Running for Jen

I am running again!  It was really nice to get outside and run this morning.  With it being New Year's Day morning the roads were fairly empty.  The weather was mild and cloudy.  My legs felt good and stayed that way throughout my run.  I finished 9 miles in 1:33:26 and felt very good about it.  This was a nice way to start out the new year.

This was my last morning to sleep in before I head back to work.  Needless to say, I took advantage of it.  When I did get up, I walked the dogs and hit the streets.  It was cold but sunny.  I tuned into my music and just tried to enjoy myself.  I completed the distance in 1:22:40, which I am pleased with.

I am back on my sleep deprived work schedule.  I only needed one mile to get to my 10:00 minute per mile pace.  I felt good throughout with the only issue being that nose was still running (no pun intended) even indoors.  After my run, I then completed some core exercises that my husband has me doing.

I felt like garbage this morning.  This was only my 3rd morning to get up early and I felt wiped out.  I did get myself to the gym.  I completed 6 miles, getting to my 10:00 minute/ mile pace by mile 2.  By mile 4 or 5, I was able to get to a 9:50 minute/ mile pace, which I was happy about.  When I was done running, completed 3 out of the 4 core exercises that my husband has me doing.

My night's sleep includes about an hour on the couch before getting to bed.  I ran six miles at the gym.  Today was similar to yesterday as it only took a mile for me to get to my 10:00 minute/ mile pace.  I felt better than I did yesterday.  I was able to get to a 9:50/ mile pace by mile 4, which I was happy about.

I got up and ran with my friends this morning.  We ran 8 miles and then walked the last mile.  We were prepared to stop at 8, but decided to walk to cool down and just went the extra mile.  We had a nice run.  It was very relaxing.  It was cold, with the temperatures hovering around 35 degrees.

I had a good night's sleep, but unfortunately a lousy run.  It was very cold, about 20 degrees, but sunny.  I have a slight cough and the cold weather just didn't help the situation.  I was feeling the need to walk every so often just so that I could catch my breath.  I was relieved to get 6 miles in, with the last mile being the best of all of the miles.  

There was up to 7 inches of snow on the ground this morning, which meant no running for me today (this is why I ran yesterday).  I have already found out that I will be off tomorrow as well.  I will either go out walking or finally bring the exercise bike in the house.

Today marks day 2 of being off from work due to snow/ ice.  We received about 7 inches or so of snow between Sunday evening and Monday morning.  We then received freezing rain Monday morning on top of the snow.  We learned sometime Monday or Tuesday that due to the fact that we rarely have weather this severe, Athens does not have any official snow plows.  There was machinery out there attempting to clear the main roads, but that was about it.  I decided to take a walk and check it all out.  It was not pretty.  The sidewalks and roads were a combination if snow and ice. There weren't too many cars out, but my gut feeling says that some of them did not need to be out there.  I turned around due to the fact that I was about to hit a very steep, icy hill.  Needless to say, it is also extremely cold out.

Day 3 - No work due to ice.  It has been so cold that any snow that has melted is turning into ice over night.  I decided to bring the exercise bike in the house that has been in the garage since we have moved.  Driving is just not the best idea.  I rode the bike for an hour and twenty minutes increasing my pace by one interval every 5 minutes and then going back down after I reached the highest tension.  It is definitely not the same as running, but at least it got my legs moving and working.  My bike showed a distance of 13.4 miles.  I have no clue how I should translate that into running miles.

Well, I attempted to run this morning.  I did not have to be at work until 11:00am due to the ice, so my husband and I decided to sleep in a bit and were at the gym by 8:00am.   Unfortunately, no one else was there.  The sign on the door stated that they would open by 9:00am.  Since I was dressed and ready to workout, we went back home and I hit the recumbant bike again for an hour and twenty minutes, completing the same interval workout I did yesterday.  The bike's odometer showed that I completed 12.9 miles.  Once again, nowhere near the same as running, but the legs received a workout and I broke a sweat.  My plan is to run tomorrow, either inside or out.  If the gym is not open, I recognize that it will be very cold, but it is time to start running again.

I finally got to run again today.  I went to the gym this morning and this time it was actually open.  It took a mile to get to my 10:00 minute/ mile pace.  At mile 4, I took it up to a 9:50 pace and maintained that for the rest of the way.  I completed my core work after my run. 

Due to ice on the roads, students were not to report to school today, but teachers did have to be in by 11:00am.

I was finally able to run outside today.  I met a few members of my group at  a different location this morning so that we could run without worrying too much about the ice.  It was a tad boring, because it was repetitive and it was freezing.  Temperatures were in the mid 20's.   It was so cold that my fingers, even in gloves hurt for the first couple of miles.  Once I defrosted I felt good.  I ran the first 4 miles with a new member of our group. Once she left I joined the two others that remained and attempted to run with them the rest of the way.  I say attempted because for the most part I was trailing them.  I will say that running near them allowed me to pick the pace up.  I finished the distance in just over 1:40, which I was very happy about.  This was also my first double-digit run since the marathon.

I was back outside running this morning, this time, near my house.  Since I didn't get out the door until 10:30am, it wasn't that cold.  I even took off the gloves by mile 3.  I felt pretty good and made myself run up all of the hills.  There were still a few icy spots out there that I needed to be careful of.  A couple of sidewalks were just still ice.  My original plan was to complete 6-7 miles, therefore I was content to complete the 8.  I finished in 1:25:36, which I was happy about.

Today is a holiday for me, which is why I was able to sleep in.  After walking the dogs, I hit the streets for at least a 6 mile run.  Fortunately, I felt good enough to get 7 miles in, which I completed in just over an hour and fourteen minutes.  I was fine with the time.  It was cold and gloomy, but not freezing.

It was back to work for me today, which is one of the reasons my sleep time is less than it has been.  I actually slept less than that due to waking up multiple times.  I ran at the gym and ran at my recent usual pace.  I was at a 10;00 minute mile by the start of mile 2 and was running at a 9:50 pace at the start of mile 4.  My legs felt alright, but unfortunately other parts of me didn't, which for the most part is my own fault.  Live and learn!

I decided to run after work this afternoon so that I can sleep tomorrow morning.  I was able to get off work on time and get home.  I was out the door by 4:45, which was good.  Unfortunately, my legs felt very heavy.  I don't think that I really got into a groove until the last mile.  I was happy to finish before the sun went down completely.

I ran at the gym this morning and then completed 3 out of 4 of the core exercises that I am trying to include three days a week.  It took just the one mile to get to a 10:00 minute / mile pace.  I then took it up to a 9:50 pace for the last couple of miles.  I felt alright.  My original plan was to get 6 miles in, but due to an extra 5 minutes of sleep and me obviously not moving fast enough, I was only able to get 5 in.

It was another cold morning here.  Temperatures hovered around 30-31 degrees.  It was so nice to run with a friend instead of by myself.  The pace was probably a tad slower than it could have been, but it was fine, especially since I woke up with a sore throat.  I am concerned that I am fighting something off.

With today's run, I hit 40 miles for the week, my first since the marathon.  Goal accomplished!

I had a good run this morning.  I got out to a late start since we slept in after going out last night.  I didn't hit the road to run until after 10:30am.  I also have a cold of some type, so I wasn't sure how I would feel.  I chose to run the hillier route near my house since I haven't run it in quite a while and because I am planning on running a hilly 5k in a couple of weeks.  I was able to run up all of the hills without walking.  I did go through a package of tissues while I was out there, but didn't necessarily slow down to a walk every time I needed one, which is progress for me.  I finished in 1:23:08, which I was happy about.  I also figured out how to figure out how long each mile is taking me on my watch.  I can't believe that it took me this long to figure it out.

I had a pretty decent run this morning.  The only issue that I had was having to stop every mile to blow my nose, as I have developed a head cold.  My legs and body felt pretty good.  I was at a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2 and had myself running a 9:50 minute mile by mile 5.

I was only able to get in 3 sets of one of the core exercises that I was suppose to do.

I ran at the gym this morning since I have to work this evening.  It went alright outside of the fact that I still have a cold.  I had to stop multiple time to blow my nose.  When I was actually running, I had myself at a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2 and hit a 9:50 mile by the start of mile 4.  

I was only able to get in 3 sets of my core work before having to leave.

Outside of having to blow my nose every mile, I had a really good run this morning.  My legs felt good.  I was up to a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2 and up to a 9:50 by mile 3.  I ran miles 4 and 5 at a 9:40 pace and finished the last mile at a 9:30 pace.  It was nice to have my run done in just under an hour.

I had a nice run this morning with the girls.  It was cooler than we thought it would be with temps hovering around the 30 degree mark.  We ran our typical Saturday run for the first 8.5 miles and then added a neighborhood that was new to me for the final mile and a half.  Outside of my nose running faster than my legs, all is good.   Run time was 1:51:+

This run went alright this morning.  It was beautiful out, but unfortunately I overdressed.  I was fine, but would have been a bit more comfortable in shorts versus running tights.  I must still have remnants of my cold, because I went through a package of tissues within 6 plus miles.  I didn't think that I was going to make it to 8 miles, because of the lack of Kleenex, but fortunately, I was able to do it. I ran my hilly route into the next county and made sure that I ran up the hills.  I am running a hilly 5k on Saturday and am trying to prepare myself for it.

I ran after work today so that I could get the extra sleep in the morning.  I was able to leave work on time, but it was wet and cold outside, with temperatures in the mid 40's.  I got home and changed and checked on my dogs, one of which that had to go to the vet today unexpectedly.  He looked so pathetic with a bandage around his foot hobbling around the house.  Anyhow, I got out the door sans my watch since it became disconnected without me realizing it.  My legs felt heavy, which I have found is now common when I run after work.  It took me awhile, but I did get through the mileage with no major issues.

I actually had 7 hours of sleep last night, which is really good considering that I was up at 4:15 am for my run.  I felt a  bit tired, but not too bad.  I was up to my 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2.  At mile 4, I took it up to 9:50, mile 5 was 9:40 and then I started mile 6 at a 9:30 pace.  At 5 1/2, I took it up one more time to a 9:22 to finish.

I finished my workout by completing two of the core exercises that I am supposed to do for a total of 6 sets.

I chose to run after work so that I could get some much needed sleep.  Unfortunately, I was tired during my drive home and felt the same way while running.  I was planning on taking up the pace of miles 3 and 4 in preparation of my upcoming 5k, but my body disagreed with my brain.  I honestly attempted to run faster, but I was just not moving well.  I was going a good 30 - 40 seconds faster than my first couple of miles, but that was it.  The only positive thing that I can say is that my final time was just over an hour (by 47 seconds), which was a good 3 minutes faster than Monday.

I ran at the gym this morning after taking yesterday off.  It was decent.  I was up to a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile two.  At mile 3, I took it up to 9:50, mile 5 was at 9:40 and then mile 6 was at 9:30.  After I completed my run, I was able to work in 6 sets of core work.

This is one of those races that reminded me as to why I am a runner.  I went into this race not feeling very confident.  I knew ahead of time that it would be a challenging aka hilly course.  My husband attempted to motivate me on the way there by playing some good 80's music.  By the time the race started, I was relaxed and told myself to just do the best that I can and whatever happens, don't walk!  My approach seemed to work.  We were running uphill right from the start.  Once we took our first turn, you could see the upcoming downhill and then the really big uphill.  I clocked the first mile in 8:15, which I considered alright considering.  The 2nd mile wasn't too bad although I could definitely tell that I was working.  I really tried to move as fast I could on any flat surfaces as well as the downhills.  I clocked the second mile in about 8:20.  The last mile plus took the longest.  There was some serious uphill running especially when we were about a half mile plus from the finish.  It was daunting, although I was proud of myself as I attempted to motivate a kid that I eventually passed.  Once we were up the final hill, I noticed that the finish was a bit further than I anticipated based on what my watch showed.  I finished with a clock time of 27:03, although my watch showed the distance at around 3.25, not 3.1.  I asked a few others that had the same watch and our readings were all around the same.  I was content with my time as most people were saying that they were about a couple of minutes off from their normal pace.

As far as the age group goes, the top female was in my age group and won the female overall, which gave me first place in our age group as far as the awards went.   The results show me in second, which is why I listed my age group place as one or two.  The award was some pottery in the form of a plate.

I ran this afternoon after work so that I could sleep a bit more this morning and to give my legs a bit more of a rest.  They were actually still sore today from my 5K on Saturday.  I will be honest, I really was not in the mood to run, but had mentally committed myself to do it.  I didn't get out of work until 4:30 due to some obligations there, which therefore delayed me getting home and out the door.  I was home, changed and out the door by 5:15 or so.  I took it slow and felt how slow I was going up the hills and then felt the soreness on the way down.  By getting the later start, I was also cutting it close as far as daylight hours go.  I realized that 5 miles would be about all I could get in.  I timed it fairly well as the rain began soon after I got home.

I went to the gym this morning and ran on the treadmill.  I definitely felt tired this morning.  My legs actually felt alright, but my brain just wanted to go back to bed.  Needless to say, I made it through and maintained my new standard paces of 10:00 mile by the start of mile 2, 9:50 by mile 4, 9:40 by mile 5 and 9:30 for the final mile.

I ran in the afternoon so that I could get that extra bit of sleep in the morning. I was able to leave work on time, which was good.  I had to really push myself out the door and once again, my legs felt a bit tired by the time I got out there.  After a good 3 miles, I finally started loosening up and not feeling so fatigued.  I had told myself at least 6 miles, therefore getting 7 was a really good thing.  I also told myself that I had no excuse not to get 7 miles in.

I hit the treadmill bright and early at the gym. Fairly typical run: up to a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2, 9:50 for miles 3 and 4, 9:40 for mile 5 and 9:30 for mile 6.  Outside of the nose running a bit, everything was fine.

It was a cold one this morning with temperatures in the upper 20's.  The people I was planning on meeting bailed at the last minute due to a late evening with the kids, but I did wind up running into (no pun intended) someone else that I knew and ran with her and her friend for the first 6 miles.  I then finished the last 5 on my own.  It went fairly well.  I noticed that my pace for a while was under a 10:00 minute mile, but then would catch myself slowing down.  We ran on a couple of streets that were new to me, which was a nice change although there was a slight incline.  Overall, I was happy with the way things went and happy to get 11 in.  First time that I have been over 10 since the marathon, which also took me to my minimum goal for the week, which was 35 miles.

I did not get nearly as much sleep as I wanted to since we went out last night.  I am really getting too old for these late nights, especially when I am working.  I did finally get myself out the door by 10:30 plus.  I had some iPod issues at first, but I was finally able to straighten that out.  The weather was gorgeous, one plus to starting late.  It had already started to warm-up by the time I got out there.  My run was not bad at all, but wasn't great. It really fell in the so-so range.  I am glad that I did it and I was happy when it was over as I was scheduled to have a busy day.

I ran at the gym this morning.  Everything went fine.  Just a fairly typical morning.  I was at a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2.  I then hit a 9:50 by mile 3, 9:40 by mile 5 and a 9:30 by mile 6.  Sportscenter kept me company once again.

I was back at the gym this morning.  I definitely felt tired this morning.  Fortunately, it didn't effect my running too much.  I was at at 10:00 minute mile by the start at mile 2.  I didn't hit 9:50 until mile 4 and then finished the last mile at a 9:40 pace.

I ran at the gym this morning and felt pretty good considering the lack of sleep.  I was at my 10:00 minute mark by the start of mile 2 and stayed there until mile 5, basically because I forgot to increase the pace. I then took it to a 9:50 pace,  and finished the last mile at a 9:30 pace.  I needed to get to work early, which is why I stopped at 6 miles and did not do my core workout.

I slept in this morning and enjoyed running on a beautiful morning.  I even broke out the shorts.  I decided to go with the hillier of the two courses that I run from home.  I had a good day, finishing in 1:46:+.  I felt good the whole time and did not walk the hills.

I had another good run this morning.  It wasn't as nice out as it was yesterday, but I was still able to put on the shorts.  I ran my other route today and listened to my music along the way.  I felt good the whole time and finished in 1:34:+.  There weren't as many hills on this course, but the ones that I did face I made myself run them and not walk.  Hopefully, I will continue to have good, solid runs as I have had the past few days.

This run was short because it was a joint venture between me and my dogs.  This was actually an off day for me.  I decided that as long as I got out of track practice early enough, that I would run with the dogs when I got home.  It was a nice evening and we all enjoyed it.  I had the energy and knew that the dogs needed to run.

I was back at the gym this morning for my pre-work run. I was a bit tired but alright. My run was fairly typical for a treadmill workout.

I decided tor run after work so that I could get some sleep. I was able to get home by before 5:00 and was out the door just afterward. My legs felt tired and a bit heavy, but overall everything went alright. I finished up in 1:13+, which I was happy about. The weather was nice as it was cooling down.

I had a lousy nights sleep, which is I believe due to allergies.  Fortunately, I didn't have any issues at the gym outside of having to blow my nose every mile or so, which has become somewhat normal for me.  I was at a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2, took it up to 9:50 by mile 4, 9:40 by mile 5 and then 9:30 for the last mile.  After my run, I completed six sets of my core exercises.

I did not get nearly enough sleep, but fortunately my run went fine.  It was cold, at least in comparison to what it has been like outside. It was in the upper 30's when we started.  I met a friend of mine at around 6:30 as well as a newcomer to our group and we ran 10 miles.  It was nice, casual and relaxing.  

I was able to get back to 40 miles for the week, which I was very happy about doing.

It was a beautiful day for a run, especially after a good nights sleep.  It was probably in the upper 50's/ low 60's and sunny.  My plan was to run at least 8 miles, therefore, I was happy to complete 9.  I will say that I was starting to feel a bit tired during mile 8.  I finished in 1:34+, which I was happy about.

I ran my typical run at the gym this morning.  I felt a bit tired, but not too bad.  I was up to a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2.  By mile 4, I took it up to a 9:50, mile 5 was a 9:40 and then the final mile was at a 9:30 pace.  The only issue I had was once again with the nose.  I should get some stock in Kleenex.

I ran after work so that I could sleep in this morning.  As usual, my legs were a bit tired.  I decided to run miles 3 and 4 a bit harder in preparation for a 10k that I am doing this weekend.  Unfortunately, they were not close to race pace as I ran them in 9:13 and 9:11.  Overall though, I did complete my 7 miles in 1:09:40, which is just under a 10:00 mile.

I was back at the gym this morning.  I felt tired, but outside of using a lot of Kleenex, everything went fine.  I was at a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2 and was up to a 9:50 mile by mile 2.5.  I reached a 9:40 mile by mile 5 and then finished mile 6 at a 9:30 pace.  I finished my workout with 5 sets of core work.

It was cold and wet for today's 10K.  Fortunately, I still managed to PR!  I finished the race in 52:06 (unofficially), which was about a minute and a half faster than the last 10K that I did, which was a 1 1/2 years ago. It rained on us the entire time.  The good thing was that the race didn't start until 10:00 am, which meant I could sleep in.  Based on the course map, the first half would contain the hills, which was accurate.  They weren't horrible, but I definitely felt as though I was breathing harder.  By the second half, I told myself just to try and pick up the pace since it would be either mostly flat or downhill from here.  I did just that.  The only downside, was that this girl passed at the very end.  I am making myself feel better by reminding myself that I was a lot older than her.  It took a while for the race people to place my name on the board for 3rd place in my age group.  I waited around for the awards ceremony only to find out they were only giving out awards to the top winners in each group.  It would have been nice to know that ahead of time as I was cold and had somewhere to be that afternoon.  It was a good race day and I am happy!

I ran at the gym this morning.  Everything went fine.  I was a bit tired, but not too bad.  Today is going to be a very long day as we have our first track meet of the season this evening.

I ran at the gym this morning instead of running from home this afternoon due to a high chance of rainy weather this afternoon.  My body, specifically my legs were very tired after not getting home from last night's track meet until almost 8:30pm.  I am glad that I chose not to wait until after work since it was cold and lightly raining.  I was also quite tired.

I was back at the gym this morning to become one with the treadmill.  I was tired, but my run went alright.  I needed to stop after 6 miles because I still had some work to finish before school.

Unfortunately, I had to go into work today, due to the snow days that we had back in January.  To get my 10 miles in, I had to get outside just before 6:00am to get back in time.  Fortunately, I only had to run in the dark for at the most, a couple of miles.  It was quite cold, as the temperatures were back in the mid-30's.  I felt pretty good, even though my time doesn't reflect that as I finished in over an hour and 51 minutes.  Due to the cold, I once again became one with my tissues.

I finally had the opportunity to sleep in this morning.  My husband and I went to see Rick Springfield last night, which was fun, but between the concert and daylight savings time beginning, I didn't get out the door until after 11:00am.  My run went fine, but time just seemed to get away from me.  My goal was 10 miles, since we have our next track meet this Saturday and I am not sure if I would be able to get the mileage in.

I had an awful day at work today.  I made myself run this afternoon to help reduce my stress.  My run was not very good, but it was still better than not running at all.  I ran outside now that it doesn't get dark until at least 7:30 pm.

I was at the gym for 6 miles this morning.  Since I am writing this two days after the fact, I don't remember too much about it outside of being drained from the day before.  This run was definitely better than the one from Monday night.

This run was definitely better than the two previous day's runs.  I ran after work in beautiful weather.  I didn't get started until almost 6:00pm, but I felt pretty good.  It took a couple of miles for me to loosen up the legs, but other than that I was alright out there.  I finished in just under 1:13:30.

I ran on less than 6 hours of sleep, therefore I was a bit tired.  I ran in the morning so that I would not have to worry about it after practice today.

It was so nice to sleep in, but I was still exhausted when I got up.  I made myself get out of bed by 9:00am since I had a busy day ahead of me.  My plan was to get 10 miles in, which I am very happy to report, I was able to do.  I felt decent throughout as I was mentally trying to relax, listen to my music and figure out how I was going to handle some additional stuff for work.  I was not looking forward to having to work again today as I hadn't had a day off since last Sunday.  The arch in my right foot continued to bother me as I really must have irritated it after being on my feet all day yesterday at the track meet.  I noticed it early on yesterday and just never went away.

I ran after work and unfortunately, it was not a very good run.  I felt much better than I did a week ago at this time, but I was so tired.  I could feel it, especially during those first couple of miles.  My mood was fine, my body was just pooped.  I also didn't get started until 6:30 pm, which was much later than I would have preferred.

I went to the gym this morning as I usually do on Tuesday.  The arch on my right foot was continuing to bother me.  I felt it more today while exercising than I have ever before.  Running on it flat out hurt.  Since I was up and at the gym, I decided to walk.  After mile 1, I tried to run again, but to no avail.  At the start of mile 4 (and after a quick bathroom break), I decided to try running again one more time.  This time it wasn't too bad, although I did notice.  I was running at a very slow pace,but I thought that it was better than not running.  My plan is to try again tomorrow afternoon.

WALKING MILES!  I had an awful day at work.  When I got home, I walked my dogs with my husband and then went out for my run.  Unfortunately, the running part did not happen.  My body did not want to run.  Outside of a few downhills, it just did not happen.  Even though walking is not the same, the walk was definitely good.  It didn't clear my head, but I was able to relax a little bit.

I was back at the gym this morning and thankfully, able to run.  My body felt much better than it did the other day.   My pace was slower than normal, but at least I was running.  I really feel that this helped me have a better day at work mentally.

It was cold and wet outside so I decided to join my husband at the gym.  I ran while he pumped up.  It took me a little bit to get going, but once I did I was fine.  I finished running when his workout ended, which took me to 7 miles.

I ran after work this afternoon.  It was cold and wet outside, but I needed to run, so I got myself out there after track practice.  It was slow, but effective.  I dressed as though it was winter again, running in a sweatshirt and earband to go along with the running tights.  The only concern that I had was after a very classy air hanky, I noticed that my nose bled just a bit.  This is probably the 3rd time that this has happened in the past week.  I am assuming that it is stress related and if so, it should stop after tomorrow afternoon.  I will monitor it and hope for the best.

For a moment, I didn't know if I was going to get all 6 miles in, but I pushed through and made it.  I really wanted to get this in as I knew that I was going to have a stressful day ahead of me.  I worked out at the gym.  I definitely ran slower than I have been, but I was just happy to be running.

I ran with my students this afternoon at track practice.  We had practice over at the local high school.  I ran with my distance runners.  We completed three laps of .9 miles.  Because I was working, I did slow down to get runners that were walking and run with those that needed the extra push.

I was able to run at the gym this morning, which was pretty decent considering how the past week has gone.  I felt pretty good and was able to get back to my normal pace.

I decided to enjoy the weather and run outside.  It was slow, but decent.  I felt alright completing my mileage.  It was nice knowing that I did not have to get 10 in today as I can finally do my long run next Saturday.

I had a lousy run today.  My legs were so tired.  I definitely did my share of walking, especially up the hills.  I did everything I could to get through it.  My guess is that the fatigue is due to the constant pacing that I had to do since our standardized testing began at school today.

I was back at the gym this morning.  My legs felt better than they did yesterday afternoon, but I was still tired.  The first four miles were slower than normal.  By mile 5, I was finally able to get up to a 10:00 minute mile.  For mile 6, I pushed the pace up every .2 of a mile so that I could get done, since I was running a tad late (no pun intended).

I ran with my track and field kids this afternoon.  My goal was to motivate the slower kids around a .8 mile route around the local high school.  It felt good to be out there.  I needed it.

I ran at the gym this morning.  It was a bit of a rough morning due a work related issue.  I got through my run without any issues, which was a good thing.  I needed it, big time.

 I finally had the opportunity to run with my friends again.  It was so nice to see them again.  I had a lot of venting to do and so did my main running buddy.  It was a much needed run for both of us.

Today's run was fairly awful.  It was nice out, although a tad warm, believe it or not.  I knew that I was in trouble when I started taking walk breaks during the first mile.  I did make it through 7 miles, but chose not to look at my final time.

Due to a track meet after school, I chose to run in the morning.  I felt alright, although my run did start out a tad slow.  I got through it of course and was happy to be done.

I was back at the gym this morning.  Even with the sleep deprivation, my run went alright.  I felt decent, but did take a quick walk break every mile.

My plan was to run 6 miles this morning, but I felt as though I needed the time at home to make sure that I was ready for work and especially my trip to New York to see my family.  I decided to cap today's effort at 5 miles so that I would relieve some stress.  Everything went better than expected considering the lousy night's sleep and the congestion that I had.  

After an exhausting day yesterday, which was a combination of work and travel, I had to get up by 7:20 so that my parent's cleaning ladies could get started on the house.  I ran out in cold and blah weather.  Fortunately, the running was better than the weather.  I felt decent considering the fact that I was feeling a bit sick yesterday.  I have also been quite congested.  Needless to say, the cold air took care of that issue.  I wasn't the prettiest site out there, but I did run farther than I anticipated.

After a nice, but exhausting day yesterday, I slept in this morning, before going for my run.  It was definitely nicer out than it was yesterday.  There was a bit more traffic as I expected, but it wasn't bad at all.  Since I went to bed so early, I was able to get the same 8:00 am start as I did  yesterday. The bed that I sleep in at my parent's house is quite comfy.

I was back out running by my parents house this morning.  I was out there later than i have been the past couple of days.  It was colder than I anticipated, but once I got out there, I was fine.  I felt pretty good, even though my time was still slow.  Today is also my first day of spring break.  It was so nice to sleep in this morning.

Talk about a lousy run.  My legs were like jello and I had a mild headache.  This run took slow to a whole new level.  I capped it at 5 1/2 only because I had an appointment to get to.  I should have easily completed 6 - 7 miles this morning.  I will try again tomorrow and hope that it will be a better morning for a run.

My run today was better than it was yesterday.  It wasn't much faster, but it was better and I am trying to be positive.  I also completed my minimum goal, which was to complete 6 miles.  Mission accomplished!

This run was better than the one the day before.  I am hopefully improving again.  My mind was a bit clearer this morning.  I didn't feel the anger and sadness regarding work as I have the past couple of days.  I stopped when I did since my husband and I are on our way out of town late this morning.

It was once again nice to run after having a good, long night's sleep.  The only negative is that it was quite warm by the time I made it out for my run.  When I ran past the bank sign at just shy of my 3 mile mark it was already 84 degrees.  I will say that this was the best that I had felt in days.  I ran the "other" course that I run, although I had not run this one in quite a while and needed to.  This run is harder aka hillier and was much needed.  My time wasn't completely embarrassing as it has been.  I stopped at 6 just because it was quite toasty out.

I was back to work today and slept in so that I could get some work done.  In doing so, I chose to run after work.  I was out of there on time and was able to get home and get out the door fairly quickly.  It was warm out, but fortunately, there was cloud cover and a bit of a breeze.  My legs were tired, therefore my pace once again, was slow.  My legs were close to feeling like dead weight, but I did complete my run, which in my mind is always a step in the right direction.

I was back at the gym this morning after about a week and a half away from it.  It was good for me to go as running on the treadmill will force me to pick the pace up.  I was definitely slower than i have been on the treadmill, but ran faster than I have been outside.  It definitely took me a while to get up to my 10:00 minute/ mile pace, but I did get there.

I was back at the gym this morning after a couple of day's rest from running.  My legs felt better, which was good.  I was able to run faster than I have been outside, which was also a positive.

I was able to run with my friends this morning.  It was nice and cool outside, with temperatures in the low 50's when we began.  I was able to run 7.75 with my friend, who needed to stop at that point.  I decided to continue on and run an additional 2.25 so that I could hit 10 miles.  It was a nice, relaxing run.  No worries about time or pace.  When my run was over, I felt really good.

It was so nice to sleep in and then go for my run.  It was a tad warm when I got started, but not too bad.  I decided to run with my music, which was a nice change of pace.  I completed just over 7 miles and felt pretty good all the way through.

I ran after work today so that I could get some extra sleep.  My legs felt a bit tired, which has been common for me when running at this point of the day.  I felt okay and tried to push myself a bit.  It was still a slow run, but I was able to pick up the pace for the last mile.

I was back at the gym this morning after a not so great night's sleep.  Amazingly, I had a pretty decent run.  It helped that I didn't need to stop to blow my nose or use the bathroom.  It took a couple of miles for me to get to a 10:00 minute mile, but once I got there, I held that pace for miles 3 and 4.  I took mile 5 up to a 9:50 pace and then continually sped up every .2 of a mile for mile 6.  It felt good.

I did not sleep well last night as my nerves got the best of me.  I am scheduled to get some test results at work today that are a pretty big deal.  Amazingly, I did have a good run at the gym.  I started running at my normal pace, which felt slow.  I was at a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2 and a 9:50 pace by mile 3.  I took it up again by mile 5 and then really picked up the pace by the start of mile 6.   I was able to finish my workout in just under an hour.

I ran with friends again this morning.  Today was very similar to last Saturday, cool weather and a relaxed run.  I ran the first 7.6 miles with my friend and then finished the last 2.4 on my own.  It was a great way to start the weekend.

Nothing like sleeping in and then going for a run.  It was a little toasty out by the time I got started, but it wasn't too bad.  I felt alright, only feeling a little tired by the last couple of miles.  My headphones were also bothering me as I chose to run with some musicI felt good when I got home.

I ran outside after work this afternoon.  My legs didn't feel as heavy as they have in the past, but I wouldn't call them light either.  I did feel the need to slow down to a walk on a few occasions, but it would only be for a few seconds at a time.  I felt decent when all was said and done.

I was back at the gym this morning, feeling a bit tired.  I was able to get to a 10:00 minute pace by the start of mile 2, which was good.  I slowly picked up the pace either every or every other mile.  I really worked it the last mile, getting as fast as a 9:13 pace.  Besides the fatigue, I did want to mention that it felt very warm in the gym this morning.  I was sweating bullets not long after I finished the first mile.  

I was back at the gym this morning.  I was tired and felt kind of blah.  Fortunately, these feelings did not follow me onto the treadmill as my legs wanted to move.  I was at a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2 and took it up every mile thereafter.  I finished my workout in just under an hour, which is good considering the way I have been running the past couple of months.

I ran by myself this morning, since my running buddies were out of town.  My knees were a bit achy, but overall things went fine.  I ran my harder of the two runs that I do.  I needed to challenge myself a bit.  It was a smart move as I felt really good when I was done.  The weather was also mild, which helped.  This was a nice way to cap off a week of running.

My husband and I were woken up multiple times last night with a sick dog.  Fortunately, he is now feeling better.  I did mange to get some sleep in between wake up calls.  After sleeping in and taking the dogs for a walk, I got my iPod on and headed out the door.  The air was a tad cool, which was nice.  I felt pretty good and maintained about 10:30 pace throughout.  Once again, no record times here, but it was nice to run well.

I ran after work today so that I could get the extra sleep this morning.  I knew that there was a chance that I could be rained on, but it was one worth taking.  I was rained on, right from the start.  Fortunately, it was not a heavy rain at all.  It turned out to be a nice run.  I was probably rained on for at least the first couple of miles, but it didn't bother me.  I finished my run in just under an hour and 32 minutes, which I was happy about.

I had what turned out to be a pretty good run at the gym this morning. As usual, I felt tired at the start, but got to my 10:00 minute/ mile pace by the start of mile 2.  I picked up the pace almost every mile thereafter and finished at under a 9:00 minute/ mile pace.  It was a nice way to start the day!

I was tired, but relieved this morning as this is my last day of work with students.  My run went better than I expected, although I was wearing my glasses, which was new for me. 

I had a nice run today with my friend.  We just ran and talked, something we both needed and wanted to do. There was a slight bit of coolness to the air, which made for a nice morning to run.

It was nice to sleep in this morning and still get a run in before it became to hot outside.  I decided to bring the music with me, although for the first 3 miles or so it did little to distract me from my mind.  Once I did try and regain my focus, I came across a loose dog that I have seen before.  I came close (again) to bringing her home with me.  Some people just don't deserve to have a pet.  I felt pretty good running for at least the first 5 miles.  After that, my legs did start to feel a bit tired.

I decided to run from home this morning instead of this afternoon since I did not feel the need to get to work until a bit later than normal.  With the sun rising early, I also felt safer to run early.  The weather was mild, which was nice.  I only came across one other person exercising this morning.  It was really a nice morning for a run.  My time was still pretty blah, but I felt pretty good throughout my run.

I woke up after having a lousy night of sleep.  Granted, this may have had something to do with the fact that I had fallen asleep on the couch for most of a 3-hour period.  Anyway, I got up this morning at 5:15am and chose to run outside instead of the gym to take advantage of the weather and early sunlight.  My sleeping in period will begin in a couple of days, therefore I wanted to take advantage of having to get up early.  My run was about 20-30 seconds slower than yesterday.  I was also wearing my glasses again, which didn't help the situation.

Today was my second full day off now that I am done with school for the summer.  I, of course, slept in and walked the dogs before heading out for my run.  Fortunately, we had a bunch of rain the night before, which meant we still had some cloud cover, which kept things a tad cooler.  My legs were a bit tired at first, but they eventually warmed up.  My time was once again nothing to write home about, but I did complete my goal for the day of 6 miles.

I got to run with friends again on this Saturday morning. Today was my day to listen and be a good friend.  My group all finished at 8 miles and went to breakfast.  I chose to run two more miles and then head home.  I am glad that I did it and met my goal for the week of 35 miles.  It was funny, everyone kept saying how humid it was, but I didn't notice it that much.  I think that I am still used to Florida summers where you can taste the air when it is so humid.

I slept in again this morning.  By the time I got up and walked the dogs with my husband, it was already close to 10:00am.  It is starting to get too warm to head outside at this hour for a run.  I felt pretty good out there.  I just tried to enjoy my music and the run.  I wasn't sure if I would make it to 7 miles when I got started, but I knew that I felt alright to do it at around the 4.5 - 5 miles in.

It was hotter today than it was yesterday.  I would say that it was in upper 70's/ low 80's when I got out there ( the downside of sleeping in).  I didn't necessarily feel bad, but I was a bit sluggish.  I was ready to be done when I hit the 6 mile mark.

I was back at the gym this morning after a good week and a half of not running there.  It was a nice change of scenery, although it was warm there, but not nearly as warm as it is outside.  The good thing about running at the gym is that my pace is faster.  I was up to a 10:00 minute mile by the start of mile 2 and continued to increase after that.

 I concluded my workout by adding in 6 sets of abs, something I have not done in quite a while.

I decided to run at the gym this morning, just to once again mix things up a little.  I also tend to run faster there, which makes feel pretty good. 

I had a nice run this morning with my friends.  It was warm again, but not too bad.  I ran the first 8 miles with them and then finished the last 2.2 on my own.  My pace was slow, but that has been fairly common for me lately.

My original plan was to run outside this morning, but due to the obnoxious heat and my later start, I decided to go to the gym instead.  I told myself that I wanted to get in at least 6 miles, but would prefer 7.  Fortunately, I felt pretty good and got the 7 in.  I was able to get to my 10:00 minute/ mile pace prior to completing my first mile.  I then took it up for the next 2-3 miles, running miles 5 and 6 at a 9:30 pace.  I then increased the past during the last mile at each quarter mile.  It felt quite warm at the gym.  It seems as though the weather outside is a great indicator as to how warm or cold the gym will be.

I was back outside this morning after running indoors yesterday.  My legs were a little tired as they usually are on a Monday.

I ran at the gym this morning.  It was a bit warm as usual, but all went well.  I was able to complete my run in just under an hour, which I was happy about.  I also did not need to stop to use the restroom or blow my nose, which was a nice change of pace.

I finished up the workout with a few sets of ab work.

I was going to run at the gym this morning, but after walking each one of my dogs this morning, I realized that I could still run outside without suffocating from the heat.  It wasn't bad at all.  I chose to sans the music and just try to enjoy myself.  I finished in about an hour and 3 minutes.

I had a really nice run this morning.  I decided to run with the group this morning even though my main running buddy was not going to be there.  Because it was 6:30am, there was still a slight coolness in the air.  I am glad that I went.  I ran with one friend for a couple of miles who set the pace.  I then ran most of the last 8 on my own and still maintained a decent pace.  I finished the 10 miles in 1:42:30, which is really good for me these days.

I decided not to sleep in as late as I usually on Sundays.  I am trying to get more mileage in during the earlier part of the week, so that I don't have to run as far on Saturday.  I have an exam Saturday afternoon and don't want to feel to wiped out going into it.  Therefore, I was able to get in 8 miles this morning, which is one more than I have been doing on Sundays.  It felt as decent as it could have given my 8:30 start time.  The heat really wasn't a factor until close to the end.  My average pace according to my Nike GPS was 10:36, which is not great, but not bad either considering my performances over the past few months.  I felt good during my run, which is a nice way to go about it.

I was back outside running this morning after a pretty good nights' sleep.  It was a bit warmer than I would have liked by the time I started, which was about 9:00am.  I did find myself walking not a lot, but much more than I should have been.  I did get through it and realized that I will probably add in a day of running on Wednesday, so that my workout on Saturday, test day, is not too long.  I had planned on making up the distance with my other runs, but I don't think that it is going to work out that day.  My time was lousy, which is why I am not documenting the details.

I went to the gym this morning as I usually do on Tuesday mornings.  It took a couple of miles to get into a groove, but I did eventually.  I am always glad that I went for my run.

I planned on this run to help with my mileage this weekend.  In a way, I am glad that I did.  I had a lousy night's sleep, waking up at 4:00am.  I finally got up out of bed at 5:00am and decided that I would just head out the door when the sun came up.  The weather was definitely better, but I was tired.  It took my legs a good couple of miles to get going.  After the first couple of miles, I did feel better.  I used this time to really try and breathe and just relax a bit.

I got a much later start this morning since I needed to wait for the A/C guy to come by.  It is way too hot in Georgia not to have the air conditioning work.  Once the guy left, I decided to run outside instead of the gym so that I could go ahead and get it done.  It also was not too suffocating outside even though it was already after 10:00am.  I actually had a pretty decent run,  I walked minimally and just maintained a nice pace outside.

My friend Betsie was kind enough to offer to run with me a little later this morning so that I could get some sleep before my exam this afternoon.  We met at our usual place, ran 6 miles and then walked an additional two miles, which was really nice and relaxing.  It is always so nice to just run and walk with a friend without concern about time or pace.

I decided to get outside and run as soon as I got up this morning as today's temperatures are to approach the upper 90's.  I am glad I did, because I could really feel the heat as I was finishing up, which was around 9:00am.  I felt decent out there, running with my music and just trying to enjoy the run.

I ran outside this morning after walking the dogs.  My Monday runs are always a bit rougher.  It always takes me a good couple of miles to get into a good rhythm.  

I dropped of the dogs this morning at doggy day care and then went to the gym.  I actually had to watch my time this morning as I had plans for the day.  I got my six miles in and was able to enjoy my day.

I had a nice run at the gym this morning.  I got there a bit later than normal, but I felt good the whole time that I was running.  I picked up after every mile and finished at about a 9:05 pace.

I had a really nice run this morning with a friend of mine.  We didn't meet until 7:30 so that we could both get a little bit more sleep.  We just talked and listened to each other.  It was a nice way to get the day going.  We didn't worry about our pace at all.

It was warm by the time I got outside this morning.  I used my husband's ipod since the battery was too low on mine (I didn't realize that it wasn't charging).  This made my run a bit more interesting.  I definitely had to fast forward through a few songs.  I used his music over nothing at all as I really wanted some additional motivation.  I was tired when I got started, but happy as usual that I completed my planned mileage.

It was the sunny, but then overcast at the start of my run, which made things a bit easier this morning.  I actually felt better than I anticipated, which was a nice way to start the day.  I was able to pick up the pace after each mile as well. I am still running at a pace of over 10 minutes/ mile, but I am just happy to be running.  I don't want to worry about time right now.

I ran at the gym this morning for a change of scenery and due to the heat.  Motivation was definitely an issue for me this morning, but I did get there and I did run.  I was able to finish my 6 miles in under an hour, which I was happy with.  I am always happy when I finish.

I decided to run 3 miles today so that I could cut back on my distance on Saturday.  It was warm, but not too bad knowing that I was only running 3.  I even ran a slightly different route to mix things up a bit.

I had a nice run at the gym this morning.  After the first mile, I was at my 10:00 minute/ mile pace.  After each mile after that, I moved up one level speed-wise finishing at around a 9:05 pace.  I felt good the entire time and was done in under an hour.

I definitely felt tired when I woke up this morning.  I needed to get an earlier start and a friend of mine was kind enough to join me at 6:00 am.  Our run was nice and pleasant.  We just had girl talk on the menu.

We are now on our second day of vacation.  I ran at the hotel gym for the first time.  After some technical problems with the provided tv, I just put on my iPod and ran.  My goal, if I was feeling up to it was to run 7 miles, which I did.  This was a really nice treadmill to run on.

I decided to mix it up a bit and ran a tempo run this morning.  I warmed up to a 10 minute pace for the first mile and then ran a 9:30 minute pace for the next four miles.  I then finished the last mile by taking up the pace one level every quarter of a mile. 

I was back on the treadmill this morning for another run.  I decided that after the first mile that I would take up the pace every 3/4 of a mile.  This allowed me to work harder than normal, but not be too aggressive with the pace.  For the last mile, I took the pace up a level every quarter of a mile.

I was back at the hotel gym for my final run there.  I continued what I had started earlier in the week, by taking up the pace after each mile or so.  It was once again a pretty good workout for the treadmill.

Today was my first run back since being on vacation.  It was so humid out.  I ran with my good friend and we talked and ran and walked a bit.  We both felt pretty rough today, even walking a bit of the last mile.

I was able to get myself up and out of the house by 8:00am, which is good for me on a Sunday.  Unfortunately, it was already hot and humid outside.  My run wasn't awful, but it wasn't great either.  I was happy to get through it.

My run was awful this morning.  I felt stressed and was hot.  It was one of those runs where all I wanted to do was walk.  After 2 miles, I felt as though I had run 4.  I did finish, which was good.  No need to discuss time or pace.

I ran at the gym this morning, which was a good thing.  It was brutal outside.  Unfortunately, the gym didn't feel that much cooler.  At least I ran faster than I would have outside.

I did not sleep well last night.  Our A/C broke the other day and I was a bit anxious about some stuff going on.  After lying there for a good hour, I decided just to get up and run (I needed to get up early anyway).  It was definitely cooler than it would have been if I had run later, but it was still so humid.  We are anticipating another day of triple digit temperatures with the mornings in the upper 70's and humid.  I did feel better than I did on Monday, which was good.

 When I got home, I walked each dog close to a mile.

This was day 1 of 3 runs that I will be doing in New York while I am visiting my family.  I started off a bit slow, but felt alright.  Physically, I was fine, but mentally I was down.  Fortunately, I was able to think of some positive thoughts and wound up having a really good run.  I finished in just under 1:41, which is really good for me.  I felt good and had a nice weather to go along with it.  It was a nice way to start the weekend.

I got myself up a bit early so that I could take advantage of the early morning weather.  I wasn't sure as to which route I was going to take until I got out there.  I ran the first 4 1/2 miles the same as yesterday, but then made a change to try something new out.  This route had a fill that I had forgotten about and a few more cars than I had anticipated.  All in all, it was a good run.

I am heading back home this afternoon, so this will be my final run for this trip to New York.  Since it is Monday, which means traffic, I thought that I would do my best to stick to the sidewalks today.  Fortunately, I was able to find a 3 mile out and back that allowed me to do this.  I was used to running the first 1 3/4 out, but not the final 1 1/4.  It worked out just fine and allowed me to have a nice start to my day.

I decided to go to the gym with my husband this morning since he was going to need me to take him to work today.  I had a pretty good run, finishing in under an hour.  I felt good the whole way through, taking up the pace every mile.

I was planning on running tomorrow, but switched it to this morning since I now have a job interview in the morning.  I felt pretty good out there even though I didn't get going until 8:30 am.  I finished in under 1:03 for the first 6 miles, which is good for me these days.  I also broke in a new pair of running shoes, which was nice.

I wound up having a pretty good run with my friend Elizabeth this morning.  We have both been extremely stressed out this summer.  It was good for the both of us to get out there and complete 10 miles.  Part of me didn't care at first, but was very happy to do it.  We changed up the route for the last two miles which was a nice change of scenery.  I felt much better when we were done, even though it was quite warm out.

When I woke up this morning it was still early, but I just wanted to get out the door and run.  I was able to do so while my husband and dogs slept.  I brought my music with me and tried to just clear my  head.  My goal on Sundays has been to run 7 miles, therefore completing 8 made me very happy.  It was nice to be done on a Sunday at 8:30 in the morning.  I felt decent out there, which means that I can't complain.

I was able to get out the door before 8:00am, which was good.  It was humid, but I believe that I felt a breeze at one point.  I wouldn't say that I felt bad, but I wasn't great either.  I am just down and it is definitely affecting my running.  These days I am happy just to get through my run, which is what I did today.

I decided to head over to the gym this morning for a change in scenery.  My run was fine.  I once again moved up a level about every mile or so and then went up every .25 miles for the last mile.  I felt good and finished under an hour.

I went to the gym this morning after a couple of days rest (I actually did walk 3 miles on Wednesday). I was down mentally, but felt fine running.

Needless to say, due to the lack of sleep, I didn't feel so great when I got going this morning.  My husband and I went out last night and had a really nice time, therefore this was totally my fault, but worth it.  The run actually made me feel better once we got going.  It was very humid this morning, but running and good conversation made it go by.

I was able to get out of the door at a decent hour, but it was still humid.  I started out at a somewhat decent pace, but unfortunately I started to fold about half way through.  I finished, but it wasn't pretty.  I was not in the best mental state.

After walking the dogs with my husband this morning, I was able to get out for my morning run.  Once again, it wasn't pretty.  I felt pretty sluggish during the first mile, but picked it up a bit after that.  It was overcast, with a very slight breeze.  I was happy to finish when I did.  I really need to mentally get focused when I am outside running.

I decided to run outside this morning (instead of the gym) since I am scheduled to meet with friends for an early lunch and did not want to run late.  I felt better today than I did yesterday, although my time did not reflect that.  It was sunny today with temperatures expected to reach triple digits today.

Wednesday's have become a rest day for me, but due to some upcoming plans, I chose to run today instead of Friday.  I went to the gym for a change of scenery and since I didn't get there yesterday.  I felt fine throughout my workout, increasing the pace at least one level after the first mile.

I finished my workout with a little bit of ab work.

As of today, I consider today's mileage to be bonus miles.  I say that assuming that I will run 10 on Saturday.  I have been taking two days off a week for the past few months, but felt as though that I wanted to add a 6th day this week.  I just ran the amount of miles that I felt like doing.  I went to the gym with my husband and ran 5 miles at my normal pace.  I then finished with 4 sets of ab work.

After not getting much sleep last night (I had trouble falling asleep), I was pleasantly surprised to have a nice run this morning.  It wasn't necessarily fast, but we did run part of the route that is going to be used for the Athens Half, which is a tad hilly.  I felt pretty good through out.  I ran with a friend of mine for the first 9.2 and then finished the last .8 on my own.  This was definitely a nice way to start the day.

I decided to just go ahead and get up when I woke up this morning, versus staying in bed for a while.  My husband and dogs were still quite tired, therefore this was a good time to go.  It was a humid out, but overcast, which made it better than it could have been.  I decided to bring my music along with me, which I don't do that often.  I felt as though that I ran alright, even though my time doesn't back that up.  I felt good, which made me happy.  It was a nice way to get the day started.

I decided to get up with my husband this morning and go to the gym.  With today being the first day of school here, I am still unemployed, but felt that I should get up anyway and just go run.  I felt fine on the treadmill, running my usual workout.

I slept in this morning since my body just didn't want to move and because I have no real plans for the day. By the time I got up and walked the dogs with my husband it was already after 8:30.  It was sunny, but not too bad yet.  It wasn't cool by any stretch of the imagination, but I brought my music with me and had a positive attitude while I was out there.  My minimum goal was to run 6 miles, but felt good enough for 7, which was an added bonus.

It was a bit of a struggle to get out of bed this morning, but I did, and eventually got out for my run.  When I walked my dogs this morning, I noticed what felt like a coolish breeze, which I thought would be great when I started running.  I did feel it every now and then, but unfortunately, I also noticed the blaring sun.  Today's run wasn't awful, but it wasn't so great either.  My mind was definitely on my lack of work situation.  Of course, I am happy that I completed it.

I decided to head to the gym this morning as it was quite warm out when I went to walk the dogs.  It was good for me to go there as I have been running at a faster pace there than outside.  I ran my typical run, going up a level at each mile and then going up every quarter of a mile for the last one.  I maxed out at a 9:05 pace.

I completed my workout with six sets of abdominal work.

I did not sleep well last night, therefore I was very happy to get my 10 miles in this morning.  There were three of us this morning for the first 8.5 miles, and then my friend and I finished off the last 1 1/2 together.  There was a slight coolness to the air when we started, but it didn't last that long.  We also ran into a lot of foot traffic this morning as sorority rush is going on this weekend on campus.  

I did not get out the door as early as I had planned.  My plan was to get out the door before my husband and dogs got up, but that did not happen.  By the time we got the dogs walked and I was able to get outside a good 45 minutes to an hour had passed.  The sun had come out from behind the clouds, which was a concern.  Fortunately, my legs felt pretty good and I was able to run with very little walling.  I felt good enough to run beyond my minimum of 7 miles and complete 8 instead.  It was a great way to start the day!

I decided to get up with my husband this morning and head to the gym.  I am glad that I did, because my legs were kind of tired and running on the treadmill always pushes me a bit harder.  I followed my typical treadmill workout, by increasing the pace every mile and then increasing every 1/4 of a mile during mile 6.  I was done just under an hour, which I was happy about.

I decided to sleep in this morning, which meant that by the time I got up and walked the dogs, I didn't get out for my run until close to 8:45am.  Fortunately, it was kind of cool outside, although because I did get out so late, the sun was making its presence as well.  I had one of my better runs, averaging 10:27 per mile.  I know that this pace may sound terrible to most people, but with the way I have been running outside for the past few months, this was definitely a good day.

I got up with my husband this morning since I am scheduled to have a repair man stop by between 10 - 12pm.  I ran outside, which didn't feel too bad.  I was slow and felt that I would be almost from the start.  I did encounter a dog at the beginning and towards the end of my run.  In both cases, the dogs were trying to either escape from there owners or just wanted to say hello.  Fortunately, they were both friendly and allowed me to pick them up and hand them back to there people.  I decided to run sans the music this morning.

I did not want to run when I got up this morning, but I got myself up and off to the gym I went. Since I had only been to the gym one other time this week, I thought it would be a good idea to go.  I told myself that I would run at least 4 miles, but was happy that I felt good enough to go 5.  I am looking forward to a rest day tomorrow.

I had a nice run with a friend of mine today.  We ran part of the Athens Half Marathon course again, which is hilly.  We did okay on it.  For the most part we just tried to enjoy the run and the company.

I didn't get outside to run until close to 11:00am, which is ridiculously late to run in August in Georgia.  Fortunately, I got some cloud cover just as I got started, which was a huge help.  I felt better than I thought I would given the heat.  It wasn't great, but I just listened to some music and tried to keep my mind as clear as possible.  I thought that I would only get 6 miles in, therefore I was definitely happy to finish 7.  My time is not worth documenting.

I decided to get up with my husband this morning and go to the gym.  I find that I don't think as much about what I am going to do, when I get up early and put myself on a time limit (my husband's schedule, since he actually has to go to work).  I felt fine for the most part and was able to finish in under an hour.  

After running at the gym yesterday, I thought that I would run outside today.  I slept in, but still was able to somewhat enjoy the coolish breeze that was outside,   My run was slow, of course, but I did pick up the pace throughout, which made me feel a little bit better.  I brought my music with me to keep me company.

Walked 4 miles.  

I decided to run today after walking yesterday.  I felt alright and chose to go without music.  Outside of it being just a bit toasty outside, my run was fine, slow, but fine.

My friend and I ran part of the Athens half marathon course again this morning.  It was slow as my running buddy wasn't feeling up to par today. We walked a bit, which was fine.  It is always nice to start the day with girl talk and a run.

I slept in this morning, but got out the door in a decent amount of time.  I left my husband to walk the dogs.  I decided at the start that I wanted to work a bit harder today since I was able to do so yesterday.  I ran the harder of my two main routes that I run.  I felt good and ran up the hills, without doing any walking.  I brought my music with me to keep me company.  I was looking forward to a cool breeze, but I felt the sun more than I did the cool breeze.  At least it wasn't humid out.  I had considered running further than I did, but didn't have any fluids with me and didn't want to wipe out while I was out there.

After staying up late last night to complete my fantasy football draft, I was exhausted this morning.  I slept in with my husband (who was also tired) and got out the door a little after 8:30.  The good news was is that the air was a bit cool, the down side was that the sun was decided to join the party.  My legs felt tired, which I am assuming stems from yesterday's hilly run.  It was again slow today, but I did get through it, including a hill that I added that I haven't run up in months.  Happy to be done! 

I had a hard time getting up this morning.  Once I got up, I had an even harder time getting out the door.  My legs were not feeling it.  I was planning on heading to the gym, but it was actually overcast and mild outside.  I felt like I had to run outdoors given the fact that every day has been sunny and over 90 degrees.  I did manage to get out there and get moving, but it wasn't pretty.  My legs, especially my knees, just felt tired and a tad achy.  I will say that the second half was better than the first, but as usual, my time was as slow as molasses.

I was finally given the o.k. to substitute teach and picked up a job for today.  Therefore, I decided to get up early and run beforehand since I knew that I would not want to do so afterwards.  I was a tad tired, but felt pretty good overall, running my typical pace at the gym.  I was able to complete the distance in just under an hour, which I was happy about.

Well, today is my second day of subbing and I have chosen to run beforehand since I know I won't want to do it afterwards.  I was a bit tired, but felt alright on the treadmill at the gym.  I ran my typical workout and will be happy for a day off tomorrow.

We had a really nice run this morning.  We decided to run our regular flat course instead of the Athens half to give ourselves a break, both physically and mentally.  It was a nice morning of running and girl talk.  We ran the first ten and then walked the last 3/4 of a mile.  This was a really good way to start the weekend.