Bugs are protein right'?

It's been a while since I had a good run.  I'm gonna try to have a good running week and go twice.  Emily  and I are doing a 5k next weekend, so I need to get my butt back into running shape!  I headed out on the river trail after work determined to run at least 4 miles.

Around mile 1, I had an attack of some bugs, some of which went into my mouth.  I had a minor spaz at that, but I recovered a little ways down the path.  On of the downfalls of running outside!  I felt pretty good for most of the run.  I have been linking my Nike Running+ to facebook and got some cheers along the run, which is very helpful! Especially around mile 3!  I was able to tough out the last half mile and made the 4 mile mark.

Today was one of those days when my legs were struggling.  I find its either my lungs or legs that are holding back.  My legs were just not in the mood to run fast, but I was able to keep a steady pace throughout the run.

Final stats: 4.14 miles, 42:34, 524 calories

Wine Wednesday strikes again

Wine and Cheez-its.  What is wrong with Wednesdays lately? I just can't manage the middle of the week anymore!

Hiking in the park

So yesterday I was able to sneak in a quick workout.  I did the stair master after work for 15 minutes at a level 12.  Total flights climbed: 77 floors.  I then did about 5 minutes on the rowing machine before I had to leave to go see an apartment.  Apartment was really nice, but out of the price range.  Bummer, guess I'll keep looking!

Today, Danielle and I did a hike in Frick Park.  We walked down to the park from her apartment and then walked around some of the trails.  We weren't really sure where all the trails lead to, so we just walked around for a while.  We ended up walking about 4 miles in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.  It was a good hike and a great day for it.  Although there was a threat of storms, we didn't hit any rain and the temperature was really nice.

Run along the river tomorrow!

Clear the deck!

Another river walk run today.  It was a little hotter, but there a great breeze so it went pretty well.  I was determined to have a good run, since I've really been slacking lately.  I decided to run 4 miles before I started since the other day I ran about 3.5.  Mile 1 went really well (and also my fastest), a 9:37 pace.  I got slower from there, but I was very happy that I did end up running the full 4 miles.  Here's hoping I can add to it!

Final stats: 4 miles, 39:58, 510 calories

When I was walking back to work to grab my stuff, I walked past a restaurant and heard that they had just hit a home run.  Very happy I was not running by then!  Don't need to be dodging baseballs when I'm on 3.5 miles of the run.  That would not have been pretty!

My day felt like this...

When I get busy/stressed, I tend to skip the workout.  However, I always feel so much better when I workout when I'm stressed.  Its a crazy circle that is hard to stop.  This week at work, I've felt like I'm going in 20 different directions, so a run today was much needed!

I stayed in town and ran by the river today.  It was pretty good weather since it had rained earlier in the day. The temperature dropped a bit.  However, the rain caused the trail to have so large puddles (or obstacles to run around) and some strange smells to drift from the river once and a while, but overall a great run.  Trying to get back into shape a bit after not running much lately.

Final stats: 33:43 minutes, 3.45 miles, 438 calories

Wine Wednesday

On break today....

Riverwalk run

Carinne and I did the riverwalk today.  It was much hotter than I thought it was going to be.  I ended up running toward the science center, then up to meet Carinne.  I had about 2 miles in before then.  Carinne and I started running together, and I maybe only lasted about a half a mile.  I was dying!  Luckily, Carinne was a good sport and walked the end with me.  Talk about a lazy day!  Hoping for a better workout day tomorrow.  At least we had some great views today (and a million pirate fans).

New Job, new city, still running!

First run around the new (temporary) apartment.  There are a lot of hills, and I got a little lost running to the park I was trying to get to, but the it all worked out.  As I was running, I kept thinking how it seems like I was running downhill and running back home was going to be a bitch.  When I cut through the park (and woods) it definitely was rough.  Walked a bit more than I would have liked, but it was a great run to get to know the new area.  I did some arms and abs when I got home as well.  Hopefully a riverwalk run tomorrow with this girl.

Final Stats: 3.65 miles, 43.15 minutes, 442 calories