Social Coma

Sorry that I have been MIA for a few weeks.  I have gotten in a few short runs and a couple long ones.  I also started Softball, so I have been working that into the mix.  Had our first regular season game on Wednesday and I blasted one over the left center fielder.  We were losing during the whole game and then in the bottom of the 7th, we scored 4 runs to win it.  Too bad Span couldn't have done the same for the Twins that night....

Since I have been focused on just trying to get the runs in, I haven't been keeping close tabs on my times.  I know that the longer the run, the closer I average a 10:00 min/mile.  Most of my runs have been short ones...

Paul put together a sweet 8 mile run for me on Sunday (averaged around 9.5 min/miles).  It was perfect...  I ran about 3 miles through residential streets and Purgatory Park.  When I came out of Purgatory Park, the next part of my run took me right by the Holiday Gas Station on Hwy 62 and 101!!  I ran right up to the store, ducked inside to the bathroom, dropped off the kids and was back out on the sidewalk to finish up the last 5 miles.  It was the most comfortable run to date.  So, as far as what is most likely to happen, I am putting in all my chips that I will be in the Porta Potty by Mile 3.

Go Erica!!!!!
And Aaron - your story about the guy with the sweatshirt on the Treadmill just made my day :).

Be Gentle - Its My First Time

Total rookie today...or space cadet...or blonde...or some combination of the 3.
So I drive to Planet Fitness to make my long run today...was feeling pretty motivated to get on the treadmill and bust out 10 miles.  I stopped at Dicks to get some Gu Chomps and a Gatorade for my run - I was ready to go....almost.  Standing on the treadmill after I put my socks on...I grab my Glycerin 9s and realize that I left my shoe inserts at home...so my running shoes have no inserts in them at all...not my superfeet and not the original shoe inserts...Well, I wasn't going to drive back home to get them...and I couldn't not run today - so I just put on my shoes...grabbed my headphones and put those on...and made my run anyway.
At the 4.61 mile mark I looked down at my iPod and realize that I have been running the whole time without ever turning my music on - just genius on my part.
My actual run felt really good...and not having shoe inserts didn't really bother me as all...
Erica has exactly one week left until her first ever half marathon...what a rush!

Sundays Run
Miles:  10
Time:  1:19:30
Pace:  7:57

I Mowed The Lawn Today - While Snow Flurries Fell

Speed Work Day
4 minutes @ 10 mph
3 minutes easy
3 minutes @ 10 mph
3 minutes easy
3 minutes @ 10 mph
3 minutes easy
2 minutes @ 10 mph
2 minutes easy
2 minutes @ 10 mph
2 minutes easy
3 minutes @ 10 mph
30 minutes for a total of 3.63 miles
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So the guy 2 treadmills down from me today was doing a walking warm up...he finished up with his walk and was going to take his sweatshirt off...So, he hits stop on the treadmill and the belt starts to slow down - In the meantime he starts pulling his sweatshirt over his head...the sweatshirt gets caught over his head / face so he couldn't see anything...at this point his arms were flailing all over the place...I'm laughing to myself...and then the belt completely stops....but he does not....he continues to walk forward and runs into the front of the treadmill while his sweatshirt is still stuck over his head...this guy stumbles backwards and just about falls off the back of the treadmill.  I felt bad for the guy - but honestly watching this made my day!

Taco Bell Is Good - I Don't Care What You Say

Had a long day today - Brought the Wife to the airport this morning...then drove to PA for a meeting...came home and took the big dog for a walk (she is now 142 lbs - she has gained 10 lbs since last summer)...then went for my run and now I need to shower up and head to DSG for an overnight shift (9 pm - 6 am).  I am going to be a little tired come 6 am.


Thursday Run
Miles:  4.0
Time:  31:10
Pace:  7:47

Where You At?

Umm...Boo Boo....Sis....are you there?  Anyone?  Anyone? 

Lets play a little game called "Would you rather."

Would you rather...

A) Poke your eyes out with a soldering iron

B) Watch the Twins play "baseball"

C) Pull every single one of your toenails out

Oh yeah, I ran today...and it was amazing (and by amazing I mean it was okay...and by okay I mean that it was fine).  In addition, Momma Bear was yelling at me yesterday through text message telling me I needed to start taking my training seriously...so I will start trying harder...starting right meow. 

Wednesdays Run
Miles:  5.0
Time:  39:29
Pace:  7:53

Motivational Poster #17

The Home Stretch

I am pretty sure that this is the most excited I have been to run a half marathon.  It is right around the corner.  Not many long runs left before race day - and that puts a smile on my face.  I only ran 4 miles last week, but I think my body needed a little rest.

What one of the following is most likely to happen:

A) Lori drops a deuce by mile 3
B) Boo Boo will pull a hamstring and Full Court will carry him across the finish line
C) Aaron will be wearing more than 5 articles of Brooks clothing
D) The Roz misses all 3 of her children cross the finish line

Mondays Run
Miles:  5.0
Time:  39:51
Pace:  7:58

Living On A Prayer

I am not doing much running this week...and thats okay.

Just about 1 month left until race day. 

9 1 1

I ran outside today and it was really hot and I just about died.

Mondays Run:
Miles:  4.22
Time:  37:00
Pace:  8:46

I ran once this week.....

Courtney ran 9.09 miles in 95 minutes yesterday, so I figured I should go for a run today.

I ran 8.6 miles in 98 minutes.

Only a few more long runs to go and I should be good to go.....

Feel More With Less

Didn't feel like running today...but I managed to get in 3 miles before I pooped out.
I had my iPod on shuffle today and had a couple of very entertaining songs turn up...and Lori you will appreciate this more than anyone else...
Divinyls - I touch myself
Salt N Pepa - Lets talk about sex
And I feel like it was fitting that I was wearing this particular shirt today while running...coincidence? 

Thursday Run:
Miles:  3.14
Time:  24:30
Pace:  7:50

Bad News Bears

Watching the Twins is like watching the Bad News Bears.

I worked my tail off today...the following workout kicked my butt. 

The total was 5 miles in 39:53.
I also did 20 minutes on the bike before and after my running as a warm up and cool down. 

Let Me Show You How To Do This...

Great day.  Outstanding day. 

Easy 5 mile run tonight.  Didn't push myself - just putting the miles in...I did run 1 mile for Boo Boo today per his request.

Tuesdays Run:
Miles:  5.0 (1 for Boo Boo)
Time:  39:15
Pace:  7:50

Jelly Beans - Friend or Foe?

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Brother AT,  and Erica - nice job on the long run!!!  Hopefully I can get in one of those before May 19th.
I am getting back into my routine - did my Boot Camp and Tabatas classes tonight at the Y for strength training. We had a sub for Boot Camp class, a different sub than usual.  She had us do the entire class on the exercise ball.  I must admit that during the class there were some uncomfortable moments for me and after the class I had a strong feeling like I should have been handed some cash....and penicillin.

For my avid fans, I am also going to be running in a relay with Cousin TT on June 3rd in Minneapolis.  Teresa's sister-in-law, Erin, will also be in the relay and another woman I do not think I have met.  We have many dates/times scheduled to practice our hand offs - you better believe I will be channeling Mr. Ward.

A Tradition Unlike Any Other

Lori - You will be fine.  If you can run 7 miles, you can run 13.1 - no worries.  Could you be in better shape, sure...but thats not really the point.  You have done enough training to get yourself through, so relax and just enjoy the journey.

Boo Boo - sounds like you are in great shape and well prepared already for the race.  

Big day of running in the Thompson house today.  The Wiff put in a 12.5 mile run outside this afternoon...I had to make an emergency water delivery around the 9 or 10 mile mark...but she did a great job.  She also managed to pick up a nice sunburn along the way!  What a rook -
I went to the treadmill after she got home and made a 10 mile run while watching the final round of the Masters. 
My run felt really good...I took Friday off, so I had 2 days off before my run today and I think that made things feel a little better. 

Twins played really well this weekend...awesome. 

Sundays Run:
Miles:  10.0
Time:  1:17:12
Pace:  7:43

Happy Easter!

I've had some training roadblocks the past 3 weeks that have included the following highlights (I am not kidding when I say that all these and more have happened in just the past 3 weeks):
1) Impetigo - Lucy
2) Very deep laceration on head from child's teeth - Lucas
3) Nursemaid's elbow - Lucy
4) Near death cold/flu - Paul
5) Very expensive vet stay for constipation - Clyde
6) Fifths Disease - Luke and Lucy a couple weeks apart

A few of these have involved the Emergency Room and all but one involved a doctor's visit.  All of them resulted in at least one missed training workout for me.  This is problematic when the training days are already limited.  I must admit that last week I was sure that I was going to put the race on the shelf this year, but decided that the thought of that just made me too sad.  So, I am going to keep on, keeping on and just hope for the best.  It's all I can do.  Feels like I am starting from the beginning, again.
Thursday (4/5/12): 4 miles
Friday (4/6/12): 7 miles
Sunday (4/8/12): 4 miles

Sweet Home Arizona

In AZ this week doing work -- job: check; apartment: check; and managed to get a couple of runs in w/Courtney: one @ 4.5 mi and one @ 4 mi. Wasn't too bad since we went early in the day. No sunburn or blisters to report. Considering this trip a success!

Courtney has a more formal/organized training plan, w/longest run of 7mi. Sounds like she is adding a mile to her long runs each week.

The Best Oranges Make The Best Juice

Treadmill run today...it was sooooo boring!  Didn't try to push myself today...just a little maintenance run.  The plan is to do some speed work Friday and then take a day off Saturday.

The Twins season opener is Friday - is everyone else as excited as I am?  I am sure you have looked ahead to the rest of their schedule for April...and you are right...they have a tough schedule to start the season.  They might be 10 games out of 1st place by the end of the month.  Awesome.  Wow, first pitch has not even been thrown yet and my glass is half empty.  Awesome.   

Thursdays Run:
Miles:  6.0
Time:  48:00
Pace:  8:00

Outside Run

So I made my first run outside in a long time today...ran the "Rail Trail."  From beginning to end its 2 miles..but then if you turn around and come back its 4 miles...I think?

Anyway, the last time I ran a down and back on the Rail Trail, my run looked like this on Nov. 19th:
4.02 miles / 33:18 time / 8:17 pace

Today, I am pretty sure I was running against the wind for all 4 miles...and I am sure the whole run was uphill.
Here is what I did today on my run:
4.0 miles / 29:18 time / 7:20 pace

I think I am a little faster...

New Career

Monday Funday Runday. 

Mondays Run:
Miles:  5.0
Time:  37:33
Pace:  7:30

I am thinking about changing careers and becoming a hip hop rap artist.  Thoughts?

March Running Totals

April Fools

I took it easy on my long run today and only put in 5 miles.  I am trying not to over do it...never thought I would have to be careful not to run too much. 

Great news today...I saw Paul's doppleganger at the gym today....he was on the elliptical behind me while I was cooling down on the stationary bike.  It was quite distracting..I could watch him in the mirror that was in front of us. 



Sundays Run:
Miles:  5.0
Time:  39:34
Pace:  7:54