2/26/07: 9 Miles at Memorial Park!

Since this was the only run I would be able to do this week (again, other crazy week like this--ahhh!) I got in 9 at the Park tonight. For some reason, I felt very relaxed and ready to tackle this long run, but my pace was slow and I didn't feel like I had a lot of kick.

Well, at least I got it done and I think I see an improvement in my running life soon. I def. feel motivation coming back slowly and surely. Afterall, I took the first step again of venturing out to the Park:) It's been awhile...and it's great to see all of my old friends!

THE STATS:
9 miles total

1:33.35 total running

ave 10:23/mile (yikes!)

Weather: humid. 60's.
Heartrate: n/a

2/24/07: My First Race since the Marathon-The Rodeo Run 10k!

Considering that I am sick with a cold, haven't been training as well as I like, and didn't sign up for this one until yesterday, I thought a time of 57:35 wasn't too shabby at all....

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It was actually raining at the starting line and I figured that this year's race would be a repeat of last years. (Scattered showers throughout! Cold rain too!) but that wouldn't be the case this time, thank Goodness. Oh, parking was a breeze and that was a big plus for this race. Plus the fact the race had a 9:40am start time!

Even though I lined up near the 8:30 minute pace marker, of course there were HORDES of walkers in front of me and I hated weaving around them. It totally was going to waste all my energy. I felt bad most of the race...not tired or sick like I was worried about, but more weak and congested (partly due to the humidity). Mile 2 was long I think...my split was 10:00!

The dumb Eleysian aqaduct killed me at mile 4-5 and I was so thankful for the finish line I could have kissed it. I didn't walk at all the entire race and actually picked up speed at the end of the race. My watch misbehaved so I don't have actual mile splits, but I did get my two 3.1 mile splits. Okay, I was actually slower by 11 seconds the second half of the race, but at least I found that energy to finish strong. I was about 3 minutes slower then last year's race though!!!

Saw Steve Bezner and his awesome costume afterwards and ran into JuneBug and Strider Barry. On the bus ride back to the start line (the course is point-to-point), I met some other Houston Marathoners which was refreshing and got me excited about running again. It looks like I am in some post-marathon funk, and I can't wait to get out of it!

THE STATS:
6.2 miles total

57: 35 official chip tme
ave 9:16/mile

first 3.1: 28:42
second 3.1: 28:53

Weather: humid, wet, upper 60's?
Heartrate: n/a

2/23/07: Lost Run #13…

SIDENOTE: Please note that I shall refer to the next month or so of running as the ‘lost runs;’ the runs that were short, boring, and had no influence or baring on the quality (if any) of my training…

The weather is a little more humid then I would like, which means tomorrow Race isn't going to be that much fun. I hope I see a bunch of old friends. This will be the first 'social' event I have done since the Marathon.

THE STATS:
3 miles total
About 30 minutes

Weather: humid
Heartrate: n/a

2/21/07: Lost Run #12…

SIDENOTE: Please note that I shall refer to the next month or so of running as the ‘lost runs;’ the runs that were short, boring, and had no influence or baring on the quality (if any) of my training…

I decided I am going to run the Rodeo Run on Saturday. Despite the fact I haven't ran more then 6 miles since (the marathon?) I am going to continue the tradition of the 'hangover run' and hopefully not pass up or throwup at any point. I just hope I finish in under an hour.

THE STATS:
3 miles total
About 30 minutes

Weather: nicer
Heartrate: n/a

2/16/07: Lost Run #11…

SIDENOTE: Please note that I shall refer to the next month or so of running as the ‘lost runs;’ the runs that were short, boring, and had no influence or baring on the quality (if any) of my training…

Since I was traveling a lot with work this week (and yes, I know, a lame excuse) I didn't run but this one day this week. Hopefully as my hectice life settles down a little, I can make a schedule of some sort.

THE STATS:
6 miles total
About 1 hour

Weather:another nice but humid day

Heartrate: n/a

2/10/07: Lost Run #10…

SIDENOTE: Please note that I shall refer to the next month or so of running as the ‘lost runs;’ the runs that were short, boring, and had no influence or baring on the quality (if any) of my training…

This 6 mile run finished out my mileage for the week-a whooping 12 miles. Not impressive and I look forward to getting back up to 20 miles/week, and maybe starting to actually train for something.

THE STATS:

6 miles total
About 1 hour

Weather: nice
Heartrate: n/a

2/8/07: Lost Run #9…

SIDENOTE: Please note that I shall refer to the next month or so of running as the ‘lost runs;’ the runs that were short, boring, and had no influence or baring on the quality (if any) of my training…

Since it was wet outside and late, I ran on the treadmill. Yuck.

THE STATS:
3 miles total
About 30 minutes

Weather: a/c
Heartrate: n/a

2/6/07: Lost Run #8…

SIDENOTE: Please note that I shall refer to the next month or so of running as the ‘lost runs;’ the runs that were short, boring, and had no influence or baring on the quality (if any) of my training…

I managed another run outside since it was nice outside. Woo!

THE STATS:

3 miles total
About 30 minutes

Weather: mid 50's
Heartrate:n/a

2/4/07: Lost Run #7…

SIDENOTE: Please note that I shall refer to the next month or so of running as the ‘lost runs;’ the runs that were short, boring, and had no influence or baring on the quality (if any) of my training…

It was too nice outside to pass up a run so out the door I went. Good overall run. Slow though.

THE STATS:
6 miles total
About 57 minutes

Weather: lower 60’s?
Heartrate:n/a

2/3/07: Lost Run #6…

SIDENOTE: Please note that I shall refer to the next month or so of running as the ‘lost runs;’ the runs that were short, boring, and had no influence or baring on the quality (if any) of my training…

50 minutes on the treadmill is no fun…luckily I needed to blow off some steam so the time went by quickly.

THE STATS:
5 miles total
About 50 minutes

Weather: a/c
Heartrate:n/a

1/31/07: Lost Run #5...

SIDENOTE: Please note that I shall refer to the next month or so of running as the ‘lost runs;’ the runs that were short, boring, and had no influence or baring on the quality (if any) of my training…

On the treadmill. It's rainy outside.

THE STATS:
5 miles total
About 50 minutes

Weather: a/c
Heartrate:n/a