Monday, 2/25
Plan: Stretch & Strengthen
Actual: Rest
Tuesday, 2/26
Plan: 2.5 mile run
Actual: 4.12 miles - 50:26 minutes (12:14 min/mile average pace)
Wednesday, 2/27
Plan: 35 min cross training
Actual: Rest (Worked early/late)
Thursday, 2/28
Plan: 2 mile run + strength
Actual: Rest (Worked early/late)
Friday, 2/29
Plan: Rest
Actual: Rest (Flew out to Penn for my uncle's funeral)
Saturday, 3/1
Plan: 50 min cross training
Actual: Rest (Funeral)
Sunday, 3/2
Plan: 4 mile run
Actual: Rest (Flew home, crashed)
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Weekly Summary, 2/18 - 2/24
Monday, 2/18
Plan: Stretch & Strengthen
Actual: Rest
Tuesday, 2/19
Plan: 2.5 mile run
Actual: Rest
Wednesday, 2/20
Plan: 35 min cross training
Actual: 3.02 miles - 38:47 minutes (12:51 min/mile average pace) - First run after being sick
Thursday, 2/21
Plan: 2 mile run + strength
Actual: Rest
Friday, 2/22
Plan: Rest
Actual: Rest
Saturday, 2/23
Plan: 50 min cross training
Actual: 4.12 miles - 50:28 minutes (12:15 min/mile average pace)
Sunday, 2/24
Plan: 4 mile run
Actual: 2 miles - 23:25 minutes (11:42 min/mile average pace), walked 1.1 mile
Plan: Stretch & Strengthen
Actual: Rest
Tuesday, 2/19
Plan: 2.5 mile run
Actual: Rest
Wednesday, 2/20
Plan: 35 min cross training
Actual: 3.02 miles - 38:47 minutes (12:51 min/mile average pace) - First run after being sick
Thursday, 2/21
Plan: 2 mile run + strength
Actual: Rest
Friday, 2/22
Plan: Rest
Actual: Rest
Saturday, 2/23
Plan: 50 min cross training
Actual: 4.12 miles - 50:28 minutes (12:15 min/mile average pace)
Sunday, 2/24
Plan: 4 mile run
Actual: 2 miles - 23:25 minutes (11:42 min/mile average pace), walked 1.1 mile
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Weekly Summary, 2/11 - 2/17
Monday, 2/11
Plan: Stretch & Strengthen
Actual: Body Pump weight training class
Tuesday, 2/12
Plan: 2.5 mile run
Actual: 3.02 miles - 39:47 minutes (13:10 min/mile average pace)
Wednesday, 2/13
Plan: 35 min cross training
Actual: Grocery shopping for Valentine's day dinner.... and meds =(
Plan: Stretch & Strengthen
Actual: Body Pump weight training class
Tuesday, 2/12
Plan: 2.5 mile run
Actual: 3.02 miles - 39:47 minutes (13:10 min/mile average pace)
Wednesday, 2/13
Plan: 35 min cross training
Actual: Grocery shopping for Valentine's day dinner.... and meds =(
Thursday, 2/14
Plan: 2 mile run + strength
Actual: Rest (in bed sick!... and Valentine's day canceled)
Actual: Rest (in bed sick!... and Valentine's day canceled)
Friday, 2/15
Plan: Rest
Actual: Rest
Plan: Rest
Actual: Rest
Saturday, 2/16
Plan: 50 min cross training
Actual: Rest
Sunday, 2/17
Plan: 4 mile run
Actual: 2.29 miles - 28:31 minutes (12:27 min/mile average pace)
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
3.02 miles - 39:47 minutes; windy, light drizzle, approx 55 degrees
Average pace: 13:10 min/mile
I did Body Pump again last night; this time, I increased my weights. So, this morning, I was feeling very stiff. I think I should probably re-think taking Body Pump on Monday evenings before my Tuesday morning runs.
Average pace: 13:10 min/mile
I did Body Pump again last night; this time, I increased my weights. So, this morning, I was feeling very stiff. I think I should probably re-think taking Body Pump on Monday evenings before my Tuesday morning runs.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Weekly Summary, 2/4 - 2/10
Monday, 2/4
Plan: Stretch & Strengthen
Actual: Body Pump weight training class
Tuesday, 2/5
Plan: 2.5 mile run
Actual: 3.02 miles - 40:11 minutes (13:18 min/mile average pace)
Wednesday, 2/6
Plan: 35 min cross training
Actual: Recruiting event (on my feet for 4 hours straight) =)
Plan: Stretch & Strengthen
Actual: Body Pump weight training class
Tuesday, 2/5
Plan: 2.5 mile run
Actual: 3.02 miles - 40:11 minutes (13:18 min/mile average pace)
Wednesday, 2/6
Plan: 35 min cross training
Actual: Recruiting event (on my feet for 4 hours straight) =)
Thursday, 2/7
Plan: 2 mile run + strength
Actual: 2.0 miles on treadmill - 18:45 minutes (9:23 min/mile average pace), immediately followed by Body Pump weight training class.
Actual: 2.0 miles on treadmill - 18:45 minutes (9:23 min/mile average pace), immediately followed by Body Pump weight training class.
Friday, 2/8
Plan: Rest
Actual: Rest
Plan: Rest
Actual: Rest
Saturday, 2/9
Plan: 50 min cross training
Actual: (Switching Saturday with Sunday training plan) 4.05 mile run - 50:19 minutes (12:25 min/mile average pace)
Sunday, 2/10
Plan: 4 mile run
Actual: Shopping for new HDTV (Samsung 61" DLP with LED) and PS3 (for the blu-ray DVD playing functionality) -- I am counting this as my 50 min cross training!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
3.02 miles - 40:11 minutes
Average pace: 13:18 min/mile
Okay, let me explain this poor performance. Yes, I am disappointed that I'm running at a 13:18 min/mile pace after nailing a 10:31 min/mile pace at the 5K this past Saturday... but today, I felt really stiff because I took Body Pump on both Sunday and Monday. I'm not supposed to take Body Pump on two consecutive days, but the training program I started has Mondays down for "Stretch & Strengthen," and I just wanted to start the week off right. =) I thought I could squeeze in another Body Pump class if I kept the weights light, but I guess they weren't light enough. Also, I think when I do my usual runs during the week, I tend to run slower because 1) I'm running by myself, so I don't have anyone to help me pick up the pace, and 2) I'm running right when I get out of bed (around 7:15 AM) and I'm tired. Oh well. Excuses, excuses! My next run is on Thursday. It's going to be a short 2-mile one, which I plan on taking right after a 5:30 AM Body Pump class, so I'm not sure if I can improve my pace... but for this 10K, I'm not too worried about speed than I am about finishing the darn thing!
Here's my training program: http://www.halhigdon.com/10ktraining/10knovice.htm
I'm starting on Week 4, which I think more closely matches where I'm at right now.
Average pace: 13:18 min/mile
Okay, let me explain this poor performance. Yes, I am disappointed that I'm running at a 13:18 min/mile pace after nailing a 10:31 min/mile pace at the 5K this past Saturday... but today, I felt really stiff because I took Body Pump on both Sunday and Monday. I'm not supposed to take Body Pump on two consecutive days, but the training program I started has Mondays down for "Stretch & Strengthen," and I just wanted to start the week off right. =) I thought I could squeeze in another Body Pump class if I kept the weights light, but I guess they weren't light enough. Also, I think when I do my usual runs during the week, I tend to run slower because 1) I'm running by myself, so I don't have anyone to help me pick up the pace, and 2) I'm running right when I get out of bed (around 7:15 AM) and I'm tired. Oh well. Excuses, excuses! My next run is on Thursday. It's going to be a short 2-mile one, which I plan on taking right after a 5:30 AM Body Pump class, so I'm not sure if I can improve my pace... but for this 10K, I'm not too worried about speed than I am about finishing the darn thing!
Here's my training program: http://www.halhigdon.com/10ktraining/10knovice.htm
I'm starting on Week 4, which I think more closely matches where I'm at right now.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
I took Body Pump this morning. The class was good. I took it a little light today, but it still felt good to get it done this morning. I felt a nice sense of accomplishment for a Sunday morning, when I'm usually still sleeping until lunch time.
I was worried that I wouldn't wake up in time for it since I was up until 4 AM hanging out with my buddies Newton and Tadaki. We watched Just Friends, which is about a former fat kid (played by Ryan Reynolds, who looked really hot btw haha) who was always put in that "friend zone" by this girl he's had a crush on since the 6th grade (played by Amy Smart). Anyway, I thought the movie was really funny. I'm surprised I hadn't heard much about it when it was showing in the theaters. I think one of the reasons why I liked it so much was because of the movie's choice of music. There's a scene in the beginning where the "fat" Ryan Reynolds sings I Swear, by All-4-One. Here's him singing during the credits: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Qm9pk7vho .... Oh, this takes me back to high school... hahaha
Ever wonder what song(s) this decade will be known for? Maybe I'm starting to sound like a "grown-up," but sometimes I wonder where the next high school generation is going. I really hope the song that they remember isn't going to be that stupid Soulja Boy song ("Superman that ho??" Where do they come up with this stuff???)... but then again, I know my generation has put some songs out there that aren't worth bragging about. ..... Nah! haha just kidding
I was worried that I wouldn't wake up in time for it since I was up until 4 AM hanging out with my buddies Newton and Tadaki. We watched Just Friends, which is about a former fat kid (played by Ryan Reynolds, who looked really hot btw haha) who was always put in that "friend zone" by this girl he's had a crush on since the 6th grade (played by Amy Smart). Anyway, I thought the movie was really funny. I'm surprised I hadn't heard much about it when it was showing in the theaters. I think one of the reasons why I liked it so much was because of the movie's choice of music. There's a scene in the beginning where the "fat" Ryan Reynolds sings I Swear, by All-4-One. Here's him singing during the credits: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Qm9pk7vho .... Oh, this takes me back to high school... hahaha
Ever wonder what song(s) this decade will be known for? Maybe I'm starting to sound like a "grown-up," but sometimes I wonder where the next high school generation is going. I really hope the song that they remember isn't going to be that stupid Soulja Boy song ("Superman that ho??" Where do they come up with this stuff???)... but then again, I know my generation has put some songs out there that aren't worth bragging about. ..... Nah! haha just kidding
Saturday, February 2, 2008
My Winter 5K: The Mardi Gras 5K
I did it! ... in 32 minutes and 53 seconds... which comes out to an average pace of 10:31 min/mile, my best time yet!! The Mardi Gras 5K was pretty hilly, and with the afternoon sun shining brightly on our necks, it was also a pretty hot and sweaty run! (yes, like, gross.) The race started at 4:00 PM, which was a little unusual since the past couple of runs I've finished always started very early in the morning. It was nice not having to wake up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning, but for an afternoon run, I think I would have liked an extra hour to digest my lunch... or, maybe I should have eaten a little lighter =) ... because my sides were starting to cramp up towards the end. Lesson learned - Don't eat that extra turkey sandwich, even if it is just a couple of thin slices of turkey and no cheese, and allocate 4 FULL hours of digestion time, not a measly 3.5 hours. =) All in all, it was a fun event, and I'm glad I finished it in the time that I did. Now, it's time to kick it into gear and start focusing on the 10K!
New Year's Resolutions Update:
New Year's Resolutions Update:
- Run a 10K race - Capitol 10K (March 30, 2008) - Registered
- Run a 5K race every 3 months
- Winter 5K - Mardi Gras 5K (Feb 2, 2008) - Done
- Spring 5K
- Summer 5K
- Fall 5K
- Read all the Harry Potter Books
- Book 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- Done, 1/6/2007 - Book 2: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Done, 1/14/2007 - Book 3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Done, 2/1/2007 - Book 4: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Currently reading - Book 5: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Book 6: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Book 7: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Go snowboarding again
HP3 and W5K
I finished Harry Potter Book 3 last night, and now I've got my "Winter 5K" in 3 hours!
Book 3, The Prisoner of Azkaban, was pretty good. I've already seen the movie, but there's a lot of details that the movie leaves out. (Now, I get the deer part!) I've already started Book 4, The Globlet of Fire. A part of me feels like I should be embarrassed for being so giddy over these children's books, but not really. These are pretty good stories. (Way to go, J.K. Rowling) Quite honestly, I'd rather curl up in bed reading these children's books than finish Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia, which is a pretty good book, but sometimes I just want to read some good old fashioned fiction rather than read about someone's search for answers to her problems. Hey, we all got problems... Mine is my current addiction to Harry Potter, and I'm 28 years old. haha
Book 3, The Prisoner of Azkaban, was pretty good. I've already seen the movie, but there's a lot of details that the movie leaves out. (Now, I get the deer part!) I've already started Book 4, The Globlet of Fire. A part of me feels like I should be embarrassed for being so giddy over these children's books, but not really. These are pretty good stories. (Way to go, J.K. Rowling) Quite honestly, I'd rather curl up in bed reading these children's books than finish Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia, which is a pretty good book, but sometimes I just want to read some good old fashioned fiction rather than read about someone's search for answers to her problems. Hey, we all got problems... Mine is my current addiction to Harry Potter, and I'm 28 years old. haha
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