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New Year, New Month, New Week

Recaps:

2010 – My goal was to run 300 miles and I ran 678.5 miles – Woo Hoo!
2011 – I have a lofty goal of 2011 miles – it’ll be fun trying!

December – My goal was 70 miles, a 5K race, half marathon training and I ran a month high total of 95 miles, ran two 5k races, hosted a giveaway, won 2 giveaways, and completed week 10 of  HM training – YAY!!

Last week – my goal was 24 miles and I ran 24 miles!!

This week’s schedule:
Mon – tennis
Tues – tennis
Wed – Mentor meeting
Thurs – ChiRunning workshop at FleetFeet
Fri – Mah Jongg
Sat – dinner & cards w/friends

This week’s running:
Wed– 3 miles 
Thurs – 4 miles 
Fri – 4  miles 
Sun – 8  miles

Weekly Running Goal = 19 miles
January  Monthly Running Goal = 50 miles, a half marathon

Yearly Running Goal = 1011 miles

Happy Running!

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It’s Over…Back to Work Tomorrow!!

Parties are over for awhile!

Last Wed, we had our annual tennis party – with lots of food, entertainment and a Chinese grab bag…(I got a martini glass & shaker.)

Thursday, I went out to dinner with a friend and then to play Mah Jongg.

Friday, I went out to lunch with friends and then for New Year’s Eve, we went out with some friends in Lake George – we had champagne, hors d’oeuvres, more champagne, dinner, danced and then more champagne…

I played tennis and danced Friday – that’s cross-training, right?

Yesterday was a recovery day. NO EXERCISE!!! My hubby & I went to the movies to see The King’s  Speech. It was really good!!! (I Love Colin Firth).  Then we went out to dinner.

Today was my last LONG run before my HM, my longest run EVER , my first run of 2011, and my first long run with my Garmin!!!

12 on 1-2! in 2:22 

 It was difficult but I survived— my feet hurt the whole time (I wasn’t wearing my Mizunos but my Saucony) – painful every step of the way.  It was almost 40 degrees and when the sun came out and the wind was at my back, I was warm and then when the sun went in and I was running into the wind, it was chilly.  I took it slow and whenever I was tired or running uphill, I walked.  It wasn’t about time, it was about stamina. I wanted to see if I ran/walked,  would I still be under 2:45.

I think I can do it!!

Feet don’t let me down now!!!

Update

 

 wk 1 – 18 miles – long run – 8
wk 2 – 21 miles – long run – 9
wk 3 – 11 miles – long run – 8 (strained quads)
wk 4 – 12 miles – long run – 3 (on vacation)
wk 5 – 18 miles – long run – 8.5
wk 6 – 21 miles – long run – 9
wk 7 – 21 miles – long run – 10 * (without stopping)
wk 8 – 22 miles – long run – 9 * (without stopping)
wk 9 – 23 miles – long run – 11
wk 10 – 24 miles – long run -12*
wk 11
wk 12

TWO  WEEKS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Running in 2011!

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Welcome 2011!


First, let’s look at my 2010 Running Goals:

  1. lower my 5K PR———YES! from 29:30 to 28:42 to 27:12
  2. run a 5k under 29 minutes——-YES! 4 times
  3. win my age group at least once——YES! on 11/11/10
  4. run new races——-YES! 11 out of 21 were new races
  5. run on the treadmill all winter (3x week)——YES! (unless I could run outside)
  6. run a longer distance on the treadmill (more than 2.75 mi)——– YES! up to 6 mi.
  7. motivate some of my friends to run————YES! 2 that started with me, stopped & are now running again
  8. increase the distance of my training runs (more than 3mi) at least once a week————– YES! 6-12 mi
  9. run at least 15 races———–YES! I ran 21 races
  10. run a 5k in another state (preferably Fla next fall)————–NO!!! but I signed up for a half in Florida in 2 weeks
  11. take more running pics—————— YES!  I took a photo at almost every race.
  12. keep track of how many miles I run this year————-YES! I counted  every run on this blog, dailymile.com & tickerfactory meter

SO 11 out of 12 ain’t bad!!!

And now my 2011 Running Goals:

  1. lower my 5K PR
  2. run 5ks under 28 minutes
  3. win my age group
  4. run new races
  5. run at least one race each month
  6. run 3-4 times a week ALL YEAR (use the treadmill when it is too cold or slippery or raining outside)
  7. run a longer race than 5k (4 mi, 5 mi or 10K)
  8. run a half marathon race
  9. run at least 15 races
  10. run  a race in another state
  11. volunteer at a race
  12. take running pics & post on FB & this blog
  13. keep track of how many miles I run this year

I don’t think they are too ambitious… many are similar to last year’s…some are brand new.

Happy Running! Good Luck setting your goals!

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2010 Running in Review

                2009——-2010

  • Jan – 0 mi——38 mi
  • Feb – 0 mi——44 mi
  • Mar – 0 mi——53 mi
  • Apr – 12 mi—–47 mi
  • May – 19 mi—-53 mi
  • Jun – 12 mi—–55 mi
  • July – 23 mi—-54 mi
  • Aug – 33 mi—-45.5 mi
  • Sept – 33 mi—-59.5 mi
  • Oct – 31 mi—–68.5 mi
  • Nov – 17 mi—-66 mi
  • Dec – 29 mi—–95  mi
               209 mi —– 678.5 mi

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    RACES

          2008—–2009—–2010

  • Jan – 0——0——-0
  • Feb – 0——0—— 0
  • Mar – 0 ——0——1
  • Apr – 1——-0—-  —1
  • May – 2——4——4
  • Jun – 1——–1——-3
  • July – 2——-0—–1
  • Aug – 1——–3——2
  • Sept – 3——-3——3
  • Oct – 3——–4——2
  • Nov – 0——-1——2
  • Dec – 0——-1——-2   

    •                 13——-17——21

    Yup, I’m running more!!!!! and I love it!

     
                     lst in AG

    Happy Running!  Happy New Year!

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    Tagged, Sorta

    I haven’t been personally tagged (I don’t have that many followers) so I’ve tagged myself.

    1. What are you most proud of accomplishing in 2010?

    Running wise – I’m most proud of  lowering my 5K time.   I’ve finished under 28 minutes!! (That’s 10 minutes faster than my lst in 2008.)  I also have run consistently all year – completing more than 600 miles.

    Non Running – My USTA 3.0 tennis team competed in State Sectionals.  I won my doubles match in the playoff and in the regionals (which was crucial to our team).

    2.  What are your goals for 2011?

     First I want to run a half  marathon!! I also want to run in different races in addition to lots of 5ks – 4mi, 5mi, 10k. Of course, I want to stay remain injury-free

    3.  What is your favorite race?

    There are several.  Our Towne Turkey Trot was one because it was a 5k PR – 27:12 and it was so unexpected!! Another favorite was the Freihofer Race for Women because I was part of a group of 1st time racers and it was so exciting to train with them and see them do the race. I also enjoyed the Silks & Satins 5K because I met fellow bloggert, AJH. Of course, I loved winning lst place in my age group at the Veteran’s Day 5k. Lastly, the Home Run 5k because I met Mary who I’ve raced with several times since and has become my biggest fan & she mine.

    4. What is your most embarrassing running moment?

    I’ve had no real embarrassing moments yet. There was only the Great Pumpkin 10K that didn’t happen because I got sick right before & ended up in the ER. It was going to be my first long distance race.

    Anyone who hasn’t been tagged, tag yourself.  I would love to hear your answers.

    Happy Running!  Do you have a lot of snow?

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    Monday Goals & I’m on Break!

    Recap of  last week:
    My weekly goal was 23 miles. I did   23 miles! Yay!
    I won a giveaway – an iPod Shuffle

    This week’s schedule: (off all week)
    Mon – tennis
    Tues – tennis
    Wed – tennis party
    Thurs – movie w/friend
    Fri – tennis, New year’s eve in LG
    Sat – New Year’s in LG

    Monday am - 14" snow

    This week’s running:
    Tues– 4 miles 
    Wed – 5 miles 
    Fri – 4  miles 
    Sun – 12 miles?? New Month & New Year!

    Weekly Running Goal = 25 miles
    December Monthly Running Goal = 70 miles, a 5k race, half marathon training schedule

    Yearly Running Goal = 300 miles ( I passed it, New Goal is 600 and I passed it too!!!!)

    Happy Running! Did you get any snow??

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    Why does it get harder?

    Two weeks ago, I ran 10 miles – my first non-stop long run.  It took me about 1 hr 50 minutes – 11 min pace.  It was sunny & 40 degrees. I felt great afterwards.

    Today, I went for a 11 mile run and it was horrible – it felt like 26.2!!! I was dragging… I felt like I would die!  It took me about 2 hrs 20 minutes…everything ached!! It was cloudy, 19 degrees & windy! I was wearing my new sneakers.

    What gives?

    My half marathon is in 3 weeks so that means 1 more long run and then taper.

    I know I can walk & finish the half but you have to complete it in 2:45 in order to get a finisher medal – that’s 12:35 pace.

    Today’s run won’t do!!

    On a brighter note:

    Christmas was good.  My hubby & I went to the movies Christmas Eve.  We saw True Grit – the remake was pretty good.

    True Grit

    I spent Christmas  morning with my mentee & her son exchanging gifts.

    Richard & his new race car set

    Then we went to Lake George in the afternoon. We had dinner, watched old movies, played pool…always a fun time!

     
    dinner with the lg gang

     
    me & my hubby

    Our gifts were supposed to be our trip to Florida – my hubby visiting his sister & me to Naples for the HM. But he didn’t listen, he got me:

    It’s the Garmin Forerunner 110.  If I were to get one, I would get the Forerunner 205 (or 305 or 405). He isn’t a runner and had no idea.  I’m going to return it.  It’s the thought that counts!!!

    Happy Running! Hope your Christmas was Merry!

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    Racing Advice

    Lesley from Racing It Off was recently a featured runner on Run, Courtney, Run’s blog.  This piece of advice will hopefully help me complete my first half marathon.

    She was asked: What is the best piece of running advice you ever received?

    She responded: If you don’t think you can go that far, then slow down.  With many of my friends that start, it seems they are sometimes afraid of being too slow.  Being able to maintain a 13 or 14 min/mile for 3 miles is way more satisfying ultimately than only being able to get through ½ mile at 11 or 12 min/mile..

    So today when I was running on the dreaded treadmill, every time, I wanted to quit, I just slowed it down for a while and then sped up and continued.  So it took me 50 minutes to run 4 miles…better than only 2 miles at a faster pace.

    Now I know that during a 5k race, this won’t happen.  I am too competitive.  But during my first Half Marathon, a distance that I don’t know if I can complete, I will run SLOW and walk OFTEN.  My pace won’t matter.  I WANT TO FINISH!!

    Finishing=Winning!

    On another note, today is my last day of work until Jan. 3, 2011!!! I am home blogging because we have a power failure won’t open til noon!!! YAY!!!

    I plan to run outside (if possible) and continue my Half Marathon training, play tennis, read, go to the movies, shop….(Pretend that I am retired!!!)

    Happy Running! Today is the last day for my giveaway!!!

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    Brain Exchange #23 & Monday Goals

    This week’s question:  Write a poem (any kind works) that sums up your 2010 year of racing. 

    Answer:

    There once was a runner named Darlene
         Who at every 5k race could be seen.
                Then she started to wonder
         If at longer runs she would blunder.
                So she signed up for a 10k
         But that day she did not feel ok.
    Give up, she did not
    And PRed at a Turkey Trot.
    Now her goal for 2011:
    Run a Half at age 57!!

    Recap of  last week:
    My weekly goal was 22 miles. I did   22 miles! Yay!
    I ran a 5K. (under 30 minutes!)

    This week’s schedule:
    Mon – tennis
    Tues – tennis
    Thurs – off from work
    Fri – off from work, tennis, mah jongg
    Sat – Xmas in LG

    This week’s running:
    Wed – 4 miles  after work
    Thurs – 4 miles
    Fri – 4 miles 
    Sun – 11 miles

    Weekly Running Goal = 23 miles
    December Monthly Running Goal = 70 miles, a 5k race, half marathon training schedule

    Yearly Running Goal = 300 miles ( I passed it, New Goal is 600 and I passed it too!!!!)

    Happy Running!

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    Gift & Card Exchange and Half Marathon Training Updates

    I got this charm in the mail.  I assume it’s from my secret buddy on Run with Jill’s Blogger Gift Exchange.  I don’t who it is…but a sincere THANK YOU.  I love it!!

    My secret buddy will get hers soon.  I promise to mail it tomorrow!!

    I mailed cards to my 3 matches in Finishing is Winning’s  Blogger Card Exchange.  So far, I have received one.

    Update:

    wk 1 – 18 miles – long run – 8
    wk 2 – 21 miles – long run – 9
    wk 3 – 11 miles – long run – 8 (strained quads)
    wk 4 – 12 miles – long run – 3 (on vacation)
    wk 5 – 18 miles – long run – 8.5
    wk 6 – 21 miles – long run – 9
    wk 7 – 21 miles – long run – 10 * (without stopping)
    wk 8 – 22 miles – long run – 9 * (without stopping)

    Today’s long run was after a 5k race last nite.  I was tired.  The first 4.5 were fine but then I was dragging & walked off and on during  the last 4.5.

    So……FOUR WEEKS TO GO!!! 

    Happy Running! Don’t forget my giveaway that ends 12/22!