We finally made it to the second phase of this marathon training.
Today was the first chance to run for distance instead of time. My time for a two mile run this afternoon was 29:50. So, I guess I trimmed 10 seconds off of my pace for the 5k. I guess we'll just have to see how I do tomorrow(Wednesday).
Tomorrow is another 2 mile run, but we're supposed to run it at a faster pace. Maybe this time I'll actually see some real time shaved off.
Also, we've registered for a 5k on Saturday. I'm really hoping to have a new PR for it. I've really come a long way since the last one we ran, but it just doesn't seem like I'm moving any faster. Am I really walking just as fast as I jog?
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
It was a big jump...
Owwww. I'm hurting.
I think I overdid it on Tuesday. After running, I decided it was time to mow the lawn and that might have been a little too much for me. My legs and knees were so tired and today I'm sore. I haven't been sore from running in a long time.
Regardless of the pain, I'm running today. I'm really worried about Evan and I falling behind. I really plan to be in marathon shape by February and I don't want to see my procrastinations piling up on me.
I guess Evan and I will just shift the running for this week a day over.
I think I overdid it on Tuesday. After running, I decided it was time to mow the lawn and that might have been a little too much for me. My legs and knees were so tired and today I'm sore. I haven't been sore from running in a long time.
Regardless of the pain, I'm running today. I'm really worried about Evan and I falling behind. I really plan to be in marathon shape by February and I don't want to see my procrastinations piling up on me.
I guess Evan and I will just shift the running for this week a day over.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
My best excuse yet
I seem to be stuck on this one-post-a-week habit. This past week I have a really good excuse for: I'm going to be a dad.
My wife told me about the new baby on Saturday and that's the reason I haven't done much running or posting. I ended up skipping running from Monday to yesterday with baby-related events. It really showed when I finally did get out last night.
Evan and I are finally to the end of Phase I where we're running for 30 complete minutes. I did not make it. I think the week off plus the stress of finding out about the baby, plus the fact that it was kinda late when I got home, made it a hard day for a run. It was kind of like I couldn't focus. I'm pretty sure I could run all the way, but I just kept taking time to walk a little. I guess my head was too clouded with stuff.
I still felt pretty good when I was done and had the energy to cut the grass. So, I'm just going to chalk that one up to a lack of focus.
My wife told me about the new baby on Saturday and that's the reason I haven't done much running or posting. I ended up skipping running from Monday to yesterday with baby-related events. It really showed when I finally did get out last night.
Evan and I are finally to the end of Phase I where we're running for 30 complete minutes. I did not make it. I think the week off plus the stress of finding out about the baby, plus the fact that it was kinda late when I got home, made it a hard day for a run. It was kind of like I couldn't focus. I'm pretty sure I could run all the way, but I just kept taking time to walk a little. I guess my head was too clouded with stuff.
I still felt pretty good when I was done and had the energy to cut the grass. So, I'm just going to chalk that one up to a lack of focus.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
New shoes hurt...
Evan and I went and got some new shoes on Saturday. I've been excited about trying them out all weekend. Finally, Monday got here and those shoes hurt so bad.
The guy at the Trak Shak said that Evan and I needed heavy support so we bought the shoes that he pointed out. I'm guessing that our feet were fighting back against all that support. One weird thing was that my right foot was hurting while my left foot felt fine. I don't know what that means. Hopefully, we'll soon break the new shoes in and be comfortable while running again.
As far as the actual running goes, yesterday was our 20 minute interval beginning. We actually didn't make it the whole 20 minutes due to the painful event going on with our feet. We did run for 15 minutes and then rested for 2. Then we ran until our scheduled break and took it as well. So, I guess it was kind of an easy day for us. I'm pretty sure we'll make it all the way next time. I'm thinking our feet will feel fine by then.
The guy at the Trak Shak said that Evan and I needed heavy support so we bought the shoes that he pointed out. I'm guessing that our feet were fighting back against all that support. One weird thing was that my right foot was hurting while my left foot felt fine. I don't know what that means. Hopefully, we'll soon break the new shoes in and be comfortable while running again.
As far as the actual running goes, yesterday was our 20 minute interval beginning. We actually didn't make it the whole 20 minutes due to the painful event going on with our feet. We did run for 15 minutes and then rested for 2. Then we ran until our scheduled break and took it as well. So, I guess it was kind of an easy day for us. I'm pretty sure we'll make it all the way next time. I'm thinking our feet will feel fine by then.
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