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Three Things Thursday

  1. I hate the cold.
  2. I hate the ice.
  3. I hate the wind.

Now that that’s clear.  I need to decide if I am running the half on Apr 23, sign up and increase my weekly mileage.

Monday, I didn’t feel like getting up early but played tennis after work. No miles!
Tuesday, I ran 3 miles outside before work dancing over the ice patches and played tennis after work.
Wednesday, I didn’t feel like getting up early but planned to run after work.

BUT I couldn’t move forward, the wind was so strong.  I went to yoga instead. No miles!

The yoga class was GREAT!! I felt so good afterwards but when I back out to my car (parked by the curb on a 4 lane street), someone had knocked the side mirror off my car!!!! My hubby took it for an estimate – almost $600 to fix.  Ouch!

Today when I got up, it was -4 with the wind chill and there was a light coating of snow on the ground.  Off to the gym I went to run 4 miles on the treadmill.

To make matters worse, they predict rain for  the weekend (My long run of 9 miles is scheduled!!) I think I’d rather be cold than wet for hours 😦  HELP!!

Happy Running!

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Hakuna Matata

“It means no worries
For the rest of your days
It’s our problem-free philosophy”

Wouldn’t that be nice??

My worry-free week:


Monday & Tuesday I worked for Examsoft providing tech support to those students taking the NYS Bar exam on their laptops. That meant getting up at 5:30 am (even on my day off) and sitting all day.  No worries since I was NOT taking the bar exam!!

Tuesday after work, I rushed to my tennis contract.  4 of us have a clinic for an hour and then play doubles.  Again no worries, the tennis was just for fun!

 

Wednesday morning, it was 0 degrees outside.  No worry – I headed to the gym to run on the treadmill and I got to watch Fairly Legal on my iPod Touch.

 

After work Wedsnesday, I went to Beginning Yoga with 2 friends.  Although no one seemed to be beginners, it was more relaxing than Runners Yoga.

After yoga,  we went out for coffee and dessert – even more enjoyable than the yoga!

Tonight I am going to see The Lion King with some friends.  I had always wanted to see it on Broadway and can’t wait!!

First we’re going out to dinner to Cornell’s  – it’s famous for Italian cuisine – MMMM! And I’m not worried because I’ll run it off tomorrow morning!

Happy Running! Hakuna Matata!!!

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What causes a”Runner’s High”?

According to this recent NYTimes article, studies showed that exercise causes increased levels of endocannabinoid in the bloodstream, inducing a euphoria similar to the high experienced by marijuana users.

Unfortunately, I’ve never felt this way DURING a run but I always feel this way AFTER a run. I feel relaxed.  I feel happy. I want to run again.

I never regret a run I’ve taken even those on the treadmill, even those in the extreme cold temps and especially not those in the very warm weather.

So this week:

 Wed am it was cold so I went to the gym and ran 3.5 miles on the treadmill.  Yesterday I slept in and ran 4 miles outside after work.  It was almost 40 degrees so I left off the hats & gloves.  YAY!

Today, I brought shorts with me. It’s only February but it’s supposed to be: 

I hope it stays warm. Wish me luck!

Tomorrow it’s going to get cold again – 20’s and 50 mi wind gusts!!! 😦  😦

Happy Running! Enjoy your runner’s high!

 

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Random Tuesday

  • Valentine’s Day has come and gone.  Financially we are not doing so great so I told my hubby to get me JUST a card and NO Gifts!  Tough love because I love GIFTS.   I got him a cute card & some chocolate (He loves candy!!).  He got me a card & a stuffed teddy bear with candy (I gave him the candy.)  It’s the thought that counts!! Unfortunately he’s hates shopping & I always have to tell him what to get me (like a Garmin for Christmas, etc.) Next year, I’ll tell him to get me a Starbucks gift card instead of candy!!
Nike Air Max 95 Valentines Day 2008

What do you think of these?

  • I’m running smart.  I keep hearing about running injuries and I don’t want it to be me!  I’m no spring chicken!  Since my foot is not great…I am NOT running on days that I play tennis.  I will run on the treadmill 3 times before work or outside after work (when I have nothing scheduled) Wed, Thurs & Friday.  I will then do my long run on Sunday outside. When I don’t play tennis on Mon and/or Tuesday, I will run and then take Friday off and do my long run on Saturday.  That’s the plan!

  • Yesterday it was 52 degrees outside in the morning.  Today it is 12 degrees!!  Crazy weather!  I hope the worst of the winter is over and the snow melts! I can’t wait for SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Happy Running!

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Punxsutawney Phil, Are You Nuts?

Punxsutawney Phil gives his annual Groundhog Day weather forecast today for the  125th time.

Considering the huge winter storm on the East Coast, I doubt he will see his shadow. I guess spring temperatures are just around the corner!! Ha! Ha!

Well, I’m snowed in!

Where I work closed yesterday at 2pm and won’t open till tomorrow.

I went to the gym yesterday before work – I couldn’t run in the snowstorm (well, I could if I were crazy). I ran 3 miles on the treadmill (watched a new show – Fairly Legal).

There was a sign on the door that the gym would be closed today.  With 2 more feet of snow coming, I knew I would not be able to run outside today.

So last night, I went back to the gym and ran 3 miles (watching another episode of Fairly Legal).

I went to the gym TWICE IN ONE DAY!!

Happy Running!

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February is Almost Here! Will the Snow Ever End?

January Recap:

My goal was to run 50 miles and a Half Marathon. I ran 72 miles and a Half Marathon!!!!! WooHoo!
 

February Goals:

 

  • 60 miles (combo of outside & treadmill)
  • 4 mi race
  • Follow Half Marathon training schedule

 

Please warm up and stop snowing!! I can’t run in this!!!!!!!!!

 Happy Runnng!

 

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One Week Later…

Sun, Jan 23

Sun, Jan 16

The pictures tell it all!!!

I haven’t run all week.  I got back late Wed. eve.  Too tired to get up Thurs, it snowed 5 in Fri am.  Thurs eve, I had signed up for a Garmin class at Fleet Feet & Fri eve, I played Mah Jongg.

Yesterday, it was freezing but I had no excuse so I dragged myself to the gym and ran 3 sweaty slow miles while watching the latest episode of The Good Wife.

Today although, it was 10 degrees and below 0 with the wind chill, I got dressed  with a multitude of layers and planned to run a race at UAlbany, the HMRRC Winter Series #4.  I was hoping to see fellow blogger  AJH who was running there. I got dressed and went into the garage and saw that my car was gone.  My stepson’s car had died & my husband lent him his truck and so my husband went to play tennis & took mine!!!  Sorry AJH!

Since I was dressed and ready to run, I went out in my neighborhood and ran 3 miles.  No sidewalks and the roads were not heavily traveled on so it was quite slippery.  Maybe I need to buy Yak Trax.  Anyway, I tried to run in the middle of road where there were tire tracks, however every time a car came, I had to stop & move off the road into several inches of snow. I didn’t fall and even with all the stopping, it was still faster and more enjoyable than the treadmill.

Happy Running!

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Wednesday Winnings and Woes

The Good News:  I won another giveaway!!! Two pairs of socks from AJH.  I love socks!!!

My husband arrived in Florida on Monday where it is sunny and almost 80.  Here in the NE, we are having a BIG snowstorm. Luckily my neighbors have promised to plow out my driveway. We may have a foot by the end of the day!!!

I played tennis last nite – 1 1/2 hours and no foot pain!!! (Can I run in tennis sneakers!?)

The Bad News: I ran my tapering 3 miles on the treadmill yesterday morning with my loose, barely tied new sneakers & my right foot STILL hurts.  It stops hurting when I stop running so……….

Do I skip my last 3 mile run and rest my foot till Sunday?? Or do I follow my training plan (3 miles tomorrow) and grin and bear it??

Happy Running!  4 Days till….

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Monday Goals

Last week Update:

 My goal was 19 miles and I ran 19,5  miles!!

This week’s schedule:

Mon – dinner w/friend
Tues – tennis
Wed – dentist
Thurs – help a friend
Fri – fly to Florida
Sat – pick up race packet, pasta party

This week’s running:

Tues– 3 miles before work
Thurs – 3  miles before work
Sun: HALF MARATHON!!

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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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!