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…
Tag: training
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…
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…
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…
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…