Week 19: Day 6 - 2013

cardio:

• (@8:20am) 1 mile walk/run with dog
• (@12:15pm) karate = 1 hour
• 3/4 mile walk/warm up to class
• 3/4 mile walk/"cool down" after class

There was a second hour karate class...I just didn't feel like doing anything.

I have to be more patient when I run with my dog and keep working with her on running if I want her to do some of my training runs starting in July. Instant gratification won't work or help.

Week 19: Day 4 - 2013

cardio:

• (@6:05am) trail/road run = 3.25 miles, time = 33:42, pace @ 10:22

A few more runs and I'll be back to normal running shape/endurance. My running had been really sporadic during the last two months that I lost some of my endurance. Now is a good time to get it back so I can have a normal running base when I start training for my half marathon in July.

Week 19: Day 3 - 2013

cardio:

• (@9:00am) bike ride = 3 miles

I was going to run this morning, but I decided to go for a bike ride instead. I could have done both though, but I'll make up for running tomorrow morning.

Week 19: Day 2 - 2013

cardio:

• 6:30am - trail/road run = 2.51 miles, time = 26:39, pace @ 10:37

Since I've paid and registered for the half marathon in Long Beach, CA on October 13, 2013, I've created a charity page over the weekend. I will be raising money for "Train 4 Autism" and although I don't have to start training until July, it's nice to start raising early. Just simply setting up a charity page is somewhat helping me get back my motivation to run in general. Having people donate on my behalf will help me even more people they've donated on my behalf to show support. So if anyone wants to be generous, you can donate by following this link. If it asks you to pay a processing fee with your donation(s), that fee is OPTIONAL. You can select 0% if you choose not to pay a processing fee.

Week 17: Day 7 - 2013

cardio:

• (@10:45am) trail/road run = 3.55 miles, time = 36:51, pace @ 10:23

Total Weekly Mileage: 3.55
Total Monthy Mileage: 10.09
Total Yearly Mileage: 148.03
Total Shoe Mileage: 140.90

My motivation has been lacking as of late. I finally found some today and went for a run later in the day than usual. The weather was actually nice out; sunny, clear and 70s with little to no smog and humidity level. I had enough motivation to get dressed and start running, but I didn't have enough to run continuously and made a few complete stops. Even though it was nice out, I think the warm weather had something to do with my lack of motivation during my run because I'm not used to running in warmer weather anymore. My work schedule is messing up my sleep schedule and it's hard to wake up for a 6-something AM run!

I've signed up for the October 2013 Long Beach Half Marathon a few weeks ago and I've been checking the website for a list of charities that I can raise money for. So far, there are a few listed, but none that I'm interested in. I hope they get a full list soon so I can start raising money.

Week 17: Day 1 - 2013

cardio:

• (@ 11:45am) bike ride = 5.25 miles

In honor of Earth Day, I made myself take out the bike and go to Michael's (to pick up some crochet supplies) and the post office. I thought about taking the car, but a bike ride was better. Besides, the weather was so nice out.

Week 16: Day 3 - 2013

cardio:

• (@ 6:30am) trail/road run = 3.24 miles, time = 33:20, pace @ 10:17

It's finally sunny in the morning! We were getting cloudy mornings for awhile and it was so hard for me to find the motivation to run! I wanted to sleep in because of that! I paid for the October 2013 half marathon in Long Beach last week and I start training for it in July. Once I start training for it, I should find the motivation to run in overcast mornings, light drizzling, hot/humid mornings, and nice weather mornings. Because I just can't show up to the start line and expect to do fine without running/training for it.