Speedy, like a slug?

After a very lazy weekend, which made me feel quite a bit like a slug, I am happy to report kicking the week off with a killer 5 mile run! I had forgotten how incredible it feels to just sweat out all of the days worries and frustrations. 

Hopefully adding an extra mile or two today made up for my sluggish weekend, because I'm pretty sure it won't be the last amendment to my training plan :)

I can't wait for the cold and rain to hit the road for a while. Running on the treadmill at the gym with hundreds of people and my little tv stuck on a channel talking about George Clooney's love life is NOT my idea of a peaceful running environment...

Luckily the weekend forecast looks gorgeous! :-D

The Plan, Stan

Here it is.... the plan (ooooh ahhh). 4 weeks shorter this time, with an extra workout (or two) per week. Hoping that once I get back in the groove a little bit I might be able to be more thoughtful about my pace/time this go around. That is to be determined as I get my running legs back though.

Workout #2 here we go (and no, I promise I am not going to post something after every run, I can't imagine that would be very exciting for anyone).

As it is rainy and cool again (damn you Minnesota!) I am going to take advantage of the one week left of my Lifetime Fitness gym membership and go be a pansy :)

It begins, again...

Well I can't complain too much about my beautiful running scenery....

3 mile run #1 complete (and with minimal huffing and puffing). It was a perfect evening for a run, 60 degrees and sunny! Not surprisingly, my knees and hips were a little achy compared to how I was feeling last summer... but it's just like riding a bike.... right?? :)

I've pretty much solidified my training plan, and even though it's abbreviated (8 weeks instead of 12) and a little more intensive, I think it's definitely still an attainable goal. I've added a biking component this round (distances TBD) and am hoping to squeeze some yoga in still, mostly for my peace of mind.

Despite being a little tight and sore post-run, I have to say that I'm feeling pretty fantastic. It feels great to be out moving and sweating again... but I am looking forward to getting back to the point when 3 miles feels like a breeze!

As long as the weather cooperates (no more snow... pleeeeeeease!!!) I'm feeling really good about stretching my legs on the trails around downtown Minneapolis!

That's all for now.... day one, complete! Only 8 more weeks to go.... :)

I'm back (for real this time)!

After a lengthy (yes, very lengthy) hiatus from running, I'm incredibly excited to say that it's time to get back on the road :)

 

 My 8 week half-marathon training kicks off today! What a perfect evening for a run... stay tuned for updates!!