Training-3 miles, strides
I tried to get to bed earlier last night, but unfortunately it didn't happen. We got behind on some of the housework due to the holidays, so we spent some time last night catching up. This morning I hit the snooze button a few times before I got out of bed and so I only had time for a half hour of running before I had to get ready for work.
My new year's resolution is to be consistent. That's the key to my success. The times when I've run well I've had a good block of consistent training.
December 31, 2008
December 30, 2008
I Need Some Sleep
Dec 27-0 miles
Dec 28-5 miles
Dec 29-6 miles
Dec 30-5 miles, core exercises
I'm working on getting the miles up so I can start marathon training in January. I'm running the Pittsburgh marathon at the beginning of May, and then I think I'd like to run Richmond again in November.
The last two night have been a little light on the sleep, so I'm hoping to get to bed at a reasonable hour tonight. Despite the lack of sleep I haven't felt too bad, but I know it's going to catch up eventually.
Dec 28-5 miles
Dec 29-6 miles
Dec 30-5 miles, core exercises
I'm working on getting the miles up so I can start marathon training in January. I'm running the Pittsburgh marathon at the beginning of May, and then I think I'd like to run Richmond again in November.
The last two night have been a little light on the sleep, so I'm hoping to get to bed at a reasonable hour tonight. Despite the lack of sleep I haven't felt too bad, but I know it's going to catch up eventually.
December 26, 2008
Recovery
Training-6 miles
This morning's run was an easy six miles through the neighborhood. I felt relaxed and smooth.
We're still recovering from Hurricane Christmas. While we've begun cleanup, presents for three children still leave quite a bit of paper and packaging debris.
This morning's run was an easy six miles through the neighborhood. I felt relaxed and smooth.
We're still recovering from Hurricane Christmas. While we've begun cleanup, presents for three children still leave quite a bit of paper and packaging debris.
December 25, 2008
December 24, 2008
Library Run
Training-6 miles
Since I was taking the day off work I didn't have to get up quite so early to run, so even though Nick woke up in the middle of the night again I was still able to get up and run. I ran out and back along the path on the parkway. Before I got out to the parkway I swung by the library to return some a book and some magazines. I go right past the library to get out to the parkway, so every few weeks I'm carrying a book to return.
Merry Christmas Eve everyone!
Since I was taking the day off work I didn't have to get up quite so early to run, so even though Nick woke up in the middle of the night again I was still able to get up and run. I ran out and back along the path on the parkway. Before I got out to the parkway I swung by the library to return some a book and some magazines. I go right past the library to get out to the parkway, so every few weeks I'm carrying a book to return.
Merry Christmas Eve everyone!
December 23, 2008
Balance
Training-0 miles
Nick woke up in the middle of the night last night and I was up for a little while, so I slept in again today. I'm disappointed that he's started waking up again, since for the last couple months he had been sleeping all night.
One thing that I struggle with in running is finding a balance between running and the rest of my life. I tend to get too invested in my training to the detriment of the rest of my life. I care too much about getting my run in. It also doesn't help that I'm a pretty introverted person, and don't always say what's on my mind.
One of my goals for 2009 is to not be too uptight about training. Sure, I want to perform well, but I need to keep everything in its proper perspective.
Nick woke up in the middle of the night last night and I was up for a little while, so I slept in again today. I'm disappointed that he's started waking up again, since for the last couple months he had been sleeping all night.
One thing that I struggle with in running is finding a balance between running and the rest of my life. I tend to get too invested in my training to the detriment of the rest of my life. I care too much about getting my run in. It also doesn't help that I'm a pretty introverted person, and don't always say what's on my mind.
One of my goals for 2009 is to not be too uptight about training. Sure, I want to perform well, but I need to keep everything in its proper perspective.
December 22, 2008
Sick Kid
Training-0 miles
Instead of heading out for a run this morning, I slept in. Nick was up for about an hour last night, and he seems like he has a little cold. Between that and getting to bed late, I slept in. I'm hoping he'll feel better and more like sleeping at 2:30 am soon.
Instead of heading out for a run this morning, I slept in. Nick was up for about an hour last night, and he seems like he has a little cold. Between that and getting to bed late, I slept in. I'm hoping he'll feel better and more like sleeping at 2:30 am soon.
December 21, 2008
Freezing Rain
Training-3 miles
When I finally got out of bed this morning all I had time for was about three miles, so I ran for a half hour and called it a day. We had some winter precipitation this morning that left some ice on trees and cars, but the roads were just wet. I was hoping to watch the Steelers defeat the Titans this afternoon, but it didn't happen. We'll take care of them in the playoffs, though.
When I finally got out of bed this morning all I had time for was about three miles, so I ran for a half hour and called it a day. We had some winter precipitation this morning that left some ice on trees and cars, but the roads were just wet. I was hoping to watch the Steelers defeat the Titans this afternoon, but it didn't happen. We'll take care of them in the playoffs, though.
December 20, 2008
Gray Day
Training-5 miles
I meant to get up early and run in the morning, but a late night canceled those plans. Instead I headed out at 12:45, after the kids had finished lunch. It was not a nice day to look at, but it was a nice day for a run at about 40 degrees and overcast.
I haven't run too much lately. The holidays have been doing their best at keeping me up too late. Since Christmas is now only days away, here's hoping that changes soon.
I meant to get up early and run in the morning, but a late night canceled those plans. Instead I headed out at 12:45, after the kids had finished lunch. It was not a nice day to look at, but it was a nice day for a run at about 40 degrees and overcast.
I haven't run too much lately. The holidays have been doing their best at keeping me up too late. Since Christmas is now only days away, here's hoping that changes soon.
November 03, 2008
XC & NYC
Ed. Note: I started this post about two weeks ago and never finished it up. It's about time.
This past weekend the two older boys and I went to Bull Run Regional Park to watch the CAA Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships. I've always been a fan of cross country and the boys said they wanted to go too. It was a great day to be outside. It was sunny and the temperature was probably near 70 by the times the races were done. William and Mary dominated the team races and took the women's individual title as well. The course was a 2k loop, and the boys and I stood in the middle and were able to see the runners go by multiple times without moving much at all.
Sunday morning I ran an easy half hour and then turned on the computer to follow the NYC Marathon. I was happy for Paula when she won the women's race, though I really was rooting for Kara. The men's race was very exciting, with dos Santos passing Goumri less than a mile from the finish after Goumri looked like he was going to run away with it.
Some pics from the CAA races:
This past weekend the two older boys and I went to Bull Run Regional Park to watch the CAA Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships. I've always been a fan of cross country and the boys said they wanted to go too. It was a great day to be outside. It was sunny and the temperature was probably near 70 by the times the races were done. William and Mary dominated the team races and took the women's individual title as well. The course was a 2k loop, and the boys and I stood in the middle and were able to see the runners go by multiple times without moving much at all.
Sunday morning I ran an easy half hour and then turned on the computer to follow the NYC Marathon. I was happy for Paula when she won the women's race, though I really was rooting for Kara. The men's race was very exciting, with dos Santos passing Goumri less than a mile from the finish after Goumri looked like he was going to run away with it.
Some pics from the CAA races:
October 30, 2008
MIA
I've been gone for the last week or so. The family and I went to Florida to visit some relatives and go to Disney. Other than the driving, we had a good time. The weather was nice for the most part, and the kids had a lot of fun at Disney.
Unfortunately, I did not run a step while I was there. I had good intentions and even brought all my running stuff, but it just did not happen. And now that I'm back, I'm sick. I left work early today to come home and try to rest. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow, but I'm not setting my alarm to get up and run.
Unfortunately, I did not run a step while I was there. I had good intentions and even brought all my running stuff, but it just did not happen. And now that I'm back, I'm sick. I left work early today to come home and try to rest. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow, but I'm not setting my alarm to get up and run.
October 21, 2008
Kid's Race Debacle
Saturday morning J and I took the kids to run their first race. There was a one mile kid's race at the local 5k, and the kids seemed interested when we asked them if they wanted to run a race. I left early to register everyone while J stayed behind to get the kids ready. I should have known there would be trouble when I lost one of the chips, although I'm still not sure why they wanted to use chips for the one-mile kids run.
The race started and j wanted nothing to do with it. He was grumpy since we had to wake him up to get to the race on time. b was having fun, until we were about a half mile in and he fell. He was not happy after that. But we finished the race, and then the kids got to play on the playground, so it wasn't a total loss. I didn't think it would be, but a mile is too far for a three and four year old to run. Next time we'll find a 1k.
As far as my own running, the race with the kids Saturday was all I ran, and then after a late night out Saturday I took Sunday off. Monday and today I ran six miles. This morning was the first morning in a while that I've felt pretty good.
The race started and j wanted nothing to do with it. He was grumpy since we had to wake him up to get to the race on time. b was having fun, until we were about a half mile in and he fell. He was not happy after that. But we finished the race, and then the kids got to play on the playground, so it wasn't a total loss. I didn't think it would be, but a mile is too far for a three and four year old to run. Next time we'll find a 1k.
As far as my own running, the race with the kids Saturday was all I ran, and then after a late night out Saturday I took Sunday off. Monday and today I ran six miles. This morning was the first morning in a while that I've felt pretty good.
October 17, 2008
Another Day, Another Seven Miles
Nothing too exciting to report today. I ran seven miles, out and back along the parkway. It's cooled off here, and it drizzled a little this morning, but thankfully it didn't rain any harder. Tomorrow morning we're taking the kids to their first race. Good times.
October 16, 2008
Wednesday Nights
Wednesday nights lead to tired Thursday mornings for me. It seems like pretty much every Wednesday night I have something going on. Last night I was out and so I got to bed a little late, and I contemplated sleeping in and skipping the run. But when the alarm went off the second time a few minutes after I hit the snooze, I was awake and I got up and out the door.
This morning's seven miles was ultimately disappointing. I was attempting to stay focused and maintain a decent pace, and it felt like I was, but when I got to the six mile mark and looked at my watch, it was not as fast as I though. As I finished up the last mile, though, I did think at least my stomach didn't give me any problems today.
This morning's seven miles was ultimately disappointing. I was attempting to stay focused and maintain a decent pace, and it felt like I was, but when I got to the six mile mark and looked at my watch, it was not as fast as I though. As I finished up the last mile, though, I did think at least my stomach didn't give me any problems today.
October 15, 2008
A Quick Recap
I've been a little disappointed with my training lately. I've been taking too many zeros without a good reason. Just a lack of motivation on my part it seems.
Saturday I ran six miles. I didn't feel to good and just couldn't get moving. Sunday I didn't run and Monday I ran about five miles. I was feeling OK a first and then my stomach started to bother me, so I cut the run short. Tuesday I ran seven miles which went better than any other of my runs in the past few days. This morning I only ran about three miles, due to my hitting the snooze button a few times before I got out of bed.
Saturday I ran six miles. I didn't feel to good and just couldn't get moving. Sunday I didn't run and Monday I ran about five miles. I was feeling OK a first and then my stomach started to bother me, so I cut the run short. Tuesday I ran seven miles which went better than any other of my runs in the past few days. This morning I only ran about three miles, due to my hitting the snooze button a few times before I got out of bed.
October 10, 2008
Running Again
I didn't post anything yesterday because I didn't run yesterday. Another late night led to another night of sleeping in.
This morning I got seven miles in along the parkway. I really didn't feel too good at all about two miles in and seriously contemplated turning around and cutting the run short. But I persevered, and got better and even picked up the pace a bit the last two and a half miles.
Pace really seems like a mental thing with me. I think sometimes when I'm running early in the morning and am tired and not mentally into the run, I run slower than I could be. This morning I made a conscious decision to pick up the pace and felt fine.
This morning I got seven miles in along the parkway. I really didn't feel too good at all about two miles in and seriously contemplated turning around and cutting the run short. But I persevered, and got better and even picked up the pace a bit the last two and a half miles.
Pace really seems like a mental thing with me. I think sometimes when I'm running early in the morning and am tired and not mentally into the run, I run slower than I could be. This morning I made a conscious decision to pick up the pace and felt fine.
October 08, 2008
Lifestyle
Being the best athlete you can be requires a lifestyle. Sure, you may be able to be pretty good just doing whatever you want, but to truly be the best you can be you need to live it. You have to take care of everything, not just the easy things or only the things you want to take care of.
That being said, I did not do a good job living the lifestyle yesterday. If I had, I would have been asleep when J got home from her meeting instead of still awake. Since I was still awake, I stayed up later and then wound up sleeping in this morning rather than running.
But tonight is another night. Tonight I can get to bed on time and run tomorrow morning.
That being said, I did not do a good job living the lifestyle yesterday. If I had, I would have been asleep when J got home from her meeting instead of still awake. Since I was still awake, I stayed up later and then wound up sleeping in this morning rather than running.
But tonight is another night. Tonight I can get to bed on time and run tomorrow morning.
October 07, 2008
Darn that Tasty Mexican Food
Ever since J made guacamole a couple weeks ago, I've been craving Mexican food. My dad happened to be in DC for work for a few days this week, and we met him for dinner last night at Austin Grill. I took the opportunity to indulge in some fajitas, rice, and beans.
I ran seven miles along the parkway this morning, and while my stomach didn't feel great the whole way, it didn't get really bad until the end of the run. I barely made it back home in time.
Today was the first day I've noticed my legs not feeling too great. They were heavy and overall I felt kind of lethargic this morning. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow.
I ran seven miles along the parkway this morning, and while my stomach didn't feel great the whole way, it didn't get really bad until the end of the run. I barely made it back home in time.
Today was the first day I've noticed my legs not feeling too great. They were heavy and overall I felt kind of lethargic this morning. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow.
October 06, 2008
Why?
Why can the Steelers not play games that end at a reasonable hour? Out of five games this season, they've played twice on Sunday night and once on Monday night. These Sunday and Monday night games do not leave me very well-rested the next morning.
Even with the less-than-ideal amount of sleep, I got out for eight miles this morning. I haven't run today's loop in a little while, with the injury and all, but it's much nicer now that they widened the road and added an asphalt path alongside it. The weather's still nice, it was around 50 degrees this morning.
Even with the less-than-ideal amount of sleep, I got out for eight miles this morning. I haven't run today's loop in a little while, with the injury and all, but it's much nicer now that they widened the road and added an asphalt path alongside it. The weather's still nice, it was around 50 degrees this morning.
October 05, 2008
Zero, Again
I don't understand why it's so difficult for me to get out for a run on weekends. You'd think it would be easy.
This morning J ran the Army 10-Miler, and I watched the kids. The plan was to feed the kids and then run on the treadmill. That didn't quite work out. I just got to be too late too quickly, and before I knew I didn't have time to run and get ready to go pick J up so we could go the the birthday party.
What I need to do is give myself a schedule and stick to it. We'll see how that works next weekend.
This morning J ran the Army 10-Miler, and I watched the kids. The plan was to feed the kids and then run on the treadmill. That didn't quite work out. I just got to be too late too quickly, and before I knew I didn't have time to run and get ready to go pick J up so we could go the the birthday party.
What I need to do is give myself a schedule and stick to it. We'll see how that works next weekend.
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