I fell.
And I couldn’t get up.
Until I started getting e-mails . . . . “Where are you? What is going on? How is your training going? WHAT’S up with you?! Hello, hello?”
::snort::
Life got busy and I got lazy.
Let’s get down to it, shall we?
Training. I only have two long training runs left before the Eugene Women’s Half ~ 11 miles and 12 miles. Say what? I know, right? It’s like I’ve blinked and the training is over.
I thought it would be fun to compare my long training runs from last time to this time.
I shaved just shy of thirteen minutes off of my last seven mile training run.
I was able to shave over eleven minutes off of this run.
I don’t have anything to compare my nine mile training run to because last time I only made it 6.5 . . . that was my first DNF.
I had a brilliant idea for my nine miler.
::ahem::
I decided to stick close to home and run on our road. I told myself to think of it as three 3-milers. Easy, right?
First three miles. Done. No problem.
Second three miles I decided to listen to some tunes. Done. No problem.
Third three miles. Will? This? Torment? Never? End?!
::snort out loud::
I lost count of how many laps I did on our road.
Last Saturday, was my ten miler. I shaved six minutes and some change off of my last time. I was kind of bummed I didn’t shave more time off, but I walked a lot the last couple of miles and when I would run again my pace was slooooow.
I’ve really enjoyed my training this time around. I’m far more relaxed about it. I don’t have any kind of schedule posted on the fridge staring at me everyday. I haven’t changed my typical weekly workout or running routine expect for adding in the long run.
I know I’ll be nervous when I get to the start line on race day, but right now . . . I’m not nearly as afraid as I was the first time around.
Sooo, what’s new with you?
So glad you’re back! I’ve missed you! You’re doing GREAT! Just an FYI — Next week we finish our C25K training! After that we’re going to work on our mileage/time in preparation for our first 5K on September 23.
Look at y’all! That is awesome, Kristin! I hope you’re super proud of yourselves and everything you’ve accomplished. Did you ever think you would be where you are now? Doesn’t it feel great? I can’t wait to hear about your first 5K!
Oh! I so loved seeing your post today! Missed you….I’m more than guilt of not blogging since I haven’t posted since March…. Bleh. Illnesses rampant at our house the last couple of weeks and no running from me. I feel awful about that… Great runs! Cute Skirt!
Uh oh! I hope everyone is feeling better or will be soon. That’s always tough!
Yay! So glad you are back. And you are doing great! We are rooting you on sweet girl. You run a heck of a lot faster than me as it took me well over an hour to run 6 miles. LOL! Way to go!
Honestly, it doesn’t matter how long it takes you. You ran six miles! You MORE than lapped everyone still on the couch.
Great job! I’m training for my first 1/2 at the end of September. Nervous! But, ran a 10K last weekend and beat my last 10K time by 5 minutes!!
Whoot! That’s awesome! I have yet to run a 10K race, but I would love to eventually. How has your training been for your 1/2? I’m so excited for you!
YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
PS – is it bad that I haven’t started training yet for my 5k on September 1? It’s an 80s cover band run…I’m assuming that the music will propel me. : )
I have to agree. I think that 80s band is going to put some rocket fuel in your running shoes and you’re going to take off. ;D
wow…you’ve really advanced as a runner since your last training! not just with faster times…but with how you think about running too. it’s been great watching your transformation!
that means so much coming from you, Tamara!
I love the training compairisons! You are killing it girl!
I did a 15k that was three loops. And I thought the same thing “three miles three times, easy peasy!” But when I started the third loop I was tempted to cross the finish early with the 10kers! But I didn’t and finished. Who knew 3 miles could feel so long!
I know, right? Running is 90-95% mental. Sometimes the brain has the muscles . . . and sometimes it doesn’t. Ha!
You are amazing!!!!!! And inspriing every day!
Awww! Thank you!
Great job! You’re amazing, girl. Seriously.
I had to buy new shoes. I had to. My foot is so big that I actually bought a men’s size, but chickened out and sent them back. They look like men’s shoes. Sigh. I have a size 12 women’s on the way from roadrunner sports and my first 5K a week from Saturday…ACK! Tell me I can do this.
I’m getting so excited for you!!! You’re going to kill it. You’ve been running for so long. You’ve got this.
It is so neat to watch your progress, so proud of you.
Thank you, Kristen! I love following the Red Faced Runners blog. It’s inspiring!