Google doesn't have all the answers

I woke up early to run and saw that quote on a church sign.  I love running early in the morning, when I do manage to successfully haul my butt out of bed. It feels like you get the freshest air.

I ran 2.5 miles today, up and over Chestnut St, which I haven't run in years, since the mileage isn't that big. But it was a nice quiet street and a good morning for a run.

Update: I won the weekly Biggest Loser weigh in! I have officially lost 16 pounds since the start of the year. WOO HOO!

Knees up

My knees felt like they were bleeding internally. So I rested.

I get to.

I get to run everyday. I'm lucky. Even when it feels sticky and hot, I remind myself that I get to run. And I smile and the run feels good.
I ran 1.5 miles today.

300 Big Ones

I ran 300 miles YTD. This feels pretty good, I didn't really think about any other milestones when I made this resolution except to do a min of 1 mile a day. But I have run farther than that. I think this means I deserve a running skirt. Because I am a runner.

I ran 3 miles today.

Short work

I ran 3 miles this morning, much better than yesterday. I did the hills with no much problem and finished fairly strong. I am trying to focus on making each mile count, not just collecting junk miles to add up.

1 crummy mile

I have a lot of turmoil at work today and I ate poorly last night. So its no surprise that my run today was awful. I knew it when my feet hit the sidewalk that it was going to be a struggle. Feeling heavy legged, tired, pain in my teeth.
So I just did 1 mile. Save the knees for an early morning run tomorrow, thats today's motto.

Knee pain

One more day of rest to get my knees to stop yelling at me. They really don't hurt while I'm running, its when I stop, but I imagine there is some kind of exercise I should be doing to strengthen something. Maybe hill repeats?

Slow down

I tried to run slower today and just did 1.5 miles. I did notice that after only 6 months, these miles are getting much easier and faster. I think its looking like a good weekend to try the 6 -mile uphill Adams, I haven't run that loop since the Police 10K 2 years ago. We'll see if I can rally someone to run it with me.

Pain in the knee

Now my other knee hurts. I rested today and plan to run 3-ish nice and slow tomorrow.

Numbers Girl

I've always been a numbers girl. Not that I can quickly do math in my head, but I love the way numbers feel when you notice them. When I was younger, a mere lass in my 20s, smaller numbers were more intimidating. Three miles seemed far, Five miles was practically a marathon. 80 minutes was a rugby game but that didn't seem the same as 8 miles.
As I watched 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 go past my feet today on the football field, it didn't seem so bad to be climbing them, but once I stopped counting (and breathing) I remembered why it was called "Suicides".
I ran 2 miles today (not including 2 suicides).
2 more down...

3 and humid

Since it was Father's day, I skipped the morning run in favor of making bacon-egg-and-cheese sandwiches for the handsome father of my children. Which meant I ran in the afternoon. With the humidity. But it went pretty well.
I ran 3 miles today.

Chatterbox

I went for 4 hilly miles today with my fellow pony-tailed runner neighbor. We've run before several times and its nice to have someone to chat with while you push it. We went pretty fast, and still managed a conversation so it was a good pace. A great way to greet the weekend.
 13 miles till 300.

Morning riser

Jeff worked from home this morning, so I dragged myself out of bed around 6 and did a little run, testing the knee. It felt fine while I was running. I was thirsty though, so I didn't stay out for too long.

I ran 1.5 miles today.

Mileage note: I have run 283 miles so far this year. I'd like to hit an even 300 by the end of the month, so I have to fire up the legs. 11 days left and 17 miles to go.

Get crackin'

Went to the chiro. He said something slightly disturbing about how my miniscus might be sliding around.
I decided another day of rest was in order.

Knee wall

My left knee has been hurting. Its the usual pinch when I walk around. I'm going to rest today and try to get in to see the chiro tomorrow.

Spinning the wheels

Went to the gym and tried to build some motivation. I ran 1 mile, and then did the bike for a while. Nothing exciting.

165 Down!

I noticed on my countdown clock today that there are 200 more days left in the year. Who woulda thought I'd make it almost to halfway? Not me!

I ran 2.5 miles today.

Run, rest. Repeat, Repeat, etc.

Did intervals at the track today, for 8 repeats.
Run 1 min, jog (or walk) 1 min.
Tried to run closer to 8:30 miles. I was all out sprinting in the beginning, but managed to pull it in for the last half. Its tricky to feel pace, I'm not good at it.

Rain run

Did 3 miles in the rain. Up and over Eli Whitney. Pretty good on the hills, just a little bored with the whole thing, plus it was raining.

Legs of lead

Did 1.5 at work. Sucking wind.

Dodgy day

I did 1.5 miles at work today, trying to dodge storms. it was successful, it not just a little humid.
Need to tack on some serious mileage this weekend, this week has been very slow.

Rainy day

I tried to get up in the morning and run, but instead I laid in bed and thought about how I should get up and run.
I ran after work, in the rain. 2 miles. Felt crappy the whole time.

round and round

I ran 2.5 miles at the track today. Boring, but speedy!

Gym Monday

Almost bailed, but dragged my sorry legs to Pilates. Now my shoulders are sorry!

I did 1.5 miles today at work too.

This is getting ridiculous

Didn't run today. It was humid and rainy when I woke up and then we invited friends over in the afternoon.

Off-road

I went over to Jen's and we ran 4 miles, including 2 miles off-road on the Robinson Memorial. It was humid as a group shower, but it was so nice to be off the pavement. It was a good day to be out and about.

Big ugly dinner

Did 1 mile after dinner. Not fun.

Quick! Before it rains!

Did 1.5 at lunch today. Had to pick up the pace b/c thunderstorms were rolling in. Feeling fine after intervals.

Big girl pants

I was worried that the motivation to keep running was slipping away. Determined to put on my big-girl panties and take charge, I IM'd with my friend Leslie today, and she told me all about this fancy new workout.

Are you ready? Intervals! Duh.

I ran over to the track and sprinted for 1 minute and then jogged for 1 minute for a total of 8 repeats.

When I was sprinting, my garmin said I was close to 7.5 minute miles! Who knew I could turn the legs over that fast?

I then jogged a mile for this new-fangled idea of a cool-down.
I ran 3 miles today.

Lazy ass

June is not starting exactly the way I'd like.

I did nothing today.