Monday the 20th

2.95 miles in 36:49. 12:30 avg mile.

I'm beginning to think that Monday mornings are harder...I feel so sluggish and tired, but I love when I break past that. So, so grateful that I've got Jana and Janell to run with, even though Janell's off having fun right now. Thanks, ladies!

I'm also starting my healthy living challenge again. I need to do it to motivate me to make good choices, and I need the good habits to stick! I was at 142 this morning, and I know I can do so much better than that. I've promised myself a new bra if I do well. Sad that I motivate myself with a necessity, but whatever works...gotta justify spending $70 on a good bra somehow!

Friday the 17th

5.83 in 1:19:08. 13:35 min mile avg.

Today's run was the hardest yet. Jana and I did really well for the first 2 1/2 miles. And then came the hill. It didn't seem so bad until we were nearly to the top & we both were about to die. The hill really did us in. After that, we did plenty of walking. Our only goal was to finish. I just hope the 10k next week isn't so hard on me so I don't embarass you, Tiff! Of course, you could always leave me in the dust!

Wednesday the 16th

Jogged 2.02 miles in 24:45, making it 12:15 min/mi. Total was 2.56 miles in 34:09. We ran the whole 2 miles at a nice, easy pace & it felt good. I'm still not 100%, but at least I was able to run today. Gearing up for 5.5 on Friday...

Monday the 14th

I was supposed to run 3 miles yesterday. After running the first 1/4 mile, I knew that my sick lungs weren't going to have it. Janell was kind enough to let me turn our run into a walk. From my house, I did 2 miles in 32 minutes. Not the fastest, but at least I woke up to do it!

My weight was at 143.0 when we returned from CA. I'm not surprised. Food was my solace during the trip. However, this morning I was at 141.0, so that's good news. I need to keep it going down now!

Past week

Friday the 3rd--approx. 4.75 miles in approx 56 minutes. I ran on a treadmill in Las Vegas. Staring at a wall & a too-close-TV. And I accidentally pulled the emergency stop partway through my run, that's why I don't know the exact time or mileage. Nothing makes a run seem longer!

Monday the 6th--3 miles in 35:43

Wednesday the 8th--2 miles in 22:38 (2.41 total in 30 minutes)

Friday the 10th--5 miles in 58:09. My run felt great. We'll see how tomorrow goes. My sleeping's messed up and I'm pretty sick. Hopefully I can make it out of bed.

Wednesday the 1st

2.55 miles in 34:48. Avg pace was 13:40. Everything felt good today--shins & back. I plan to pick up speed the next few times that I run, since I will be able to control it on a treadmill.

Monday the 29th

3.1 in 41:56. 13:31 min avg. I was so sluggish this morning & we ran quite slow. I didn't feel like even being out, but I did it. My mid to upper back has been hurting me each evening & today I wore an old bra, so it got my backache off to an early start. I think I need to gain more back & chest muscle to help hold my load.