Momma mouse

Walked 3.5 miles 4 times this week. That isn't counting the shopping trips on 5 ays--walk walk walk! No bike Gotta ride some next week. Happy running race to Melia, Melinda and Kevin. Go for the gold (the gold is to have lots of fun!)

Breathe in.... breathe out....

Sorry for my online-freak-out. I am feeling more centered and rational now. I have come to the realization that I will not be running for a week but I still will be great in the long run. The race on the 29th will be awesome due to the company and I will be proud of my efforts this year no matter what. My time goal is 31:o0.

I went to Yoga for the first time in a while. I have been sacrificing Yoga for Running and Yard Work during the past few months. Although I have enjoyed the extra time, I know that I have been off balance, trying to run further and further and not spending the time to listen to my body.

My yoga instructor was kind enough to structured the class to help my calves. Structured prolonged stretching is just what I needed.

I want to remember that Yoga should be the backbone of my fitness regime. It keeps me in tune with my physiology. I am still focused on a half marathon. I will do it. Yoga twice a week will help my focus, endurance, body alignment and balance. These things will help me avoid injury and meet my goal.

Yay!

Dreaming...

Last night I dreamt I was playing soccer. I woke up with my calves completely on fire. I hope that counts for a workout because when I tried to run today it was like someone stabbing me in the calves. I guess I should go back to yoga class tomorrow.

Ummm Last week I ran on Monday, wednesday and walked 4 miles Friday. Sat I ran on the racing off-road course for about 3.5 miles. Calves hurt during my workouts all week. I think I overdid it on (last week) Saturday.

movin'

Thursday 10 miles bike

Friday Walk 4 miles 10 miles bike

Saturday 5 miles bike

Sunday walk 30 waiting for the Bike race to get to us!

Monday will bike 10 miles before going shopping for clothes

Anxious Nerd does Math

This is the "race profile" for the upcoming Trail Running Event. I wasn't sure how the lines on this chart related to the hills in real life. It couldn't possibly be to scale, right?

I have been playing with the incline on the treadmill at the gym and a 6% incline seemed tough after a while when I try to maintain my usual pace. So I guessed the toughest hill might be a 60% incline or so.

Today I thought I would get real scientific and actually figure out the incline for the race- mostly focusing on that last long hill. According to my calculations the incline is.... 200%! Whaaaaaatt? I don't think the treadmill goes that high. I guess I have no idea what to expect as far as a time goal. I better run up Black Cat on Saturday.

And of course, always show your work. I hope I did something wrong. ; )

movin'

10 miles on the bike Tues-walked all over the mall looking for wedding clothes, too

10 miles on the bike Wed-a walk to the bank later today

Moving along!

5 miles on bike today

10miles Saturday

Rain rain rain today!