Route: Rimmel to Hillview Loop
Distance: 6 miles
Weather: cloudy & gloomy with a brief episode of hail
Notes: I really felt lazy all day (didn't leave my bed until 1pm even!) and didn't think I would go running. I forced myself to put my running clothes on and "just do it" and of course, now I am so grateful and glad I went running. I also had a great run to boot--I made it up all of the hills without walking, and this was a very hilly run! Bug is now sitting in my lap as I write this, licking the salt off my arms :)
Thursday 5.07.09
Route: Hills & School Laps
Distance: 3 miles
Notes: I went for a hilly walk with Katie this morning and then ran 1.5 miles at school. I was planning on running when I got done with work at 4pm today, but I ended up staying until past 8pm, preparing for an interview I have coming up. I'm glad I did the extra work (I pray it pays off!), but I'm bummed I couldn't fit more miles in today.
Distance: 3 miles
Notes: I went for a hilly walk with Katie this morning and then ran 1.5 miles at school. I was planning on running when I got done with work at 4pm today, but I ended up staying until past 8pm, preparing for an interview I have coming up. I'm glad I did the extra work (I pray it pays off!), but I'm bummed I couldn't fit more miles in today.
Tuesday 5.05.09
Route: Orange St. Loop & Track Workout
Distance: 5 miles
Notes: I ran an easy 3 miles with Morgan this morning (but for some reason it didn't feel easy!). Then, after work, I did my second RWM track workout. It was hard! I've never really pushed myself when it comes to running, and I've been finding it difficult for me. I'm really glad I went, but I'm definitely pooped!
Distance: 5 miles
Notes: I ran an easy 3 miles with Morgan this morning (but for some reason it didn't feel easy!). Then, after work, I did my second RWM track workout. It was hard! I've never really pushed myself when it comes to running, and I've been finding it difficult for me. I'm really glad I went, but I'm definitely pooped!
Monday 5.04.09
Route: L&C Loop + Mt. Sentinel Fire Road Loop
Distance: 6 miles
Notes: The run felt great! I did the first 2 mile with Angie and her dog Maggy, and then did a 4 mile loop by myself. I ran up the same huge hill I did last week, only this time I made it the entire way and didn't have to stop or walk! It felt really good to know that I'm improving. I feel recovered from my crazy "lets-see-if-I-can-do-lunges-for-100-yards" experiment, and can now focus on running strong! Also, I officially signed up for the Portland Marathon---yipee!
Distance: 6 miles
Notes: The run felt great! I did the first 2 mile with Angie and her dog Maggy, and then did a 4 mile loop by myself. I ran up the same huge hill I did last week, only this time I made it the entire way and didn't have to stop or walk! It felt really good to know that I'm improving. I feel recovered from my crazy "lets-see-if-I-can-do-lunges-for-100-yards" experiment, and can now focus on running strong! Also, I officially signed up for the Portland Marathon---yipee!
Sunday 5.03.09
Cross-Training
Notes: Ryan and I attempted to hike to Fred Burr Resevoir in the Bitterroots, but we got turned back halfway by pouring rain and thunder. It was still fun to be out walking in the woods, and we ended up hiking 4 miles which felt good on my sore legs. (I will never do 100 yards of lunges again!!)
Notes: Ryan and I attempted to hike to Fred Burr Resevoir in the Bitterroots, but we got turned back halfway by pouring rain and thunder. It was still fun to be out walking in the woods, and we ended up hiking 4 miles which felt good on my sore legs. (I will never do 100 yards of lunges again!!)
Saturday 5.02.09
Rest Day
I actually really, really want to run today. I feel mentally energized, it is gorgeous out, and I'm super motivated. BUT my legs are super sore, and I'm planning on doing a 10 miler with friends tomorrow, so I know that the smart thing to do is take the day off from running and maybe do some walking instead.
Even though I've been miraculously lucky so far by never getting injured, that doesn't mean I should be stupid and tempt fate. I've had a good running week, especially since this is the first week that I've decided to become a "serious runner", and I want to ensure future good running weeks, so I need to listen to my body and rest today.
It will make me even more excited for my run tomorrow!
I actually really, really want to run today. I feel mentally energized, it is gorgeous out, and I'm super motivated. BUT my legs are super sore, and I'm planning on doing a 10 miler with friends tomorrow, so I know that the smart thing to do is take the day off from running and maybe do some walking instead.
Even though I've been miraculously lucky so far by never getting injured, that doesn't mean I should be stupid and tempt fate. I've had a good running week, especially since this is the first week that I've decided to become a "serious runner", and I want to ensure future good running weeks, so I need to listen to my body and rest today.
It will make me even more excited for my run tomorrow!
Friday 5.01.09
Route: Kim Williams Trail
Distance: 8 miles
Pace: 10:00
Weather: gorgeous & sunny
Notes: It was a great run today--8 miles felt easy and I really tried to focus on my new stride. I still had a lot of energy after the run, so I joined Katie and Birch on the track and while they did sprints I walked another mile. I'm feeling really proud and super excited about running right now!
Distance: 8 miles
Pace: 10:00
Weather: gorgeous & sunny
Notes: It was a great run today--8 miles felt easy and I really tried to focus on my new stride. I still had a lot of energy after the run, so I joined Katie and Birch on the track and while they did sprints I walked another mile. I'm feeling really proud and super excited about running right now!
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