My goal was to run for 40 minutes at the outset of this run. I got out about 12 minutes before my shin (not the shin splint side) cramped up to where i had to stop and hop. I turned around, ran through the cramp, and in about another quarter mile, it felt fine. I added some on the fly roads to my route and got to my forty minute goal.
Can't say I felt great or found the run pleasureful, but heck, I did it. 3rd time running in 6 days too. Trying my best to work through this rut. No one remind me about when the Caesar Rodney is or I might crumble! haha.
Run: Temperature was 38 degrees, and sunny AND VERY VERY WINDY.
4.21 Miles
40:27 Minutes - 9:37 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 26.05 Miles
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
1/28/2008 (Mon) - Run
Still struggling here. I got myself out the door much easier this time, but the run itself was difficult. Felt like I was pushing but my time was in the end disappointing, along with the leg pain! Is anyone out there playing the violin for me or what?
Hopefully I am getting back on track though...second time I ran this week.
Run: Temperature was 38 degrees, and sunny.
3.65 Miles
31:33 Minutes - 8:39 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 21.84 Miles
Hopefully I am getting back on track though...second time I ran this week.
Run: Temperature was 38 degrees, and sunny.
3.65 Miles
31:33 Minutes - 8:39 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 21.84 Miles
1/26/2008 (Sat) - Run
I have lost my motivation, I have lost my will to run. Running without pain seems a distant memory. Don't get me wrong, this is not a lot of pain, but for whatever reason I am letting it mess with my head. I really had to force myself out the door this Saturday afternoon. This last week I have been hampered by a chest cold and deep cough, after recovering from a minor illness last weekend. The time for whining though is over and I was hoping this short run would get me back on track...
Run: Temperature was 34 degrees, and cloudy.
1.5 Miles
12:06 Minutes - 8:04 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 21.84 Miles
Run: Temperature was 34 degrees, and cloudy.
1.5 Miles
12:06 Minutes - 8:04 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 21.84 Miles
Sunday, January 20, 2008
1/19/2008 (Sat) - Run
I finally, yes finally, got out for a run since last Thursday. It was awful, I didn't want to go for a run, and after about a half mile, I was ready to quite. But...I stuck with it and got a decent 3.30 mile run in. I am so far away from Caesar Rodney shape that it is sad. My shins are not getting better either, though running, if anything, seems to help them.
Run: Temperature was 36 degrees, and overcast.
3.30 Miles
27:36 Minutes - 8:22 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 16.69 Miles
Run: Temperature was 36 degrees, and overcast.
3.30 Miles
27:36 Minutes - 8:22 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 16.69 Miles
Thursday, January 10, 2008
1/10/2008 (Thi) - Run
This was my longest run since I took a shin splint break. I felt pretty good the whole time and though my shin still hurts while I am not running, it seems to bother me less when I am running. Glad I was able to get 3 runs in this week before our 4 night jaunt to Marco Island (and yes, my running shoes are packed)
33:33 Minutes - 8:11 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 13.39 Miles
Run: Temperature was 37 degrees, and sunny.
33:33 Minutes - 8:11 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 13.39 Miles
1/8/2008 (Tues) - Run
Its nice when its in the high 60's in December. Yeah, its nice, unless you are out running! The temp was a bit of a slowing factor, not to mention a lack of energy. Every day I run this route its like going into a boxing match with these hills, they win every time!
20:39 Minutes - 8:08 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 9.29 Miles
Run: Temperature was 66 degrees, and sunny.
20:39 Minutes - 8:08 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 9.29 Miles
Monday, January 7, 2008
1/6/2008 (Sun) - Exploratory Run with Dog
Sunday I was invited to run a double course (X-Country) by Jim over at Carpenter State Park. However, Jim decided he wasn't going to go. Once Natalia got done horseback riding, all 4 of us (me, nat, ryan, lucy) headed over. I was goign to run the old Cross country course (just not twice) and I wanted to take Lucy to see if she would keep up.
So I conjured up some old memories of high school cross country and ran the old course. It was great and Lucy was having a blast (until about mile 2.5). Running through the woods and those old trails really brought up some great memories of coaches pushing us, crowds cheering, one on one battles with other runners. Those were some good days!
Run: Temperature was 42 degrees, and sunny. It was getting dark though as it was about 4:30pm, the park was closing too!
29:00 Minutes - 9:21 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 6.75 Miles
In high school, I broke 18 on this course and came close to breaking 17! I have a ways to go!
1/4/2008 (Fri) - Run
Fridays run was not one that I wanted to do. I completely almost did not run. I was cold and tired and grouchy, but thanks to Natalia I went out anyway! I am glad I did, not because it was a great run, but I felt great after and glad for doing it.
Run: Temperature was 36 degrees, and sunny. It was getting dark though as it was about 4:30pm.
30:52 Minutes - 8:28 mile avg
Total Miles 2008: 3.65 Miles
Thursday, January 3, 2008
December Pictures Posted
Its been a while since posting pictures, but finally...i did it. These are all between Christmas and Thanksgiving. Also trying out picasa's embedded slide show feature:
If that doesn't work, here is the album link:
If that doesn't work, here is the album link:
 |
| December Pictures |
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
2007 Running Recap
2007, my New Years resolution last year was to become more fit and take better care of myself. I'd say I accomplished that through a new exercise routine. The waste on all of my jeans proves it (I think).
I have been keeping a running log since 1999. I ran the Caesar Rodney half marathon in year 2000 and also in year 2002. Yet in 2007 I have run the second most (recorded) miles in a year in my life.
Here are some stats:
Miles Run in 2007: 128.82
Hours Run in 2007: 17.97
Minute Per Mile Average in 2007: 8 minutes 17 Seconds
In 2002 I recorded approx 150 miles, a mark that would have easily been beaten this year had I not taken so much time off for my silly shins....Oh well, something to aim for next year!
I have been keeping a running log since 1999. I ran the Caesar Rodney half marathon in year 2000 and also in year 2002. Yet in 2007 I have run the second most (recorded) miles in a year in my life.
Here are some stats:
Miles Run in 2007: 128.82
Hours Run in 2007: 17.97
Minute Per Mile Average in 2007: 8 minutes 17 Seconds
In 2002 I recorded approx 150 miles, a mark that would have easily been beaten this year had I not taken so much time off for my silly shins....Oh well, something to aim for next year!
12/31/2007 (Mon) - Run
New years eve run! Thought I'd get some miles in before 2008! Long run and my lungs felt it! I thought I was moving much faster than it ended up. But it was a really nice run, definitely felt in a zone.
My shin hurts when I run, so I am thinking that the shoes are not my savior. I have not been in so much pain that I can't continue though. I am going to push through this and see what happens...
27:45 Minutes - 8:25 mile avg
Total Miles 2007: 128.82 Miles
My shin hurts when I run, so I am thinking that the shoes are not my savior. I have not been in so much pain that I can't continue though. I am going to push through this and see what happens...
Run: Temperature was 47 degrees, and sunny. It was getting dark though as it was about 4:30pm.
27:45 Minutes - 8:25 mile avg
Total Miles 2007: 128.82 Miles
12/28/2007 (Fri) - RUN
First time running in back to back days and it went pretty well, though I was pretty sore. My lower left leg is a bit of a mess it seems.
22:20 Minutes - 8:16 mile avg
Total Miles 2007: 125.52 Miles
Run: Temperature was 45 degrees, and cloudy.
22:20 Minutes - 8:16 mile avg
Total Miles 2007: 125.52 Miles
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
