I attempted to trail run to the radio tower on Black Cat yesterday. It was an awesome workout. Lots of improvement to be made while jogging up hill. I found this funny quote on the Pineland Farm race website.
"In a word trail runners are sick, sick twisted people. I can say without hesitation that the Pineland Farms 50k was the hardest race I have ever run, bar none. It made road marathoning seem like a friggin Disney cartoon"
Gary Allen, Cranberry Island, ME
Showing posts with label Melia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Melia. Show all posts
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Hiking in Maine
We were so lucky this week. Melinda and Kevin were here and we had awesome weather.
I need to keep logging here for Scotty's health incentive and for my motivation so I have a little catching up to do.
Friday- Scott went wading (fishing in an intertube with fins to propel himself). I jogged 3 miles. Then K and M arrived and we all went hiking for about 3 miles?
Saturday- We walked into the state park- 2 miles
Sunday- Kevin and Scott went for a little hike and then in the afternoon our fam went back to the Beaver pond for fishing (3 miles). I packed Benny on my back. Hard work!
Monday- Scott and I sent Sagey to school, put Benny in the backpack (back on Scott's back :) ) and took a longer hiking loop. We think about 5.? miles.
Today is Scotty's rest day and I am looking forward to Yoga to stretch out the damage from carrying Benny.
I need to keep logging here for Scotty's health incentive and for my motivation so I have a little catching up to do.
Friday- Scott went wading (fishing in an intertube with fins to propel himself). I jogged 3 miles. Then K and M arrived and we all went hiking for about 3 miles?
Saturday- We walked into the state park- 2 miles
Sunday- Kevin and Scott went for a little hike and then in the afternoon our fam went back to the Beaver pond for fishing (3 miles). I packed Benny on my back. Hard work!
Monday- Scott and I sent Sagey to school, put Benny in the backpack (back on Scott's back :) ) and took a longer hiking loop. We think about 5.? miles.
Today is Scotty's rest day and I am looking forward to Yoga to stretch out the damage from carrying Benny.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Family fitness
Satuday we hiked in the Poland Town Forest. I think we did just over 2 miles. Sage was excited to sign the guest book at the new sign.
Sunday the kids began feeling sick. Scott did some Mt. biking, Sage joined me for a little jogging on her bike and then on foot. (1 mile) Then I ran a second mile with some big hills.
Sunday the kids began feeling sick. Scott did some Mt. biking, Sage joined me for a little jogging on her bike and then on foot. (1 mile) Then I ran a second mile with some big hills.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Cardio Swinging
Hello y'all,
Running is still my focus but this week I decided to be less focused. I hope it works to my advantage. For some reason at 25 mins of running I feel like I have had it. Hopefully the break will help.
Tuesday was yoga
Wednesday- face paced 25 min run, 10 mins of elliptical and 15 mins of the stairmaster.
Thursday- too nice to spend the day in the gym. I chased B around the yard for a few hours and then we went walking with a friend for 2 miles.
Friday- 30 minutes of biking, 30 mins on the elliptical. 20 minutes of weight and stretching.
Running is still my focus but this week I decided to be less focused. I hope it works to my advantage. For some reason at 25 mins of running I feel like I have had it. Hopefully the break will help.
Tuesday was yoga
Wednesday- face paced 25 min run, 10 mins of elliptical and 15 mins of the stairmaster.
Thursday- too nice to spend the day in the gym. I chased B around the yard for a few hours and then we went walking with a friend for 2 miles.
Friday- 30 minutes of biking, 30 mins on the elliptical. 20 minutes of weight and stretching.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
A good run
Monday, I had a frustrating running experience. My whole body just felt slow (despite the new shoes :) ) I did have to run on an ancient treadmill called "StarTrack" complete with 80s inspired graphics. (3 miles)
Tuesday I got back to yoga. It felt great.
Wednesday- Running! A good run! And some elliptical... My favorite brand of treadmill is everyones' favorite. So I stalked one on the elliptical for a while. (3.5 miles- with some faster intervals. 7.1 MPH was my best interval! I felt great afterwards.)
Tuesday I got back to yoga. It felt great.
Wednesday- Running! A good run! And some elliptical... My favorite brand of treadmill is everyones' favorite. So I stalked one on the elliptical for a while. (3.5 miles- with some faster intervals. 7.1 MPH was my best interval! I felt great afterwards.)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
March 10th Maine
Scott skiied 2 miles.
I biked for 20 mins. The hills were so hard. Pilates this afternoon.
I biked for 20 mins. The hills were so hard. Pilates this afternoon.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
3 miles in 30 with 8 seconds to spare
Yay. I made March's goal time. It was serious work. Friday I plan to do some interval training.
So my new running goal for March is to shave 1:30 off of that racing speed.
Also I am going to do two races....
1. A trail race (I really love hiking) I am trying to decide between the 5k and 10k. The race is on May 29th. I read that the route has some serious hills so I am debating between a fast paced 5k or a slow 10k. But who knows maybe by than I will feel comfortable with a moderate paced 10K.
2. A half-marathon.
And for our workouts- Scott skiied, I did weightlifting for the lower body and then ran. I did 10 min jogging for warmup and cool down.
So my new running goal for March is to shave 1:30 off of that racing speed.
Also I am going to do two races....
1. A trail race (I really love hiking) I am trying to decide between the 5k and 10k. The race is on May 29th. I read that the route has some serious hills so I am debating between a fast paced 5k or a slow 10k. But who knows maybe by than I will feel comfortable with a moderate paced 10K.
2. A half-marathon.
And for our workouts- Scott skiied, I did weightlifting for the lower body and then ran. I did 10 min jogging for warmup and cool down.
Monday, February 8, 2010
February 8th
Scott said he did at least 25 miles of walking in NYC this weekend. He had the blisters to prove it. Today he skied 4 miles.
Today I did upper body weights and 3.5 miles of running. Today I was 3 mins faster (37 mins). I think I am near my goal for Feb. of 3 miles in 33 mins. I will test it Wed. I am glad I posted the goals here on the blog so I can be accountable.
This looks like a fun running event.
Today I did upper body weights and 3.5 miles of running. Today I was 3 mins faster (37 mins). I think I am near my goal for Feb. of 3 miles in 33 mins. I will test it Wed. I am glad I posted the goals here on the blog so I can be accountable.
This looks like a fun running event.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Back to it
I made it to the gym today. :)
Treadmill 3.5 miles in 40 mins
Lower body weightlifting, took it easy on the weight
30 crunches and 30 bicycle crunches (or whatever it is called.)
Scott skiied, 3 miles.
Treadmill 3.5 miles in 40 mins
Lower body weightlifting, took it easy on the weight
30 crunches and 30 bicycle crunches (or whatever it is called.)
Scott skiied, 3 miles.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Grounded again
I had a great yoga class yesterday. I will eek out a little jog today on the treadmill. Sagey has the flu now. I am hoping this is the germs last stop.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Jan 27th
I jogged 2 miles at a nice slow pace.
Scotty and Sage snowshoed for 1 mile on a hilly trail and then Scott took a 1 mile stroll while on the phone. Good multi-tasking.
Scotty and Sage snowshoed for 1 mile on a hilly trail and then Scott took a 1 mile stroll while on the phone. Good multi-tasking.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Goals
No workout today. I forgot I had to skate the walkway. Hopefully yoga class tomorrow but we will see.
I have been finalizing my goals. Here is what I've got. I will make more concrete goals for a half-marathon later.
Running-
*I will run a half-marathon or eat a worm this year. I am leaning toward the race (quite a bit).
May 2010- I will run 5 miles, 3 times a week, most weeks.
April 2010- I will run 4 miles in 45 minutes, 3 times a week, most weeks.
March 2010- I will run 3 miles in 30 minutes 3 times a week most weeks.
February 2010- I will run 3 miles in 33 minutes, 3 times a week. most weeks.
I could have kicked myself for missing today's workout, but life happens. That is why I mentioning "most weeks". Which brings up another issue, should I start my race training program early? Since injuries, illnesses and all sorts of malfunctions happen (esp with kids) should I factor in some extra weeks so that if I miss a long run I would be able to repeat the week. Will that work?
I have been finalizing my goals. Here is what I've got. I will make more concrete goals for a half-marathon later.
Running-
*I will run a half-marathon or eat a worm this year. I am leaning toward the race (quite a bit).
May 2010- I will run 5 miles, 3 times a week, most weeks.
April 2010- I will run 4 miles in 45 minutes, 3 times a week, most weeks.
March 2010- I will run 3 miles in 30 minutes 3 times a week most weeks.
February 2010- I will run 3 miles in 33 minutes, 3 times a week. most weeks.
I could have kicked myself for missing today's workout, but life happens. That is why I mentioning "most weeks". Which brings up another issue, should I start my race training program early? Since injuries, illnesses and all sorts of malfunctions happen (esp with kids) should I factor in some extra weeks so that if I miss a long run I would be able to repeat the week. Will that work?
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