The Training Blog of 5Kbie

I’m still here. Got hit with a few things, including Fay, so I didn’t get to post anything for a while.

I did my first 5k in 8 years on the 16th, and I didn’t die! Walked a few times in mile 2 but ran a 36:50! I felt great, all I wanted to do was under 40 and I did it! Yeah for me!

So I started camp this week with some speed work (or I guess that’s what its supposed to be). We did 800 repeats with 60 second rests in between. 6-10 was the goal at 6:00. And of course, I was running late and forgot my watch (didn’t even ask the coach for one - despite his policy of having a bunch extra).

So I ran with a few people in my time range and did my best guess to maintain my 6:00 time. I managed to do 5 repeats at about 6:00 to 6:10, the last one I walked the last 1/4 mile. Next camp day is tomorrow and tonight I’m aiming to run 4 miles!

I’ve been running and slowly increasing my distance. Unfortunately, I heard a rumor that the little loop in our neighborhood was a total of 2 miles. I don’t look at my gadgety gadget while running so I still really don’t know the distance until I’m finished. SO, I ran the loop, felt really good and then saw it! IT WAS BARELY 1.5 MILES–UGH!

So I added another loop and was hoping I’d get to 2 miles this week. Last night my legs felt pretty bad, especially my left calf. Drats again, I got only 1.5 miles. But I did feel pretty good after I hit about a mile.

I think I’m going to have to just go the distance today!

So, I had the afternoon off and intended to have some “me” time. Well my “me” time was spent napping! Don’t know what happened, but I slept for 3 hours!

No run either; my little guy got sick so that took over my running time.

I’m seriously doubting whether I can even finish a 5k on the 16th! Have only logged 2 real miles of running! UGH!

Health:

• Date: 08/04/2008
• Mood: Less Happy

Health:

• Date: 07/30/2008
• Weight: 114
• Mood: Normal
• Sleep Hours: 8
• Sleep Pattern: Disturbed