So time have slipped away from me over the past few weeks. Since I started my job, I have had a little less time to write. I have still been running, a little bit at least. I can track back a little bit but I am little forgetful of my record. I know I took one week off in the past few weeks. I was just not up to running what so ever.
Last week I ran on Mon and Wed. Friday I had to babysit otherwise I would have gone out. I went on Monday (two days ago) and I had every intention to go today. However, we have a woodpecker that is making a hole in our house and he keeps coming back. I have to go out there each time I hear him (already 5 times) and send him away. But of course about 5 minutes later he is back. I am afraid to leave because the hole is already about 2 inches round. Any bigger he will be able to get in.
So overall, my running has slacked. Some days I am better than others. On Monday I got the worst side ache while running. It was the first time in a while. My knee hurts after every time I run. And my energy is gone lately. I am hoping I can get back into it. I have about 1 month before the Halloween run. I guess we will see. Until next time.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Huh!
So I realized 2 weird things that helps me run better and longer today. The first one is that I like to run on cement over tar. I tend to run on the side of the road right next to the curb where there is a small cement section. I also like sidewalks, only where I run there is only one for about 2 blocks. I also find myself getting sad when there is too much junk, dirt or a car on the side of the road that I have to run around it. Kind of weird!
My second thing is that I love me some Dave Ryan in the Morning! I forget how much I miss listening to them. It has been since November that I have listened to them. Now that I get up earlier I can catch some of their show. I find that I can run longer when I listen to them verse just music on the radio. I tend to forget what I am doing and just listen to them. Therefore I can run longer. I noticed that when they took a break and a played a song I was back to concentrating on my running, which makes me thing "What am I doing" or "God I am tired." Kind of weird huh!
So today you would be proud. I ran the entire way!! I went out for the 2.5 mile stretch this morning. I always start out by walking to the end of my street which is only .07 miles, then I start to run. I made it all the way around until I got back to my street again. Since I at the other end of the street it was a .2 mile walk back home. Therefore I ran 2.28 miles straight! Yeah! I am considering adding on the last 1/2 mile next week to my run. I am kind of excited for it because I will get to run down my favorite road that goes along the river. The houses are beautiful. Anyhow, I didn't cut much time off my run but I did it in about 36 minutes. So 1 minute quicker then normal. I guess I don't walk that slow them.
So I leave myself saying huh to my discoveries and to my distance I ran. Hopefully the next run goes just as well!
My second thing is that I love me some Dave Ryan in the Morning! I forget how much I miss listening to them. It has been since November that I have listened to them. Now that I get up earlier I can catch some of their show. I find that I can run longer when I listen to them verse just music on the radio. I tend to forget what I am doing and just listen to them. Therefore I can run longer. I noticed that when they took a break and a played a song I was back to concentrating on my running, which makes me thing "What am I doing" or "God I am tired." Kind of weird huh!
So today you would be proud. I ran the entire way!! I went out for the 2.5 mile stretch this morning. I always start out by walking to the end of my street which is only .07 miles, then I start to run. I made it all the way around until I got back to my street again. Since I at the other end of the street it was a .2 mile walk back home. Therefore I ran 2.28 miles straight! Yeah! I am considering adding on the last 1/2 mile next week to my run. I am kind of excited for it because I will get to run down my favorite road that goes along the river. The houses are beautiful. Anyhow, I didn't cut much time off my run but I did it in about 36 minutes. So 1 minute quicker then normal. I guess I don't walk that slow them.
So I leave myself saying huh to my discoveries and to my distance I ran. Hopefully the next run goes just as well!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Back at it finally!
I finally got back out there!! I had this whole plan last week to go every other day, but as you can see that did not happen. Time and motivation got away from me last week and I was babysitting my cousins the entire weekend, which meant I had no time to myself to do anything. So I went out for a run yesterday. It was the first time in 6 days. I ended up only going for 1.23 miles which I only ran just over half of it. Not my best day by far.
I did go out again this morning. This was my first time going two days in a row. I think that is a huge step for me! I went for the 2.5 mile run today. I ran for a total of 1.73 miles, which the first run stretch was 1.04 miles and then a walk/run after that. It was a lot tougher today, but I pushed myself and was able to keep running.
So I have good news - I just received a full time job. Because of this I wanted to put a schedule together. I get to work from home and make my own hours though. Therefore I have decided on a plan. I want to wake up around 8am (instead of 10am), go for my run, get ready and then work. I think it will be good for me because then I can have some schedule to my life. Plus I was getting way too much sleep, so I was always tired. The first two days have been decent. However, I haven't woken up until 8:30am. But I feel much better. I think part of it is because I don't get too much sleep and the other is because of the run. I will try to keep it up and see how everything goes.
My muscles have been a little tired, but they are not too sore anymore. I had a hard time a softball last Thursday for some reason. I was running home and my legs had almost given out on me. It was kind of weird. My guess it part of the problem was do to the fact that our game didn't start until 10pm. To late for a softball game I think. I have been stretching before and after the run and I can tell how much of a difference that makes. I have a small headache today, but it is not as bad as other days. That is all I have for how I am feeling.
I got a new tank top that I love. I went to the under armor store at the Albertville Outlet Mall and got it for only $10. I love it. It is super comfy and it is looser so it doesn't make me look like a big blob like the tight shirts do. That with my capris, is a great running outfit. Next on my list is a good sports bra and tennis shoes. Yesterday I picked up new head phones. I got sport ones by Nike. I like that they go behind my head and the cord goes down your back. Plus I can wear my sunglasses!! The only problem it they kind of hurt my right ear. I am going to try them again and see if they get better. They are the best ones I have tried so far.
Cost breakdown for running items:
Capris - $20
Tank Top - $10
Head Phones - $20
That is $50 so far. Like I have said before, this can be an expensive hobby if I want it to be. So until next time!!
I did go out again this morning. This was my first time going two days in a row. I think that is a huge step for me! I went for the 2.5 mile run today. I ran for a total of 1.73 miles, which the first run stretch was 1.04 miles and then a walk/run after that. It was a lot tougher today, but I pushed myself and was able to keep running.
So I have good news - I just received a full time job. Because of this I wanted to put a schedule together. I get to work from home and make my own hours though. Therefore I have decided on a plan. I want to wake up around 8am (instead of 10am), go for my run, get ready and then work. I think it will be good for me because then I can have some schedule to my life. Plus I was getting way too much sleep, so I was always tired. The first two days have been decent. However, I haven't woken up until 8:30am. But I feel much better. I think part of it is because I don't get too much sleep and the other is because of the run. I will try to keep it up and see how everything goes.
My muscles have been a little tired, but they are not too sore anymore. I had a hard time a softball last Thursday for some reason. I was running home and my legs had almost given out on me. It was kind of weird. My guess it part of the problem was do to the fact that our game didn't start until 10pm. To late for a softball game I think. I have been stretching before and after the run and I can tell how much of a difference that makes. I have a small headache today, but it is not as bad as other days. That is all I have for how I am feeling.
I got a new tank top that I love. I went to the under armor store at the Albertville Outlet Mall and got it for only $10. I love it. It is super comfy and it is looser so it doesn't make me look like a big blob like the tight shirts do. That with my capris, is a great running outfit. Next on my list is a good sports bra and tennis shoes. Yesterday I picked up new head phones. I got sport ones by Nike. I like that they go behind my head and the cord goes down your back. Plus I can wear my sunglasses!! The only problem it they kind of hurt my right ear. I am going to try them again and see if they get better. They are the best ones I have tried so far.
Cost breakdown for running items:
Capris - $20
Tank Top - $10
Head Phones - $20
That is $50 so far. Like I have said before, this can be an expensive hobby if I want it to be. So until next time!!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Slacking a few days, really doesn't help
So I have put off running for three days. I have this thing about not working out on the weekend. I don't know why, but I just feel that I want to enjoy my weekend and working out seems like work to me and I don't believe in working on the weekend. I think I need to get rid of this theory. It is kind of silly. With that, I had no desire to go out yesterday I also had no desire to go today. It took everything I had in me to make it out this morning. It was definitely tougher then Friday. I think that has to do alot with the three day break.
I went for the 2.5 mil stretch again. I started off walking and went further then I usually do before starting to run. I thought that maybe this will allow me to run longer and also I can walk faster at first so maybe shed some time off of my run. Well that didn't go to well. I did run for 1.1 miles before walking though. I don't think it is further then last time though. I walked for a little bit and then ran for another .34 miles. So a total of 1.44 miles of running. I guess that is not too bad. I definitely had to push myself a lot to keep running though. There were times I felt like I was doing the running motions but barley moving. Either way I did it. I did it in 37 minutes again. I can't seem to get off this number.
I have been having knee issues today. It is kind of weird. I never have knee problems. It is the only part of me that never has issues. I think I am getting old!! It is just an aching pain. I think I will have to figure out some things I can do to help with this pain. I am happy though that my legs don't hurt. My legs were sore for 2 days after my last run. Not something I really enjoy. Hopefully I won't wake up tomorrow with sore legs!
So as my conclusion, I have learned that it only gets easier if I stick to a routine and run every other day at the very least. That way my body doesn't have time to think that it is normal to just sit around. Maybe it will just realize that it needs the workout and it just becomes a normal easier thing to do. We will see. That is a big step for me!
I went for the 2.5 mil stretch again. I started off walking and went further then I usually do before starting to run. I thought that maybe this will allow me to run longer and also I can walk faster at first so maybe shed some time off of my run. Well that didn't go to well. I did run for 1.1 miles before walking though. I don't think it is further then last time though. I walked for a little bit and then ran for another .34 miles. So a total of 1.44 miles of running. I guess that is not too bad. I definitely had to push myself a lot to keep running though. There were times I felt like I was doing the running motions but barley moving. Either way I did it. I did it in 37 minutes again. I can't seem to get off this number.
I have been having knee issues today. It is kind of weird. I never have knee problems. It is the only part of me that never has issues. I think I am getting old!! It is just an aching pain. I think I will have to figure out some things I can do to help with this pain. I am happy though that my legs don't hurt. My legs were sore for 2 days after my last run. Not something I really enjoy. Hopefully I won't wake up tomorrow with sore legs!
So as my conclusion, I have learned that it only gets easier if I stick to a routine and run every other day at the very least. That way my body doesn't have time to think that it is normal to just sit around. Maybe it will just realize that it needs the workout and it just becomes a normal easier thing to do. We will see. That is a big step for me!
Friday, August 20, 2010
I am going to die!!
Today I had this plan that I was going to run the entire 2.5 miles. Part of me knew that it was not possible, but if I think bigger then I can do I have to accomplish it sometime. I did really good today, however I feel like I am going to die right now. I just got done running about 25 minutes ago and I am still dripping in sweat. Literally dripping. It is gross. My legs feel like they are about to fall off and the upper part of my legs are really sore. I also have a headache, if you couldn't have guessed.
I think part of my leg problem is that I forgot to stretch before I left today. However, when I stretched when I got back I could barley do the stretch. I think I need to work on my flexibility and stretch more in general. Maybe I will try to stretch at least once a day. Then we can see if stretching can help the problem or if it is something else. (I could probably research a little bit and figure out some good key tips, but it just doesn't seem as fun!)
So I did end up going for the 2.5 miles today. I did it in 37 minutes again. I was trying to beat my time, but that didn't work. I also did not run the entire time, but I did do much better. I started off running and ended up going for 1.29 miles. YEAH! Such an improvement. I just keep thinking, "You can do this Katie, just keep going." It paid off. There was even a brief moment after about the 3/4 mile mark that I felt really good and thought I could run all day. I knew better though. I did end up running a little bit more, but it was the walk a block, run a block thing. So the total ran was 1.68 miles. That is great huh! This is just after 5 runs too!
However, by then end I thought I was going to die. I felt so exhausted and that I could not even walk anymore. I just wanted to keel over right where I was. Luckily I have the determination for now to keep on going and keel over when I get home! (even though I didn't) So some parts seem to be getting better and others seem to be worse. Either way I am going to keep on running.
There is one think I need to really improve on and that is my speed of walking. I tend to walk really slow because I think I am trying to catch my breath and relax. But I know I need to concentrate on walking quicker and keeping my heart rate up. I think about it at times while I am walking and other times I don't. That will be the biggest thing I work on next time. Maybe then I can shed some time off my run!
Toddles!
I think part of my leg problem is that I forgot to stretch before I left today. However, when I stretched when I got back I could barley do the stretch. I think I need to work on my flexibility and stretch more in general. Maybe I will try to stretch at least once a day. Then we can see if stretching can help the problem or if it is something else. (I could probably research a little bit and figure out some good key tips, but it just doesn't seem as fun!)
So I did end up going for the 2.5 miles today. I did it in 37 minutes again. I was trying to beat my time, but that didn't work. I also did not run the entire time, but I did do much better. I started off running and ended up going for 1.29 miles. YEAH! Such an improvement. I just keep thinking, "You can do this Katie, just keep going." It paid off. There was even a brief moment after about the 3/4 mile mark that I felt really good and thought I could run all day. I knew better though. I did end up running a little bit more, but it was the walk a block, run a block thing. So the total ran was 1.68 miles. That is great huh! This is just after 5 runs too!
However, by then end I thought I was going to die. I felt so exhausted and that I could not even walk anymore. I just wanted to keel over right where I was. Luckily I have the determination for now to keep on going and keel over when I get home! (even though I didn't) So some parts seem to be getting better and others seem to be worse. Either way I am going to keep on running.
There is one think I need to really improve on and that is my speed of walking. I tend to walk really slow because I think I am trying to catch my breath and relax. But I know I need to concentrate on walking quicker and keeping my heart rate up. I think about it at times while I am walking and other times I don't. That will be the biggest thing I work on next time. Maybe then I can shed some time off my run!
Toddles!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
It's getting a little easier!
I just got done running today. I only set out to do a mile, but my goal was to run the whole thing. I did stretch beforehand, which was good! I decided not to bring any water with this time. I think it was a little easier because then I didn't have to worry about holding on to something. I could just concentrate on running and breathing. However, I did want just a sip of it while I was running.
I went a total of 1.28 miles today. I ran .89 miles of it though. Once I started running, I only walked one time in the middle. I walked before I started and at the end too. I found it easier today to push myself to go a little bit longer even if it was just a half a block. I do find that I have a hard time once I start running that I just want to quit right away. But after I keep going it gets a little better. I think that is a good sign at least.
I feel a little better today. No hurt muscles or back pain. I did get a small headache and I am also dripping with sweat literally. Kind of gross, I know. I did is all in 18 minutes. That is a little long for a mile but I am still a beginner who is way out of shape. I always get the thought in my head when I am running that says "What the hell are you thinking. There is no way you are a runner and can run 3 miles. How are you ever going to do a half marathon next year." I guess I will just have to prove my inner voice wrong!
I went a total of 1.28 miles today. I ran .89 miles of it though. Once I started running, I only walked one time in the middle. I walked before I started and at the end too. I found it easier today to push myself to go a little bit longer even if it was just a half a block. I do find that I have a hard time once I start running that I just want to quit right away. But after I keep going it gets a little better. I think that is a good sign at least.
I feel a little better today. No hurt muscles or back pain. I did get a small headache and I am also dripping with sweat literally. Kind of gross, I know. I did is all in 18 minutes. That is a little long for a mile but I am still a beginner who is way out of shape. I always get the thought in my head when I am running that says "What the hell are you thinking. There is no way you are a runner and can run 3 miles. How are you ever going to do a half marathon next year." I guess I will just have to prove my inner voice wrong!
Monday, August 16, 2010
At it again!
Time has slipped away from me this week. I had every intention of running more last week and it didn't go over very well. I am still proud of myself though for doing two runs though. That is better then I was doing. Let's see how this week goes!
I started out today very tired. I think I am getting a cold because I am all stuffed up and I woke up with a horrible headache. I also made myself get out of bed even though I think I could have slept a few more hours. I had already gotten 9 hours of sleep too. Either way, I was determined to go out running today.
I left my house at about 11:40am. It was actually pretty cool outside compared to what it has been. There was a good breeze too, so I didn't get too hot. I knew today I would go for the 2.5 mile stretch. I wanted to see how far I could run, but I couldn't make it very long at one time. I would run a couple blocks then walk a couple and then run again. Overall though, I ran a total of 1.06 miles. I thought that was pretty good. It was better then my last run for sure!
Remember how I said I wouldn't eat right before a run anymore. Well that didn't work. I ate poptarts about 15 minutes before I went out. However I don't think it really affected me much. I think I just need to watch what I eat before I run and it might be better.
I also said I would get comfortable clothing, boy does that make a difference! I picked up a pair of running capris. I couldn't find a pair of shorts I liked so I went with the capris. I love them. They are super comfy and I didn't have to keep adjusting them when I was running. I think the only problem is that they show your underwear line, but I can live with that. They are super cute too! I stuck to my wick shirt I have been using. I like it. I find myself pulling the sleeves up as I go though, so I wounder if I could get a tank top that would be suitable. I will have to go out looking.
Lastly, I said I needed to stretch longer. That is so true. I actually forgot to stretch today before I left. I could tell a difference. My legs were not as relaxed and seemed to hurt more during this run. I felt pain in both of my legs on the upper half - front and back. (I should probably learn the muscles huh!) I stretched them when I got home, but I can still feel the pain a little bit. I also got this sharp pain in my back today while running. It only lasted about 2 minutes but it was kind of weird. Lastly, I got a side ache. I got it towards the end when I was walking. I think I stopped concentrating on my breathing and that probably was what the issue was.
I had a few other issues to deal with during this run. First off, since I was stuffy I couldn't breath through my nose much. It seemed to be harder to concentrate on breathing and I had a few issues. Especially since I kept couching up junk. I also had a horrible headache to start that just got worse as I went. I need to figure out what is causing me to get headaches when I run, so maybe I can prevent them. Lastly, I had issues with my ears. They started to hurt as well. I think they got cold and irritated from my headphones. The headphones I use are ones that stick in your ears. I think that they kind of hurt at times, but other ones I use that go over your head hurt more because of my sunglasses. I should probably pick up something different to use. (Man this is starting to become an expensive hobby) I also think maybe if I had ones that covered my ears more they wouldn't get too cold and hurt. Or I am going to have to start wearing a hat when I run, even though it is 80 degrees out.
So overall I went for 2.5 miles and ran a total of 1.06 miles. I did it all in 37 minutes which is my best time so far. (even though it is only the second time I did this distance, at least I am improving) I think I did good today. Now I just need to keep it up!! Until next time!
I started out today very tired. I think I am getting a cold because I am all stuffed up and I woke up with a horrible headache. I also made myself get out of bed even though I think I could have slept a few more hours. I had already gotten 9 hours of sleep too. Either way, I was determined to go out running today.
I left my house at about 11:40am. It was actually pretty cool outside compared to what it has been. There was a good breeze too, so I didn't get too hot. I knew today I would go for the 2.5 mile stretch. I wanted to see how far I could run, but I couldn't make it very long at one time. I would run a couple blocks then walk a couple and then run again. Overall though, I ran a total of 1.06 miles. I thought that was pretty good. It was better then my last run for sure!
Remember how I said I wouldn't eat right before a run anymore. Well that didn't work. I ate poptarts about 15 minutes before I went out. However I don't think it really affected me much. I think I just need to watch what I eat before I run and it might be better.
I also said I would get comfortable clothing, boy does that make a difference! I picked up a pair of running capris. I couldn't find a pair of shorts I liked so I went with the capris. I love them. They are super comfy and I didn't have to keep adjusting them when I was running. I think the only problem is that they show your underwear line, but I can live with that. They are super cute too! I stuck to my wick shirt I have been using. I like it. I find myself pulling the sleeves up as I go though, so I wounder if I could get a tank top that would be suitable. I will have to go out looking.
Lastly, I said I needed to stretch longer. That is so true. I actually forgot to stretch today before I left. I could tell a difference. My legs were not as relaxed and seemed to hurt more during this run. I felt pain in both of my legs on the upper half - front and back. (I should probably learn the muscles huh!) I stretched them when I got home, but I can still feel the pain a little bit. I also got this sharp pain in my back today while running. It only lasted about 2 minutes but it was kind of weird. Lastly, I got a side ache. I got it towards the end when I was walking. I think I stopped concentrating on my breathing and that probably was what the issue was.
I had a few other issues to deal with during this run. First off, since I was stuffy I couldn't breath through my nose much. It seemed to be harder to concentrate on breathing and I had a few issues. Especially since I kept couching up junk. I also had a horrible headache to start that just got worse as I went. I need to figure out what is causing me to get headaches when I run, so maybe I can prevent them. Lastly, I had issues with my ears. They started to hurt as well. I think they got cold and irritated from my headphones. The headphones I use are ones that stick in your ears. I think that they kind of hurt at times, but other ones I use that go over your head hurt more because of my sunglasses. I should probably pick up something different to use. (Man this is starting to become an expensive hobby) I also think maybe if I had ones that covered my ears more they wouldn't get too cold and hurt. Or I am going to have to start wearing a hat when I run, even though it is 80 degrees out.
So overall I went for 2.5 miles and ran a total of 1.06 miles. I did it all in 37 minutes which is my best time so far. (even though it is only the second time I did this distance, at least I am improving) I think I did good today. Now I just need to keep it up!! Until next time!
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