Rocky Balboa Meets Middle Age Armature

Insights

While I didn't quite blog every single workout or stick to my workout schedule as I had intended, I consider this whole "Couch to 10K" experience a success. My 10K is tomorrow in Tyler and I know I can complete the 6 miles at under a 12 minute pace without much of a problem. Unfortunately, we won't be going due to Larry's surgery and the continued lunacy of his situation as it relates to the "professionals" that are taking care of him.. humph... (That could be a whole blog in itself!) Am I disappointed the race won't happen? yes. Do I wish my pace was a little stronger? yes. Am I worried I won't ever get much further than my current level? yes. In any case, I look forward to starting marathon training again with "USA Fit" on May 22nd. I know I am starting so much stronger than I did in 2008 which was the goal after all. I hope to find that fine line between unreal expectations and success.

Cheers,
Danna

From Couch to 10K - W27- WO1

Insights

After another less than stellar week I feel stronger strangely enough. I only completed 3 of the required 4 - 6 workouts, but I at least can see myself actually getting back into the grove. I wish I had access to experienced runners that could guide me through questions I have, but the support I get along the way from random people like ?Brodrick? at the gym is helpful. He is a running God who always seems to support us beginners in the gym or on the road. He said he ran 20 miles this weekend and he is still burning up his tread mill as he does every time I am there. He said to get ready for the summer because it will be hot and he said not to worry that I'm not where I WANT to be right now. He said he knew I would get there. I wonder why strangers that context are so much more supportive and kind that people in our regular lives... I don't know. I REALLY miss running with a group in many ways. I look forward to starting again in May. For now I need to figure out how to exicute the rest of the week. I am barely staying at my current pace for 3 miles but I plan to keep the same pace and hopefully finally grow into it. I for sure need better food this week too. I feel better.... I didn't think I would be able to say that again after the last six weeks, but I really do feel better.

Week Seven - Work Out 1

Gym again. All jogging again...

3 mile jog - 5.6 - 6.0 mph per min.

Time

W7WO 1 - 31:11 for 3 miles - 5.8 MPH

Baseline - 12:21 for the mile - 4.8 MPH - geck!

Accomplished Already:

Monday - √ Complete

Plan for the rest of the week:

Tuesday - Torture Class with Cathey

Wednesday -AM

Thursday - AM

Friday - AM

Saturday - AM

Sunday - PM

From Couch to 10K - W6 - WO2-3

Week 6 = Work Out 2 and 3

I made plans to get up early and run before school. That didn't happen. As it turned out I left school in the afternoon as soon as the buses did. I hit the gym with the intention of meeting my friends for Friday HH afterward. I am glad I waited until afternoon because I again realize I can't live entirely in both lifestyles. I don't think I have to entirely give up the old one... but allowing wine to be an energy drink or an incentive is likely not productive. Work out three... Same workout... no music... gotta get some energy going.

Still struggling with that one.

2 mile jog - 5.6 - 6.0 mph per min.

Time

W6WO2 - 20:47 for 2 miles - 5.8 MPH

W4WO1 - 24:14 for 2.25 miles - 5.6 MPH 2.25 miles

Baseline - 12:21 for the mile - 4.8 MPH - geck!

Accomplished Already:

Wednesday - √ Complete

Friday - √ Complete

Plan for the Week:

Saturday - AM

Sunday - AM

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From Couch to 10K - W6- WO1

Week 6 = Work Out 1

Gym again. I really must get outside...

2 mile jog - 5.6 - 6.0 mph per min.

Time

W6WO1 - 20:47 for 2 miles - 5.8 MPH

W4WO1 - 24:14 for 2.25 miles - 5.6 MPH 2.25 miles

Baseline - 12:21 for the mile - 4.8 MPH - geck!

Accomplished Already:

Wednesday - √ Complete

Plan for the Week:

Saturday - AM

Sunday - AM

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From Couch to 10K - W5 - WO1-3

Back on Track

I really thought I was going to quit running and blogging all together. I am not really sure why I didn't except maybe I am used to arguing with myself and somehow won this time:-). I couldn't have made it without Larry though.

Week Four - Work Out 1 through 3

Gym again. All jogging again...

2.5 mile jog - 5.6 - 6.0 mph per min.

Time

W5WO1-3 - 25:53 for 2.5 miles - 5.7 MPH 2.5 miles

Baseline - 12:21 for the mile - 4.8 MPH - geck!

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Bad "Runs"

Bad "Runs"

Larry and I unfortunately experienced food poisoning on our visit to El Paso. How horrible!!! Ironically I either had a relapse or bad food again two days later back in San Antonio. I just didn't know if I would live another day really and didn't care so much. Needless to say, my running program ground to a stop. I got work out three in before we left, but I didn't blog.


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From Couch to 10K - W4 - WO2

Boring

In short... Today's workout was just BORING!!! That's ok...





Week Four - Work Out 2

Gym again. All jogging again...

1 mile jog - 5.6 - 6.0 mph per min.

1/4 mile jog - 5.0

1 mile jog - 5.6 - 6.0 mph per min.

Time

W4WO2 - 23:43 for 2.25 miles - 5.7 MPH 2.25 miles

W4WO1 - 24:14 for 2.25 miles - 5.6 MPH 2.25 miles

Baseline - 12:21 for the mile - 4.8 MPH - geck!

Accomplished Already:

Monday - √ Complete

Wednesday - √ Complete

Plan for the Week:

Thursday - AM

Friday - AM

Saturday - AM

Sunday - PM

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