Monthly Archives: February 2012
10 days and counting …
I’ve been taking vitamin C, multi vitamin and drinking herbal hippy tea like CRAZY to kick this cold. It’s working. I’m not 100% but I am definitely getting better. I ran easy yesterday and felt pretty good. Today I decided … Continue reading
Filed under life, repeats, running, speed work
12 days and counting …
In November, when I registered for the Seaside Half Marathon, my running had been almost non-existent. I was optimistic that I could turn things around by March 4 to be able to run a good half. December was a good … Continue reading
new type of workout
I called my brother last night to get some inspiration on a good speed/tempo workout. I could give you tons of workouts that are great for getting ready for a 5K-8K (from coaching for 5 years) but longer distance hard workouts … Continue reading
latest look
I’m going to be a SIGHT. Oh dear. The things that I think oh I’ll never wear that always seem to come around on me. I just ordered these – compression calf sleeves. I’ve read about how they can help … Continue reading
4 x mile
This morning’s workout: 1 mile warm up, 4 x 1 mile with 1/2 mile recoveries, 1 mile cool down. 7.5 miles total. Alarm set for 4:53am. Coffee pot set to automatical brew at 4:55am. Drank some water, drank 1.5 cups … Continue reading
a kick
I’m on a motivational kick – or high – right now. Or surge. Not sure what to call it, except that RUNNING is going well FINALLY. I get nervous that tomorrow it will tank again. But for today, I’m excited. … Continue reading
partner
I had several great running groups/partners before we moved. The last 2 years here in FL have been some lonely running. In 1 sense, I think it has made me a better runner. Doing 12 and 14 miles on your … Continue reading
Filed under long runs, partners, running, that feeling
