Running Club: 4 Miles

Last night, we went to a local park with the running club. I had never been to this one before so it was a nice change. We ran 5 laps around the pond which was exactly 4 miles. To my surprise, I ran it in 39:13! I'm aiming for a 10 min mile or better for both of my 10Ks coming up so I was happy about that.

The coach advised us to run the first half of each lap at "race pace" or a little quicker and then the last half of each lap a little slower (if we wanted to).

So far, I'm really enjoying it. I look forward to it each Wednesday. It's something Saro and I can do together and meet some new people.

They seem to do a lot of fun races together. Last year, they did a race in Long Island and then spent the day at Jones Beach. Sounds fun!

I'm really looking forward to the 10K on Memorial Day. It's in the next town over from us, about 2 miles away which is convenient. It might make the most sense to walk there, lol.

Happy Friday Eve before a long weekend!

Sunrise Run

Morning! Today, Saro and I decided to get up an hour earlier than normal to get our run in. He's working a double shift today and tomorrow and I have a dr. appt. after work today, although I might squeeze in a 21 DF workout when I get home.

It's always really hard for me to get up that extra hour earlier but more so in the winter. This morning, the birds were chirping by 5:45 which woke me up anyway so it wasn't terrible. Plus, it's a gorgeous morning and the sun was rising.

My 2 mile time was 19:49. It felt tough because I was lacking energy due to not having had breakfast yet.

I'm thinking about signing up for the Atlantic City half marathon in October and making a weekend out of it. We'll see how my body reacts to 10k training for now.

Do you prefer morning or evening workouts?

Back In The Saddle Again

Hey everyone.

Yesterday, I started my 10k training for June 7th. 

A quick 2 miles and the weather was perfect. I ran it in 19:47. I got a few runs in this winter but not many. I don't like the treadmill at all! I'd rather run in the rain. Here's the schedule I made for the next 8 weeks:

Saro and I are thinking about joining a running club on Wednesday nights at a local high school track. Someone I know runs it and it's perfect timing. It starts next week. Plus, it would be something Saro and I could do together besides cooking and binge watching shows on Netflix ;-)

My cousin just ran her first half marathon on Sunday and we are thinking about signing up for one together in the Fall. I'm scared though! Click here to read my first half marathon recap.

I think since I've been doing PiYo and/or 21 DF for 10 months, I am much stronger which must help support my back and hip. During my first half training, I did cross train but not enough.

I'm down 13.5 lbs since September - 10 of those lbs. just from March 2nd and doing the 21 DF. I'm still somewhat following the eating plan. Still no cream in my coffee, etc. I don't really want to lose more weight. I feel good!

Have a good week! I'm looking forward to the end of tax week.