A little something to make me see the positive side of things. I’m feeling bloated, I gained 3 lbs in 3 days and can’t seem to stop eating all of a sudden! Hopefully this should make me get back on track. Should be titled – After & Before 2009 – 180/185 lbs. Size 14/16. 6 months after my 2nd Baby. I started running 6 months after this photo was taken. 2011 – 145 lbs. Size 6/8. The “rolls” have gone…
After yesterday’s Peachtree Road Race (the largest 10k), I realized that a race (or a run) is all about my point of view. POV1It was hot. 82F when I started at 8:18am.It was humid. 90%+.It had hills. Cardiac hill after mile 3 and 2 more hills after that (which we usually forget about).I was feeling the heat. I found breathing a bit laborious in places and had to drink water to calm it down. It is said that your pace goes…
6 months into 2011 already! Time to take a look back at what I have accomplished so far. PRs 5k PR at Resolution Run on 1/1 (in pouring rain) in 37:07 @ 11:58. Last year’s time – 41:41 Half Marathon PR at the Publix GA Half Marathon in 2hrs 49min @ 12:45. Las Year’s time – 3hrs 9min. (Have not run a 10k to see my progress) Race Goals for the reminder of the year 5k in under 35 minutes…
Chicago will be my first Marathon. Being my first, it will be a special event for me. And of course I want to share my special event with the husband and kidlets. What’s the big deal to think about then? Lodging in Chicago is super $$$$. If I travel alone, even though I will be flying, I can share the room with someone. If we go together, atleast $1200 in lodging + parking (4-5 nights instead of 3 nights shared)….
Summary Total Mileage: 21 miles Long Run: 8 miles with GFA Others: Swimming and Weights as XTrain Daily Splits M: 3 miles easy + 30DS T: 6.38 miles easy on a horribly hot humid day W: Swim Th: 45min/3.5miles of Tempo + Upper body Weights F: Swim S: 8.11 miles with GFA. Pushed myself at that distance @13:05 Su: – p90x Stretch Plan for next week M: 30DS + Interval Training with GFA/3miles easy (if it rains) T: 6 miles…
Summary Mileage : 13 miles (No long run) Long run: 5 miles (Mid week run) Other: Ab Ripper (second half) and p90x Stretch Daily Splits M: 4.86 miles easy T: – W: 3.18 miles easy Th: 3 miles Tempo, Ab Ripper X (Second Half) The tempo at 5mph/12:00 felt tough for some reason. I need to find my correct tempo pace. F: 600 yd swim. A very smooth swim after the first few minutes of panic. S: 2 miles (Didn’t…