rarrrr... not a great run.. but one more down

Well.. I got out again today and did my course. It's the same as the last course I ran - although, I did NOT have my friendly Ipod or music, or Nike+ trainer to encourage me along or record anything!

I am proud to say that I remembered about where I ran before, I got in 8 cycles of run/walk - and did home to home in about 35 min! Including walking down a big hill and up a steep incline.

but no records or firm numbers to report.

My knee is feeling pretty good... but my other hip has started to bother me today... hum... let's just hope it's a fluke or something.

March17 T-Minus... this thing is coming up quick

I haven't run since Last post!! Life got busy, and finding time for basic tasks became difficult. I have to set this time aside and do this for myself.. but it's difficult when everyone else needs you for something, and a million things need to be accomplished - and I'm only one person.

So.. today - I worked out.
I did C25K Workout 1.3 AGAIN (this is the threepete). I did my workout OUTSIDE where the weather was a lovely 70!! Can you believe that.. in Michigan, In March! Although it was a weeeee bit breezy..lol

Workout Time 719pm
Distance 2.40 Miles
Time 39.50
Pace: 16'34
Calories 442


Not my best, not my worst. I am trying to work through a little knee pain, I had been wearing a brace - and didn't wear it today (forgot it when I took off out of the house)

today - I had my daughter with me, she rode her bike in circles around me while I walked and jogged. Jogging today felt so SLOOOOW.  I was moving and sweating - but I didn't feel like I got very far during each jogging episode.
Time to move onto the Week 2 Workouts. 
My daughter started her Girls on the Run program last week - and the event is the end of MAY!!! 

March 6th - First time running outdoors

So I ran outside today. It was cold, about 32 - but the sun was shinning and felt so warm from inside - I just knew I needed to be out  in the sun. It's good for the mood, it's good for the soul.
So While I had a little time - I put on a few layers, grabbed the Ipod and off I headed.
I had no idea "how far" I would get. I know where we like to walk in the summer - but have no actual idea of the distance.

My actual 30 min workout for C25K had me actually go 2.2 miles. I did miss a run or two today, as I repeated workout 1.3. Figuring I was entering a new environment - I didn't want to also lengthen my run today.  This run was NOT by any means flat ground, I had small inclines and declines, a pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks (that entered my path during a run phase - but due to snow and ice - I decided i would just be happy getting through it with out ending up on my bum).

I continued my workout - in just walking until I reached home again - and here are the results:

distance: 2.88 miles
Time 47.10
Pace 16'22"
Calories 530.

C25K Program followed 1.3 (plus another 17 as you can see)

My running pace certainly is sloooow.

March 3

I completed a workout today! After having a few days of right knee pain, I purchased a knee support on my way to the field house. This was After visiting my grandfather in the hospital, after stopping off at the local Box factory for the arts and visiting the kidos 2 pieces in the show.

We made it to the field house, had exactly 40 min.. to change and get on and off the track (thank you packed full evening).
I did the workout, the knee felt pretty good with help of the brace. 

Today's workout details
C25K Workout 1.3
Nike+ details
Distance 2.11 miles
Time: 32.01 (walk/jog)
Pace: 15'10 per mile
Calories: 388

I fell pretty good and think I might have FINALLY had a taste of a runners High. I felt good, the running Spirits were not as difficult as that first round.. and I didn't even THINK about skipping a run portion. It looks like I have a change coming for week 2.
Run sessions get longer, so do walk sessions. It looks like the program works to stay at 30 min. though... that means they are hoping I can run a 30 min 5k at the end of this... hmmmm..

Looks like the weather is thinking about getting a little warmer... soon it will be time to head outside and find a path to run/walk. Guess I need to research and find one of those programs that helps you make running route huh?

March 2

I should have gone running again today. My knees are a little achy though, so I thought I'd give them one more day of rest. Tomorrow is my "regular" day to get a workout in at the track so we'll hit it tomorrow.  I'll also be sure to grab my knee supports or purchase a new one. It's to early in the workouts to have sore knees.
Funny - after my two previous walk/run sessions - my knees felt great the next day. Yesterday I walked up and down a few flights of stairs (about 8 times each) and today my knees ache.  They even ached a bit while I was walking the stairs...  even sitting at my desk today - I was reminded several times by the achy joint not to bend them under myself and prop them on the legs and wheels. (I don't sit on them, just rest them on the wheel arms under the chair).

So we'll run ... tomorrow.. I'll do a few sit ups and some leg raises here while I watch a little tv tonight.. :)