Didn't run this weekend

opps.. I went to Syracuse....didn't run. Tuesday may be tough.

Cool Again

I am a nut about the weather...couldn't tell could you! It's cold again, but at least it's not raining. Looks like it might rain all weekend - YUCK!

My running leader suggested I use a massage stick on my stiff leg/knee. It's just a stick with rolling beads on it that you rub on your muscles. It feels great! It really helped. I think I need to purchase one!

Workout:
run 3/walk 3
run 3/ walk 2 x7
walk 5

Sun is shining...

It's a beautiful day! 70, dry, sunny! I broke out the shorts - scary thought! My knee is still a bit sore when I start to run, but feels better after - what's up with that? My knee is really stiff then next day....what to do?

Workout: Same as last week
run 3/walk 3
run 2/walk 1 x 10
walk 5

Spring is back

It was a nice spring day in NH today. 60F and sunny! It's about time. We have been drowning here! There has been a lot of destruction from the 3 day Nor'easter. We have roads that are still closed. Dams breeched, houses flooded....crazy!

Nice group workout today. I ran a bit faster than usual, which made me quite tired in the end. L, my running partner, had shin pain, so slipped back in the group. She ended buying new shoes when we got back to Runners Alley. With my knee pain, I might need to get some soon!

Workout:
run 3/walk 3
run 3/ walk 2 x7
walk 5

Week 3 - Monsoon Workout

Did I say that the weather in New England has sucked!! Well it does!

We had our training run today in the COLD, WET, RAIN! Now, we only run 3 miles, so compared to the Boston Marathon, it's peanuts. But for a novice - it's torture! The running part wasn't actually that bad. I was dress well in a coolmax T, fleece, and LL bean anorak. My bottom half was cold in just yoga pants. The rain dripping off my jacket onto my legs probably didn't help.

The Workout:
run 3/walk 3
run 2/walk 1 x 10
walk 5


I took a LONG shower when I got home to warm up. I feel pretty good now!

111th Monsoon Marathon

I think I've mentioned that the weather in New England SUCKS!

Today was the 111th Boston Marathon - and it's 35F and raining. Can we say sucky?

Actually, I tried for a hour to get to work, going through 4 detours around flooded roads, and my office was CLOSED. This unplanned day off did allow me to watch the Boston Marathon on TV. I am so proud on those brave runners out there! I don't know if I have the courage or stamina to ever run a marathon, but in these conditions - they are superheros!

I followed my favorite marathoner on baa.org- Stever runner from Phedippidations.
Steve is a podcaster that creates a very cool podacst about running. His ramblings are one of the main reasons I started running. I started listening to him at work last November and finally (In January), started running to the podcasts. I haven't caught some of this new podcasts, but I knew he was running the Boston Marathon, so I tracked his bib #. I know from reading Steve's website and listening to his podcasts, that he didn't make his goal time, but he improved from last year, which is great considering the MONSOON!

Great Job Steve!

Big Storm Coming

OK, so the weather sucks!

Luckily, my running partner is an early person, and we got our run in just before it started raining/snowing/spitting!

Workout:
5 min warmup
1min run/30sec walk x14
5min cool down

The run was great. We took the pup again, and he only freaked out once on a squirrel. I can't believe the weather held for the 30 minutes we were out - as soon as we got back, it started raining!

Next week starts a new workout - we are going to slowly up our time running (which means less walking.)

MORE SNOW!

Ok, it's APRIL! AND ITS SNOWING AGAIN!

I thought it was spring, but I guess not! The running group was cancelled, so I hit the gym - but my gym closed! for good! I;ve only been a member of this gym since January and it's gone under - I knew the deal was too good to be true.

Luckily, they arranged for another gym in town to take over the memberships - so back to "purple fitness" - Planet Fitness to the rest of the world.

Workout:
5 min walk
2 min run/1 min walk x7
5minute walk

Again, the treadmill sucks! My left knee and ankle are a bit sore. Not so much to stop me, but just noticeable. I'll keep you posted.

Week 2

Another group run today. It's getting warmer! 40F!

Workout:
5 min walk
1 min run/1 min walk x 10
5 min walk

I guess you could say I'm about average in our little running group. Which means that in the great running world - I'm as slow as dirt! On my treadmill days I go about 5.3-5.5 mph - or an 11 minute mile. I'd like to get to a 10 minute mile. But I think I need to work on running first and speed later!

Sunday Run with pup!

So, my co-worker though it would be a good idea to run on Sunday morning at 8AM! It is Easter Sunday after all, so I guess earlier would be better. Only thing, I was out in Boston til mid-night last night at Martin Sexton. SO I was a bit groggy this morning!

Workout:
5 min warmup
1min run/30sec walk x14
5min cool down

Run was good - but cold! It was about 29F when we started. We took the pup Schooner, a 11 month mutt, who managed to trip up my running partner - crazy dog! She's okay, just a little road rash!

Gym Run

I forgot how BORING running on the treadmill is!

Run:
5 min walk
2 min run/1 min walk x7
5minute walk

Day 2

Big snow storm! No power! Guess I'll run tomorrow!

Just Start Running

So, after 3 months of casual jogging, trying the couch to 5k running plan and restarting every week at least once - I decided to do something drastic! Join a running group! There is a Beginners Running Group out of Portsmouth, NH that meets twice a week for 8 weeks, in preparation for a 5k race.

We started running tonight:
5 min walk
1 min run/1 min walk x 10
5 min walk

Not a bad run. It was fun to run as a group. There are 30 of us - 28 women/2 guys - go figure!

http://www.runnersalley.com/groups.html