Monday, December 27th: Using the map my run application on my phone I compiled this data from today's run which started at 6:30 am in the cold and dark...4.41 miles total, 59 minutes, avg pace 13:19 min./mile (fastest pace for mile 3 was 12:22 min), avg speed 4.5 miles/hr. Today I ran with my Dad again reversing our route from the 23rd. With the reverse route containing more uphill portions, lengthening our distance almost half a mile, increasing our time spent running rather than walking, and my IPod losing battery in the first mile (despite checking it the night before) I would have to say that today was a much harder run for me, BUT I finished it!
Tuesday, December 28th: Easy 1.5 mile walk with my parents dogs.
Wednesday, December 29th: Walk/Run with my marathon running friend Libby. I was quite intimidated to run with her but she assured me she would go at my pace. I had a tough time running as my right leg was really tight but when I couldn't run anymore I would walk and all in all we completed 5.5 miles of walk/running. My overall pace and speed was much slower today and the unexpected pains, rain, wind, and large elevation change all factor in. I know that with 5 months and one week to go I will be able to complete the half-marathon! Today I fly back to San Diego to work all of the New Years holiday weekend : ( I will be sad to be leaving home where I feel like I have so much support but I know I can succeed on my own as well.
Thursday, December 30th: Total day of sleep and some healthy grocery shopping... then back to work for the night shift tonight... oh how I miss you Christmas vacation!
Friday, December 31st: Easy 20 minute workout on elliptical and weights. Work night shift.
Happy New Years!!!
Saturday, January 1st, 2011: Work night shift, no workout before as I could barely drag myself out of bed to get to work in time. :(
Sunday, January 2nd: Slept through my planned workout...working 3 shifts in a row was not good for my training.
Excitements for Week 5:
- Total miles: 11.4 miles
- I purchased some healthy food and finished cleaning out my pantry and refrigerator of all the foods I don't want to expose myself to.
Goals for Week 6:
- Control the diet portion of my training will full focus!
- Get back onto my training program and prepare for my upcoming 5K race this coming Sunday!
You go girl!
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