Perseverance

This is the beginning of the second week of training.  Today was a short run so I tried to push myself a little.  I therefore ran 11.04 minute miles instead of my usual between 11.30 and 12.00 min/miles.  It was tough though and I didn't really feel like I was enjoying it.  I just wanted it to be over.  I did have some pain in my shins today, not sure why.  I didn't have my music but that's okay because I'm a little tired of my music.  It was a cold day, around 36 F, but it was sunny and not windy.  I actually think I overdressed.  

Marathon Training Run 6, (Week 2, Run 2) 4.75 miles

Another cold day, 36F, but today was great.  I felt great.  Actually, my husband and I went out to a running store and bought new shoes.  Then we tried them out on our run which went exceptionally well.  I received some advice on my running form from the person at the store and it was very useful.  I am now trying to lean a little forward and let my feet follow my upper body using gravity.  I'm not sure that I'm doing this right, but it felt great on the run.  I wasn't trying to run faster, but did and was able to maintain it throughout the run.  I had no pains or aches and felt very strong.  The shoes were good also, but mostly I think it was my new form that made the difference.  I was able to run 11 minute miles for 4.75 miles without trying and it was a somewhat hilly run!  Yay.  I love it when I feel this way.  

I'm starting to come down with something today so overall my body is tired and achy. I

didn't feel too bad on the run. My stomach cramped a couple times so I

had to slow down/walk to let it pass. This happened 3 times. Also my

left foot went numb for most of the run, maybe 1 hour but went away at

the end, maybe because I slowed down. My legs felt very tired at the

end. I felt like I was going very slow. Overall, felt okay.

I am sick, so I took it easy and jogged slowly. I felt good during the

run, but when I stopped I felt pretty bad. At the end I was

lightheaded, stomach hurt, no energy, this all passed in due time.

Was sick still and felt poorly but felt okay on the run. I didn't

stress much and didn't have any pains. My head felt just really full,

heavy and it ached. Not a bad run considering. When I stopped running I felt less dizzy than yesterday.

I have not run today, but this is a light week and I'll make it up tomorrow.  Actually, I've been sick all week.  And I don't mean a few sniffles, I mean sick.  I won't get into it but it hasn't been fun and I think today I may be better.  Maybe it helped that I slept until 1:30PM.  I came down with it a little bit on Friday, but Saturday it hit and got worse until today.  I have not logged it here but I did run on Satruday (7 mi), Tuesday (3mi) and Wednesday (3mi).  Today, I passed on all forms or exercise, which sucks because today was volleyball and that's my favorite.  Oh, well.  I'll go back now and log in the runs from earlier this week.  I hope everyone else is feeling better than I.

Felt about like yesterday, but felt good on the run. I felt a little

stronger than yesterday on the run and felt like I ran at a fast pace a

few times throughout the run. I did feel some pain in my shins when I

ran faster. It rained the entire time but it wasn't too cold, about 45

degrees.  Today I broke 11 minute miles (10:43) YAY.

Great day today, great run too!  The weather was super, partly sunny with temps in the low 50s.  I felt awesome and strong.  I didn't feel like I pushed it and manage to break 11 minute miles for the second day in a row (10:27).  I'm pretty darn happy about that.  I guess as I'm getting over this cold, my body feels stronger and it shows in my runs.  I am feeling about 80% today, so I'm still feeling some pressure in my head and have some drainage from the cold.  But overall, I'm feeling spectacular compared to a few days ago!  

I'd like to just take a moment to thank everyone for welcoming me to the blog and for your support in my training.  I feel humbled by you all who seem like real runners.  I can barely eek out a mile under 11 minutes while most of you seem to run well under 8 minute miles.  I appreciate that you are all so kind and don't make too much fun of me...  ; )  

Felt good on this run.  I didn't try too hard and ran it in under 11 minute miles again.  This is hopefully a new trend.

Another good run, under 10.27 minute miles.  I felt strong.  I did have a side pain that went away after I burped a few times.  Gross I know, but it works.  : )