13.1

Today I ran 13.1 miles! I was supposed to run 12 but my running partner and I decided to just add another 1.1 miles and see if we could do the whole thing! I felt GREAT!!! At Mile 11, I was so excited that we were actually doing it that I had goose bumps all over my body. I think I was on that "runners high" because I felt like I could just go and go forever! We finished strong and now I know we are definitely ready for June 12!

10 Miles in 95 Minutes

My training is going well for the Half Marathon. This morning I woke up at 4:40am to run my 10-miler this week. It was actually not as bad as I thought it would be to wake up that early. It actually felt more like I was waking up in the middle of the night. When we started our run it was pitch black and foggy on the trail we ran along the river. Kind of cool, kind of scary. But at least by the time we saw the homeless man sleeping on the trail under the bridge it was light. I was glad I was running with a buddy, although 2 women maybe isn't that much safer. I don't think running on trails in the dark will be a habit. We did make great time though. :)

8 miles in 75 minutes!

Weigh In

Today I weighed in at Weight Watchers. It wasn't a full week, but I'm down 1.6 lbs! I was thrilled! I also ran 6 miles this morning and it was awesome how easy it was compared to the 10 miler on Saturday! Now I just have to be consistent!

10 Miles!

This morning I ran 10 miles! I ran it by myself because my training buddy has bursitis in her knee and it is not quite as easy when you're by yourself. Not as much to distract you. But I RAN the entire way, I never walked or stopped. I was really proud of myself. A few months ago I was proud of myself for running 2 miles without stopping. I feel like I've come a long way. (For the record, I did throw up a little after the run but I feel fine now. I think running that far on an empty stomach and then downing 80 oz. of water right after wasn't the best idea. I think it's also nice to have a physical goal for myself that is not just weight loss.

PS - I started weight watchers this week. I have plateaued for long enough. I am really ready to lose that last 15 pounds! The leader said something that really hit home with me. She said "The bottom line is: If you track, you will lose. If you don't, you won't." That is absolutely true with me.

8 miles!

I feel so great! I just ran 8 miles this morning and I feel fantastic! My right knee is a little sore but other than that, I'm good. I am training for the UV Half Marathon June 12th. I'm training with a friend and that makes it SOOO much more enjoyable. The time actually flies when we are running and I have somebody to help me stay motivated.

New High

Running that is. I have completely plateaued in my weight, which is frustrating. But, I am doing well with my running. This morning I ran 6 miles! There are 11 weeks left until the half marathon and now the training schedule starts to ramp up a bit. I've been trucking along at 2-4 miles, 3 x/week but now it's time to push it a little. I actually felt GREAT this morning during the run and even after. Aside from needing new shoes, I'm not terribly sore. I guess that's good since I'm running 4 miles tomorrow and 6 again on Saturday. *sigh* At least it always feels good when I'm done. :)