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…
Category: Running
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…
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…
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…
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.…
30 Jan 2016: ChocoLoco 5k – PR!
Today I ran the ChocoLoco 5k at Uptown Park, my second 5k since I started training. My goal was to break 40 minutes and I did!! 38:48.8, Pace 12:30. I’m very happy. I was hoping to see some improvement from my 3x week training and I saw it today. I used my Zombies Run App! to record my…
25 Jan 2016: Walking 6 miles at Buffalo Bayou
Today my husband and I went for a long walk. A six-mile, two-hour long walk to be more specific. While I’ve been training now for 3 months to learn how to run, my husband walks on the treadmill in the mornings. So we rarely have the opportunity to work out together. My husband has been wanting to walk the…
24 Jan 2016: My tights shopping experience and running the Bayou
On Friday I headed out to buy new full length running tights. It was not a good experience. First I tried Athleta. The store had lots of good cross-over clothing, which to me is clothing that can be worn as regular clothing or used for gym workouts, but it was a bust for full length running tights. There was only…
22 Jan 2016: Swag and running clothing
It’s been 3 months since I took my first step in becoming a runner. I’ve purchased shoes, 1 long sleeve running shirt, a running skirt (from SkirtSports), 1 pair of socks, 1 tank and one pair of shorts. The rest of my running gear has been old stuff from my closet. BUT I’ve also received lots of “free” stuff.…
17 Jan 2016: The Houston Marathon
Today my hubby and I went to cheer on the Houston Marathoners. Our house is near the 17 mile mark. We walked over so I could get in a nice easy walk and we stopped at Starbuck’s on the way. I cheered on the “First Timers” and called them by name, when I could read a name on…