish on the HUGE jumbotron!  Here is the text I sent Rik, it wasn’t until yesterday when I looked at it again I realized what I said.  I meant to say I am turning into the stadium… but what I sent was much more realistic !  LOL

 

The race ended on the Cowboy’s field at the 50 yard line!

Here I am waving after I finished. Yes I am on my phone!!

We saw Jay from Jay’s Bootcamp there, and got to take a picture with him!

It was a great race, I wish I would have trained more before, but it was awesome to run on the Cowboys field.

3/8 - Monday's Run

ran 1.95 mi on 3/8/2010 at 6:20 PM with a pace of 15'30"/mi on the treadmill with an incline of 3. I am registered for a 5k on the 27th of this month and one the 11th of next month!  I really need to kick it in gear.

I am starting the Couch 2 5k program this week, in hopes to help me train!!!

Another 5k ???

Back on October 21st I participated in my FIRST 5k ever!  I haven't done one since :)  Well, my son, Kaleb, is a cross country runner and want to do a 5k here in our little town next month and he wants me to do it with him.

Soo, I have been thinking all day about doing this 5k.  I think I will do it.  it is on the 27th, which only gives me 1 month and 1 day to start training!  I haven't ran since, well, probualy since the last 5k I did in October!

I guess I better get my running shoes on and start hitting the pavement or treadmill.

First 5k !!

So, this morning I registered for my first 5k !!!  It is Nov. 21st.  I am excited, but a little scared.  Right now I am fighting knee pain, if it continues tomorrow... I will make a Dr. Appt.

Loose ...

My shorts are LOOSE!!!! I am soo excited!!! I actually checked the scale and I have lost 2 lbs !!!!  This is a good motivator !!!

I have ran 10 days ... I am trying to eat better and keep track of my calories ... I downloaded an App for my iphone called Lose It .. it helps you keep track of your calories.. and best of all IT'S FREE !!! 

 

Training Day 7

HOPEless Runner

ran 2.01 mi on 9/10/2009 at 12:07 PM with a pace of 14'40"/mi Nike +

Treadmill

5 min. walking warmup... 10 sec running, 50 sec walking-10 sec running, 50 sec walking... repeated until 2 miles complete 

Wordless Wednesday - Running

Training Day 7

HOPEless Runner 

ran 2.72 mi on 9/9/2009 at 9:16 AM with a pace of 15'51"/mi Nike +

Today run I ventured outside and ran in my neighborhood.  It was HOT outside!!  I can't wait till Fall gets here !! 

When I got up this morning, I really didn't expect I would run today.  I was just feeling blah !  Then when I decided to do it outside .. well, I had to find the Camelback, then my hat.. oh and my shades ! That alone would have given me a great excuse to not go.. but I did it anyway!!  I am really proud of myself!!!

My New Blog...

I decided to create another blog to keep track of my running.

HOPEless Runner

Training Day 6

ran 2.01 mi on 9/8/2009 at 8:22 AM with a pace of 16'19"/mi -- Nike +

Treadmill
Sore from yesterday

Training Day 5

ran 2.03 mi on 9/7/2009 at 4:50 PM with a pace of 15'34"/mi -- Nike +

Bike ride - 3 miles

Today it took alot of motivation to get on the treadmill !! We had a bbq and I ate way too much and didn't want to run at all !!! But... I got on the treadmill and did it !! ( I am patting myself on the back) I normally listen to an audiobook when I run, but today I decided to listen to a 10k training thing I downloaded on iTunes. I did alot better, felt like I got a good workout!

After I did my 2 miles ( wanted to do 4 but just couldn't do it) Kaleb wanted me to go run with him ... I told him I would ride my bike ..cause I couldn't keep up with him ! Soo, I rode my bike .. actually me, Rik and Hayley rode our bikes. We did 3 miles ! I am going to be soooo sore tomorrow.

Training Day 4

ran 3.11 mi on 9/5/2009 at 3:12 PM with a pace of 16'13"/mi-- Nike +

Treadmill -- This was a much better run the ones in the past !

Training Day 3

ran 2.03 mi on 9/4/2009 at 8:39 AM with a pace of 15'49"/mi -- Nike+

I ran this on the treadmill.. as always !!

Training Day 2

ran 1.37 mi on 9/3/2009 at 7:16 AM with a pace of 16'15"/mi -- Nike +

I ran this on the treadmill. boy my knee and hip were hurting at the end.

Nike Human Race 10k

Me and Kaleb registered for the 10k. Kaleb will do it with out a problem cause he runs alot for cross country... me on the other hand .... I am out of shape .. unless you consider round a shape :)

Wish me luck !!

Nike Human Race 10k

Training Day 1

1.6 mi - 27:52 min.- 17:23 pace

I have decided to get back into running. This was my first day training for the 10k.