So far 2011 and the month of January has not started out exactly as I had planned, but I am sure that it will get better.
The first 3 days of the New Year were rest days. The first 2 because I needed those rest days, after pushing myself to hit my December goal of 100 miles, which I totally did! I rewarded myself with those 2 days of rest that week.
I had planned on getting right back to running on Monday, January 3rd, but after traveling back to Maryland the day before, we had a lot to do around the house. So, even though I didn't get my run in, I did get a lot accomplished around the house. We ended the night by watching a running movie called, "Spirit of the Marathon" on Netflix. Great movie! Want to know what it is like to run a marathon without actually doing so, watch this movie.
January 4, 2011
5 Mile Run
Finally! First run of the New Year! And a great first run of the New Year! I just did a quick 5 miles around the neighborhood. I felt really good today. It took me a while to get out the door and get it done, but finally zapped that zero and got some miles in! Pace felt pretty good. I feel like I have my stride and everything is back to normal! :) One of my fastest 5 miles in a while. Felt awesome! The weather was amazing as well...43 degrees, no wind, and sunny. Average HR during run was 156. Average pace 9:13!
One goal this year is to run/walk 2,011 miles in 2011.
Total so far: 6/2011---with cool down walk today!
January 5, 2011
5 Mile Run
Since I ran pretty hard yesterday, I decided that today's run needed to be about a minute per mile slower, and I did that exactly! :) My running discipline is getting better and I can finally feel about how fast I am going per mile. I am excited for what this year can possibly hold for my running. Average HR for today's run 143. Nice, easy run today. Average pace 10:13!
January 6, 2011---Rest Day
January 7, 2011
5 Mile Run
Today's run actually went better than I thought it was going to. I figured I would average about a 10:15 to a 10:30 pace, but I will definitely take the under 10 minute a mile pace for today's run...9:46! I was a little tired the first mile or so, but after that I felt pretty good, and was able to pick up my pace a little for the last 2 miles. A much better run than I was expecting for today. Average heart rate for the run was 153.
I wish cars would learn how to stop at stop signs, instead of blowing right through them when someone is trying to run across the street. I even slowed down, pretty much to a walk, because the driver didn't even see me or want to stop. I was not very happy that he almost hit me! Last time I checked, runners were pedestrians too! I just can't believe how people drive around here. That is why I love running at Quiet Waters Park or on the WB&A Trail....no cars! ;)
Other than almost getting hit...it was a good run!
January 8, 2010
5 Mile Run
Today's run was pretty good, but a little too windy out there for my liking. The DH and I ran the first lap together and called it our anniversary run, as today makes 11 years married for us, and 15 years together! It was nice to run with the DH again, even if it was only for part of it.
The wind picked up the second lap around, but I continued through it. It seemed like the wind was always in my face no matter which way I ran. Oh well...it was still a good run and now we can go out and enjoy our anniversary dinner! :)
Oh, and didn't almost get hit today, so that was a plus! ;)
Average HR was 149 for the run. Average pace 10:10!
Total 2011 miles---24/2011
January 9, 2011---Rest Day
No workout for me today. :( I am taking an extra rest day this week, as I woke up feeling a little run down. Heavy chest and a little bit of a sore throat. I can always tell when I have worked a day in a school. There is always so much sickness going around. Hope the extra day of rest will help, since I am working tomorrow as well. Drinking some Airborne now! Have a great day everyone!
January 10, 2011
5 Mile Run
After work I went to the gym and was lucky enough to get a treadmill right away. Wow! You can definitely tell that it is a new year and people have once again set that New Year's Resolution. :) The gym was packed! If I wouldn't of had to work, I would have probably just done my run outside, but by the time I get out of work it leaves me less than an hour before it gets dark and cold. I really didn't feel like running outside today, which for me is not the norm because I would rather run outside. However, today I still wasn't feeling much better, in fact, I am feeling worse, but really wanted to get a run in. So...I did....even though I know I really shouldn't have. I wanted to get the run in, sick or not, because I might not be running tomorrow, if we get the snow they are calling for. Here in MD we never know if they are right or not until it either hits us or it doesn't. :)
Anyway...I did a 5 mile run at a 10:00 minute a mile pace. Then walked for only a half mile, so someone else could use the treadmill. The first mile or so I felt horrible...sick-wise, but run-wise the run felt great and even though I am sick I am still glad I did it.
I kept the treadmill at 1 percent grade incline the whole time, so it wasn't overly tough, but still a good workout. I upped the pace to 9:40 for the last .3 miles, so I could get off sooner because people were waiting. Average HR 152!
Good workout, despite not feeling well! And that zero is ZAPPED! :)
Quick half mile (4.0 most of the time) cool down walk.
Total 2011 miles---29.5/2011
January 11, 2011---Rest Day
Rest day today....as I am still not feeling well. I even called out of work today, which I never do. Just got out of bed at 1pm and when to bed at 10pm last night. Feeling a little better, but not much. Possibly a rest day tomorrow too, depending on how I feel.
January 12, 2011---Rest Day
Another rest day...I really wanted to workout today, but still not feeling 100%. I am feeling better, but probably should give it one more day before hitting the gym! It is hard, but I know it is probably best! :)
January 13, 2011---Rest Day
Yet another rest day and no running again today! :( Horrible cough, which is not conducive to running. Might have to break down and go to the doctors tomorrow. Another day of rest and relaxation, and all I want to do is get out of this house! On the plus side...I am able to read some of my running books and magazines. When I can't run, I read about it! It helps to keep me motivated! :)
So, even though this month and year has not started out as well as I had imagined, I am still hopeful that this will be a great year of running. There is still a lot of time left in the year!
I am hoping to be able to run, even if it is at a slower pace, tomorrow! I am feeling better now that I got some medicine in me earlier today, and got some more sleep. I took a quick nap, which turned into 4 hours! I guess I needed the rest!
Here is to hoping for a run tomorrow!
Thanks for reading and continuing to follow our journey!
