Just about Zero

Question: How many times did I RUN since my last 1/2 marathon? ... ... ...
Answer: ZERO

I did go weightlifting once and I walked twice. So, your 9 miles is the big winner of the week! I am shooting for 16 miles this Saturday, July 3, and I'm definitely switching my weightlifting to Tuesday. Thursday doesn't give me enough time to recoup... :( Flabby says what the hell is THAT jiggly thing? Oh, my tricep. Right... And that disgusting thing... Oh, my ab. Yes indeedy. Good thing I can't actually SEE my ass....

Sunday, 28 June

This week I ran a whopping two times, and unfortunately I didn't get my 16 miles in:

Wednesday: 2 Miles (over 20 Min)
Sunday: 1 Hour 50 Minutes (14.5 km = 9 miles)

Three Weeks in One

It's been three weeks since I've managed to post. How pathetic is that? I can't even remember what I ran when. I know that I did run a 12.5 miler at some point between the Madison 1/2 and the Fort one. Maybe June 5th? Otherwise, all my runs were 3-5 miles. Maybe 3 times a week? I have absolutely no idea!

June 19th was the Fort Atkinson 1/2 marathon, and it went MUCH better. It was hot-- 80-something degrees and fairly humid. But I was able to keep up my 5 minutes/1 minute for essentially all of it. For some reason I seem to really crash and burn at mile 9. I get horrible cramps and really struggle. Fortunately this time I got a major shot of adrenaline at mile 10 and finished up really well. The next two miles were probably 2 of my most comfortable.

I have to laugh because my time was exactly the same I think: 3:02. I guess I don't seem to be able to hurry. But i actually enjoyed most of the run and should be ready for a try at 16 miles either this weekend or next weekend for sure.

See, that's the difference-- I don't think I push as hard as you do, Lisa. I'm a 1/2 hour slower. It's the only way I can finish when I'm running by myself. I think I'm lazy....

Sunday, June 20

Three times this week, but mostly shortish ones. :(

Monday- 2 Miles (19:20)
Saturday- 2 Miles (with LOTS of walking - 27 Minutes)
Sunday- two exercise sessions- one morning hike of 1 Hour, 30 Minutes; one evening jog of 1 Hour (7.7 km = 4.8 miles)

Sunday, June 13

One Run Only!

I took a whole week off after my half marathon, ran only once this week, intended to do a long one, but sputtered out after only half an hour! And I was walking lots too! I hate to admit it, but I'm still hurting from my half marathon. Emms, I don't know how you're running a second one so close to your first one! Kudos to you!

Next week I'm going to try to do 2 -3 short/easy ones... then a long one on Saturday or Sunday. Even if I have to add lots of walking, I really need to get some more miles under my belt.

Oh well, here it is:

Sunday: 30 Minutes (3.55 km = 2.2 miles... about a 15-minute mile pace)

Sunday, 6 June (A Kick in the Butt, Just What I Needed)

This week I only ran twice, but one of them was my half marathon. I learned a lot from the half marathon, namely the importance of putting in the miles each week, even if they're not fast, even if they're mainly walked. Interesting that I hit my wall big time exactly at the 10 Mile mark, about the extent of my long runs to this point. Amy, I don't know how you finished your Madison 1/2 Marathon! I had ideal conditions- just below 60 degrees, overcast (only a light drizzle at the very end), and no winds... and I still STRUGGLED! I am very satisfied that I completed it now... and I think this will be the kick in the seat I needed to put some longer run/walks into my weeks.

Tuesday, 1 June: 62 Minutes (7.7 km = 4.8 miles)

Saturday, 5 June: 2 hours, 28 minutes (21 km = 13 miles)

The embassy runners- 5K with blue numbers, Half Marathon with Red.

Cassie got interviewed before the start!

Starting Line

The Road Runners (Embassy Kids Running Group)
After Finishing the 5K

My Long Approach to the Finish
(But at least they hadn't closed the finish yet!)

My Awesome Bib Number

Sunday, 30 May

Another "ick" week of only one run:

Tuesday, 25 May: 60 Minutes (8.45 Km = 5.2 miles)

Sad, sad, sad...

Sunday, 23 May

Well, a bit better than last week: 3 runs (but all little ones).

Wednesday, 19 May: 32 Minutes (5K)
Saturday, 22 May: 40 Minute Road Run (ISU Loop)
Sunday, 23 May: 40 Minutes (4.67 Km = 2. 9 miles)

A Tiny (Itty Bitty) Bit of Redemption

I found out today that they ended up closing down the marathon course four hours into the race Sunday due to the extreme heat. So, I wasn't as wimpy as I sounded... it really was dangerously hot out there! I'm raring to go for a second shot at a better run on a cooler day, though....