Week Three - and so it continues

I have finished week three of my training, and I missed one day.  I had TWO alarms set.  I accidentally turned off the first alarm.  I woke up about 1/2 hour before I was supposed to start work (luckily for me it was one of my "work from home" days).  That second alarm I set - well I set it to p.m. instead of a.m.  It's early in my training so missing one day isn't much of an issue. I ran an extra mile on Saturday and about an extra 1/2 mile on Sunday, just because it was nice outside.

This could be a tough week.  I'm going to attempt to work four 10-hours days.  It will be great to have Friday off - I can sleep in a little bit perhaps, and it's an additional day I can run outside.  It will be difficult getting used to the long days though.  I may be tired by the end of a day, especially since by the time I finish work, I will have been up for about 13 hours on the days I start with a run.  I have a few more weeks of Monday's off, so I can sleep in (until 4:30), and my plan never has a run on Wednesday, so it won't be too bad I suppose :)

I didn't get a good start on that nutrition yet.  This week it's a definite - with the long days, I will have to take food with me to eat.  I hope I have good things to report back next week.

I'd love to run outside every day, but evenings are just too busy, and a morning run makes my day much better.  I feel it inoculates me from the stresses of life (work, family, etc.), and helps me filter out what is and what is not important.  It's the best way to start the day!  I don't feel safe running outside as early as I must on the days I work.   I used to run with my dog, but his hips are too bad now for that.

If anyone is reading this, thanks!  If not, as I've repeatedly said, this is a good way for me to keep myself honest with my training, keeps me on track, etc.  I'll use it to post any issues I have as the tougher parts of the training begin!

No Excuses!

Week Two - Accomplished

I think it's good for me that this program starts slowly.  I'm gradually getting used to getting up very early in order to do some of the runs on the treadmill.  It was great to run outside the last few runs.  I have to confess though - today was a gorgeous day and I accidentally ran an extra mile. 

Monday (tomorrow) is an "off" day and I need it.  I'm still having some issues with my leg - the same thing I always have issues with.  I'm going to do some stretching and some more of that painful, yet effective, foam rolling.  It helped after today's run.

Now it's time for me to step up in the nutrition department.  Most of our major life events, like graduation and weddings, are over, so it should be easier to stick to a nutrition regime. 

If anyone reads this blog - thank you.  It's probably boring to most, but it keeps me honest with my training and I hope it keeps me on track.

No Excuses!

Week One - it has begun

This training plan starts very slowly. Week one was accomplished with no issues. I started week two on the treadmill. I need to run early in the morning before work, and I don't feel comfortable running outside in the dark. And, I just discovered the mobile app for the blog, so I hope to post more often. Maybe I'll even take a pictures or two during my outdoor runs :)

Gotta run

Marathon Training in 3, 2, 1

I'm going to TRY to resurrect this blog.  I am training for my 9th marathon - the 20th Air Force Marathon in September.

This will be short entry.  I started my training today.  I am using Hansons Marathon Method, and I chose the beginners program.  Even though I have run several marathons, I want to try to actually stick with a training program and see how well I can do.  Thus, I decided to try one that I am more likely to follow and not encounter any injuries.

Today was a 3 mile easy run (the first few weeks are all easy runs).  I was amazed at  how an easy run today was at the same pace as a hard run was for me a few years ago.  I guess I am proof decline isn't a given for older runners, especially when they started late in life.

Gotta Run!

It's been a long time

I haven't posted anything in a long time, again!  I don't think anyone is reading this anyway!

My return to running has been successful.  Since my last post (shortly after running the Santa Hustle Half Marathon), I have been consistently running.  I ran the Glass City Half Marathon (in the rain), and I did make my goal of running the Flying Pig Marathon (and had a PR).  I've been participating in a 5K here and there.

The  most important thing is that running is fun again.  I enjoy the races no matter how fast I run or if I place or not.  The most fun race this year has been the zombie infested Run for Your Lives race.  A friend also participated in the race (he survived, I was infected), and my husband and daughter were zombies.    I ended up bloodied and bruised, and had the time of my life!  We plan to do it all again next year.

I have a few more 5K's, half marathons, and full marathons planned.  My most ambitious race planned is the Dopey Marathon in January -- a 5K, 10K, 1/2, and Full Marathon -- 48.6 miles in 4 days!

Gotta Run - and my new motto is No Excuses!

So it continues

This is just a quick post.  I have continued my running. I even ran a half marathon a week ago :)

gotta run

Running again

It has been awhile since I made the post about being back to running again.  Well, I've done it.  I have learned to deal with the knee pain and trudge on.

I've run several 5K's since my last posting.  I am almost finished with my "6 in 6 weeks" goal.  Each time I run at a better pace (I'm really only competing with myself).  Since some of them have a small field of participants, I have placed first or second in several. 

It's a good feeling to be out running again.  I plan to run the Turkey Trot for the first time in years. And, for the first time ever, I am running in a Santa 5K.  It looks like it is so much fun!  I may train for a marathon (Cincinnati flying pig?).

I'll try to post more frequently. For now . . .

gotta run!