1/2 Marathon

Missed my long run today because I had too much going on! Annoying!

Rested. Sabbath Day, can't run.

This run started on a slight incline and I felt like I would have to walk, but by the end I felt good and like I could keep on going. 

I walked in between a bit, and I felt like I needed to stop a lot, then I would stop and felt like I could run! I felt myself getting a little impatient, but I was proud by the end that I did it. Plus at the end I went to the top on a huge hill will stairs.  That felt good to be able to do at the end of a long run for me.

I did cross training today-elliptical machine for 35 mins and stair climber for 10.  I strength trained well and felt good. I also went dancing at night if that counts! 

Today I rested.  

I played tennis for 1.5 hours today as a cross training exercise.  I am trying to just keep myself busy most days with doing something. Even if it isn't running. I signed up for a 5k race on September 6th and paid the fee so I can't get out of it. I am excited about it actually! I used to get scared and nervous!

This morning I ran 2.5 miles and since I missed my long run this weekend, I was definitely feeling it! I thought death was around the corner. 

SASHA! Today was for you baby! I ran 4 miles at an easy pace and it felt great! I definitely felt more into things today even though I didn't run Tuesday. 

Also, I needed new front disc brakes and I did them myself!! That's right, a girl did her own brakes and rotors!

Today was a great day!

I ran an easy 4 miles today and actually felt like I could keep running! It was very windy but it felt pretty good. My knees hurt a little bit at the end, but they are fine. Keeping an easy pace has helped me remember that I am only in competition with myself and that I should just try my best.

I ran four easy miles again today just like Sasha said, and tomorrow will probably be the same. It was pretty nice weather but I ate a lot of sugar this weekend that was coming back to haunt me! I will have to watch it on the weekends, especially being in college!

I decided to extend my run a bit today and ran 5 miles instead of 4, staying at an easy pace. It hurt my stomach a bit to run that far, but it was a personal victory for me to run that far :) By the middle of the run, I didn't much notice I was running except to keep a decent pace. I love it when I am running and I can forget about the world and just focus on the road and when I need to get to. It is a lot like life, you can't abandon what you are doing and the only option is stick it out.  You realize your true potential that way.

Today was a great day! I haven't really even been trying to run fast or anything and in the last 2 weeks I have cut my time for a 5k to 36 mins! I know that sounds dumb to some people but I don't care! I have cut almost 10 mins off my time and I am excited! So, I ran well today and 4 miles doesn't seem so hard anymore, which is great! Also, I ran one of my miles completely up a treacherous hill, so that made me feel good too.

Wow. Today was not my best day running. I had abdominal pain most of the time I was running and I definitely didn't have my best time ever. I ran a moderate 4 miles and by the end I was glad it was over!

Well today wasn't bad at all. I am getting used to running that distance every time. I didn't run over the weekend but I decided to run in the mornings now that school started so that I will get it done early and not have to worry about it! I did 4 miles and at a medium pace. 1 mile of a really hard hill and the rest flat. 

I ran another 5k today just to see where I was with my time and I cut another 5 mins off my time!! I am running a flat 31 mins! I actually feel like my hard work and running is paying off finally! I only really had time this morning to run a 5k too so it was an unplanned surprise for me. 

Also, I totally replaced my own serpentine belt on my car and I felt manly haha

I didn't run yesterday and I have been so tired this week since school started and I have been working 45 hours per week too. I ran this morning and it was kinda grueling but by the end I wanted to keep going but I didn't have enough time. I think tomorrow I will get up earlier to run farther. :)