W5D3

I did it!! I ran 25 minutes straight!! Week 5 day 3 is supposed to be a 20 minute run, but I just kept going and ran through my timed 5 minute cool down. I cannot believe I did it. I felt so good about myself. I was on cloud nine. I'm thinking I will be able to do the 5k I signed up for. 5 weeks ago I never thought this was possible. My breathing was great today, and although I am not the fastest runner yet, I did it and it feels awesome!



Total distance 2.81 miles
Best Mile 10'47" (walking 5 min and running of course :)
Calories burned 320- According to Nike +

W5D2

Today I ran at Chalco hills. It was a different trail and the change was nice. The girls played on the swings while I ran and Mike watched and then he rode his bike.
It was a wonderful afternoon, and an enjoyable run. Im a bit worried about Tuesdays run. Week 5 day 3 is the first run with no walk interval.


Total distance 2.56 miles
Best Mile 12'13" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 292- According to Nike +

W5D1

I missed my Tuesday run because we didn't really have time to fit it in. I can actually say I missed it, and mean it.
Back home in Nebraska, and still running through my cool downs. I am hooked on trying to do better each day.



Total distance 2.49 miles
Best Mile 12'37" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 284- According to Nike +

W4D3

Today I ran in Castle Rock, CO! I am visting my little sister, and never in my life did I think I would run on vacation. I LOVED it. I was worried the high altitude would throw me off or stop me, but it didn't.
I ran, and Kristin and my mom walked the East Plum Creek Trail.
http://www.crgov.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=14
I'm so jealous of Kristin who has several trail heads right in her backyard.
After our work out we walked up to a place called Pegasus and I had some fantastic Mexican eggs!

Total distance 2.43 miles
Best Mile 13'02" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 277- According to Nike +

W4D2

Well, I ran again during my cool down. Blame it on the Outkast, but momma wanted to keep running. I think I handled the wind much better today as well. Running has become something I look forward to. It is a great stress release, and a very effective way for me to clear my head. The lake is quickly becoming one of my favorite places on planet!

Next time I run it will be in Colorado. yieks!


Total distance 2.61 miles
Best Mile 12'11" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 298- According to Nike +

W4D1

I rocked it today. It felt awesome. Wind and rain (mist) had nothing on me.
I ran my entire cool down period, and it felt good.
I was up to 5 minute runs today, and added nearly 5 minutes to my last run, so that last one was 10 minutes long (well 12 seconds short).

It was a wonderful day at the lake! Thank goodness that Killers song came on, it just didn't seem right to walk to it.

At the end Lance Armstrong chimed in on my Nike plus because I had my best time yet. Pretty rad

Total distance 2.61 miles
Best Mile 12'09" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 298- According to Nike +

W3D3

Happy Easter!

Darby went to one of my Mom's best friends for an Easter brunch and egg hunt, so I seized the opportunity to get a run in while they were gone. Good thing I did too, as I think I ate my weight in potatoes and polish sausage to celebrate the holiday.
I had a wonderful work out today. I ran during my warm up and can feel myself getting stronger. My clothes are fitting differently as well.
My goal this week is to finally calibrate my Nike +. I read they are pretty accurate right out of the box, but why not make it the best it can be?

Bring it on week 4!

Total distance 2.29 mi
Best Mile 13'20" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 261- According to Nike +

W3D2

It was supposed to be a rest day for me today, but I have Good Friday off because it is a railroad holiday. Darby's school starts at 8:45 so after I dropped her off, and dropped Corgan at her school I headed to the lake.
As soon as I stepped out of my car and tinkered with my ipod it started to sprinkle. I thought about going back, I thought about getting my fleece jacket out of the back, and I am so glad I didn't end up doing either.
I ran in the rain, and it was wonderful. I was worried about running on my day off because everything I have read says stick to the program and include rest days so you do not injure yourself, but it felt awesome!

Total distance 2.06 mi
Best Mile 13'55" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 235- According to Nike +

W3D1

Son of a Windy! It was super windy today, and again I had a hard time catching my breath. I don't feel tired when I am running, but I feel like I am not breathing the best I can. I think I need to research breaking techinques. I am going to go out on a limb and run again tomorrow because I have the day off. I dont think it is supposed to be as windy, I want to see if it makes a difference.


Total distance 2.08 mi
Best Mile 13'43" (walking and running of course :)
Calories burned 237- According to Nike +