Working on my Speed

I have decided this is my hardest day....speed day. I am naturally a very slow runner. Running faster has pushed me, worn me out, and made me have more mental toughness. I guess these are all good things, but it is hard!!! (And I am still not really going that fast!)

Distance--3.11 mi
Time--27:42
Pace--8:54/mi (I thought this would be faster because I checked my pace through my run and I had it in lower 8/mi pace many times...but, I did include a couple of hills this time, that slowed me down)

I may not ever be a fast runner by everyone else's standards, but hopefully I am gaining physical fitness, determination, discipline, and toughness through this.

All of that to say that I really do love running and pushing myself. It feels good to know that I can do this! *A* for effort, right?

Relaxed Run

I thought it was going to be brutally cold and windy for this morning's run...it was chilly, but sunny, calm, and gorgeous! I enjoyed seeing the sun rise.

Distance--6.13 mi
Time--1:02:21
Pace--10:10/mi
Calories 603

Toes

I went for a toenail polish change today and when she took off my red polish, I noticed that I have 2 purpley/black toenails on my right foot(middle toes)...from Saturday's 10 mile run. And they are very sore and tender to wear shoes. I ran hills this morning and it felt okay...just a little sore. Do you think I need shoes a size bigger? I read on the internet that it could be shoes...or it could just be the way my toes hit my shoe when running. Anyway...I am bummed about it because I don't want running to hurt my toes and eventually lose my toenails! Ewww...any suggestions from more experienced distance runners?

Hills

I worked it out on some hills this morning--6 big ones to be exact. It was exhausting and exhilarating at the same time!


Distance--4.4 mi
Time--44.20
Pace--10:06/mi
Calories 434

10

My goal for my long runs is 8-10 miles...I ran 8 miles last Saturday and 10 today! I was not concerned about my pace at all. I was just running slow and steady to try and get the distance down. I felt really good on miles 5-7...but after stopping at my mail box for a big gulp of water, my right foot and toes starting hurting. So the last 3 miles, I was a little uncomfortable. I guess this is how people feel on the last stretch of a marathon, because this was like a marathon to me! Do you think that could be from my shoes or because I am not used to running this distance yet?

My biggest complaint is that it took forever! I will have to do long runs on days that Mike is home to be with the kids...I don't have enough time to run it on early mornings before breakfast. So, it will have to be on Saturdays or Sunday afternoons. With soccer season in full gear now, it will be challenging to find time. But, I think it is important to have one day that is longer than the normal runs, so I am going to try and make it work.

Tomorrow is a rest day...and I am glad!

Distance--10.04 mi
Time--1:43:05
Pace--10:15/mi
Calories--992

Good Run

Yesterday was my rest day. I did do some resistance training at home with weights while my younger children were having quiet times in their rooms...but other than that, I am really going to rest on my 2 rest days...no running!

This morning's run went well. Today was my relaxed run and my goal is to run 4-6 miles with a slow and steady pace. I felt good from having the day off yesterday. It was a little chilly, but I soon warmed up. I could run stronger at the end, so overall, I am pretty happy with it.

Distance--6.2 mi (10K)
Time--1:01:38
Pace--9.56/mi
Calories--613

Working on Speed

A quick hard run this morning. I gave it my all.

Distance--3.1 (5k)
Time--27.30 min
Pace--8.45/mi (Big improvement!)
Calories--320