5K Long Run - NRX

 

Today, I ran my own personal 5K, and it was hard. I haven’t ran consistently enough to fully live this distance again, but I have been running enough for it to feel good at the end. 

I did most of my run in a neighborhood nearby that is still being built. It was relaxing to be able to just run down the middle of the street without concern for cars. I listened to my body to figure out intervals I tried to do it like last time, but the first half of my run was mostly uphill. Also, the songs were a bit long. (I never realized Buffalo Soldier was at o long. 

25ish Minute Easy Run - NRC

First of all, I have to say that I have noticed I wear the same hoodie for most of my colder runs. I wonder why. 

Today, I loved my run. It was a 25 minute guided run from Nike Run Club with a bit extra to take me the rest of the way home. I didn’t concentrate on specific intervals. Instead, I thought about how much I liked when I would walk at the beginning of song and start running gets to a certain point (I’m not sure how to explain it). I did this for a few years and loved it. I get that bit of a break that my body needs along with the running I want. It also involves less counting on my part. My main goal is to have fun while I’m running, and this is he best way for me to do that. I may be slow, but I’m having fun and gaining fitness. 

Speed Run - NRC

 I did another speed run today. It was the same guided speed run I did December 26. This time was better in a few ways. First of all, I had a better average pace. Second, and more importantly, it felt a lot better. I really like these kind of speed runs. 

This workout was a 5 minute warm up with 8 intervals of 1 minute runs with 1 minute recovery. The running was to be at about a 5K pace. It ended with a 30 second interval of running fast and controlled. It felt so good! This is the type of run that makes me excited to do it again. 

Lower Then Upper Body Strength

 

Today, I worked out with Apple Fitness+. My first workout was 20 monitor lower body strength consisting of mostly squats and lunges. Next, I did 10 minutes of various upper body exercises. Once again, I got to enjoy some throwback hits. Who wouldn’t want to workout to Brittany and *NSYNC? 

Day 1: 15 Minute Run - NRC

 

I have officially started training for the BOLDERBoulder. This year, I have decided to do a half marathon training so the race will be easier. Also, I will be starting my marathon training right after the BOLDERBoulder and want to be ready for that. 

Tonight was a 15 minute easy run. I attempted to run the whole thing without walk breaks. I don’t need up needed a walk break at 11 and a half minutes. After a minute of walking, I was able to Runn the last few minutes. I am so proud of myself! 

Strength with Gregg - Upper Body

 

Today, I did the strength training I had planned for yesterday using Apple Fitness+. This workout used music from the 80s and 90s. I loved it! It made the workout so much more enjoyable. This is a 30 minute upper body workout. I did a lot of shoulder work, planks, side planks, pushup holds (very similar to planks), and other things that I don't remember what they were called. When I was done, I was solidified in my decision to quit the gym. 

2.23 Mile Run With Chad

 

I did not plan to go running today. I was going to do some kind of strength work, but Chad wanted me to run “with” him. I honestly don’t like going with other people because I always get left behind feeling like a failure. I’ll do it when he or my daughter ask, though, because I want them to be happy. So, at the end of an overwhelming work day instead of knitting and unwinding, I changed into my running gear and went with Chad. It felt good to get a better time than I have in a while. Tomorrow, maybe I can do the workout I planned for today. 

First Fartlek - NRC

Today, I ran my first fartlek, and it sucked. I will do it again if a training plan calls for it, but I will not be searching it out any time in the near future. I can’t really run 10 minutes straight at this point. I definitely can’t do it at varying speeds. I had to do it my own way. After the runs at a 7 or 8 effort (out of 10), I did the “easy run” at a walking pace. It still was hard, but it was manageable. 

Only 2 more weeks until I start training for the big race in October!