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