Archive for December, 2007

2 @ work

Posted: December 26, 2007 in Running

Comments: No Garmin so no time…but felt good overall…leg didn’t get tight. Should be getting my Sansa (MP3 player)replacement back from Sandisk, have been listening to my iPod instead, which has only books on it. Looking forward to listen to music again! Weather:  39 Clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Pants, Hat, Gloves Shoes: Saucony Distance: 2.3 Time: ?? Split: ?? Course: [...]

4 @home (11:39)

Posted: December 22, 2007 in Long Run, Running

Comments: Good run, felt strong. Ended up going a bit slower than I had hoped and felt. Weather:  39 Clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Pants, Hat (no gloves, my hands were a bit cold for a while, till they went numb) Shoes: Saucony Distance: 4 Time: 46:36 Split: 11:39 Course: Over 256 and back.

2.3 at work (11:36)

Posted: December 19, 2007 in Pain, Running

Comments: Leg still hurts, but I had to get out and run. The right leg was tight, and then my right shin started to hurt. I have to assume because I was (unintentionally) striking the ground differently. So I walked a bit, stretched the shin muscle and finished up. Weather:  39 Clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Pants, Gloves Shoes: Saucony Distance: [...]

Signed up: 1/2 Marathon Training

Posted: December 18, 2007 in Blogroll

I finally signed up for the 1/2 marathon training for the Mini MiT today. The training started last Saturday, but I have been busy and my leg is hurting once again. Running the 8 on the 8th aggravated it. So stretching is on the daily schedule. With me just signing up today I won’t have [...]

3.3 miles @ work (11:07)

Posted: December 14, 2007 in Running

Comments: Cold….brrr Weather:  31 Clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Pants, Gloves, Jacket Shoes: Saucony Distance: 3.3 Time: 36:40 Split: 11:07 Course: Cosi x 3, plus to the and from the starting point.

For my boss

Posted: December 13, 2007 in Blogroll

With Christmas around the corner I thought I’d get him a t-shirt after the Runner’s Lounge suggested it as a christmas present in one of their blogs (not this particular shirt, but running shirts in general, among other stuff). I checked with his wife about his shirt size and out the order went. I am [...]

Comments: Didn’t think that the elliptical rider would be enough, so I hopped on  the rowing machine for a bit. I am excited because my 1/2 marathon training officially kicks off this Saturday. I am so ready to get back into a pre-determined running routine! Time: 11 am Workout: Elliptical Rider / Rowing Machine Duration: 20 min /10 min [...]

Hills x 3 (2.71 miles)

Posted: December 11, 2007 in Hills, Running

Comments: Rinse and repeat last week’s hill training. Next week I’ll try 4 times. Weather:  42 Clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Pants, Gloves Shoes: Saucony Distance: 2.71 Time: 30:47 Split: 11:22 Course: To W. Fulton, up it three times to S. Front, and back to work.

8 on the 8th

Posted: December 9, 2007 in Online Race, Running

Comments: Bah…crappy run…side pains after mile 1. Didn’t eat well the day before…sigh…But I am glad I went. If it wasn’t for the online ‘race’ I would have only run 4. Weather: 42 Clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Pants, Gloves, Hat, Jacket Shoes: Saucony Distance: 8 Time: 1:39:24 Split: 12:25 Course: Through New Salem and back.

Hills x 3 (2.71 miles)

Posted: December 3, 2007 in Hills, Running

Comments: I was still sore (upper body) from riding the quad for 3 hours after running the 5k on Saturday, so I made today hill day. People, it is cold outside! Weather:  32 Clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Pants, Gloves, Hat, Jacket Shoes: Saucony Distance: 2.71 Time: 30:54 Split: 11:25 Course: To W. Fulton, up it three times to S. Front, [...]