Monday, March 30, 2009

Distance: 5.8mi. (run; outside)

So, maybe it was a bad plan to just start running without first mapping my run (www.mapmyrun.com). I had hoped to run longer, but when I got back home, found it was under 6 miles. Boo. I ran from the library through Hayes Valley, past the Painted Ladies (on the intro to "Full House"), through part of Golden Gate Park and back aways, before hopping on a bus for home. It was getting cold and I thought I had run more. Meh, what are you going to do? It was a pretty nice run, though.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Distance: 5mi. (outside, run)

Chip and I went for a run together down to the water. It was a beautiful day for a run, though I'm still feeling stiffness in my calves. But I know that's just the natural way of things when you're using your muscles more than usual. We're going to start running together on a weekly basis on Wednesdays, when I'll meet him at work and run back with him. Hopefully we can both challenge each other.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Distance: approx. 7.5mi. (run; outside)

It was a lovely day, but the wind was strong. I guess that was a good thing because the wind gave me some challenging resistance. I think I'm taking the day off today. I'll work on some applications for the fall before going to teach this afternoon.

I know I have some form of exercise-induced asthma. Chip thought it was weird when I told him I nose runs a lot when I'm running (no pun intended), so much so that snot-rockets occur often (sorry for the grossness). Is it weird? I have constant respiratory problems when I'm running, but I just assumed it was typical. Ah, well. I'll deal with it.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Distance: approx. 7mi. (run; outside)

Today I ran to Chip's work to meet him there for his run home. It was a little strange sitting in the lobby of Old Navy Corporate all sweaty from having run a few miles. We had a nice run back, although my calves were still in pain from my long run last week. I had another weekend without running. Boo, Bethy. If I want to be trained up for the marathon, I've got to start getting out the door on the weekends.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Distance: 9mi. (run; outside)

Argh, my legs are killing me. But I'm glad I made it out for a long run. My calves were burning for the first few miles, and it was not fun, but I'll give them a rest and let them recover. It was a beautiful day outside, so I knew I wanted to make it out for a run, I just wish I'd gotten out sooner. That's what I need to focus on, leaving sooner for my runs.

Soudtrack: This American Life (I do a pretty good Ira Glass impression, FYI.)

Monday, March 16, 2009

Distance: 4mi. (run; outdoors)

I'm trying to speed up my flat and downhill run time to make me stronger for the uphills. Does that make sense? Anyway, this typical run of my facilitates that nicely.

I really should've run this weekend, but I found the motivation lacking. Eh. It happens, right? But today I cleaned the whole apartment and made a delicous dinner and thought that a run would round the day off nicely.

Wind in my Face

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Distance: 6mi. (run; outside)

I did the good old Crissy Field to Fort Point run today. It had been a while, and my legs made sure I knew it. But I'm proud to say I ran the whole way. The wind was blowing against me half of the time, so I know I got a good workout.

Then I came home, made a salmon dinner, and baked a cake. I feel good.

Breaking in the Adrenalines

Monday, March 9, 2009

Distance: 4 mi. (run; outside)

Today was rough. I know I've been sporadic--at best--with my running/working out. We had the church retreat, and then Chip and I were both sick with something like the flu, and then I had my trip to Anaheim. Needless to say, when other things wedge themselves into my routine, I have a hard time readjusting my running routine. It's no excuse, but it's all I got. So, today was rough.

Today was also my last day at See Jane Run. It's sad to leave the girls, but it'll make my weekly schedule much easier, and maybe I can get a better handle on my training, too.

It looks like my folks and in-laws might be coming for the marathon weekend, so I'm trying to convince Chip to run the half marathon. He's training for a half, but doesn't know which one yet. I think it'd be fun to run something together.