Holy Smokes!

The lady on the left is 92 years old!!!  Her name is Gladys but I bet she is called Glady (look at her shirt).  What an athlete!  She just completed her 5th Honolulu marathon.  She first ran the Honolulu marathon at age 86.  Read more about it here.  This is just amazing.

I have been trying to figure out why I started this blog.  At first it was to train for a marathon.  Now it is for running long time in life.  Even it is one mile I pray I'm running in my 90's.

I missed Monday's run but I made it happen for today.  My problem is getting out the door.  Rollins likes to remind me that he comes first :)

Weather: 36 degrees, I have a little obsession with the weather.

Distance: 1.01 miles

Average Pace: 12:32

Total Time: 12:32

Calories Burned: 91

On iTunes: Go Easy by Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

And So It Begins [I hope]

After 4 weeks off, I decided to try my legs running again.  It was nice.  And frigid.  I hope that I gave my IT Band plenty of time to recover.  I hope I have no problems and that other parts don't wish to remind me I'm getting old.

It was only a mile but a glorious one!

Weather: 30 degrees, snow flurries

Distance: 1 mile

Average Pace: 13:12

Total Time: 13:12

Calories Burned: 77 (better than nothing)

On iTunes: Yellow Submarine by The Beatles

Nice.

I've been working real hard at home to stretch out my IT Band and tonight it paid off.  The pain hasn't gone away completely but it isn't hurting as bad.  I'm not out of the woodwork just yet!  I honestly don't think this will just disappear.  I'm prepared for good runs and bad runs.  I have forgotten what an emotion roller coaster training can be.  One minute I feel confident and the next I feel I'm going to lose it.  One minute I feel like dropping out and the next I'm in it 100%. 

Monday's Run:
Weather: 70 degrees, perfect!
Distance 4.23
Average Pace: 12:44
Total Time: 53:53
Calories Burned: 374
On iTunes: Addicted To Love by Florence + The Machines {LOVE LOVE this song}

Thursday MORNING'S run:
Weather: 47 degrees, dark, gloomy, sprinkles... loved it!
Distance: 2.65
Average Pace: 12.20
Total Time: 32:43
Calories Burned: 230
On iTunes: Washed By The Water by Needtobreathe

Next is Race Day on Saturday!!  So excited and scared.  Still working on the IT Band and I have a fear that it will give in on me half way through the race.  It's only a 10K but I'm still nervous!

I plan on placing myself in the back of the pack.  I will start off walking to warm up my legs and then get going on my run / walk method.  Praying I cross that finish line whether I run, walk or crawl!

Will It Happen?

I overslept Thursday morning and crammed a 1.5 mile workout in.  Does that counts as a workout.  I walked a good bit just to warm my legs up a bit.  I felt fine but had to get home and get the day going.

I ran 3 miles on Saturday (running for 4 minutes / walking for 1).  IT Band started hurting so I walked the last mile home.  I had a 90 minute massage planned (thanks Hank).  The massage therapist had an emergency and it was cancelled.  I ended up going to Fleet Feet Sports and talked to someone about my IT Band issue.  I ended up buying another tool to help me.  The Foam Roller.  These tools are helping me, however, everyone I talk to says I'll end up in physical therapy.  This saddens me and makes me now think that the marathon is just no longer attainable.  I'm barely getting in enough time to run; how in the world will I have time for therapy?

Unfortunately the 14 mile I planned has been moved back.  I'm reevaluating my training plan.  I'm basically seeing how far this wimpy leg will carry me.  I'm also going to look into physical therapist (just in case).  I don't want this to really interfere with the marathon (if it happens).

I'm left with the feelings of disappointment, sadness, failure, and just mad. 

This training feels different.  I'm not as connected as I was before.  I don't feel I'm running enough.  I don't feel my mind is in the game!  I don't feel I'm eating right, drinking enough water, stretching enough, or doing enough cross training.  Never mind.  I'm not doing ANY cross training!  I have no where to cross train!  I'm really on the down and out about the whole thing.  I'm discouraged.

Ugh.

I'm so frustrated.

Goal this week is three 4 mile runs and [God willing] a 10K race this weekend.  If I'm physically able to run this race it will be the most humbling race.  I'm prepared for a time over an hour :)  I usually run 10K between 50 - 60 minutes.  I think my fastest was right under 50 minutes.

I think I'll go for a run to clear my thoughts...

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Snoozing Baby = Happy Runner

I had to work around Rollins' schedule for Friday's run.  Even though it's harder work and slows me down I like having him with me.  The perfect time to do things is right after he eats.  He was happy, full, and had a clean diaper.  He was also ready for a nap by the time I put him in the jogger.

Weather: 80 degrees, warm, sunny
Distance: 5.23
Average Pace: 13:30 (see I am slow)
Total Time: 1:10:38
Calories Burned: 460
On iTunes: Windsurfing Nation by Broken Social Scene

I start my watch the minute I step outside and turn it off when I open the door.  My time always includes the warm up , cool downs, and occasional 5 minute walk (or two).

Only 6 miles is on my training schedule for Sunday's long run.  If my right knee will hold up I will try and make it for 8.  On a previous long run I made the mistake of not warming up properly.  I'm obviously still paying for it.  The pain will cause those 5 minute walk breaks.

Motivation from a New Balance Ad

Here's to hoping for a great weekend!