Michelle's Running Blog

June 2010

Previous MonthRecent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesMichelle's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageWeek ViewYear View
Graph View
Next Month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20092010
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

Location:

Highlands Ranch,CO,USA

Member Since:

Dec 14, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I have run 5K throughout my life.  I just ran the Colder Boulder in 25:33 which is a PR for me.

I ran two half marathons this past summer and my fastest time was around 2:09:? (My chip had issues and I was given a gun time but not a chip time, but I know I finished under 2:10:00)

Short-Term Running Goals:

I want to run a marathon during the summer of 2010.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep running for fitness and fun.  I would like to improve my pace to comfortably average 30 seconds faster then I run now.

Personal:

I am married and have three children.  I enjoy friends, piano, singing, crafting, and organizing/cleaning my home.

Favorite Blogs:

Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Total Distance
39.10
Night Sleep Time: 99.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 99.00
Total Distance
3.00

I was tired and achy this morning and didn't feel like running at all.  I probably would have stayed in bed but my husband is gone for a few days so I won't be able to run.  I thought I better get a few miles in today.  I guess it is good I did but I am actually look forward to a few days of mandatory running break and sleeping in!  I think I will try to take my kids to the track tomorrow evening and get a few miles in.


Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
Comments(5)
Total Distance
2.50

Today's run started out well.  I had a little pain but was able to run through it quickly and it went away.  But after 2 miles, sharp pains came again.  I tried walking through and then running about 5 times but it just wasn't going away so I walked awhile to our community garden and watered the plants.  When I was done watering, I was able to run home with no problem.  How weird.  I wish I knew what caused the pain and how to get around it.  I still got my 45 minutes of movement in whether it is running or walking I have decided to just get out and cover as much ground as possible in 45 minutes.  I think I covered about 3.5 miles.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
Comments(4)
Total Distance
4.00

Today I walked the first .4 and then I was able to run 4 miles without any walking breaks or pain.  I am happy that I was able to stick it out for 4 miles.  I walked about .3 at the end so my total distance covered was 4.7.  I am starting to feel better now, but when I first finished the run I felt like I had just completed 10 miles, not 4.  

I asked my doctor about the pain I get while running.  He didn't seem too concerned and said to keep running but not when the pain is there.  He also said there isn't really anything to do about it except have the baby.  So, 11 more weeks of running pain, yeah!  Actually that is assuming I run for 11 more weeks.

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments(3)
Total Distance
0.00

I spent the day driving to the airport and Utah.  No exercise, but a nice rest day.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Add Comment
Total Distance
4.20

I felt great on this run!  I was able to run the whole way, and wasn't tired at all.  I think it helped to sleep in and run a bit later in the morning.

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments(2)
Total Distance
3.50

Today the run wasn't quite as easy.  I felt tired.  I ran the same loop but walked a few times.  Oh well, still good exercise.  I want my mom to come stay with me so I can run around 7 or 8 and not 6 in the morning.  It makes a difference to be rested and run instead of tired and run!

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments(2)
Total Distance
4.20

I did not want to run this morning.  I slept in so I felt like the day was already started and I wanted to get on with the day minus running.  However, I knew I would regret not running if I skipped it, so I headed out the door.  My plan was to run a shorter distance and get done quicker.  When I started running I felt pretty good and decided I might as well do the whole route and not wimp out.  I am excited I was able to run the whole 4.2 without any walking.  Now I am glad I did it and can get on with the day!

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments(3)
Total Distance
4.20

I ran with my dad this morning.  He took the day off of work and was able to run a little later in the morning.  We had a good run together.  I really enjoyed the company and running with my dad.  We usually go on a run together when we are visiting each other.  When he was in Denver last fall he couldn't keep up with all of the hills.  Since then he has upped his mileage and looked for hills to run so when he comes to Denver again he won't be humiliated.  I was glad I was able to run the whole way without pain!

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments(4)
Total Distance
0.00

I didn't run at all today because my husband, Ben, ran his first marathon!  We went to cheer him on around mile 21 and then saw him at the finish line.  He looked strong both times we saw him.  I think it was a pretty good marathon experience for him especially considering his low mileage training.  We don't have his chip time yet but estimating from the clock it should be about 3:45:?  I am really proud of him and glad that it is done with for awhile.  Now he just has to recover from being stiff all over.  Ben says he his sore, but it wasn't terribly difficult.

The first half of the race was in rain which is better then hot sun but caused more chaffing issues for a lot of people because of the water.  Ben's nipples chaffed and he had two blood spots on his shirt.  He was in good company with a lot of people who had blood spots from chaffed nipples.  

It is a little weird for me because I was supposed to run this race until I found out I was pregnant and changed plans.  It is nice to be able to walk around and not hobble around but bitter sweet that I didn't run it with him. 


Night Sleep Time: 6.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.50
Comments(5)
Total Distance
2.00

It isn't very fun to get back to normal life after a week off.  It was hard to get up with the alarm clock at 6:00 and get out the door.  When I first started the run I felt good but at mile one I really cramped up and started hurting so I walked about a mile and then ran another mile.  When I got home I also rode the bike for a half hour.  Running in Utah seemed a lot easier than here.   I think it is a lower elevation, comparatively flat ground, and I got extra sleep and didn't have to run so early.  I enjoyed last week's running, and already miss it.

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
Comments(5)
Total Distance
0.00

Woops, I wrote today's entry on Monday.  On Monday there was no running, we just drove home.  

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments(2)
Total Distance
2.50

This morning when I was getting dressed to go run I wondered if it was even worth getting up early to try and run anymore.  Sometimes I think I should just sleep in and forget about the running attempt.  I still covered a little over 3 miles and ran most of it but my ankles, and calves burned and my stomach pain/cramps are always there.  I think once I have the baby running will feel awesome.

Today when I was about a half mile from home I met another runner at an intersection.  She was in front of me just a bit and really running pretty slow.  Which says a lot if I say it was slow.  I knew I could pass her and my stomach wasn't in pain so I kicked it in and passed her but then I had to keep the pace up so I didn't look silly passing and then stopping.  I got a good little workout burst at the end and it was nice to run fast without pain.  Even thought I am slow and can't really compete with most people, show me a slow running and my competitive nature kicks in!

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00
Comments(4)
Total Distance
0.00

45 minutes on the bike.  I didn't run today because my husband left for work early so we could pick him up earlier and go to the water park at Elitch Gardens.  Elitch Gardens is an amusement park and water park that we bought season passes to this year.  We have been twice so far and our kids love it. 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Comments(2)
Total Distance
3.50

This morning I decided to drive to the track and do my running on the track.  I have had more success with running when I am on the track.  I was able to do the whole 3.5  without having to stop from pain.  It was nice and slow, really slow but I did it.  I might start driving to the track more often.  The downside is it takes more time.  I got home a little late and was only able to do 3.5.  If I didn't have to worry about getting home for kids, I would probably have ran another 1.5 but I had to get home.

Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50
Comments(3)
Total Distance
0.00

I didn't run today because we had a ton of yard work to do.  We spent 13 hours outside moving our existing fence 10 feet so it touched the sidewalk.  We used to have the sidewalk, then 10 feet of rock then our fence and yard.  What a waste of 10 feet, now our backyard is 10 feet bigger but it feels much bigger then that!  I was really sore and tired after the days work, a great day for no running.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Add Comment
Total Distance
2.50

This morning was wonderful.  My husband had a bit of extra time this morning because he had a meeting that was close by so he didn't have to drive into the office early.  We were able to sleep until 7:00 which felt great, then I went running and still had a bit of time with him when I got back.  I really like that extra hour of sleep! 

My run felt good, I am thinking maybe I need a rest day in between runs now.  I took the weekend off and I think that is partly why I felt great this morning.  I think I will ride the bike tomorrow and then run again on Wednesday.  Then maybe my ankles, calves and shins won't feel like they are on fire because they will have had a little break.

Night Sleep Time: 8.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.50
Comments(3)
Total Distance
0.00

45 minute bike ride

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00
Add Comment
Total Distance
3.00

This morning I walked to warm up a bit and when I got to the point to start my run there was a woman a little bit behind me.  I ran a bit faster pace to not let her pass me right away.  About a half mile later she pulled past me and said good morning.  She didn't run by really fast and watching her run barely in front of me I knew I could keep up with her.  So I kicked it in a tiny bit, caught up with her and asked if she minded if I ran with her.  It was nice to have someone to talk to and to push my pace a bit.  We ran pretty fast, I was surprised at how well I did.  When we neared the point where she was going to turn off, I was feeling really tired and glad we were done running together.  I slowed down after she left for just a bit and then walked home.  It was a good run, glad I went.

Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00
Comments(11)
Total Distance
39.10
Night Sleep Time: 99.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 99.00
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):
Recent Comments: