easy 6 on the treadmil

nothing else to report the title says it all.
teach spin and body flex tonight. i am going to be pooped out:)

Tuesday Hills

I have come to love this Tuesday Hills Drills Day! Today it was Jenny, Andrea and Kathrine we did a little over 6 miles at average pace of 8:59 with Hills. The weather was perfect I can only hope it is so nice on Sunday, which I am really looking forward to as even Andrea is running the 1/2 marathon which the more the merrier in my mind.
Today when picking up my kids from Andreas house they were decked out as a Power Ranger and Robin/Peter Pan, this is working out great with the kids! Thanks again Andrea and the clan for watching the boys!

Easy Monday

Today my legs are thanking me for a nice easy morning!! I did 30 mins easy on the precore (great for the hips) and then taught my classes which are more fun than then they are exercising. Would like to get some core strenght in today if I have time!

12 Miler

I was back to my Sunday long run today as I missed last Sunday and never did get a chance to make it up during the week although the mileage stayed up, it just took running everyday (that stinks)! I cant wait for tomorrow to have a break from running.
We did 12 miles this morning are splits I think were fairly good as I felt strong. I can tell you as I am writing this after my shift at Outback my legs are done tired turkeys and the thought of teaching in the morning does not seem pleasing.
I cant wait for the 1/2 marathon next week, just to see if the speed work and long miles will pay off!

Body Flex Super Charged

Miles for the week 36, considering I missed out on Sundays long run I am happy with this number, my hips are begging to differ.
Today I ran with Jodi we did 4 miles at about 9:45ish then I taught Body Flex which they have now renamed Super Charged. I think it was the coffee after the run that put me on fire. So great workout this morning! I found someone to cover my next Saturday class, which will be the 1st time that I take a day off before the 1/2 marathon, I am hoping this will give my legs the extra boost they need to get a better time for the 1/2:)

speed work (kind of)

It is amazing how one day you can feel so tired and the next day you feel great! i decided to do speed work on the treadmill today to make up for yesterday. I did a mile warm up at 9:30 then started speed work.
1st mile at 8:10 min mile incline 1. (b/c of treadmill it seemed to easy compared to outside)
2nd mile at 8 min mile (quick bathroom break the one luxury of the treadmill)
miles 3, 4, and 5 I did in 23:50 Min's. it sounds like it was great but in all reality after doing speed work outside this felt much to easy. Don't get me wrong I worked hard but it just did not have the same feeling as outside. You have the wind, sun, humidity and uneven grounds to conquer.

Wind Training

Today was supposed to be a speed work day, the last few weeks Jenny and I have done this together but today on her birthday her son was sick:( so it was left for me to do by myself. I did not have it in me at all!!! no excuses at all just could not, my legs were toast I could not even get myself to get nine min miles or even close. I did 7 miles (barley) at around 9:45 min pace in the wind at every direction, which is actually good race day practice as you never know what you are going to get that race day. Pretty pathetic. but I ran and that is all that matters.

7 miles on the deadmill

nothing to much to report 7 miles at 9:30ish min miles.

Hills

7 miles at 9:04 pace (with hills :):)) Met with Jenny and her friend Andrea it was a great run so nice outside and the company was a pleasure. Andreas four kids were a great help with watching my boys! and my boys had a blast! anytime they come home with treasure maps and swords it was bound to be a good time! Thank you Everyone cant wait for next week.

make up for a lost sunday

Due to a long long day on Saturday I missed my long run on Sunday and I cant tell you how bummed I am about the whole situation but my legs were happy for a day off. I was planning on getting up early on Monday but my husband decided to workout early and when he wants to work out I am happy to let him go first.
I ended up running 4 before my classes started at 9 min miles, my legs still felt a little tired from Saturday so I was happy for not having a long run this morning, it all worked out.
I will try again for a long run on Tuesday.

Running with Jodi

On Saturday I meet with Jodi and anyone else who wants to join and we run 5 miles it is a slower pace for me, but it is nice to just to take it easy and chat and enjoy the nature around us. I follow our run with teaching body flex and by the end of the morning my legs are toast.
Total Miles this Week are 32.5! I would like to get it to around 35 for the week but in 5 runs. One distance day, one speed day, two longer easy days and one day with adding speed every mile.
Happy Valentines Day Everyone!!!

easy day

No running today as my legs are killing me! Took a class in Spring Hill!

3 Mile Tempo

Meet up with Jenny for a tempo run, we did 1 mile warm up then 3 miles at 8:05 with 2 miles warm down! It was supposed to be 4 miles but I was happy to make the 3 miles at 8:05 I feel I will get stronger each week and just to keep working on speed! Thanks Jenny for a great run!!

The Treadmill Running Life!

Monday nice easy recovery day!!
Tuesday 6 1/2 miles slight hill on the treadmill at about a 9:20 pace
Wed easy 4 miles at 9:40s with 30 mins on the precore to stretch out the hips! Teaching Spin at 4:30 that should be more than enough for one day.
Looking forward to speed work with Jenny on Thursday!

Long Run Sunday!! 11 Miles

With just a small group in tow today we headed to the usual spot, usual time for an usual 11 miles!! I can tell you I did not feel like running today but knowing my head with explode with madness if I did not get out of bed, I hate missing all the fun! and really once you are up out of bed, it is all down hill from there, OK maybe a few uphills, some wind but you catch my drift! It was a great run! the morning was awesome (once it warmed up). Our last few miles were quick which made me happy knowing we can finish so strong! Yes I love to run.