Red Hook 5k!

So we finished up our 8-week beginner training with a bang! We did a practice run of the race course on Thursday. It was 90 degrees and HOT! We all finished cranky, but we were at Red Hook, so went in and had a beer and food - what could be better than that (will run for beer!).

So on to the 5k - Today's race went ok. I had a stomach ache, so mile 2 was a bit of a pain (literally.) I finished the first mile in 12 minutes, second in 11, third in 13.....for a final time of 36:23. A PR for me, since it was my first race! It can only get better! Red Hook / Runners Alley puts on a good race. Maybe I'll do another!

40 minutes - are they trying to kill us!

Beautiful weather! Windy, warm, sunny!

I believe they are trying to kill us - actually it wasn't THAT bad. we did 40 minutes - and by the last run, I felt pretty good. I could go another mile! Or at least another 1/2!

Workout:
Walk 2
Run 8 / Walk 2 x 4

30 minutes of running - YIKES

So we bumped up to 10 minute runs with a 3 minute walk break - big jump from 3 minutes! The middle run was a bit painful....i started wheezing! My allergies are a little out of wack - that must be it.

Workout:
Run 10 / Walk 3 x 3

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