Saturday, August 30, 2008
Location: The Streets of MLT
Distance: 4.05 miles
Time: 45:26 min
Pace: 11:03 min/mile
My first morning run. I was amazed that I even managed to drag my butt out of bed this morning. Waking up is the hardest part of my day (everyday). The sun was out. It was warm enough for me to run without a jacket. I felt good.
But then I started running and I was noticeably slower. I'm not too happy with my pace time. I don't run in the mornings very often. And I didn't allow myself enough time to grab some grub. I ran on an empty stomach. By mile 3 I started getting this dull side ache. I think if I do anymore of these morning runs, I might have to wake up earlier in order to squeeze in a light breakfast. Maybe I just need an extra boost of food energy.
After running, I'm always starving. I just want to find the closest restaurant and stuff my face. On this particular morning, I craved one my my favorite Seattle meals: Dicks Special with a Dicks fry and chocolate shake. And I can't forget about the 2 tarter sauces. Yum. So on the way to the restaurant, I swung by Dicks and had breakfast. I felt so much better.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Training Run 3. I Heart My Nike + and iPod!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Location: The Streets of MLT (same route as last night)
Distance: 3.05 miles
Time: 32:21
Pace: 10:32 min/mile
I made an effort to try and beat my time from last night since I decided to run the same route. And I did it! But my back is a little sore. Sometimes I find myself slouching when I run. I need to remedy this soon.
I've been using my Nike + and iPod (http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/) to track my runs. It's quite a nifty little gadget. But a bit pricey once you add everything up.....There is an accelerometer sensor that goes under to insole of Nike + shoes. The sensor sends a signal to the receiver that you plug into your iPod (I think the Nike + only works with the nano right now). The sensor is able to detect each step that a runner takes, and from this information, the runner’s speed and the distance traveled can be calculated. See. Nifty.
Here's another super cool trick with the Nike +. You can create an account at the web address above and when you sync your iPod to your computer, it automatically sends your workout to Nike Plus. At Nike Plus you can compare your runs. Map routes, set goals, join groups, blog, etc...
So here's what I know:
As of March 29, 2008 I've logged 32 Runs.
I've ran a total of 84.31 miles with an average pace of 11:32 min/mile.
The furthest distance I've ran is 7.66 miles.
My fastest mile is 9:13 min.
Very nifty.
And there's different settings you can pick from when you run. Time, distance, calories, etc. I've been setting it for distance. So at intervals there's a voice (you have the choice of a woman's voice or a man's voice!) that tells you how far you've ran. It's really helpful for gaging your route. Yesterday, I gaged my 3 mile route (which I've never ran before) perfectly! I finished the 3 miles a block from my house!
The first time I ran all the way around Greenlake without stopping I was surprised by Lance Armstrong! After I stopped, a man's voice came on my iPod and I was soooooo confused. "Hi! This is Lance Armstrong and I would like to congratulate you on your best workout yet!" Pretty cool, huh? But I have not heard from Lance again.....
The Nike + iPod is supercool, but like I said, not cheap...The sensor kit is about $30.00. It's probably the shoes and iPod that's going to set you back. My Nike + runners were $120.00. And since I'm taking running somewhat seriously, I bought two pairs! Ugh. But it still beats running on a treadmill or around a track to just keep track of distance. If you like Nike shoes and have an iPod nano, I say definately get the Nike + !
Location: The Streets of MLT (same route as last night)
Distance: 3.05 miles
Time: 32:21
Pace: 10:32 min/mile
I made an effort to try and beat my time from last night since I decided to run the same route. And I did it! But my back is a little sore. Sometimes I find myself slouching when I run. I need to remedy this soon.
I've been using my Nike + and iPod (http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/) to track my runs. It's quite a nifty little gadget. But a bit pricey once you add everything up.....There is an accelerometer sensor that goes under to insole of Nike + shoes. The sensor sends a signal to the receiver that you plug into your iPod (I think the Nike + only works with the nano right now). The sensor is able to detect each step that a runner takes, and from this information, the runner’s speed and the distance traveled can be calculated. See. Nifty.
Here's another super cool trick with the Nike +. You can create an account at the web address above and when you sync your iPod to your computer, it automatically sends your workout to Nike Plus. At Nike Plus you can compare your runs. Map routes, set goals, join groups, blog, etc...
So here's what I know:
As of March 29, 2008 I've logged 32 Runs.
I've ran a total of 84.31 miles with an average pace of 11:32 min/mile.
The furthest distance I've ran is 7.66 miles.
My fastest mile is 9:13 min.
Very nifty.
And there's different settings you can pick from when you run. Time, distance, calories, etc. I've been setting it for distance. So at intervals there's a voice (you have the choice of a woman's voice or a man's voice!) that tells you how far you've ran. It's really helpful for gaging your route. Yesterday, I gaged my 3 mile route (which I've never ran before) perfectly! I finished the 3 miles a block from my house!
The first time I ran all the way around Greenlake without stopping I was surprised by Lance Armstrong! After I stopped, a man's voice came on my iPod and I was soooooo confused. "Hi! This is Lance Armstrong and I would like to congratulate you on your best workout yet!" Pretty cool, huh? But I have not heard from Lance again.....
The Nike + iPod is supercool, but like I said, not cheap...The sensor kit is about $30.00. It's probably the shoes and iPod that's going to set you back. My Nike + runners were $120.00. And since I'm taking running somewhat seriously, I bought two pairs! Ugh. But it still beats running on a treadmill or around a track to just keep track of distance. If you like Nike shoes and have an iPod nano, I say definately get the Nike + !
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Training Run 2. It Didn't Rain!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Location: The Streets of MLT
Distance: 3.03 miles
Time: 33:05
Pace: 10:54 min/mile
Tonight I ran around my neighborhood. This is only the 2nd time I've done this. I've lived in MLT for about 7 years now and all I can really say is I sleep in this town. There is nothing here. Just mostly houses. I'm just grateful that it didn't rain. I still don't know what it's like to run in the rain.
It's funny how my perception of distance has changed since I started running. Places use to seem so far away, but lately I've been thinking to myself, "I can totally run there!"
Places that are less than 3 miles away that I should run to:
Work (in order to work) 1.5 miles
Costco (to get a Polish and Coke) 2.82 miles
Baskin Robbins (for a single scoop of cookies 'n' cream) 2.57 miles
MLT Albertsons (for some fried chicken) 2.11
MLT 7-Eleven (for a cherry slurpee) 1.01 mile
Hosoonyi's (for some soon doo boo) 2.39 miles
and while I'm at Hosoonyi's I might as well stop next door at Yunnie's and get an extra sweet Thai ice tea with tapioca.
mmmmmm.........I think I'm hungry. I just called Hosoonyi's and ordered takeout! But I'll be driving there.
Location: The Streets of MLT
Distance: 3.03 miles
Time: 33:05
Pace: 10:54 min/mile
Tonight I ran around my neighborhood. This is only the 2nd time I've done this. I've lived in MLT for about 7 years now and all I can really say is I sleep in this town. There is nothing here. Just mostly houses. I'm just grateful that it didn't rain. I still don't know what it's like to run in the rain.
It's funny how my perception of distance has changed since I started running. Places use to seem so far away, but lately I've been thinking to myself, "I can totally run there!"
Places that are less than 3 miles away that I should run to:
Work (in order to work) 1.5 miles
Costco (to get a Polish and Coke) 2.82 miles
Baskin Robbins (for a single scoop of cookies 'n' cream) 2.57 miles
MLT Albertsons (for some fried chicken) 2.11
MLT 7-Eleven (for a cherry slurpee) 1.01 mile
Hosoonyi's (for some soon doo boo) 2.39 miles
and while I'm at Hosoonyi's I might as well stop next door at Yunnie's and get an extra sweet Thai ice tea with tapioca.
mmmmmm.........I think I'm hungry. I just called Hosoonyi's and ordered takeout! But I'll be driving there.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
14 Weeks To Go! Training Run 1.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Location: Treadmill, Lynnwood 24 Hour Fitness
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 35:01
Pace: 11:23 min/mile
It's been about a month since I've really ran. I went on vacation for a couple weeks. And I guess I just got busy with other things. I'm surprised that I was even able to finish 3 miles today. I just took my slow sweet time.
Tonight's pace is still under my half marathon goal though. Here's my goal:
13.1 miles in 2 hours and 30 minutes. That is about an 11:30 min/mile.
Basically I'm following the half training calendar from www.marathonrookie.com. It's a ten week train, but I decided to get a head start. I'm planning on running thru the first four weeks two times each before moving onto the next week.
Week - Mon - Tue - Wed - Thu - Fri - Sat - Sun - Total
1 ---------3-----Rest----3------3---Rest----4----Rest---13
2 ---------3-----Rest--- 4------3---Rest----5----Rest---15
3 ---------3-----Rest----4------3---Rest----6----Rest---16
4 ---------3-----Res-----5------3---Rest----8----Rest---19
5 ---------3-----Rest----5------3---Rest---10---Rest----21
6 ---------4-----Rest----5------4---Rest---11---Rest----24
7 ---------4-----Rest----6------4---Rest---12---Rest----26
8 ---------4-----Rest----5------4---Rest----9----Rest----22
9 ---------3-----Rest----4------3---Rest----8----Rest----18
10 -------3-----Rest----3---Walk--Rest--13.1--Rest----21.1
I got a late start on my run today. I didn't leave work until 5:30pm. I called my friend Matt who said that he would run with me. He changed his mind. He was boggled that I would even want to run in the run. He promised to run with me on Wednesday, but we'll see.....
I ended up not even running in the rain. I started to change and realized that I didn't have any pants for running that would fit me and would also keep me dry. I only had cotton pants or sweat pants. And I've learned that in running, cotton is not good friend to keep on you. So I threw on some sweat pants and decided to make a quick stop at The Sports Authority.
I couldn't find any pants that fit or were cheap enough for my taste at The Sports Authority. I did find a couple shirts on clearance. I then moved on to Joe's. I didn't find any pants there, but I did find gloves, an overshirt for cold weather running, headband/ear cover thing and a beanie that looks really funky on me. Since I still could find any pants, I moved onto Alderwood mall. I stopped at Nordstroms. Too expensive. Macy's, just as expensive. There was a New Balance store. I found pants on clearance!
By this time it was 8:30pm. I decided to just run at the gym since I was practically there anyways. But here was my mistake. I didn't change out of my sweat pants. By the time I was done with my 3 miles, my butt was so sweaty that I felt like I peed in my pants. Do not run long distances in sweat pants.
Location: Treadmill, Lynnwood 24 Hour Fitness
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 35:01
Pace: 11:23 min/mile
It's been about a month since I've really ran. I went on vacation for a couple weeks. And I guess I just got busy with other things. I'm surprised that I was even able to finish 3 miles today. I just took my slow sweet time.
Tonight's pace is still under my half marathon goal though. Here's my goal:
13.1 miles in 2 hours and 30 minutes. That is about an 11:30 min/mile.
Basically I'm following the half training calendar from www.marathonrookie.com. It's a ten week train, but I decided to get a head start. I'm planning on running thru the first four weeks two times each before moving onto the next week.
Week - Mon - Tue - Wed - Thu - Fri - Sat - Sun - Total
1 ---------3-----Rest----3------3---Rest----4----Rest---13
2 ---------3-----Rest--- 4------3---Rest----5----Rest---15
3 ---------3-----Rest----4------3---Rest----6----Rest---16
4 ---------3-----Res-----5------3---Rest----8----Rest---19
5 ---------3-----Rest----5------3---Rest---10---Rest----21
6 ---------4-----Rest----5------4---Rest---11---Rest----24
7 ---------4-----Rest----6------4---Rest---12---Rest----26
8 ---------4-----Rest----5------4---Rest----9----Rest----22
9 ---------3-----Rest----4------3---Rest----8----Rest----18
10 -------3-----Rest----3---Walk--Rest--13.1--Rest----21.1
I got a late start on my run today. I didn't leave work until 5:30pm. I called my friend Matt who said that he would run with me. He changed his mind. He was boggled that I would even want to run in the run. He promised to run with me on Wednesday, but we'll see.....
I ended up not even running in the rain. I started to change and realized that I didn't have any pants for running that would fit me and would also keep me dry. I only had cotton pants or sweat pants. And I've learned that in running, cotton is not good friend to keep on you. So I threw on some sweat pants and decided to make a quick stop at The Sports Authority.
I couldn't find any pants that fit or were cheap enough for my taste at The Sports Authority. I did find a couple shirts on clearance. I then moved on to Joe's. I didn't find any pants there, but I did find gloves, an overshirt for cold weather running, headband/ear cover thing and a beanie that looks really funky on me. Since I still could find any pants, I moved onto Alderwood mall. I stopped at Nordstroms. Too expensive. Macy's, just as expensive. There was a New Balance store. I found pants on clearance!
By this time it was 8:30pm. I decided to just run at the gym since I was practically there anyways. But here was my mistake. I didn't change out of my sweat pants. By the time I was done with my 3 miles, my butt was so sweaty that I felt like I peed in my pants. Do not run long distances in sweat pants.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Witness a Miracle: Judy Completes Her First Half Marathon!
2008 has been a year of many firsts for me. One of those being running. Major, major accomplishment for me. I've never been good at running. Running was never on my list of lifetime to dos. I started running in March and the first time I ran half a mile (without stopping), I thought I was going to die. I swear, I thought my lungs were going to pop. Ugh.
And look at me now. Six months later and I'm still running! Not running very fast, but I'm running! I've ran in quite a few events in the last six months and I plan on doing my first half marathon this November 30, 2008. The Seattle Half Marathon (http://www.seattlemarathon.org/site3.aspx). This just goes to prove that if you just put your mind to it, you can do it!
So why did I start running? I wanted to get into shape for one. Or get back into shape. Back to skinny, scrawny Judy. And I really needed something to keep me pre-occupied. 2007 ended horribly and traumatically for me and I just felt like running away. Well I knew running away wasn't a realistic option so I turned to just plain old running.
My sister had been running for a year or two already off and on. So I decided to join her. I knew it was going to be a challenge. And I do love challenges. Another nice suprise about all this running is all the time I'm spending with my sister. I think that this is really the first interest that we've done together. I'm not as fast as her, but my finishing time is slowly creeping up next to hers. I'm really curious to see how we're going to do for our first half marathon. We've never done such a long distance before.
I wanted to document my training leading up to this first half marathon of mine and I thought it might be fun for others to take a peek into what goes on in this strange head of mine. So enjoy! And please feel free to comment. And any running advice will be much appreciated!
And look at me now. Six months later and I'm still running! Not running very fast, but I'm running! I've ran in quite a few events in the last six months and I plan on doing my first half marathon this November 30, 2008. The Seattle Half Marathon (http://www.seattlemarathon.org/site3.aspx). This just goes to prove that if you just put your mind to it, you can do it!
So why did I start running? I wanted to get into shape for one. Or get back into shape. Back to skinny, scrawny Judy. And I really needed something to keep me pre-occupied. 2007 ended horribly and traumatically for me and I just felt like running away. Well I knew running away wasn't a realistic option so I turned to just plain old running.
My sister had been running for a year or two already off and on. So I decided to join her. I knew it was going to be a challenge. And I do love challenges. Another nice suprise about all this running is all the time I'm spending with my sister. I think that this is really the first interest that we've done together. I'm not as fast as her, but my finishing time is slowly creeping up next to hers. I'm really curious to see how we're going to do for our first half marathon. We've never done such a long distance before.
I wanted to document my training leading up to this first half marathon of mine and I thought it might be fun for others to take a peek into what goes on in this strange head of mine. So enjoy! And please feel free to comment. And any running advice will be much appreciated!
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