4.3 A Little Bit Faster, A Little Bit Farther

I actually lost track of all time blocks, I didn't use a note next to the display so I just winged it.

On a positive note, my new playlist is going to work great. So far I like the songs and the order they are in. I can't wait to add another 5 minutes next week so I can hear more of my list!

So far my diet is on track, weigh in is Friday.

Keep on keepin' on

4.2 The Playlist

5 @ 3.0
5 @ 3.5
4 @ 4.0
6 @ 4.5
5 @ 3.5
5 @ 3.0

I felt pretty good on this run. I downloaded Amazon Music and have created a playlist of mostly cadence and a few regular songs. Today I gave it a go and found a lot of those cadence were MARCHING cadence! That will never do. As I listened to each one I removed the ones that didn't fit so spent more time paying attention to that, than actually running.

I have also decided that CrossFit during the winter will not be a good fit for me. Since I have been riding, I am learning that my back does not move... I won't be able to execute most of the exercises. Oh well, my back up plan is to run "THAT" hill every Tuesday (my half day off) after work. *Karla, you know that first hill on the Half Marathon route, yes, THAT hill!

I am hoping to be able to run 2 miles in 30 minutes by the end of the week. We shall see....

4.1 I'm on my way!

5 @ 3.0
5 @ 3.5
5 @ 4.0
5 @ 4.5
5 @ 3.5
5 @ 3.0

HAHAHA I forgot to remove my note before I took the picture.

This was a great run. I really feel like I can go farther, faster, but am determined to stick to my schedule and not push myself (like I normally do). I am using my incredible discipline to NOT push myself. That part has been hard, but really it is paying off. I have not been sore, AT ALL. I look forward to my runs and am looking at the big picture of my long term health.

I finally subscribed to Amazon Music for make my running playlist. I have tons of cadences and a few other songs. I am hoping to have a 4 hour long playlist for the CCHM. Any suggestions???

This was my first run at 30 minutes and also increasing speed to 4.5. I am really getting into my psychological groove and am ready for some TEAM running! Who's with me???

3.5 There may or may not be a Sisters Half next year

5 @ 3.0
5 @ 3.5
9 @ 4.0
1 @ 3.5
5 @ 3.0

Great run tonight. I am looking forward to adding time and bumping up speed next week.

I am extending an invitation to you all to come visit and run the Capital City Half Marathon with me next year.... walkers welcome! 😉 just tossing it out there for now.

3.4 Best Run Yet

5 @ 3.0
5 @ 3.5
8 @ 4.0
2 @ 3.5
5 @ 3.0

I felt strong and calm the whole run. I actually lost track of the time and went a few seconds over during my 8 min block on 4.0. I cannot wait to increase my time next week. I also bump up to a 5 min block of 4.5. Any suggestions for building a running play list on a droid phone???

3.3 Right on Schedule

5m @ 3.0
5m @ 3.5
7m @ 4.0
3m @ 3.5
5m @ 3.0

I am really hitting my groove. I am anxious to add speed and time, but know that slow and steady will win the race. I think it is time to build a running play list. I am finding a ton of songs that I'd like to try out! Tomorrow is weigh in day and I'm feeling optimistic.

3.2 Still Going Strong

5 min @ 3.0
5 min @ 3.5
6 min @ 4.0
4 min @ 3.5
5 min @ 3.0

So, tonight was a one woman concert. I wonder why both dogs decided to stay upstairs tonight? They would have had front row seats! HAHAHA OK, so I sound like a tractor, stuck in 1st gear, under water hee hee.

I started doing beginner planks tonight after my "run" for 30 seconds. Ugh, I am so out of shape. Good thing I have all summer to get back into shape!