March 7th, 2010

by Kate

I know how to pace.

I am very good at pacing myself to stay on target. I should have posted this yesterday after my run, as my endorphins were zooming through my body and I was completely in heaven (and agonizing pain).

I try to keep my long runs around a 12:00 mile, as to not burn out and last the entire time. I am not fast, but I know how to hang on. I think being a race pacer might be in my future, as I can seem to do that well with all of my runs.

This was a good, but difficult run. I hadn’t run more than 2 miles in the past two weeks. When I ran the 7 miler over two weeks ago, I was exhausted any my ankles were terribly sore. This run was no exception.

Today my ankles are killing me, as yesterday they were worse. My arms, abs, back and everything hurt. I’ll survive. I always do. I might cut the mileage next weekend and make sure to keep running regular over the next two weeks to keep my body ready for this kind of distance.

I went out hoping for 10, but I’m happy with 8. Any further and I think my ankles would have broken off. I apparently love to torture myself. I guess it’s better if I do it, than someone else.

Did I mention, this is probably the longest I’ve run in the past 3 years?

Happy running :)

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 03/07/2010
  • Time: 11:00:00
  • Total Time: 1:36:00.00
  • Calories: 795
  • Distance: 8 miles
  • Average Pace: 12:00/mile

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Labels: Run

March 1st, 2010

by Kate

Inspired a student

Today one of the students in my group said she was inspired to try out for the track team! That made me smile. Had to stop midway thru today for a student, that’s why the time is slower than normal, but we were at ten min mile for
all of the running portion!

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 03/01/2010
  • Time: 18:40:13
  • Total Time: 00:30:00.00
  • Calories: 155
  • Distance: 2 miles
  • Average Pace: 15:00/mile

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Labels: Run

February 27th, 2010

by Kate

Lifting

Decent lifting session for my full body. Used 5lb free weights and 25lb kettleball. I need to lift more often, I enjoy it. I know, I sound like a broken record! The cold and snow are cramping my running, but I’m doing better than I was this time last year :)

Workout:

  • Type: Strength Training
  • Date: 02/27/2010
  • Time: 10:00:00
  • Total Time: 00:30:00.00
  • Calories: 175

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Labels: Strength Training

February 25th, 2010

by Kate

Stressed.

I waste too much time stressing over the small stuff. Most of what is bothering me at the present moment will not change my life, make a difference or really matter that much in a year. I need to keep things in perspective and not let the small things build up in my mind. They take up too much valuable space that is needed for much more exciting and creative things.

Been a little lazy this week. No runs Tues, Wed or today. I was supposed to run with my after school group, but the snow tripped up those plans. I will get out there tomorrow, hopefully this snow storm will go away for good. I am determined to keep up the good work, even if my jeans feel tighter than normal. Maybe it’s my leg muscles growing again? I hope so!

Hope you’ve enjoyed a good workout today!

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February 22nd, 2010

by Kate

Giving up for Lent + 3 Mile Tempo Run

Today was the first day. The first full day I did not check facebook or twitter. I did not share my thoughts in 140 characters or less and I didn’t see what my tweople were up to all day. I feel deprived, I feel out of the loop, I feel like I’m breaking my addiction.

Okay, it’s not like being addicted to substances I’m sure, but technology can become very addictive. I am going to remove twitter/facebook from my distractions for Lent. Personal accounts only, my business, well I have to keep that strong! I only have a business FB account, which is usually just a catch for my blog posts to share with people.

My accounts may trick people, as they have automatic publishing of things such as this blog. But, don’t be fooled, it is not me, but it is the main inside the internet.

So, today wasn’t easy. It took a lot not to check and it’s taking a lot for me not to check now. I just get bored or want a distraction. I have a lot of things happening in the next month that I need to really focus on. I hope to come out the other end of this a better balanced person, able to use technology effectively, but not as a time waster.

Went for a 3 mile tempo run with the group of students today. It was nice. I pushed the pace on them and they never give up. They want to get healthy and I’m proud that they have more drive than I did at their age. Well, they also told me that I’m old and if I can do it, they surely can (I’m 10 years older). LOL! Those wacky girls.

Workout:

  • Type: Run
  • Date: 02/22/2010
  • Time: 16:00:00
  • Total Time: 00:30:00.00
  • Calories: 311
  • Distance: 3 miles
  • Average Pace: 10:00/mile

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Labels: Run, a Life or something like it

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