Well, I ran today for the first (real) time since the half-marathon. Right after the half-marathon (2 weeks ago), I got sick and didn't do much of anything for almost a week. And this week was chock-full of Rodeo meetings, which severely restricted running time. I did run an 11:10 mile at the gym last weekend, but today's run of 5 miles was the first. And now that I'm feeling better and I don't have four Rodeo meetings in one week, I'm going to up my miles again, preparing for the Seabrook Half Marathon.
While I usually become irritated when I don't run, I haven't been irritated at all lately. The main reason for the lack of irritation, and my last post, is that I am seeing someone new. And this new guy has made me happier than any guy I've dated. He is the nicest guy I've ever known - selfless, caring, supportive. He's also a weight-lifter/body-building police officer (who gives fantastic hugs and back rubs), so he's going to help me work on lifting weights and I'm going to help him start distance running. Seriously, here's a couple of examples of how sweet he is: he not only likes my hyper dog, but he walks her whenever he's over here so that I don't get cold from the outside temperature and buys her doggie treats. When my mom hinted that she needed man-help around the house, he volunteered, telling me later that he wants to do it to earn brownie points with my mom and myself (but Mom already adores him). On our first date, he brought me a box of chocolate protein/work-out cookies as a present (how thoughtful!). He holds opens ALL doors for me (including car), sends me sweet texts and e-mails all day and was willing to try sushi since he knows how much I love it.
So, since previous boyfriends have all received nicknames, let's call this one the Cop. But I'm giving a bit of warning to you guys: he might soon not have to have a nickname on this blog. Or it might get changed to something else...
Gotta run. The Cop and I are going to dinner with the Pregnant One so that she and her husband can meet him.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Now I Get It
Life is fantastic. Things that I thought were supposed to be quite difficult is are actually quite easy. Things that I thought were impossible for me are not only possible, but actually happening. People I thought were nonexistant are being found.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
I Came, I Ran, I Finished, I PR'ed
Geaux me. I rock. I'm a total rockstar.
So, after a nearly year-long hiatus, I ran another half-marathon. My 5th, to be exact. And I PR'ed!! My final chip time: 2:49:40. I previous best time was my first half-marathon 2 years ago (Houston) at 2:56:07. I'm very happy with this race's results.
Lori and I wanted to finish in under three, and I wanted to PR, so I set my Garmin virtual trainer for 2 hours, 55 minutes, which would average 13:21, I think. Again, we finished in 2:49:40, with an average mile of 12:56.
Here's the breakdown:
Before the race: I lost my personal Champion Chip! I'm so upset. I had it at the expo, because they scanned it, and then I haven't seen it since. I turned out my car, my clothes, my room... nothing. THANK GOD they went ahead and put a chip in my bag and I had the sense to make sure that one worked. But I'm highly upset that my San Diego Rock-n-Roll 2005 Marathon champion chip is gone. :(
At the race: The best costume goes to Flash Gordon and Superman. Flash Gordon wore the red unitard thing, complete with face mask and wings. And they both came in at around 4 hours for the full.
Mile 1: 13:00. Cold, crowded. Very crowded. Need more wave starts - specifically one for the walkers.
Mile 2: 12:21. The crowd is sorta thinning out. My light jacket is now around my waist.
Mile 3: 11:53. Crowd much thinner now. I was nearly tripped, though, by someone who was behind me. Seriously, somehow her foot ended up between mine. I screamed "Watch out!" as I pitched forward. Seriously people - watch where you're going!
Mile 4: 11:53. I laugh that this one was the same as the one before. And they were our best miles. And some downhills.
Mile 5: 12:44. My hands are getting numb.
Mile 6: 12:10. We ate Gus.
Mile 7: 13:05. Who knows. I know I'm getting tired, and since we were still ahead of the running man, I opted to walk an extra minute.
Mile 8: 12:41. Lori made me speed up again.
Mile 9: 12:38. My knee is starting to twitch. Took another gu. Ran into Lori's family somewhere around here.
Mile 10: 13:13. Starting to reconsider training for another full marathon.
Mile 11: 13:11. One foot, two foot, one foot, two foot.
Mile 12: 13:43. Knee really hurts, but I'm not telling anyone.
Mile 13: 12:49. This is downtown, and my Garmin was acting up. I don't think this is accurate.
Last bit: 4:11. Again, the Garmin acted up. It said I actually ran 13:43 miles, which can't be right - and I'm not sure where it messed up - probably mile 12 and 13. I do believe we ran 13:2 or 13:3 from all of the dodging of people early on, but whatever.
I still PR'ed!
I am extremely wiped out now. My knee isn't hurting at all now (it stopped hurting when I stopped running) but my calves are aching. Luckily, I have a Stick and will be rolling it out.
So, life is good.
Cheers!
So, after a nearly year-long hiatus, I ran another half-marathon. My 5th, to be exact. And I PR'ed!! My final chip time: 2:49:40. I previous best time was my first half-marathon 2 years ago (Houston) at 2:56:07. I'm very happy with this race's results.
Lori and I wanted to finish in under three, and I wanted to PR, so I set my Garmin virtual trainer for 2 hours, 55 minutes, which would average 13:21, I think. Again, we finished in 2:49:40, with an average mile of 12:56.
Here's the breakdown:
Before the race: I lost my personal Champion Chip! I'm so upset. I had it at the expo, because they scanned it, and then I haven't seen it since. I turned out my car, my clothes, my room... nothing. THANK GOD they went ahead and put a chip in my bag and I had the sense to make sure that one worked. But I'm highly upset that my San Diego Rock-n-Roll 2005 Marathon champion chip is gone. :(
At the race: The best costume goes to Flash Gordon and Superman. Flash Gordon wore the red unitard thing, complete with face mask and wings. And they both came in at around 4 hours for the full.
Mile 1: 13:00. Cold, crowded. Very crowded. Need more wave starts - specifically one for the walkers.
Mile 2: 12:21. The crowd is sorta thinning out. My light jacket is now around my waist.
Mile 3: 11:53. Crowd much thinner now. I was nearly tripped, though, by someone who was behind me. Seriously, somehow her foot ended up between mine. I screamed "Watch out!" as I pitched forward. Seriously people - watch where you're going!
Mile 4: 11:53. I laugh that this one was the same as the one before. And they were our best miles. And some downhills.
Mile 5: 12:44. My hands are getting numb.
Mile 6: 12:10. We ate Gus.
Mile 7: 13:05. Who knows. I know I'm getting tired, and since we were still ahead of the running man, I opted to walk an extra minute.
Mile 8: 12:41. Lori made me speed up again.
Mile 9: 12:38. My knee is starting to twitch. Took another gu. Ran into Lori's family somewhere around here.
Mile 10: 13:13. Starting to reconsider training for another full marathon.
Mile 11: 13:11. One foot, two foot, one foot, two foot.
Mile 12: 13:43. Knee really hurts, but I'm not telling anyone.
Mile 13: 12:49. This is downtown, and my Garmin was acting up. I don't think this is accurate.
Last bit: 4:11. Again, the Garmin acted up. It said I actually ran 13:43 miles, which can't be right - and I'm not sure where it messed up - probably mile 12 and 13. I do believe we ran 13:2 or 13:3 from all of the dodging of people early on, but whatever.
I still PR'ed!
I am extremely wiped out now. My knee isn't hurting at all now (it stopped hurting when I stopped running) but my calves are aching. Luckily, I have a Stick and will be rolling it out.
So, life is good.
Cheers!
Friday, January 04, 2008
Hello Rodeo, Good-bye Spare Time
Today's treadmill mile: 11:20. Yippee!
Wednesday's treadmill mile: 11:40
Tomorrow's run: Last long run before the half-marathon: 8 miles.
So, Rodeo is fast approaching and I received two e-mails. At leaste twice a week, I will be driving into the city - once for choir rehearsals, once for acting rehearsals, and then once for meetings (every other week).
I wish gas prices would drop. Luckily I still loved the new Escape, so the driving won't be bad. But I'll have to give up Starbucks for 6 weeks in order to pay for the gas my car will be guzzling.
Plus, now that BAF is done, I'll have to do my long runs alone. And my long runs will be done at Memorial or Rice, so I'll have to plan them around rehearsal schedule so that I'm not driving into the city every day.
Here's to busy times.
Cheers!
Wednesday's treadmill mile: 11:40
Tomorrow's run: Last long run before the half-marathon: 8 miles.
So, Rodeo is fast approaching and I received two e-mails. At leaste twice a week, I will be driving into the city - once for choir rehearsals, once for acting rehearsals, and then once for meetings (every other week).
I wish gas prices would drop. Luckily I still loved the new Escape, so the driving won't be bad. But I'll have to give up Starbucks for 6 weeks in order to pay for the gas my car will be guzzling.
Plus, now that BAF is done, I'll have to do my long runs alone. And my long runs will be done at Memorial or Rice, so I'll have to plan them around rehearsal schedule so that I'm not driving into the city every day.
Here's to busy times.
Cheers!
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
New Year, Good Run
Yeah, initially today's run was to be 10 miles. Then I woke up and discovered that the temperature was a very windy 39 degrees. So I waited. And waited. And waited. Did an hour of Tae-bo.
Finally I went for a run at 1pm. The temp had risen to 54 and although the wind was still heavy, I figured if I was ever going to run today that I'd have to do it now. And I didn't drive to Memorial, didn't do 10 miles because I had to go over to my mom's house for a family lunch.
So I ran 6, which isn't too shabby. And I'm very pleased with my times. I don't know if it's because my legs were warm from the Tae-bo or because of the chilly weather, but I amassed some nice miles.
Mile 1: 12:18
Mile 2: 13:10
Mile 3: 12:24
Mile 4: 12:49
Mile 5: 12:47
Mile 6: 12:11
Overall pace: 12:36.
I'm pleased. And now I'm going over to my mom's for a late lunch.
Cheers!
Finally I went for a run at 1pm. The temp had risen to 54 and although the wind was still heavy, I figured if I was ever going to run today that I'd have to do it now. And I didn't drive to Memorial, didn't do 10 miles because I had to go over to my mom's house for a family lunch.
So I ran 6, which isn't too shabby. And I'm very pleased with my times. I don't know if it's because my legs were warm from the Tae-bo or because of the chilly weather, but I amassed some nice miles.
Mile 1: 12:18
Mile 2: 13:10
Mile 3: 12:24
Mile 4: 12:49
Mile 5: 12:47
Mile 6: 12:11
Overall pace: 12:36.
I'm pleased. And now I'm going over to my mom's for a late lunch.
Cheers!
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