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Month: May 2011

Things that scare me

Things that scare me

There are some things (fitness related) that I am scared to do. Or out of my comfort zone. Or …I figure if I put it out there, I will be able to face it and know that I need to overcome it. Swimming in the Deep – Even a 6ft deep pool scares me.  Weight training – Not scared of doing them, but scared of the soreness the day after (and the day after) and so I avoid it. Pushups…

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Revisiting 2011 Goals

Revisiting 2011 Goals

I think I should review my goals and plans every quarter.Goals Improve my 5k speed from 37min to under 36 by the end of the year. – I am sure I can break 36 if I ran a 5k today. I’ve been able to do mile repeats at 12:00 pace with minimal walking in between. So maybe its time to sign up for a 5k race! Get to 2:45-2:50 in a half marathon. – DONE ! I got a 2:48…

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The week in numbers

The week in numbers

23 Weeks to ChicagoSummary Mileage for the week – 12 miles Long run of 6.2 miles with GetFit Atlanta Daily Splits Monday: Walk on home treadmill for 1.6miles at 8pm Tuesday: Mile repeats at Gym treadmill for 3.75 miles at 8:30pm (1mile x 3 at 5.0/12:00mph) Wednesday: – Thursday: –         (The night of the Tornado and storms and camping in the basement) Friday: –          (Dressed to run in the evening, but the…

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