I am 100% of of those people who turns to physical activity when I'm stressed or working through a particular problem. I have solved interpersonal crises and had eureka moments while out running too many times to count. I think my office should set up a kickboxing gym to help my productivity.
So I had all kinds of shit to work out this week - we had to withdraw an exhibit sponsorship proposal ($100,000) due to a conflict with an existing sponsor, which was the ethical, right-relationship move, but still sucked; someone at work pissed me off royally (see: kickboxing gym). To top it all off, our car died Wednesday and needs $500 worth of repairs, right before the planned trip to WI this weekend for Erich and KT's baby shower. So I'm bummed about missing la familia this weekend on top of work and financial stress. Tomorrow is 4 miles, so I think Sam and I will head out for a nice, hard, get-through-your-personal-shit run. Throw a nice hill in there for good measure.
This week's log:
Jan 9: 2.5 miles with Sam
Jan 11: 3.6 miles after work
Jan 12: 2 miles plus 80 minutes of DDPP (I ran there and back, since the car is broken and it was cold and running gets you places faster than walking).
Jan 14: Planning on 4 mi.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
LB running log Jan 1-8. And food.
My runs this week:
Jan 1: 1.75 miles to Target and back to exchange some items. Mostly I wanted to get out and do something after the long drive home from Wisconsin.
Jan 3: 2.5 miles after work with Sam. The sidewalks were icy in parts, but mostly clear. I run downtown specifically because they clear the sidewalks better than the residential neighborhoods.
Jan 4: 2.5 miles after work on a trail by work. I have a standup desk at work, so usually my legs are pretty tired at the end of the day. I think it's good practice to run on tired legs. Plus when I run after work, I get to change at work and show off my cool running clothes.* If only I could wear them all the time.
*Not as exciting as I'm making it sound. I actually feel kind of awkward changing into my running clothes there but you gotta do what you gotta do.
Jan 5: Dance Dance Party Party for 80 minutes. It was bumpin'.
Jan 8: 4.25 miles with Sam. My left knee was a tad sore during the run, but it's better now. Sam usually pushes the pace when we run, since he could sprint for ever and ever and ever and I, unfortunately, cannot. Usually it's pretty good because I'm going faster than I would by myself, but I'm still working on figuring out the right speed to maintain on a bit longer run.
Overall, not huge mileage but good consistency compared to what I'd been doing in Oct/Nov/beginning of December. Around then I could feel the impact of running only once a week - I was squishier and losing my base fitness so I've been deliberately making an effort to get out more days per week.
Sometimes I go running with Sam in the morning before work and I took this picture of him a few weeks ago:
It's his best Rudolph/don't-get-hit-by-a-car-look.
I also made this dal palak recipe yesterday, which was delicious. If you want to attempt some homemade Indian food, this is a good recipe to try.
Bacher out.
Jan 1: 1.75 miles to Target and back to exchange some items. Mostly I wanted to get out and do something after the long drive home from Wisconsin.
Jan 3: 2.5 miles after work with Sam. The sidewalks were icy in parts, but mostly clear. I run downtown specifically because they clear the sidewalks better than the residential neighborhoods.
Jan 4: 2.5 miles after work on a trail by work. I have a standup desk at work, so usually my legs are pretty tired at the end of the day. I think it's good practice to run on tired legs. Plus when I run after work, I get to change at work and show off my cool running clothes.* If only I could wear them all the time.
*Not as exciting as I'm making it sound. I actually feel kind of awkward changing into my running clothes there but you gotta do what you gotta do.
Jan 5: Dance Dance Party Party for 80 minutes. It was bumpin'.
Jan 8: 4.25 miles with Sam. My left knee was a tad sore during the run, but it's better now. Sam usually pushes the pace when we run, since he could sprint for ever and ever and ever and I, unfortunately, cannot. Usually it's pretty good because I'm going faster than I would by myself, but I'm still working on figuring out the right speed to maintain on a bit longer run.
Overall, not huge mileage but good consistency compared to what I'd been doing in Oct/Nov/beginning of December. Around then I could feel the impact of running only once a week - I was squishier and losing my base fitness so I've been deliberately making an effort to get out more days per week.
Sometimes I go running with Sam in the morning before work and I took this picture of him a few weeks ago:
It's his best Rudolph/don't-get-hit-by-a-car-look.I also made this dal palak recipe yesterday, which was delicious. If you want to attempt some homemade Indian food, this is a good recipe to try.
Bacher out.
2012 Cellcom Training
As one of our running buddies said yesterday, we now have a new purpose. Running for the sake of running is great, but having a goal adds a little more discipline and helps one lace up the shoes when pulled in other directions.
This year I will be leading a pace group for the half marathon. Though I have always strived to better my time each race, I have come to grips with the fact that faster is not always better (alright for those who know me, I am not really convinced of that......). I am thinking it will be fun to pace a group of runners trying to meet or exceed their goals rather than me trying to beat my best time. The pace group that I will be leading is the 2:10 group, which is about a 9:55 minute / mile.
Like last year I will run the marathon training distances up to about 14 or 16 miles. That seems to be the point my body is telling me to stop. I am contemplating running a 1/2 marathon before the Cellcom for time, but we will see. Hmmmm, maybe a destination 1/2. We will see.
Today, Patti and I will get a run in Florida where we can run in shorts and short sleeve shirts. Looking forward to it even though yesterday's run in Green Bay was great at 30 ish degrees.
Happy Running.
HC
This year I will be leading a pace group for the half marathon. Though I have always strived to better my time each race, I have come to grips with the fact that faster is not always better (alright for those who know me, I am not really convinced of that......). I am thinking it will be fun to pace a group of runners trying to meet or exceed their goals rather than me trying to beat my best time. The pace group that I will be leading is the 2:10 group, which is about a 9:55 minute / mile.
Like last year I will run the marathon training distances up to about 14 or 16 miles. That seems to be the point my body is telling me to stop. I am contemplating running a 1/2 marathon before the Cellcom for time, but we will see. Hmmmm, maybe a destination 1/2. We will see.
Today, Patti and I will get a run in Florida where we can run in shorts and short sleeve shirts. Looking forward to it even though yesterday's run in Green Bay was great at 30 ish degrees.
Happy Running.
HC
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Cellcom training in GB started today
Today was the first day of the Cellcom group training here in Green Bay. Harry and I along with hundreds of our running buds were there to start things out. I'm following the official Cellcom training plan and I ran 3 on Thursday and 3 on Friday, then today was a 5 miler. So far on target, however I have to get better at going MY pace and not faster than my comfort zone while I chat with friends who are faster than me. My goal at this point is 10 min. miles for 26.2 miles.
Oh yeah, and after the run I went and used a gift certificate at Run Away shoes that Pastor Greg & Kerry gave me and I got much needed new shoes! Can't wait to try them out tomorrow in Florida where I am headed for a couple days because I am on holiday!
Happy training!
Loves,
Patti
Oh yeah, and after the run I went and used a gift certificate at Run Away shoes that Pastor Greg & Kerry gave me and I got much needed new shoes! Can't wait to try them out tomorrow in Florida where I am headed for a couple days because I am on holiday!
Happy training!
Loves,
Patti
Monday, January 2, 2012
Training has begun!
Familia,
I did some yoga tonight to ease into training! I feel great! Also, Linz mentioned that the Cellcom training regimen is up and running, so I went ahead and changed my password so that she - and any of you - can create new posts for our blog. I'll send sign in and password information to you guys in a separate E-mail. Stay tuned. :)
Also, I have registered for the 2012 Bravado Challenge. Got Bravado?! Prove it! :) Check out the site at www.bravadochallenge.org I'm on the planning committee, it's a great first triathlon experience, and it's low key...I promise! It'd be a great way to kick off June, get pumped for the Bellin and start the Patti-and-Harry-are-getting-hitched partaaaaay!
Sar
I did some yoga tonight to ease into training! I feel great! Also, Linz mentioned that the Cellcom training regimen is up and running, so I went ahead and changed my password so that she - and any of you - can create new posts for our blog. I'll send sign in and password information to you guys in a separate E-mail. Stay tuned. :)
Also, I have registered for the 2012 Bravado Challenge. Got Bravado?! Prove it! :) Check out the site at www.bravadochallenge.org I'm on the planning committee, it's a great first triathlon experience, and it's low key...I promise! It'd be a great way to kick off June, get pumped for the Bellin and start the Patti-and-Harry-are-getting-hitched partaaaaay!
Sar
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year!
Everyone,
So, I have been saying that we should start a running blog in the family because so many people are doing the running thing these days. That, I must say, is kick ass! Anyway, being a non-FaceSpacer at this point, I thought this could be a cool hub for all of us to share what we're doing, how our training is going, etc. Here is it! I am open to suggestions for additions and such, but in the meantime, feel free to post away. I plan to get starting with some light training this week right away, so I'll check back in a day or two.
Happy running!
Sarah
So, I have been saying that we should start a running blog in the family because so many people are doing the running thing these days. That, I must say, is kick ass! Anyway, being a non-FaceSpacer at this point, I thought this could be a cool hub for all of us to share what we're doing, how our training is going, etc. Here is it! I am open to suggestions for additions and such, but in the meantime, feel free to post away. I plan to get starting with some light training this week right away, so I'll check back in a day or two.
Happy running!
Sarah
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