11.06.2009

October Running Review

I thought I would review October's running so that I could remember what happened.

  • At the beginning of October, I could run two miles in a row and by the end I had run four miles.
  • I also added a hill work out. It is really a challenge. It makes running on a flat course feel easy.
  • I ran my first 5K. It was not a competitive race, but I did it. My the end of the month I had taken two minutes off my time :) now around 39 minutes.
  • I started the month with a 13 minute mile--- SLOW. I finished the month able to run 2 miles at a 12 minute pace- 5MPH. :)
  • I almost gave up the idea of running after a difficult day of running and NOT seeing the scale move for two weeks. Then I decided to FIGHT TO THE DEATH and I started again after three days of rebellion against myself, and I know it was the right decision.
  • I used to walk to warm up and now I am jogging to warm up.
  • I started the month with shin splints. I found a lot of new stretches and now I have no pain. :)
  • I got new shoes, which are great. I recommend the Nike Free 5.0- a great shoe.
  • Tomorrow (Sunday) my dear friend Tiffany is running a half marathon. I will run a 10K (6 miles) to be there with her in spirit! She will finish 13.3 in the same time it will take me to run 6!
GOOD LUCK T! YOU CAN DO IT!

4 comments:

Unknown said...

I think you should write books. I think this blog could be a book one day!

The Somerville Four said...

I LOVE YOU!!! And I can't tell you how much it means to me to have you running with me in spirit. I will think of that the whole time tomorrow. xoxo!

Shauna said...

You're awesome!!! Let's train together and we'll run a 10k when you come home. Love you!! I'll have to get a pedometer so I can track my miles too.

Tundra Mom said...

I did it girls! Yay! Awesome. I think tracking your miles is a great idea Shauna. If i can run six T, you can do 13. Rock on!