Wordless Wednesday

 

 

Couch to 10K - Day 3 Week 5
Runkeeper = 2.48 Miles 33:19
1000 Mile Challenge = 72.25 Down  - 927.75 to Go



Motivational Monday

Couch to 10K - Day 2 Week 5
Runkeeper = 2.85 Miles 38:33
1000 Mile Challenge = 69.77 Down  - 930.23 to Go

Staving Off Shin Splints

Or at least attempting to  . . . dropping back to every other day and drinking LOTS of water. Other recommendations appreciated!

Couch to 10K - Day 1 Week 5
Runkeeper = 2.82 Miles 39:34
1000 Mile Challenge = 66.92 Down  - 933.08 to Go

Tuesday - Cut Loose!

When the weather is fantastic and the sun is shining . . . running to Footloose by Kenny Loggins . . . well, it just makes me happy!

Couch to 10K - Day 3 Week 4
Runkeeper = 2.73 Miles 37:14
1000 Mile Challenge = 64.1 Down  - 935.9 to Go

Motivational Monday

Couch to 10K - Day 2 Week 4
Runkeeper = 2.74 Miles 39:42
1000 Mile Challenge = 61:37 Down  - 938.63 to Go

R E S T

Frozen Goat Friday

 

 

 

Ah, sweet rewards for a job well done!!  Also, I had a Mr. Henry Fisher sighting on the trail this morning. Double Bonus!!

 

Couch to 10K - Day 1 Week 4
Runkeeper = 2.75 Miles 38:16
1000 Mile Challenge = 58:63 Down  - 941.37 to Go

Rain Delay

Wordless Wednesday

 

 

Couch to 10K - Day 3 Week 3
Runkeeper = 2.45 Miles 35:11
1000 Mile Challenge = 55.88 Down  - 944.15 to Go



Running Intervals, Lunges, and Push Ups - Oh My!

Oh, not me! I'm sticking to the Couch to 10K program. During my run this morning however I received a PIAP (Proof I'm Awesome Picture) from Gia - SHE is running intervals, doing lunges, and push-ups! One day, Gia, one day!!

Couch to 10K - Day 2 Week 3
Runkeeper = 2.09 Miles 31:52
1000 Mile Challenge = 53.43 Down  - 946.57 to Go

Motivational Monday

Couch to 10K - Day 1 Week 3
Runkeeper = 2.11 Miles 29.04
1000 Mile Challenge = 51.34 Down  - 948.66 to Go

R E S T

To Florida and Back!

 

Couch to 10K - Day 3 Week 2
Runkeeper = 2.62 Miles 39.20
1000 Mile Challenge = 49.23 Down  - 950.77 to Go

Running at the Beach

 

Couch to 10K - Day 2 Week 2
Runkeeper = 2.05 Miles 29:08
1000 Mile Challenge = 46.61 Down  - 953.39 to Go

Throw Down Thursday

I have the coolest friends! JT noticed I'd started running again and he shot me a quick message  - pretty much - LETS RUN! While our schedules didn't mesh, just knowing he had my back was the bomb! We did find some races we wanted to hit this year - just as soon as they open up for registration. The Retro Run 5K in July and The Viking Run 5K in October. Not to mention The Mercedes Relay next year. Woo Hoo!! So many fun fun things!!

Couch to 10K - Day 1 Week 2
Runkeeper = 2.01 Miles 29:06
1000 Mile Challenge = 44.56 Down  - 955.44 to Go

Wordless Wednesday

 

Couch to 10K - Day 3 Week 1
Runkeeper = 2.17 Miles 30:28
1000 Mile Challenge = 42.55 Down 957.45 to Go

Ligustrum Japonicum and Lonicera . . .

 . . . Or, fragrant privet and honeysuckle. My run today could not have smelled sweeter! Spring in the South is a wondrous thing! An explosion of color and fragrance that makes my heart happy. Enjoy your run friends - I know mine was amazing!  (and to all y'all who suffer from allergies, you have my sympathy! This year has seems really rough)

Couch to 10K - Day 2 Week 1
Runkeeper = 2.51 Miles 35:46
1000 Mile Challenge = 40.38 Down 959.62 to Go

Because Aunt Angela Said So . . .

Aunt Angela ran the Disney Half Marathon for her 50th Birthday. She and her friends trained for a  year, they sported tutu's, and they finished the half marathon. At the end, they were sprinkled with Magic Pixie Dust. How could you not want to do that? Disney? Girlfriends? Tutus? Pixie Dust? Absolutely! Last night I had dinner with Aunt Angela (not actually my Aunt, my sister-in-law Gia's Aunt, but extended family is always family!!!) and she asked about my running. (I was embarrassed, I had such grand plans.) We chatted and I knew that she was the inspiration I needed. My angel in Angela. We were together last night for the National Multiple Sclerosis Dinner and Wine Auction Charity Event. See, Aunt Angela has MS and with her MS, she began a running program and has continued to run! For me, I'm going back to the beginning. Couch to 10K. Day 1 Week 1. Let's Run, because Aunt Angela Said So!!!

Couch to 10K - Day 1 Week 1
Runkeeper = 2.07 Miles 29:00
1000 Mile Challenge = 37.87 Down 962.13 to Go

4 More Days

Please join or donate to Team Running for Grace.  We are going to have the best time!!!

 

 

Runkeeper = 2.03 Miles


1000 Mile Challenge = 34.08 Down 965.92 to Go

Sunday Shout Out

Thank you Brynne for getting me out on this FABULOUS day!!!  (And for my post run Starbucks treat!) Can't wait until PENSACOLA BEACH!!!

Runkeeper = 2.43 Miles 26:50
1000 Mile Challenge = 32.05 Down 967.95 to Go

Wednesday

Apparent START Button User Error

Runkeeper = 1.97 Miles 26:34
1000 Mile Challenge = 29.62 Miles 970.38 to Go

Long Distance Workout Buddy

Mr. May's cousin, Rachel, lives in Massachusetts.  She is my new long distance workout buddy, and as I promised her last night  . . . Couch to 10K, week 7 day 2! Whew!

(oh, and a special shout out to Mr. May for alerting me that I had my pants on inside out (see Tuesday, February 4 )

 

 

Runkeeper = 1.78 Miles

1000 Mile Challenge = 27.65 Down 972.35 to Go

Motivational Monday - Mercedes Marathon Weekend

 

There is nothing more motivational to me than to watch (or be a part of) a race. Congratulations all of you Superhero 5K'ers, 1/2 Marathoners, and Marathoners! 
(Next year MiniLi will be old enough to participate in the Kid's Marathon - woo hoo!!!)

Runkeeper = 1.7 Miles 20:09
1000 Mile Challenge = 25.87 Down 974.13 to Go

Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run

 

 

The wonderful Grace Thompson is my race buddy John's mother. She is also a breast cancer survivor. In her honor John and I have formed the team Running for Grace.  If you are free Saturday, March 1st at 8:00 am, we would love to have you run, jog, walk, push a stroller, pull a wagon, just get out an move with us. We had a the best time at the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Dash - as did MiniLi and MiniLu, so we figured the more the merrier!!  Come have fun with us and support a great cause at the same time. (And even if you can't make it or this isn't your thing, you can still donate through the Running for Grace hyperlink.) We hope to see you there!!

Confirmation

This morning, while I am getting dressed, MiniLu says to me, "You going running Mama? A race? I want to run too" Very soon, little one. Very soon!

Runkeeper = 2.11 Miles 24:17
1000 Mile Challenge = 24.17 Down 975.83 to Go

Mr. Henry Fisher

 

Key Finding Hero Extraordinaire!

(Remember this?)

If you ever see him, please thank him again!

 

Runkeeper = 2.36 Miles 43:42 (key hunt walking pace!)

Lesson Learned - Never Run With Your Pants On Inside Out

My mornings are chaotic as I'm sure are everyone else's. We wake up, Mr. May gets ready for work and I dress the girls, fix snacks, fix hair, find shoes, etc. After I kiss them all good-bye, I have a finite time I can run before I have to come home, shower, dress, and get to work.
This morning, when I was getting out of the car to run, I noticed I had my running pants on inside out. I love these pants because they have a hidden "key" pocket on the inside. And after today, I completely understand why the pocket is ON THE INSIDE! When the pocket is on the outside - the key can work it's way loose and fall out - somewhere on the trail.
So, my morning consisted of:
 A very chilly run (37 degrees)
The realization that I didn't have the key to the car when I was finished
Walking back most of my path looking for the key
A call to my mother (whom I woke up) to please come bring me the spare key from her house
My mother arriving - without the key (I did say I woke her up)
A trip back to Mama's for the key
A drive to the hardware store for a new key (Computer Chipped car keys cost $75.00 to replace FYI)
Posting handwritten signs on both ends of the trail "LOST - Ford Car Key - If found please contact  . . .)
So, if you find a car key on Lakeshore, please let me know and also - NEVER RUN WITH YOUR PANTS ON INSIDE OUT!

Runkeeper = 2.04 Miles 23:46
1000 Mile Challenge = 22.06 Down 977.94 to Go

Motivational Monday

Runkeeper = 2.11 Miles 25:52
1000 Challenge = 20.02 Down 979.98 to Go

Not so wordless Wednesday

I tried to get out and run this morning on the road where I live. It is a complete sheet of ice (no salt or sand trucks here). After a close call with a truck who was having a difficult time staying on the road, I called it for safety's sake and came back home.
There are so many people I know who are stuck where they were yesterday, or where they were able to get to last night. Families separated, children at schools without their parents, teachers who stayed to be with their students, co-workers at my office . . . what a 2 inch snowstorm!! Stay put. Stay warm. and above all, Stay Safe!!!

Things that make you run F A S T

I thought this morning it was going to be all about the weather. (21F at the end of my run FYI)
However, an exceptional time motivator and a way to cut your run short is a call from the alarm company! One mile into my run my phone rings - 6:42am and you know it must be important. I spin around and high tail it back to my car - record time I am sure! I met Officer John and we did a walk through of the house. Mr. May showed up less than 2 minutes later. Turns out it was a motion sensor in the room we call The Hanger. The Chinese New Year is Friday and we had decorated for MiniLi and MiniLu. The alarm triggering culprit? Our Dragon!

 

Runkeeper: 2.01 Miles 24:56 (time included to talk to Alarm Company and Mr. May)

1000 Mile Challenge = 17.91 Down 982.09 to Go

Motivational Monday

 

 

Runkeeper = 3 Miles 39:34

1000 Mile Challenge = 15.9 Down 984.1 to Go

R E S T

Super Hero Saturday - JT Thompson

 

Sometime back JT challenged me to run the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Dash with him. The morning began with the two of us texting back and forth - silently hoping the other would back out. 27 Degrees is a TOUGH way to start a morning race! Obviously, we are not quitters =)  We finished the race - as JT said, "we weren't the first and we weren't the last" And, truth be told, we had a total blast! (Extra kudos to Mr. May who pulled MiniLi and MiniLu in the wagon all morning!)

Runkeeper = 4 Miles 52:50 Minutes
1000 Mile Challenge = 12.9 Down 987.1 to Go

Back on Track

A while back my dear friend, JT,  challenged me to run the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Dash with him. Well, folks - that is in less than two weeks (eleven days to be precise) so . . . time I best get my run back on track. The Challenger Division requires that you run two miles, stop, eat one dozen doughnuts (yes, 12 doughnuts) and then run an additional two miles.  Race details include the following: "Those who register as a Challenger and eat all 12 doughnuts will pass through a special timing chute." I believe this is also known as the "please puke here" chute. I will be entering the race as a Casual Runner, I can not speak for JT.

 

Runkeeper = 2.3 Miles 28:34

1000 Mile Challenge = 8.9 Down 991.1 to Go

Nothin' Like Those Biven's Sisters!!

Thank you ladies (and Max):

 

1.  For getting me out and active on this BEAUTIFUL day!!

2.  For kicking it up a notch by planning the Gulf Shore Half Marathon Weekend in April!!

3.  For the 1000 Mile Challenge  - 6.6 Down, 993.4 to Go!

 

 

Runkeeper: 4.02 Miles 52:12

1000 Challenge 6.6 Down, 993.4 to Go

Wordless Wednesday 8

Runkeeper = 2.58 Miles 30:02