The last two weeks

This last two weeks has been trying. I took a week to rest and replaced a run with a trip to the basketball court. I tweeked my ankle joint and it hurts when I extend it either way.

So this week I had a rough week. I ran 2 runs that were 3 miles in length. Today I had to run 9 miles. To give my ankle a break I went on the eliptical for the same amount of time. This way I would get a good amount of cardio. I have eight weeks left so I think in the long run it is better to take a step back.

I was at the Y and talked to a lady that had a training for the Pig t-shirt on. It is rare to see that. She said it was to fix a mid life crisis. Any reason to run is good for me.

Later.

Just checkin in.

It seems to have been two weeks since my last post. Today is Friday the 13th and I have survived. Isn't that what you are supposed to do on this day?
Last week I ran 3 on Tues. 5 on Thurs. and 7 on Sat.
This week I have run 3 on Mon. w/ a bike ride 5 on Wed and I plan to run 8 on Sat. This will be the furthest I have run since last May. I am excited but scared all in the same breath. I know I just have to stay confident. This weekend is going to be crazy.

Plus happy Valentines day.

Later.

End of my first week

Well the first week of training has come to an end. My workout goes like this.
Monday 3.5 miles speed work
Friday 5 miles at the y
Sunday 5 miles at the frostbite 5 and 1 additional for a total of 6 miles.

This is a pretty good week.

The frostbite five was really sloshy. Half the race we were in 1 inch slush. The times were slower but it was a different kind of race. Isn't that why you run outside in a race like that?

First official day

Ok maybe it is not my first day running but it is the first day on the runners world training schedule. The first week calls for 2 miles on Monday then 5 on Wednesday and 6 on Saturday. I know this is going to be hard. I did 3.5 miles today so I over did it a little. The reason you ask, well the schedule calls for speed work on the 5 miler but I don't want to do 5 miles of speedwork so I changed it to today. Some of the speed work was 6 min 58 sec mile speed. That is fast for me. I think the longest I ran that was a quarter of a mile. My lower calves are sore but hopefully fine. We will see. I am excited and worried all in the same thought. So far I have 2 friends running the same race so bring on the trash talk.

Later ya'll

I realize I am not everyone else

Lately I have been reading others blogs and have noticed that I train maybe more than most people but that is because they don't exercise at all. Of course these people are ironman athletes but still. They are like I train at least 12 hours a week and that is a light week. I am no were close.
I have started training for the Half pig. Since the beginning of the year I have had two runs and one ride. This is good since lately I have been taking a break. My food intake has been horrible but I feel that will come back into place when I get the exercise back in line. I wish to be a triathlete some time this year. The problem is that I will have to overcome the swimming part.
It felt good to get back out on the bike. After two days of working out I will take a day off. This will let my legs rest.

If you are reading this continue to cheer on our Boston bound friend. She started training this week I think.

Later.

First run of the year

Well it has been since thanksgiving since my last run. I ran the first day of the year and am feeling the slight effects of the run. I am planning on running the flying pig half marathon this year. Hopefully everything will go ok. I am planning on trying to do a lot of biking this year. Plus I would like to do a Sprint triathalon with a marathon in the fall. Those are my long term and changable goals for the year. You have to have a goal I always say. My buddy said he would run the flying pig so I am going to hold him accountable. My running partner and his wife is planning on doing Boston. Yea for her. To all who know her, cheer her on.

later

totally excited

Well this weekend I ran the Turkey trot with some friends. They totally rocked the run. I did also which makes me so happy. I was just hoping to make a 10 minute mile but in the end I was 7 min 46 second miles. WHOOOOOOOOO This is slower than last year but the best I could have hoped for. I did almost no training for the run. I have been biking but you would know that already. I managed to get third place in my division. This was only a dream for this year but it came true. Congrats to all of the other runners. My friends totally smoked me. I was secretly hoping to keep up with them. Like there was a chance in HE!!. Well maybe next year.

Now that I have proven to myself I can still run. I have to plan my strategy carefully. I still need to rehab but I do have the urge to start training again. I would like to do a Sprint tri this year. I have trouble swimming so I will have to work on it or just suffer through the first one.

later