Monday, Monday, Monday....

I forced myself to go to the gym tonight after not making it there over the weekend.  I did a pretty poor job, but at least I went.

2.53 miles in 28 minutes....

Hopefully I can make it two days in a row tomorrow!

Late Night Run...

I went for a run tonight around 9 o'clock...Courtney was still at work, so I figured I would get a workout in.

Just like my brother, I forgot my ipod on the way to the fitness center.  Granted when I realized I forgot it I was only about 10 steps on my journey, but that would've been ten more steps added to my workout...we can't have that!

Anyways, I ran 3 miles in 32 minutes.... Not too shabby!

Finally....

I finally went for a run tonight. It has been 11 days since I ran last....I almost forgot where the gym was at...that's how long it has been.

I ran 2.5 miles in 26 minutes.  That is all I could take. I need to ease my way back into this whole running thing. I had a good two weeks where I ran consistently....I call that serious training!

Long run.......

On Monday I ran 6.5 miles in 1 hour and 12 minutes.  This is the longest run I have completed since the half marathon.  I felt pretty good, even if it was 102 degrees.  I worked on my tan a little bit too!

Yesterday, I went for about a 2 mile run outside, nothing too great...but it was fun to run outside again.

Tonight I went back  to the treadmill for another 2 mile run.

Saturday morning run.........

Courtney and I went to workout at the fitness room this morning.

I ran for 3.02 miles in 30 minutes.  If my math is correct, that's a little less than 10 minute miles.....I'm quite speedy!

Courtney ran on the treadmill and did weight lifting! 

It was good to get the workout out of the way, so now I can enjoy the day!

It was a good week...

As Aaron mentioned, I got started with map my run last Thursday....I like the program because it tracks everything for me.  Since last Thursday, I completed 10 different runs and a total of 28 miles..... It will make it easier for me to have goals on a week by week basis.

I ran outside today for 2.8 miles.  I love running outside so much more than running on the treadmill...even if it is 100 + degrees outside.  Today it was only 98 degrees outside (thank goodness for the rain this morning), so I took advantage of the cool weather. 

Oh, and I did go for a short bike ride today also to air up the tires on the bike.....so that counts in my training too!

Where have all the bloggers gone?

Over the past two weeks, I have ran 11 out of 12 days.  My training for the half marathon is going quite well.  I usually run 3-4 miles per workout.  I'm ready for 2013!

Courtney has also ran/cardio 10 out of 12 days!!  She is well on her way to a PR as well.

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.....

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.

One Run......

I only went running once this past week, but I made it a good one.  On Saturday morning I ran 6.8 miles in 1 hour and 20 minutes. I felt pretty good during the run. It was a beautiful day with no wind, which helped . Hope race day is the same! 

Running........

I started running this past week.  The weather has been awesome, so I decided to get out and run a bit.  Here is how the week went......

Tuesday:  3 miles
Wednesday:  4 miles
Saturday: 2 miles
This morning: 5 miles

I'm well on my way......

Boo has returned...

3 for 3

blogged a good blog, but it was lost...here's the shake down:


Mon - 2.5 mi

Tue - 3 mi

Wed - 2 mi + 2 mi bike


...at 6am. boo. getting out of bed can be a real struggle....so far Courtney and I haven't wanted to skip the same day, so it's all good.

Two days in a row...

Made the trek to the gym today. Ran Pi miles...i.e. 3.14 miles hahahahahahaha

Could run a half-marathon tomorrow (if I wanted to).

Training complete? TBD

Breaking News: The Blister is Gone!

24 Nov 2011--A 20-something white male purchased a membership at the 24-hour gym Snap Fitness last night and was spotted at this locale early this morning. Clad in his Asics and a pair of Nike wind-pants, he valiantly climbed aboard the Nautilus treadmill and pressed START. Two miles and 22 minutes later, the belt slowed to a stop. When asked how he felt about this run, the man stated, "...it's a good start; I don't want to over do it." He plans to return tomorrow for another round with the Nautilus. Stay tuned to see if (a) he returns to tackle another 2 miles, (b) his belly is too full from his Thanksgiving feast that he must take another 2 months off from running, or (c) the blister returns.