i need to stretch

Today was my first run since October. I was a little worried how everything would go since I just had a baby 6 weeks ago. I decided to go slow and extremely easy. My body felt great but my lungs were a little rusty. I figure a mile is still a mile though.

I ran 1.5 miles today while David was home for lunch to watch Grant. It was already really hot and humid and I about died! It was kind of a rough run for me but I still made it, 14:35, not too fast but it sure kicked my butt!!!

went during lunch, 14:03

Went for a run at 9 pm which felt great! It was so breezy and it just felt great to be out running. 18:33

Ran on the treadmill.

Ran outside, super muggy and gross. 9:25 and 8:55 were my times. I'm still trying to figure out my forerunner.

1- 8:29

2-8:44

.21-3:43

David and I ran outside around this really pretty park. SOOOO hot and muggy.

1- 8:54

2-8:44

.42- 3:41

Just felt dead because of the humidity.

Went around the park again, once again hot and muggy.

1- 9:09

2- 9:03

.63-5:37

My friends want me to run a 5k with them on Saturday but since I just started running like 2 weeks ago I don't really feel that I can do it. David keeps telling me I can so that motivates me some.

Ran 1.25 outside but about died of heat/humidity. I went to the gym and ran 3.1 on the treadmill in 28:22.

It was a little cooler on my run today. I took Grant out for the first time actually running in the stroller. We've always just gone on walks but the doc said his stroller was fine to run with. Wahoo! He just slept the whole way while I huffed and puffed along. I'm planning on doing the 5k on Saturday. Yes I realize I am a slow poke but what better excuse to be slow...just had a baby! BTW pushing a stroller is HARD!

1-10:05

2-10:01:34

3-10:01:36

.1-:58

I was going to run with some friends but plans fell through so I ended up running it on my own which was still nice. The race started at 9:00 so it was a little hot but still ok.

mile 1- 8:38

mile 2-8:43

mile 3-9:35

It was a little cooler today which made for a fantastic run. It's harder t0 push a stroller with the wind but it still felt great to get out! A little slow but that's ok.

1- 10:35

2- 10:30

3- 10:01

4- 10:01

This morning was rainy so I waited until David came home for lunch and ran 3.1 miles while he watched Grant. I don't have my splits but my time was 27:25.

Late start this morning, didn't really feel like running. I feel a lot better now that I went though.

1- 9:28

2-9:18

3-8:47

.15-1:16

total: 28:50

1- 9:18

2-9:01

3-8:59

.50- 4:18

Got up early and went for a run, felt good to get moving with the day!

1-9:28

2-9:11

3-8:57

4-8:47

Didn't feel like going for a run but knew this was my only chance today.

1-9:22

2-9:16

3-9:15

4-8:47

ran in CO 36:33

1-8:55

2-9:08

3-9:31

I hate altitude!

1-9:17

2-14:37 I had to walk some of it

really hate altitude!

1-9:37

2-10:11

David and I did some hills.

It's been hard getting back into running. I pushed Grant in the stroller today. My knee was really really bothering me.

1-10:00

2-9:53

Went running during lunch. My knee hurts SO bad. I've been putting ice on it like all day. Hopefully it will feel better soon. A mile is still a mile though.

Woke up early and went for a nice run-had to be back for David to go to work. Lungs were kind of hurting.

1-9:14

2-9:02

1-9:10

2-9:05

.25-2:07

1-9:16

2-10:21....uh what happend here???

1-10:14

2-10:14

.15-1:19

pushed Grant in the stroller today, kind of hot and hard! I just need to get running again. It's tough to do it a lot but it's a LOT harder to not do it often!

Got a late start this morning...toooo hot!!!

1-9:16

2-8:57

.3-2:38

It sure feels good to workout before Grant wakes up! I was having some stomach problems so I had to stop a little early.

1-9:29

2-9:27

.5-4:31

I really didn't feel like getting up this morning (I've been really dehydrated lately....like all month)anyway Grant woke me up so I decided I'd just get out. I'm glad I did! What a cool overcast morning. Meanwhile back home Grant rolled over 4 times while I was gone:( Oh well I'd seen him do it a few times before....oop there he goes. Anyway....it felt really good to get out before my day starts!

1-9:20

2-9:06

3-8:54

Had a good run this morning with Grant in the stroller. Still not very fast but atleast I'm getting out and the weather has been a little cooler. I did a pretty hard leg workout yesterday so they were kind of hurting today.

1-10:10

2-9:48

3-10:12

.25-2:33

Nice cool morning. I started out running and about 4 blocks later realized my watch wasn't set right. So I probably went a little more than this. It feels good to get my day started with a run.

1-9:30

2-9:08

3-9:13

.5-4:19

Perfect cool weather morning. My knee was starting to hurt a little towards the end, good thing tomorrow is a day of rest!

1-9:17

2-9:19

3-9:204

4-8:52

Perfect running weather tonight.

1-8:45

2-8:20

Fall is sure making its way here! I could see my breath today! Early morning run-Grant thought it would be funny to wake up at 3am....not cool.

1-9:19

2-9:04

3-9:20

.5-4:11

I'm going to run a 10k on Thanksgiving so I guess I better start picking up the pace:)

Ran early this morning, cool morning and it felt good to get my run over with! I still can't shake these 9 minute miles. Boo. I'm also trying to eat better.

1-9:41

2-9:40

3-9:18

.25-2:05

I wish I had a running trail close to my house that I can take the stroller on. Since he's still little I'm supposed to run on smooth surfaces...ha those don't exist here! Anyway I made the mistake of taking him on a run during his awake time and he just was NOT having it so I had to call it quits! Bummer. Maybe I'll be able to run tonight but I doubt it...gooo cougs!

1-10:08

2-9:50

.5-4:45

I was able to sleep in for a little and then headed out for a run. We had pizza on Sat so I figured I'd better try to run longer.

1-9:38

2-9:11

3-9:07

4-9:01

I'm still really slow but atleast I get faster as I go!

Went running with Grant this morning. The trail was either cool or hot but it was nice to get out. I just wish I was faster but I guess I need to focus on my miles first!

1-10:00

2-9:32

3-9:22

.25-2:25

I love when I set out to do a certain amount of miles and end up doing more...doesn't usually work out like that! It felt really good to get out and run before Dave left for work today.

1-9:38

2-9:24

3-9:09

4-8:53

.25-2:03

Slow hot day with Grant in the stroller.

1-9:50

2-9:33

3-9:41

I can't say this enough...I love running early in the morning! It's so nice to just have it over with and not worry all day about it! I didn't go as far as I planned but went further than I thought.

1-9:16

2-8:58

3-8:51

.5-4:12

I woke up 15 minutes later than planned so I decided to do 2 faster miles. Well my body wasn't wanting to go fast so I managed to do my usual 3.25. I felt really tight and tired. 

1-9:33

2-9:27

3-9:13

.25-2:12

Didn't really feel like going 5 today but knew I needed to and that I would feel good if I did. Once I got started I felt better and around 3 miles I was feeling really good and could have gone longer than 5 but David and Grant were outside waiting for me to come take care of Grant so I stopped.

1-9:30

2-9:14

3-9:15

4-9:01

5-8:58

David left too early this morning for me to get a run in. I left Grant with my neighbor (the streets here are too bumpy for him) and ran 3.5, I was worried about how Grant was acting the whole time!

1-8:58

2-8:58

3-8:54

.5-4:29

Went out before David left for work.

1-9:19

2-9:08

3-8:52

4-8:42

I wasn't planning on going for a run this morning and I didn't want to go very far since I'm running tomorrow and Friday plus doing videos today.

1-9:12

2-8:54

Having some stomach issues....oh and sleep issues.

1-9:14

2-9:07

3-9:06

.25-2:06

I want to run an 8k in like 2-3 weeks. I think it'll be okay.

Why must Grant feel the need to get up at 6 when my alarm is set for 6:30? Oh well....I'm a little shocked that I actually ran 6 miles. That was the goal today so when I ran 6.2 that was just the cherry on top! David went and played football this morning so I needed to be back before 8. It was a nice cool morning, perfect for a run....or my bed;) 57:32

1-9:41---I was afraid if I went too fast I'd run out of steam

2-9:21

3-9:17

4-9:20---???

5-9:19

6-8:50

.20-1:41 

Wow it was FREEZING!!!!! I had to run back home and get gloves! Oh I also stepped on a dead mouse. Ew. 36:35

1-9:18

2-9:14

3-9:01

4-8:56

Went out around 9:00 with Grant in the stroller. It was kind of windy at first and I kept worrying about how cold/hot he was. Around mile 2 he finally fell asleep. Boy howdy it was hard for me to run today. I'm not sure if was the wind, time of day or what, atleast I went out though.

1-10:22

2-10:07

3-9:56

4-10:06

Today wasn't my best run. I started at 11 and it rained most of the time. It wasn't too cold, sometimes it was even borderline hot. Still stuck in the 9's but increasing my miles.

1-9:20

2-9:10

3-9:16

4-9:16-started feeling kind of tight

5-9:24

6-9:20

7-9:05

Went out after David got home. I needed to be back to get dinner and everything ready for the night but every mile counts in my book!

1-8:57

2-8:06

I bought new shoes yesterday! I LOVE them! It was so nice to actually have someone look at my foot and the way I run and to try on about 15 different pairs to find the perfect shoe! Sure we won't be eating for a month or two but hey I have new shoes!!! It was really rainy this morning, I was glad I went out before David had to go to work or else there was no way I could have ran with Grant in this weather.

1-9:35

2-9:08

3-8:53

4-8:55

Late night last night, late morning today. I wasn't planning on running anyway so I'm happy with 3 miles. I'm doing some toning videos and walking around with Grant today too.

1-9:39

2-9:09

3-8:47

8k on Saturday.

I felt sluggish the beginning of the run but around 3.5 miles I started feeling better;) I know I say this all the time but I just wish I could run faster, I literally felt like jello today.

1-9:43

2-9:18

3-9:19

4-8:57

This was a really fun race. There was a big turn out too-3,185 people running downtown. I was hoping to run under 45 and I DID!!! I felt like I had too much energy after the race and that I could have pushed myself a little harder in the middle of the run. I was afraid I started too fast so on mile 2 I slowed down and now I'm second guessing that decision. Oh well. I'll be back next year! Oh and it was FREEZING!!!! Poor Grant was an ice cube until David went and bought him some warmer clothes! We're good parents huh? ;) Oh oh I almost forgot....I left my ipod in the stroller. Stink. I had to use 3 different cell phones before I finally got a hold of David to have him meet me on the road somewhere. Thank goodness for music, that's all I have to say!!!!

1-8:50

2-9:04

3-8:23

4-8:24

5-7:58

Grant has been sleeping in which is nice but it also makes it harder to know when to go out for a morning run. I went out while David was home for lunch. Holy moly it's cold! I tried to go faster so that he could get back to work.

1-8:59

2-8:38

3-8:19

It was too rainy today so I had to take Grant to the gym. Yuck! I hate coming in and seeing him chew on a toy from the day care. Ew. Anyway I was supposed to run 5 miles but my side started to hurt so I only got in 4 miles. Around a 8:53 mile.

My knees hurt SO bad today. I had to keep stopping/slowing down and stretch. I can't figure out why they hurt so bad...maybe I needed to warm-up and stretch a little betterNot a good run by any means.

1-9:27

2-9:20

3-9:33

4-9:28

5-9:30

6-9:23

7-9:35

8-9:35

2 miles on treadmill

I've had a pretty bad cough, ran 1 mile on the treadmill, I'm still counting it!

went on the treadmill, my cough is still bad and my knee was hurting again.

My cough is still bothering me, I need to get out and run more.

Ran on the treadmill....around 29:30.

Ran on the treadmill, around 29-30 minutes.

Ran on the treadmill again. I wish I had more time at the gym, kid care has goofy hours and it makes it hard with naps. 

Ran on treadmill, 37:54. I felt really good and probably could have gone longer but I needed to pick Grant up from the kid care. 

Ran on the treadmill again. 28:16

lifted 3 sets of 10

Felt pretty good, ran on treadmill 39:11.

3 miles on the treadmill

I finally decided to go for a run outside! It felt great to be out but boy was I tired and not used to the cooler air! The left side of my chest started to hurt a little and I had to walk during mile 3 for .10 miles so I guess I actually went for 4.1 but that's not really a big difference. I want to get a cover for my stroller so I can start going out with Grant before it gets too snowy and cold.

1-9:15

2-9:17

3-9:55

4-9:18

Man oh man it's getting cold here. It wasn't that bad once I started to run. I was having a lot of knee pain but managed to run the whole time. SLOW.....which is frustrating!

1-9:34

2-9:14

3-9:30

4-9:25

Snowy snowy day! I ran on the treadmill tonight, it was so packed, I made an appt. for Grant to go to the daycare in the morning when the gym isn't so busy. 

1-9:22

2-9:22

3-9:13 

Today I was feeling great while running on the treadmill.....until one of the kid care workers had to come get me because Grant was flippin' out! Sheesh! Oh well atleast I got in a short but enjoyable run. Oh by the way I'm wanting to run a marathon on May 1. Hum....we'll see how that goes. My goal is to just finish it, I would like to beat my previous time (4:13) but really I need to just focus on finishing. Training in the winter will be interesting! 

It was 20 below with windchill so....I guess it is officially treadmill season. Lots and lots of wet heavy snow too :( 3 miles at 9:13 pace. Felt good, I don't know how to train for a marathon by just running on the treadmill. Maybe I should reconsider.

6 mile run on the treadmill. My stomach started to hurt at mile 2, it was a weird pain but went away and I actually felt great from about mile 4 on. I needed to get back home or else I would have gone a little longer. Ran 55:15, about a 9:13 pace. I feel that I could have gone faster but I wanted to make sure I got in 6 miles rather than a few faster ones. 

9:13 pace on the treadmill

1-9:13

2-9:13

3-9:05

7 miles on the treadmill. I wanted to stop after 2 but knew that if I didn't run them tonight I'd have to do it in CO while trying to visit family etc. I ended up loving this run and only stopped at 7 because I needed to get home and pack. 

A sad lonely 1 mile on the treadmill.