Week 52: Day 3 - 2014

• easy trail run with one dog = 3.1 miles, time = 37:11, pace @ 12:00
• easy walk with dogs = 1.46 miles

Last run for the year, bringing the total YTD mileage to 690.24! My total mileage for last year was 553.09, so I did 137 more miles than last year!

I kept up with this challenge for the whole year:

1. Never go three (3) days without running
2. Run at least three (3) days a week
3. Never miss a Monday (...or a Tuesday)
4. Never give up!

Last year (2013), my running was sporadic. While I did have a 10K race and a half marathon to train for last year, I didn't have a specific challenge, goal or plan like mentioned above which was why my YTD was much less than this year. For 2015, I do plan to keep up with the same plan/challenge/goal as mentioned above, however, I'm not sure if I can run the same or more miles. I'm not sure if I have enough interest or motivation to run another half marathon in another year. I do wish to do a few more themed shorter races though such as a Halloween 10K race locally. This may be wishful thinking and it may never happen, but I hope the race officials find a location local to me so I can run a Chocolate 10K race next year (Ok, so I know I can sign up and run the 15K race in San Diego, but it's at the end of March and I'm not sure if I can mentally handle more training after finishing a half marathon on Feb. 1 and a Chinese New Year 10K race on Mar. 1).

Week 52: Day 2 - 2014

• trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.3 miles, time = 1:02:40, pace @ 11:49
• easy walk with dogs = 1.46 miles

In December 2013, I was inspired by I <3 to run facebook page to get a calendar and mark an X for each day that I ran. Sometime during the year (after the summer), I wanted to make my own calendar for 2015 because I wanted a calendar that replicated the I <3 to run calendar. (It looked something like this calendar). I like making my own stuff, but making this calendar was time consuming - measuring each square for each date and drawing lines. I think I'll still make a calendar for next year, but I'll add stickers (if I can find running ones and karate ones) in random places.

Week 51: Day 7 - 2014

• trail/road run = 10.25 miles, time = 2:00:48, pace @ 11:52
• easy walk with dogs = 2.4 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 19.00

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 91.83

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 681.84

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 241.40

Getting caught up on sleep really helped me this week. My long run today was so much better than my last long run. So I need to remind myself to take a nap during the day at least once a week. I hope my motivation doesn't crash this bad again until after my 10K race on March 1.

Week 51: Day 5 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.22 miles, time = 1:01:55, pace @ 11:52
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.5 miles

I had planned to do my five mile run yesterday, but I had food poisoning on Wednesday, Dec 24 and still had some residual food poisoning yesterday that kept me from getting out for a run. I feel better now, but having food poisoning is not fun!!

I really enjoyed the weather this morning. It was sunny and really cold. So cold that my hands were hurting from being frozen stiff. Sucks for my hands, but they finally warmed up after three miles into the run.

I was also going to do a seven mile run with a meetup group tomorrow, but the run was cancelled this morning for reasons I don't know. I guess I will have to a run alone with my dog.

Week 51: Day 2 - 2014

• hilly trail RUN (solo) = 3.55 miles, time = 49:10, pace @ 13:51
• easy walk with dogs = 1.3 miles

I'm not super motivated to run, but I'm feeling better today than I did over the weekend. I think making myself getting some sleep by napping during the daytime helped. Luckily, I work in the evenings most of the time so I can get away with it.

Week 50: Day 7 - 2014

• easy walk with dogs = 1.63 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 25.1 

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 72.83

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 662.84

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 222.4

I just wanted to update my blog mainly to keep track of my running mileage. The year is almost over also....

Week 50: Day 6 - 2014

• road "run" = 10.2 miles
• easy walk with dogs =1.3 miles

I did my "run" this morning instead of tomorrow. I'm working really late tonight so figured getting my run done today would be easier and I would never get up for it tomorrow. Also, the weather would be nicer today. Overcast and cooler while tomorrow would be sunny.

My run today was bad. My motivation really crashed and I really didn't want to run. I ran part of it, but I walked a lot. If I included all the walks and stops, it took me three hours to do ten miles. A few weeks ago, I did "run" with a group of people, but my motivation was already borderline not good...it just happened to get worse.

After my "run" today, I took a nap. It wasn't great, but I think I need more sleep which caused my motivation to crash and burn. I normally take a nap at least once a week, but I can't remember the last time that I took a nap during the daytime. My sleep quality isn't all that great at night time for some reason even if I get eight hours so I have to make up for it by taking a nap during the day.

Next weekend, I've a joined a group run. I hope that reminding myself to take a nap during the week and running with a group will help my motivation and boredom a little bit. I have six more weeks left until race day and I can't keep training with boredom and no motivation.

Week 50: Day 5 - 2014

• road RUN (solo) = 6.6 miles, time = 1:19:27, pace @ 12:02
• easy walk with dogs = 2.2 miles

My motivation has crashed, but not so bad that I have a really hard time getting out and can't pick up my feet. (My motivation had crashed so bad before that my feet were shuffling along and I really didn't want to run after 1/2 mile. I had a really hard time picking UP my feet.). My legs and feet felt like heavy lead this morning. I didn't want to run. I felt a tiny bit better after a mile and a half into my run. There was also a big hill near the halfway (turn around) point. After I got to the top of the hill and started going downhill, I felt a tiny bit more better. From this point on, I have to figure out how to play mind games with myself so I can finish my training. After this weekend, I have six more weeks left until race day. It seems so far away! I hope my work schedule is ok for next weekend so I can run with a group of people from meetup. I think and I really hope that this may help me feel a little better.

Week 50: Day 4 - 2014

• easy bike ride = 7.35 miles, time = 37:15, pace @ 11.8 mph
• easy walk with dogs = 1.45 miles

I had planned to do a run this morning, but gosh darn nice sleeping weather! As much as I like running outside with the sun and really cold weather, I slept in instead. Didn't have the motivation to get a run in a little later in the morning, but found enough motivation for a bike ride.

Week 50: Day 3 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 3.2 miles
• easy walk with two dogs = 2.2 miles
• easy walk with Pet Rescue = 1.8 mile (?)

I didn't run on my normal challenging trail just to be on the safe side because of the rain this morning. So I went on an easy run with my dog instead.

I did walk some shelter dogs at the pet rescue, but I lost track of how many dogs I took out for a walk. I think I took out about four dogs and each dog got walked for 20 minutes (about 0.45 mile each). There were other volunteers helping out and walking dogs also.

Week 50: Day 2 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.1 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2 miles

While I was on my run this morning, I went on a trail at a local junior college. Part of the trail was taped/blocked off from the parking lot because of mud. But I came from a different side that wasn't blocked off and I had no idea that my dog and I were going into mud. I saw a small puddle off to one side of the trail, but I thought it was on asphalt and I thought I would be ok running on it. I was so wrong about that. I was angry and really frustrated about going into mud, and I almost lost a shoe because it got stuck in the mud!! My dog wasn't too happy about running in mud either. It took me five minutes to walk ten feet of mud because the mud was so thick. I didn't have a choice to finish the last two miles of my run with mud. My dog didn't have a choice to finish running covered in mud either. I'm not sure if I want to participate in mud runs anymore now if it meant that I would lose my shoes that got stuck in mud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Week 49: Day 7 - 2014

• long run (solo) = 8.84 miles, time = 1:43:27, pace @ 11:42
• easy walk with dogs = 2.2 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 24.09

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 47.73

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 637.74

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 197.30

I ran on one of my normal routes that I've done in the past for half marathon training. For a long time, I thought that this was a 9.3 mile run!!! I should have double checked the distance on my "running route map" (similar to mapmyrun) before heading out for my run. I'm a little disappointed now because I didn't check. I should be ok to do my 10 mile run next weekend as long as I don't skip my six mile run during the week. For the next few weeks, I really do have to check the distance for my long runs. I don't know where I'm going anyway. So I have to figure out where I'm running while figuring out the distance.

Week 49: Day 5 - 2014

• easy road RUN (solo) = 6.6 miles, time = 1:15:16, pace @ 11:33
• easy walk with dogs = 1.18 miles

I think had I done my run on Wednesday and not skip it, I could just used today as a rest day. It rained pretty good all morning today. I had no idea when it would stop. I finally went out for a run at 10:30am because the rain seemed ok - light drizzle/sprinkle. During the first half of my run, it went between drizzle and rain and it finally stopped during the second half of my run. I can't do my run tomorrow because I have a job opportunity in the morning and I really have no motivation to run in the afternoon (if I don't get a run in by 11am with an overcast sky or by 8am with full sunlight, I will never get it done later in the day). Even though I had to run in the rain today, I'm really glad that I didn't get sick! I think my immune system has gotten better since 2011 (I got sick from running in the rain that year).

Week 49: Day 4 - 2014

• challenging trail RUN (solo) = 3.55 miles
• easy walk with dogs = 2 miles

Second run without being timed. (First one was the last run on Tuesday.) I thought that I had pressed the start button on my stop watch, but I think I pressed the wrong button and the stop watch never started. I didn't realize this until 1/2 mile into my run. Oh well.

Week 49: Day 3 - 2014

• easy bike ride = 8.1 miles, time = 45:20, pace @ 10:7 mph
• easy walk with my dogs = 1.9 miles

So I lied about doing a run this morning. However, I did get a bike ride in instead. That felt nice, but at the same time, I didn't feel as strong as I used to. Maybe because I hadn't been riding as much. Maybe from being sore all the time. I don't know.

I did put in my volunteer time today. Instead of walking the shelter dogs, I helped out with the cats instead. Cleaned up after them, checked their food/water bowls and played with them for two hours. They were a lot of fun. I want to take home every cat from there, but I can't!! I think I will be a cat volunteer next week...

Week 49: Day 2 - 2014

• easy trail RUN with one dog = 5.1 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.1 miles

I decided to change up my running routes a bit. My Tuesday's challenging 3 mile run has been moved to every Wednesdays while my 5 miles (+ or -) will be on Tuesdays instead. Most of my runs start and end at my house. My Tuesday's (now on Wednesdays) runs didn't which meant that I had to get in the car and drive to the trail even though it was only a two-mile drive. Wednesday mornings are also trash day and when the trucks (we have a paper/plastic recycle truck, plant truck and a trash truck...three different trucks) come, I don't want to get out of house and I don't like them to watch me go for a run. I don't know why I feel so self-conscious with them watching me on Trash Day. Lately, I had been avoiding my Wednesday Runs because I had been trying to avoid Trash Day workers.

Week 48: Day 7 - 2014

• Trail/Road (long) Run = 8.91 miles, time = 1:46:30, pace @ 11:57
• easy walk with dogs = 2.1 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 23.64

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 23.64

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 613.65

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 173.21

I meant to run a full nine miles, but I stopped prematurely because I thought I had run slightly over nine miles. I could have ran another .1 just to make sure. I felt a little sore right after the run, but I feel fine now (it's afternoon now). I'm going to motivate myself to get out for a bike ride tomorrow morning. I'm due for one.

Week 48: Day 5 - 2014

• road RUN with one dog = 6.53 miles, time = 1:15:36, pace @ 11:34
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.1 miles

I'm kinda having a hard time with motivation. Seems normal that I'm running out of motivation and getting bored of running after six weeks. But I have eight more weeks left!!! I told myself that if I went out for a run early (around 7am) enough this morning, I could go back to sleep (reward). It worked and I felt good getting it done, although I had a hard time going back to sleep.

Week 48: Day 4 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 5 miles, time = 57:41, pace @ 11:32
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.5 miles

I almost didn't want to go out for a run today. Overcast skies make me want to sleep in. Warm weather (anything over 60 degrees) makes me lazy. Instead of going out for a run at 6:30am or 7am, I slept in. When it was mostly sunny and bright, I was motivated enough to run, but I was also feeling lazy because it was so warm when I finally went out (it was 10am when I finally went out). Unless it's overcast and cool, I rarely ever get out for a run after 8am. I feel better now that I made myself go for a run today.

Week 48: Day 2 - 2014

• easy RUN (solo) = 3.2 miles, time = 36:22, pace @ 11:22
• easy walk with dogs = 1.33 miles

I almost didn't want to go out for a run this morning because of possibly getting rained on. I'm glad that I went and the rain held out long enough for me to do a run. However, I had to change route...instead of the trail I had wanted to run on every week (for fear that if I did get rained on, I didn't want to fall and injure myself on mud with no way of getting help because I would be in a spot that would be hard for help to get to), I went for a run along a street. Not that I want to get run over by a car, but at least, help would get to me easier. I didn't run with my dog, Jubee, but I now regret for not taking her out with me to run. Oh well...I hope the rain will hold out long enough for me to run tomorrow morning. I don't care if it rains after that.

Week 47: Day 7 - 2014

• walk with Priceless Pet Rescue (no kill animal shelter) = 3.75 miles
• easy walk with my dogs = 1.5 miles

I am mainly updating my blog today so I can keep track of my running mileage.

Total Weekly Running Mileage: 21.66

Total Monthly Running Mileage: 89.83

Total Yearly Running Mileage: 590.01

Total Shoe Running Mileage: 149.57

Week 47: Day 6 - 2014

• trail RUN with a running group = 7 miles
• easy WALK with dogs = 2.2 miles

I didn't run with my dog, but I did run with a group of runners this morning. I went for a run this morning instead of tomorrow because I know that I have to run with others sometimes. Also, we met at the Chino Hills State Park (entering through the city of Brea side) at an entrance that I never go to. (I normally go to this park on the Chino Hills side, but that entrance is closed for maintenance.) Running with others and running in an area I don't normal go to is good for me. I had planned to do eight miles, but there were some very challenging hills during our run (I had to walk on those hills). I am still sore from it and it has already been several hours later since I finished the run. I hope that by running with this group and in a new area will help me feel better and more motivated to continue with my half marathon training. I think I may run with this group again at the end of December (December 27), however, I may have to slightly change my running schedule for that week. While we may probably be doing seven miles that time again, I think I will still have to do my long run (ten miles) as scheduled on December 28.

Week 47: Day 5 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 6.24 miles, time = 1:13:46, pace @ 11:49
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.52 miles

I took my dog out for a run with me. It felt a little cooler than yesterday morning, but I didn't run as fast as I thought. Hoping that tomorrow's run will be better since I'll be with a group of runners.

Week 47: Day 4 - 2014

• easy road RUN with one dog = 4.87 miles, time = 57:30, pace @ 11:49
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.55 miles

Happy Thanksgiving!

I took my dog out for a run this morning and she did well! I checked her feet often during the run to make sure that there were no cuts or blood. All seemed well for the run! I will take her out for a run tomorrow morning.

It was warm this morning. I felt like I was losing motivation like I didn't want to run or train anymore, but I can't stop, quit or give up when I have nine more weeks (after this weekend) left until race day. I hope it was just the weather bothering me and not me losing my motivation because I must keep on trucking! It's a good thing I've planned to do a run with a meetup group on Saturday morning. While they are meeting and starting the run a little later than I'd like because I think it would be a little warmer than usual (I hope it's better than I think!), I know that I have to run with other people sometimes and it's good for me and my mental state anyway.

Week 47: Day 3 - 2014

• bike ride = 7.33 miles, time = 38:30, pace @ 11.4 mph
• easy walk with dogs = 1.1 miles

I was going to wait until Friday to cycle, but I didn't feel like running this morning, so went out for a ride instead. The planned run from this morning will be rescheduled to tomorrow and tomorrow's planned run will be on Friday instead.

Week 47: Day 2 - 2014

• hilly trail RUN (solo) = 3.55 miles, time = 48:10, pace @ 13:34
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.8 miles

I was going to go for a bike ride yesterday, but decided not to because I was sore from the eight mile run on Sunday. The trail run from this morning was pretty hilly, but I have nine more weeks (after this week) to train and get better on it. I had to walk a lot because it was challenging and I liked that. I think I will get better at it as long as I keep trying to run on it every week.

Week 45: Day 7 - 2014

• Long Run (solo) = 8.23 miles, time = 1:33:16, pace @ 11:20
• Easy Walk with Dogs = 2.21 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 22.72

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 68.17

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 567.29

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 126.85

For once, I didn't feel that I had to take Exedrin (over the counter pain killer) for runs of eight miles or longer. OK, I actually forgot to take some before the run, but it turned out that I didn't need any after all. I'm hoping it's from all the hill running that I've been doing.

After my run this morning, I went to lunch with some people from a meetup group. I had mentioned on the meetup group before that I'd be running eight miles this morning and I'd definitely bring an appetite for lunch. The host (who set up the lunch) asked how hiking went. Mind you, I said that I was running (I also never said that I was going to run in a hiking area either). I wonder how many more people out there actually think that running and hiking are the same thing? (I'm not sure I will hanging out with this host again...the person is nice, but I found her a bit annoying.)

Week 45: Day 4 - 2014

• road/trail RUN (solo) = 6.09 miles, time = 1:09:14, pace @ 11:22
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.76 miles

I'm going to attempt running with my dog tomorrow. One mile warm up (walk + run), one mile hilly trail run and a one mile cool down (walk + run). I miss running with my dog and if she gets cuts on her feet again for some reason, at least, it will be a short run.

Week 45: Day 3 - 2014

• trail/road RUN (solo) = 4.85 miles, time = 55:03, pace @ 11:21
• easy walk with dogs = 1.55 miles

I recently purchased a Garmin Vivofit. It is basically a "pedometer". It tracks walking steps, running steps and calories. While it keeps track of the total steps, I like that it knows when I'm running and records the time (what time I went), how long I ran, and knows the difference between running and walking, and it will tell me when I download the information onto my computer. Too bad, the calorie reading isn't accurate at all for running. I guess I have to get a heart rate monitor for it (the heart rate monitor will have to be used for cycling as well if I want to know how many calories I burned during a ride because the device only tracks walking and running).

Week 45: Day 2 - 2014

• hilly trail RUN (solo) = 3.55 miles; time = 45:49; pace @ 12:41
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.8 miles

I went on a run in a new area in my city. I have noticed the trail in this neighborhood before, but it involved some very challenging hills and I wasn't mentally ready for it. I finally conquered my fears and went for the trails. Running up the challenging part was harder than walking the same hills. I like this trail so I think I will make it a regular route/run, but I think it will only be for training. I don't like doing challenging runs for fun.

I took my bike into a local bike shop yesterday evening for basic tune up. I hadn't done it in over a year and my bike is due for one. It really needed one badly. My bike is ready for pick up now, but I wasn't able to make it to the store before closing time so I'm picking it up tomorrow. I think I feel more motivated to get back into cycling again although it would be nice to ride with other people.

Week 44: Day 7 - 2014

• LONG RUN (solo) = 7.12 miles, time = 1:22:33, pace @ 11:35
• easy WALK with dogs = 2.1 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 20.66

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 45.42

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 544.54

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 104.10

Training Week 3 RECAP:

~ Mon, Nov. 10: Active Rest (walked dogs)

~ Tues, Nov. 11: 3 mile RUN

~ Wed, Nov. 12: Active Rest (walked dogs)

~ Thurs, Nov. 13: 4.54 mile RUN

~ Fri, Nov. 14: 6 mile RUN

~ Sat, Nov. 15: Active Rest (walked dogs)

~ Sun, Nov. 16 (today): 7.12 mile RUN

Today was the first time in awhile that I used my camelbak (hip hydration pack). I hadn't used it in awhile that I forgot how to clip on the tube/mouth piece onto my shirt. It took me ten minutes or so to figure it out. Now that I have, I can have something to drink during my long runs because I'm too lazy to hand carry water bottles and I don't have to stop at a convenient store to buy water or Gatorade/Powerade. It only carries about one liter of liquids, but I should be fine on any long runs that I do, including my 12 mile run (in January).

Week 44: Day 5 - 2014

• trail/road RUN (solo) = 6 miles, time = 1:10:02, pace @ 11:40
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.11 miles

I think I need to get a leg/foot massage. I have a sore left calf muscle right now. My quads and feet feel fine now, but they felt sore during the run this morning.

Week 44: Day 4 - 2014

• "warm up" (walk + run) with one dog = 2 miles
• trail RUN (solo) = 4.47 miles, time = 49:34, pace @ 11:05
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.28 miles

I originally wanted to run with my dog this morning, but after running one mile, I noticed some blood on her left foot (at the toe that had a toe nail problem last week). This made me sad. Instead of continuing to run, I WALKED the one mile back home with my dog. I used up most of my motivation from trying to run with my dog. I still had a little bit of motivation left that I attempted another run right after I dropped off my dog. So I guess you can say that the first attempt at running was a warm up (albeit a long one) and I generally don't do a warm up before most of my runs. I barely had enough motivation to get started on my run, but I think it ran out because I didn't have much of an energy towards to end of the run.

Week 44: Day 2 - 2014

• trail RUN with one dog = 3 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2 miles

My dog seems fine with running and being on grass now. Some people have suggested to get "shoes" for my dog. I have some at home, but I have no idea how to put them on properly. I can't make them fit all the way onto the feet and they always seem to fall off after a short walking distance. I guess I should keep practicing and trying to put them on my dog.

Week 44: Day 7 - 2014

• "long" RUN (solo) = 6.7 miles
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.7 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 18.76

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 24.76

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 523.95

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 83.51

Training Week 2 RECAP:

~ Mon, Nov. 3: 3.2 mile WALK (active rest)

~ Tues, Nov. 4: 1.1 mile hilly trail RUN

~ Wed, Nov. 5: REST

~ Thurs, Nov 6: 4.92 mile RUN

~ Fri, Nov 7: 6.04 mile RUN

~ Sat, Nov. 8: Pet Charity 5K WALK (active rest)

~ Sun, Nov. 9 (today): 6.7 mile RUN

Today was the first time that I did a run without my dog since March (or April?). It felt kinda weird because my dog had been with me at every run (except for one or two runs in April, I think) since March. I had planned to run with her today, but she had a toe nail problem and I was afraid that running would make it worse. After looking at my dog's foot, her "broken" toe nail doesn't seem to be a problem any more. It looks like there is a new toe nail growing which caused for it to look broken and the broken piece came off. So I think my dog will be just fine running me again, but I don't plan to make her do my long runs with me.

Week 44: Day 6 - 2014

• pet charity walk with dogs = 5k
• easy walk at home with dogs = 0.8 miles

Did the pet charity 5k walk with my dogs this morning. I expected to see more vendors at the pet fair after the walk, but there weren't much to see. I think I will do this event again next year. I hope I'll have a person to walk with though.

Week 44: Day 5 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 6.04 miles, time = 1:10:11, pace @ 11:35
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.3 miles

I'm sad now. My dog, Jubee, has a broken toe nail. It bled a little bit. I think it was from the run this morning, although I'm not exactly sure how it happened...maybe from being on a trail. Maybe dirt and rocks are really good on the dog's feet. Apparently, dogs have a high tolerance to pain, but I had no idea because she didn't act like something was wrong until we came home from the run and she was licking her toe. I had planned to run with her on Sunday for our longest run (6.7 miles) together, but I'm not sure if it is a good idea. She seems to walk fine on sidewalks and dirt trails. She also likes to walk on grass, but this seems to hurt her foot with the broken toe nail.

I'm taking Jubee and Kiko to a pet charity 5K walk tomorrow morning. I hope there is a vet or vet assistant at the pet fair after the walk.

Week 44: Day 4 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 4.92 miles, time = 55:30, pace @ 11:17
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.2 miles

I timed my run this morning for the first time since before this past summer. The last time that I timed my run, I was running so slow and my time was bad. I didn't like my pace/time that I had to just stop timing my runs. While I don't like that I'm running 11 minutes a mile, it's better than my last timed run (more than 12 minutes a mile)

Week 44: Day 2 - 2014

• hilly trail RUN with one dog = 1.1 mile
• warm up = 1.1 mile
• cool down = 1.1 mile
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.5 miles

It's actually nice to run when it's cool/cold in the morning....but I don't enjoy smelling smoke (from people using their fireplaces) because it bothers my nose and eyes. I don't mind smelling it when I'm walking around, but not when I'm running.

Week 43: Day 1 - 2014

• easy walk with dogs = 2 miles
• easy walk to Panera Bread (knitting group) = 3.2 miles round trip

I'm just updating my blog today with all the walking that I did, after all it's still exercise...technically active rest, but still exercise.

Week 43: Day 7 - 2014

• easy walk with dogs = 2 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 19.66

Total Running Monthly (October) Mileage: 61.41

Total Running Monthly (November) Mileage: 6

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 62.55

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 502.99

I mainly just wanted to update my blog with my running mileage.

Week 43: Day 6 - 2014

• trail/road RUN with one dog = 6 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2 miles

Because I have a work meeting tomorrow morning, I did my "long" run this morning instead. I also knew that it would rain early this morning, but I thought it would completely stop by 5am (based on past experiences, rain was usually between 3am and 5am or similar weird hours like that and doesn't rain anymore after that). The sky directly overhead at my house was also clear when I started my run. At mile two, the dark clouds moved in and the sky opened up with pouring rain. That last two minutes and drizzled for the rest of the run...then it poured again during the last mile of my run.

I got sick when I ran in the rain last time, and that was three and a half years ago. I tried very hard to avoid running in the rain since then. My immune system at that time wasn't good because I didn't run as much as I used to. I'm not sure if my immune system has gotten better since training for my last half marathon, but as a precaution, I went out and bought some Zicam (pre-cold medicine).

Week 43: Day 5 - 2014

• bike ride = 7.35 miles, time = 37:35
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2 miles

I haven't been on a bike in awhile. I think it has been a month or so. The bike group that I usually go with on Monday mornings, stopped doing the rides...on Monday mornings (they wanted to take a break from riding Monday mornings for a month). While the group does meet at other times on other days of the week, it's hard for me to meet up with the group because of my work schedule (and now my training schedule). I'm not sure if the group will actually bring back Monday morning rides, but I think if I jot down bike rides onto my training schedule for one day a week (preferably on Friday), I should be ok with getting some cycling in.

Week 43: Day 4 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.54 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.2 miles

I think I should or need to do a warm up before my run. My legs feel a little stiff in the beginning of the run, but after one mile, I feel really good. I know I need to do a warm up, but I'm generally not motivated to do it.

Week 43: Day 3 - 2014

• easy road RUN with one dog = 4.82 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1 mile

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Week 43: Day 2 - 2014

• very hilly trail run with one dog = 1.1 miles
• warm up = 1.1 mile
• cool down = 1.1 mile
• easy walk with two dogs = 1.5 miles

First week and first day of training for my half marathon race. I had every intentions to cycle yesterday, but I never got out of bed on time. I had planned to ride at least once a week while training.

Week 42: Day 7 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 6 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 20.70

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 47.75

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 42.89

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 483.33

Today was the longest run that my dog, Jubee, and I did together without stopping. This is an accomplishment for us. After being a runner for a very, very long time, I usually don't have time or patience for a person or a dog who is new to running and trying to learn. I started training/teaching my dog to run last March  (10 months ago). I spent all of my patience on this dog that I don't have any left to teach/train my other dog (who is becoming an elderly/senior dog anyway) or help a person new to running. My whole goal was so that I wasn't truly alone when I was training for a race or just running for fun.

I start training for my half marathon next Monday (not tomorrow). Since the course is not dog-friendly (dogs aren't allowed on the course for the safety of everyone participating), I'm having my dog do most of my training runs with me and I don't plan to make her run more than seven miles (I'm doing most of my long runs alone). I just want my dog to maintain her endurance/stamina for six miles so we can do the Chinatown-LA Firecracker 10K run on March 1....that course is dog-friendly and does allow dogs to run/walk with their people.

Week 42: Day 6 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.77 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.9 miles

Tomorrow will be my dog's longest run to date and it will be six miles. She seemed to do just fine with today's run, so I think she'll do ok tomorrow too. After tomorrow, we'll take a break/rest from running for a week and then start training for my half marathon. But my dog won't do most of the long runs with me. I'm only making her do up to seven miles and just basically maintaining her endurance for such distance. Since I can't take her with me on the half marathon course (dogs aren't allowed there), I don't see the point of making her do all of my long runs, but I do plan to have her run the Chinatown-L.A. Firecracker 10K with me (which does allow dogs on the course)!

Week 42: Day 4 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.63 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.6 miles

I went for a run a little later than usual. I think I'm ready for another break/rest from running because I'm sorta bored. I wonder how I'm going to keep up with my motivation for fourteen (14) weeks...it's going to be hard. On the other hand, I'm glad that the weather has cooled off.

Week 42: Day 2 - 2014

• very hilly trail run with one dog = 1.1 mile
• warm up = 1.1 mile
• cool down = 1.1 mile
• easy walk with two dogs = 1 mile

After a few weeks, I'm finally able to run on this hilly trail without stopping. It's pretty steep at times and challenging throughout.

I'm also glad for the weather change and it's starting to feel cooler at night. I wish it would feel really cold in the morning though, but I guess I'll find out in a few weeks if it does get really cold in the morning. I like to run when it's really cold.

Week 41: Day 7 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.42 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.5 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 22.19

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 27.05

Total Running Shoe (NEW) Mileage: 22.19

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 462.63

I've come to realize that I actually start training for my race during the last week of October. I think if I'm going to last at least six weeks (hopefully longer), I'd need to take a break/rest from running after next weekend. I know that I don't actually need 14 weeks and can get away with 12 weeks instead, but I like to start off a little easy and building my endurance. That way it doesn't feel like I'm overtraining by doing too much (like doing a seven mile run as my first long run). I really hope that I'll do ok for most of the training because I have a dog to run with. And my dog is doing well and hasn't given much problem with running.

Week 41: Day 5 - 2014

• trail RUN with one dog = 3.2 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.4 miles

I went running on the cross country course at a local junior college. The course is mostly on trails and has some challenging hills. I hadn't done this course in a long time that I had to walk a few times (on the challenging hills). I'm not really surprised that I don't have the endurance to run on challenging hills yet because I still don't for the very short very hilly trail run that I try to do once a week. Also since I hadn't been on this course at school in a long time, I've noticed that the trail/course looks a little different. There were less trees. The trees didn't look pretty (they were mostly dead), but the trail looks more boring now because there are less trees alongside the trail and there aren't any hiding places for rabbits and squirrels (I enjoyed seeing squirrels and rabbits randomly coming out from a hiding place and running across the trail). Oh well. I'm going to make myself run here more often anyway...just to build my endurance and strength on the hills.

Week 41: Day 3 - 2014

• challenging hilly RUN with one dog = 1 mile
• warm up = 1.1 miles
• cool down = 1.1 mile
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.2 miles
• easy WALK (solo) to massage place = 1.13 miles (round trip)

I figured I'd get a massage done. My back always need to get worked on. I was hoping that they would work on my legs too. No all masseuses do when I go on, but I got one who did today and I was glad. My legs really felt like they needed to get massaged because they had been aching lately. I didn't even feel like running today because they were aching. My legs feel better now so I hope my running doesn't suck tomorrow.

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Week 41: Day 2 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.27
• easy WALK with two dogs = 3/4 mile

I didn't take my dogs out for a longer walk. I didn't realize that I was suppose to be at work earlier than normal until my manager called me. Whoops. But at least, I worked during the daytime instead and I get to go to sleep early tonight so I can feel better tomorrow morning.

Week 41: Day 1 - 2014

• easy WALK with two dogs = 1 mile
• easy solo WALK to Panera Bread (knitting group) = 3.2 miles roundtrip

I had a knitting group meeting this evening at Panera Bread. It finally cooled off enough that I was willing to walk to Panera Bread and I was really glad for the cooler, bearable weather. Had it been last week or last month with the crazy heat wave, I would have drove instead.

Week 40: Day 7 - 2014

• easy walk with dogs = 1 mile

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 18.42

Total Running (Sept) Monthly Mileage: 97.27

Total Running (Oct) Monthly Mileage: 4.86

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 440.44

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 255.04

I didn't do any real work outs today. I just wanted to update so I can keep track of my running mileage. Also, I start running in new shoes on Tuesday. My current shoes are seven months old now and it feels like my feet want to be in new running shoes. I also think it's time to start running in new shoes before I start training for my race next month.

Week 40: Day 6 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.16 miless
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1 mile

So because I have a work meeting tomorrow morning, I did my run this morning instead.

I can't wait for this heat wave to be over with. I'm tired of it. Can we return to normal Autumn-ish weather now?

Week 40: Day 5 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 5 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1 mile

It's feeling like summer again...in October. I was glad for the cooler weather and the last heat wave being over. This weather is driving me nuts. I guess I'm glad that it doesn't feel as hot, humid or crazy as the last heat wave. That time was bad and it was harder to deal with. I'm glad that I'm not doing the Long Beach race this year (next weekend, October 12). I think the weather this year felt worse than last year.

Here is my charity page for those who are feeling generous: http://tinyurl.com/runner4life

Week 40: Day 3 - 2014

• very hilly trail run with one dog = 1.1 mile
• warm up jog/walk = 1.1 mile
• cool down jog/walk = 1.1 mile
• easy walk with two dogs = 1.1 miles

I hadn't done a challenging hill run in awhile. I'm ready to start that again and now is probably a good time to "pre-train". So I have to make this as part of my regular training schedule until the race in February.

Also for the next few, we're having a heat wave again. What is wrong with mother nature?!?!? I thought summer was over and I was really looking forward to cooler weather in the mornings!

Week 40: Day 2 - 2014

• easy road RUN with one dog = 4.86 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1 mile

Looking at the calendar that I got from Target and scheduling runs for certain dates, I'm hoping that I can run on every Wednesday. I hadn't run on a Wednesday in awhile. I'd like to run on Wednesdays as part of my regular running schedule. So hopefully work goes well this evening so I can get a run in tomorrow morning.

Week 39: Day 7 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 4.45 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.5 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 4.45

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 83.81

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 422.02

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 236.62

I think I'm finally caught up on my sleep, but I'm not 100% sure. I think if I keep trying to catch up on sleep, I probably will have a hard time getting back to running. I was getting lazy about walking (at a leisurely pace) with my dogs. I normally would put in at least 1.3 miles with my dogs, but since I was on hiatus and not on a normal running schedule, I barely put in one mile...or just slightly less than one mile walking with my dogs.

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Week 39: Day 3 - 2014

• bike ride (solo) = 5.1 miles
• easy walk with dogs = 1 mile

I hadn't done a bike ride since Labor Day. This was also the first time in over a year and a half that I did a bike ride under seven miles. I was being lazy even though five miles was better than nothing.

I haven't done much this week, exercise-wise. I'll be back to normal next week!

My charity page for anyone feeling generous: http://tinyurl.com/runner4life

Week 38: Day 7 - 2014

• easy walk with dogs = 1.4 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 8.4

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 78.36

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 417.57

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 232.17

I've decided to take a "break" from running until next week. My crazy work schedule and the heat had made it hard for me to get a run done in the morning (I'm a morning runner and I had been getting off work at 2am lately). I'm tired and need sleep. Hopefully by next weekend, I've finally catch up on my sleep. I do plan to do some "active recovery" or "active rest", mainly going on leisurely walks with my dogs. Now that the weather has finally cooled off, I'm going to try going on an easy, short (three miles) hike with my dogs...maybe tomorrow. I will do at least one bike ride during the week.

Also, I wanted to update my blog, so I could keep track of the total mileage.

Here is my charity page for those who are feeling generous: http://tinyurl.com/runner4life

Week 38: Day 4 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 5.1 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.5 miles

I'm so happy that the ridiculously hot, crazy weather is over! It's amazing how there is a 20 F degree difference between Tuesday and today (by mid-morning/day)! My dogs and I can now enjoy our mid-day walks and walk a little farther.

Let's spread kindness and pay it forward. Please consider making a small donation on my charity page! Any amount, even a small one, is greatly appreciated!

Week 38: Day 2 - 2014

• very hilly trail run with one dog = 1.1 miles
• warm up walk/jog = 1.1 miles
• cool down walk/jog = 1.1 miles
• easy walk with dogs = 1 mile

It's hard to go on a walk with the dogs when it's so hot outside. I hope the people who have to work outside are keeping hydrated. This weather is just getting ridiculous. Normally June and July for us gets hot and ridiculous, but I don't remember that it was this hot! 106 degrees? I was really hoping that it would get cooler by mid-September. Oh well.

I've finally created a charity page for RUN FOR MOBILITY which is the official charity for the Surf City marathon and 5K race. RUN FOR MOBILITY is a Free Wheel Chair program that brings wheel chairs to millions of people who unfortunately can't afford them due to their circumstances. If you'd like to donate, click here, then click on "GIVE NOW" and then click on "OTHER DONATION" to put in the amount that you want to donate.

Week 37: Day 7 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 5 miles
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.3 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 13.98

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 69.96

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 409.17

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 223.70

I had a hard time enjoying my run and I felt so slow this morning. After a few minutes into the run, I realized that it was unusually warm for 6-something in the morning. I blame the weather/warmth for how I felt during my run.

Did you know that I will be running the Surf City Half Marathon on February 1, 2015 in Huntington Beach, CA? I finally have a charity page set up and will be collecting donations on behalf of "RUN FOR MOBILITY" during my race training. Let's be kind and pay it forward by visiting my charity page and making a donation. When you visit my charity page and click on "GIVE", select "OTHER DONATION" so you can choose how much you can donate or want to donate. ONE wheelchair costs $71.88. I'd be happy if everyone donates $5. Also, my birthday is in December. Making a small donation would make a great birthday gift!!!!!

If you wish to make a donation, but not online through the website, let me know so we can make arrangements. I'm pretty sure mail-in donations will be appreciated/accepted.

Week 37: Day 4 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 4.83 miles
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.2 miles

I signed myself and one of my dogs up for the Los Angeles Chinatown 10K race/run. It will be on March 1. I also signed myself up for the Los Angeles Chinatown 20 mile bike event (on February 28). I'm a little scared and feel like I'm going way over my head because I'm doing the Huntington Beach half marathon on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1. Normally, I would do a 10k race as part of training for a half marathon, but I like doing the L.A. Chinatown 10K race. So I hope my motivation doesn't crash and burn on me because I will be training/running for four months for two running races. (This is why I don't do FULL marathons...I can't mentally handle running/training for six months.)

I told my mom that my dog could run five miles without stopping. Technically, she has actually ran that far, but close enough. My mom said that she would be killed for running that far. I don't know why my mom would say that. Sure, my dog would have a very hard time running five miles without any training, but I worked VERY hard to get her to run this far.

Week 37: Day 2 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 4.65 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1 miles

I was suppose to do a "group" bike ride yesterday morning with a meetup bike group even though there would only be two of us. The other person overslept and was really late (30 minutes)....but I had already left 15 minutes after the scheduled time because I got bored and tired of waiting around.

Anyway, I think a group of runners can be rude and annoying...more annoying than a walker who gets scared and surprised when they realize that someone needs to pass. While I was running with Jubee this morning, I knew that there was a group of runners passing me, but I could only give them so much space because I was running alongside a fence/wall. I don't understand why they thought it was ok to crowd and invade my personal space when I had a dog with me. Jubee got scared, got loose from the collar and wanted to run away from me. Just because there is safety in numbers being in a group, runners shouldn't assume that a dog is safe just because the dog is on a leash. Don't assume that the dog won't get scared/aggressive and won't bite. Don't assume that the dog won't get scared and won't accidentally run into the street full of cars. Jubee didn't run into the street, luckily, but I was mad that a group of stupid runners got too close to us, freaking out Jubee who got loose and almost ran away from me. I would have more angrier if she ran into the street out of fear.

Week 36: Day 7 - 2014

• easy trail/road run with one dog = 4.6 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.4 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 9

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 55.98

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 339.21

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 209.72

I had wanted to run in the morning in the last two days, but getting off at work late at night (1:30am or so) makes it hard to get up early for a morning run. Hopefully, the next following week is a little better.

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."

-- Matt Biondi

Week 36: Day 4 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 4.4 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.1 miles

I missed a run on Tuesday and yesterday. While I was still sore from the overambitious from Monday's bike ride, I took some ZZZ-Quil (nyquil for insomniacs) on Monday night. It had a really delayed/slow reaction where I didn't fall asleep until midnight. It did work once I fell asleep, but I had a hard time waking up on Tuesday morning. I took it again on Tuesday night, and again, I had a hard time waking up on Wednesday morning. I wanted to go on a hike with my dogs on Wednesday, but I couldn't get myself to it. I guess I should only take ZZZ-quil if I plan to do absolutely nothing the next day (except take my dogs on a leisurely walk at home). So I didn't take any last night and I was able to go for a run this morning.

I got myself a calendar. For once, I found a calender where the first month (July) starts in the middle of the year! I'm so happy for this because it meant that I didn't waste money on a calendar that I only got to use for four months because the first month started in January. Anyway, I found this calendar in the school supplies aisle at Target. It makes sense to find such calendar there because the school year usually starts in August/September! Even though I didn't get to use July or August, I'm ok with this and I have the other ten months to use! I plan to write/jot down all of my runs (for fun or for training) in the calendar on specific day like I'm scheduling an appointment. By doing this, I am more likely to keep myself accountable. I'm less likely to skip a run or rearrange my schedule just because I was being lazy and didn't want to run.

Week 36: Day 1 - 2014

• bike ride (solo) = 34.4 miles, time = 3 hours, pace @ 11.5 mph
• easy walk with dogs = 2 miles

My biking group decided to cancel the usual weekly easy rides. The group organizer wanted to POSSIBLY schedule an earlier, longer (and more challenging) ride because today is/was a holiday and he wanted more people to join the ride. There were no other rides scheduled this morning to replaced the cancelled ride. What a waste, but I guess that was a blessing in disguise. I decided to bike to work (not to actually work) to pick up my pay check. Since today was a holiday, I figured I would be ok/safe because there was less traffic out. There won't be another ride of such great distance (30+ miles) in my future for a long time. My longest ride before today was 22 miles. I think I need to build my endurance/strength with the 20-something miles a few times before conquering a longer ride of such great distance. I also knew that the ride would have some challenging hills on the way home. Except for one very challenging hill near work, the hills overall weren't that bad. I had to walk on that one challenging hill (on the way home). I also felt so tired at mile 25 and I was mentally exhausted reminding myself that I had another nine miles left to go before getting home. I think I had to completely stop and take a break by this time. At some point after that, I had to walk up some hills (a little easier than before) again when I was something like five miles away from home.

On the bright side, I put in a really good work out.

"I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match."

-- Mia Hamm

Week 35: Day 7 - 2014

• easy walk with dogs = 1.3 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 7.6

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 46.98

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 330.01

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 200.72

I didn't do a run or any "real" work out today. I just wanted to record my running mileage for the week/month/year/shoe.

I also wanted to mention that I signed myself and my two dogs up for a dog charity 5K walk event. It'll be like a giant dog park with lots of dogs and people everywhere. Participants can run the event if they wish, but since I have one dog who isn't trained to run, we'll be walking it instead. It isn't timed which is why I want to bring both dogs and we can take our time. This will be the first event that I'll be doing with my dogs.






"Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart."

-- Gene Tunney

Week 35: Day 6 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 4.3 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.3 miles

I wanted to put in a run yesterday morning, but I got home from work late Thursday night and I was so tired in the morning. I also think that I should schedule my runs and "make appointments" in a calender/on paper with them even though I'm running for fun now. I was thinking about this and how it had worked for me when I trained for all of my past half marathons. I'm more likely to stay on schedule and run when they're written down on paper even if I may miss a run (more likely will happen less often) or rearrange my schedule/work outs around. I think if I don't "make appointments" with my runs, I'm more likely to skip more days because I don't feel like running.

Week 35: Day 4 - 2014

• easy bike ride = 7.35 miles 
• easy walk with dogs = 1.3 miles

I tried to go run at a local state park (it was called "Chino Hills State Park"). The gates were wide open so I assumed that it was ok to enter. I got stopped by a ranger about 1/4 mile into the run and he told me that the park was closed. The park is closed for an "Improvement Project". So I turned around and went back towards my car that was parked in the street, near the entrance. A minute or two later, another ranger stopped to tell me (again) that the park was closed and told me that I would get cited a fine if I come back in again during closure. Neither ranger told me if the park was closed on certain days (I checked the park website after I got home that the park was closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) or if it was closed everyday until March 2015. I hadn't been to this park since May 2013 (over a year), so I had no idea what was going on. I sorta want to come back during the weekend, but I don't want to waste another trip to find out that it really is closed everyday of the week. (Based on yelp reviews, I think it is closed on the weekends because people are complaining about the closure). The second ranger also told me that dogs weren't allowed in the park. Since when???? When I was here in May 2013, I saw a lot of people (hikers/walkers and runners) with dogs. I didn't run with a dog last year, but I am this year. I'm not sure if I want to come back to this park for a run if dogs aren't allowed here. I had plan to come here while training for my next half marathon, but I have to change my training plan. My race is in February 2015 and the park reopens in March 2015. GGRRRR!

So since I didn't get my run in this morning at a certain time, I went on a bike ride. ()@))!*$ One of the streets that I was riding on had only one lane open (the right lane and bike lane were closed for street repavement). Luckily, there was a trail (same exact distance and level of difficulty as far as hills go) right next to the street and the tires on my bike can handle all terrains. I didn't want to share a lane with traffic in case there was a grumpy motorist who wanted to run over cyclists because it was a major street. If I had waited until tomorrow, the street would have been just fine for bike riding with all lanes opened.

Week 35: Day 2 - 2014

• hilly trail run with one dog = 1.1 miles
• warm up walk/jog = 1.1 miles
• cool down walk/jog = 1.1 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.9 miles

I have a half marathon to do in 22 1/2 weeks (on February 1). I start training for the race on first week of November. I've come to realize that if I want my running buddy (dog) to do six miles with me, I have less than 12 weeks to get her up to speed. I hope I can do it. I don't plan to make her do my long runs of longer than seven miles with me as long as she can do up to six or seven miles non-stop. I can do the long runs alone. I'm a little nervous for her even though I think she will do fine running six miles because we are actually doing fine with four miles non-stop now.

"Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing."

-- Muhammad Ali

Week 34: Day 7 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 4 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.3 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 11.1

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 39.38

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 322.41

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 193.42

After next weekend, I'm taking another break from running. I think I'm bored because I didn't really want to run this morning and I didn't enjoy it. It also didn't help that I didn't know that the restrooms at all local parks along my route didn't open until 8am (I left for my run at 6:15am), and I couldn't use the restrooms at a business because I had a dog (not a service dog) with me. I was so uncomfortable and I really had to go.

Week 34: Day 5 - 2014

• easy bike ride (solo) = 7.35 miles, time = 35:45, pace @ 12.3 mph
• easy walk with dogs = 1.4 miles

Did an easy bike ride this morning. I was a little worried that it would be too warm, but it wasn't that bad.

Week 34: Day 4 - 2014

• easy trail RUN with one dog = 3.8 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.3 miles

The weather is starting to feel cooler...yes, I'm so happy for this change! I hope the weather will keep getting cooler. I'm debating about going on an easy, short (three miles) hike with my dogs next week....

Week 34: Day 2 - 2014

• hilly trail run with one dog = 1.1 mile
• warm up jog/walk = 1.1 mile
• cool down jog/walk = 1.1 mile
• easy walk with two dogs = 2.15 miles

I did a hilly trail run this morning. It was short, but pretty challenging. Since I hadn't done it in awhile, I had to walk part of it.

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."

-- Aristotle

Week 33: Day 7 - 2014

• easy trail RUN with one dog = 4 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.4 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 11.60

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 28.28

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 311.31

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 182.32

On Friday, I only walked my dogs. I had a blood donation appointment in the morning, so I couldn't do much exercise-wise. I just got lazy yesterday and only walked my dogs.

"Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you couldn't."

-- Ricky Rogers

Week 33: Day 4 - 2014

• easy bike ride (solo) = 7.35 miles, time = 36:15, pace @ 12.2 mph
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.3 miles

I was going to run this morning, but I was tired. I slept a little longer and decided to go on a bike ride instead. It was weird riding without my sunglasses. Boo.

Week 33: Day 3 - 2014

• easy trail RUN with one dog = 3.8 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.8 miles

I wasn't going to tun this morning, but I did anyway. Just mainly to go back on the trail that I was on yesterday to find my sunglasses because I thought maybe I didn't expand the general area enough. Wishful thinking, I wanted my sunglasses back even though I was more convinced that I wouldn't get it back. It really is gone forever and I'm never getting it back. That's sad and too bad.

"It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get back up."

--Vince Lmobardi

Week 33: Day 2 - 2014

• easy trail RUN with one dog = 3.8 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.85 miles

I somehow lost my sunglasses during my run this morning. I put it on the strap around my waist that was for my hands free dog leash to fix my hair. I forgot about my sunglasses hanging there and started running after fixing my hair until about half a mile later when I realized that I didn't put my sunglasses back on my face. It was gone somewhere on the trail. I didn't feel it fall off. I was listening to music so naturally, I didn't hear it fall off. I went back to the general area where I could have dropped it after the run. I went back a little bit later so I could walk my dogs at the same time to do a more thorough check. I think someone picked it up, essentially "stealing" it because I couldn't find it. While I got it for free, it was made of cheap material and had no sentimental value, I'm sad and disappointed that someone picked it up. It was a good eye "protection". My eyes didn't squint while wearing it even when the sun glare was very bright and in my face. It also kept debris out of my eyes.

Week 33: Day 1 - 2014

• easy bike ride with group = 15.5 miles, time = 1:10:40, pace @ 13.2mph
• easy walk with dogs = 2.37 miles

This morning during the bike ride, I had a wasp fly into my helmet. That was a bit scary. I saw fly towards my head/helmet, then I felt a thump and then I felt something move on my forehead. I took the helmet while still riding and I saw the wasp crawling all the edge of my helmet. Good thing it was on my helmet where I could see it and not on my head! If it was on my head, I probably would freak out because I wouldn't know how to get it off of me without it stinging me a billion times. (I got stung by a bee once and I'm not allergic to one sting...while one sting does hurt a lot, a bunch of stings will hurt way more than one sting.) Anyway...it was hard to flick the wasp off of my helmet while still in motion because I was trying to keep up with the group (I was a little behind, riding alone). The wasp finally flew away, but it was hard to strap on the helmet back on while still in motion. In trying to do that, I dropped my helmet so I really had no choice to stop and put it back on properly. Luckily, we were on a low traffic road.

Week 32: Day 7 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 3.67 miles
• easy WALK (solo) to grocery store = 1.32 miles roundtrip
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.41 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage = 10.38

Total Running Monthly Mileage = 16.68

Total Running Yearly Mileage = 299.71

Total Running Shoe Mileage = 170.72

I found this link online about "dog runners". It's essentially like dog walkers (people who get paid to walk other people's dogs), only you're running with other people's dogs and getting paid to do it. I'd like to do this. Where can I find busy people with dogs who need to get out for runs?

Anyway....speaking of running with dogs, my dog, Jubee, can now run 3.7 miles without stopping. I think she can run up to four miles without stopping, but I'm sorta lazy to keep going to find out. I'm actually going to try it out in the next few days. I think she will do fine.

"Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period."

-- Lou Holz

Week 32: Day 5 - 2014

• easy bike ride = 7.35 miles, time = 37:05, pace @ 11.9mph
• easy WALK with three dogs = 2.35 miles

I used to share images on here that I found on the internet. I stopped doing that because I got tired of trying to find new ones. I think I'm going to start sharing inspiring quotes instead until there aren't any new inspiring quotes that interest me.

The summer isn't technically/officially over yet, but it's nice that it doesn't feel like summer anymore. Bring on the cold weather.

"Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you." -- Arnold Palmer

Week 32: Day 4 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 3.52 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.65 miles

The weather has actually been nice lately. Warm and very little to no humidity. I hope the humidity part has actually ended last weekend. I couldn't stand it.

Week 32: Day 2 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 3.19 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.25 miles

 It was less humid this morning. I did sweat during my run this morning, but I didn't have sweat dripping everywhere and my clothes weren't too badly soaked. The weather was nice for once.

Week 32: Day 1 - 2014

• easy bike ride (with meetup group) = 20.9 miles, time = 1:37:09, pace @ 12.9mph
• easy WALK with dogs = 2.24 miles
• easy WALK to Panera Bread (knitting group) = 3.2

Last year, I wasn't a part of a cycling group. I had just gotten my "new" bike and was just trying to build up my base miles (for cycling) and endurance before joining any groups. However, I sorta gave up and didn't ride all of last summer. It was too hot and I had a hard time trying to find any motivation to train for my October half marathon. I'm currently not training for any races right now, but I'm glad that I'm part of some bike groups. This one group in particular has several easy "short" rides as well as rides that are longer and/or more challenging. Most of the rides are regularly scheduled. For example, I always meet up with the group on most Monday mornings when it's not raining or when I don't have other obligations. The rides are mostly flat and usually between 14 to 22 miles depending on the people riding. I have done much with other cycling groups because most of the rides there are longer and/or stronger riders (stronger as in can ride 15+ mph...my average speed is between 12 mph and 13 mph). I think if it wasn't for this one group, I probably wouldn't be riding at all this summer. It's too hot and I have no motivation to ride alone. Because if I show up to these group rides, someone will always tell me to come back for the following week.

Week 31: Day 7 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 3.09 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.4 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 12.45

Total Running Monthly (July) Mileage: 6.15

Total Running Monthly (August) Mileage: 6.30

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 289.33

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 160.34

I wanted to run a little farther this morning, but I was under a time constraint (meeting for work at 8am). I could have done a run after the meeting, but by that time, it would be too warm and too humid for me. There were also some dark clouds that looked like it would rain this morning...it did rain a little last night. I was a bit scared to get rained on. I got sick last time I ran in the rain (in 2011). I can't dress appropriately for running in the rain. I have to wear shorts and a t-shirt (or tank top) when I run. I get hot very easily when I run even when it's 39* F. When it's really raining, I have to overdress with long pants and several layers of shirts, sweaters, and a hooded jacket to avoid getting sick. The same year that I got sick while running in the rain, I didn't dress as I mentioned, I got sick a few times while walking my dogs in the rain. So there it's a lose-lose situation for me.

Anyway, I'm glad that it didn't rain this morning for my run. I did feel a few drops of rain on my head and saw a few rain drops on the ground, but nothing significant to have any affect on me.

Week 31: Day 5 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 3.21 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.73 miles

I finally filled out my application for Big Brothers Big Sister Program and send it off. I'm a little scared now, but I think I'll do fine. I have a "dream" of being matched up with a youth who likes doing outdoors-y stuff. At minimum, I'll like for the youth to like hikes in hiking areas and going for walks around the park so we can do some fun events like "Bubble Runs", and charity dog walks (along with wanting to learn karate and have an interest in other general easy physical activities). I'll like for the youth to eventually like or enjoy running so we can do 10k races together.

Week 31: Day 4 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 3.15 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.1 miles

A few weeks ago, I bought a hydration camelbak that I can put on my waist. I like the idea of having a hydration pack in a form of a bag around my waist than a hydration pack that goes on my back. I have tried the water bottle pack that goes on the waist, but I didn't like it that much. I didn't like how I had to fumble around trying to put the water bottle back in its holder while I was still in running motion. My new pack has a tube that goes from the pack to my mouth, so I can run/exercise and drink water at the same time. Today was the first time that I tried it out. I'm a little bit clumsy with the tube part because I have no idea how to work with it so that it will stay in place. I think I need to figure out how to make it stay in place. It's a good thing that I don't have anything to train for right now, so I have time to figure out what works. It's also summer and it's hot. Now is a good time to train/practice with it. I also bought this camelbak  because I think it can carry more water (1.5 liter) than those water bottled pack things (I'm not sure on the quantity on those things).

Week 31: Day 2 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 3 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.8 miles

Now that my dog can run three miles, I need to think about other 3 mile routes that we can do so I won't get bored doing the same one over and over...then eventually, I can slow add some distance. I think my dog can run farther than three miles. I don't know what her limit is since we haven't just kept running until she forces me to stop for a break. I have just been too lazy to just keep running to find out.

Week 30: Day 7 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.78 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.4 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 7.78

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 20.88

Total Yearly Mileage: 276.88

Total Shoe Mileage: 147.89

I generally don't eat anything before I run and I usually do fine on my runs. I was a little grumpy and sluggish this morning on my run. It was the first time in awhile that I felt hungry during a run. I did eat last night, so I don't know why this morning was different than past runs. I guess I should eat a little something before I head out for a run.

Week 30: Day 5 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.5 miles
• easy WALK with three dogs = 1.3 miles

Is summer over yet? I never complain about cold weather (I love cold weather!). This heat and high humidity level is driving me nuts. I'm practically drowning in my own sweat. It makes me feel grossed out and so uncomfortable! I can't wait for summer to be over! I also can't wait to take semi-longer walks with my dogs in the middle of the morning/day. On the other hand, I'm glad that I'm not training for a race of any distance this summer. For now, I'll stick to four miles or less. It's also not that bad in the morning at 6am. A little humid, but tolerable.

Week 30: Day 2 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.5 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2 miles

I didn't get to do any work outs yesterday. I had a doctor's appointment which kinda messed things up, but that's ok. Sometimes I need a rest day (no exercise except for easy walk with the dogs).

Week 29: Day 7 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.3 miles
• easy WALK with three dogs = 2 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 6.9

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 13.10

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 269.10

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 140.11

My last run was on Thursday morning. I just simply walked my dogs on Friday and yesterday. I also purchased a "hands-free" leash so I could run with my dog...a hands-free leash is basically where the leash is on the dog on one end. The other end is attached to a strap that is around the person's waist. I got this so I could run hands-free easier as my arm and shoulder holding the leash for my dog was always getting tired. I was always stiff and had limited mobility (very limited arm swinging) to keep my dog under control. I always feared that my dog would accidentally run or cross my path in front or back of me, causing me to kick her by accident when I used the hands on leash. I was a little worried that the leash was a little too long (I can't make it any shorter than it already is) when it was attached to my dog and my waist, but we did better than I thought, to my surprise. I will continue running with my dog, using the hands-free leash.

Week 29: Day 4 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.3 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.5 miles

I like the fact that we're having "June Gloom" in the middle of July. Overcast (yet slightly humid) in the mornings which is not actually normal weather for us in July, but I'm ok with this because it's better than hot, humid and sunny even at 5:30am or 6am.

Week 29: Day 3 - 2014

• easy bike ride (solo) = 7.35 miles, time 36:30, pace @ 12.1 mph
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.3 miles

I like how it's overcast in the morning. I was going to go for a ride really early this morning (6am), but it was overcast until 10:30am or so. I went out for a ride at 9am, so I slept in a little bit and it felt nice. I hope it will be overcast tomorrow morning for my run.

Week 29: Day 2 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.3 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.9 miles

I've come to realize that I had high expectations and I expected to do better on my runs after my "break". I took a break and didn't do any kinds of work outs for a week. I thought I should have gotten better on my runs and felt like I was on a runner's high or something like that. So I just let it all go and ran this morning. I didn't time my run and I probably didn't run faster than any of my runs in the last month or so, but I did feel better this morning compared to my last three or four runs. I usually run on Wednesdays, but I plan to do a non-running day tomorrow and put in a bike work out (solo) instead.

Week 29: Day 1 - 2014

• easy bike ride = 12.72 miles, time = 1:05:53, pace @ 11.6 mph
• easy WALK with dogs = 2.1 miles

Went on a ride with a bike group. I was a little worried that the weather would be hot (99 degrees) and sunny, but I was glad that it wasn't that bad. 80 degrees, overcast and a little humid.

Week 28: Day 7 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 1.2 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.3 miles

I was so unmotivated and bored that I took some walk breaks during my run. My legs really did NOT want to get out for a run! I partially blame the weather. It's finally summer and I can't deal with running in warm/hot weather, although I hate being in humidity (it's actually not that humid yet). I also think that maybe I should run in different areas. Running in the same area over and over can get boring....I usually stick to streets and trails near my house. On Tuesday (my next run), I will make myself get in a car and go run in a "new" area.

Week 28: Day 5 - 2014

• easy bike ride = 7.3 miles, time = 37:00, pace @ 11.8 mph
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.4 miles

I decided to go on a bike ride really early this morning. I almost didn't want to go because I just wanted to sleep the day away until it was time to get ready for work. I feel better now that I got it done and over with.

Week 28: Day 4 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 1 mile
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.3 miles

My run wasn't exactly much better this morning, but I just wanted to get one done so I could say that I did it.

Week 28: Day 3 - 2014

• easy trail RUN (solo) = 2 miles
• easy bike ride (to mechanic to drop off/pick up car) = 6.5 miles round trip
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.3 miles

I did my run this morning. I felt bad. I felt like I was still bored and unmotivated, but I felt worse than my runs before I took a break. Before my break, I was bored and unmotivated, but it wasn't that bad. My legs didn't want to run and I couldn't put my heart or spirit into the run this morning. I don't know why I still feel bored and unmotivated after not running for eight days. I should look up a race like a 10K and sign up for one before my half marathon training.

Week 28: Day 2 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2 miles

I went on an easy run this morning. This was the first run in over a week. I did time my run, but I'm not "documenting" it on here (I did record/document it on logyourrun.com ). My time, pace, and speed was very slow. I don't get it. It should have been the same or better than/as my last run. After all, I didn't run for over a week. Maybe the bike ride from yesterday had a tiny bit to do with my run, but I don't think it should have. I'm going for a run tomorrow morning without my dog...I don't think my dog is the reason why I was running so slow this morning, but I don't know.

Week 28: Day 1 - 2014

• easy bike ride = 21.6 miles, time = 1:45:00, pace @ 12.3mph
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.7 miles
• easy WALK to Panera Bread (for a knitting group) = 3 miles round trip

You know you put in a good work out when you feel tired and sleepy right afterwards. I did a 21.6 mile bike ride this morning with a biking meetup group this morning (even though there were only two of us). The route was mostly flat and easy, but I hadn't done more than 14 miles in awhile. I felt happy, tired and sleepy after the ride. What a nice feeling.

Week 27: Day 7 - 2014

• easy bike ride (solo) = 10.3 miles, time = 48:40, pace @ 12.7 mph
• easy WALK with dogs = 1.3 miles

I haven't done any "real" work outs since last Sunday. I had only walked my dogs since then. When I wasn't at work, most of my free time was spent sleeping. I'm not sure if I was trying to catch up on all of my lost sleep or because I wasn't in an exercise routine, so I was more tired and sleepy. I think I'm caught up on my sleep and I'm ready to get back into an exercise routine. I think I'm ready to start running again, but I will start on Tuesday.

Week 26: Day 7 - 2014

• easy trail RUN with one dog = 3 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.7 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 11.11

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 45.47

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 256.00

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 127.11

I have finally finished my 100 Days of Miles Challenge! I can now take my much needed break from running. I think I will take a break until after next weekend. After next weekend, I'm not sure if I will need more rest/break from running. When I return to running, I want to continue with the rules from the 100 Days of Miles Challenge.

1. Never miss a Monday (or Tuesday)

2. Run at least three (or more) times a week

3. Never go three days without running

For the last four months, I have been "teaching" my dog how to run. today was our longest run (three miles) without stopping. I think she has been ready/able to run three miles for a week or so (longest run was 2.8 miles), but I've just been too lazy to run farther. I think she can run more than three miles, but I don't know what her limit is since we haven't just kept on running to that point (a really good sign of overdoing a run is when a dog really needs to stop and sit/lay down). I want to train my dog to run six miles with me. I have seven months to train her to run this far with me for the next 10K run. I know that the Chinatown-L.A. Firecracker 10K Race (every February) is dog friendly and allows leashed dogs on the course.

Being able to run three miles without stopping with my dog is a big deal. It took a lot of patience out of me because I am someone who don't like to stop or take walk breaks during a run. I had to train my dog the same way a person is trying/learning how to run. One minute run with one minute walk for one mile. Then increase to two minute run with one minute walk. Then three minute run with one minute walk...once we got up to five minutes of running without walk breaks, I knew that we could run one mile without stopping. Then i added two or three minutes of running after one mile.

Week 26: Day 4 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.52 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.62 miles

I'm almost done with the June's 100 Miles challenge. I will reach 100 miles by Saturday, although I think I will finish the challenge by continuing until Monday since Monday is the last day of the month. I also have one more run (Sunday) to finish off the 100 Days of Miles challenge. After that run, I'm taking a much needed break from running. I am not overtrained (I barely put in ten miles a week)....I'm just very bored and unmotivated to run. So...come on, weekend. Come sooner, so I can see Monday!

Week 26: Day 3 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.79 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.13 miles

Is the week over yet? I can't wait for the weekend.

Week 26: Day 2 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.8 miles
• warm up = .55 mile
• cool down = .55 mile
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.82 miles

So far, I'm enjoying the morning weather. I have to because July and August months are around the corner and are usually very warm and humid in the mornings, even at 5:30AM!

Week 26: Day 1 - 2014

• easy bike ride = 13.4 miles, 1:07 (hour-minute)
• easy walk with dogs = 2.14 miles

I hadn't done a bike ride in three weeks due to being at jury duty for almost two weeks. Now that jury duty is over, I can go back to cycling again. I went with a group this morning.

Week 25: Day 7 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.2 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.6 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 9.86

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 34.36

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 244.89

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 116.00

So I haven't updated since Wednesday and I haven't been trying to avoid it. Work and Jury Duty got in the way and it was hard to get online when you have both on the same day (one was daytime while the other was evening). I did get in a 2.3 mile run in on Thursday morning, and a few walks since then.

This morning, I had planned to run on a cross country course at a local junior college (the course is all trails and is generally open to the public everyday anytime). I forgot that there was a Relay 4 Life event on campus this weekend, even though it was only on the track (near the cross country course). I don't think the event had anything to do with the trails/cross country course, but the course was closed to the public this weekend. I took my dog and we ran on some trails through a neighborhood instead. I wanted to do a 2.75 mile run, but I didn't have another route in mind with the same distance. 2.2 miles was better than anything anyway.

Week 25: Day 3 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 2.69 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.84 miles

I don't know what happened between yesterday's run and this morning. I thought my motivation was ok, but this morning, it wasn't as good as it was yesterday. I didn't exactly run the three miles I hoped, but it was close enough.

Week 25: Day 2 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.67 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 2.08

I think I'm going to try running three miles with my dog tomorrow. I think she will do just fine, but it's the only way I'll ever know. At least, my motivation isn't so horribly low right now.

Week 24: Day 7 - 2014

• easy trail/road RUN with one dog = 2.59 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.88 miles

Total Running Weekly Mileage: 11.28

Total Running Monthly Mileage: 24.50

Total Running Yearly Mileage: 235.03

Total Running Shoe Mileage: 106.14

I have eight more days with this "100 Days Of Miles Challenge". Also...if you are wondering, I'm up to 55.69 miles (for running AND walking) for the "June 100 Miles Challenge". If I'm doing this correctly, I should be doing 3.33 miles a day or 23.31 miles per week. I'm a little bit ahead right now, but I did this on purpose in case I have a week where I'm less than average. I'm still struggling a little bit with being motivated to run.

Week 24: Day 4 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.56
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.8 miles

My next run will be on Sunday because I need some rest (non-running) days. I had planned to do a bike ride tomorrow, but that got thrown out the window because I have jury duty (day 2). They're still figuring out the final 12 jurors. I hope I don't get picked because I hate debate and I suck at it. I don't like to argue my point and I don't want to make the wrong decision.

In any rate, I'm going to try to get a few short walks with my dogs. At least, I don't have to be there until 9:15am and I get a 90 minute lunch break (I live close enough that I can go home briefly).

Week 24: Day 3 - 2014

• easy RUN with one dog = 2.55 miles
• easy WALK with two dogs = 1.5 miles

I got called in for Jury Duty today. I managed to get a short, easy run done this morning before heading out. I'm glad that the courthouse is really close by, so I could do a run.