Well, despite what the title of today's post infers, I didn't use a spoon at all. Sure I used one to stir my coffee this am, but I certainly didn't use one to move an obstacle in the road. No digging, no moving, no nothin' with a spoon. But since the title of my blog is, "A Spoon the the Road," I just thought I might throw that in there. It was clever to me at the time.
Today's running post includes the fact that I was pretty darned sick at the beginning of the week. Whatever this 'crud' is, it has been in my system for weeks, breaking out at this, it's second point, to lay me down for a couple of days. It includes a horrid cough, chills, fever, malaise, congestion and some shortness of breath. I had the first break out of it a couple of weeks ago, thought it was done. But this last Sunday it hit in full force again and I was laid out for a couple of days. Thus missing a day of work and any running (or other workouts). Hence the 'obstacle' mentioned in the title.
Yesterday, despite the lingering cough (it's a hacking cough really; one that never really clears, and never really brings anything up. sorry to be so descriptive, but really, I'm an ER RN. I COULD get much more graphic. Trust me), I did day 1 of T25 with Shaun T. I bought it quite a few months back and with it's boasts of, "you can do 25 minutes," I had gotten waylaid with my running schedule, etc. So, yesterday I began day one, week one of 10 to go along side my running regimen. I hacked and coughed through it---but really, I would have been hacking and coughing anyway! Might as well do it while you're working out! AND, after my second day with it, it is proving to be a great warm up for my runs!
Today's stats: Day 2 of T25, + 3.06 miles on the treadmill with varying speeds and inclines. Music for the run consisted soley of Led Zepplin---PERFECT! Overall I am pretty pleased with the day thus far. I have approximately 9 weeks til the Half in Portland, and I think my training is off to a good start.
So. Not perfect. I alternate between a 11 minute mile and a 15 minute mile. I need to run more consistently. I need to stick to Hal Higdon's 1/2 marathon training schedule. I need to / and am going to do T25 5 days a week as well. I feel as though I am setting myself up for success! Yah for success!!
There ya go. There's the update to my running blog. Nothing earth shattering, except I am getting and staying more consistent. Those are some great gains. Indeed.
Peace out people! Go get your goals! You CAN do it! If I can, you certainly can!
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Friday, March 6, 2015
Run-der-land
Tomorrow, Saturday, will mark the end of a busy week with three runs in, the third occurring tomorrow. I had two short runs this week that I am not thrilled to discuss. The first on on Monday was 3.44 miles near home. The second was also near home and closer to 3 miles.
The first run was a mix of trails (dirt roads and such) and paved roads, passing several houses and was accompanied by 7 neighbor dogs at various parts of the run. The second run was done later in the day and truly sucked. I think running later isn't beneficial for me, but also running the same route as the first run didn't help either. I need change and I need challenge. I also think I need to walk a bit first to get acclimated to the whole run….
So, tomorrow is anticipated to be a better run. I think I will run a portion of the my last run, just not running on 970. That run has a lot of hills and challenges---and if I get a good playlist on my iPod, I should be good. The goal is around 6 miles. I should be able to do six miles….. I NEED to do six.
Also, my 15y/o daughter is having to bow out of the Run, Ladies, Run 11K we signed up for on 3/21. We booked a delightful little hotel and had a wonderful time planned but she recently started track and will apparently have a track meet that weekend and can't go. Disappointed, yes, I am. But I am trying to see if my 22y/o and my grand baby can attend in Selah's stead.
There it is: a somewhat boring blog update. I'll try and spice it up a bit for the next one. :-)
Peace out, people. <3
The first run was a mix of trails (dirt roads and such) and paved roads, passing several houses and was accompanied by 7 neighbor dogs at various parts of the run. The second run was done later in the day and truly sucked. I think running later isn't beneficial for me, but also running the same route as the first run didn't help either. I need change and I need challenge. I also think I need to walk a bit first to get acclimated to the whole run….
So, tomorrow is anticipated to be a better run. I think I will run a portion of the my last run, just not running on 970. That run has a lot of hills and challenges---and if I get a good playlist on my iPod, I should be good. The goal is around 6 miles. I should be able to do six miles….. I NEED to do six.
Also, my 15y/o daughter is having to bow out of the Run, Ladies, Run 11K we signed up for on 3/21. We booked a delightful little hotel and had a wonderful time planned but she recently started track and will apparently have a track meet that weekend and can't go. Disappointed, yes, I am. But I am trying to see if my 22y/o and my grand baby can attend in Selah's stead.
There it is: a somewhat boring blog update. I'll try and spice it up a bit for the next one. :-)
Peace out, people. <3
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