Last week was kind of a blur. It feels like I didn't do a thing, yet I was busy the whole week. The weekend I ended up with a stomach bug of some sort. I got some much needed rest though.
I went out for a run on Saturday with River. It felt so good! The first 20 minutes were nice and easy. I was able to really feel great running for the first time in awhile. Then my stomach started acting up. I figured it was because I needed some water. River and I stopped so I could give her some water too. We got started again and my stomach was in full revolt mode. Luckily we were near the park and I made it to the bathroom. I had to call Mike to come get me. I ended up getting a 5k in, but it was not a fun 5k. Sunday I took it easy. Yesterday I was still feeling a bit queasy so I opted to take River hiking through the trails at Huron Park. We did 5k and I felt better. I still ended up taking a nap in the afternoon.
This morning I felt pretty good so River and I went for a run. I wanted to do the 5 miles I started on Saturday, but 10 minutes in I knew that wasn't happening. I ended up doing 5k, but it was more due to the humidity rather than my stomach. Tomorrow should be better. I'm planning on doing some pace/speed work with James. He likes doing that stuff.
I started this 100 miles in August challenge. You run/walk 100 miles in the month of August. I am excited about this challenge. I know some of miles will come from walking the dogs, but I want the bulk of them to come from running. This is the kick in the pants I need to stay on track with my half marathon training. River is going to do a lot of the miles with me as well. She does love her runs.
Today our run ended in a full 100 meter sprint because she had to chase down the garbage truck. She's such a goofy girl. She doesn't like buses or trucks and feels the need to chase them away. The drivers always laugh at her. I would to if she she weren't attached to me.
Tomorrow will be speed work. James will like that. Then we will hit his craft class and the comic book store for new comic book day! Should be a fun week!
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Friday, July 25, 2014
Lord Of the Bling 10k Wrap-up
This week James and I have been running in a virtual race. Last year we stumbled on this great group called Nerd Herd Running and signed up for their racing series. They are virtual races with different geeky themes. Right up our alley! We had a such a good time doing it, we signed up again this year. We are on our second race of the trilogy.
James initially had a goal of running the 10k straight. That fell through when he didn't train so we broke it down over the week. Today we finished our 10k. We went to Huron Park near us and decided to do a trail run. We also were making our video for the contest they were running along with the 10k run.
With a name like Lord of the Bling, you can guess what geek theme the race was. Lord of the Rings of course! The video contest was a You Shall Not Pass video. We used River as our monster and I was the runner trying to pass James who was Gandalf. Here is our resulting video.
We had a good time doing it too! It took several takes and some editing, but we got it!
Today we did the following intervals:
James loved doing this run and can't wait to get his medals in October for the series. We have one more in the series and that's in October. That one is a 5k or half-marathon. James will be doing the 5k option. I have to look at the dates, but I may be doing the half-marathon if it's at the same time as the half I'm already running.
We also took a couple of before and after pictures today.
Tomorrow my only running partner will be River. We are planning a 4-5 mile run in the morning and on Sunday I have a long 8 mile run planned. It feels so good to be back on track! James will be running with me on Wednesday next week. It will be nice to have him back with me after having several days of him not running with me.
James initially had a goal of running the 10k straight. That fell through when he didn't train so we broke it down over the week. Today we finished our 10k. We went to Huron Park near us and decided to do a trail run. We also were making our video for the contest they were running along with the 10k run.
With a name like Lord of the Bling, you can guess what geek theme the race was. Lord of the Rings of course! The video contest was a You Shall Not Pass video. We used River as our monster and I was the runner trying to pass James who was Gandalf. Here is our resulting video.
We had a good time doing it too! It took several takes and some editing, but we got it!
Today we did the following intervals:
5 rounds of 3 minutes run/1 minute walk
4 rounds of 4 minutes run/1 minute walk
We did this all on trails. That is something I'm not used to , but James is. He helped me a lot by talking me through it. It was nice to run in the shade almost the whole time though. We didn't like the mosquitoes at all! They could have stayed in hiding.
James loved doing this run and can't wait to get his medals in October for the series. We have one more in the series and that's in October. That one is a 5k or half-marathon. James will be doing the 5k option. I have to look at the dates, but I may be doing the half-marathon if it's at the same time as the half I'm already running.
We also took a couple of before and after pictures today.
Tomorrow my only running partner will be River. We are planning a 4-5 mile run in the morning and on Sunday I have a long 8 mile run planned. It feels so good to be back on track! James will be running with me on Wednesday next week. It will be nice to have him back with me after having several days of him not running with me.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Let the Half Marathon Training Begin!
Today was my kickoff to half marathon training. I won't really start a structured program until next week, but James was here and we went for a run.
He was up before me this morning. I was in the process of trying to drag myself out of bed when I heard him rustling around. I got up and checked my email while he spent a half hour doing his "paperwork" in his "office." I thought I would have to pry him out of bed and hook him up to River's leash to get him started, but nope, he was ready to go.
Today we took a route that went by his old school. I think that was some of his motivation. His mother moved so he switched schools this year. He loves his new school, but misses his old one. Plus the route is fairly flat for my benefit.
River was ready to go as well. She did he getting into the leash dance and the hurry up and put on your shoes song. It was a nice morning for a run and River took off with me in tow. I got her settled into a pace just in time for a bus to come along. River views buses as the enemy and it's her job to protect the city from these vicious beasts. It's a job she take very seriously. After she yelled and chased the bus away, we had to wait for James to catch up.
We didn't get very far from the bus stop when I pug decided to join us on our run. Pugs are not good at looking both ways before they cross the street, so I'm waving a van off while this pug is moving it's little pug legs to catch up to River. Once he got to us, he decided that running isn't a pug thing, but cuddles was. The owner came and got him and we were off once more.
I think back to when I first started back with running and how I wouldn't go on main roads because I didn't view myself as a "real runner." Man was I missing out. I love to see the looks on peoples faces as I'm running. Now keep in mind I have a crazy eyed coon hound around my waist, a 9 year old boy doing his best impression of the Phoebe run from Friends, and my Training For the Zombie Apocalypse Bondi Band on. I can only imagine what we all looked like.
Today we ran a half mile further than we ran on Sunday and only a minute and a half longer. I'm very proud of my running partners. James a very clear goal of running the 10K Lord of the Bling virtual run. He really wants to do that so he's training for it now.
We're home now and getting ready to shower and run errands. I'm off to Nepean for a swim meet so probably won't get my runs in this weekend. I'll take my running stuff just in case, but I don't see it happening. If I don't get to run, my next run with be the Canada Day 5k on Tuesday.
Canada Day is when my training officially kicks off. James and River will be my training partners for the shorter runs, sprint days and hill days. James says his looking forward to the hill days because he loves running uphill. He's a bit crazy that way.
Have a great weekend!
He was up before me this morning. I was in the process of trying to drag myself out of bed when I heard him rustling around. I got up and checked my email while he spent a half hour doing his "paperwork" in his "office." I thought I would have to pry him out of bed and hook him up to River's leash to get him started, but nope, he was ready to go.
Today we took a route that went by his old school. I think that was some of his motivation. His mother moved so he switched schools this year. He loves his new school, but misses his old one. Plus the route is fairly flat for my benefit.
River was ready to go as well. She did he getting into the leash dance and the hurry up and put on your shoes song. It was a nice morning for a run and River took off with me in tow. I got her settled into a pace just in time for a bus to come along. River views buses as the enemy and it's her job to protect the city from these vicious beasts. It's a job she take very seriously. After she yelled and chased the bus away, we had to wait for James to catch up.
We didn't get very far from the bus stop when I pug decided to join us on our run. Pugs are not good at looking both ways before they cross the street, so I'm waving a van off while this pug is moving it's little pug legs to catch up to River. Once he got to us, he decided that running isn't a pug thing, but cuddles was. The owner came and got him and we were off once more.
I think back to when I first started back with running and how I wouldn't go on main roads because I didn't view myself as a "real runner." Man was I missing out. I love to see the looks on peoples faces as I'm running. Now keep in mind I have a crazy eyed coon hound around my waist, a 9 year old boy doing his best impression of the Phoebe run from Friends, and my Training For the Zombie Apocalypse Bondi Band on. I can only imagine what we all looked like.
Today we ran a half mile further than we ran on Sunday and only a minute and a half longer. I'm very proud of my running partners. James a very clear goal of running the 10K Lord of the Bling virtual run. He really wants to do that so he's training for it now.
We're home now and getting ready to shower and run errands. I'm off to Nepean for a swim meet so probably won't get my runs in this weekend. I'll take my running stuff just in case, but I don't see it happening. If I don't get to run, my next run with be the Canada Day 5k on Tuesday.
Canada Day is when my training officially kicks off. James and River will be my training partners for the shorter runs, sprint days and hill days. James says his looking forward to the hill days because he loves running uphill. He's a bit crazy that way.
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
What a Sticky Run
Today I postponed my run until after I dropped James off at school. I think that was a mistake. I should have just run at five this morning. It got humid out! River was excited when she saw my running shoes come out. I love watching her literally jump into her harness to go for a run. It makes me smile and it makes it easier to get out the door.
We started out at a slow pace until a city bus passed us. All bets were off then. See, River thinks buses are giant rabbits to be chased. I will say I do get my interval training in by running with her.
She was fine until about 15 minutes into the run. She started slowing down then. I don't take water with us on anything under 5k as it's usually around a 30 minute run. Today I think she may appreciated the water. I also didn't think it was that humid out either. I feel like such a bad doggy mama.
I did have to stop and stretch my hip so she got a rest then. When I fell on Monday, I must have landed on it and not realized it. I can't tell if there is a bruise as it's right where I have one of my tattoos so I can't see it there is a bruise there or not.
Towards the end of the run, I thought River was going to slow down for a walk but one of those really loud giant rabbits went by and we sprinted almost the last 3 minutes.
After our walks or runs, she usually demands her lunch. Today she drank some water and flopped down on the floor and is now sound asleep. She's worn out. Poor girl. She loves every minute of the run though.
Tomorrow I'm back in the gym and starting back up with the weights. I'll stop in the gym after I'm done coaching my Masters swim practice. I'm excited to be back at it. I'm feeling pretty good and motivated to get back to running and back to the gym.
It's all about pulling hard, running fast, being carefree and having fun.
We started out at a slow pace until a city bus passed us. All bets were off then. See, River thinks buses are giant rabbits to be chased. I will say I do get my interval training in by running with her.
She was fine until about 15 minutes into the run. She started slowing down then. I don't take water with us on anything under 5k as it's usually around a 30 minute run. Today I think she may appreciated the water. I also didn't think it was that humid out either. I feel like such a bad doggy mama.
I did have to stop and stretch my hip so she got a rest then. When I fell on Monday, I must have landed on it and not realized it. I can't tell if there is a bruise as it's right where I have one of my tattoos so I can't see it there is a bruise there or not.
Towards the end of the run, I thought River was going to slow down for a walk but one of those really loud giant rabbits went by and we sprinted almost the last 3 minutes.
After our walks or runs, she usually demands her lunch. Today she drank some water and flopped down on the floor and is now sound asleep. She's worn out. Poor girl. She loves every minute of the run though.
Tomorrow I'm back in the gym and starting back up with the weights. I'll stop in the gym after I'm done coaching my Masters swim practice. I'm excited to be back at it. I'm feeling pretty good and motivated to get back to running and back to the gym.
It's all about pulling hard, running fast, being carefree and having fun.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Back At It!
This morning I was determined to get up and out the door for a quick run. I know I have to build back up and that is the plan. I set my alarm and the dogs helped get me up. I fed them and got dressed. When I pulled out my running shoes, River got really excited. She knows what my running shoes look like and she knew that she was going to go for a run. Once she gets going, I have no excuse not to get out the door.
I only had about 20-25 minutes since Mike had to leave for work. It was just enough for my first day back. It was a beautiful, cool morning. I had the radio on and was enjoying the quiet calm of the day. Early mornings are my favorite time of the day. River and I love being out and checking out everything.
I felt pretty good and the run was feeling nice and easy. That's when it happened. I misjudged the curb and did a fantastic swan dive into a beautiful tuck and roll landing. I sat there stunned for a minute and then hopped up before anyone saw me. As I was sitting there, River gave me a look that said, "Get up! I have geese to chase!" When I got home I saw the damage.
I also have a nice scrape on my ankle. It was quite the fall. We finished the run and I sat on the deck for a bit just enjoying the birds and the world waking up.
Tomorrow I'm out for a bit longer. Just increasing my time not focusing on the mileage just yet. Just running a few more minutes each day for the next week and a half. July 1st is my kick off for training for my next half marathon.
I only had about 20-25 minutes since Mike had to leave for work. It was just enough for my first day back. It was a beautiful, cool morning. I had the radio on and was enjoying the quiet calm of the day. Early mornings are my favorite time of the day. River and I love being out and checking out everything.
I felt pretty good and the run was feeling nice and easy. That's when it happened. I misjudged the curb and did a fantastic swan dive into a beautiful tuck and roll landing. I sat there stunned for a minute and then hopped up before anyone saw me. As I was sitting there, River gave me a look that said, "Get up! I have geese to chase!" When I got home I saw the damage.
I also have a nice scrape on my ankle. It was quite the fall. We finished the run and I sat on the deck for a bit just enjoying the birds and the world waking up.
Tomorrow I'm out for a bit longer. Just increasing my time not focusing on the mileage just yet. Just running a few more minutes each day for the next week and a half. July 1st is my kick off for training for my next half marathon.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Day 50: Ack!!!!!! Starting To Get REALLY Nervous!
Only 62 days left until I run my first half marathon. I'm starting to get really nervous. I know I'm getting stronger and fitter, but I'm still starting to really get scared. My long runs are getting longer. My short runs are getting longer. My recovery runs are getting easier. I just hope mentally I'm there on race day.
Today was a recovery run after the race we ran yesterday. River ran with me. Today is probably the only day she will be able to run with me because it's supposed to get warmer in the mornings this week. She enjoyed her run. She loves being out and just being able to go. We took a path that she just loves to take. It's a gravel trail that goes behind 2 schools. It runs through some open fields so she's always looking for rabbits when we take that way. There weren't any today though.
The run felt nice and easy. I haven't had a nice feeling training run in awhile so this was a good change. I was nice and relaxed and just did a nice easy speed run.
Tomorrow I'm supposed to do a 10k run. It's going to be a bit warmer than what it has been this summer. I think I have been spoiled by the cooler mornings. I won't take River with me so when I get home I will have to take her for a walk. If by some chance it is cool tomorrow morning, I will take her with me.
Today James and I have a busy day of preparing for Fax Expo on Thursday. We are both so excited! I will be getting up early to get my runs in before heading to the Expo each day. I should be exhausted by Sunday night. Off to get ready for the day!
Today was a recovery run after the race we ran yesterday. River ran with me. Today is probably the only day she will be able to run with me because it's supposed to get warmer in the mornings this week. She enjoyed her run. She loves being out and just being able to go. We took a path that she just loves to take. It's a gravel trail that goes behind 2 schools. It runs through some open fields so she's always looking for rabbits when we take that way. There weren't any today though.
The run felt nice and easy. I haven't had a nice feeling training run in awhile so this was a good change. I was nice and relaxed and just did a nice easy speed run.
Tomorrow I'm supposed to do a 10k run. It's going to be a bit warmer than what it has been this summer. I think I have been spoiled by the cooler mornings. I won't take River with me so when I get home I will have to take her for a walk. If by some chance it is cool tomorrow morning, I will take her with me.
Today James and I have a busy day of preparing for Fax Expo on Thursday. We are both so excited! I will be getting up early to get my runs in before heading to the Expo each day. I should be exhausted by Sunday night. Off to get ready for the day!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Day 44: Recovery Run Otherwise Known As Running With Lead Legs
My legs are feeling yesterday's run. I don't think it was so much the distance as the hills. I did get a foam roller and used it this morning. What a huge difference! My hamstring is feeling more stretched out. I did use the one at the pool yesterday and it helped, but being able to use it right after a run feels really good! I'm so glad I finally bought one.
I took River on the run this morning. She's getting better at pacing off of me. She still sets the pace, but she doesn't speed up and slow down as much. It's more of a steady pace. The only time she sprints is when she sees a rabbit, a motorcycle or a city bus. Thank goodness early in the morning I only have to really worry about rabbits.
Tomorrow I'm going for another run, but I'm not really sure how far I'm going. It might just be one of those days where I just run to run. I'll take River with me and we'll just go. She'll like that.
Off to start the rest of my day!
I took River on the run this morning. She's getting better at pacing off of me. She still sets the pace, but she doesn't speed up and slow down as much. It's more of a steady pace. The only time she sprints is when she sees a rabbit, a motorcycle or a city bus. Thank goodness early in the morning I only have to really worry about rabbits.
Tomorrow I'm going for another run, but I'm not really sure how far I'm going. It might just be one of those days where I just run to run. I'll take River with me and we'll just go. She'll like that.
Off to start the rest of my day!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Day 30: I REALLY Didn't Want To Run
But I did it anyway. It felt really good once I got going. I had problems falling asleep last night and just didn't want to get up at all. When I got up to feed the dogs I was still talking myself into the run. River started dancing around me after she ate and I knew she had to go out for a walk anyway so I should just run. I was slow getting dressed and getting the water together for her. I really had to talk myself into this run, but once I got out there I felt pretty good.
At one point when I just started I tried to talk myself into cutting my run short. I didn't let myself though! I ran the whole 5 miles that was scheduled. Like I said once I got about 5 minutes into the run it felt really good. I felt nice and relaxed and just enjoyed the run.
River was all smiles the whole run. She got grumpy with me when I made her stop for water. She doesn't like to stop, but she has too. I can't let her run that far without stopping for water. She would quickly drink and then bark at me to hurry up so she could run again.
The last half mile of the run River developed a severe case of ADHD. She started barking and trying to chase cars no matter what direction they were going. When we passed the trash and recycling trucks, she started pulling and trying to get to them to chase them. I got a good resistance workout in trying to get her to go forward and not run backwards while trying to watch the trucks. She's such a silly girl. I guess since she didn't see any rabbits she had to chase something else.
Right now I'm enjoying my post run smoothie and all three dogs are resting beside me. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to the farmer's market today or not. We'll have to see. First up is a shower though. Have a great day!
At one point when I just started I tried to talk myself into cutting my run short. I didn't let myself though! I ran the whole 5 miles that was scheduled. Like I said once I got about 5 minutes into the run it felt really good. I felt nice and relaxed and just enjoyed the run.
River was all smiles the whole run. She got grumpy with me when I made her stop for water. She doesn't like to stop, but she has too. I can't let her run that far without stopping for water. She would quickly drink and then bark at me to hurry up so she could run again.
The last half mile of the run River developed a severe case of ADHD. She started barking and trying to chase cars no matter what direction they were going. When we passed the trash and recycling trucks, she started pulling and trying to get to them to chase them. I got a good resistance workout in trying to get her to go forward and not run backwards while trying to watch the trucks. She's such a silly girl. I guess since she didn't see any rabbits she had to chase something else.
Right now I'm enjoying my post run smoothie and all three dogs are resting beside me. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to the farmer's market today or not. We'll have to see. First up is a shower though. Have a great day!
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Day 2: Whoops...Poor River
Today I was up and ready for a nice easy 4 mile run and then some core work. It has been cool in the mornings so I decided to take River. She loves to run and makes a great partner. Running with her causes my posture and foot strike to be different and she helps me vary my speed. She was excited to go. I got her water bottle and travel bowl ready and we headed out.
She was ready to go and didn't want to wait for her picture to be taken.
We started out at a pretty good pace. She always starts out fast and hard. I have to get her to slow down a lot of times because I just can't keep up. We held a good pace for about 2.5 miles. Then she needed some water. It was a good resting point for her. I figured that it wasn't that much longer and we were really making good time.
Then the run seemed to be going longer and I couldn't figure out why our time was so slow. When I run with her, I usually do right on my best times. Today it was just really slow. We made our way back home with 2 more water stops for her.
When we got home and I double checked the route I found out that it was my 5 mile loop not my 4 mile loop that we just did. For some reason I had it in my head that it was only 4. No wonder River was beat and really slow at the end. I made her run an extra 1 mile.
She was tired when we got home.
She's now sleeping on the couch. She did get on the floor with me when I did my core and stretching. I think I wore her out for the morning. Poor girl.
Tomorrow it's speed and some core work. James wants to do this with me, so we'll walk to the field by Sobey's and do some sprinting there with core work in between sets. River will go with us to keep us on track.
Day 2 is in the books and I'm off to have a late breakfast. I only had a protein bar before I ran and I'm hungry!
She was ready to go and didn't want to wait for her picture to be taken.
We started out at a pretty good pace. She always starts out fast and hard. I have to get her to slow down a lot of times because I just can't keep up. We held a good pace for about 2.5 miles. Then she needed some water. It was a good resting point for her. I figured that it wasn't that much longer and we were really making good time.
Then the run seemed to be going longer and I couldn't figure out why our time was so slow. When I run with her, I usually do right on my best times. Today it was just really slow. We made our way back home with 2 more water stops for her.
When we got home and I double checked the route I found out that it was my 5 mile loop not my 4 mile loop that we just did. For some reason I had it in my head that it was only 4. No wonder River was beat and really slow at the end. I made her run an extra 1 mile.
She was tired when we got home.
She's now sleeping on the couch. She did get on the floor with me when I did my core and stretching. I think I wore her out for the morning. Poor girl.
Tomorrow it's speed and some core work. James wants to do this with me, so we'll walk to the field by Sobey's and do some sprinting there with core work in between sets. River will go with us to keep us on track.
Day 2 is in the books and I'm off to have a late breakfast. I only had a protein bar before I ran and I'm hungry!
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