Although I had my running clinic yesterday and ran/walked about a 5k, I ran again today. I’m getting kind of nervous that my 10k with my sister is now less than 4 weeks away, so I’m going to try and up my game to 4 workouts a week. I went to Memorial Park with the goal of completing 6.2 miles…
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10k race recaps
09 Apr 2016: Second round of 9 to 5 training
Today I started my second round of 9 to 5 training at Luke’s Locker with Coach Joan. It was fun being an “oldie” instead of a “newbie” and it was fun to see that some of the girls from the previous round are still enrolled. This time Coach Joan is adding a 10k training schedule for the final race on…
05 Apr 2016: Inspiration and keeping the faith
Last night I was surfing (I’m on a business trip in Louisiana) and I saw a post on Runner’s World about a 570 lb guy who started running to lose weight. He tried running once and couldn’t do it – but then decided he needed to do something. So he committed to running a 5k every month. He said that…
03 Apr 2016: Time sure flies
It’s been 2 weeks since I’ve posted, so its time to catch up. After the 10k I was pretty tired and sore. I rested for a few days and then resumed my training. My friend and her daughter flew in from Europe for a visit and I was happy that I continued my training – only missing one workout. We…
20 Mar 2016: First 10k completed PR
Yesterday I ran my first 10k – the Bayou City Classic 2016. The weather was cool with gusty wind, but once I started running, I warmed up quickly. I felt pretty good early in the race and I ran the first mile without stopping, then ran/walk the rest of the race. I was in the “back of the pack” but the…
14 March 2016: Less than 6 months to a 10k
Although my goal race is the 10k with my sister in May, I signed up for a 10K today in Houston. I’ll be running the 2016 Bayou City Classic on Saturday 19 March and since it will be my first timed 10k — it will be a PR!! Registering for this race, however, has made me realize how far I’ve…
3/5/2016: Third 5k completed – hubby joined me!
Today I ran my third 5k. I was hoping to run the entire 5k without stopping or better my time, but I did neither. It was much warmer while running than I expected so my capris and short-sleeved shirt were too much. I probably should have worn shorts and a tank. But the good news is that my hubby walked…
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…
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…
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…