this past week

Sorry that I haven't been posting! I actually did 3/4 runs this week I just didn't write about them yet. So here is the recap.
 Tuesday: 5 miles  and weights.
 Wednesday: l was a lazy bum and ate ice cream.
 Thursday: 5 miles + an exercise class that had me run another mile.
 Friday/Saturday: rest days
 Sunday: 20 mile run!

 My run yesterday was out into the country. I've gotten into a bad habit of stopping every few miles to stretch or adjust clothing. I know it isn't a big deal but I think it has made my mental endurance weaker.  I'm going to break the habit by not letting myself stop on my mid-week runs at all.  Also my allergies ore acting up a little. I think the farmers are plowing right now so it makes me very mucous-y (blech).  But all in all I am happy that I only have one more long an until the race!

frosty fourteen

I just came back from my 14 mile run. It was a little chilly but I've been using this: link website to help me properly dress and it has been surprisingly accurate. Also, I found a pair of underwear that doesn't make me chafe! My body wasn't really happy about going running today so many of my joints are complaining. I'm going try and lose a little weight these next few weeks because I think that will help my joints. I'm sleepy now, but I can tell I could have run further which is very good.

Like a dog chasing the mailman.

Today I ran 5 miles outside in beautiful weather and enjoyed every minute of it! At one point I was running behind a mail truck and catching him every time he stopped at a mailbox. It was a little awkward but also gave me a fun challenge! I ran faster than usually and can really feel the endorphins, but my stomach isn't too pleased...

Running short on time (pun intended)

I was supposed to run nine miles yesterday but ran out of time because I needed to go to a ceremony. So I only ran 7, but I'm not too upset about that. I wasn't feeling too great regardless.

New shoes!

 This morning, we went to the local athletic shoe store and I got a new pair of minimalist runny shoe. Now, I can run at the gym without being smelly or bloody. The shoes I have been wearing to the gym cut the back of my heel until I bleed.The new shoes are bright colors, which I don't very like, but they feel good so it is  worth it. I ran 5 miles in them today at less than 10 min /mile.The man who helped me pick them out commended on my foot/toe strength and said that l must train my feet well. Awesome!

18 whole miles!!!

 Today I ran 18 miles outside in the sun. It was nice because I was listening to music and enjoying the great weather. I did realize that I need to carry water or at least plan to drink some from a fountain because I was feeling a little weak at mile 14. I stopped at a Jimmy Johns and they let me have some. Also, I ate a fruit leather and it was crazy delicious! But I read online that eating or long runs is not actually necessary unless you pass out (which I don't). For fun I drank an espresso before my run and it was quite pleasant. I ran 10 min/mile which isn't too bad. Next week is only 14 so that should be pretty chill.  Also I'm writing this with my new tablet which I am still getting used to I so my writing sounds a little choppy.

Le workout fail

Today my body was like.... no. It wasn't because I of my injuries. It just really wasn't feeling it. So I ran 1 mile on the treadmill, 1 mile on the elliptical, and roughly half a mile on the track. Pathetic. But I have been biking everywhere today so I guess that helps. I think I didn't get enough rest between my run last night and my run today. Tomorrow I hope to do a fun exercise class and then this weekend I have a big scary run!!!

9 miles at 9

I went to the gym late on Wednesday because I was busy all day. But thanks to the help from my boyfriend, we mustered up the motivation to go to the gym at 9ish pm. After, I could barely sleep but at least I finished my run!

Side note, my body continues to be angry. In addition to my foot and knee, my right hip hurts and I get crazy blisters. I switched to a different type of shoe for the gym (because my other ones smell too gross) and I don't think they are any good for me at all. However, I really don't want to drop $100 on a pair of shoes right now. gah. I am hoping that the weather is good enough that I can just run outside, and then there won't be any issues!

I have been lazy about posting :/ Sorry.

Tuesday I ran 4 miles outside. It was warm. It was beautiful. I also accidentally ran about 20 ft behind a random girl for 2 miles before I decided to pass her (oops). I was running much faster than usual. I may have run through some cow poop because I ran through the farms on the edge of campus. Meh, it was worth it! :)

12 miles outside!

I ran 12 miles outside today! It was nice weather and really not that tough. It is amazing how much easier the second 6 miles is compared to the first. I also did a Body Combat class yesterday and a yoga class today. I probably won't have time to do anything tomorrow because I have an exam on Tuesday. But for the rest of the week I will kick EXERCISE'S BUTT.

P.s. Thursday afternoon I also did elliptical, biking, and a climber. To replace the four miles I was supposed to do.

eight miles outside

I didn't run Tuesday because I was freaking out about my exam on Wednesday. I didn't run on Wednesday because I decided to drink wine and hang out with my friends. So... this morning I did my eight mile run that I was supposed to do yesterday. The weather is finally conducive to running! I did slip a little but it felt great to be outside.

16 miles

Sunday was not my day. Today really isn't my day either, but that is besides the point. On Sunday I forgot my wallet so I had to drive back to grab it and promptly realized that I had also forgotten my headphones. But because I was already sacrificing precious study time for the exam I had today, I decided to just suck it up and run for 3.5 hours without headphones. It was pretty boring. I mixed it up by changing treadmills every four miles. I did the last four miles on the track and actually was running faster than my treadmill pace. Anywho. Tomorrow I need to run four again.

P.s. Knee and ankle hurt but I don't care.
P.s.s. I am missing a broomball game because I don't want to break my leg in the middle of training for this marathon. It makes me sad that I am missing the game because broomball lets me vent all my aggression and fall on my butt.
P.s.s.s They usually sell headphones at the gym (and I asked) but were out.
P.s.s.s.s I actually found headphones on one of the three treadmills that someone had forgotten, but they were so terrible that the crackling gave me a headache and even with the volume turned up all the way I couldn't hear anything. So I didn't use them.

super late post for last thursday

I ran my four miles last Thursday and forgot to post about it. I had extra time after so I did some arm weights.... and I am still sore today! (5 days later) So... yeah. I am a weakling in my arms.