31 days and 83 miles. Next up...February!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Race #1
Last night I registered for my first race of 2012. It's the Shamrocks and Shenanigans 5K in Downtown Ann Arbor. You can't beat a race that, at the end, hands out beer glasses to then be filled with beer!
So far, my 2012 race itinerary looks like this:
March: Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K, Ann Arbor
April: Big House Big Heart 5K, Ann Arbor
June: Dexter-Ann Arbor 1/2 Marathon
Ann Arbor 1/2 Marathon
Would love to do a 1/2 Marathon while on vacation in Germany/Europe...
probably not going to happen
August: Baldathon, Watervale, MI (hoping to do the .2 mile swim, not just the 3.5 mile
trail/beach run)
October: Chicago Marathon!!
December: Holiday Hustle 5K, Dexter
I'm sure a few other 5Ks or 10ks will be added to the list. But these are the ones I am definately going to do.
Peter (age 9 on race day) is going to join me for the Big House Big Heart and of course both kids will do the run portion of the Baldathon. It'll be his first official race.
I look forward to running, racing, and maybe even setting a few PRs!
So far, my 2012 race itinerary looks like this:
March: Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K, Ann Arbor
April: Big House Big Heart 5K, Ann Arbor
June: Dexter-Ann Arbor 1/2 Marathon
Ann Arbor 1/2 Marathon
Would love to do a 1/2 Marathon while on vacation in Germany/Europe...
probably not going to happen
August: Baldathon, Watervale, MI (hoping to do the .2 mile swim, not just the 3.5 mile
trail/beach run)
October: Chicago Marathon!!
December: Holiday Hustle 5K, Dexter
I'm sure a few other 5Ks or 10ks will be added to the list. But these are the ones I am definately going to do.
Peter (age 9 on race day) is going to join me for the Big House Big Heart and of course both kids will do the run portion of the Baldathon. It'll be his first official race.
I look forward to running, racing, and maybe even setting a few PRs!
Friday, January 20, 2012
God Love Ya!
While out for a 3.6 mile run yesterday, I passed a woman taking in her garbage cans. She shook her head at me and said, "God love ya!". Well...it was a bit cold out. About 20 degrees, and at that point I was heading straight into the wind. Ugh. I really don't mind cold weather running, but I can do without the wind. Her saying that gave me an extra boost!
The other day I answered a poll on Active.com that asked if you'd rather exercise in extreme heat or extreme cold. I chose cold. The only thing I enjoy doing in extreme heat is hanging out in or near the water with an ice cold beer.
Really...running in the cold isn't that bad. After spending most of last Winter (the Winter that never ended) training outdoors for my first full marathon, I got pretty used to the cold. We ran in all kinds of weather (except good) - rain, snow, sleet, wind, more snow, more rain, more wind. On one occasion, training was cancelled due to wind chills (it was about 10 degrees without the wind chill). But 3 of us met anyway and ran 12 miles. It was COLD. But afterwards, the sense of accomplishment was wonderful.
Today's temps ranged from 5 degrees this morning, to the teens this afternoon. While I don't mind the cold, I have to say, I'm not going to put up a fight about it being a "rest" day.
Stay warm runners! Before you know it, we'll all be complaining, '"It's soooo hot!".
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!!
The other day I answered a poll on Active.com that asked if you'd rather exercise in extreme heat or extreme cold. I chose cold. The only thing I enjoy doing in extreme heat is hanging out in or near the water with an ice cold beer.
Really...running in the cold isn't that bad. After spending most of last Winter (the Winter that never ended) training outdoors for my first full marathon, I got pretty used to the cold. We ran in all kinds of weather (except good) - rain, snow, sleet, wind, more snow, more rain, more wind. On one occasion, training was cancelled due to wind chills (it was about 10 degrees without the wind chill). But 3 of us met anyway and ran 12 miles. It was COLD. But afterwards, the sense of accomplishment was wonderful.
Today's temps ranged from 5 degrees this morning, to the teens this afternoon. While I don't mind the cold, I have to say, I'm not going to put up a fight about it being a "rest" day.
Stay warm runners! Before you know it, we'll all be complaining, '"It's soooo hot!".
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!
C'mon sing it with me. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go...
Yes, I know it is January 14, but it's finally snowing! We only got a couple inches, but it sure is pretty!
I enjoy running in the snow. To me it is very peaceful. By snow, I mean the fluffy white flakes, not blizzard-like conditions with gale-force winds.
Today, I ran 6 miles with my TNT participants. I could have gone even farther, but that was all that was scheduled for the day. Upon returning home, I did something else most people don't enjoy--shovelling the driveway. My husband is lucky to have me since he'd rather not be the one shovelling.
I look forward to logging more miles in this "Winter Wonderland".
Run carefully friends, and enjoy it while you can!
Yes, I know it is January 14, but it's finally snowing! We only got a couple inches, but it sure is pretty!
I enjoy running in the snow. To me it is very peaceful. By snow, I mean the fluffy white flakes, not blizzard-like conditions with gale-force winds.
Today, I ran 6 miles with my TNT participants. I could have gone even farther, but that was all that was scheduled for the day. Upon returning home, I did something else most people don't enjoy--shovelling the driveway. My husband is lucky to have me since he'd rather not be the one shovelling.
I look forward to logging more miles in this "Winter Wonderland".
Run carefully friends, and enjoy it while you can!
Monday, January 2, 2012
2012 Running Streak
I am a goal oriented person, so when I saw a Facebook event titled 2012 Running Streak, I had to check it out. It's simple. Run at least a mile every day starting January 1 and ending December 31. I'm in!
On January 1, I managed to walk a mile, which counts. I would have run, but I am at the tail end of week 3 of a disastrous back injury. Today, on day 2 I ran/walked 3 miles. It felt great to be running again! 3 weeks of "rest and recuperation" was 3 weeks too many. Those who know me know that I am not one to sit still.
I hope I can keep it up. On cross training days, sick days, even injury days, I plan on at least walking a mile.
Here's to 2012! May it be filled with miles and miles and miles, laughter, health, and fun.
On January 1, I managed to walk a mile, which counts. I would have run, but I am at the tail end of week 3 of a disastrous back injury. Today, on day 2 I ran/walked 3 miles. It felt great to be running again! 3 weeks of "rest and recuperation" was 3 weeks too many. Those who know me know that I am not one to sit still.
I hope I can keep it up. On cross training days, sick days, even injury days, I plan on at least walking a mile.
Here's to 2012! May it be filled with miles and miles and miles, laughter, health, and fun.
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