Week 26: Day 7

cardio:

• (@ 6:45am) = 4.88 miles, time = 55:25, pace @ 11:22

Total Weekly Mileage: 9.48
Total Monthly Mileage: 35.84
Total Yearly Mileage: 211.97
Total Shoe Mileage: 194.36

I finally found some motivation to run earlier in the morning. It would be too hot to run later anyway. While it was warm at 6:45am and I was drowning in my own sweat by the end of my run, I managed to continue running without a "water break". It was a "comfortable" enough temperature this morning. My running had been sporadic and the heat probably contributed to it also, so my pace was a bit slower than I'd like to, but I know that if I keep a regular running schedule, including some training on challenging hills, I'll get my regular pace back to normal.

Week 26: Day 6 - 2013

cardio:

• karate (@ 12:15pm) = 1 hour
• bike ride (warm up to class) = 3/4 mile
• bike ride (after class) = 3/4 mile

Between January 2009 and April 2013, I borrowed my sister's bike to ride to wherever, but I never rode her bike during the summer because it was just SO hot. Since I got my own bike now, riding in ridiculously hot weather isn't really that bad as long as I know what I'm doing by staying hydrated...but I drink water like there's no tomorrow. I rode my bike to karate class today in the 110+ degrees weather because there was no way I was walking and I didn't want to be THAT lazy to drive my car. At least, the bike is faster than walking (so I can spend less time in the sun) and there is a slight breeze. There was a second class, but I couldn't stay because I go into work a little earlier today and I need to get ready for it.

Week 26: Day 2 - 2013

cardio:

• (@ 9:50am) trail/road run = 4.6 miles, time = 49:53, pace @ 10:51

I have three weeks left before I officially start training. I'm not looking forward to running/training in July or August when the weather can get really hot and humid, even though I do enjoy pouring water on my head/face to stay cool. But I have to do what I have to do.

Here's a friendly reminder: Let's pay it forward and make a donation on my charity page. Any amount is greatly appreciated!

Week 25: Day 7 - 2013

cardio:

• (@ 12:40PM) trail/road run = 4.45 miles, time = 47:55, pace @ 10:47 mpm

Total Weekly Mileage: 8.9
Total Monthly Mileage: 26.36
Total Yearly Mileage: 202.49
Total Shoe Mileage: 185.36

As much as I don't like to run later in the day and I don't like to run when it's hot/warm (I get very hot and uncomfortable), I should enjoy the fact that it's not smoggy or humid after 8am....at least, it is not yet. I definitely don't like to run when it's smoggy or humid. If I do have to run later in the day, I like to pour water on my head. It makes me feel cooler, even though the water dries up after five minutes and I get hot again after ten minutes, but I don't feel as hot after I pour water on myself.

Week 25: Day 4 - 2013

cardio:

• (@10:45am) bike ride = 12.35 miles, time = 56:44, pace @13.1 mph

I didn't do my run this morning, but I should have because it was actually sunny. Since it was a nice day anyway, I went on my bike ride.

Week 25: Day 2 - 2013

cardio:

• (@ 6:35am) trail/road run = 4.45 miles, time = 49:30, pace @ 11:07
• (@ 9:30am) bike ride = 10.15 miles, time = 48:58, pace @ 12.44 mph

It was sunny this morning when I went out for my run! Was that for real?! I was surprised and happy by that. I like to run when it's sunny and cool/cold. Sun makes me more motivated to run outside.

Here's a friendly reminder: Let's pay it forward and be kind to others. Please make a small donation on my charity page. Any small amounts can go a long way.

Week 24: Day 4 - 2013

cardio:

• (@ 8:30am) bike ride = 10.15 miles, time = 46:17, pace @ 13.1 mph

Have been lazy with running again and I know that I need to build up my endurance and base miles before starting my training.

Week 23: Day 7 - 2013

cardio:

• (@10:40am) 4.8 miles, time = 51.45, pace @ 10:47

Total Weekly Mileage: 17.46
Total Monthly Mileage: 17.46
Total Yearly Mileage: 193.59
Total Shoe Mileage: 176.46

I think I only enjoy running in warm weather when I can splash/pour water on myself. It feels good, but it doesn't stay that way for the whole run. At least, it isn't humid yet.

Week 23: Day 5 - 2013

cardio:

• (@ 6:35am) trail/road run = 5.11 miles; time = 57:21, pace @ 11:19
• (@ 8:40am) bike ride = 14.03 miles, time = 1:06:04, pace @ 12.75 mph

I decided to try to run and cycle on the same day. If I do this ever again, I need to remind myself to eat a little more than a granola bar and drink a little more water in between. I know I can get away with eating a little more for a bike ride than a run because bike rides are easier on the body/stomach than running. My fingers felt "tingly" at the end of the bike ride and I think that was from not enough food and water. I felt fine during the whole ride until the end when it was time to stop. Strangely with all the running and riding up some challenging hills that I did this morning, my legs felt totally fine...not weak or heavy.

Week 23: Day 4 - 2013

cardio:

• (@8:40am) run/walk with dog = 1 mile
• (@9:25am) bike ride = 9 miles, pace @ 12.1 mph

I need to learn how to run better with Jubee and it's going to be a long road. We alternate between walking and running. We're always so tired during the running part because Jubee is fighting with me and doesn't want to run. I want her to run to burn off the extra energy (so she doesn't chew on things she shouldn't be) and I want a running buddy eventually for my normal runs.

Week 23: Day 3 - 2013

cardio:

• (@10:45am) trail/road run = 3.25 miles, time = 35:17; pace @ 10:47

I need to stop running so late in the morning/day. I was so hot and uncomfortable that I poured water (from a water bottle) on my head and splashed water on my face (restroom break). The weather and my core body temperature didn't change, but I felt better after pouring/splashing water on myself while finishing off the last one mile of my run. I still need to work on my breathing and endurance, but I felt better than yesterday.

Week 23: Day 2 - 2013

cardio:

• (@ 10:45am) trail/road run = 4.3 miles, time = 44:35, pace @ 10:22 mpm

My last run was last Tuesday. My pace was slower, but I didn't feel out of shape. I ran this morning. I felt out of shape and my breathing was insane! I don't know what happened. I know that my running has been pretty sporadic, running once or twice a week, but my breathing shouldn't have been out of control like it was this morning. Now is the time to get serious with running. I need to build back my endurance and get some base miles in before I start training for my half marathon next month. I don't want to struggle with my endurance during my training. Riding a bike for seven or ten miles is easy, but that doesn't really help with my running. Tomorrow is also "National Running Day", so I plan to put in a few running miles tomorrow morning.

Anyway, don't forget to make a small donation on my charity page.

Week 23: Day 1 - 2013

cardio:

• (@9am) bike ride = 7.21 miles; time = 35:21, pace @ 12.2 mph
• (@10am) 1 mile walk/run with dog

I think I'm more afraid of parked cars while I'm on a bike than moving traffic running me over. I'm afraid a driver of a parked car won't see me and will just randomly open the door at the last minute, making me unable to stop or go around safely. It hasn't happened, but I shouldn't think about it too much either.

Week 22: Day 6 - 2013

cardio:

• (@6:30am) 1 mile run/walk with my dog
• (@ 12:15pm) karate = 1 hour
• 3/4 mile walk to class
• 3/4 mile walk after class

I should be more dedicated at running with my dog. She can't get better and she won't be ready to run with me during my half marathon training if I'm sporadic in getting her to run with me.

There was a second class, but I didn't do much in it. The weather also seemed less hot after class than before. I don't think the weather really changed much between 11:45am and 2:15pm. I was sweating bullets going to class, but didn't sweat very much walking after class.