I also noticed that I'm more able to deal with hills. I don't slow down considerably when I run up them - in fact I push myself harder so I run just as fast as I do on a level plane.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
10-31
Today we did one of the original routes from our first days of running class. It felt so much easier! It is so neat to sense the progress that I've made, and I don't even need to see a time to tell that I've been improving.
I also noticed that I'm more able to deal with hills. I don't slow down considerably when I run up them - in fact I push myself harder so I run just as fast as I do on a level plane.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
I also noticed that I'm more able to deal with hills. I don't slow down considerably when I run up them - in fact I push myself harder so I run just as fast as I do on a level plane.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Friday, October 26, 2012
10-26
Today we did the circle run!! :)
3.3 miles completed. I think that went pretty well; I felt great (afterwards) but the run itself was pretty tough because of the hills. I would not like to live on any of the streets we ran by.
Hoping to hit the gym this weekend as well, but for now I'm sleeping!!
3.3 miles completed. I think that went pretty well; I felt great (afterwards) but the run itself was pretty tough because of the hills. I would not like to live on any of the streets we ran by.
Hoping to hit the gym this weekend as well, but for now I'm sleeping!!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
10-24
Wooooohooooooo! For some reason I'm in a great mood today!
We did a 3 mile distance run and it felt super great. I feel like I should start pushing myself a little harder because I was maintaining a conversation with Naz while we were running.... Not really sure how to make a pace change like that.
I'd like to do a 5k, but it's a bit far away.... :(
We did a 3 mile distance run and it felt super great. I feel like I should start pushing myself a little harder because I was maintaining a conversation with Naz while we were running.... Not really sure how to make a pace change like that.
I'd like to do a 5k, but it's a bit far away.... :(
Monday, October 22, 2012
10-22
Today we did the mile run!
It has been sooooo long since I last ran the mile. It was probably in my high school sophomore year. I was fearful that my time would be worse than it was back then, but I think (if I remember correctly) that it in range of my better high school performances. I got 00:08:31!!
I was very happy to get sub-9 minutes. :)
It has been sooooo long since I last ran the mile. It was probably in my high school sophomore year. I was fearful that my time would be worse than it was back then, but I think (if I remember correctly) that it in range of my better high school performances. I got 00:08:31!!
I was very happy to get sub-9 minutes. :)
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
10-17
Out and backs today!
I didn't do so well at the beginning of these - I think I'm getting a little sick, and with the weather being so cold I get a bit congested. However, by the 3rd round I was fine. I did hit "bingo" once... it's really difficult to pace yourself without a watch, because you're second guessing yourself when other people are running past you and the instructor is way ahead... Don't really know how I got exactly 3 minutes out and back the second time!
It's so cold, I feel like this:
Monday, October 15, 2012
10-15
Didn't make it to class today - wanted an extra hour of sleep because I have a big day today :P
Hope you guys had a good class without me!
Hope you guys had a good class without me!
Friday, October 12, 2012
10-12
Today we did a really fun partner relay run! I would say that this is one of the funnest things that we've done in the this class. At the same time, it was still a good workout! It all depends on how much effort you want to put into it yourself.
I was kind of thinking about the little race strategies that our test was on while we ran. I'm not really sure which one I would be inclined to do.... probably sit and kick, but that would involve staying with someone... As long as they're at a similar skill level, it's all good!
I was kind of thinking about the little race strategies that our test was on while we ran. I'm not really sure which one I would be inclined to do.... probably sit and kick, but that would involve staying with someone... As long as they're at a similar skill level, it's all good!
Happy weekend!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
10-10
Today we did some speed intervals while on a 2.5 mile run! It went pretty well, especially since I didn't do any running over break :)
I focused on keeping my arms down and pulling them back - I've actually read a magazine article about the importance of not letting your arms cross in front of your body because it can slow you down. I've also been trying to keep my upper body directly over my lower body so that I don't get stitches. It hasn't happened lately, but I should probably change my running posture anyway.
Wish I could do the 5K this weekend, but I'll be going home again for a friend's barbecue party! Yum :)
I focused on keeping my arms down and pulling them back - I've actually read a magazine article about the importance of not letting your arms cross in front of your body because it can slow you down. I've also been trying to keep my upper body directly over my lower body so that I don't get stitches. It hasn't happened lately, but I should probably change my running posture anyway.
Wish I could do the 5K this weekend, but I'll be going home again for a friend's barbecue party! Yum :)
It's fall!!!
Friday, October 5, 2012
10-5
Today we did the Ind- errrrrr, "Circle" Run! Yay!
I actually really enjoyed this workout. The hills were tough but I just kept going and didn't try to sprint up the whole thing. I made it up all the hills without walking!
The rest of the run was so easy comparatively so I had a great time enjoying the view from the mountain.
HAPPY READING DAYS!!!
I actually really enjoyed this workout. The hills were tough but I just kept going and didn't try to sprint up the whole thing. I made it up all the hills without walking!
The rest of the run was so easy comparatively so I had a great time enjoying the view from the mountain.
HAPPY READING DAYS!!!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
10-3
Yay! Almost reading days! I'm really looking forward to the "circle run" on Friday - I think it would be best if we did it in two groups because we would take up a lot of room (length-wise) while crossing streets.
Today we did out-and-backs! I really wish that we could do them on a flat area. I find it difficult to keep my pace when you have to change intensity while running up and down hills. I did get "bingo" once, but usually I would overcompensate for the hill and make it up to fast and come into the finish line about 5-10 seconds early.
Almost time to relax this coming weekend... !
Today we did out-and-backs! I really wish that we could do them on a flat area. I find it difficult to keep my pace when you have to change intensity while running up and down hills. I did get "bingo" once, but usually I would overcompensate for the hill and make it up to fast and come into the finish line about 5-10 seconds early.
Almost time to relax this coming weekend... !
Monday, October 1, 2012
10-1
Sorry I forgot to write a post for last Friday!! It slipped my mind :)
Today we did the tape workout, which I thought was great. I didn't beat my tape the first 2 times, but the last time around I was able to beat it and I think I got up close to where my first tape was.
I really want to get lighter, I want more energy and to be able to just go booking down the track. I don't think I'm in a particularly bad place with my fitness at the moment, but I know that I have the potential to be so much better.
For the upcoming Halloween:
Today we did the tape workout, which I thought was great. I didn't beat my tape the first 2 times, but the last time around I was able to beat it and I think I got up close to where my first tape was.
I really want to get lighter, I want more energy and to be able to just go booking down the track. I don't think I'm in a particularly bad place with my fitness at the moment, but I know that I have the potential to be so much better.
For the upcoming Halloween:
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