Ok, a couple things

In the post from last night, I meant that I wouldn't be upset if didn't get in because it would mean that I would be training for the half.

Also, my legs are super tight this morning from not stretching properly after running yesterday. I guess that means I got a better workout than I thought??!

Christmas goal: 5 miles in an hour

Easily do-able. I've just gotta force myself to run slooooowly. Which is pretty hard to do. But increasing miles and speed simulataneously spells i-n-j-u-r-y.

Okay. Back to studying. Bleck.

(>4 hours of sleep)^(4 midterms)=no run + cranky me

The end.

Ugh

So. I have decided that I am an incredibly uptight, anal retentive, and controlling person. When did this happen?!! I have no tolerance for adolescent bullshit.

Anyway. I ran today, around the track in the gym. My plan was to run for about an hour, or as much of it as I could and then walk the rest. Also, I decided to listen to NPR while I ran, and to go as slow as possible. I ended up walking for five minutes and then running as slowly as I could for 35 minutes. I never broke a sweat, and the only reason that I stopped was because I had a stabbing pain in my ankles and my knees - it was even hard to walk. So I hobbled around for another five, then lifted for a while. I did leg lifts, sit ups, and three other leg lifts. My legs are totally exhausted. As is my patience.

Jdhgsgdhfjkw.

Well I find out on Tuesday whether or not I got into the cherry blossom 10 mile. In all honesty, I won't be too disappointed if I don't get in.

Freedom's Run

Snow!

Today I had a final in the am, and last minute nerves kept me away from the gym. Sigh. I use that excuse way too much...

I did walk to school, two miles. That's something I spose. Better than just sitting around all day!

Tomorrow is Saturday, my long-run day. I had all of these lofty ideas about being on the treadmill for 1.5 hours, but given the fact that I had shooting pain after 40 mins yesterday.. I have my doubts. I'll shoot for an hour, if I have no pain, I'll go from there.

In other news: it snowed today! Finally feels a little bit like winter. Kind of.

Ouchh

Well here is how training is going so far:

Tuesday: Attempt an out of doors run in sub 30 degree weather. Fail miserably, managing one measly mile.

Wednesday: Get on a treadmill, only to discover that my body has forgotten how to run. Manage 4.33 miles at .5 incline in an hour (mix of running and walking and generally listening to my body.)

Thursday (aka today): Back on treadmill, in an attempt to do one hour at .5 with as much running as possible. This time not listening to my body, apparently. Walk away 40 minutes later with a tight left hip flexor and only 3.25 miles.

It still hurts to walk and I kind of want to cry. Getting back in shape/starting over sucks, and I need to stop pretending that i can just jump right in where I left off.

Foods:
pre run half banana and PB with tea (No cramping/digestion problems.. well only a little)
Post run half banana and rice cake with PB

Guess who's Back!

Man it's been far too long! I'll give a brief update about freedoms run, and maybe later post some pics.

Well I did successfully run 6.2 miles. With a couple hundred other people, and goodness was it fun!! I was on a high for days after the event! I did it in record time, keeping a ten min mile.. Which presents a small problem with my running: that's my 5k speed. Aka, I need to practice going faster on short runs!

Well since then I've really slacked off.. Busy with school and without the commitment of a race, I had no real motivation. So for a while I did speed training, then strength, then any ol type of cardio that I felt like.


But I've missed running. And it's hard to invent motivation. Soooo... I've entered into the Cherry Blossom 10mile lottery. And if I don't get picked, I'm doing the Frederick half. Yessiree. I am officially crazy.

Especially since I essentially have to start over with training. But I know that it's doable.