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June Recap

What happened in June?

  • doctor visits came to an end
  • PT visits came to a end
  • walking frequency has slowed
  • biking has almost been non-existant  – only once
  • almost every weekend was spent on Lake George (4 out of 5)

    same chair – different island each weekend

  • several books read

    another ya trilogy – like Hunger Games

  • running has increased –  46 miles this month…yea!

 

running on one of the many bike paths

  • Racing has begun – two 5K races …whoo hoo!

    are you tired of this pic yet?

Things can only get better…

What’s planned for July?

  • tennis
  • more running
  • faster running
  • longer runs
  • another 5K race
  • more boatimg
  • more reading

Happy Running!  Anything exciting planned for July?

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Six months


Report Card

Each year I look at my yearly goals at the halfway point.

However, as you know, I had to re-write my goals after I got hurt.

  1. Run 3-4 times a week ALL YEAR (use the treadmill when it is too cold or slippery or raining outside) Follow doctor’s orders and stay off ankle until allowed, go to PT and do the recommended exercises, and start to run when & as often as recommended. Yes, for the most part (I may have run a little sooner than allowed.)
  2. Continue fitting in tennis and yoga at least once a week (as cross-training) Same as above, start tennis & yoga when allowed, join a gym to do crosstraining/machines to stay fit. NOPE, not yet.
  3. Finish my 5K races under 30 minutes and not stress about a PR (though getting one would be super!) Run a 5k race before the end of the year, if I am able to run several, get faster with each one. Yes, 2 5ks so far & the 2nd was faster than the first.
  4. Get an Age Group award
  5. Run a 10K race
  6. Run a 10 mile race
  7. Run at least one half marathon 4.  Start to train for a half marathon in 2013. Not yet but I registered for one on March 17, 2013 & I plan to start training in Dec.
  8. Run at least 12 races (one per month, if possible)
  9. Run a race in another state
  10. 5. Run a NEW race. Yes, Stride4Stride 5K was new.
  11. 6. Listen to my body and slow down when necessary (In other words, do not get re-injured…) Yes, so far.
  12. 7. Continue blogging regularly (to keep track of miles, as a motivator, to meet new runners…) Yes, definitely.
  13. 8. Volunteer at a race. Not yet, but I did spectate.
  14. 9. Bring a cell phone whenever I go running alone. Yes.

I think I am doing pretty well, considering.  So I am going to add 3 more goals:

10. Run a 10 K race.
11.  Finish a 5K race under 30 minutes.
12. Run 12 races.

Six months:

from here

 

to here

Happy Running!  How is your year going?  Did you set goals?

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Un-Race #2

I say “un-race” because I was not planning to run a 5k “race” until September. I try to remember than I am still healing.

So I ran the Freihofer’s Race (FRW) and survived. My running has been less than stellar since then so I decided to sign up for another 5k. (I like to race and I can just call it a “training run.”)

This race is being held where I like to run – the Corning Bike Trail. 

after my run here on June 16

It is fairly flat.  However, unlike the FRW, I plan to run (not walk).  Of course, I will walk if I have to especially since it may be warm!

Goals:

  • run most of it
  • finish faster than the FRW (35:39)
  • enjoy it

Happy Running!  Ever sign up for a race as a training run?

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Getting Back into Running


When I was running regularly (pre-broken ankle), I managed to fit in running 4 times a week, tennis, mah jongg, yoga, friends, family, WORK….  In other words, I could be busy as a bee and still find time to run!!

How?

Every Monday, I used to post my week’s schedule and my running schedule.  I also included an update on the previous week. Writing down a schedule kept me accountable.  Then I started just posting a review of the previous week.

So it seems that running isn’t happening without a schedule.  I can’t seem to find the time.

After my surprise 5k on Saturday, you would think this would be a big running week.  NOT!

Sunday, I went to NYC with my friends.  Monday & Tuesday, I had a bad cold and could only manage 40 min on the exercise bike.  Wednesday I had to go to PT (at least I got 1.5 miles on the treadmill done). Thursday, I had a farewell dinner to go to.  Friday I played mah jongg.  Today I have to set up stuff at work and then we’re probably going up to the lake.   UGH!!!

Yes, I am still recovering but that’s no excuse.  If I can run a 5k race, I can squeeze in 3-4 miles at some point in my day.

So next week, I will start a schedule with the goal of running regularly (and slowly adding mileage and speed).

Happy Running!  Do you schedule your runs?

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So Now What or 4 Races Thursday

What do you do when you’ve accomplished all your June goals on June 2?

  • Run/Walk a 5k in less than 45 min. – did FRW in 35:39
  • Run a mile in less than 12 min/mile – all 3 miles in FRW were less 12 min/mi
  • Run 3 miles (with few walk breaks) – Did FRW with only 2 water walk breaks
  • Sign up for a 5k- ran the FRW 5K

NEW GOALS:

  • Run more 5Ks!
  • Run faster!
  • Run stronger!

4 Possible 5k races:

 

July 21, 2012

or

at the Great Escape, Lake George
July 21, 2012

Aug 25, 2012


Happy Running! What summer races do you have planned?

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Why Do You Run?

Since today is National Running Day, it seems like a good time to think about why I run?  I think it became even clearer to me when I couldn’t run.

I RUN…

  • because it makes me feel good
  • because it makes me feel healthy
  • because it makes me feel active
  • because it gives me time to be alone
  • because it gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment
  • because it makes me feel young
  • because it makes my day start better
  • because it makes a bad day end better
  • because it helps me  enjoy the fresh air and the scenery
  • because I have met awesome people who are runners
  • to inspire others to become runners
  • so that I can eat more ice cream and desserts
  • so I can listen to music I like as loud as I like
  • as fast or slow as I want
  • until I feel like stopping
  • wherever I choose
  • alone or with thousands of others
  • to support a cause
  • to get a medal
  • to a get a tech shirt
  • because I can

It is raining and I have a cold but I hope to at least run on the treadmill at PT today.

Happy National Running Day!  Why do you run?

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Hopping and Racing


I found out at PT why I am having trouble running.  I cannot hop!

Of course, I can hop on my good foot but I can’t on the other.  As a result, I can only push off on one foot and I am sorta dragging the other … so my running is slow, painful and awkward.

I was told to keep trying to hop.

I know it will come because there was a time when I couldn’t stand and couldn’t walk and couldn’t run.

So when I can hop, I think I will be able to race.

Speaking of racing, tomorrow is one of my favorite races.

Hopefully, it will not rain as predicted.   The SRMs are planning a group photo.  Many of the recent SRM marathoners will be cheering.

SRMs in 2011

Obviously, I cannot race it but I am doing it anyway.

Goals:

  • Walk fast and finish in under an hour
  • Run some and finish under 45 minutes
  • Have fun

Happy Running!  Are you racing this weekend?

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My Favorite Month Has Ended…

May was a pretty good month:

went on my tennis vacation to Florida

turned 59 on 5-9

got to visit with my Russian friend Anna

started boating on Lake George

did a lot of biking

ran my first mile

Here were my May Goals:

  • Continue PT 1-2x per week. Yes, except when on vacation.
  • Do exercises on my own, as well 1-2x per day. Yes, but not a diligently as before.
  • Use exercise bike and/or treadmill at work on days with no PT. Yes, when raining bcause I have been walking outside.
  • Go biking outdoors 1-2x per week. Yes and everyday when on vacation.
  • Go for walks outside. Yes, everyday at lunch.
  • Run outside (at least a few steps or maybe on a track.) Yes, one mile on dirt/sand 4 times so far
  • Hit a few tennis balls (maybe practice serving or volleying) Yes, while on vacation.
  • STAY POSITIVE!! Trying but it is tough!

So I think I’ve met all my goals in recent months so it’s time to switch things up.

June Goals:

  • Run/Walk a 5k in less than 45 min.
  • Run a mile in less than 12 min/mile
  • Run 3 miles (with few walk breaks)
  • Sign up for a 5k

How’s that for optimism?

Happy Running!  How did you do in May?

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Yay, It’s May!

April has ended…still no tennis or racing but things are improving.

I met ALL my Goals! (See below.)

April Goals:

  • Continue PT 1-2x per week. Check. 2x/week
  • Do exercises on my own, as well 1-2x per day. Check. 2x/day
  • Use exercise bike and/or treadmill at work everyday. Check.
  • Go biking outdoors 1-2x per week. Check.
  • Lose that limp. Check. Well, almost. I can still feel it but not evident to others.
  • Run (on the treadmill) at least a few steps. Check.  I can do a 2 min run, 1 min walk for 20 min.

my new BFF

As you know, May is my favorite month.  I have a lot of fun things planned even if they do not include racing.  I even have some new goals.

May Goals:

  • Continue PT 1-2x per week.
  • Do exercises on my own, as well 1-2x per day.
  • Use exercise bike and/or treadmill at work on days with no PT.
  • Go biking outdoors 1-2x per week.
  • Go for walks outside.
  • Run outside (at least a few steps or maybe on a track.)
  • Hit a few tennis balls (maybe practice serving or volleying)
  • STAY POSITIVE!!

    Welcome, May!

 

Happy Running!  Any exciting goals for May?

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Goals

March Goals:

  • Continue PT. CHECK! 2x/wk
  • Do exercises on my own, as well. CHECK! 2x/day
  • Start using exercise bike at work. CHECK! 1x/day
  • Walk with less of a limp. CHECK!
  • Lose that darn BOOT! CHECK! (didn’t really lose it, just don’t wear it!)
  • Burn those crutches! CHECK! (didn’t really burn them, just don’t need them!)

I am used to setting running goals – run faster, run longer, run more often…

So I set goals for March and never even looked at them.  I was just depressed about  not running.  But the good news is that I met ALL my March goals! 

That means that I should set goals for April (and even look at them after I post them.)

April Goals:

  • Continue PT 1-2x per week.
  • Do exercises on my own, as well 1-2x per day.
  • Use exercise bike and/or treadmill at work everyday
  • Go biking outdoors 1-2x per week.
  • Lose that limp.
  • Run (on the treadmill) at least a few steps.

    of running again

Happy Running!  Do you set goals?