Too much baking

I woke up early but not early enough for a run. I had baked goods to make for a party. I ended up totally skipping the run today, after lots of seafood, cake, and beer at the party.

I'm disappointed about this, but it seems like a fitting end to a crappy month of running. Time to get a new mindset for June. I'm disgusted with May.

Mill Rd

I did 3 miles today, going up Mill Rd from the East. I was a little tired and my legs were heavy but I plodded my way up the big hill without stopping. Didn't wear a watch, which might have helped with my mental state.

new baby fun

I did a quick 3 miler before I showered and scrubbed and went to meet my friends new baby girl. The run was ok, still feeling sluggish.

preparing for the long weekend

I did a 2 mile run today. Felt like crap- heavy legs, thirsty. Not the best way to start the long weekend.

Break in the weather

Although it was really nice today, I did 1 mile on the treadmill b/c Jeff was out with a work-dinner. Running inside sucks. I'm looking forward to a few long runs over the long weekend.

We must be a mile from the sun

I did 1 mile today, at lunch. Damn near melted in the lap around the building.

And now I remember why I am afraid of spinning

It was too hot for my thick blood to run outside, so I went to the gym.

I ran 1.5 miles doing sprints for 2 mins and jogging for 1 min.

Then I went into the spinning room for 10 mins and did hops and hills. My heart is still racing and I want to lie down.

I then moved to the stretching area where I did pikes, tucks, pushups and situps until the blondie I ate for lunch threatened to ooze out my skin.

Sometimes I just get so motivated to push it, I wish I could harness that energy all the time, I'd be a machine!

around and around

Went to the track last night to try speed work, but the big beechnut came with me, so it was a little run. I did 1 mile today, but actaully did the individual laps pretty quickly.

Mama has still got it!

I ended up running 4 miles tonight. I had planned to do some speed at the track, but then Jeff left a backpack that had my phone in it at friends' house, so I ran there to get it. On the way back, a car full of  boys honked at me.  This totally cancels out the time a truck yelled "Keep running fat ass".
I felt ok, it was humid, but it was nice to get out today.

Easy like Saturday morning

I did 3 miles this morning. It was ok, I ran slow and my achilles stopped talking after I warmed up. My legs felt heavy, but I also didn't have breakfast.

Rest

Achilles hurts, knee hurts. Taking the day off.

Slow ride

I did 2 miles today, but it was achy.

Drizzle

I ran 3 miles today in the rain. It wasn't the best run, but I think I'm starting out too fast, and then burning out. I just remembered that we are going to MN for the 4th of July and there is usually a race nearby around that time. Time to sign up and get a new goal.

Getting sick of it

I'm not going to lie. I'm about 40% through this resolution and I'm losing momentum. This is the "I just ran a race hangover" I usually get, but I had hoped htis resolution would keep me running.

Maybe a run with no watch or ipod is called for.

I did 1.5 miles today.

Going thru the motions

I think I'm getting sick of Pilates. I had to drag myself to the class tonight. I had an easy mile on the treadmill. I eased my achilles into it with a slow half-mile and then did a fast half-mile to finish.
The class was tough, so maybe I'm just not working hard enough?

Take it easy Sunday

My left achilles has been hurting, it feels tight for the first mile or so and it hurts when I go down stairs. Strange. I did 1 mile today.

Spring sprung

It was a gorgeous Spring morning. Clear skies,. puddles from last nights thrunderstorm to jump over, a nice wind.

I did 3 miles today.

TGIF

I did I mile, even though I had a head cold.

Walkabout

Did 1.5 miles today at lunch. it was beautiful!

Just get out there

I'm in a funk about running right now. This always happens. I sit back and admire how much work I've done while I watch said hard work slip away. I need a new race and a realistic goal. I don't have time to train for another half, not this year. I need to find a series of 5Ks and try to increase my pace.

I ran 2 miles today.

Hill. Repeat

To change it up, I went back to O'Neill Drive and ran the hills.

I ran 2 miles.

Back in the gym Monday

Ran 1 mile and then went to Pilates. It felt good to do the class again.

fire up those walking sticks

I did 1 mile today. I had to get the legs going again, before it was too late.

Rained out

I could not get motivated to run today. I have no defense. Sheer laziness.

Resting a little bit

I ran 1.5  miles today.

teamwork

I won the biggest loser contest at work. And celebrated with some Doritos.

But I ran 3 miles with my running-buddy. It wasn't great- abs sore, legs tired. Related to the Doritos? Maybe.

recovery

Did 1 annoying mile today to recover.
My hip flexors are tight. I need to make a concerted effort to go to Pilates this week.

Its all in your head

I thought I was getting so good. That I was stronger than I'd ever been. Then I looked back at old race results and realized all along I'd been able to run under 10 minute miles.

Maybe its time to raise the bar. Can I get to 9 minute miles?

I ran 2.5 miles today, and did the first mile in a 9:30 pace. Its not going to be easy, but I bet I can do it with a little effort.

Respect the run with rest

I rested today to reward my shins for the fast run.

I saw it on the internet, so it must be true

I am getting faster. I ran the Westborough Spring Festival 5K today and felt pretty good about it. I ran strong and it was up Eli Whitney, which is a nasty big hill. I walked for a few seconds twice up the hill but I pounded it home on the downhill.

Official time: 30:48. 9:55 pace.

Doing math

I did some math yesterday. Specifically, Addition. I ran 203 miles in the first 4 months of the year. Two-Hundred-Three. That seems like a lot to me and I'm happy about it. Mostly I'm impressed that I'm hanging onto this resolution like I mean it.

I ran 1 mile today, tomorrow is a race.