Running for Jen

I woke up feeling pretty good this morning.  By the time I actually got up, I realized that it was wet and cold outside and would take myself to the gym.  Unfortunately, by the time we got there, I wasn't feeling as great as when I first woke up.  I got in 4 miles and was happy about it.  I allowed myself to take a walk break about every  1/2 a mile.  Once again, I am just happy to be back running that I don't mind any walk breaks that I feel are necessary.

I started out running this morning, but unfortunately, had some unexpected pain/ cramping.  By the time I finished my 2nd mile, I knew that I was better off just walking.  I finished under an hour, which was fine considering.

It was cold this morning with temperatures in the mid-20's.  I ran with my friend and her daughter for the first 4 miles (her 18 year old daughter kept me going during miles 3 and 4).  After they left, I grabbed my music and went back the same way (forgot my watch at home so I wanted to go where I knew the mileage).  I felt a bit tired and realized that it may have had something to do with the first 4 miles.  I have been taking walk breaks during each mile for the last week, and didn't do so to start.  I made up for it while I was on my own, but overall, did run the majority of the time.

Unfortunately, I was not too pumped to get outside today and run (it took me too long to get out the door).  Thankfully, I got myself out there and got moving.  I was able to run most of the first 4 miles, but definitely did my share of walking during the last mile.  My goal this morning was 5 miles and I completed it.  I am not going to worry about time until my health is completely back to normal.  I am just happy to be running.

I decided to head over to the gym this morning since it was early, dark and cold.  I felt pretty good.  I did opt to walk after each mile to allow myself to catch my breath.

I went over to the gym this morning for my run.  I was able to pick up the pace just a tad and only dropped down to a walk at each mile.  I found that I didn't rest for nearly as long as I have been.

Some milder weather swept in which allowed us to run in shorts this morning.  It felt a bit weird as I am used to being in layers this time of year.  My friend and I were both feeling a bit sluggish this morning. We ran most of the distance, but did do some walking at times.  This is always a great way to start the day.

It is so nice to be able to get a full night's sleep and then run.  I am still better off running as soon as I wake up, but realized that my time was best spent staying in with my husband.  By the time we got up and walked the dogs, I was finally out the door.  It took a bit to get going, but I did alright.  For the first time in quite a while, I hit 6 miles on a Sunday.

For the first time in quite a while, I ran 5 miles at the gym prior to work.  I reminded myself that I really did have the time to complete my run (even though I am definitely running slower than I used to) and still get home, shower, dry the hair and go.  I felt good, although I did allow myself to take a short walk break after each mile.

I was back at the gym this morning, but chose to only run 4 miles as I had a lot to do at work today.  It went fine.

I got up this morning as I usually do on Saturday to run with my friends.  After last weeks unusually warm temperatures it was back to freezing again.  I ran the first 6 1/4 miles with my friend and then the last 1 3/4 on my own as she had to leave.  The run was on the slower side, but that was fine.  I am still happy just to be out there and moving.

After getting a full nights sleep, I was able to get myself out the door for my morning run.  It wound up being a beautiful morning for a run.  It was cold, but not where I felt the need for the earband and the gloves, although the nose was definitely running with me.  I didn't push myself as my goal was just to complete at least 6 miles and run the majority of it, which I did.

I had the opportunity to sleep in today due to MLK Day.  That allowed me to get 6 miles in outside.  My pace is still slow, but I did run a bit faster than I did yesterday, even running up some of the hills.

I got up early and went to the gym for my morning run.  I made sure that I got at least 5 miles in.  It was a bit slow-mving for the first couple of miles, but I eventually got into a groove.

After attending my friend's daughter's wedding, I decided to sleep in a bit later and then go for my run.  It was a smart idea. I was still tired when I got up, but I was able to go about my routine and was running as the sun came up.  I never had to run alone in the dark and just enjoyed my music.  I ran the majority of the time and had one of my better runs since I had to take off.

After finally getting a full night's sleep, I went out for my run.  It took me a bit to get going, but I did alright.

I went over to the gym this morning for my morning run.   I felt tired at first, but wound up feeling pretty comfortable on the treadmill.  I was able to finally pick up the pace a bit and felt as though I made some progress.

I was back at the gym this morning for my run.  It was a slow start, but I was able to get into a nice rhythem.

It was so cold this morning with the temperature hovering around 24 degrees.  Thankfully, my friend and I dressed appropriately for our morning run.  We chose a different route than normal, which was  a nice change of scenery, although, mileage-wise it seemed to drag on.  We had a nice time given the chilly weather.  We ran the first 8.25 and walked the last part. Once again, nice way to start the day.

After waking up to let the dogs out, I attempted to go back to sleep, but realized that was not happenning.  I decided to get up and go for my run. My husband and dogs slept in and I hit the streets.  It was cold, but not nearly as frigid as yesterday.  It wound up being quite nice.  My pace is still slow, but I ran more of the hills and felt good throughout.

With a meeting today closer to home, I hit the gym a bit later than usual.  I felt pretty good, but had to remind myself that I did have time for 6 miles vs only 5.  My only issue was that I was following the clock on the wall, which was 5 minutes slow.  I realized around mile 5 as I was watching SportsCenter that I needed to pick up the pace so that I could get out of there.

I was back at the gym this starting getting a later start than usual due to a workshop that I had to go to.  The first 2-3 miles were a bit sluggish, but then I got into a nice groove by mile 4 and was able to finish strong.  I am slowly getting my pace up during those final miles (at least at the gym.).

I slept in a bit later since I was running on my own.  I developed a cold yesterday and thought that the run would be a good way to clean out my system.  Unfortunately, I did not think about the breathing aspect as I was short of breath soon after I started.  Since it was about 32 degrees out I decided just to take my time and do my best.

Due to a nagging cold, this was 3 miles of walking.

8 Miles of running plus a mile of walking.

The plan was to run at 6:30, but to heavy rain, I slept in and ran on my own from home.  When I started it wasn't raining, but did get rained between miles 2 and 3.  I felt pretty good the whole time.  My time was terrible, but I didn't find myself walking much, which was good considering the run was hilly.  It was a nice way to start the day.

After sleeping in and walking the dogs with my husband, I hit the pavement for my morning run.  The weather was pretty nice, but still cold.  Unfortunately, I didn't feel nearly as good as I did yesterday.  The hills from yesterday seemed steeper today.  I pushed myself to get my minimum of 6 and thankfully, was able to get in one more for a total of 7 miles.  My pace is still slow, but I am out there moving.

I also broke in a new pair of running shoes today, Nike Structure Triax 15.

It was a cold and rainy morning, but thankfully I was already heading to the gym.  I am trying to get 6 miles in on weekdays, but unfortunately, due to time, I was only able to get in 5 (it seems that I always have a ton of work to do).  I felt alright, although I felt best during the latter miles.

I was back at the gym this morning for my run.  For the first time in a while, I was able to get 5 miles completed in under 50 minutes.  It may sound ridiculously slow to most, but I was happy with the progress made.

I slept in about an hour later than usual and then went for my run.  I drove out to my normal Saturday location, but ran on my own with my music.  I wound up having a really good run, completing the distance in 1:42:33.  This was my best time for a long run since my miscarraige.  It was a great way to start the day.

After a good nights sleep, I was able to get out for my morning run.  It was cold, but not awful.  My pace was terrible, but I felt alright and was happy to at least hit my goal of 7 miles.

Today is the first of 3 days in a row that I have planned.  I felt better than expected and made myself go 6 miles.  I am so glad that I did as I finished under an hour and felt fairly strong.  Hopefully this trend will continue over the next couple of days.

I am happy to report that today's run at the gym went just as well as yesterday's did.  I was able to finish under an hour and feel pretty good.

Today was my 3rd day in a row at the gym.  I will not be able to run Saturday morning, so I chose to run my miles during the week.  It was really nice to feel pretty good for a 3rd straight day, as I once again finished my mileage in under an hour.

I was so happy to get a good night's sleep with daylight savings time beginning this weekend.  I ran this morning from my brother's house in upstate New York, where the temps were in the low 20's.  Fortunately, the sun was out and shined on the snow that covered everyones' lawns.  My run was a mix of running and walking as it is very hilly in this area.  It felt good to get out, therefore I didn't worry too much about time.  I have one more run to go in N.Y. before I head back home to Georgia. 

It was kind of blah and misty out, but not too cold.  I was able to run a nice out and back course from my parents house this morning.  It isn't flat, but it is not that hilly either, which made for a good morning run.  I averaged a 10:13 pace, which worked for me.

It was nice to wake up in my own bed again.  My trip up north was nice, but it is always good to get home.  I got another 6-miler in this morning, although it wasn't nearly as good as yesterday's run.  It was cool and sunny, but I guess my legs didn't appreciated the hills near our home.  I will be taking at least the next couple days off due to a procedure I am having tomorrow.  My plan is to hit the pavement again on Friday, if I am allowed to.

WALKING MILES!  After having outpatient surgery on Wednesday, it was in my best interest to walk today.  This is first time exercising since I ran on Tuesday.  My friend and I walked for over two hours. We both attempted to use our watches, but we ran into technical difficulties.  We just walked all over town and it was really nice.  Mileage is approximate.  I also didn't get enough sellp as I woke up around 4 and never truly fell back to sleep.

WALKING MILES!  I was so sore this morning after yesterday's 8-mile walk.  I walked almost a mile with my husband and the dogs and then hit the pavement with just my music.  My shins hurt most of the time, which I am assuming stemmed from yesterday's walk.

I was back at they gym after being away for a bit.  This was my first run since outpatient surgery last week.  I ran for the first time in a week.  My original plan was to start back yesterday, but I was exhausted and felt that sleep was more important.  I felt okay, which made me feel good.

I was able to get back to the gym this morning and run again. I felt alright.  My original plan was to run 5, but I settled for 4 this time.  I would like to get back to more mileage next week.

After not being able to sleep, I decided to get up for my run,  My friend bailed on me due to the on/ off rain we were having this am.  I decided to go for it anyway.  I lucked out and ran the first 6 fairly dry. Unfortunately the skies opened and I was drenched.  Overall the run was good considering.  I actually had fun runnong in the rain. This was a nice way to start the weekend.

Due to the lousy wet weather, I decided to head to the gym.  It went fairly well as I amused myself by watching television.  I was able to get my mileage in in just under an hour, which I was ahout.

For the first time in I don't know how long, I ran a double.  I completed 6 miles at the gym this morning in just under an hour.  I then completed another 3, 1.8 with one dog and 1.2 with the other dog, averaging a 10:00 min/mile pace.  I had a training to go to today, which meant I was able to get home earlier than normal.  I also wasn't on my feet all day, which also helped.

I was finally back at the gym this morning.  My plan was to run yesterday morning, but sleep was needed instead.  I was tired as well today, but when in with a goal.  My plan was to run 6 today and then 9 on Saturday so that I hit 30 for the week.  I felt decent today and was able to pick up my pace throughout finishing in just under an hour.  Hopefully, Saturday will be even better.

After a lousy night's sleep, I am happy to report that I had a good run this morning.  Per my watch, I averaged 10:14 minute miles, which for a long run, it was a time that allowed me to feel content.  I felt pretty good throughout, outside of slightly achy knees and fatigue around the 6th mile.  This was a nice way to start the day.  I also hit my goal for the week of hitting 30 miles, the first time since my miscarraige.

I was exhausted and therefore, slept in.  After walking the dogs with my husband, I went out for my run.  I was able to hit my goal of 6 miles, although is was considerably slow compared to yesterday.  One positive was that I ran up this one steep hill that my wimpy self tends to walk.  As usual, I was happy when I was done.

I ran a double today to help add in some extra mileage.  I ran 6 in the morning at the gym, which went fairly well.  Sportscenter kept me going as I finished in just over 59 minutes.  I then ran the other 3 after work.  I ran the first 1.75 with one dog, came home and took the other one out for the final 1 1/4 miles.  For small dogs, they each managed to give me the push I needed.

I was back at the gym this morning with a goal of 6 miles.  Fortunately, I was able to get the miles in, in under an hour.  I was tired, but it was still a nice way to start the day.

I hit 10 miles for the first time in quite a while.  It was a beautiful morning, albeit a bit cold when we started.  My goal was at least 9, therefore, I am happy that 10 felt decent.  I ran with my friend for the first 6 miles, which was nice, but a tad slow.  I then ran the final four on my own, but at this point it was a bit hard to pick up the pace.  I was able to take things up a notch for the last couple of miles. A nice wayy to start the day.

I was able to get up before the husband and dogs and go for my run.  The weather was a little cool, but nice.  Unfortuantely, my pace left little to be desired, but I made it through and picked up during the 2nd half.

I went to the gym this morning for my run.  I was tired, but once I got going, I felt alright.  I was able to run my normal pace, increasing the speed every mile, and then every 1/5 of a mile during mile 6.

Since I got home earlier than usual due to a doctor's appointment, I decided to take my dog's on a run.  I took my Rocky for about 1.8 miles and my Cuddles for 1.4.  Rocky was tired a bit earlier than normal, but Cuddles pushed me.  If I need to run after work, this was a nice way to do it.

I was back at the gym this morning, feeling a bit tired, but not bad.  I was able to get off to a decent start and then picked up my pace as I have been.  If you have to get up early, this is a nice way to start the day.

I knew prior to the race that this was probably not going to go well.  While I was warming up, I noticed that it wasn't taking much for me to feel out of breath.  This was a trail run with all but the first 1/4 of a mile on a single-wide trail.  It was a really nice run, but I felt worn out within the first mile ( you know it is not a good sign when you are looking at your watch within the 1st mile).  It turns out that my watch was not in sync with the race clock, therefore I felt as though it was taking me longer than I thought to finish the race.  My watch showed that I was at just over 2.5 miles when I got to the finish line.  The last part of the race wass uphill and I wussed out and walked a bit.  I wasn't upset with my finish as much as I was disappointed.

To put things in perspective, this was my first race since the end of October and the first since my miscarraige in November and second outpatient surgery that I had exactly one month ago.  I am still getting back into the swing of things and need to keep this in mind.  I would like to race again sometime soon, which I think is a good sign. 

Some positives from the race was that it was a really nice course, well run, the weather was gorgeous and they gave out great goody bags.

It was very blah outside today, but I was able to get up a decent hour as my husband and dogs slept in.  I started out slow, a bit sore from yesterday, but ran since I didn't feel that I deserved the day off. I was able to run a bit more fluidly for the last 2-3 miles. It was one of those mornings where I was happy to be done.

I am typing after just hearing news of the Boston Marathon tragedy.  For once, being slow isn't a bad thing.  I did learn that some people I knew from Florida were there, but are okay.

I ran 5 miles this morning at a slower than normal pace since I am still sore from Saturday (I am planning on going to take tomorrow off). My original plan was to go 6, but I had to get to work a bit earlier than normal (that didn't go as I planned either).

Tomorrow is a new day, and hopefully a much better one.

I had a nice run this morning at the gym.  I felt strong and finished in 58:30, which I was happy about.

I was able to join a friend of mine for  6 miles this morning and then added an additional four once she and her daughter left.  It was a bit colder than we expected, but it warmed up nicely.  My time wasn't good, but that was alright. Beginning the day with a 10 mile run is always a nice way to start the weekend.

My run this morning went better than expected.  I was able to push myself, which was definitely the difference.  My time wasn't great, but it was better than my typical Sunday morning runs.

I was able to get to the gym this morning for my run.  I was tired, but got off to a good start and was able to maintain my pace.  I slowed down every couple of miles for a brief walk, but was still able to finish in about 59 minutes.

I was back at the gym this morning after resting my legs yesterday.  I was a bit tired, but was able to get foing pretty quickly.  I was able to keep a decent pace and finish in just over 59 minutes.

I went back to the gym this morning as I am trying to reach my goal of running 5 times a week.  I ran 5 miles, which was fine with me as my body was feeling a bit tired.

It was a bit rainy when we got started this morning, but fortunately nothing heavy.  I ran the first 6 1/2 miles with my friend and her daughter and then ran the rest on my own.  I actually decided to challenge myself, although it was brief.  Since I was on my own, I decided to add this one hill that I had noticed yesterday from a distance.  I don't think I realized how big of hill it was until then and figured since I felt alright and wasn't in a rush that I would give it a shot.  It was just over half a mile towards downtown with the uphill part on the turnaround.  I am happy to report that I made it up without issue, although I did take a short break once I got to the top.  Once again, a nice way to start the weekend.

I was able to get up and get out for my run this morning.  I thought that I was going to be rained on, but I made it without any issues.  My pace was slow, but I felt pretty good. 

I definitely felt tired this morning as I went to the gym for my morning run.  I was concerned about not feeling very strong.  Fortunately, I was able to get going and did alright, completing my typical workout.

I felt pretty good this morning as I got up and went to the gym.  When I first started running, I didn't feel as good as I was hoping to, but I did eventually get into a good groove and finished in under an hour.

I finally hit 35 miles in a week for the first time in over 6 months.  It was supposed to rain this morning but held off.  I was actually overdressed.  It wound up being a beautiful morning.  I ran 6.4 miles with my running buddy and then ran the last 4.6 on my own, deciding at the last minute to add the additional mile.  It was a great way to start the day.

It was nice to get up and get out the door early this morning.  The weather was nice and cool.  I wasn't breaking and speed records, but I felt alright.

I was back to the gym this morning feeling a bit tired, but not bad.  It took a good 2 - 3 miles for me to get in a good groove.   I was able to finish in just under 59 minutes.

I was back at the gym this morning.  I was tired, but felt alright after the first couple of miles and finished around 59 minutes.

Once again, it was another blah Saturday morning weather-wise.  I ran 6 + miles with my friend, we then walked a couple more as she was wiped out.  I then completed the final 2.8 on my own to complete 11 miles for the day and 35 for the week.

After having a really long Sunday and somewhat normal Monday, I was finally able to get up and run this morning.  My original plan was 6 miles, but due to time and my state of exhaustion, I finished with 5 and was alright with it.  I ran outside with the sun coming up.  The weather was perfect.  This was a nice way to start my last day of school (post-planning).

I decided to run outside as the weather was so nice this morning.  I thought that I would have to cut this run short due to time, but it worked out fine as I was able to complete 6 miles.

It was a nice cool morning.  I was on my own and decided to allow my music to keep me company.  I didn't run at the pace I would have liked as my legs felt a bit tired, but I did alright. I felt pretty good when I was done.

It was so nice sleeping in this morning.  The air was still nice as I went out for my run.  My legs felt a bit tired, but not too bad.

After sleeping in, I went to the gym with my husband.  My original plan was 6 miles, but had to cut it to 5 since my spouse was my ride.

With daylight starting earlier, I decided to run outside this morning.  My time wasn't good, but it was a nice way to start the day.

My plan was to run 6 miles this morning.  Unfortunately, I messed up my alarm, woke up late, and was only able to get 5.1 miles in.  Then, due to a not so great day, I decided to run an additional 3 miles this afternoon in 80+ temperatures.  On a positive note, my pace per mile was much better this afternoon, even with the heat.  My unintentional double worked out alright.

I had a decent run this morning.  I was on my own as my friend was attending to her sick daughter.  I wanted to just listen to my music and relax, but I had trouble with my headphones staying in and had a bit of a chafing issue.  When all was said and done, I completed my goal and ran more than 35 miles in a week in I don't know how long.

I was able to sleep in this morning, which was much needed.  It wasn't one of my better runs as the air was a bit humid and I just wasn't feeling that strong.  At least I wasn't sitting at home doing nothing.

I did have to get up to the alarm this morning, but it wasn't nearly as early as it could be.  I walked the dogs and then went out for my run.  Once again, time-wise it was lousy, but on a positive note, it was better than yesterday.

This was not a pretty run.  Mentally, I was not in it and slowed down to a walk way too many times.  Needless to say, I am glad that I got out there as it was still better than not running.

I decided to go to the gym this morning after sleeping in and walking the dogs.  For the sake of my running, I needed to go to the gym.  As of now, I run better on the treadmill.  I was able to finish in 58:33, which is a heck of a lot faster than I have been doing outside.

I had a nice run this morning.  It was me, my music and a good sweat.  I finished three minutes faster than I did last Saturday, which is progress.  I felt good throughout the run, and added the last half mile to hit 35 miles for the week.  Happy Saturday!

The weather was toasty by the time I got started this morning.  I probably should have gone to the gym, but chose to run outside instead.  I was sore from yard work on Friday and it was warm and humid.  I walked more than I should have, but did pick up the pace for the latter miles.

It was another blah day outside.  I felt alright, but the pace was slow again.  I just keep telling myself that at least I was able to get out there.  I need to push myself more than I have been.

Today was my first run ever in the city of Seattle.  It is always fun to explore a new city.  I came across a couple of areas that I chose not to return to, but otherwise, it was nice.  The temperature was also nice and cool 60 degrees.

Day 2 of Seattle led me on a route of the waterfront. I spent a good 4+ miles running on a path with the rest of the mileage taking me to and from the hotel. To get from the waterfront back to the hotel, I always had either a steep hill, a lot of stairs or a combination of both.  Temperature was in the high 50's and sunny. 

My final day of running in Seattle was probably the best as far as the route.  I was able to run the length of the waterfront (at least until the construction) and back an then added the additional mileage on the running path.  It was in the high 50's again, but today the sun was not out and shining.

WALKING MILES!  After a red-eye flight home, running was not in the cards for me this morning.  I still wanted to get some type of workout in, so I chose to walk in the heat instead.  It was actually quite a nice change of pace.  Walking does not provide the same feeling as walking does, but it was better than doing nothing at all.  I am assuming that I will crash from the lack of sleep some time this afternoon.

The lack of sleep finally caught up with me as I slept for almost 12 hours last night.  It was warm and humid by the time I made it out for my run.  I tried to push myself a bit harder than I have done in the past.  It was definitely harder running here in comparison to last week in Seattle, which was flatter and cool.  Summer is here and I am happy to be home.   

I decided to run at the hotel gym this morning since I was in Atlanta for 2 1/2 days of training.  It went better than I expected, which made it a nice way to start the day.

I had way too much Diet Coke last night after experiencing some minor nausea from motion-sickness.  I contemplated sleeping in, but decided to get up and hit the hotel fitness center.  I wound up running really well.  I even increased the incline a tad for the final 3 miles. 

This wound up being a really nice 5k.  The race took place at one of our local parks.  It was a beautiful morning with a fairly flat course.  There were about 2-3 hills that made you work, but they were doable.  I was satisfied with my finish time as I thought my time would be slower when I hit the halfway mark.  I worked hard the entire time and remained positive.  Happy Saturday!

I was pleasantly surprised with how good I felt this morning.  I wasn't sure if I would feel sore or not today.  The soreness was very mild as I stepped outside after 9:00am.  I have a feeling that I was still pumped up from yesterday's race.

Since I had a dentist appointment at 11:00, I made sure that I was up early enough to run beforehand and still have time to walk the dogs, shower and have breakfast.  It was warm, but not too bad.  I had a decent run, not as good as yesterday, but nothing to complain about either.  Once again, a nice way to start the day.

I had a fairly decent run this morning.  It was a tad warm by the time I got outside, but it wasn't anything I couldn't tolerate.  It was just me and my thoughts as I tackled my 6 mile run.  Happy Wednesday!

After not having a good nights sleep, I got up early due to an 11:00am meeting and went for my run.  This was a sorry excuse for a run as I walked way too much.  I just did not have the mental or the physical strength as I had the past few days.  I did complete the distance, which is a good thing, but that is the only positive spin that I can put on this run.  Everyday is a new day, thank goodness.

I had a pretty good run this morning.  I was on my own with my music, and just tried to enjoy the time.  It was a fairly stressless run, which was a really nice way to start the weekend.

Even though it was Sunday, I had to get up early since my family was flying into town late this morning.  It was not a pretty run.  All I can say is that I completed the distance.  It was actually a sorry excuse for a run.  Tomorrow is a new day.

I have family in town, therefore I got up early to get my run in beforehand.  It was fairly comfortable out as it was overcast and rainy.  The run wasn't great, but it was better than yesterday.

I made sure that I got up for my run this morning as today was my family's last day in town and we were going to be heading out to eat.  Once again, my time was terrible, but I felt alright and was happy to complete the distance.  This visit has been a lot of fun, but I am tired.

My friend from Tampa arrived this morning at 5:00am.  I went back to sleep after her arrival and she went to sleep.  Once we were both up, we decided to go for a run.  It was after 11am, but since it was overcast and mild out, it wasn't bad.  Unfortunately, I was not running well as walking seemed like a nice idea on more than one occasion.  She pushed me to run and I pushed her distance-wise as she has barely run more than four miles in quite a while.  About half-way through, we were rained on, but it was nice as it kept us cool.  It has been a few years since we have run together, therefore this was really nice.

I had a really nice run this morning with my friend from Florida this morning.  This was our 2nd run together during her visit.  We went to my usual Saturday location where I was able to show her what we call our game-day run (our first game day of the fall is still a few weeks away).  She enjoyed the run and the scenery, especially once we got onto campus.  We both had a good run and we both managed to push each other in a very positive way.  Happy Saturday!

Today is the first of four days in which I will need to get up early to workout as I have to work our Freshman Summer Transition Academy.  I felt alright getting up and chose to run outside as it was mild and since the sun would be up soon after I started.  It was a nice way to start the day.

These are WALKING MILES!  I got up this morning not feeling so great.  I wasn't sick, but my eyes were not feeling so hot as they were a tad sensitive to the light.  I chose to go with my glasses instead.  I attempted to run, but that didn't feel right either and just chose to walk.  I figured that walking was better than not doing anything.

I did not get enough sleep last night, but felt the need to get up this morning anyway for my run.  I am glad that I did as it was a nice way to start the day.  I also put in a new pair of contacts, which helped make me feel better.

I decided to join some of the others at 6:30 so that I could drop off a wedding present.  This gave me the opportunity to run with one of the women in our group who normally runs faster than I do.  I was able to keep up with her, but that was only  because she was running slower than she normally does.  It was nice to catch up and make my body move quicker than it has in awhile.  We ran the first 7.25 miles together and then ran the rest on my own.  It was amazing how I managed to slow down once I was alone. 

I finally got out the door after sleeping in and walking the dogs.  It was after 10:30, but fortunately, not too hot out.  My run was alright, as I tried to push myself harder than I have been.  Distance completed, goal for the day accomplished.

So, I ran today, sort of.  I felt so beat up and I don't know why.  I walked way too much and almost cut the run short due to an appointment that I had this morning.  I did suck it up and made sure that I hit my goal of 6 miles, which was really the only positive that I can pull from today's run.  Tomorrow is a new day (although I believe it will be a day off).

After taking the day off yesterday from running (I did take the dogs on a relaxing two-mile walk), I was back outside this morning.  It was probably a  tad too warm to be running outdoors, but I chose to anyway.   I have been wearing my glasses the past couple of days instead of my contacts due to some eye irritation.  I didn't feeling like messing with my glasses and headphones at the gym, so I put on a visor to help block the sun and went for it (I don't feel the need for headphones when I run outside).  It was warm, upper 70's and sunny, but I was alright for the first 4 miles.  I noticed the heat a bit more for the final 2 1/4.  Once again, my time was not good, but in trying to be positive, it was better than how I did on Monday.

I can honestly say that I had a pretty good run today.  I decided to change my route a bit and run a loop that is around 2 miles long.  It felt a tad long at times, but it was a nice change and it was a bit flatter than my other routes that I take when running from home.  I ran miles 4 and 5 at a 10:01 pace, which for me, especially lately, is good (I know that this pace is slow for just about anyone out there that would read this, but I will take what I can get right now). My overall time was a good 3 minutes faster than what I have been doing. 

I had the opportunity to run with my running buddy for the first time in almost two months.  Because we are slowly getting her back into the swing of things, she decided to limit herself to 5 miles and we just went at a pace she was comfortable with, including walking at times.  We were together for an hour and covered 5.25 miles.  I then went back out, turned on my music and ran another 5.35 miles.  I was concerned that my legs would feel sluggish from the slower pace, but I felt pretty good.  The only issue that I had was with my headphones.  There is nothing like starting the weekend off with a 10+ mile run.  Happy Saturday! 

I had some trouble sleeping last night and almost stayed up when I let one of my dogs out.  I chose to attempt to go back to sleep, which I am glad that I did as I was able to get the rest that I needed.  When I did get up, I walked the dogs and then went for my run.  I thought that I may see some rain, but instead met the sun.  It wasn't too bad, especially considering that it is mid-late July.  My run actually went alright as I pushed myself.  With each mile, I ran faster with the exception of number five.  I finished in 1:02:55.

My run today wasn't too bad.  I am still wearing my glasses, which I am used to, but am definitely ready to put the contacts back in.  Hopefully, I will be cleared to wear them again soon.  After I walked my dogs, I hit the pavement. The first couple of miles were definitely on the slow side, but I was able to pick up the pace for the last 4+ miles.

After sleeping in and walking the dogs, I hit the pavement for my morning run.  It was a tad warmer than I would have liked, but that is a consequence of sleeping in during the month of July.  With only a week left until I have to go back to work, I am sleeping as much as I can.  I started out slowly, but then picked up the pace with each mile, except for mile 5.  I felt like I had worked and was content when I was done.

Once again, I woke up in the middle of the night and had trouble falling back to sleep.  By the time I got up and walked the dogs it was already getting warm outside.  I still chose to hit the pavement instead of the treadmill.  I probably should have considered the gym.  It wasn't awful out, but it was warm.  My time wasn't awful, but it was worse than it has been the past few runs.  I did improve over the first 3 miles, but miles 4 and 5 were slower, with improvement on my final mile of the day.

Once again, I did not sleep well last night.  I did get up early so that I could meet my group at 6:30.  I ran with my running buddy for the first 6.4 miles.  These miles were a combination of running and walking as my friend is still getting back into the swing of things.  I then ran the last 4.6 on my own with company of my music.  I ran these last miles at a nice pace, with most of them dropping under 10 minute miles.  Happy Saturday!

Due to sleeping in after a late night, I decided to go to the gym instead of run outside.  The sun made its presence known and it was just getting a bit toasty. My regular treadmill was not available as the whole row of treadmills was gone due to renovations.  Once I found a machine I liked, I hoped on and ran my typical workout.  I felt good even though the first couple of miles seemed to take quite awhile. 

I made sure that I got myself out of bed this morning at a decent hour since I needed to go into work for a little while.  After walking the dogs, I hit the pavement.  It wasn't too warm, although I did get out to a slow start.  Thankfully, I did pick up the pace during miles 3, 4, and 6.  Happy Monday!

Since I officially go back to work tomorrow, I decided to sleep in and run today instead of taking the day off.  It was actually quite nice out this morning.  My pace wasn't anything to write home about, but I did improve during the 2nd half of the run. 

After having a pretty good 1st day back to work, I decided to take advantage of the mild temperatures and go for a run (this also would allow me to sleep in tomorrow).  This is one of the better outside runs that I have had in a long time.  I ran one of my typical routes near the house and completed the first 6 miles in just over an hour.  Outside of mile 5, I was able to pick up the pace after each mile.  It was such a nice feeling. 

I wound up having a fairly good run this morning.  I was on my own, starting a bit after 6:30.  The weather was mild as I turned on the music and hit the pavement.  I ran into the other members of the group just after the two mile mark.  I felt good the whole time, finishing the first 10 miles in 1:43+.  I was definitely content with my performance.  Happy Saturday!

Since I went to bed at a decent hour, I was able to sleep in, walk the dogs and still get our for my run before 8:30.  It was humid, but I felt alright. I was able to pick up the pace for the middle miles, but that was pretty much it.  Not a great run, but I got out there and at least ran my minimum of 6 miles.

I was back at the gym for the first time in about a week.  New treadmills were brought in since the last time I was there.  They are really nice to run on.  It took a little playing around to figure out how everything works.  My run went well as I finished in about 58 1/2 minutes.

I was back to the gym this morning.  Today is my last day of pre-planning at work.  Students are back tomorrow.  I had a nice run on the new treadmill.  I felt good finishing in about 58 1/2 minutes.

I was back at the gym this morning for my run.  I really like the new treadmills that are now available.  I had my run completed in under 59 minutes.

I was so tired this morning after not getting enough sleep last night.  We had friends that came into town and we didn't get to bed until late. My friend and I ran together for the first 6.4 miles, which was a combination of running and walking.  I then covered the final 4 miles on my own with a little help from my music.  The last few mile was interesting as I was dodging sorority girls on the sidewalk (sorority rush is wrapping up this weekend).  Only the last two that I ran past had the decency to move over for me.  I was very happy to get in the last few miles as my legs were tired for the first part.

After not getting enough sleep the night before, I made sure that I slept in this morning.  The down side was that it was hot and humid by the time I started running.  My run was not very good, although I did complete it.

I was so tired this morning, but I got myself up and went to the gym.  I kicked out my typical workout on the new treadmill that I use, finishing the first 6 miles in about 58 1/2 minutes. Once I got going, I felt alright and woke up.

I was back at the gym this morning and decided to take up just a bit more.  Rather than running the first two miles at a 10:00 min/ mile pace, I increased a level after the 1st mile.  I finished the first 6 miles in just over 58 minutes.

I was back at the gym this morning after a day off from running.  I didn't feel nearly as beat up as I did earlier in the week.  I was able to maintain a decent pace the entire time and completed the first 6 miles in just over 58 minutes.

I met my friend this morning for our Saturday run.  It was wet and cool, especially for this time of year.  We ran the first 7.1 together and I finished the last 3.3 on my own.  We lucked out as we didn't get rained on too much.  Happy Saturday! 

After getting up to let the dogs out, I couldn't fall asleep, therefore, I decided to get up and go for my run.  I have noticed that my Sunday runs have been kind of blah and this one was right there with the others.  I had no issues getting out the door as my husband and dogs were asleep.  The weather was on the cool side and I was running alright, but it was just not a great run.  I did finish and it was still a good way to start the day.

It is Monday and feels like it.  I felt a bit beat this morning heading to the gym.  It took a bit of a mental push to get me out the door and to the gym.  I ran well once I was able to get going.

I was back at the gym this morning.  I felt a bit better today than I did yesterday. Getting out the door and on the treadmill didn't take as long as it did yesterday.  I ran well finishing the first 6 in a little over 58 minutes.

I was back at the gym for this run. I had a good start and was able to finish strong.

I ran in Richmond, VA this morning with my brother.  He is preparing to run his first half in less than a couple of months.  This was our first run together.  We ran downtown, not really sure as to where we were going.  Our original plan was for 6 miles, but we cut it back after going up and back more than a few streets, really having no idea as to where we were.  The weather was comfortable and the company was great.

It is Monday, which means I am running at the gym before heading off to work.  I didn't feel nearly as bad as I thought that I would.  I was tired, but able to get myself going fairly quickly.  I was able to run the first 6 in 58 mimutes and then ran until until the treadmill changed to the cool down at an hour.

 I actually felt pretty good for getting up so early. I was able to get myself going fairly quickly and just tried to enjoy my run.

I was back at the gym this morning for what I thought would be my regular six mile run.  Unfortunately, I realized that I had forgotten to prepare something for work and of course, had a meeting this morning.  Therefore, I needed to get there a bit earlier than planned to take care of this matter.  I felt fine for the duration of the run.

It was very humid this morning as I joined my group for our Saturday run.  I ran the first 7.5 with my friend, and then ran the final 2.6 on my own.  I was able to pick up the pace while I was on my own.

After staying up late to watch football, I slept in and got started much later than I needed to.  I didn't get out the door until close to 10:00am, which meant that it was too humid.  I should have gone to the gym, but I since I run most of my runs there, I wanted to run outside.  On a positive note, my pace did pick up, although I did run a flatter route.

It was so nice to sleep in this morning.  My run started slowly, but thankfully I was able to pick up the pace a little bit.  It was warm, but breezy as I was able to run outside today.

I was back at the gym this morning after a nice long weekend.  My legs were a bit tired, but I held up alright.

Considering how tired I was this morning, I had a pretty good run.  Once I was able to get myself going, I was alright.  I finished the first 6 miles in just over 58 minutes.

I felt sluggish at first, but I am assuming that was due to the lack of sleep the night before.  My friend and i ran 9 miles together, which is more than she has run in months.  We ran our version of the game day run as today is the first home game of the year for UGA. We even ran a couple of laps around the UGA track.  I finished the last mile plus on my own and even included a couple of additional laps around the track.

After getting some much needed rest and after an exciting day of Georgia football, I was able to get up and get outside for my run.  I was hoping the dogs would sleep in, but no such luck.  I walked them for close to a mile before I was able to get started.  My time running outside was not great, but I found myself feeling fairly positive.

Another Monday, another day back in the gym.  I was able to get there as the place opened.  Once I was able to get started, I was able to get in a decent groove.

I felt pretty good for my fourth day in a row of running.  I was able to pick up the pace a tad during mile 5, which allowed me to speed things up for the final mile plus.

I was back at the gym this morning.  I was wavering between going five or six miles since I needed to get to work a bit earlier this morning.  I decided to go six miles until I had a need to answer mother nature's call.

It was a beautiful morning to run as it was about 60 degrees when we started.  The sun then rose to clear skies.  I ran the first 7.3 miles with my friend and then ran the last 3.1 on my own.  I plan on signing up for our local half marathon, which means I will need to start running a heck of a lot better than I am doing now.

I ran outside this morning in nice, cool weather this morning. It felt good, although I would have preferred if the run had gone a bit better.   I have a long day of work ahead of me.

I missed my workout yesterday due to a really long day and what would have been only 5 hours of sleep.  Hopefully, I will feel up to making it up later in the week.  Even though I took yesterday off, my legs did not feel great at first.  Fortunately, I did eas into my run and complete my goal.

I was back at the gym this morning.  I wasn't sure if I was going to make it, but knew I would feel better when I was done.  Thankfully, I completed my goal and ran my six miles.

Fortunately, I was able to get myself up this morning and get over to the gym.  This allowed me to make up for missing Monday.  I felt alright, albeit a bit tired.  I was able to pick up the pace for the last couple of miles.

After watching our friends son last night, I still decided to get up and run.  I was tired and my run reflected the fatigue.  I ran with my friend the entire time, which made for great conversation.  The only downside is that I could have picked up the pace after the first few miles.  We walked way too much.  I am getting ready to sign up for the Athens Half, which means I have about a month to prepare.  The air was also a bit more humid, which was due to the rain we are expecting this afternoon.

I changed things up this morning and decided to get my lesson planning in before my run.  I was motivated to work and thought that this would be the best idea.  I got myself out the door a little after 11:00am and had a pretty decent run.  I guess the sleep and the stress that the lesson planning was pretty much done helped.  The air temp wasn't nearly as cool as it was earlier, but there was still a bit of a breeze.  I finished in 1:02, which for running by my house, was alright.

I ran outside before work for the first time in quite a while.  It was cool, although dark as well.  I was able to puch myself a bit, which was good.

I was able to sleep for an extra 25 minutes today before heading to the gym.  I was a bit tired at first, but I was able to get going and finally get into a groove.  I finished in just under 59 minutes, which was fine with me.

I decided to run outside instead of at the gym this morning.  It was nice and cool, and I was able to get to work a bit earlier, although it was dark.  Time wasn't good, but I did have some minor hills to contend with this morning.

It was a beautiful morning for a run.  It was sunny (when the sun came up) and cool (upper 50's). I am officially in training as the Athens Half is just a few weeks away.  I wanted to hit at least 11 miles, which I was able to do.  One of the cool parts about today's run is that College Gameday is in town.  We ran to where they were set up and stayed briefly as they went on the air.  We then came back around to see it again.  My run itself was alright.  I felt good, but need at least one really good long run before the race.  I will plan to go 12 miles next weekend.

After sleeping well and working for a little while, I was able to get out for a late morning run.  Fortunately, it was perfect weather for a run.  I was able to run with a fairly clear head and was able to push myself.  I ran my typical somewhat hilly route near our house and finished averaging a 10:10 pace.  I was content.

I decided to run outside this morning instead of at the gym.  It went alright, but not as well as I had hoped for as I was at least a minute slower per mile than I was yesterday.  Since I was running from home, it was hillier than if I had gone to the gym.

I was back at the gym this morning for my run.  I was a bit sluggish at first, but after a couple of miles, I was able to get into a groove.

I was back at the gym this morning feeling not too bad for 5:00am.  I ran my 6 miles increasing the pace with each mile.  I also increased the incline a tad to get prepared for the hills I will encounter in a couple of weeks.

I had a really nice run this morning. I met up with a few members of our running group and ran near them for the four miles.  Once the sun started coming up, I went off on my own with my music. I wound up running a route that give me an out and back of 6 miles each way.  I averaged 10:04 per mile, which I was content with, especially considering my past runs on Saturdays.  It was a really nice way to start the weekend.

I ran this afternoon instead of this evening, which was a bit out of the ordinary.  It actually worked out alright as I was able to do what I needed to do beforehand. The weather also worked out nicely as it wasn't too warm.

Since today was a Professional Learning day at work, I had the chance to get an extra hour of sleep and then run.  I decided to run outside and enjoy the weather.  It was slower than I wanted it to be, but since I stayed close by, it was hillier than normal.

I was only able to get in 4.2 miles as I felt like I had tons to do this morning at work before my meeting.  My run wasn't very good either as I chose to run outside near our home.  I am going to take tomorrow off and hope for a better day on Thursday.

I finally got myself back to the gym this morning.  It went better than I expected, because I was tired. I was able to get my 6 in, in around 59 minutes.

I chose to get a little bit more sleep this morning before my run.  The weather was nice and cool.  I told myself that I would run 8-10 miles, therefore, I was happy that I pushed myself to complete 10. With today being a game day, I chose to run part of my distance on campus to see all of the tailgaters.  I finished in 1:43, which was fine for today.

It was so nice to sleep in this morning.  I worked for a couple of hours before heading out.  I was hoping that I would feel good out there, but it took awhile before I even got into a groove.  My run was alright, but not nearly as good as yesterday's 10-miler.

I decided to run outside so that I could get to work a bit earlier and to enjoy the nice weather.  Unfortunately, I did a lousy job.  I ran my local, close to the house route, which is a bit hilly.  I did not push myself at all, when I should have.  The only positive is that I completed my distance.

I was back at the gym this morning and after battling two treadmills with audio problems, I was finally able to get going.  I was feeling a bit sluggish and iritated for the first couple of miles, but then I was finally able to get into a groove.  I was going to stop after 5 miles, but then reminded myself that I was okay on time and that I deserved to finish my run.

I got my run in this morning at the gym.  I felt decent considering the very long work day I had yesterday.  With my half marathon coming up this Sunday, I adjusted the incline just a bit to get used to hills.  I was a bit tired, but okay.