"Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired."
Another three miles today. I was pleased with my time. It was hard.
For the most part, I was running pretty well and everything felt great. I was thinking positive thoughts and felt very confident.
I think I may have been pushing myself a little hard. I drank like a quarter cup of water before I ran. I don't know if this started the major cramps that happened right before the half way point or not. (Could be the three cup cakes I ate last night!) I reached half way at 14.49.39 minutes. The dang watch thing happened again. I started freaking out and thinking discouraging thoughts. But I knew that if i pushed stop at the end, it would record the times and everything would work out so i just kept running. I was having pretty bad cramps so I walked for about half a minute. I tried to really push myself but my body just felt so tired and then my knee and ankle started hurting. I walked a little bit more and then I told myself that I was not going to stop because I wanted to beat my time for the last couple of days. I really pushed myself at the end. My second lap was a little slower and I finished the three miles in 29.49.96 minutes. Hurray! Barely less than ten minute miles, but faster than what I have been getting. I started dry heaving BIG time and am still having cramps. It feels like I have torn something in my stomach. At least I don't run till Saturday. 4 Miles.
Travis taught me how to use my watch when I got home. Turns out I just wasn't being patient enough. It stays on the same screen for about ten seconds when you push the lap button so you know how you did for that lap. Then it switches to showing the current lap. At least now I know!
I am getting pretty bored with my three mile route. Plus there are places that I could take short cuts if I wanted so I think I am going to change it.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Feeling Good
My run today was satisfying. I did three miles, the same out and back route I ran yesterday. I'm still kind of going slow, but it didn't hurt. No cramps, no bad joint pain, no wanting to kill over and die. :)
The first half took me 14:58. When I pushed the lap button at my turn around, I thought my watch didn't do anything so I was freaking out and became a little discouraged. I decided to quit messing with it and just checked what time it was. 8:36am. I kept wanting to walk but I only ended up walking once for about a minute or so. I started gagging/dry heaving while I was running, but I kept going and it quickly passed. I think if I would have stopped I would have kept gagging, so i am glad I pushed myself. I got back at 8:51:32. So, my second half was just under 16 minutes.So I ran 3 miles in a little under 31 minutes. I felt good for the most part. I think NOT eating breakfast before I ran was the right choice.
It's amazing, all the little things you learn while running to improve for the next time. It is sort of a trial and error learning sort of deal.
So when I got home, I was mad at my watch. I kept pushing all sorts of buttons to see what happened. Come to find out, it did register that I pushed the lap button. After pushing a few buttons, I found the clock and it was still going. Lame. Not sure what happened.
The first half took me 14:58. When I pushed the lap button at my turn around, I thought my watch didn't do anything so I was freaking out and became a little discouraged. I decided to quit messing with it and just checked what time it was. 8:36am. I kept wanting to walk but I only ended up walking once for about a minute or so. I started gagging/dry heaving while I was running, but I kept going and it quickly passed. I think if I would have stopped I would have kept gagging, so i am glad I pushed myself. I got back at 8:51:32. So, my second half was just under 16 minutes.So I ran 3 miles in a little under 31 minutes. I felt good for the most part. I think NOT eating breakfast before I ran was the right choice.
It's amazing, all the little things you learn while running to improve for the next time. It is sort of a trial and error learning sort of deal.
So when I got home, I was mad at my watch. I kept pushing all sorts of buttons to see what happened. Come to find out, it did register that I pushed the lap button. After pushing a few buttons, I found the clock and it was still going. Lame. Not sure what happened.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
CEMENT in my shoes.
Well, I didn't end up running yesterday because I forgot about a prior commitment I had made. Let me tell you, it was a HUGE mistake not running for three days straight. I feel like I am back at square one. Today was three miles. After about one minute of running I felt like I wanted to walk already! I kept running. My feet felt soooo heavy and I started getting really bad cramps (I should NOT have eaten breakfast). I ran the first mile in about 8 minutes and then I just wanted to lay down. I started walking for a few minutes so I wouldn't die. When I started to run again i felt like I was running in place. I finally reached my half way mark at 15.45.02. My second half was slower even though I walked less. (i don't know how to work my watch yet to see the exact time). My total time was 31.22. I felt so out of shape the whole run. I need to eat better, sleep better, and be more consistent. The good news of today: NONE of my joints hurt like they usually do! YAY!
So things I have learned so far that need to be implemented into my training:
NO eating before runs.
Don't run in the cold with out my ear covers.
Do NOT miss a day of running that is scheduled on my training plan.
Drink more water throughout my day.
Get some allergy medicine for my hay fever.
So things I have learned so far that need to be implemented into my training:
NO eating before runs.
Don't run in the cold with out my ear covers.
Do NOT miss a day of running that is scheduled on my training plan.
Drink more water throughout my day.
Get some allergy medicine for my hay fever.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday 5k
Trav and I were helping with the BAM run 5k on Saturday so we figured we would run it the night before with some of our family members. Travis was kind enough to run it with me. I didn't stop running. That is a new record for running and not stopping! YAY! I was pleased with my time especially because I was not putting all my effort into it. We finished in 29 minutes, 30? seconds. I can't remember exactly. I think if I were in an actual race I would have had more adrenaline and would have pushed my self a lot more, but I felt really good about our time. I didn't run on Saturday. We were very tired after the 5k. It turned out awesome and we were pleased with the number of people that came.
Judging by the weather, it looks like I may be running on the treadmill today. Only a few more weeks left until the 10k in Bear lake. I hope I am ready.
Judging by the weather, it looks like I may be running on the treadmill today. Only a few more weeks left until the 10k in Bear lake. I hope I am ready.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
slow
I didn't run yesterday. My ankles were still hurting so I just walked as much as I could. However, judging by how the rest of my day went and by the weather today...I should have run yesterday. My day just seemed to drag on. I didn't get hardly anything done and I felt a little depressed. Turns out, I need to release those endorphins!!!!
So today, even though I don't usually run on Thursdays, I was determined to make up for yesterday. Of course, the minute I step outside, it starts raining!
I didn't plan a course beforehand, I just figured I would run for 20 minutes or so. I didn't have much time because I had to go into work early. I ran for 23.47 minutes. On map my run, it says that I ran 2.34 miles. So, my miles were like 10 minute miles. I feel like that is SUPER slow. BUT I need to remember I am not concentrating on speed yet. Right now, I am just trying to get my body used to running. I am running a 10k in less than a month and I would like to work on my speed soon. Next week I am starting my actual training program so maybe I can start concentrating on speed then and I will actually plan the routes I will be running.
So today, even though I don't usually run on Thursdays, I was determined to make up for yesterday. Of course, the minute I step outside, it starts raining!
I didn't plan a course beforehand, I just figured I would run for 20 minutes or so. I didn't have much time because I had to go into work early. I ran for 23.47 minutes. On map my run, it says that I ran 2.34 miles. So, my miles were like 10 minute miles. I feel like that is SUPER slow. BUT I need to remember I am not concentrating on speed yet. Right now, I am just trying to get my body used to running. I am running a 10k in less than a month and I would like to work on my speed soon. Next week I am starting my actual training program so maybe I can start concentrating on speed then and I will actually plan the routes I will be running.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
but i LOVE high heels!
So, I found out what my cramps and stomach ache was yesterday during my run. The only thing that I could eat yesterday was popcorn because I felt so sick. So, I ate a whole bag of popcorn. Then Trav brought me home six packages of my favorite candy (hi-chews). I ate a package. Then, I threw it all up. It was disgusting. Popcorn kernals were stuck to my teeth. I thought...am I pregnant??? Then I started my period. Nope, not pregnant. But that does explain the cramps, the bloating, and all the confusing emotions that I have been having! Sorry if this is TMI for you. I am a detail oriented kind of person.
Anyways, this morning I woke up and didn't feel like throwing up! Yay! Cramps are still there, but that is expected. But the first thought I had when I woke up was, "Are my ankles broken?" I thought that they were twisted around and that my toes were touching the bed and that my heels were pointed towards the ceiling. Travis told me to go on a walk today and see how it goes. I got out of bed and walked around like an old person. I then thought back to yesterday...i ran on my toes (that explains the pain in my calves, but I expected that.) Then as I was picking up my house, I realized what it was. I was putting away the shoes I wore yesterday. They are my favorite white high heels. I wore them on our wedding day. Yesterday Travis said..."You know those shoes are not good for your feet, right?" I replied, "But I look so sexy in them Trav!" He said, "Yep you do, but they are not good for your feet." So, I thought about my ankles. I pointed my feet in the same position they would be in if I were wearing my beloved shoes. OUCH. Pain shot through my ankles and up my shins. :( Looks like I am not wearing those shoes for 9 hours straight ever again. I will probably refrain from wearing them until after the race. So sad. I will probably refrain from wearing heels at all except for church. I can't give them up on Sundays. I have no flat shoes. I am short. I need them. I love high heels.
I put the heels away. I put on my boring tennis shoes and walked to work.
Anyways, this morning I woke up and didn't feel like throwing up! Yay! Cramps are still there, but that is expected. But the first thought I had when I woke up was, "Are my ankles broken?" I thought that they were twisted around and that my toes were touching the bed and that my heels were pointed towards the ceiling. Travis told me to go on a walk today and see how it goes. I got out of bed and walked around like an old person. I then thought back to yesterday...i ran on my toes (that explains the pain in my calves, but I expected that.) Then as I was picking up my house, I realized what it was. I was putting away the shoes I wore yesterday. They are my favorite white high heels. I wore them on our wedding day. Yesterday Travis said..."You know those shoes are not good for your feet, right?" I replied, "But I look so sexy in them Trav!" He said, "Yep you do, but they are not good for your feet." So, I thought about my ankles. I pointed my feet in the same position they would be in if I were wearing my beloved shoes. OUCH. Pain shot through my ankles and up my shins. :( Looks like I am not wearing those shoes for 9 hours straight ever again. I will probably refrain from wearing them until after the race. So sad. I will probably refrain from wearing heels at all except for church. I can't give them up on Sundays. I have no flat shoes. I am short. I need them. I love high heels.
I put the heels away. I put on my boring tennis shoes and walked to work.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Running With Comfort
Sunday...the blessed day of rest! NO running! :)
Today I ran. My training program requires that i be able to run 30 minutes without stopping, so that is what i did. I ran without stopping. I didn't even run three miles (i think it was 2.83 or something), but I was trying to enjoy my run and just really pace myself so I would not give up.
This weekend, I talked to Jason about my ankle pain. He said that this happens when people don't land on their toes. So, I tried to run on my toes. It was awkward at first but I just kept concentrating on it. Occasionally I would forget and go back to regular running, but then I would remember and start doing it again. I didn't have any ankle pain until the very end and it was very minimal, which is WAY better than usual. I just need to find a more comfortable and natural way of landing on my toes. I think my heels on my shoes may be a little to big.
My knee didn't bother me very much until i ran down a hill. I am not sure what to do about the knee. My dad, brother, and sister all have problems with their right knee...which is the same knee that bothers me. Hopefully just strengthening it will help.
Overall, I had a lot of energy when the thirty minutes was up. I could have probably run another mile or two, but I didn't have time and my stomach started aching. It STILL hurts. Not sure whether this is related to the running or not. BUT it makes me happy that I still had a lot of energy in me!
Today I ran. My training program requires that i be able to run 30 minutes without stopping, so that is what i did. I ran without stopping. I didn't even run three miles (i think it was 2.83 or something), but I was trying to enjoy my run and just really pace myself so I would not give up.
This weekend, I talked to Jason about my ankle pain. He said that this happens when people don't land on their toes. So, I tried to run on my toes. It was awkward at first but I just kept concentrating on it. Occasionally I would forget and go back to regular running, but then I would remember and start doing it again. I didn't have any ankle pain until the very end and it was very minimal, which is WAY better than usual. I just need to find a more comfortable and natural way of landing on my toes. I think my heels on my shoes may be a little to big.
My knee didn't bother me very much until i ran down a hill. I am not sure what to do about the knee. My dad, brother, and sister all have problems with their right knee...which is the same knee that bothers me. Hopefully just strengthening it will help.
Overall, I had a lot of energy when the thirty minutes was up. I could have probably run another mile or two, but I didn't have time and my stomach started aching. It STILL hurts. Not sure whether this is related to the running or not. BUT it makes me happy that I still had a lot of energy in me!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Saturday is a special day
Yesterday was a rest day.
My brother in law said that his knees hurt when it is cold outside. So I decided to run inside on the treadmill. After about 30 seconds of that I decided to run outside. I had it going at six miles an hour which is a ten minute mile but my little legs couldnt keep up with the treadmill.
So trav and I went down to plain city and I ran while down there. I ran three miles around the "big block". I ran for about 12 minutes. I started having cramps in my stomache so walked for about two minutes. I ran for another 5 and my knee started bothering me. I walked for another minute and a half then i ran the rest of the way! While running something flew into my eye. So I had to run while trying to rub it out. Then someone almost hit me while pulling out. Despite the heat and all the not fun things about my run, it felt good and I was pleased with my time. My goal was to beat 30 minutes. Trav was waiting for me in the driveway and was cheering me on. That made me run faster. I made it in 28.23 minutes and got a pretty good sunburn to show for it.
My brother in law said that his knees hurt when it is cold outside. So I decided to run inside on the treadmill. After about 30 seconds of that I decided to run outside. I had it going at six miles an hour which is a ten minute mile but my little legs couldnt keep up with the treadmill.
So trav and I went down to plain city and I ran while down there. I ran three miles around the "big block". I ran for about 12 minutes. I started having cramps in my stomache so walked for about two minutes. I ran for another 5 and my knee started bothering me. I walked for another minute and a half then i ran the rest of the way! While running something flew into my eye. So I had to run while trying to rub it out. Then someone almost hit me while pulling out. Despite the heat and all the not fun things about my run, it felt good and I was pleased with my time. My goal was to beat 30 minutes. Trav was waiting for me in the driveway and was cheering me on. That made me run faster. I made it in 28.23 minutes and got a pretty good sunburn to show for it.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Discouraging
I don't know what happened. So many things went wrong today during my run.
I know you shouldn't eat before you run, but with how little I eat, I figure it couldn't harm me. I had like a 1/3 cup of Life Cereal, stretched, and walked out the door. I was more tired than I have been this week. I haven't been sleeping well.
I started running and my knees were feeling pretty weak. Then my ankles began to hurt. I would say that I was running faster than usual. I got around the graveyard the first time and checked my watch.....THIRTEEN minutes???? I am pretty sure Trav and I need to remeasure the graveyard because I KNOW I was running faster than a frickin 13 minute mile!!!! This was the only place I had trained for the Plain City 5k last year, no WONDER i was so shocked at how fast I ran the 5k. I was probably really running 4 to 5 miles each flippin time I trained!!!! Anyways, if we can't get to measuring the graveyard soon, I am not running there ANYMORE.
Anyways, I kept running. After I got about 1/2 way done with the next lap, I gave up. My ankles and knees were hurting, I couldn't breath, I was FREEZING, and to top it off, they were mowing the lawn so my allergies basically took over. I stopped running, and I cut through the graveyard and went home. I don't know if my breakfast affected me or not, but I don't think I want to take anymore chances. I will either wake up earlier to eat, or not eat until AFTER I run.
LAME run. Verrry Discouraging.
Let's hope my "long run" of 3 miles on Saturday goes better.
I know you shouldn't eat before you run, but with how little I eat, I figure it couldn't harm me. I had like a 1/3 cup of Life Cereal, stretched, and walked out the door. I was more tired than I have been this week. I haven't been sleeping well.
I started running and my knees were feeling pretty weak. Then my ankles began to hurt. I would say that I was running faster than usual. I got around the graveyard the first time and checked my watch.....THIRTEEN minutes???? I am pretty sure Trav and I need to remeasure the graveyard because I KNOW I was running faster than a frickin 13 minute mile!!!! This was the only place I had trained for the Plain City 5k last year, no WONDER i was so shocked at how fast I ran the 5k. I was probably really running 4 to 5 miles each flippin time I trained!!!! Anyways, if we can't get to measuring the graveyard soon, I am not running there ANYMORE.
Anyways, I kept running. After I got about 1/2 way done with the next lap, I gave up. My ankles and knees were hurting, I couldn't breath, I was FREEZING, and to top it off, they were mowing the lawn so my allergies basically took over. I stopped running, and I cut through the graveyard and went home. I don't know if my breakfast affected me or not, but I don't think I want to take anymore chances. I will either wake up earlier to eat, or not eat until AFTER I run.
LAME run. Verrry Discouraging.
Let's hope my "long run" of 3 miles on Saturday goes better.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Start Training
I am setting up this blog so I can more easily hold myself accountable for my running.
According the the running schedule I found on line to train for a half marathon, it has me resting on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Not sure if this is too much rest but we will see how it goes. It also says that I need to be able to run two miles without walking in order to keep up with the schedule. So that was my first goal. I have run a few times in the last couple months, but nothing consistent.
So, Monday was my official start training day!
MONDAY: Ran-walked the graveyard twice. Each time around is a little over a mile.
TUESDAY: Rest
WEDNESDAY: Ran a little over two miles and didn't stop!!! Forgot to put Trav's watch on, so no timing, but I know it was faster than Monday. I would estimate it was about 16 minutes.
Trav ordered me a nice running watch so it should be here soon!
Tomorrow I plan to run 2.5 -3 miles.
Right now I have just been running the graveyard. I am going to sit down with Trav this weekend and figure out an official training schedule and look for routes that will help me train for my upcoming runs.
It hasn't been long but I sure feel motivated to train every morning. Probably because I don't want to make a complete fool out of my self. I am determined to do this, even though it is not my idea of fun!
According the the running schedule I found on line to train for a half marathon, it has me resting on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Not sure if this is too much rest but we will see how it goes. It also says that I need to be able to run two miles without walking in order to keep up with the schedule. So that was my first goal. I have run a few times in the last couple months, but nothing consistent.
So, Monday was my official start training day!
MONDAY: Ran-walked the graveyard twice. Each time around is a little over a mile.
TUESDAY: Rest
WEDNESDAY: Ran a little over two miles and didn't stop!!! Forgot to put Trav's watch on, so no timing, but I know it was faster than Monday. I would estimate it was about 16 minutes.
Trav ordered me a nice running watch so it should be here soon!
Tomorrow I plan to run 2.5 -3 miles.
Right now I have just been running the graveyard. I am going to sit down with Trav this weekend and figure out an official training schedule and look for routes that will help me train for my upcoming runs.
It hasn't been long but I sure feel motivated to train every morning. Probably because I don't want to make a complete fool out of my self. I am determined to do this, even though it is not my idea of fun!
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