"What a great race! The hills were mild enough not to be a struggle but rolling enough to keep the course interesting. Great participants, a wonderful atmosphere and a FUN finish line. I plan to try to do it every year!!" - MeganStanish
THAT'S CRAP! LIE! LIE! LIE! LIE! LIE! LIE! LIE!!!! Hahahaha well, about the hill part :-p
I found this post on Active.com about the Big Pumpkin Run. Let me tell you, my thighs hurt so bad, it is very painful to walk. I never have been to a race where while I was running my butt hurt! She must be like a full time runner or something :-) I had Jeremy Vlog one of those hills and I heard people say it was the first hill that about blew it for them on their time. Jeremy after the second hill had to walk. So, I'm just say'n.....Cuz he can run 5 miles without stopping.
I got up to run 10 miles but I couldn't do all 10 I simply could not because of daylight or the lack of it and time. The 1/2 Marathon is on a Sunday so I've been trying to run the long runs on Sunday's. Well, its so dark in the morning I wait till its light but it doesn't give much time till church starts. Next week is Daylight Savings Time. I think whoever thought of that was smart but people gotta run in the Morning...Ok!! :-) Oh ya. Um. I was out there all by myself for over a mile and a guy (who looked creepy) just walked out of the bushes, scared me. Um, I debated about leaving because I had a bad feeling, maybe just because he startled me. He was a bird watcher however, next week, I'm running with mace, period. No matter who's out there I won't feel creeped out, I'll be pack'n!
So, this was my thought. If I count Sat. as hill/speed day and today and a casual 5 miles then I can rest tomorrow cuz my legs are killing me then try the long day on Tue. I just want to be able to run without stopping on race day and also not to be out there for hours on end!
Boling Park
5 Miles
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
October 30th 2010 Running Blog
"Next year, I'm coming back, I'm going to be fit and I'm gonna wear a Costume!" - Toni McAlister
Yes! I did it! I'm more fit and I came back in a costume!! On the back of the cape is a Superwoman logo and it blinks!! haha Fun, Fun, Fun Day!! I'm very happy too because last time I got 49:49 and this time I got 32:18!! That is my best PR EVER!!! This day is very victorious and FUN!!
This is what I looked like last year at this same time, same place but I'm not the same!!
We had so much fun! Jeremy did it with me and we did it with another couple Justin and April Brown :-) Afterwards we had Minces (a yogurt bar) YUMMY!! Burts of flavor in your mouth!!
While I was running it was hard because it had alot of gradual hills! I've never run a race or distance and had my butt hurt! Today was so much fun, later Jeremy and I went out to eat with another couple....can you tell we were kid less today?? haha He improved on his time by about a minute :-)
Today, I think I saw for myself, I've been processing it...I'm a different person....
Pumpkin Run
3.1 Miles
Friday, October 29, 2010
October 29th 2010 Running Blog
"An event with the word shuffle, trot, or romp in the name is very likely to be accommodation to newbies, costumed runners, and the occasional not-so-serious runner. This is also true of races with seasonal words like Turkey, Santa, or jingle bells." - Runners World
Ok so tomorrow is race day! I'm doing the Pumpkin Run haha :-) I picked up my bib # and I'm pretty set to go! I'm so excited because I did this race last year. It was my very first 5K and really what sparked me wanting to run 5Ks all the time! Anyways, it was really fun! It was raining, thundering, windy and people were out there in costumes!! I thought these people are crazy! I smile just thinking about it. Anyways, tomorrow is going to be very fun! Jeremy's going to do it with me and I invited some friends so, we'll all be doing this together :-)
Through the business of the day, I was distracted, cold and tired and skipped running. No drama just didn't.
Didn't run
Ok so tomorrow is race day! I'm doing the Pumpkin Run haha :-) I picked up my bib # and I'm pretty set to go! I'm so excited because I did this race last year. It was my very first 5K and really what sparked me wanting to run 5Ks all the time! Anyways, it was really fun! It was raining, thundering, windy and people were out there in costumes!! I thought these people are crazy! I smile just thinking about it. Anyways, tomorrow is going to be very fun! Jeremy's going to do it with me and I invited some friends so, we'll all be doing this together :-)
Through the business of the day, I was distracted, cold and tired and skipped running. No drama just didn't.
Didn't run
Thursday, October 28, 2010
October 28th 2010 Running Blog
"When I think about running, it feels like the best 45-minute investment I make in a day. It's enjoyable, it makes me feel better, and it's probably paying dividends way into the future. Running is a really easy choice." - John Fixx, son of running legend Jim Fixx
You know, as great as October has been...I can't wait for it to be OVER!!
But I have really cool news!! Doing that bike took about 90% of the pain in my knee away. I've been feeling that for WEEKS! I was really shocked! I can't believe it! I couldn't stretch it fully out with out having pain....wow. I need to spend more time at the gym toning more parts of my body.
I didn't get to run today :-( had a bunch of "teenage drama" to deal with....anyways, when its all said and done, it'll be done! But I have to hold my breathe for a few days! More on this story later....
Didn't run
You know, as great as October has been...I can't wait for it to be OVER!!
But I have really cool news!! Doing that bike took about 90% of the pain in my knee away. I've been feeling that for WEEKS! I was really shocked! I can't believe it! I couldn't stretch it fully out with out having pain....wow. I need to spend more time at the gym toning more parts of my body.
I didn't get to run today :-( had a bunch of "teenage drama" to deal with....anyways, when its all said and done, it'll be done! But I have to hold my breathe for a few days! More on this story later....
Didn't run
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
October 27th 2010 Running Blog
"We train every day of the year under all conditions… A junior once asked me, “What would we do if there was an earthquake and the epicenter was right here?” My answer was, “Then we would run right down to the middle of the Earth!" – Maria Moniz Pereira (coach of 1984 marathon gold medalist Carlos Lopez)
That being said......because of the weather I didn't run haha I went to the Y instead ;-) I did run there on a treadmill, we all know how much I love that :-p but I also spent time on the bike, it actually felt good around my knee. My knee has been hurting really bad. Not when I run but when I rest. Like, I'll sit or rest and when I go to stand up it is soooo painful!! So, we'll see if the bike helped or made it worse or nothing.
XTraining
Treadmill
Bike
That being said......because of the weather I didn't run haha I went to the Y instead ;-) I did run there on a treadmill, we all know how much I love that :-p but I also spent time on the bike, it actually felt good around my knee. My knee has been hurting really bad. Not when I run but when I rest. Like, I'll sit or rest and when I go to stand up it is soooo painful!! So, we'll see if the bike helped or made it worse or nothing.
XTraining
Treadmill
Bike
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
October 26th Running Blog
"I don't know if I'm running or swimming its so humid" - Janet Jordan
HUMID
Aaahhh the life of a runner :-) It was good, I wished my run was more fluid not as choppy but I didn't sleep all night, coughing. But I was out there, Kailah was with me.
Kailahs Awards Banquet for xcountry is tonight. Its tough though cuz Meghans Championship is at the same time and Jeremy can't get there cuz of work and I'll be with Kailah....oh well, Since these sports are from the same place, I wish they didn't schedule things to happen like this.
I'm hoping even if I walk to run a long day tomorrow!! Please!!
Boling Park
5 Miles
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