Running

28 Feb 2016: Good weekend – 2 runs!

I’m starting to feel much better.  Saturday’s clinic was a 30 minute run and then some strides.  Coach Joan told us to run for 15-16 minutes and then turn around and run back.  On my way out, I was running alone because I’m slower than the “runners” but faster than the run/walkers. About the 1 mile mark, I was waiting…

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24 Feb 2016: Does my sister know?

As my training continues and I still haven’t told my sister that I’m going to run the 10k with her at Disneyland in May, I wonder whether she’s figured it out or if she has any idea that I’m doing this. Today I had an email from my sister.  She forwarded an email from Acclaim Travel which said that they…

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21 Feb 2015: 4 month anniversary

It’s my 4 month anniversary! In the last 4 months, I’ve run two 5ks and my third 5k is the week after next.  I’ve learned how to use my phone and apps to track my run time and distance.  I’ve learned how to push myself to keep running when all I want to do is stop and breathe.  I’ve learned…

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13 Feb 2015: Still coughing….but starting to feel better

It’s been 2 weeks since my cold showed up and I’m still hacking and coughing.  UGGHH…  Today’s workout at the running clinic was a speed workout.  We teamed up in 3s and then ran laps at the park.  I definitely ran faster than normal, which was the point…but my breathing is definitely not back to normal yet.  I’m still a…

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Feb 3, 2016: Coughing and feeling poorly

While I was feeling a little off the night before the ChocoLoco 5k, I thought it was just nerves.   But no — I came down with a really bad cold and cough late Saturday.   So I spent all of Sunday binge watching TV shows, drinking hot tea and stayed in my pajamas.  It helped some but not enough.…

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